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Funding RSS ↗Instinct hit 10% daily growth with $1B raised at $10B valuation
On 2026/9/29, according to X, Instinct reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Agents sector.
Introducing dots: OpenAI's personal agent powered by GPT-6 Astra (DevDay 2026)
According to OpenAI, on 2026-09-29, OpenAI launched dots, a personal agent powered by GPT-6 Astra that connects 4,000+ apps via its plugin ecosystem.
IPercept Raises USD 16.5M in Series A
On September 29, 2026, Sweden-based IPercept raised USD 16.5 million in a Series A co-led by Isogon Ventures and 2150. The company uses AI equipment health monitoring and predictive maintenance for CNC machines.
Konnect Insights surpasses $10M ARR Serving 500+ enterprise brands
On 2026-9-29, according to Indian Startup Times, US social listening and analytics platform Konnect Insights serves over 500 enterprise brands, with ARR surpassing USD 10 million.
Nuanxinjia completes Series C+ financing
On 2026-09-29, according to Xiniu Data, Nuanxinjia completed Series C+ financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shenzhen City Shijihuixiang Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of visual brain-computer interface products.
Nuoyin Intelligence raises hundreds of millions of CNY in angel+++ funding
On 2026/9/29, China Securities Journal’s website reporter Wei Zhaoyu reported that Nuoyin Intelligence had announced hundreds of millions of CNY in angel+++ funding. A JD-related fund led the round, with follow-on participation from Loyal Valley Capital, Nanshan Zhanxintou and Walden Investment. Funds will support expanded training data, robot hardware engineering validation and mass production preparation, and talent recruitment.
Proxima ARR hit $200M with $15M Seed at $300M valuation
On 2026/9/29, X reported that US company Proximal reached USD 200 million in ARR at a valuation of USD 300 million. It had previously raised USD 15 million in seed funding at that valuation.
Radley exceeds USD 4.6 million in ARR with AI-native radiology operations
On 2026/9/29, Y Combinator reported that Radley, a US AI-native radiology operations company, exceeded USD 4.6 million in ARR. It is a healthcare AI startup.
Reco raises USD 55 million
On 2026/9/29, AIUnderstanding reported that Reco had raised USD 55 million. It is an AI startup team, with funds going toward product R&D and market expansion.
RonanRx ARR hit $541K in 8 weeks with 50% week-over-week growth
On 2026/9/29, PMF reported that US company RonanRx reached USD 541,000 in ARR within 8 weeks, with 50% week-over-week growth. The company is a medical AI startup.
Shumengshengjing completes equity financing
On 2026-09-29, according to Xiniu Data, Shumengshengjing completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Tianjin Xinglianjingxin Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Laikeshijie (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a provider of AI digital content production and operations services.
Spaceflow ARR hit $100K with $400M supplier spend through its platform
On 2026/9/29, Yespress reported that US company Spaceflow reached USD 100,000 in ARR, with USD 400 million in supplier spending flowing through its platform.
Trellis ARR hit $500K in six weeks
On 2026-09-29, according to Y Combinator, U.S. B2B SaaS team Trellis reached USD 614,000 in ARR within six weeks.
Tujian Technology raises around one hundred million yuan in pre-Series A++ funding
On 2026/9/29, 36Kr reported that Chinese embodied intelligence data collection tools company Tujian Technology had raised CNY-denominated pre-Series A++ funding of around one hundred million yuan co-led by the Beijing AI Industry Investment Fund and Beijing New Materials Industry Investment Fund.
Wangsu Technology plans CNY 300 million investment in video generation model company Sand.ai
Wangsu Technology announced plans to invest CNY 300 million in newly issued Series A+ preferred shares of Sand.ai’s Cayman entity, initially providing CNY 300 million to Shanghai Sandai Technology through convertible debt. Its post-investment stake would be 4.3963%.
Xingang Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-09-29, according to Xiniu Data, Xingang Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Longhong Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hengqinlonglinshiye Co., Ltd., Shenzhen City Liantaishuzi Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen City Liandaojunye Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of AI software research and development services.
Zobi ARR hit $30M within 90 days
On 2026/9/29, X reported that Estonia's Zobi reached USD 30 million in ARR within 90 days. The AI application startup uses product-led growth to acquire customers rapidly.
Aiwuzhijing completes equity financing
On 2026-09-28, according to Xiniu Data, Aiwuzhijing completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Qingmiao Artificial Intelligence Industry Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of AI collectible toys and emotional companionship products.
Anthropic IPO prospectus emerges, reporting USD 4.59 billion in FY2025 revenue
On 2026/9/28, PE Daily AI reported that Anthropic's IPO prospectus had emerged, showing USD 4.59 billion in FY2025 revenue. Anthropic is a leading US large AI model company behind the Claude model family, and its listing process attracted market attention.
Bafangdidong completes equity financing
On 2026-09-28, according to Xiniu Data, Bafangdidong completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shenzhen City Nanshanzhanxintouyihao Phase Three Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of machine hearing systems.
Chaoqiumian Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-09-28, according to Xiniu Data, Chaoqiumian Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Anhui Chengtangshuzhichuangyiguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shenzhen Junlianjunzhi Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Qingyanhuayutianshi Science and Technology Innovation (Shenzhen) Investment Zhongxin (Limited Partnership), Xi’an Chuangxingweilai Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of AI large models.
Chaoqixiyang acquired
On 2026-9-28, according to Xiniu Data, Chaoqixiyang was acquired for RMB 83.616 million. Investors were Dexiangxinyunsuanli. The company is an AI compute scheduling service provider.
Clinware approaches USD 2 million ARR slightly more than a year after launch
On 2026/9/28, GrepBeat reported that clinical AI company Clinware had approached USD 2 million ARR slightly more than a year after launch, covering 21 accounts and 278 institutions.
D-Robotics raises USD 400 million Series C
On 2026/9/28, 36Kr reported that Chinese robotics chip company D-Robotics had raised USD 400 million in Series C funding. Linear Capital had invested in seven consecutive rounds, and cumulative shipments of Sunrise chips exceeded 8 million units.