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Funding RSS ↗Inbolt Raises EUR 11M in Series A
On September 30, 2026, France-based Inbolt raised EUR 11 million in a Series A led by Shift4Good. The company uses real-time machine vision and spatial perception to help industrial robots adapt to different parts and workstations.
Jidou Technology raises more than CNY one hundred million in strategic funding
On 2026/9/30, 36Kr reported that China’s Jidou Technology had raised more than CNY one hundred million in strategic funding for product R&D and market expansion. It focuses on intelligent driving and in-vehicle systems.
Meshy discloses ARR above USD 100 million
On 2026/9/30, Meshy reported in an official press release that the 3D generative AI company Meshy disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) above USD 100 million. It clarified that the figure was ARR rather than actual full-year revenue.
Metaview completes USD 60 million in Series C funding to expand its AI recruitment platform
According to Unite.AI, on 2026/9/30, AI recruitment platform Metaview completed USD 60 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners, with participation from GV, Seedcamp, Vertex Ventures US, Plural, and others. Founded in 2018 by former Uber and Palantir executives Siadhal Magos and Shahriar Tajbakhsh, it has captured more than 6 million interviews and supports hiring at more than 7000 enterprises. Total funding is USD 110 million.
Miter raises USD 40 million Series B to build AI-native construction operating system
According to Unite.AI, on 2026/9/30, AI-native construction operating system company Miter raised USD 40 million in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures, with Bessemer Venture Partners and Coatue participating. Headquartered in San Francisco, it unifies payroll, compliance, jobsites and project costs. More than 2000 contractors use it, with approximately 2% of US construction workers paid through its system. Total funding reached USD 78 million. Connor Watumull and Tobin Paxton co-founded the company.
Omnilex surpasses $2M ARR
On 2026/9/30, LinkedIn reported that Switzerland's Omnilex surpassed USD 2 million in ARR. The legal AI startup focuses on cross-border legal data and search.
OpenAI plans USD 30 billion funding round, targeting USD 1.4 trillion valuation
On 2026/9/30, Touzijie AI reported that OpenAI planned to launch a new USD 30 billion funding round targeting a USD 1.4 trillion valuation. A leading global AI research organization with products including ChatGPT, it will use the funds for model R&D and computing infrastructure.
OuterSignal raises $22M Series A
On 2026/9/30, genztech reported that OuterSignal, a US satellite communications company, completed USD 22 million in Series A funding. The company develops optical inter-satellite link technology to improve networking and communications capabilities in low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations.
Quotr Raises USD 4M in Seed Round
On September 30, 2026, US-based Quotr raised USD 4 million in a Seed round led by Llama Ventures. The company automates construction estimation, bills of quantities, quoting and materials procurement with AI.
Reco ARR hit $10M+ expected to triple in 2026 after $55M Series B extension
On 2026/9/30, according to BigGo, Reco reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Cybersecurity sector.
Restate raises USD 20 million in Series A funding
On 2026/9/30, AIUnderstanding reported that workflow orchestration company Restate raised USD 20 million in Series A funding from Singular.
Saga ARR surpasses $5.8M within 21 months of launch
On 2026/9/30, LinkedIn reported that Saga in the Netherlands surpassed USD 5.8 million in ARR within 21 months of launch. The AI search startup is run by a bootstrapped independent development team.
Shenqiongxinghe completes angel financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Shenqiongxinghe completed angel financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hanyuanzichan, Houxue Capital, Qianrong Capital. The company is an embodied intelligence brain developer.
Shuzhikunpeng completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Shuzhikunpeng completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Taizhouluqiaoqizhen Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Changzhouzhirongwenzaifucheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of embodied AI robots control systems.
Sodu Tech Raises Over RMB 1B in New Round
On September 30, 2026, Shanghai-based Sodu Tech, a developer of general-purpose robots and physical-world foundation models, raised over RMB 1 billion in a new equity round co-led by Shanghai Guotou Xiandao, Guotai Haitong and Futeng Capital.
Stord ARR nearing $1B after 4 years of 10X growth
On 2026/9/30, YouTube reported that Stord, a US supply chain logistics platform, was approaching USD 1 billion in ARR after growth of 10 times over four years. The company provides a supply chain logistics platform.
Tanci Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Tanci Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hunan Shengdaxuesheng Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of large model AI agent and automation marketing technology.
Tangent Robotics Raises USD 4.5M in Pre-seed Round
On September 30, 2026, US-based Tangent Robotics raised USD 4.5 million in a Pre-seed round co-led by Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures. The company develops fine manipulation, grasping and high-precision motion capabilities for industrial robots.
Varda Space Industries raises $251M Series D
On 2026/9/30, according to genztech, US space pharmaceutical company Varda Space Industries raised USD251 million in Series D financing. Investors included Lux Capital and Natural Capital. The company manufactures drug crystals in orbit.
Xinyushishuo completes equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Xinyushishuo completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Kaolalingxi Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Suzhou Chixingruiqi Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of AI application software.
Yitaijushen raises tens of millions of RMB in angel financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Yitaijushen completed angel financing, raising tens of millions of RMB. Investors were Puke Investment, Zhongping Capital, Jiaoyuanzichan, Xiangying Fund. The company is a provider of solutions for embodied intelligence data.
Yupanliangzhi raises hundreds of millions of RMB in equity financing
On 2026-09-30, according to Xiniu Data, Yupanliangzhi completed equity financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were Jinpu Investment, Beigong Investment, Yizhuangguotou, Huimei Capital, Sichuan Yuanshi Fund, Jiaminghaochun, Dengtaihua and others. The company is a developer of chips and systems combining quantum and AI computing.
Zenithon Raises USD 10M in Seed Round
On September 30, 2026, UK-based Zenithon raised USD 10 million in a Seed round with the lead investor undisclosed. The company builds world models for extreme physics domains such as rockets, fusion and chip manufacturing.
AMD plans approximately USD 8.2 billion acquisition of World Labs, founded by Fei-Fei Li
On 2026/9/29, PEDaily AI reported that AMD had announced plans to acquire World Labs, the world-model company founded by Fei-Fei Li, for approximately USD 8.2 billion, approximately CNY 55 billion. The transaction would bring world-model technology into AMD’s ecosystem, potentially allowing early investors and the founding team to realize returns.