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Funding RSS ↗RB2B hit $10M ARR with 1 full-time employee
On 2026/10/7, X reported that RB2B, a US AI sales and marketing company, reached USD 10 million in annualized revenue with only 1 full-time employee.
DeepSeek second funding round nears CNY 80 billion, targeting a valuation of approximately CNY 500 billion
On 2026/10/6, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that DeepSeek was close to securing at least CNY 80 billion, approximately USD 12 billion, in its latest funding round. This substantially exceeded the initial target of approximately CNY 50 billion, with the final total potentially approaching CNY 100 billion. The target valuation was approximately CNY 500 billion, about USD 74.6 billion. CATL and Tencent had made the largest funding commitments, and the process was nearing completion. This was DeepSeek's second external funding round, following CNY 51 billion raised in month 6 at a post-money valuation near CNY 400 billion. It was preparing for a STAR Market IPO in early 2027.
Grepped hit $48M ARR run rate two weeks after entering data brokerage
On 2026/10/7, ARR Club reported that US AI company Grepped achieved a USD 48 million annualized revenue run rate just two weeks after entering the market.
Torch Systems raises USD 11.5 million to monitor critical outdoor infrastructure with AI
On 2026/10/6, Unite.AI reported that outdoor asset ecosystem intelligence company Torch Systems raised USD 11.5 million, led by Khosla Ventures. It uses AI to monitor the operating conditions of critical outdoor infrastructure such as power grids and telecommunications. The funds will support market expansion.
Kunlun Tech’s AI short-drama business exceeds USD 700 million Q2 ARR, with more than USD 65 million gross billings in month 6
Kunlun Tech’s AI short-drama business exceeded USD 700 million ARR in the second quarter of 2026 and USD 65 million in gross billings in month 6. The overseas short-drama market was approximately USD 2.4 billion in the first half, with a full-year forecast of USD 7 billion, and the three-platform structure remained firmly established.
OneByZero raises USD 20 million Series A, focuses on Asia-Pacific enterprise AI deployment and governance
On 2026/10/5, genztech reported that OneByZero, an enterprise AI deployment and governance company focused on Asia-Pacific markets, had raised USD 20 million in Series A funding led by Jungle Ventures. Funds would expand enterprise AI implementation and compliance governance capabilities.
Enso raises USD 15 million Series A to improve company visibility in AI-generated answers
According to Ynet, on 2026/10/3, Israeli AI marketing technology company Enso raised USD 15 million in Series A funding led by MoreTech Ventures, with NFX, Phenomen VC and Gil Hirsch participating. It develops AI agents that improve company visibility in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT and Perplexity and in evolving search platforms, with customers including Papaya Global and MyHeritage. Total funding reached USD 23 million. RapidAPI co-founder Mickey Haslavsky founded it in 2024.
Delta Force exceeds USD 900 million in global cumulative in-app purchase revenue
Tencent’s Delta Force exceeded USD 900 million in global cumulative in-app purchase revenue by the end of 2026/6, according to Sensor Tower. Average DAU reached a record in the second quarter of 2026. Tencent’s marketing AIM+ had enabled approximately 30% of advertisers’ marketing spending.
Tradesea surpasses $40M ARR within a year
On 2026/10/1, LinkedIn reported that US company Tradesea surpassed USD 40 million in ARR within one year. It serves trading and market-making scenarios.
Vosu hits $5M run rate, launches AI creator marketplace
On 2026/10/1, according to Business Insider, Vosu reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Creative Tools sector.
Accelevation raises USD 540 million in US IPO, priced below marketed range
AIUnderstanding reported that on 2026/9/30, private equity-backed data center infrastructure company Accelevation and selling shareholders raised USD 540 million in a US IPO, issuing 30 million shares at USD 18 each, below the previously marketed 20 to USD 24 range. Headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, its listing was seen as a key test for the AI infrastructure IPO market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F2 Raises USD 5M in Strategic Equity Investment
On September 28, 2026, US-based F2 raised USD 5 million in a strategic equity investment from Golub Capital. The company offers an agentic AI operating system for global credit markets, automating due diligence, underwriting and portfolio management.
Instinct completes USD 1 billion in Series C funding at a USD 10 billion valuation
On 2026/9/28, genztech reported that US company Instinct completed USD 1 billion in Series C funding at a valuation of USD 10 billion, with investment from Sequoia, Benchmark, and Coatue.
Outmarket AI Raises USD 34.5M in Series B
On September 28, 2026, US-based Outmarket AI raised USD 34.5 million in a Series B led by SignalFire. The company provides claims, underwriting and operations automation agents for insurance brokers and institutions.
Outmarket raises USD 34.5 million Series B
On 2026/9/28, AIUnderstanding reported that Outmarket, a marketing AI startup, had raised USD 34.5 million in Series B funding.
Precision Neuroscience raises USD 250 million in Series D financing
On 2026-09-25, according to Xiniu Data, Precision Neuroscience completed Series D financing, raising USD 250 million. Investors were Pershing Square, lead investor Ackman Oxman Institute, other lead investors, Duquesne Family Office, ARK Invest and others. The company is a U.S. brain-computer interface company.
Crustdata added $2M ARR with a tweet
On 2026/9/24, X reported that Crustdata, a US customer and market data platform, reached USD 12 million in ARR, with a single tweet bringing USD 2 million in additional ARR.
Derive Notes says ARR grew from under 10 thousand to above 40 thousand in 25 days
Derive Notes CEO Matthew Martin disclosed on LinkedIn that ARR grew from under 10 thousand to above 40 thousand after 25 days of focused development and marketing. Derive Notes is an intelligent note-taking tool that checks handwritten mathematics. The original post did not specify the ARR currency.
PicoJool raises USD 27.5 million Series A
On 2026/9/24, Unite.AI reported that PicoJool had raised USD 27.5 million in Series A funding. It is an AI startup team, with funds going toward product R&D and market expansion.
Numeral Raises $100M Series C Led by Insight Partners for Sales Tax Automation
On September 23, 2026, per Numeral, AI sales tax filing and compliance company raised $100M in a Series C led by Insight Partners with Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield and Y Combinator. Co-founder and CEO Sam Ross leads strategy and product.