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Funding RSS ↗Island raises USD 400 million Series F at USD 6.4 billion valuation
On 2026/9/24, Presspool reported that US secure browser company Island had raised USD 400 million in Series F funding at a USD 6.4 billion valuation, led by Evolution Equity Partners.
KD Fuqing Raises RMB 300M in A+ Round
On September 24, 2026, Hefei-based KD Fuqing, a developer of premium medical imaging and therapy equipment, raised RMB 300 million in an A+ round with undisclosed investors. The company originated from USTC technology transfer.
Kontext raises USD 4 million
On 2026/9/24, Presspool reported that Kontext had raised USD 4 million led by 42CAP. It is an AI startup team.
Langxi Technology raises nearly CNY 200 million pre-Series A+
On 2026/9/24, 36Kr reported that Langxi Technology, a Chinese advanced packaging company for silicon-based passive devices, had raised nearly CNY 200 million in pre-Series A+ funding from GL Ventures, Zhiwei Capital, SenseTime Guoxiang and others.
Micro1 ARR hit $700M from $8M in just 1.5 years
On 2026/9/24, X reported that Micro1, a US AI recruitment company, grew ARR from USD 8 million to USD 700 million in 1.5 years. Demand remains strong.
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.
Qingxing Yigou Secures A+ Round
On September 24, 2026, Beijing-based Qingxing Yigou, a quantum-inspired AI and heterogeneous-computing efficiency optimizer, closed an A+ round with Jingkai Capital, Anhui Hi-Tech Investment, Daode Investment, Lishi Investment, Zhongzi Fund, Xuhui Capital and Senlan Group, bringing its A/A+ rounds over the past three months to nearly RMB 100 million in total.
Reply Next raises EUR 400,000 in pre-seed funding
On 2026/9/24, Presspool reported that Reply Next raised EUR 400,000 in pre-seed funding, led by 4Founders Capital.
Rightway Raises $155M Series E Led by Francisco Partners
On September 24, 2026, per Rightway, healthcare navigation and benefits company raised $155M in a Series E led by Francisco Partners with Thrive Capital and Khosla Ventures.
Searchable ARR hit $5M within 9 months of launch
On 2026/9/24, LinkedIn reported that US company Searchable reached USD 5 million in ARR within 9 months of launch. The company is an enterprise search startup.
Shenzhen Qiyang Raises Tens of Millions in Series A
On September 24, 2026, Shenzhen-based Qiyang, a smart-city and smart-transport solutions provider, raised tens of millions of RMB in a Series A round from Ruihong Capital.
Soge AI Raises Tens of Millions in Angel Round
On September 24, 2026, Shanghai-based Soge AI, an AI-driven materials design platform, raised tens of millions of RMB in an Angel round led by Fosun Capital and joined by Nantong Investment, Yunqi Partners, Zhongying VC and Xiaomiao Langcheng. It was founded by Xu Zhenli.
Spiich ARR hit 100%+ month-on-month growth and raised €3 million Seed round
On 2026/9/24, according to EU-Startups, Sweden-based Spiich reported month-on-month growth of over 100% and raised EUR3 million in seed financing. The funds will support product expansion.
Spott raises USD 21 million in Series A financing
On 2026-09-24, according to Xiniu Data, Spott completed Series A financing, raising USD 21 million. Investors were lead investor Balderton Capital, participating investor Base10 Partners, participating investor Y Combinator, participating investor Fortino. The company is an AI-native recruiting ATS and CRM platform.
The Bold Apps surpasses $10M ARR with profitable operations and no external funding
On 2026/9/24, LinkedIn reported that US company The Bold Apps surpassed USD 10 million in ARR, maintaining profitable operations without external funding.
Trebellar raises USD 18 million in Series A funding
On 2026/9/24, Unite.AI reported that Trebellar raised USD 18 million in Series A funding. It is an AI startup team, and proceeds support product R&D and early customer expansion.
Tree Traction ARR hit $6M in 3 years of founding
On 2026/9/24, LinkedIn reported that US company Tree Traction reached USD 6 million in ARR 3 years after founding. The company is a B2B SaaS team.
Xingshi Tech Secures Multi-Million-Dollar Strategic Investment
On September 24, 2026, Ningbo-based Xingshi Tech, a smart imaging device developer, raised a multi-million-dollar strategic investment from SmallRig and Machine Era. It was co-founded by Realee Zhang.
Ande raises USD 52 million in Series A financing
On 2026-09-23, according to Xiniu Data, Ande completed Series A financing, raising USD 52 million. Investors were Duration Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Hongdian Venture Capital, Meiguoguangsu Venture Capital, Beien Capital. The company is a U.S. provider of enterprise entertainment booking service desks.
Basecamp Research raises USD 140 million in Series C funding
On 2026/9/23, Presspool reported that protein data company Basecamp Research raised USD 140 million in Series C funding, led by S32, with participation from NVIDIA Ventures and the Menlo-Anthropic fund.
Biolevate ARR hit 20x growth in a year following €30M Series A funding
On 2026/9/23, according to Biolevate, Biolevate reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Healthcare sector.
Chixin Semi Raises RMB 200M in A+ Round
On September 23, 2026, Changsha-based Chixin Semiconductor, a physical-AI spatial perception chip developer, raised RMB 200 million in an A+ round led by Shanghai Yanpu with Shengshi Investment, Quectel and Lushan Investment joining. It was founded by Jing Zhenhai.
Damao AI Raises RMB 200M in Equity Investment
On September 23, 2026, Shanghai-based Damao AI, an AI energy operating system provider for computing-power synergy, raised RMB 200 million in an equity investment with undisclosed backers. It was founded by Ding Weiqing.
Ema raises USD 77 million Series B
On 2026/9/23, Presspool reported that AI medical records company Ema had raised USD 77 million in Series B funding led by Creaegis.