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Funding RSS ↗DeepSeek advances second funding round, seeks USD 7.5 billion, exceeds USD 1 billion annualized revenue
On 2026/9/24, 36Kr reported that China’s DeepSeek was advancing its second funding round, seeking CNY 50 billion, approximately USD 7.5 billion, at a target valuation of CNY 500 billion, with completion planned before the end of month 10. CEO Liang Wenfeng disclosed annualized revenue exceeding USD 1 billion at an investor meeting.
Delos ARR hit €5M doubling in a quarter across 300 corporate customers
On 2026/9/24, Maddyness reported that France's Delos reached USD 5.4 million in ARR, approximately EUR 5 million, doubling within a quarter and serving 300 enterprise customers.
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.
Dextr AI raises USD 6.7 million in seed financing
On 2026-9-24, according to Presspool, Dextr AI completed seed financing, raising USD 6.7 million.
Enveda Biosciences raises USD 311 million in Series E financing
On 2026-09-24, according to Xiniu Data, Enveda Biosciences completed Series E financing, raising USD 311 million. Investors were lead investor Catalio Capital Management, Durable Capital Partners, ICONIQ, Lightspeed and others. The company is a developer of AI natural product drugs.
Feather Robotics raises USD 7.6 million in seed financing
On 2026-09-24, according to Xiniu Data, Feather Robotics completed seed financing, raising USD 7.6 million. Investors were lead investor Gradient, participating investor Virgo Venture Capital, participating investor SEED Innovations, participating investor Geometry, participating investor Builder Capital, participating investor Aayush Phumbhra. The company is a developer of humanoid robot hardware components.
Guochuanglantian completes equity financing
On 2026-9-24, according to Xiniu Data, Guochuanglantian completed equity financing. Investors were Xiongan Science and Technology Innovation Zhongzi Fund Phase One Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Haomiaozhikong completes equity financing
On 2026-09-24, according to Xiniu Data, Haomiaozhikong completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Gongqingchengxuanhumingchengguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a supplier of core by-wire chassis components.
Health Force raises EUR 4.2 million in seed financing
On 2026-09-24, according to Xiniu Data, Health Force completed seed financing, raising EUR 4.2 million. Investors were lead investor LUMO Labs, participating investor Step Venture, participating investor Next Tier Ventures, participating investor Target Global, participating investor Calm/Storm Ventures. The company is a provider of AI medical services.
Huahangqingzhou completes Series A financing
On 2026-9-24, according to Xiniu Data, China Airlines Qingzhou completed Series A financing with an amount of an undisclosed amount. The investor is Wuhan Inno Angel Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of general intelligent solutions for waters.
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 in Series A financing
On 2026-9-24, according to Unite.AI, PicoJool completed Series A financing, raising USD 27.5 million.
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.
Saisuode completes Pre-Series A financing
On 2026-9-24, according to Xiniu Data, Saisuode completed Pre-Series A financing.
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.