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Funding RSS ↗Nomod ARR surpasses $30M with 90x growth in four and a half years
On 2026-09-23, according to LinkedIn, UAE fintech startup Nomod surpassed USD 30 million in ARR, achieving 90-fold growth over four and a half years.
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.
Orca Boat Secures Series C
On September 23, 2026, Xi'an-based Orca Boat, a developer of unmanned vessels and autonomous navigation, closed a Series C led by Xigao Investment with the amount undisclosed.
Palma completed seed financing, raising USD 1.8 million
On 2026-9-23, according to Unite.AI, Palma completed seed financing, raising USD 1.8 million.
Pillar says ARR rises to 3 million, with more than 900 customers
Pillar’s VP of Business Thierry Collard disclosed on LinkedIn that ARR had grown from 2 million to 3 million over the past 60 days, with more than 900 customers. Pillar provides management and financial software for Italian construction businesses. The original post did not specify the ARR currency.
Pingdeng AI Raises RMB 10M in Seed Round
On September 23, 2026, Hangzhou-based Pingdeng AI, an AI post-training data services provider, raised RMB 10 million in a Seed round from NIO Capital and others. The company was founded by Wang Quan.
Raylo exceeds USD 100 million ARR, grows 60% year over year
On 2026/9/23, LinkedIn reported that UK device subscription platform Raylo had exceeded USD 100 million ARR, growing 60% year over year. It provides consumer electronics subscriptions.
RealSense acquired
On 2026/9/23, Xiniu Data reported that RealSense had been acquired for an undisclosed amount, with Cognex listed as the investor. It develops stereoscopic imaging technology.
Snorkel AI reaches USD 375 million in ARR
On 2026/9/23, Snorkel AI reported that Snorkel AI disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 375 million in the AI Data & Analytics sector.
Tally reaches USD 6 million in ARR
On 2026/9/23, Tally reported that Tally disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 6 million in the AI Productivity sector.
TEKEVER raises USD 580 million in Series D funding at a USD 6.4 billion valuation
According to TEKEVER, on 2026/9/23, the leading European AI autonomous systems company TEKEVER completed the first close of USD 580 million in Series D funding at a USD 6.4 billion valuation, led by UC Investments and Baillie Gifford, with Merlyn Advisors joining as a new strategic investor. Headquartered in London and originating in Portugal, it develops AI-driven drones and other autonomous systems. The funds support international expansion, production capacity, and AI R&D.
TenThirty ARR hit $4.5M in less than 10 months with 80% growth month-over-month
On 2026/9/23, according to LinkedIn, Switzerland-based TenThirty reached USD4.5 million in ARR in less than 10 months, with 80% month-on-month growth.
UltraSight raises USD 24 million in Series B2 financing
On 2026-9-23, according to Presspool, UltraSight completed Series B2 financing, raising USD 24 million.
Verda reaches USD 165 million in ARR
On 2026/9/23, Verda reported that Verda disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 165 million in the AI Infrastructure sector.
Wukong Tech Secures Angel Round
On September 23, 2026, Zhengzhou-based Wukong Tech, an AI computing infrastructure provider, closed an Angel round from China Capital.
Xirang Kaiwu Raises Hundreds of Millions in Seed and Angel
On September 23, 2026, Shenzhen-based Xirang Kaiwu, a physical foundation model developer, raised hundreds of millions of RMB across its Seed and Angel rounds, led by Dunhong Asset with Huakong Fund, Sanhua Holdings and Ginkgo Capital following, at a USD 500 million valuation. It was founded by Li Yin (CEO) and Zhang Hanwang (co-founder and chief scientist).
Yanxi Tech Secures Equity Investment
On September 23, 2026, Ningbo-based Yanxi Tech, a developer of emotional interactive bionic facial robots, completed an equity investment led by Fuchuang Investment with Youcheng Holdings following. It was founded by Zhang Kai.
Yuntuzhixing completes equity financing
On 2026-09-23, according to Xiniu Data, Yuntuzhixing completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Anhui Chengtangshuzhichuangyiguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shenzhen City Innovation Capital Investment Co., Ltd., Shanghai Jingyamingpei Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Bianshidai Technology Holdings Co., Ltd.. The company is a provider of global spatial intelligent digital infrastructure services.
Zhijue Information completes Series A financing
On 2026-9-23, according to Xiniu Data, Zhijue Information completed Series A financing.
Baselayer raises USD 35 million Series A
On 2026/9/22, Presspool reported that AI infrastructure company Baselayer had raised USD 35 million in Series A funding led by M13.
Borui Zhixin Raises Tens of Millions in Angel Round
On September 22, 2026, Chengdu-based Borui Zhixin, a brain-inspired visual-tactile fusion perception developer, raised tens of millions of RMB in an Angel round led by Chengdu Hi-Tech, Chengdu Sci-Tech Investment and Jiazi Park Investment. Chief scientist Cheng Hong is a professor at UESTC.
Boshi Medical completes Series D financing
On 2026-9-22, according to Xiniu Data, Boshi Medical completed Series D financing. Investors were Hunan Xiangjiangaieryanjiankang Industry Guquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Chai AI surpasses $120M ARR with advanced social AI models
On 2026/9/22, PR Underground reported that Chai AI, a US social AI chat model company, surpassed USD 120 million in ARR. The company is a social AI team.
Chamelio raises USD 26 million in Series A financing
On 2026-9-22, according to Presspool, Chamelio completed Series A financing, raising USD 26 million.