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Funding RSS ↗UBTECH reports CNY 1.26913 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026
On 2026/8/28, IT Home reported that Chinese humanoid robotics company UBTECH generated CNY 1.26913 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026, approximately USD 188.8 million, including CNY 590.3 million in humanoid robotics revenue.
Yikazhiche completes equity financing
On 2026-08-28, according to Xiniu Data, Yikazhiche completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghangxinghangzhixing Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of intelligent digital transportation platforms.
Youdasiqiche completes equity financing
On 2026-08-28, according to Xiniu Data, Youdasiqiche completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Zhuhai Youhang Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer and manufacturer of intelligent driving sensing sensors.
Yuanqi Semiconductor completes Pre-Series B financing
On 2026-08-28, according to Xiniu Data, Yuanqi Semiconductor completed Pre-Series B financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shenchantou, Fengnian Capital, Jiantou Investment, Peikun Investment and others. The company is a developer of high-speed AI interconnect chips.
Yunyiguangdian completes equity financing
On 2026-08-28, according to Xiniu Data, Yunyiguangdian completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hefei City Zhongzi Investment Fund Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of fully solid-state lidar systems.
Zhicheng AI completes equity financing
On 2026-08-28, according to Xiniu Data, Zhicheng AI completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hangzhou Hongpo Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of embodied intelligence general-purpose robots.
Ahrefs reaches USD 150 million ARR
On 2026/8/27, LinkedIn reported that Singaporean SEO tools company Ahrefs had reached USD 150 million ARR while remaining bootstrapped, achieving this revenue scale with approximately 130 people.
CropX approaches USD 20 million ARR
On 2026/8/27, AgFunderNews reported that US agricultural data company CropX had approached USD 20 million ARR. The measure mainly represented subscription revenue and excluded one-time hardware sales.
Dabu Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Dabu Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Wuhan Wuchuangxinghuozhongmiao Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of intelligent robots.
Haiyanjingwei completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Haiyanjingwei completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Yanyuan Innovation (Beijing) Technology Fuhuaqi Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of minimally invasive surgical robots and AI medical software.
Instinct raises USD 350 million in under a year at USD 2.5 billion valuation while still in private beta
On 2026/8/27, WSJ reported that US company Instinct had raised USD 350 million in under a year at a USD 2.5 billion valuation while still in private beta.
Jingan Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Jingan Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Xingejuhaihebinhaiguquan Investment Fund (Tianjin) Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hangzhou Gaocengcirencai Phase Two Innovation Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a next-generation defense technology services provider.
MiniMax company-wide ARR exceeds USD 800 million, with over 2 million enterprise and developer customers
In 2026/8, MiniMax exceeded USD 800 million in company-wide ARR and 2 million enterprise and developer customers, 10 times the level at the end of 2025. Total revenue in the first half of 2026 was USD 116.6 million, up 283.1% year over year, with 60.8% from outside mainland China. The AI-native product line that includes Hailuo AI generated USD 42.64 million in revenue, up 100.9% year over year.
MyTwins.ai completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, MyTwins.ai completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Huarenyingtai (Shenzhen) Investment Co., Ltd.. The company is a digital life technology developer.
Shenduzhikong completes Series B+ financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Shenduzhikong completed Series B+ financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were Ningbo Meishanbaoshuigangquwending Investment Co., Ltd., Guangxi Tengxun Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Wuxi Yuanyangguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), Zhiyuanfujin (Nantong) Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Taipingkechuang (Shanghai) Private Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership) and others. The company is a provider of physical AI energy infrastructure.
Taifang Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Taifang Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Guoxin Fund. The company is an AI tactile solutions provider.
UniX AI completes strategic financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, UniX AI completed strategic financing, raising tens of millions of RMB. Investors were Kelichuangan. The company is a developer of general-purpose humanoid embodied AI robots.
Washeng Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Washeng Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Jiaxinglidingjinglianguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a comprehensive intelligent audio and video conferencing services provider.
Xijian Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Xijian Technology completed equity financing, raising RMB 500 million. Investors were Yingnuo Fund, Shuimuqinghua and others. The company is a developer of brain-inspired visual chips.
Ximang Medical completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Ximang Medical completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were lead investor Chengdu Weilai Industry Beihu Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of brain-computer interface technology.
Xingmuyuzhou completes strategic financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Xingmuyuzhou completed strategic financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Yaowang Technology. The company is a provider of AI film and television content creation and production services.
Yuanfang Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-08-27, according to Xiniu Data, Yuanfang Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Jinyumaowu (Xicang) Venture Capital Management Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of general-purpose embodied intelligence.
Arga Labs completes seed financing
On 2026-08-26, according to Xiniu Data, Arga Labs completed seed financing, raising USD 10 million. Investors were lead investor General Catalyst, participating investor Box Group, participating investor Emergence, participating investor Gradient, participating investor SV Angel. The company is a provider of AI agent validation and training environments.
Baiyao Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-26, according to Xiniu Data, Baiyao Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Qijizhisheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Beijing Shunxitianshi Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hangzhou Kaitaihongyuanguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of AI-native virtual cell platforms.