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Funding RSS ↗Last Asylum: Plague exceeds USD 25 million overseas revenue in month 8
Sensor Tower estimated that Sanqi Interactive Entertainment’s mobile game Last Asylum: Plague had exceeded USD 25 million in overseas revenue in 2026/8. This is estimated product revenue. Separately, the company’s first-half 2026 report, covering the period ended 6/30, said AI assisted more than 80% of 2D artwork and localization covered 18 languages. These facts cover different periods.
LiberAI Raises Hundreds of Millions in Pre-A++ Round
On September 17, 2026, Beijing-based LiberAI, an embodied-intelligence and physical world model developer, raised hundreds of millions of RMB in a Pre-A++ round backed by Zhongguancun Science City, Daochen VC, Gaoxin Capital and Huaying Capital. It was founded by Liu Songming.
LiberAI raises hundreds of millions of RMB in Pre-Series A financing
On 2026-09-17, according to Xiniu Data, LiberAI completed Pre-Series A financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were Zhongguancunkexuecheng, Dachencaizhi, Gaoxin Capital, Huaying Capital and others. The company is a developer of embodied intelligence and physical world models.
Lingchuangyigu completes Series C financing
On 2026-09-17, according to Xiniu Data, Lingchuangyigu completed Series C financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Beijing Jingji Technology Kaifaqu Science and Technology Innovation Guquan Investment Fund Phase Two (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of neuromodulation and brain-computer interface medical devices.
Lingyuan Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-9-17, according to Xiniu Data, Lingyuan Intelligence completed equity financing. Investors were Shenzhen City Yijingshigong Technology Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shenzhen Gongchuanglianhechuangyefuwu Limited Partnership (Limited Partnership), Zhuhai Qingyanguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Magentic raises USD 18 million Series A
Magentic disclosed USD 18 million in Series A funding led by Felicis. Its digital employees serve industrial procurement and supply chains. Having teams in London and New York does not automatically establish a US-registered entity; the original post’s author, date and institutional associations still require checking.
Maiyuan Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-09-17, according to Xiniu Data, Maiyuan Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Wuhan Chuanxinzhiyuantianshi Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Chengdu Juhuachuanxinchengyu Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of AI application software.
MIND raises USD 72 million in Series B financing
On 2026-9-17, according to Unite.AI, MIND completed Series B financing, raising USD 72 million.
Oscilar achieves 40% quarter-over-quarter growth in $174B market.
On 2026-09-17, according to LinkedIn, U.S. company Oscilar achieved 40% quarter-over-quarter growth in a USD 174 billion market. The company is a financial market data team.
PrismML Raises USD 22.25M in Seed Round
On September 17, 2026, US-based PrismML raised USD 22.25 million in a Seed round with the sole lead investor undisclosed. The company develops small, high-performance language models that run on PCs and phones.
Rezi reaches USD 3.2 million ARR with 11 thousand paying subscribers
On 2026/9/17, X reported that US AI resume tool Rezi had reached USD 3.2 million ARR and 11 thousand paying subscribers. It continued expanding its user base.
Ritual surpasses $250M ARR with leading prenatal vitamin offerings
On 2026/9/17, YouTube reported that Ritual, a US vitamin subscription brand known for its leading prenatal vitamin range, reached USD 250 million in ARR.
Senkuai Intelligence completes Series A financing
On 2026-9-17, according to Xiniu Data, Senkuai Intelligence completed Series A financing.
Treble raises USD 18 million
On 2026/9/17, AIUnderstanding reported that Treble had raised USD 18 million. It is an AI startup team, with funds going toward product R&D and early team building.
Xingyuanzhijie completes equity financing
On 2026-09-17, according to Xiniu Data, Xingyuanzhijie completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Xiamen Yaheng Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of robotic spatial perception and world model algorithm services.
Zaymo ARR hits $4M milestone
On 2026/9/17, LinkedIn reported that US company Zaymo reached the USD 4 million ARR milestone. The company is a B2B SaaS team and continues expanding its customer base.
Anew Labs Raises USD 290M in First External Round
On September 16, 2026, Shanghai-based Anew Labs, an AI drug discovery platform spun off from ByteDance, raised USD 290 million in its first external round co-led by HSG Sequoia China, IDG Capital, Hillhouse Ventures and 5Y Capital, at a USD 1.5 billion valuation.
Anyi Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-9-16, according to Xiniu Data, Anyi Intelligence completed equity financing. Investors were Maanshanwukaixiangruiguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Arcee AI Raises Series B
On September 16, 2026, US-based Arcee AI raised a Series B of approximately USD 150 million per media reports, co-led by Vista Equity Partners, Cambium Capital and Emergence Capital, at a valuation above USD 1 billion. The company builds enterprise-controllable open-weight foundation models including the Trinity series.
BetterCampus bootstraps past 2 million students and USD 1 million ARR
On 2026/9/16, LinkedIn reported that US campus management platform BetterCampus operated through bootstrapping, with more than 2 million student users and ARR exceeding USD 1 million.
Boomerang Intelligence raises USD 12.7 million in seed financing
On 2026-09-16, according to Xiniu Data, Boomerang Intelligence completed seed financing, raising USD 12.7 million. Investors were Album VC, Monta Vista Capital, Capital Eleven. The company is a Spanish AI recruiting services provider.
CADDi Raises USD 114M in Series D
On September 16, 2026, CADDi raised USD 114 million in a Series D at a USD 1.2 billion valuation, with the sole lead investor undisclosed. The company uses AI to parse engineering drawings and manufacturing data, building an industrial knowledge platform for manufacturers.
Caizhidao completes equity financing
On 2026-09-16, according to Xiniu Data, Caizhidao completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Yangzhou Weilaiguangzhuiguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of AI technology services.
Chaoyan AI Raises ~RMB 400M in Angel Round
On September 16, 2026, Beijing-based Chaoyan AI, a self-evolving foundation model developer, raised close to RMB 400 million cumulatively across its Angel and Angel+ rounds, with IDG Capital, Xinglian Capital and XtalPi in the Angel round and Zhongguancun Science City Fund, Shenzhen Capital Group and Shanghai Future Industry Fund in the Angel+ round. It was founded by Chen Yongchao.