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Funding RSS ↗Former DingTalk president Ye Jun founds Syntaxis after RMB 43.99 billion-level angel investment
Former Alibaba VP and DingTalk president Ye Jun left to found Hangzhou Syntaxis Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (English name Syntaxis), focused on enterprise AI Agent (AI Native); core product Agent Nine targets foreign trade and cross-border ecommerce; the company received a multi-million-yuan angel round from Guangzhou Four-Three-Nine-Nine Information Technology Co., Ltd., with registered capital of RMB 1 million and Ye Jun holding 95%.
Gimlet Labs Raises USD 300M in Series B
On September 4, 2026, US-based Gimlet Labs raised USD 300 million in a Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz, at a USD 3 billion valuation. The company builds a heterogeneous multi-chip inference cloud to improve agent-model efficiency and throughput.
Guardio reaches USD 150 million in ARR
On 2026/9/4, Guardio reported that Guardio disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 150 million in the AI Cybersecurity sector.
MemTensor completes Pre-Series A financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, MemTensor completed Pre-Series A financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were lead investor Dongfangfuhai, participating investor Futeng Capital, participating investor Yaohong Venture Capital, participating investor Xinshang Capital. The company is a developer of large models with hierarchical memory architectures.
Shitonghengqi raises RMB 500 million in Series B+ financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, Shitonghengqi completed Series B+ financing, raising RMB 500 million. Investors were Jingguorui Investment, Taiping Innovation Investment Management Co., Ltd., Leli Capital, Xinneng Venture Capital, Guangfaxinde, Houji Capital, Liantong Venture Capital, Nanfangdemao Capital Management Co., Ltd.. The company is a supplier of data intelligence product services and solutions.
Simple AI Raises Hundreds of Millions in Pre-A+ Round
On September 4, 2026, Shanghai-based Simple AI, an AI-native embodied-intelligence company, raised hundreds of millions of RMB in a Pre-A+ round backed by Kexi Capital, Shanghai Sci-Tech IP fund, Jinpu Investment, Bozhou Industrial Investment, Shangcheng Capital and Qianrong Capital.
Suanmiao Technology raises RMB 1 billion in Series A financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, Suanmiao Technology completed Series A financing, raising RMB 1 billion. Investors were lead investor Yizhuangguotou, other lead investors, Beijing Jingguosheng Investment Fund (Limited Partnership), Beijing Zhongguancunkexuecheng Phase Four Technology Chengchangguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), Beijing City Artificial Intelligence Industrial Investment Fund (Limited Partnership) and others. The company is a developer of high-computing-power AI chips with 3D architectures.
Sulingzhiyi completes equity financing
On 2026-9-4, according to Xiniu Data, Sulingzhiyi completed equity financing. Investors were Shanghai Bainianshujiajiankang Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongshanshichengruizhen Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., Jinandadehongqiang Investment Zhongxin (Limited Partnership), Xiamen Jianfajiankang Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Yanbei Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Cishuqiye Development Partnership (Limited Partnership), Ningbo Yunxinqiheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hangzhou Rongshujiashangye Management Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Time Domain Raises USD 40M in Pre-B Round
On September 4, 2026, Beijing-based Time Domain (ACE Studio), an AI singing synthesis engine developer, raised USD 40 million in a Pre-B round backed by CCV, Shunwei Capital and Alphaist Partners.
Watchdog ARR grows 10 times over the past 6 months
On 2026/9/4, LinkedIn reported that Norway's Watchdog achieved ARR growth of 10 times over the past 6 months. The company is an AI compliance and security startup.
Xinjiwei completes equity financing
On 2026-9-4, according to Xiniu Data, Xinjiwei completed equity financing. Investors were Shanghai Jieyuexingchen Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhongwan Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, Zhongwan Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Zhongxiaofangguang (Shanghai) Private Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Changzhoufangguang Phase Four Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer and service provider for AI software.
AIPher Raises RMB 100M in Angel Round
On September 3, 2026, Beijing-based AIPher, an AI-native drug developer, raised RMB 100 million in an Angel round led by Xianghe Capital. Gao Bowen serves as CEO, Lan Yanyan as chief scientist and Zhang Yaqin as chief scientific advisor.
Buting Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-09-03, according to Xiniu Data, Buting Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Guangzhou City Damichengchang Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Qingkechuangye Co., Ltd., Yidiankechuangtouzi Holdings (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., BOTINKIT Limited. The company is a provider of comprehensive AI digital kitchen solutions.
Chaoyin Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-9-3, according to Xiniu Data, Chaoyin Technology completed equity investment financing in the amount of an undisclosed amount. The investor is Zhongshan Yizi Yibai Industrial Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a research and development company for B2B cross-border e-commerce AI digital employees.
Empirik raises USD 21 million in seed financing
On 2026-09-03, according to Xiniu Data, Empirik completed seed financing, raising USD 21 million. Investors were Hongshan Capital (Haiwai), Canapi Ventures, AV. The company is a U.S. developer of system failure prediction technology.
Fambot raises USD 3.5 million in seed financing
On 2026-9-3, according to Xiniu Data, Fambot completed seed financing, raising USD 3.5 million. Investors were NextView Ventures, Baukunst, Correlation VC, Karman Ventures, FN Fund.
Guardio exceeds USD 150 million ARR, raises USD 40 million at USD 1.1 billion valuation
On 2026/9/3, PR Newswire reported that Israeli cybersecurity company Guardio had disclosed ARR exceeding USD 150 million and more than 1 million paying customers. It raised USD 40 million in the round, bringing total funding to USD 167 million at a USD 1.1 billion valuation.
HiddenLayer raises USD 100 million in Series B financing
On 2026-09-03, according to Xiniu Data, HiddenLayer completed Series B financing, raising USD 100 million. Investors were Delta-V Capital. The company is a U.S. provider of machine learning algorithm security solutions.
Noumena raises tens of millions of CNY strategic funding led by Huabao New Energy
On 2026/9/3, Xinhua reported that AI marketing growth intelligence company Noumena had announced tens of millions of CNY in new strategic funding led by Huabao New Energy, a leader in portable energy storage and consumer solar-storage products. Funds would scale enterprise AI marketing methodology BOOT and develop vertical marketing models. Founded in 2023, it focuses on AI agents for brand growth decisions and serves consumer electronics, beauty and personal care, medical aesthetics and health. Its founder and CEO is Pei Nisi.
NVIDIA agrees to acquire Hugging Face for USD 12.9303 billion
On 2026/9/3, NVIDIA's official blog reported that the US company agreed to acquire Hugging Face for USD 12.9303 billion, subject to regulatory approval. Hugging Face will remain open and hardware-neutral.
Sand.ai raises more than USD 100 million across two rounds in three months; VidMuse exceeds ten million US dollars ARR two months after launch
By 2026/6, Sand.ai had completed two consecutive rounds within three months totaling more than USD 100 million. Investors included Su Hua, Wang Huiwen’s family office, Ubiquant and Matrix Partners. Its consumer music-video product VidMuse exceeded ten million US dollars ARR two months after launch.
Superluminal Medicines raises USD 60 million in Series B financing
On 2026-09-03, according to Xiniu Data, Superluminal Medicines completed Series B financing, raising USD 60 million. Investors were lead investor BVF Partners, RA Capital Management, Perceptive Advisors, NVIDIA and others. The company is a provider of U.S. AI generation drugs services.
Ubot Robotics Raises RMB 100M+ in A+ Round
On September 3, 2026, Jinan-based Ubot Robotics, a legged robot developer, raised over RMB 100 million in an A+ round led by Orient Securities Capital.