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Funding RSS ↗Wuluo Zhizhi was acquired
On 2026-9-2, according to Xiniu Data, Wuluo Zhizhi was acquired in the amount of RMB 800 million. The investor is Xiangshan Shares. The company is an AI full-stack solution provider.
AIR raises USD 50 million across two seed rounds
On 2026/9/1, TechCrunch reported that Israel’s AIR had raised USD 50 million across two seed rounds: USD 10 million led by Sequoia and USD 40 million led by Greenoaks.
AIR Security Raises USD 50M in Seed Round
On September 1, 2026, Israel-based AIR Security raised USD 50 million across two seed rounds (USD 10 million and USD 40 million), with Sequoia Capital in the first round and Greenoaks in the second. The company audits tools, skills and plugins connected to enterprise AI agents to prevent malicious agent capabilities.
Beijing City Shendufeilun Technology Kaifa completes equity financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Beijing City Shendufeilun Technology Kaifa completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Beijing Qijichuangtan Phase Two Venture Capital Zhongxin (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of technology and software development services.
BigBean reaches USD 100 thousand ARR
On 2026/9/1, LinkedIn reported that Japan’s BigBean had reached USD 100 thousand ARR. It increased conversion 40 times by optimizing onboarding and remained bootstrapped.
Cambridge Aerospace Raises $300M at ~$3.4B Valuation
In September 2026, per the Financial Times, air defense and defense aviation systems company Cambridge Aerospace raised $300M at a valuation of about $3.4B, led by DFJ Growth with support from Spark Capital, Lux, Accel, Elad Gil and Lakestar.
Clay valued at $7 billion pre-money
On 2026/9/1, Axios reported that Clay, a US sales AI company, reached a pre-money valuation of USD 7 billion. The company is a leading sales AI player. The company is a leading sales AI player.
Clipto reaches USD 15 million in ARR
On 2026/9/1, TechCrunch reported that Clipto disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 15 million in the AI Video & Image sector.
DataAgent raises USD 10 million in seed financing
On 2026-9-1, according to Xiniu Data, DataAgent completed seed round financing with an amount of USD 10 million. The investors are Alicorn Venture Partners and MizMaa Ventures. The company provides a cloud-native AI autonomous SRE platform.
Empirik raises more than USD 21 million seed funding
On 2026/9/1, Empirik’s official website reported that the US company had raised more than USD 21 million in seed funding led by Sequoia and S32, with Canapi and Alumni Ventures participating.
Félix Raises USD 87M in Series C Equity Round
On September 1, 2026, US-based Félix raised USD 87 million in a Series C equity round (part of a USD 200 million financing package) led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company enables Latin American cross-border remittances via WhatsApp AI conversations and expands into credit and savings.
Huigen Intelligence Technology (Beijing) completes equity financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Huigen Intelligence Technology (Beijing) completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Muhuashuiqing (Shanghai) Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Chengdu Yingnuozhongshi Technology Venture Capital Zhongxin (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of AI software research and development services.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads surpasses $1B ARR within 200 days post-launch
On 2026/9/1, according to OpenAI, OpenAI reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Core sector.
Physical Superintelligence raises USD 58 million in seed financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Physical Superintelligence completed seed financing, raising USD 58 million. Investors were lead investor Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Valkyrie, SV Angel, Susa Ventures and others. The company is a developer of AI-driven physics research platforms.
Qingyan AI completes Pre-Series A financing
On 2026-9-1, according to Xiniu Data, Qingyan AI completed Pre-Series A financing. Investors were Beijing Youshijihua Enterprise Management Zhongxin (Limited Partnership).
Shanghanshu raises tens of millions of RMB in angel financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Shanghanshu completed angel financing, raising tens of millions of RMB. Investors were lead investor Jinshajiang Venture Capital, Wofu Venture Capital, Shuimuqinghuaxiaoyouzhongzi Fund, Hainawuxian, Lingyi Venture Capital and others. The company is a provider of quantum computing and quantum simulation solutions.
Shenzhen City Yizhizai Intelligence Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Shenzhen City Yizhizai Intelligence Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shenzhen Lihekunpeng Venture Capital Qiye (Limited Partnership), Lepu International Holdings (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Henan Lihetianshi Science and Technology Innovation Industrial Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership).
The Boring Company Raises ~$3B at ~$23B Valuation
In September 2026, per Reuters, tunnel transportation infrastructure company The Boring Company raised about $3B in new funding at a valuation of about $23B. The company was founded by Elon Musk.
Tripo announces about CNY 3 billion in combined Series B and B+ funding
On 2026/9/1, Tripo announced in an official press release that the 3D generative AI company Tripo had completed Series B and B+ funding, with a substantial combined total of approximately CNY 3 billion across the two rounds.
Wukong Media completes equity financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Wukong Media completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Guangxi Tengxun Venture Capital Co., Ltd.. The company is an AI and science fiction film and television producer.
Xinqisan Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-9-1, according to Xiniu Data, Xinqisan Technology completed equity financing. Investors were Suzhou Lisi Phase One Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shanghai Mihayouaerge Technology Co., Ltd., Jiaxingzhengeruiyuanguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Yinhexingchen completes equity financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Yinhexingchen completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shenzhen Wanxingruanjian Co., Ltd.. The company is a provider of AI disease-vector prevention and control solutions.
Zhihuibeizeng Robotics completes equity financing
On 2026-09-01, according to Xiniu Data, Zhihuibeizeng Robotics completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., Tianjin Youdashangrong Industry Binggouguquan Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hailungangqin Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of embodied AI robots.
BetterMe ARR hits $80M+ with all-in-one well-being ecosystem
On 2026/8/31, according to LinkedIn, Ukrainian health platform BetterMe surpassed USD80 million in ARR while building an integrated health ecosystem.