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Funding RSS ↗Rogo ARR hit $50M, on track for ~$100M ARR by the beginning of 2027
On 2026/9/5, X reported that Rogo, a US AI research assistant, reached USD 50 million in ARR and was on track to reach approximately USD 100 million in ARR in early 2027.
Unkey ARR hit $1M in 3 years from a side project
On 2026/9/5, X reported that API key management platform Unkey had reached USD 1 million in ARR after three years as a side project. The product is an API key management tool for developers.
Welltory ARR hit $18M with 18M downloads
On 2026-09-05, according to YouTube, U.S. health monitoring application Welltory reached USD 18 million in ARR and 18 million cumulative downloads.
XDOF approaches USD 50 million ARR, discusses approximately USD 1.2 billion valuation
On 2026/9/5, TechCrunch reported that US company XDOF had approached USD 50 million ARR and was discussing a valuation of approximately USD 1.2 billion. It is an AI infrastructure team.
ACE raises close to USD 40 million in a new round; ACE Studio monthly revenue reaches millions of US dollars
On 2026/9/4, China Securities Journal reported that ACE, the developer of AI music creation company ACE Studio, raised close to USD 40 million in a new funding round, without specifying the round. It also disclosed monthly revenue of millions of US dollars, without an exact amount or measurement month.
ACE raises USD 40 million in Pre-Series B funding
On 2026/9/4, Elsewhere reported that ACE, a Chinese AI music company, raised USD 40 million in Pre-Series B funding, with participation from Chuangshi Huoban Venture Capital, Shunwei Capital, Alphaist, and other strategic investors. Founded by Guo Jing, it had a team of nearly 40.
China AI Xinrui 15 Strong: VMEG Vegetative Technology to do AI sound cloning cross-language dubbing
On 2026-9-4, according to 36Kr, China AI Xinrui 15 Strong: VMEG Vegetative Technology to do AI sound cloning cross-language dubbing.
Crusoe Energy Systems raises USD 3.9 billion in equity financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, Crusoe Energy Systems completed equity financing, raising USD 3.9 billion. Investors were co-lead investor Atreides Management, co-lead investor Mubadala Capital, co-lead investor Valor Equity Partners, participating investor Yingweida, participating investor GIC, participating investor Kataer Investment Ju, participating investor Founders Fund, other participating investors. The company is a provider of AI infrastructure and clean energy computing services.
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.
Haawking completes Series B financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, Haawking completed Series B financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Jianhuxianyuehuxinxing Industry Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a digital signal processor supplier.
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.
Mengyi Technology completes seed financing of RMB 10 million
On 2026-9-4, according to Xiniu Data, Mengyi Technology completed seed financing of RMB 10 million. Investors were Huagong Technology. The company is a developer of ultra-heterogeneous compute-in-memory intelligent computing chips.
Shenduyueqian completes angel financing
On 2026-09-04, according to Xiniu Data, Shenduyueqian completed angel financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Fuxingchuangfu. The company is a developer of world representation models and embodied intelligence systems.
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.
Yixinda Biotechnology completes angel financing
On 2026-9-4, according to Xiniu Data, Yixinda Biotechnology completed angel financing.
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.