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Funding RSS ↗Refly.AI completes equity financing
On 2026-08-06, according to Xiniu Data, Refly.AI completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Beijing Yioujiaoyu Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou Jinshajiangchaohua Phase Four Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), LOOK FORWARD VCC, MWFF1 L.P., MindWorks Ventures Fund IV L.P.. The company is a provider of AI automated workflow platforms.
Sentez surpasses USD 100,000 in ARR in half a year with a team of only 8
On 2026/8/6, LinkedIn reported that Sentez, a US AI product company, increased ARR from nearly zero to more than USD 100,000 within half a year, with growth of approximately 20 times. Its team of 8 operates both B2C and B2B products.
Shapes reaches USD 16.6 million annual revenue, grows monthly active users 10 times
On 2026/8/6, X reported that US social AI platform Shapes had reached USD 16.6 million in annual revenue, with monthly active users growing 10 times during the year. It serves group collaboration, chat and AI agent task execution.
Tepusiwei completes equity financing
On 2026-08-06, according to Xiniu Data, Tepusiwei completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Daohefengrong Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shanghai Shunmao Information Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of edge AI computing power chips.
Unitree’s IPO expected to raise CNY 6.099 billion at approximately CNY 60.993 billion listing valuation
On 2026/8/6, IT Home reported that Chinese humanoid robotics company Unitree’s STAR Market issue price had been set at CNY 150.80 per share, with expected proceeds of CNY 6.099 billion, approximately USD 904 million. The implied listing market value was approximately CNY 60.993 billion, approximately USD 9 billion.
Violoop completes Pre-Series A financing
On 2026-8-6, according to Xiniu Data, Violoop completed Pre-Series A financing, raising RMB 100 million. Investors were Lianxiang Venture Capital, Zhongjinbaoshijie (Shanghai) Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shanghai Lanchixinhao Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Yuansheng Capital, Zero2IPO Ventures.
Ahron exceeds EUR 1 million ARR in its first year
On 2026/8/5, LinkedIn reported that German HR infrastructure company Ahron had exceeded EUR 1 million ARR in its first year, approximately USD 1.174 million. With no sales staff, growth mainly came from product capabilities and partner channels.
AIROBO completes angel financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, AIROBO completed angel financing, raising RMB 100 million. The company is a Singapore-based robotics operator.
Aiwa Electronics completes equity financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, Aiwa Electronics completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Chuangmishulian Intelligence Technology Development Co., Ltd., Jiaxingruihailinghang Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of chip design and visual algorithm system solutions.
Aurelius Systems Raises $40M Series A for Counter-Drone Systems
On August 5, 2026, per Aurelius Systems, AI-assisted directed energy counter-drone company raised $40M in a Series A co-led by Draper Associates and KAS Venture Partners with General Catalyst, Hanwha-affiliated funds and other defense tech investors. The company was founded in 2024 by Michael LaFramboise, John Marmaduke and others.
Beidou Zhiying exceeds one hundred million CNY in enterprise ARR, with its AILoop system supporting overseas content business
A 36Kr brief on 2026/8/5 said Beidou Zhiying operated its overseas content business through the proprietary AILoop system, with enterprise annual recurring revenue exceeding one hundred million CNY. On 2026/8/31, a Nanjing Jiangbei New Area article again disclosed ARR above one hundred million CNY and daily business revenue exceeding CNY 300,000. These are metrics from different dates and measurement periods. The original brief's claims about cost per thousand impressions, gross margin, funding in the tens of millions, and an exclusive lead investor lacked corresponding original evidence and have been removed.
Bunkerhill Health hit 20x revenue growth over the past year with $55M Series funding
On 2026/8/5, according to Forbes, Bunkerhill Health reported a revenue growth signal in the AI Healthcare sector.
Function Health completes equity financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, Function Health completed equity financing, raising USD 450 million. Investors were lead investor General Catalyst. The company is a provider of AI health management services.
Limble reaches USD 50 million ARR
On 2026/8/5, LinkedIn reported that US AI maintenance and asset management platform Limble had reached USD 50 million ARR, integrating asset data, work orders, preventive maintenance, inventory and analytics.
Oligo Security grows ARR 300% annually and raises USD 60 million in new funding
On 2026/8/5, LinkedIn reported that Oligo Security, a US runtime security platform, grew ARR 300% year over year and raised USD 60 million in new funding, bringing total funding to USD 140 million. Growth came from demand for real-time attack protection in the AI era.
Om AI completes equity financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, Om AI completed equity financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were lead investor Qianhaimu Fund, participating investor Hangzhou Zhengfu Industry Fund, other participating investors. The company is a developer of on-device multimodal large-model technology.
Reports say Moonshot AI starts pre-IPO funding at USD 50 billion valuation
On 2026/8/5, IT Home reported that China’s Moonshot AI, behind Kimi, had reportedly started Series G pre-IPO funding at a USD 50 billion valuation, requiring participants to pay by 8/15. The round amount was undisclosed.
Rhizome AI grows revenue 5 times within six months of launch
On 2026/8/5, LinkedIn reported that Rhizome AI, a US life sciences regulatory intelligence company, doubled the number of countries it covered, grew users to 3 times their previous level, and increased revenue 5 times within six months of launch. It provides traceable regulatory intelligence services to enterprises.
Safehire.ai completes seed financing
On 2026-8-5, according to Xiniu Data, Safehire.ai completed seed financing, raising GBP 500,000.
Sapiom raises USD 35 million in Series A funding
On 2026/8/5, X reported that Sapiom, a US AI agent cost platform, raised USD 35 million in Series A funding and launched three products: a model router, Agent Studio, and Runtime.
Shengjing Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, Shengjing Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hefei Dongxin Communications Co., Ltd., Jiaxingruishi Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Zhejiang Yuhangzhuanxingshengji Industrial Investment Co., Ltd., Shenzhen City Zhongxiaodan Venture Capital Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of AI interior spatial design systems.
Tofu adds more than USD 1 million in ARR within 90 days
On 2026/8/5, LinkedIn reported that Tofu, a Canadian AI fraud detection platform for ATS systems, added more than USD 1 million in ARR in less than 90 days. It was recruiting heads of customer experience and business operations to expand the business.
WEIBOT completes seed financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, WEIBOT completed seed financing, raising millions of RMB. Investors were Wuhan Lichushangwufuwu Co., Ltd.. The company is an AI employee hiring platform provider.
WindBorne completes Series B financing
On 2026-08-05, according to Xiniu Data, WindBorne completed Series B financing, raising USD 37 million. Investors were co-lead investor Khosla Ventures, co-lead investor Galvanize Climate Solutions, participating investor Translink Capital, participating investor Lux Capital. The company is a U.S. autonomous sensing balloon network and AI weather forecasting platform.