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Funding RSS ↗Horizon3.ai Raises $250M Series E at $2B+ Valuation
On August 3, 2026, per Horizon3.ai, autonomous penetration testing and risk validation company raised $250M in a Series E at a valuation above $2B, co-led by NightDragon and NEA. The company was co-founded by Snehal Antani, who serves as CEO leading autonomous pentesting products.
Jiuchuan Intelligence completes Series A financing
On 2026-8-3, according to Xiniu Data, Jiuchuan Intelligence completed Series A financing, raising RMB 100 million. Investors were Huaianshihongzequguangqi Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Zhuhai Zhenglinggaokeyihaoguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership).
MagicBI completes equity financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, MagicBI completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Ningbo Huawenqixinguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is an AI intelligent data search and analysis platform.
Mariana Minerals Raises $310M Series B Led by Khosla for Critical Minerals
On August 3, 2026, per PR Newswire, critical minerals development and production company Mariana Minerals raised $310M in a Series B led by Khosla Ventures with a16z, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Mitsubishi Corporation. The company was co-founded in 2024 by Caldwell, Baker Tilney and Juan Lozano.
NetShort generates approximately USD 128 million in first-half in-app purchase revenue
NetShort, an overseas short-drama app under Chongqing Maiya Media, generated approximately USD 128 million in in-app purchase revenue in the first half of 2026, ranking third among overseas micro-drama apps by revenue. NetShort held approximately 45 places and DramaWave approximately 33 places on the top hundred overseas AI drama chart.
Olix completes equity financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Olix completed equity financing, raising USD 312 million. Investors were lead investor Fundomo, participating investor Arm, participating investor Hudson River Trading, participating investor Lide · Hasitingsi. The company is a developer of British AI chips.
Paxiniganzhi Technology completes strategic financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Paxiniganzhi Technology completed strategic financing, raising RMB 1 billion. Investors were co-lead investor Zhongyin International Investment, co-lead investor Guiankunpeng Fund, co-lead investor Hexinfangce, other lead investors, participating investor Dinghuibaifu, participating investor Chengdu Jiaozijinkong Group, participating investor Jingming Capital, participating investor Jinrongguosheng, participating investor Zhilai Investment, other participating investors. The company is a provider of solutions for embodied sensing general-purpose intelligent.
PokeBot raises around one hundred million US dollars in pre-Series A funding
On 2026/8/3, Elsewhere reported that Chinese embodied intelligence company PokeBot had raised around one hundred million US dollars in pre-Series A funding, focusing on developing robotic manipulation capabilities.
Ruilai Intelligence Ti completes equity financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Ruilai Intelligence Ti completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Guangli Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a provider of mining AI agent solutions.
Shanghai Tiduhuiyin Intelligence Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Shanghai Tiduhuiyin Intelligence Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Rongchang Biotechnology Zhiyao (Yantai) Co., Ltd., Xiamen Huijie Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Beijiaolianhe Investment Management Group Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Taigeguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), Suzhou Youtaiguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of multi-agent AI technology.
Tsenta grows monthly revenue to USD 100 thousand in 5 weeks
On 2026/8/3, X reported that US AI job search and resume optimization platform Tsenta had grown monthly revenue from USD 10 thousand to USD 100 thousand within 5 weeks, equivalent to USD 1.2 million annualized revenue, with more than 45 thousand users.
Vobiz reaches USD 1 million ARR 6 months after founding
On 2026/8/3, LinkedIn reported that US telephony infrastructure company Vobiz had reached USD 1 million ARR 6 months after founding. It provides underlying telephony for AI voice agents, programmable call centers and real-time communications workflows.
Wuhuaisikefu Technology completes equity financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Wuhuaisikefu Technology completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Hefei Shujin Information Technology Partnership (Limited Partnership), Wuhushijiu Venture Capital Zi Co., Ltd., Wuhuke Venture Capital Zi Fund Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer and manufacturer of information technology equipment.
Xinchenai completes Series B+ financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Xinchenai completed Series B+ financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were lead investor Guangfaxinde, participating investor Xihudaxue, participating investor Wanyinzichan, participating investor Rongyi Investment, participating investor Nantongtouguan, participating investor Liepinwang, participating investor 58 Industry Fund, participating investor Mayi Group, participating investor Tangmumao, other participating investors. The company is a developer of general-purpose large models with high emotional intelligence.
Zhudong Technology raises CNY 330 million angel round
On 2026/8/3, Renmin Finance reported that Shanghai Zhudong Technology Co., Ltd. had announced CNY 330 million in angel funding. CAS Star led, with participation from Legend Star, Unity Ventures, Daotong Investment, Inno Angel Fund, BGI Songhe Life Sciences Fund, Jifeng Capital and Jiadao Capital. Funds will expand facilities, improve equipment, advance clinical trials and grow the team.
Ziranyizhi completes equity financing
On 2026-08-03, according to Xiniu Data, Ziranyizhi completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Qishan Investment Co., Ltd., Wuxi Jiyuanzheyuanguquan Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of general-purpose embodied brain technology.
Blacksmith reaches USD 50 million ARR within two and a half years, serves more than 5000 customers, focuses on CI infrastructure and next-generation AI development
On 2026/8/2, LinkedIn reported that US CI infrastructure company Blacksmith had reached USD 50 million ARR within two and a half years, serving more than 5000 customers and focusing on CI infrastructure and next-generation AI development.
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On 2026/8/2, according to TechCrunch, Postiz disclosed annual recurring revenue of USD2 million in the AI Sales & Marketing sector.
Yuanqizhihui completes equity financing
On 2026-08-02, according to Xiniu Data, Yuanqizhihui completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Beijing Shenzhouxibao Biotechnology Technology Group Joint-stock Company. The company is a provider of medical AI technology research and development services.
Anda Biotechnology completes Series A+ financing
On 2026-08-01, according to Xiniu Data, Anda Biotechnology completed Series A+ financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were lead investor Anhui Hongtaihekang Phase One Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), participating investor Beijing Changping Industry Development Investment Fund (Limited Partnership), participating investor Feixizipeng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), participating investor Hefei Guoshengweilaikezhuan Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of personalized oncology neoantigen vaccines.
Gongjisuanli completes equity financing
On 2026-08-01, according to Xiniu Data, Gongjisuanli completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were China Hulianwang Investment Fund (Limited Partnership), Beijing Saimu Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a platform for sharing idle computing power.
Jinglongzhisuan completes equity financing
On 2026-08-01, according to Xiniu Data, Jinglongzhisuan completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Cixizhuoyuanzhiyu Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of full-stack AI computing infrastructure technology.
Lumilens Raises $700M+ at ~$5.5B Valuation for AI Cluster Optical Interconnect
In August 2026, per The Wall Street Journal, AI cluster optical interconnect company Lumilens raised over $700M at a valuation of about $5.5B, co-led by Atreides Management, Bain Capital Ventures, Meritech, Seligman Ventures and Spark Capital. CEO Ankur Singla leads product and commercialization.
Shengzhishuke completes equity financing
On 2026-08-01, according to Xiniu Data, Shengzhishuke completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shanghai Lanchixinhao Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a provider of AI agent solutions for life sciences.