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Funding RSS ↗BreezeBlue completes seed financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, BreezeBlue completed seed financing, raising USD 6 million. Investors were co-lead investor Yuanjing Capital, co-lead investor Hongdian China. The company is a developer of large models for real-time voice interaction.
Emerald AI Raises $150M Series A at $1.05B Valuation
On August 25, 2026, per Emerald AI, data center flexible load and grid dispatch company raised $150M in a Series A co-led by Energize Capital and DCVC at a $1.05B valuation. Founder and CEO Varun Sivaram previously worked in US energy policy and clean energy research.
Fina reaches USD 2 million in ARR
On 2026/8/25, LinkedIn reported that Fina disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 2 million in the AI Productivity sector.
Generalist AI Reaches ~$600M Series B Total at ~$3B Valuation
On August 25, 2026, per TechCrunch, generalist robotics intelligence and embodied foundation model company Generalist AI raised nearly $200M in an extension led by 8VC, bringing its June-announced $400M Series B to about $600M; sources report a ~$3B valuation. The company was co-founded by Pete Florence, Andy Zeng and Andrew Barry.
Generalist completes equity financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Generalist completed equity financing, raising USD 198 million. Investors were lead investor 8VC. The company is a developer of U.S. robots foundation models.
Gewuqiche completes equity financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Gewuqiche completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Shenzhen City Shenganghengtian Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Changshujingkaijuyuanxuhangguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is an intelligent driving simulation system developer.
Leena AI surpasses $20M ARR with 3x growth in the last 12 months
On 2026/8/25, LinkedIn reported that Leena AI, a US HR AI assistant, surpassed USD 20 million in ARR, with growth of 3 times over the past 12 months.
Leimeng Technology completes angel financing
On 2026-8-25, according to Xiniu Data, Leimeng Technology completed angel financing, raising RMB 10 million. Investors were Beijing Chaoyanzhishang Information Technology Partnership (Limited Partnership), Jiaxinghongqi Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Lizhi Medical completes Series A financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Lizhi Medical completed Series A financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Guangzhou Huananligongdaxue Technology Yuan Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer and manufacturer of brain-computer interface rehabilitation devices.
MobileX completes strategic financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, MobileX completed strategic financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were CONX Corporation. The company is a customized mobile network operator.
Naojixinyun completes equity financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Naojixinyun completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Beijing Moliyun Data Technology Co., Ltd.. The company is a developer of advanced organoid brain-computer interface and biocomputing technology.
Nelly reaches USD 20 million in ARR
On 2026/8/25, Stability AI reported that Nelly disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 20 million in the AI Healthcare sector.
Neno Technology completes seed financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Neno completed seed financing, raising EUR 6.6 million. Investors were lead investor AlleyCorp, participating investor Motive Partners, participating investor Firstminute Capital. The company is a Dutch provider of AI-native financial services for small and midsize enterprises.
OJO completes angel financing
On 2026-8-25, according to Xiniu Data, OJO completed angel financing, raising RMB 100 million. Investors were Shunwei Capital, Lianxiang Venture Capital.
Owner ARR hit $100M automating everything for restaurants with AI
On 2026/8/25, YouTube reported that US company Owner used AI to automate restaurant operations and reached USD 100 million in ARR. The company is a restaurant AI team.
Perplexity ARR hit $750M+ with valuation talks at $30B
On 2026/8/25, X reported that Perplexity, a US AI search company, surpassed USD 750 million in ARR and was discussing a new funding round at a valuation of USD 30 billion.
Understudy Labs is growing ARR 20% week over week
On 2026/8/25, LinkedIn reported that US company Understudy Labs was growing ARR by 20% week over week. The company is an AI startup team.
Vasion reaches USD 100 million in ARR
On 2026/8/25, LinkedIn reported that Vasion disclosed annual recurring revenue (ARR) of USD 100 million in the AI Productivity sector.
Xirangkaiwu completes seed financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Xirangkaiwu completed seed financing, raising hundreds of millions of RMB. Investors were Hangzhou Jushen Intelligence Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Shenzhen Huakongqianyan Technology Simu Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Sanhua Holdings, Hangzhou Fuyangzejiqushiguquan Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hangzhou Benjian Private Fund Management Co., Ltd. and others. The company is a developer of physical foundation models.
Yingsu Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Yingsu Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Chengdu City Xiangfeng Phase Two Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Hangzhou Youchuangsirui Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), Yangzhou Hanjiangshengqu Innovation Industrial Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of spatial intelligent and 3D world model technology.
Yundian Intelligence completes equity financing
On 2026-08-25, according to Xiniu Data, Yundian Intelligence completed equity financing for an undisclosed amount. Investors were Wujiangdongyun Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Suzhou Chuangrun Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership). The company is a developer of intelligent charging robots.
C2i Semiconductors was acquired
On 2026-8-24, according to Xiniu Data, C2i Semiconductors was acquired. Investors were Yingfeiling.
Fina reaches USD 2 million in ARR and completes USD 1 million in seed funding
On 2026/8/24, LinkedIn reported that Venezuela's Fina reached USD 2 million in ARR and completed USD 1 million in seed funding. The company said it had served more than 5000 enterprises.
Mech-Mind Robotics completes equity financing
On 2026-08-24, according to Xiniu Data, Mech-Mind Robotics completed equity financing, raising USD 186 million. Investors were Baillie Gifford, Taikangrenshou, Invus, Jane Street, Ghisallo Fund Master, Ruihua, NGS Super, Yifangda Asset Management, Golden Link. The company is a provider of intelligent robotics solutions.