CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks
CloudNC, a UK-based manufacturing software startup, announced a $20 million Series B extension round on Wednesday, increasing its total funding raised to $128 million.
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CloudNC, a UK-based manufacturing software startup, announced a $20 million Series B extension round on Wednesday, increasing its total funding raised to $128 million.
Cognition’s valuation multiple is reportedly higher than Cursor’s was before Cursor sold to SpaceX, suggesting Cognition is being valued more aggressively than a comparable prior deal.
The statement suggests that money would be used to support research that NIH leadership has indicated it no longer wants to pursue, highlighting a disconnect between funding and institutional priorities.
Google’s plan to revive an Iowa nuclear plant is now paired with a major federal financing boost, as the plant’s owner secures a $1.9 billion U.S. Energy Department loan to support the restart.
The French AI lab secured a €3 billion Series D round at a €21 billion valuation, with Samsung, Scaleup Europe, and PSG Equity leading the investment.
Bluecore Energy announced an oversubscribed $50 million seed round only months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and emerging from stealth, signaling rapid investor confidence in the company’s early momentum.
Stoke has completed the initial closing of a $1 billion Series E round to support its path to orbit and development of a larger rocket for future operations.
A visually striking cluster of iridescent, crystalline cubes is intertwined with lush green foliage, creating a surreal contrast between geometric brilliance and natural growth.
The robot data startup is raising a new funding round only months after emerging from stealth, signaling rapid investor interest and early momentum.
The startup has reached an annual revenue run rate exceeding $100 million, signaling strong commercial traction and notable scale for a high-profile company.
Ultrahuman is aiming to reach a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 while developing a new smart ring powered by Qualcomm technology to expand its wearable health business.
iPronics raised $125 million in Series B funding, led by Maverick Silicon and Light Street Capital with NVIDIA participating, to expand its silicon photonics-based programmable optical networking technology for AI data centres.
Wonderful plans to use its $550 million Series C funding to accelerate product development, grow its FDE teams, and satisfy rising demand for its products.
Security companies are rapidly developing products that can monitor not only AI agents themselves, but also the tools and add-ons those agents rely on, reflecting growing concern about broader ecosystem security risks.
AfterQuery, an AI model-training startup, reportedly raised a new funding round valuing it at $3.2 billion, marking a dramatic jump from its $300 million valuation just five months earlier.
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Newlight secured a $9 million seed round and successfully completed an 8,500-nautical-mile test voyage from Singapore to Ghana, signaling progress in its maritime ambitions and operational validation.
Magna has increased its majority stake in Indian battery-swapping firm Yuma Energy, bringing its total investment to $87 million as it deepens its commitment to the company and the broader electric mobility infrastructure market.
The founder of the once-$11 billion checkout startup is personally investing $5 million, signaling renewed commitment amid controversy surrounding the company and its leadership.
A three-year-old startup reported reaching $15 million in annual recurring revenue and profitability before raising a new $15 million funding round, signaling strong early traction and disciplined growth.
Neocloud Lambda secured $1 billion in private debt to purchase Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft, highlighting how the AI boom is being fueled by increasingly expensive, debt-financed infrastructure deals.
Capital is flowing heavily into businesses that distribute models for free, signaling strong investor interest in open access model ecosystems and the services built around them.
Retro, a photo-sharing app centered on friends and created by former Instagram employees, has secured over $21 million in Series A funding to support its growth.
The firm, traditionally focused on software, plans to increase investment in the hardware infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence, signaling a broader commitment to supporting AI development beyond software alone.
Atorie lets shoppers buy handbags and clothing made from the same materials and factories used for high-end luxury goods, offering a direct-to-consumer alternative to traditional premium brands.
A year-old startup has quickly attracted major hype and funding, but its rapid rise has also raised significant privacy concerns.
Anthropic’s latest infrastructure deal highlights its rapid, compute-intensive expansion, underscoring how aggressively the company is scaling its AI operations through major resource commitments.
Lovable’s $400 million raise at a $13.3 billion valuation highlights Stockholm’s startup surge, alongside Legora and Neko Health, as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast discusses Europe’s growing venture momentum with Cherry Ventures partner Sophia Bendz.
A startup emerged from stealth with $6 million in seed funding, aiming to combine large language models and cybersecurity expertise to make AI queries more coherent and reliable.
Arga secured a $10 million seed round led by General Catalyst, with additional backing from Box Group, Emergence, Gradient, and SV Angel.
Runable reports that paying customers generated 60%–70% of its more than 1 trillion tokens used over the past 90 days, indicating substantial monetized usage alongside overall high platform activity.
Ringg has secured a $10 million Series A extension from Peak XV, adding fresh capital to support the company’s growth and development.
A physical AI startup has secured a $200 million extension only months after reaching a $2 billion valuation, signaling continued investor confidence and rapid momentum in the company’s growth.
The company has announced a new fundraising milestone, bringing its total capital raised to $232 million.
Gatik announced its largest funding round to date, with the investment led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, signaling strong backing for the company’s growth and autonomous logistics ambitions.
Airbound’s ultra-lightweight drone delivery strategy has drawn support from major backers including Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom, signaling investor confidence in its approach to delivery logistics.
U.S. battery startups received $500 million in Department of Energy grants, providing crucial support to an industry struggling after cuts to electric vehicle incentives weakened demand and financial stability.
Japanese space startup Letara aims to expand its hybrid rocket technology from small satellite thrusters to broader space, defense, and security markets after securing ¥2.6 billion ($16 million) in funding.
The funding round led by Prysm Capital will support the company's growth from pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.
The company transitioned from van-life builds to custom vehicle outfitting for small businesses amid significant changes in the U.S. EV landscape.
Groq secured $350 million in funding, reaching a $3.5 billion valuation, as it transitions from AI chipmaking to a neocloud business, enhancing its Nvidia-powered data center capabilities.
Terra Industries, an African defense tech company, has secured an additional $18 million in funding, increasing its seed round total to $52 million.
Wispr has successfully raised its total funding to exceed $361 million.
Fusion startups have collectively raised $7.1 billion, with the majority of funding concentrated among a few key companies.
Ali Ghodsi, speaking to TechCrunch, highlighted the high costs associated with AI, leading him to accept more investment than initially planned due to strong investor interest.
Cognition is reportedly considering raising another significant funding round shortly after securing $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.
Thrive Holdings secured $2 billion in new funding, achieving a $12 billion valuation, with investments from SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital.
Form Energy has secured $750 million in funding to expand manufacturing for its 100-hour batteries, with Google and Crusoe as new customers.
Lovable achieved a significant milestone by reaching a $500 million annualized run rate revenue in June, leading to new funding.
Discovered Materials secured $9 million in funding to accelerate the search for innovative materials that enhance chip efficiency.