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Rune Technologies builds AI tools to streamline frontline supply chains for the military. Their platform, TyrOS, helps soldiers manage inventory and logistics. This acquisition by Salesforce aims to integrate Rune's capabilities with Salesforce's Missionforce platform, extending AI solutions to the tactical edge.

Pluto Aerospace is a West Lafayette, Indiana-based startup developing affordable access to hypersonic flight testing. Their recoverable DASH rocket carries customer experiments to approximately Mach 5 and returns hardware for inspection, with flights starting at $50,000 and lead times of 60-90 days. The company aims to expand flight cadence, grow its team, and increase production of its solid rocket motors.

Audio Chateau Records is a record label and creator development company focused on expanding its roster of artists and developing original content. The company aims to strengthen commercial partnerships across various sectors, including sports and media, while providing artists with resources to build sustainable businesses beyond music.

AvalonX is an AI security startup that focuses on providing advanced security solutions powered by artificial intelligence. The company aims to enhance cybersecurity measures for businesses, making them more resilient against emerging threats. The recent funding round will help AvalonX accelerate its growth and development in the AI security space.

Dream is building AI models designed to understand 3D space, geometry, and physical constraints for architecture, engineering, and construction workflows. They aim to provide engineering-grade output precise enough for construction drawings and real-world building systems, moving beyond approximate visual concepts. The company has already served as architect of record on ten construction projects.

SpendRule is a Dallas-based AI contract enforcement startup that checks whether health systems pay exactly what their purchased-services contracts say. The platform flags overcharges, recovers money owed, and drafts credit requests. This $4 million seed round, led by Mark Cuban's Radical Investments, will fund engineering, expand the technology beyond healthcare, and deepen its work with health systems.

Dream Technologies Inc. is an AI startup that generates building designs, aiming to accelerate construction projects and lower costs. They use AI models trained on extensive real estate data to produce hundreds of design variations in minutes. The company provides ready-to-use blueprints to construction and architecture firms, acting as the architect of record.

FluxCap is a litigation startup that uses artificial intelligence to help lawyers handle complex litigation, starting with antitrust. Founded by former DOJ antitrust leaders, it aims to address capacity constraints that force lawyers to drop meritorious cases. The platform uses proprietary engines for facts, law, and strategy, focusing on a specialized niche within the legal AI sector.

Dulo is an AI engineering startup co-founded by Sebastian Thrun and Adrian Aoun, focused on building foundation models for hardware design. While its specific product and customer plans remain unclear, the company aims to revolutionize engineering workflows. This significant seed round highlights investor confidence in AI for the physical world, even before product details are fully public.

SuperMe is building a network of AI profiles powered by the knowledge of real-life experts. When users ask questions, the platform connects them with AI profiles of relevant experts to form group chats. The company aims to make niche expertise more transparent and accessible by leveraging AI to synthesize insights from top professionals.

StimCardio is a clinical-stage medical device company developing non-invasive wearable therapeutics for atrial fibrillation (AF). Their lead product, Rhyvive, is designed to extend AF treatment beyond the hospital and into the home, targeting a significant unmet clinical need in cardiac electrophysiology.

New Era Energy & Digital focuses on leasing data centers in Texas. The recent funding will help advance their operations in this growing market for digital infrastructure.

CoverGo is an insurtech company providing AI-native technology for health, life, and property and casualty insurance. They help insurers digitize operations and automate processes across distribution, policy servicing, and claims management. This funding will support the development of their AI platform and international sales.

Amogy is a climate tech company developing an ammonia-based power generation technology. Founded in the US in 2020 by MIT PhDs, they use proprietary catalyst technology to break down ammonia into hydrogen, which then powers a modular electricity generation system. The company plans to use the $20 million investment to scale mass production of its carbon-free power modules and accelerate commercialization.

American Advanced Materials is developing a manufacturing platform for advanced materials, starting with titanium sponge, for AI, energy, and defense applications. The company aims to build a next-generation industrial firm with globally competitive quality and cost, making advanced materials abundant. This seed round will fund team growth and plant design, with plans to raise project financing for a commercial facility.

Upwind Security has raised $400 million in Series C funding to expand its cloud and AI security platform. The company focuses on protecting AI across endpoints, code, and cloud environments by developing AI Sensors, Agents, and Skills scanners. This funding will support product development and engineering growth, broadening their capabilities in identity, data, and AI security.

Upwind Security Inc. is a cloud and artificial intelligence security startup that provides a unified platform for security, development, and DevOps teams. Their platform analyzes runtime data from cloud workloads, APIs, and AI agents to offer context-rich security insights and automated threat remediation. This $400 million funding round, at a $3.8 billion valuation, will support product development and market expansion.

Nuro is an autonomous vehicle company focused on developing self-driving technology for goods delivery. The company aims to create a safer and more efficient way to transport items, particularly in urban environments. This funding round will help Nuro expand its operations and further develop its autonomous delivery vehicles.

Re:Build is a manufacturing accelerator based in Massachusetts that focuses on building hard tech products and launching new industrial startups. The company aims to restore America's industrial capacity and ensure innovative products can be manufactured domestically.

Bluevine is a fintech company that provides digital banking, payments, lending, and financial management solutions specifically for small businesses. Founded in 2013, it has approximately 175,000 active small-business customers and is set to bring $2.1 billion in deposits to Valley National Bancorp through its acquisition.

Stoke Space is a rocket startup based in Kent, Washington. The company is developing reusable rocket technology. This funding is a conditional loan from the Pentagon.

Meta Platforms is a technology company focused on building AI infrastructure and personal superintelligence. The company is raising significant capital to support its ambitious investment program, which includes a $35 billion equity offering and a proposed $60 billion stock-sale program.

Alta is a startup that has developed an AI-powered app for fashion styling, allowing users to create outfits and generate avatars. The company aims to serve both consumers and enterprise clients in the fashion industry, leveraging advanced AI models to enhance user engagement and personalization.

Built Robotics develops autonomous heavy equipment for construction, enabling excavators and other machinery to operate without human drivers. This funding will accelerate the development and deployment of their self-driving technology in the construction industry, aiming to improve safety and efficiency on job sites.

Colare has launched an engineering hiring platform that uses role-specific simulations to assess candidates before interviews. The platform aims to help companies reduce the significant time senior engineers spend on screening and interviewing mechanical, electrical, or embedded engineers. The company has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding to scale its operations.

Omabit is a startup focused on genomics data analysis using artificial intelligence. The company aims to provide innovative solutions for analyzing complex genomic data, catering to the growing demand in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors.

Anthropic is an AI research company that develops large language models, including Claude, which competes with offerings from OpenAI. The company aims to advance AI technology while addressing the associated risks and costs of development.

Overwatch is a New York-based startup that specializes in hunting digital threats for banks and fintech companies. The company utilizes AI agents to gather and analyze open-source intelligence from various sources, providing real-time alerts to security teams about emerging threats.

The Broomfield energy startup focuses on innovative energy solutions. This funding round led by GM Ventures highlights the growing interest in sustainable energy technologies.

Shield is a cybersecurity company that uses AI to combat AI-driven cybercrime. They have developed technology to detect and prevent sophisticated attacks. This funding will help them scale their operations and further develop their AI-powered solutions to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Dunamu Unit is participating in a significant funding round for a U.S. startup focused on space data centers. This investment highlights the growing interest in space technology and data management solutions.

Zero Industries is developing Helios, a proposed orbital electricity network that would transmit solar-generated power between satellites using lasers. The San Francisco-based company aims to supply multiple customer spacecraft simultaneously from a single transmitting satellite, potentially reducing the mass allocated to onboard solar arrays and batteries for satellite operators. This pre-seed funding will support the development of their transmitting spacecraft, receiving modules, and management software, with orbital demonstrations planned for 2030.

Visalaw.ai is an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the US immigration process for businesses and individuals. The company aims to reduce the complexity and cost associated with visa applications. This follows their recent $1.6M seed funding round.

Unusual Machines Inc. is a manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components. They are acquiring DroneNX LLC (operating as Upgrade Energy), a specialist in battery and power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, to enhance their domestic production and engineering capabilities. This acquisition aims to meet the growing demand for advanced drone technology, particularly for military applications.

The Dallas startup is focused on genetically enhancing military dogs to improve their capabilities. This funding round aims to support the development of advanced technologies for military applications.

QuestorAI is a Seattle-based startup developing software that automates the fixing of software vulnerabilities. Their platform uses deterministic code analysis and large language models to assess exploitability, provide context to engineers, and generate fixes that preserve software behavior. The company aims to build trust by increasing autonomous fix application over time, with a notable feature supporting locally deployed models to keep customer source code private.

K9AI is a Dallas-based startup aiming to genetically enhance military dogs. The company has raised $200 million to advance its technology, which could significantly improve the capabilities of canine units in defense and security operations.

Utopai Studios is an AI film startup that has raised $60 million at a $1 billion valuation. The company plans to release three feature-length AI films in theaters in 2027 and is fielding offers that could value it up to $3 billion.

Oracle has announced a $1 billion, four-year commitment to its partner ecosystem to help partners capitalize on rising customer demand for AI-powered solutions and services. The investment will cover new and expanded Oracle PartnerNetwork benefits, including training, technical enablement, cloud migration funding, and go-to-market collaboration. This initiative aims to support partners in building differentiated offerings such as specialized applications, integrations, and AI agents.

Blacksmith is an AI code-testing startup that provides infrastructure for companies to test code before deployment. They have raised $66 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation. The company plans to use the funds to purchase more computing power to meet the surging demand driven by AI-written code.

Shield AI is a defense technology company developing AI pilots for aircraft. They aim to provide autonomous capabilities for military drones and aircraft, enhancing operational effectiveness and safety. This funding will support their continued development and expansion.

Whop is a platform for individuals starting and running online businesses, supporting diverse ventures from e-commerce stores to private jet charter apps. The company has seen significant revenue growth, crossing $400 million in annualized run-rate revenue. This $205 million funding round, led by Sequoia Capital, will support its expansion.

Cerebri AI is developing artificial intelligence to help law enforcement agencies sift through evidence more efficiently. The company aims to streamline the investigative process by leveraging AI to analyze large volumes of data. This funding will support their efforts to enhance their AI capabilities and expand their reach within the public safety sector.

Strella is an agricultural technology company that uses connected sensors and machine vision to monitor fruit quality and ripeness, helping to reduce food waste in the fresh produce supply chain. The company's IoT devices measure gases like ethylene and combine this data with other information to assess fruit condition, serving growers, packers, shippers, distributors, and retailers. This latest funding will support the expansion of its technology across the fresh produce supply chain, including new fruit types like kiwifruit.

Pythag Tech is a company utilizing generative artificial intelligence to enhance cultivated meat production. Their AI platform aims to optimize production processes by conducting experiments that identify areas for improvement, ultimately making cultivated meat production more cost-effective and scalable.

Maxinsights is a company that pays contractors to film real-world tasks for robot training. It has captured over 2 million hours of footage, providing valuable training data for AI models, including those used by frontier AI labs.

The Luxury Lab is a San Francisco-based founder aiming to integrate AI into the luxury jewelry market. The company has secured $25 million in funding to explore this intersection.

Qualitate is an AI startup based in New York City. The company has raised $25 million in funding. This capital will be used to nearly triple its local workforce by the end of 2027.

Brellium is a startup that uses AI to audit medical records for errors before they are billed, specifically for ABA practices. Their new product, CortexLM, acts as a chart-auditing system that identifies potential gaps in care and documentation, proposing fixes to reduce disputes and ensure compliance. This funding round aims to enhance their AI capabilities and expand their market reach.

Roxberry is a Columbus, Ohio-based beverage startup that offers lower-sugar sodas made from real fruit and vegetable ingredients, with no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes. The company has raised $4 million in seed funding to support broader retail distribution and expansion into new chains. This round is notable for its rapid early distribution, reflecting investor appetite for better-for-you beverage brands with quick shelf traction.