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20 August 2026 on AfterRaise

17 companies raised $1.4B in disclosed rounds of $5M or more. Every figure links to its source, and every company page follows what happens next.

58raised in the last 7 days Live 3US expansion signals this month Inferred 22companies stated hiring plans this month Inferred 2advisory opportunities Preview 2active partner searches Preview

MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Series C · Torrance, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace

What happened

Raised $1.0B in Series C funding, led by JPMorganChase's Strategic Investment Group.

The company said the funding supports accelerate the scaled production of Blackbeard, its low-cost, mass-producible hypersonic strike missile, expand manufacturing capacity at its Project Ranger campus in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and accelerate the development of longer-range strike weapons and defensive systems.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpCertification and airworthinessManufacturing scale-upMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Seed · London, UK · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $100M in Seed funding, led by Atomico.

The company said the funding supports scale its foundational systems software architecture, expand its deep engineering team across international hubs, and accelerate the deployment of its programmable multi-chip optimization networks.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeSecurity reviewData partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Series A · Sunnyvale, USA · Healthcare & Medtech

What happened

Raised $32M in Series A funding, led by Atlantic Blue Ventures.

The company said the funding supports grow the team and advance its clinical program.

Likely next InferredTeam growth across core functionsSenior leadership appointmentsProduct launches and new tiers

Where you helpProvider partnershipsExecutive searchTalent partnersEmployer infrastructureProduct leadership

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Seed · Cambridge, USA · Other

What happened

Raised $31M in Seed funding, led by FCVC.

The company said the funding supports build the A-1 demonstration facility, expand long-duration reliability testing, develop manufacturing capacity, expand engineering and operations teams, and advance regulatory work with the U.S.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and complianceMarket-entry advisers

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Series B · Redwood City, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $30M in Series B funding, led by Battery Ventures.

The company said the funding supports grow its engineering team in Redwood City and its go-to-market team in Chicago, as well as to invest in additional technology for its clients.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringCommercial team build-out

Where you helpEnterprise salesData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Growth · London, UK · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $22M in Growth funding.

The company said the funding supports scale its global go-to-market organization, accelerate its expansion into the U.S., deepen its leadership team, and extend beyond cybersecurity into broader enterprise risk use cases.

Likely next InferredUS market entryNew market entryFirst local hires in the new market

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeEnterprise salesData partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisers

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Relativity Networks

Undisclosed · Orlando, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $22M.

The company said the funding supports accelerate the commercial deployment of its optical networking technology, expand manufacturing and cabled production, and support market demand for distributed AI infrastructure.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeEnterprise salesData partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisers

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Seed · San Mateo, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $20M in Seed funding, led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

The company said the funding supports expand its teams in San Mateo, CA and London, UK, invest in go-to-market efforts, and further develop its core technology.

Likely next InferredUK market entryNew market entryFirst local hires in the new market

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeEnterprise salesData partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisers

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Series B · Long Beach, USA · Other

What happened

Raised $19M in Series B funding, led by DiamondStream Partners.

The company said the funding supports accelerate commercial deployment, expand engineering and operational teams, broaden commercial route flights under the FAA eIPP, strengthen supplier readiness, develop early manufacturing capabilities, prepare for aftermarket support, and advance Part 33 certification of the AMP-H570 hybrid-electric power system and Part 23 Supplemental Type Certification for the Eco Caravan.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and complianceMarket-entry advisers

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Undisclosed · Stockholm, Sweden · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $18M, led by existing investor Altos Ventures.

The company said the funding supports product development and continued coverage expansion.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeData partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Pixelgen Technologies

Series B · Stockholm, Sweden · Biotech & Pharma

What happened

Raised $16M in Series B funding, led by Flat Capital.

The company said the funding supports accelerate global commercialization of its Proxiome Kit, expand its presence in key markets, grow its team and product portfolio, and scale its data analysis and visualization software.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpScientific hiringLicensing and BD partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Undisclosed · San Francisco, USA · Enterprise Software

What happened

Raised $15M.

The company said the funding supports support its platform scale, product development, and the rollout of bitdrift AI.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringOperational scale

Where you helpChannel partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringEnterprise sales

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Thunder Compute

Series A · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $13M in Series A funding, led by Matrix Partners.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringPlatform and infrastructure scaling

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeSecurity reviewData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partners

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Grant · Phoenixville, USA · Biotech & Pharma

What happened

Raised $6M in Grant funding.

The company said the funding supports support the advancement of its pivotal Phase 3 CAN-004 clinical trial of PP-01.

Likely next InferredResearch programme expansionScientific team growthOperational scale

Where you helpClinical operationsScientific hiringScientific advisersResearch operationsSpecialist suppliers

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Seed · Austin, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure

What happened

Raised $6M in Seed funding, led by Wing Venture Capital.

The company said the funding supports expand its research and engineering teams, develop the next generation of Nori, and establish industry partnerships.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpInfrastructure and computeData partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Debt · Odense, Denmark · Legal & Compliance

What happened

Raised €5M in Debt funding, led by Spintop Ventures and existing investor Ugly Duckling Ventures.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringRegulatory and certification milestones

Where you helpSecurity and SOC 2Professional services partnershipsLegal domain hiringProduct leadershipDesign partners

Approach preferences not yet specified

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MoveFundingObserved11 days ago

Seed · Park City, USA · Media & Creative

What happened

Raised $5M in Seed funding, led by TTV Capital.

The company said the funding supports accelerate the expansion of its platform and scale its financial infrastructure for the live entertainment industry.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup

Where you helpDistribution partnershipsBrand partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships

Approach preferences not yet specified

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