AfterRaise/Weekly/Week 6, 2026

The AfterRaise week

Week 6, 2026

87 rounds, $5.8B of announced capital. The largest: Cerebras Systems raised $1.0B. Sorted by size; every figure links to its source.

MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Cerebras Systems
Series H · Sunnyvale, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $1.0B in Series H funding, led by Tiger Global.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredPlatform and infrastructure scalingInfrastructure hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeSecurity reviewData partnershipsPlatform engineeringCloud and compute partners
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
CesiumAstro
Series C · Austin, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised $470M in Series C funding, led by Trousdale Ventures.

The company said the funding supports support expanded manufacturing, accelerated AI-enabled communications development, scaled production of Element, its LEO satellite, and growth of global technical and program teams.

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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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Bedrock Robotics
Series B · San Francisco, USA · Robotics & Manufacturing
What happened

Raised $270M in Series B funding, led by CapitalG and the Valor Atreides AI Fund.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsSupply chain
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Fundamental
Series A · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $255M in Series A funding, led by Oak HC/FT.

The company said the funding supports scale compute, expand enterprise deployments, and rapidly grow the team across research, engineering, and go-to-market.

Likely next InferredTeam growth across core functionsSenior leadership appointmentsNew market entry
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeEnterprise salesData partnershipsProduct leadershipExecutive search
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Lunar Energy
Series C · Mountain View, USA · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised $232M in Series C funding, led by B Capital and Prelude Ventures.

The company said the funding supports scale the deployment of its home battery hardware across the United States and accelerate the expansion of its AI-driven Gridshare software platform to manage distributed energy resources.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpGrid and utility partnershipsIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Positron AI
Series B · Reno, USA · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised $230M in Series B funding, led by ARENA Private Wealth.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpGrid and utility partnershipsIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
VulcanForms
Undisclosed · Devens, USA · Robotics & Manufacturing
What happened

Raised $220M, led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital.

The company said the funding supports further enhance its roadmap and R&D programs that strengthen the platform, advance its materials portfolio, and support future capacity expansion.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpManufacturing scale-upCertificationFactory operationsEngineering hiringDistribution partners
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Goodfire
Series B · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $150M in Series B funding, led by B Capital.

The company said the funding supports advance frontier research initiatives, build the next generation of its core product, and scale partnerships across AI agents and life sciences.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringResearch programme expansion
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringScientific advisers
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Resolve AI
Series A · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $125M in Series A funding, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

The company said the funding supports accelerate product development, expand the engineering and go-to-market teams, and support growing enterprise adoption.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringManufacturing capacity expansion
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringManufacturing leadership
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Kindred
Series B · San Francisco, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $125M in Series B funding, led by NEA and Dylan Field.

The company said the funding supports evolve its community experiences and offerings, including allowing members to build out new, sub-communities where they can open their homes to others within their extended networks, or with whom they share common interests or values.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpChannel partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringEnterprise sales
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Machina Labs
Series C · Los Angeles, USA · Robotics & Manufacturing
What happened

Raised $124M in Series C funding.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpManufacturing scale-upCertificationDistribution partnersIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisers
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Varo Bank
Series G · San Francisco, USA · Fintech & Insurance
What happened

Raised $124M in Series G funding, led by existing investor Warburg Pincus and new investor Coliseum Capital Management.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringMulti-market operations
Where you helpCompliance and licensingRisk managementBanking partnershipsEnterprise salesFraud prevention
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
SynthBee
Undisclosed · Fort Lauderdale, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $100M, led by Crosspoint Capital Partners.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpCloud infrastructureChannel partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Overland AI
Debt · Seattle, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised $100M in Debt funding, led by 8VC.

The company said the funding supports meet rapidly growing demand for ULTRA, its autonomous ground vehicle, as militaries accelerate the integration of ground autonomy directly into operational units.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringOperational scale
Where you helpCertification and airworthinessGovernment relationsSecurity clearance hiringManufacturing scale-upSupply chain
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Midi Health
Series D · Palo Alto, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $100M in Series D funding, led by Goodwater Capital.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpProvider partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsClinical evidence
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Shield Technology Partners
Undisclosed · NYC, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $100M.

The company said the funding supports accelerate product innovation, pursue strategic M&A to strengthen platform capabilities, and double down on building an AI-first infrastructure that equips its partners with resources for long-term value creation.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringPlatform and infrastructure scaling
Where you helpSecurity and SOC 2Cloud infrastructureChannel partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partners
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
newcleo
Undisclosed · Paris, France · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised $85M.

The company said the funding supports support the deployment of its R&D infrastructure in Europe, including the construction of its PRECURSOR non-nuclear reactor, and to accelerate its expansion into the United States market.

Likely next InferredEuropean market entryUS market entryNew market entry
Where you helpGrid and utility partnershipsField operationsIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Connect Music
Undisclosed · Memphis, USA · Media & Creative
What happened

Raised $80M, led by Rockmont Partners and Variant Investments.

The company said the funding supports scale its acquisition and licensing strategy, while deploying proprietary A.I models to expand opportunities for artists to earn more from their intellectual property.

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
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Accrual
Undisclosed · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $75M, led by General Catalyst.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringInfrastructure and compute
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Fieldguide
Series C · San Francisco, USA · Legal & Compliance
What happened

Raised $75M in Series C funding, led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpProfessional services partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsProduct leadership
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Osmo
Series B · NYC, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $70M in Series B funding, led by Two Sigma Ventures.

The company said the funding supports democratize scent design by scaling its proprietary AI-powered olfaction technology, Olfactory Intelligence, across multiple sectors.

Likely next InferredManufacturing capacity expansionSenior operations hiringSupply-chain build-out
Where you helpCommercial leadershipGo-to-market partnershipsManufacturing leadershipSupply-chain partnersQuality and certification specialists
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
TRM Labs
Series C · San Francisco, USA · Cybersecurity
What happened

Raised $70M in Series C funding, led by Blockchain Capital.

The company said the funding supports accelerate investment across three core areas: Advance capabilities to identify and disrupt illicit activity, leveraging stronger linkages between on-chain and off-chain adversarial activity.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsMulti-market operationsExecutive appointments
Where you helpChannel partnershipsEnterprise salesSecurity research hiringCompliance certificationsPublic sector experience
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Ares Interactive
Series A · San Francisco, USA · Consumer & Retail
What happened

Raised $70M in Series A funding, led by General Catalyst.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpRetail partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsGrowth marketing
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Urban SDK
Growth · Jacksonville, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $65M in Growth funding.

The company said the funding supports scale its AI-powered system of action, accelerate the expansion of its geospatial technology into new markets, and enhance its platform's capabilities to help cities optimize resources for public safety and infrastructure.

Likely next InferredGlobal market entryNew market entryFirst local hires in the new market
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeSecurity reviewData partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisers
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Kings League
Undisclosed · Spain · Consumer & Retail
What happened

Raised $63M, led by Alignment Growth.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsOperational scaleMarket consolidation
Where you helpGrowth marketingRetail partnershipsSupply chainBrand leadershipFulfilment operations
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Lawhive
Series B · London, UK · Legal & Compliance
What happened

Raised $60M in Series B funding, led by Mitch Rales.

The company said the funding supports accelerate its expansion across the US and development efforts.

Likely next InferredUS market entryNew market entryFirst local hires in the new market
Where you helpProfessional services partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsProduct leadership
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Chamber
Series A · Washington, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $60M in Series A funding, led by Frist Cressey Ventures.

The company said the funding supports expand partnerships with health plans and cardiology practices, grow into additional markets, and continue building its clinical, operational, and technology teams.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpRevenue operationsCloud infrastructureChannel partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
GenLogs
Series B · Arlington, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $60M in Series B funding, led by Battery Ventures.

The company said the funding supports continue building out its core platform, empowered by its privacy-enabled network of roadside sensors, and extend capabilities to shippers, insurers, governments, and financial institutions.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpChannel partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringEnterprise sales
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Good Culture
Undisclosed · Austin, USA · Consumer & Retail
What happened

Raised $55M.

The company said the funding supports drive continued growth, accelerate product innovation, and expand its distribution presence across North America.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpRetail partnershipsBrand leadershipMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Alaffia Health
Series B · NYC, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $55M in Series B funding, led by Transformation Capital.

The company said the funding supports accelerate research and development in AI and engineering, launch new AI agents across additional modalities, and scale hiring across its product and growth teams.

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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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Third Arc Bio
Series A · Spring House, USA · Biotech & Pharma
What happened

Raised $52M in Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

The company said the funding supports accelerate its I&I portfolio and deliver additional oncology programs into the clinic.

Likely next InferredResearch programme expansionScientific team growthAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpClinical operationsScientific hiringScientific advisersResearch operationsSpecialist suppliers
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Biorce
Series A · Barcelona, Spain · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $52M in Series A funding.

The company said the funding supports grow its team to 250 employees by the end of 2026, and is preparing the launch of a development and R&D hub in Austin, Texas, consolidating its presence in the USA.

Likely next InferredUS market entryProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiring
Where you helpProvider partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringScientific advisers
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Adaption Labs
Seed · San Francisco, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $50M in Seed funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsFounding team growthFirst commercial motion
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
GrubMarket
Series H · San Francisco, USA · Agriculture & Food
What happened

Raised $50M in Series H funding, led by Mike Xu.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpVerification and certificationDistribution partnersGrower partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Poetiq
Seed · Mountain View, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $46M in Seed funding, led by FYRFLY Venture Partners and Surface Ventures.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeData partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
GoCab
Debt · UK · Other
What happened

Raised $45M in Debt funding, led by E3 Capital and JANNGO Capital.

The company said the funding supports grow its presence in current African markets, enter new cities, boost the number of electric vehicles in its fleet, and launch AI tools for credit scoring and risk management.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpCommercial leadershipGo-to-market partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Artificial Labs
Series B · London, UK · Fintech & Insurance
What happened

Raised $45M in Series B funding, led by CommerzVentures.

The company said the funding supports double in size over the next 12 months, consolidate its market position, and expand its global footprint into the US in 2026.

Likely next InferredUS market entryNew market entryFirst local hires in the new market
Where you helpCompliance and licensingBanking partnershipsEnterprise salesFinance hiringRegulatory counsel
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
RapidFort
Series A · San Francisco, USA · Logistics & Mobility
What happened

Raised $42M in Series A funding, led by Blue Cloud Ventures and Forgepoint Capital.

The company said the funding supports accelerate its next phase of growth across product innovation, platform expansion, and enterprise adoption: Go-to-Market Expansion: Scaling sales, marketing, and partnerships to meet increasing demand for automated remediation.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpCarrier and network partnershipsOperations hiringEnterprise salesInfrastructure partnershipsMarket-entry advisers
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Forerunner
Undisclosed · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $39M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringInfrastructure and compute
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MoveFundingObserved7 months ago
Duna
Series A · Germany · Other
What happened

Raised €30M in Series A funding, led by CapitalG.

The company said the funding supports expand operations and its development efforts.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpGo-to-market partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsCommercial leadership
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