AfterRaise/Weekly/Week 9, 2026

The AfterRaise week

Week 9, 2026

72 rounds, $3.6B of announced capital. The largest: SambaNova raised $350M. Sorted by size; every figure links to its source.

MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
SambaNova
Series E · San Jose, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $350M in Series E funding.

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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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Axelera AI
Debt · Eindhoven, Netherlands · Semiconductors & Hardware
What happened

Raised $250M in Debt funding, led by Innovation Industries.

The company said the funding supports scale manufacturing efforts, expand its customer success organization and Partner Accelerator Network, and continue advancing the software tools and SDK.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpCertificationIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Shine
Undisclosed · Janesville, USA · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised $240M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringOperational scale
Where you helpRegulatory affairsGrid and utility partnershipsProject financeField operationsCertification
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Yendo
Series B · Dallas, USA · Fintech & Insurance
What happened

Raised $200M in Series B funding.

The company said the funding supports accelerate the growth of its full line of credit card products, including its credit card.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpBanking partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringCompliance and licensing
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Allica Bank
Series D · USA · Fintech & Insurance
What happened

Raised $155M in Series D funding.

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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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Revel
Series B · Los Angeles, USA · Semiconductors & Hardware
What happened

Raised $150M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpHardware engineeringIndustrial partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Honest Health
Undisclosed · Nashville, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $140M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringOperational scale
Where you helpClinical evidenceRegulatory affairsReimbursement and market accessHospital procurement experienceQuality systems
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Slate Medicines
Series A · Raleigh, USA · Biotech & Pharma
What happened

Raised $130M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringRepeatable go-to-market build
Where you helpClinical operationsRegulatory affairsCMC and manufacturingQuality systemsMedical affairs
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Code Metal
Series B · Boston, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $125M in Series B funding, led by Salesforce Ventures.

The company said the funding supports increase engineering capacity, accelerate product development, expand commercial and government partnerships, and scale its global go-to-market operations.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpEnterprise salesRevenue operationsCloud infrastructureCommercial hiringChannel partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Ubicquia
Series D · Fort Lauderdale, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $106M in Series D funding, led by 67 Capital and Marunouchi Innovation Partners.

The company said the funding supports accelerate AI development across solutions and expand direct sales initiatives both domestically and internationally.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
VITURE
Undisclosed · San Francisco, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $100M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringOperational scale
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Basis
Series B · NYC, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $100M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringInfrastructure and compute
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Aalyria
Series B · Livermore, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised $100M in Series B funding, led by Battery Ventures and J2 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 helpMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnershipsCertification and airworthinessGovernment relations
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
ZaiNar
Undisclosed · Belmont, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $100M.

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 partnershipsProduct leadershipMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Profound
Series C · NYC, USA · Media & Creative
What happened

Raised $96M in Series C funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringCommercial team build-out
Where you helpDistribution partnershipsCreative hiringBrand partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partners
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Dwelly
Debt · London, UK · Property & Construction
What happened

Raised $93M in Debt funding, led by global investment and transformation company.

The company said the funding supports growth through a series of M&A deals across the UK.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAcquisitions and consolidation
Where you helpProject partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringCorporate finance advisers
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
UpGuard
Series C · USA · Other
What happened

Raised $75M in Series C funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsMulti-market operationsExecutive appointments
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Freeform
Series B · Hawthorne, USA · Robotics & Manufacturing
What happened

Raised $67M in Series B funding, led by Erik Palitsch.

The company said the funding supports accelerate Skyfall, its next generation factory platform, and expand operations.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpManufacturing scale-upCertificationEngineering hiringDistribution partnersIndustrial partnerships
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Humand
Series A · San Francisco, USA · Education & HR
What happened

Raised $66M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsRepeatable go-to-market buildFirst senior commercial hires
Where you helpInstitutional partnershipsEnterprise salesContent and curriculumCustomer successInternational expansion
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Encord
Series C · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $60M in Series C funding.

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
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Rowspace
Series A · San Francisco, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised $50M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringCertification and airworthinessGovernment relations
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Pepper
Series C · NYC, USA · Agriculture & Food
What happened

Raised $50M in Series C funding, led by Lead Edge Capital.

The company said the funding supports expand product innovation, deepen AI-enabled capabilities, and accelerate adoption across the independent food distribution ecosystem.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpDistribution partnersGrower partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Nimble
Series B · NYC, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $47M in Series B funding.

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
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Letter AI
Series B · Chicago, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $40M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

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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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Slang AI
Series B · NYC, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $36M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpProvider partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringClinical evidence
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Frankenburg Technologies
Series A · Tallinn, Estonia · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised €30M in Series A funding, led by Plural and followed by SmartCap.

The company said the funding supports build new missile-manufacturing capacity in Europe, with a focus on production, resilience and regeneration.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringManufacturing capacity expansion
Where you helpCertification and airworthinessManufacturing scale-upProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Astelia
Undisclosed · NYC, USA · Cybersecurity
What happened

Raised $35M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpChannel partnershipsThreat intelligence partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Chariot Defense
Series A · San Francisco, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised $34M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsRepeatable go-to-market buildFirst senior commercial hires
Where you helpCertification and airworthinessGovernment relationsSecurity clearance hiringManufacturing scale-upSupply chain
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
STS Digital
Undisclosed · Zug, Switzerland · Fintech & Insurance
What happened

Raised $30M, led by CMT Digital.

The company said the funding supports rapidly scale the its spot and options platform, and deepen its market-making capabilities.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpBanking partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringCompliance and licensing
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Croissant
Undisclosed · USA · Other
What happened

Raised $28M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsOperational scaleMarket consolidation
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Subject
Undisclosed · Beverly Hills, USA · Education & HR
What happened

Raised $28M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpInstitutional partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringEnterprise sales
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Sensera Systems
Series B · Denver, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $27M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAccelerated hiring across functionsCommercial scale-upNew market preparation
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
ThreatAware
Undisclosed · London, UK · Cybersecurity
What happened

Raised $25M, led by One Peak.

The company said the funding supports expand its North American operations and accelerate its product roadmap, including the launch of its AI-powered security workspace.

Likely next InferredUS market entryNew market entryFirst local hires in the new market
Where you helpChannel partnershipsThreat intelligence partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
NODA AI
Series A · Austin, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $25M in Series A funding.

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
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Turbine
Series B · Budapest, Hungary · Biotech & Pharma
What happened

Raised $25M in Series B funding, led by Interactive Venture Partners.

The company said the funding supports expand its platform to virtualize new assays across discovery and translational medicine.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpClinical operationsScientific hiringLicensing and BD partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
FirmPilot
Series A · Miami, USA · Media & Creative
What happened

Raised $22M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringCommercial team build-out
Where you helpDistribution partnershipsCreative hiringBrand partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partners
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Koah
Series A · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $20M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringRepeatable go-to-market build
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringInfrastructure and compute
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Solid
Seed · NYC, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $20M in Seed 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 helpCloud infrastructureChannel partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
Flinn.ai
Series A · Vienna, Austria · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $20M in Series A funding, led by HV Capital.

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

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpRegulatory affairsQuality systemsClinical hiringProvider partnershipsMarket-entry advisers
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved6 months ago
BeyondMath
Seed · London, UK · Other
What happened

Raised $18M in Seed funding, led by Cambridge Innovation Capital.

The company said the funding supports scale up the commercial deployment of its generative physics technology and increase its research capacity.

Likely next InferredResearch programme expansionScientific team growthCommercial team build-out
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsScientific advisersResearch operations
Approach preferences not yet specified
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