AfterRaise/Weekly/Week 17, 2026

The AfterRaise week

Week 17, 2026

65 rounds, $5.1B of announced capital. The largest: Vertical Bridge raised $1.5B. Sorted by size; every figure links to its source.

MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Vertical Bridge
Bridge · Delray Beach, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $1.5B in Bridge funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredPlatform and infrastructure scalingInfrastructure hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpGo-to-market partnershipsPlatform engineeringCloud and compute partnersSecurity reviewCommercial leadership
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
VAST Data
Series F · NYC, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $1.0B in Series F funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringMulti-market operations
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeAI governanceEnterprise salesSecurity reviewModel evaluation
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Blue Energy
Undisclosed · Chevy Chase, USA · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised $380M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredManufacturing capacity expansionSenior operations hiringSupply-chain build-out
Where you helpGrid and utility partnershipsCertificationIndustrial partnershipsManufacturing leadershipSupply-chain partners
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Wasabi Technologies
Debt · Boston, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $250M in Debt funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredPlatform and infrastructure scalingInfrastructure hiringAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpGo-to-market partnershipsPlatform engineeringCloud and compute partnersSecurity reviewCommercial leadership
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Reliable Robotics
Undisclosed · Mountain View, USA · Robotics & Manufacturing
What happened

Raised $160M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredAggressive multi-front expansionSenior executive hiringOperational scale
Where you helpSupply chainManufacturing scale-upCertificationFactory operationsEngineering hiring
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Ray Therapeutics
Series B · Berkeley, USA · Biotech & Pharma
What happened

Raised $125M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredResearch programme expansionScientific team growthAggressive multi-front expansion
Where you helpClinical operationsScientific hiringScientific advisersResearch operationsSpecialist suppliers
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Omni
Series C · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $120M in Series C 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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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Verda
Debt · Helsinki, Finland · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $117M in Debt funding, led by Lifeline Ventures.

The company said the funding supports accelerate development of their AI cloud infrastructure and expansion in Europe, the US and Asia.

Likely next InferredAsia market entryEuropean market entryUS market entry
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeSecurity reviewData partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Tortugas Neuroscience
Series A · Framingham, USA · Biotech & Pharma
What happened

Raised $106M 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
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Pulnovo Medical
Undisclosed · NYC, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
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 helpClinical evidenceRegulatory affairsReimbursement and market accessHospital procurement experienceQuality systems
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Zum
Undisclosed · Redwood City, USA · Logistics & Mobility
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 helpCarrier and network partnershipsOperations hiringCustoms and complianceFleet operationsEnterprise sales
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Loop
Series C · San Francisco, USA · Logistics & Mobility
What happened

Raised $95M in Series C funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringManufacturing capacity expansion
Where you helpCarrier and network partnershipsInfrastructure partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
AcuityMD
Series C · Boston, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $80M 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 helpProvider partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringClinical evidence
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Cloudsmith
Series C · UK · Other
What happened

Raised $72M in Series C funding, led by TCV and.

The company said the funding supports accelerate product development and expand its go-to-market capabilities.

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
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Orkes
Series B · Santa Clara, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $60M 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 helpChannel partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringEnterprise sales
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Courier Health
Series B · NYC, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $50M 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 helpClinical evidenceRegulatory affairsReimbursement and market accessHospital procurement experienceQuality systems
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
NeoCognition
Seed · Palo Alto, USA · Education & HR
What happened

Raised $40M in Seed funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredResearch programme expansionScientific team growthAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpScientific advisersResearch operationsSpecialist suppliersInstitutional partnershipsEnterprise sales
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Tava Health
Series C · Salt Lake City, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $40M 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 helpClinical evidenceRegulatory affairsReimbursement and market accessHospital procurement experienceQuality systems
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Afresh
Undisclosed · San Francisco, USA · Agriculture & Food
What happened

Raised $34M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpDistribution partnersGrower partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Rivan
Undisclosed · London, UK · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised $34M, led by IQ Capital.

The company said the funding supports support the deployment of Europe's largest synthetic natural gas (SNG) plant, the opening of a new 50,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in London and more than double the team to 100 people.

Likely next InferredManufacturing capacity expansionSenior operations hiringSupply-chain build-out
Where you helpGrid and utility partnershipsCertificationIndustrial partnershipsManufacturing leadershipSupply-chain partners
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Univity
Series A · France · Other
What happened

Raised $32M in Series A funding, led by Bpifrance.

The company said the funding supports launch up to 3,400 satellites and provide high-speed connectivity to telecommunications operators.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringAccelerated hiring across functions
Where you helpCommercial leadershipGo-to-market partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Atmos Space Cargo
Series A · Germany · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised €26M in Series A funding, led by Balnord and Expansion.

The company said the funding supports support an initial three-vehicle Phoenix 2 fleet, the launch of Atmos Works for governmental and defence customers, and development of Phoenix 3, its new orbital return vehicle.

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
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Decade Energy
Undisclosed · Paris, France · Energy & Climate
What happened

Raised €22M, led by Eiffel Investment Group and SET Ventures.

The company said the funding supports scale its infrastructure deployment across France, enhance its energy optimization software, and expand its operations into new international markets including Germany, the Nordics, and Poland.

Likely next InferredGlobal market entryEuropean market entryNew market entry
Where you helpGrid and utility partnershipsIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructureIn-market partnerships
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Monk
Series A · NYC, 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
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Stellar Cyber
Debt · San Jose, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $25M in Debt 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
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Humble
Seed · San Francisco, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $24M in Seed funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredFounding team growthFirst commercial motion
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Minish Technology
Undisclosed · Los Angeles, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $22M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredOperational scaleMarket consolidation
Where you helpClinical evidenceRegulatory affairsReimbursement and market accessHospital procurement experienceQuality systems
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Petual
Undisclosed · San Francisco, USA · Legal & Compliance
What happened

Raised $20M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringRegulatory and certification milestones
Where you helpProfessional services partnershipsLegal domain hiringProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineering
Approach preferences not yet specified
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MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Render Networks
Growth · Denver, USA · Enterprise Software
What happened

Raised $20M in Growth funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringPlatform and infrastructure scaling
Where you helpSecurity and SOC 2Cloud infrastructureChannel partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partners
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Mosaic
Series A · NYC, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $18M 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
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
AlixLabs
Series A · Lund, Sweden · Semiconductors & Hardware
What happened

Raised €15M in Series A funding.

The company said the funding supports accelerate product development, expand technical capabilities, and strengthen partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers.

Likely next InferredNew market entryFirst local hires in the new marketLocal entity and legal setup
Where you helpCertificationHardware engineeringIndustrial partnershipsMarket-entry advisersLocal employment infrastructure
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Rilian
Seed · Mclean, USA · Defence, Space & Aerospace
What happened

Raised $18M in Seed funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredFounding team growthFirst commercial motion
Where you helpCertification and airworthinessGovernment relationsSecurity clearance hiringManufacturing scale-upSupply chain
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Band
Seed · San Francisco, USA · Other
What happened

Raised $17M in Seed funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredFounding team growthFirst commercial motion
Where you helpCommercial leadershipOperations hiringGo-to-market partnershipsFinance and compliance
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
TextQL
Strategic · NYC, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $17M in Strategic funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringOperational scale
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringInfrastructure and compute
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Amperos Health
Series A · NYC, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $16M 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 helpProvider partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringClinical evidence
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
C-Infinity
Undisclosed · Mountain View, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $16M.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringManufacturing capacity expansion
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringManufacturing leadership
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Zócalo Health
Series A · Kenmore, USA · Healthcare & Medtech
What happened

Raised $15M in Series A funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredRepeatable go-to-market buildFirst senior commercial hires
Where you helpClinical evidenceRegulatory affairsReimbursement and market accessHospital procurement experienceQuality systems
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
InsightFinder
Series B · Durham, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $15M in Series B funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredProduct launches and new tiersProduct leadership hiringCommercial scale-up
Where you helpData partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partnersSpecialist engineeringInfrastructure and compute
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Eigen
Seed · San Francisco, USA · AI & Data Infrastructure
What happened

Raised $15M in Seed funding.

The announcement did not set out what the funding supports.

Likely next InferredFounding team growthFirst commercial motion
Where you helpInfrastructure and computeAI governanceEnterprise salesSecurity reviewModel evaluation
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource
MoveFundingObserved4 months ago
Zenskar
Series A · NYC, USA · Robotics & Manufacturing
What happened

Raised $15M 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 helpEngineering hiringDistribution partnersIndustrial partnershipsProduct leadershipDesign partners
Approach preferences not yet specified
Company roomSource

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