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Anthropic Raises $30B in Massive Series G Funding
Generative AI leader Anthropic secured $30 billion in Series G funding, valuing it at $380 billion post-money, the largest VC deal of 2026 and second-largest ever. GIC and Coatue led, with D.E. Shaw, Dragoneer, Founders Fund, Iconiq, and MGX participating. This underscores surging investor confidence in AI infrastructure.
Apptronik Secures $520M for Humanoid Robots
Austin-based AI robotics firm Apptronik raised $520 million, extending its Series A to over $935 million total. The funding fuels development of humanoid robots amid growing automation demand. This positions Apptronik as a key player in physical AI applications.
Inertia Enterprises Lands $450M Series A for Fusion Energy
Livermore fusion startup Inertia Enterprises raised $450 million in Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with Google Ventures and Threshold joining. Funds accelerate commercialization of inertial confinement fusion for clean energy. Investors bet on fusion's path to grid-scale power.
Axiom Space Closes $350M for Space Station Successor
Houston space tech unicorn Axiom Space raised $350 million led by Type One Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority. The funding supports building a post-ISS station and moon mission spacesuits. This advances commercial space infrastructure.
Ever Raises $31M for Used EV Marketplace
EV marketplace startup Ever secured $31 million led by Eclipse to streamline used EV transactions, addressing pricing, battery health, and financing issues. The vertical platform aims to build trust in the growing used EV segment. Funds will enhance inspection and transparency features.
Nebius Reports Surging Capex in AI Cloud Expansion
AI cloud startup Nebius posted sharp infrastructure spending increases to secure GPUs and data centers, competing with hyperscalers for enterprise AI capacity. This highlights the capital-intensive nature of 'neocloud' providers. Growth focuses on predictable performance for customers.
xAI Faces Co-Founder Departures Post-SpaceX Merger
Multiple xAI co-founders have exited following its SpaceX merger, signaling leadership churn amid scaling challenges in product, compute, and organization. Questions arise on governance and integration post-merger. Execution and culture frictions are under scrutiny.
Simile Raises $100M for AI Simulation Tools
Palo Alto startup Simile secured $100 million Series A led by Index Ventures to develop AI agents for simulated environments. The platform targets advanced simulation applications. This bolsters AI's role in virtual testing and modeling.
Garner Health Secures $118M Series D
New York-based Garner Health raised $118 million Series D led by Kleiner Perkins for its digital platform helping patients find healthcare providers. Funds support expansion in healthcare navigation. It addresses access challenges via AI-driven matching.
Mozart AI Raises $6M for Generative Music Platform
Mozart AI secured $6 million seed to expand its generative audio workstation for prompt-driven music, artwork, and videos. Led by Balderton in UK round equivalent to £4.4M, it targets artist tools and mobile launch. Debate grows on AI music's copyright implications.
Stanhope AI Closes £5.9M Seed for On-Device AI
UK startup Stanhope AI raised £5.86 million seed for brain-inspired on-device intelligence in drones, robotics, and defense. Funds accelerate field trials and deployments of Real World Models. Part of £116.9M UK funding wave in AI and fintech.
Satlyt Advances Space Data Centers with New Funding
Silicon Valley's Satlyt, developing LEO space-based data centers, received grants from NASA, Google, Nvidia, and $25K from San Jose. It licensed DiskSat for autonomous in-orbit processing, pitching at Startup Space 2026. Enables decentralized space computing.