Funding
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Series DImpulse Space
Impulse Space, founded by SpaceX engine veteran Tom Mueller, builds highly maneuverable in-space transfer vehicles. Its Mira and Helios spacecraft move satellites between orbits for commercial and government buyers.
Series AFocused Energy
Germany-based Focused Energy develops laser-powered inertial confinement fusion reactors using direct-drive technology to compress fuel pellets. It aims to fire many shots per second to reach commercial fusion power.
Series ALayup Parts
Layup Parts applies software and automation to carbon-fiber and fiberglass composite manufacturing. Founded by an ex-Anduril engineer, it aims to make ordering custom composite parts as easy as buying on Amazon.
Series ABoard
Board is a 24-inch touchscreen device that blends physical board games with video-game interactivity via piece-recognition tech. Founded by Mirror's Brynn Putnam, it pitches "together tech" that brings people into the same room.
Series BXCENA
XCENA designs memory-optimized chips that cut AI inference bottlenecks by processing data near DRAM instead of shuttling it between CPUs and GPUs. The South Korean startup says its MX1 chip can collapse ten servers' work onto one.
Series B1Corgi
Corgi provides insurance built for startups, with AI-native underwriting across tech, cyber and general liability. It covers modern risks that legacy policies miss, including AI-related losses.
Series CH1
H1 is a healthcare data platform selling detailed physician information to pharma companies, hospital systems and insurers. It reached profitability and forecasts over 40% growth.
Series CCognition
Cognition develops Devin, an autonomous AI software engineer serving enterprise clients. The company reached roughly $492M in annualized revenue run-rate with rapid month-over-month growth.
Series CWeRoad
WeRoad is a Milan-based group-travel platform for younger travelers seeking shared-interest trips with built-in social connection. It is expanding into local events and entering the U.S. market.
Series BTriomics
Triomics builds an AI platform trained on oncology data to automate clinical-trial matching and appointment prep for cancer centers. It serves institutions including Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center.
Series FStord
Stord runs a network of warehouses plus inventory and fulfillment software for e-commerce brands. It positions itself as an Amazon alternative that lets brands keep the customer relationship.
Series CScapia
Scapia is an Indian fintech that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and UPI payments in one app. It targets younger Indian travelers with integrated flight, hotel and commerce features.