January 3, 2026
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Software-First AI Pioneer Lemurian Labs Raises $28M Series A to Break Hardware Lock-In

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Lemurian Labs, the Silicon Valley-based deep-tech startup, has successfully secured $28 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, including convertible securities previously raised. The substantial capital infusion is set to accelerate the deployment of Lemurian Labs‘ software-centric platform, which aims to liberate Artificial Intelligence workloads from the constraints of specific, expensive hardware. The round…

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Etaily Secures Strategic Investment Led by SMBC, Pushing Total Funding Past $24M

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Etaily, the Philippines’ digital-native retail platform, has successfully secured a significant strategic investment led by Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) through its SMBC Asia Rising fund. The new funding round brings etaily’s total capital raised to over $24 million, earmarking the capital to accelerate its expansion and focus on the burgeoning social commerce landscape…

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TRIANA Biomedicines Secures Oversubscribed $120 Million Series B to Advance Molecular Glue Degrader Pipeline

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TRIANA Biomedicines said on Thursday it had closed an oversubscribed $120 million Series B financing, strengthening its push to bring a new class of molecular glue degraders into the clinic, including its lead candidate, TRI-611, for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The round was co-led by new investors (Ascenta Capital) and (Bessemer…

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The Autonomous Consumer: Pine Secures $25M from Fortwest Capital to Eliminate Digital Chores with AI Agent

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Pine, a rapidly ascending AI platform that acts as an autonomous digital agent for consumers, today announced the successful close of a $25 million Series A funding round. The financing, which positions Pine to scale its unique “ask-and-it’s-done” technology, was led by Fortwest Capital. Pine’s platform moves beyond the reactive nature of chatbots; it is…

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Junevity Closes $20 Million Seed Round to Pioneer Cell Reprogramming with siRNA for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

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Junevity, a pioneering biotechnology company with the ambitious mission of extending human healthspan through advanced cell reprogramming, today announced it has successfully expanded its Seed financing to a total of $20 million with an additional $10 million investment. The new capital was jointly led by Goldcrest Capital and Godfrey Capital, providing the runway necessary to…

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Angle Health Raises $134M to Scale AI-Native Health Benefits, Stabilizing Costs for 62 Million SMB Employees

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The American healthcare benefits landscape is at an inflection point, with small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) facing the stark reality of double-digit premium hikes—the largest rate increases in 15 years. This daunting backdrop has made the financial and operational model of the traditional health insurer obsolete, paving the way for a new breed of technology-native…

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🏡 Ridley Raises $6.4 Million Seed Round, Led by Fifth Wall, to Launch Commission-Free Real Estate Marketplace

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Ridley, the artificial intelligence-powered real estate platform committed to eliminating costly commission fees for homeowners, today announced it has closed a $6.4 million seed funding round. The investment was spearheaded by Fifth Wall, recognized as the world’s largest investment firm focused on technology for the built environment. The round saw strong participation from a coalition…

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Autolane Secures $7.4M, Unveils Curbside Operating System with Simon® to Tame Autonomous Vehicle Chaos

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Autolane, a leading innovator in autonomous vehicle infrastructure, today announced a successful $7.4 million funding round co-led by prominent venture firms Draper Associates and Hyperplane. The capital, which also included participation from LAUNCH and Feld Ventures, is set to accelerate the deployment of Autolane’s groundbreaking curbside operating system. Concurrently, the company is launching its technology…

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Aether Biomachines Secures $15M to Deploy AI-Designed Proteins, Accelerating America’s Industrial Independence

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Aether Biomachines, an American artificial intelligence company focused on delivering real-world industrial solutions using AI-designed proteins, today announced it has raised an additional $15 million in funding. The round was led by Tribe Capital, with significant participation from both new and existing investors, including Natural Capital, Henkel Corporation, Resilience Reserve, Shrug Capital, 4DX Ventures, Unless…

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Ostium Secures $24 Million in Fresh Funding, Co-Led by General Catalyst and Jump Crypto, to Revolutionize Global Markets Onchain

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Ostium Labs, Co., the developer behind the groundbreaking Ostium protocol, today announced a significant infusion of capital, totaling $24 million, to accelerate its mission of bringing global financial markets onto the blockchain. The funding package includes a robust **$20 million Series A round** co-led by top-tier venture firm General Catalyst and crypto-focused investment powerhouse Jump…

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