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Cool Company Raises · $620.0M

Agility Robotics raises a $620.0M round

Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, Agility Robotics makes robots that are made for work. Agility marries design, software, and hardware to build robots capable of doing limitless tasks as part of a blended human-robot workforce. For more information about how Agility is innovating today to create a better tomorrow, visit agilityrobotics.com and follow @agilityrobotics on Twitter.

27 Jul

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Gutgutgoose launches at YC (Summer 2026)

AI training infrastructure via custom probiotics

Cool Company Raises · $18.0M

AndrenaM raises a $18.0M Series A round

AndrenaM is a startup that uses artificial intelligence to analyze sonar data and deliver real-time insights to secure oceans. Founded by former SpaceX engineers, the company aims to modernize the traditional use of hydrophones in defense technology. With a focus on building a distributed sensing network, AndrenaM is set to revolutionize underwater acoustic data processing. The team's innovative approach promises to integrate solutions that are more cost-efficient than existing bespoke systems.

Cool Company Raises · $4.5M

Pilot Protocol raises a $4.5M Seed round

Pilot Protocol is building an internet for agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate effectively. Launched from stealth, the company aims to redefine how agents interact by moving beyond their solitary operation. With $4.5 million in seed funding, Pilot Protocol is positioned to lead significant advancements in this space.

Cool Company Raises · $3.0B

Safe Superintelligence raises a $3.0B round

Safe Superintelligence is an artificial intelligence research lab focused on developing safe AI systems. Co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, the startup aims to address growing concerns about the potential harm of AI technology. Within just three months of its founding, it successfully raised $1 billion to enhance its capabilities. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

25 Jul

Cool Company Raises · $2.6M

Writesonic raises a $2.6M Seed round

Writesonic, Inc. is an AI Search Visibility Platform that helps brands track and improve their online presence across various AI platforms. Founded in 2021 by Samanyou Garg, the company evolved from a basic AI copywriting tool to encompass SEO content and chatbot functionalities. It has raised between $2.6 million and $3.1 million in total funding and is known for its user-friendly interface and various integrations. The platform offers a 7-day free trial for new users.

24 Jul

Cool Company Raises · $129.0M

Scribe Therapeutics raises a $129.0M round

Scribe is enabling the creation of genetic medicines through its CRISPR by Design™ approach to genetic modification.

23 Jul

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Derya launches at YC (Summer 2026)

AI-Native Logistics Office

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Zaplar launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Agentic Hotel Operating System

Cool Company Raises · $36.0M

AegisAI raises a $36.0M Series A round

AegisAI is an AI-native Email Security platform. Our AI agents think like human analysts—stopping Zero-day Phishing, BEC, and Malware attacks while cutting false positives by up to 90%.

22 Jul

Cool Company Raises · $5.2M

Petra Labs raises a $5.2M Seed round

Petra Labs is focused on integrating AI search technology to boost revenue for enterprise businesses. The company employs advanced algorithms to optimize search functionalities and improve user experiences. Their innovative solutions aim to connect AI-driven insights with tangible business outcomes. Petra Labs is dedicated to transforming how enterprises leverage search capabilities.

Cool Company Raises · $1.7B

Atoms raises a $1.7B round

Atoms is Travis Kalanick's industrial automation and robotics company, built out of his CloudKitchens holding company (rebranded Atoms in 2026) and the acquisition of Anthony Levandowski's automation firm Pronto. It builds physical automation for food, mining, and transport — software-controlled robotics to digitize and automate heavy industry. The $1.7B round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Ben Horowitz joining the board.

21 Jul

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Computable launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Buy, sell, and redeem GPU hours for any week with instant liquidity

Cool Company Raises · $32.4M

Gritt raises a $32.4M Series A round

Gritt is building an intelligent system that combines robotics and AI to accelerate the world's infrastructure buildout. The company aims to enhance infrastructure projects through innovative technology. Their solutions include robotic arms designed to integrate with existing systems.

Cool Company Raises · $1.2B

AST SpaceMobile raises a $1.2B round

This entity holds certain S-Band ITU priority rights to MSS frequencies for use in low Earth orbit. The rights facilitate the provision of mobile satellite services across various spectrum bands. Further details about the entity are not specified in the text.

Cool Company Raises · $850.0M

Electra raises a $850.0M round

Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry. With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

Cool Company Raises · $2.5M

Uviquity raises a $2.5M Seed round

Uviquity is a deep tech startup working to change the world.

20 Jul

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Last Accounting Company launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Agent-native accounting firm.

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Manifold launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Low-cost, deployment-ready robotic labor for warehouses

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Olam Labs launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Evaluating models for behavior and performance through simulated games

Cool Company Raises · $10.0M

Self Inspection raises a $10.0M round

Self Inspection is an AI-driven vehicle inspection company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021 by Constantine Yaremtso and a team of experts from Tesla and NVIDIA. The company aims to modernize the vehicle inspection process, making it faster, more consistent, and cost-effective. The company offers an AI-powered vehicle inspection platform that allows auto lenders, rental companies, dealerships, and other automotive professionals to conduct contactless, self-guided inspections using a smartphone camera. The platform analyzes images of the vehicle's exterior, interior, and tires, producing detailed condition reports that include a CR score, damage detection, repair cost estimates, tire health, and OBD2 diagnostics. Key features include fast inspections, AI-powered damage recognition, customizable workflows, and comprehensive reports accessible across platforms. Self Inspection has gained notable clients such as Avis, CarOffer, and Westlake Financial, and has raised $3 million in seed funding, showcasing strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to the vehicle inspection market.

19 Jul

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

Vendo launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Let your users build their own features on top of your product

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

rekursiv.ai launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Scale AI scientists whose own breakthroughs accelerate the next.

18 Jul

Cool Company Raises · YC S26

HERA launches at YC (Summer 2026)

Hera automates mechanical design reviews to catch thousand dollar…

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