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30 Sept

Proximal raises a $15.0M round

Cool Company Raises · $15.0M

Proximal is an AI coding data startup based in New York City. Founded in 2025, the company develops an advanced AI infrastructure platform that automates the post-training feedback loop across complex operational domains. It specializes in converting unstructured real-world data into rigorous evaluation sandboxes to expose model reasoning flaws for optimization. Proximal aims to expand its reach into various verticals, including drug discovery and software refactoring.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Machine-Learning Erik Bernhardsson Kevin Weil Liam Fedus+5 more

15 Sept

Liquid Compute raises a $15.0M Seed round

Cool Company Raises · $15.0M

Liquid Compute is a marketplace company focused on building regulated venues for trading AI infrastructure. The company emerged from stealth with significant seed funding to further its mission. Founded by Ronit Jain and Aarav Patel, Liquid Compute aims to transform the way AI infrastructure is exchanged. It is a Y Combinator company that originated as Pluto.

Artificial-Intelligence Blockchain Machine-Learning Dmitry Balyasny Ufo Holdings Brainchild Holdings+6 more

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