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26 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $70.0M

Nevis raises a $70.0M Series B round

Nevis is an AI platform for wealth management that helps financial advisors automate their administrative workflows end-to-end. The company serves some of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the US and supports Registered Investment Advisors managing over $50 billion in client assets. By using AI to improve operational efficiency, Nevis allows advisors to focus on delivering high-quality client service and growing their businesses. Nevis aims to transform the wealth management space by addressing the challenges of advisor capacity and administrative bottlenecks.

Software The Charles Schwab Corporation Quantumlight EQT Ventures $50M+

22 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $66.0M

Blacksmith raises a $66.0M Series C round

Blacksmith makes CI faster, more cost-effective, and more reliable by avoiding hyperscaler-based solutions and running GitHub Actions on high-performance hardware with gaming-grade CPUs — tuned for maximum throughput and enhanced with growing observability capabilities. This approach eliminates build bottlenecks, lowers infrastructure costs, and gives teams a clear view into pipeline health. In the AI era, where rapid iteration is critical, Blacksmith keeps development cycles moving — enabling faster validation, safer deployments, and more competitive release schedules. Founded in 2024 by engineers from Faire and Cockroach Labs, Blacksmith is backed by Google Ventures, Y Combinator, and leading dev infrastructure angels.

Software $50M+

20 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $4.0M

Gradient raises a $4.0M Pre-Seed round

Gradient is an AI-native accounting firm for US startups, offering managed bookkeeping, tax and compliance for a flat monthly fee, with licensed CPAs signing returns.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Kima Ventures Heartfelt TinyVC Acadian Ventures+2 more

19 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $30.0M

Tolan raises a $30.0M round

Tolan is a voice-first AI companion app that uses persistent relationships and memory to provide emotional support and assist with routine tasks. Founded in 2023, the platform allows users to create customized AI characters that retain months of conversation history, enabling personalized interactions for users seeking companionship and practical help. The app features voice conversations, video calls, and integration with photos and current events to enhance user engagement. Tolan targets users caring for relatives or experiencing periods of solitude, with 70% of its user base being women aged 30-45.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Messaging Homebrew Khosla Ventures Union Square Ventures+2 more

13 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $6.1M

Lightsprint raises a $6.1M Seed round

Lightsprint is a Y Combinator-backed startup that enables non-technical employees like product managers, designers, and operations workers to directly modify a company's codebase using AI agents. The platform converts plain English requests into reviewable pull requests, streamlining the traditional software development workflow that typically takes 2-3 months. It serves as a one-stop shop connecting to existing code, generating requirements documents, code, and live previews while maintaining engineer oversight. The startup works with over 100 companies and has a six-person team split between San Francisco and Singapore.

Software Artificial-Intelligence SAAS $1M+Enterprise-Software

Cool Company Raises · $10.7M

Graylark raises a $10.7M Seed round

Graylark is a Boston-based software company that develops AI-powered visual intelligence tools. Their mission is to turn the physical world into real-time search. The company produces Raven, a frontline visual intelligence platform that aids investigators in determining image locations, identifying vehicles, and evaluating the authenticity of visual content.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Analytics AI Grant Alexandr Wang Recorded Future+3 more

12 Oct

Cool Company Raises · voicepatrol.dev

VoicePatrol announces a Seed round

VoicePatrol is an Artificial Intelligence-based startup that provides real-time protection against toxic behaviors in multiplayer game voice chats. The product monitors and analyzes voice conversations to detect and manage incidents of harassment and abuse. By implementing advanced algorithms, it helps game developers to maintain a safer gaming environment, ultimately increasing player retention and revenue. Launched in the first half of 2024, VoicePatrol is designed to be cross-platform compatible and supports multiple languages.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Gaming Impact Ventures Ollin Ventures The Build Fund+1 more

9 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $60.0M

Hone raises a $60.0M Seed round

Hone is a San Francisco-based A.I. start-up founded by Austrian entrepreneur Moritz Stephan that builds autonomous A.I. agents called "Engines" designed to independently manage and complete specific business goals over extended periods. These agents learn company systems, processes, and workflows to achieve objectives such as improving customer retention, reducing procurement costs, or increasing sales conversions. The company implements security measures including decision simulation, human approval requirements, and comprehensive logging to ensure responsible deployment of A.I. agents with access to sensitive systems.

Software Elad Gil SV Angel Scott Wu Benchmark Index Ventures+1 more

6 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $10.0M

Authors First raises a $10.0M Seed round

Authors First is a NYC provider of a book-to-screen studio and distribution platform. The company offers a human-led, AI-enabled service that collaborates directly with authors for adaptations of their works. Their platform focuses on character design, scripting, storyboarding, and virtual cinematography. Authors First ensures authors retain creative authority and final-cut approval over adaptations.

Software Bolt Ventures Andy Mills Mike Duggal John Kline Brand Foundry+2 more

3 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $700.0M

FieldAI raises a $700.0M round

FieldAI is a physical AI and robotic autonomy company based in Irvine, CA. It specializes in developing embodied AI software that enhances autonomous robot operations in real-world environments. The company's Field Foundation Models allow robots to navigate dynamic and unpredictable conditions without the need for maps or GPS. FieldAI is focused on global growth and product development in locomotion and manipulation.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Machine-Learning $100M+Robotics

2 Oct

Cool Company Raises · $4.5M

Photon raises a $4.5M Seed round

Photon is an AI startup based in San Francisco that helps developers replace traditional mobile applications with AI-powered agents. The company provides a suite of tools including a unified API, an extensible channel framework, and a command-line interface. Photon enables agents to operate across messaging services like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The company focuses on delivering high uptime, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure for these applications.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Messaging A*Vercel Hong Shan+6 more

Cool Company Raises · $3.5M

Bodhium Labs raises a $3.5M Pre-Seed round

Bodhium Labs, based in Menlo Park, California, is an applied AI startup focused on developing a simulation and testing layer for marketing teams. Founded in 2026, the company aims to equip marketers with tools to predict the effectiveness of their content and strategies before deployment. Bodhium Labs specializes in closed-loop AI systems that facilitate simulation and testing of marketing tactics to enhance ROI and lower costs.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Machine-Learning Streamlined Ventures Long Journey Ventures $1M+

30 Sept

Cool Company Raises · $22.0M

OuterSignal raises a $22.0M Series A round

OuterSignal is an agentic customer intelligence platform that helps brands understand their customers on a personal level, allowing for 1:1 personalization in marketing. Launched in January, the company has rapidly grown to support thousands of consumer businesses and facilitate hundreds of millions of orders. By leveraging public context, OuterSignal transforms customer interactions to enhance retention, acquisition, and conversion. The platform is designed to empower brands to deliver tailored experiences to consumers.

Software Advertising E-Commerce Nik Sharma James Beshara Sahil Bhaiwala+26 more

Cool Company Raises · $7.3M

Beltic raises a $7.3M Seed round

Beltic is a company focused on building agent verification infrastructure to empower businesses to confidently do business with agents. Their Know Your Agent (KYA) platform ensures trust in AI agents by providing verification and authorization infrastructure. With a mission to support the agentic economy, Beltic addresses the need for reliable identity and trust systems as transactions become increasingly autonomous. Led by experts in identity, payments, and data, Beltic is positioned to redefine the standards for agent verification.

Software Collide Capital Oxford Seed Fund Restive Ventures Norwest Venture Partners $1M+

Cool Company Raises · $15.0M

Proximal raises a $15.0M round

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

29 Sept

Cool Company Raises · $7.0M

RemoteThreat raises a $7.0M Seed round

RemoteThreat is an AI-enabled offensive cyber operations platform company founded by security veterans Chris Thompson and Shawn Jones. The company's O/C/O Platform is a fully integrated, end-to-end commercial solution designed for enterprise red teams, U.S. government mission teams, and vetted defense partners. The platform combines eight connected systems including mission planning, command-and-control infrastructure, implants, and AI-assisted operations while maintaining human control over mission decisions. RemoteThreat's team includes operators, researchers, and engineers with experience from IBM X-Force, Mandiant, SpecterOps, Microsoft, and government organizations.

Information-Technology Software Artificial-Intelligence $1M+Cyber-Security

28 Sept

Cool Company Raises · $10.0M

Presto raises a $10.0M round

Presto is the Voice AI market leader for restaurant drive-thrus. Presto’s products increase revenue, decrease labor costs, improve staff productivity, and standardize/enhance the guest experience. Presto is expanding nationwide with several of the most recognized quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands in the United States. Based in Silicon Valley, Presto is backed by Voice AI specialist Remus Capital and delivers a Connected Enterprise AI vision that provides a full suite of Vertical AI solutions for restaurant chains, enabling end-to-end automation.

Information-Technology Software Remus Capital $10M+

Cool Company Raises · $750.0M

Modal raises a $750.0M round

Modal is a company that provides a global, code-first compute platform built specifically for AI and machine learning workloads. Its platform supports the full machine learning lifecycle, from training and inference to batch processing and sandboxed environments. Modal’s technology is designed to address the growing demands of AI workloads, including generative AI inference, large language model fine-tuning, computational biotech, media processing, and other resource-intensive applications. With headquarters in New York, Stockholm, and San Francisco, Modal’s customer base includes companies working on a wide range of AI applications, from drug discovery to generative media production.

Software Information-Technology-Services Accel $100M+

25 Sept

Cool Company Raises · $85.0M

Go.AI raises a $85.0M Series A round

Go.AI is a provider of an on-premises, examiner-ready AI infrastructure platform designed for regulated industries. The company enables institutions to deploy AI securely and compliantly within their existing systems. Their offerings include the Go1, an AI hardware and software solution, along with the Go.OS software operating system. Go.AI currently processes over 12.5 million queries daily across various sectors.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Machine-Learning $50M+

Cool Company Raises · $1.5B

Fireworks AI raises a $1.5B Series D round

Fireworks is the fastest way to build, tune, and scale AI on open models. Ship production-ready AI in seconds on our globally distributed cloud infrastructure, optimized for your use case. Fireworks powers production workloads at companies like Uber, Doordash, Notion, and Cursor—delivering 15× faster speed, 4× lower latency, and 4× more concurrency than closed models.

Software Artificial-Intelligence Information-Technology-Services $100M+

22 Sept

Cool Company Raises · $21.0M

Spott raises a $21.0M Series A round

Spott is an AI-native recruiting platform aimed at transforming how recruitment agencies operate. The startup focuses on automating entire workflows to streamline daily operations and reduce reliance on outdated recruitment software. By offering an all-in-one solution, Spott allows recruiters to concentrate on making placements rather than managing fragmented tools. The founders bring valuable insights from their experiences at elite consulting firms to address challenges in the recruitment technology space.

Software Fortino Y Combinator Base10 Partners Balderton Capital $10M+

17 Sept

Cool Company Raises · $150.0M

NEX raises a $150.0M round

Nex Team Inc., the computer vision company behind HomeCourt, Active Arcade, Party Fowl, Starri, Peppa Pig: Jump and Giggle, and Miniatics, was founded in 2017 by second time entrepreneurs and ex-Apple engineers. Nex has successfully developed amazing user experiences with cutting edge AI technologies. The last startup produced by this award winning team was acquired by Apple, Inc.

Software Media-And-Entertainment $100M+

Cool Company Raises · $18.0M

Magentic raises a $18.0M Series A round

Magentic is an AI agent platform that identifies savings across global manufacturing supply chains. It integrates ready-to-use AI agents tailored for procurement and supply chain operations, aimed at uncovering and capturing savings in complex environments. The company serves various industries including consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. Its technology allows companies to improve outcomes for their suppliers and customers while keeping human expertise at the forefront.

Software Artificial-Intelligence The Westly Group Sequoia Capital Felicis $10M+

Cool Company Raises · $48.0M

Daytona raises a $48.0M Series B round

Daytona provides a secure, scalable infrastructure for executing AI-generated code. Our platform delivers instant environment creation, complete isolation, and enterprise-grade security for AI workflows. With comprehensive APIs and native Git/LSP support, we enable developers to safely run AI-generated code while maintaining full programmatic control. Built for the future of AI development.

Software $10M+

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