July 16, 2026

5 funding rounds announced on this day.

Point Digital Finance, Inc. raises a $509.0M Other roundPoint Digital Finance, Inc.Website Source

Point offers homeowners Home Equity Investments (HEIs), HELOCs and SEED investments which enable home buyers to make larger down payments. You can access up to $500k with a quick online application, and top-notch customer service to help you through the process.

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Instaplay launches at YC (Summer 2026)Instaplay Website Source

AI-Native Social Platform, Starting with Games

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YC S26

Almanac launches at YC (Summer 2026)Almanac Website Source

Self updating wiki for your coding agents

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YC S26

Axelrod launches at YC (Summer 2026)Axelrod Website Source

Boutique Hotels that run themselves

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YC S26

InstaLILY raises a $60.0M Series B roundInstaLILY Website Source

InstaLILY is the platform for hiring AI Teammates who already know your industry vertical. Its domain-trained AI agents—called InstaWorkers™—execute the core sales, service, and operations workflows of distribution-heavy and regulated businesses. Built for execution and immediate impact, InstaWorkers™ plug into your existing tools to deliver value from day one.

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Series B