AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from investors including Satya Nadella and Iconiq Capital for its enterprise cybersecurity platform. The company focuses on identity fraud detection using autonomous systems that adapt to evolving threats in real time.
Blockit, an AI calendar assistant developed by a former Sequoia partner, automates meeting scheduling and coordination for busy professionals. The platform received $5 million in funding to enhance its intelligent scheduling capabilities across conflicting calendars.
Inferact vLLM secures $150 million in seed funding to commercialize its virtual Large Language Model platform, targeting enterprise AI inference bottlenecks. The startup plans to launch its optimized vLLM architecture in early 2026.
Former Dogpound CEO Jenny Liu launches a $5 million early-stage fund targeting underrepresented founders in wellness technology. The initiative reflects growing venture interest in health-focused startups developing digital platforms, wearables, and data-driven diagnostics.
General Fusion announces a $1 billion reverse merger to go public in early 2026, injecting over $300 million into operations. The Vancouver-based magnetized target fusion startup pursues the deal after facing challenging fundraising and technical setbacks in 2025.
Another raises $2.5M in seed funding to help retail brands manage excess inventory without damaging their positioning. The startup offers an alternative to traditional deep-discount liquidators that typically harm brand value.
Humans& raises $480 million in seed funding, achieving a $4.48 billion valuation within its first year of operation. The startup, founded by Anthropic, xAI, and Google alumni, develops AI tools designed to augment rather than replace human capabilities.
mergent raises $70 million in funding, tripling its valuation to $300 million as the Bengaluru-based startup scales its vibe-coding platform. The company claims $50 million in annual recurring revenue while targeting $100 million by April 2026.
lon Musk files a $134 billion lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company’s for-profit direction violates founding principles. The legal action centers on Musk’s early investment role and disputes over OpenAI’s commercial transformation.