African defense startup Terra emerges from stealth mode after raising $11.75 million in seed funding led by 8VC. The Gen Z-founded company aims to develop localized defense solutions for African nations seeking technological independence.
Andreessen Horowitz secures $15 billion in new funding, bringing its total assets under management above $45 billion. The massive raise strengthens a16z’s position amid intensifying competition in AI, defense tech, biotech, and enterprise software sectors.
Data security startup Cyera reaches a $9B valuation in 2026, jumping from $6B just six months earlier following a $400 million funding round. The company’s cloud-native platform automatically maps and secures sensitive data across multi-cloud environments for enterprises.
Swap Commerce raises $100 million in funding to challenge Shopify’s dominance with its API-first, composable e-commerce platform. The startup targets developer frustrations with rigid templates by offering customizable storefronts and complete infrastructure control.