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Walden Robotics emerges from Stealth with $300M in funding at $1.1B valuation, deploys general-purpose AI robots at Toyota factory

Most robotics startups promise what factories might look like years from now. Walden Robotics says its robots are already on the job. The company emerged from stealth on Wednesday with a $300 million seed round, valuing the startup at $1.1 […]

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DeepSeek eyes $74 billion valuation in new funding round ahead of planned IPO

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is seeking a 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) valuation in a new fundraising round as it quietly prepares for a mainland stock market debut, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions. The move comes only […]

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Venture capital & startup funding roundup, July 14, 2026: Blackstone, General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed, & Sequoia

It’s Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and the flow of capital today underscores familiar but intensifying trends: governments and venture firms are doubling down on AI infrastructure and sovereignty, as well as defense and related automation. In the past 16 hours, […]

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Hadrius raises $27 million to build AI-powered compliance infrastructure for financial services

Artificial intelligence is creating a new problem for Wall Street. AI can generate emails, marketing campaigns, research, and trading activity in seconds. Compliance teams still have to review all of it. That gap is growing, and legacy compliance software was […]

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Ex-SpaceX engineers raise $115 million for construction startup TerraFirma to build infrastructure on Mars

The race to build humanity’s future beyond Earth is creating a new generation of startups. TerraFirma, a construction tech startup founded by two former SpaceX engineers, has raised $115 million from a group of high-profile investors to bring SpaceX-style speed […]

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AI fintech startup Flex raises $70 million at $1.2 billion valuation, launches global stablecoin payments

Flex has raised $70 million in fresh funding at a valuation of about $1.2 billion, marking another big milestone for the AI fintech startup as it pushes to become the primary financial platform for mid-sized businesses. The funding arrives alongside […]

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Venture capital & startup funding roundup, July 13, 2026: Accel, General Catalyst, Sequoia, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Nvidia Ventures

It’s Monday, July 13, 2026. The past 24 hours of venture news point to a clear focus on compute sovereignty, defense-edge technologies, and the continued ripple effects of the AI arms race. Investors are plowing capital into ventures that promise to advance […]

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Ravee Optics raises $6 million to meet growing AI demand for faster data transfers in space

Artificial intelligence is creating a new challenge beyond chips and data centers. As AI systems generate larger volumes of data and satellite networks continue to grow, moving information through space is becoming a major infrastructure problem. Dayton, Ohio-based startup Ravee […]

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Guthrie AI raises $4 million to automate construction bidding, helping glass contractors bid 70% more with virtual bid assistants

Chicago Ventures leads the seed round as Guthrie AI expands its platform to recruit, train, and manage Virtual Bid Assistants, helping commercial glass contractors shorten bid cycles and take on more work without adding full-time estimating staff. Every missed bid […]

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Citation Capital closes $1.2 billion debut fund, launches largest female-founded buyout fund ever

Citation Capital has closed its first private equity fund with $1.2 billion in investable capital, marking one of the largest first-time buyout funds raised in the past decade and setting a new record as the largest female-founded buyout fund ever […]

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European AI defense startup Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation

The German startup’s latest funding round underscores growing investor confidence in AI-powered defense companies as Europe ramps up spending on military technology and sovereign capabilities. European defense startup Helsing has raised $1.8 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to […]

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Venture capital & startup funding roundup, July 9, 2026: Sequoia, Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, A16Z, and Accel

It’s Thursday, July 9, 2026, and today’s dealmaking paints a clear picture: venture capital is pouring into AI infrastructure and frontier technologies, while strategic sectors like clean energy, biotech and national security quietly attract large infusions. The biggest rounds are […]

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AXON secures $1mln at start of fundraising round

AXON successfully concluded its exclusive Investor Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together a distinguished group of investors, decision-makers, and leaders from the fintech and investment sectors across the Kingdom and the wider region to discuss the future of financial infrastructure connecting traditional finance with the digital economy.

The event was attended by representatives from some of Saudi Arabia’s leading investment firms and financial institutions, including organizations connected to the Kingdom’s national investment ecosystem and prominent venture capital funds such as the Ministry of Investment, Raed Ventures, Sadu Capital, and Takamol Ventures, alongside representatives from other investment firms, funds, and financial technology companies.

Held under the theme “Connecting Traditional Finance with the Digital Economy: The Future of Financial Infrastructure in the GCC,” the summit showcased AXON’s vision of building a unified financial orchestration layer that seamlessly connects banks, payment networks, stablecoins, and digital asset infrastructure within a fully integrated ecosystem designed to meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

During the event, the AXON team presented an overview of the company’s flagship products, including AXON Transfer and AXON Pay, which are designed to simplify and accelerate cross-border payments and settlements. The platform aims to reduce settlement times for international transfers and payments from several days to as little as one hour. The company also presented its product roadmap and expansion plans across Saudi Arabia as well as regional and global markets.

The summit concluded with the signing of a strategic investment agreement between AXON and Maarej Real Estate, under which Maarej committed to invest approximately SAR 4 million (approx. $1 million) in the company. The investment reflects growing confidence in AXON’s vision and its role in developing the next generation of financial infrastructure across the region.

Commenting on the occasion, Malek Alzubi, Co-Founder and CEO of AXON, said: “We are witnessing a fundamental transformation in the way value moves across the global economy. Our mission at AXON is to build the infrastructure that enables institutions to move seamlessly between traditional and digital financial systems within a comprehensive regulatory framework. Maarej’s investment marks an important milestone in our journey and reinforces the market’s confidence in the growth opportunities we are creating.”

For his part, Tamim Al-Juhani, Chairman of Maarej Real Estate, said that the investment reflects the company’s strong belief in AXON’s significant potential and its ability to play a pivotal role in supporting the region’s financial transformation. He added that the investment aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and contributes to strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for financial innovation. The agreement also marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two companies to support AXON’s growth and expand its presence in the Saudi market.

AXON continues to advance its regulatory approvals while expanding strategic partnerships with leading global financial and technology institutions. The company’s long-term vision is to establish a unified financial layer connecting traditional banking systems with modern digital infrastructure, helping accelerate cross-border trade and payments across the region and beyond.

 

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