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30 Sept 2026

ElevenLabs Doubles Valuation to $22B as AI Voice Agents Handle 15M Weekly Conversations

London-based AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubled its company valuation to $22 billion through a $300 million employee tender offer led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price. The deal brings Goldman Sachs and GIC as new investors while CEO Mati Staniszewski targets IPO-readiness within two years as enterprise customers now drive 55% of revenue.

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Relay Secures $36M to Transform Frontline Workers' Radios Into AI-Powered Intelligence Systems

Relay raised $36 million in funding led by International Paper, bringing total capital to over $90 million. The smart radio startup uses AI-powered voice systems to capture vital intelligence from frontline workers in manufacturing, hospitality and healthcare, converting spoken conversations into structured data that prevents signal evaporation and improves operational efficiency.

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Ascerta Raises $18M from Dell to Help Enterprises Measure Which AI Investments Actually Pay Off

Ascerta, formerly Pay-i, closed an $18M Series A led by Dell Technologies Capital to expand its Enterprise AI Management platform. The startup helps CIOs and CFOs track AI business value, measure real ROI, and cut wasted AI spend by showing which initiatives deliver measurable results and which don't.

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Arivihan Secures $10 Million to Scale AI Tutoring Platform Across India

Edtech startup Arivihan raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Prosus and Accel to expand its AI-powered tutoring platform. The Indore-based company will use the funds to cover state boards, strengthen CBSE offerings, and deepen medical entrance exam preparation while focusing on Tier-II, Tier-III cities and rural areas where 80% of its subscribers are based.

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29 Sept 2026

Dodge AI Secures $2.65M from Accel and Google to Automate Enterprise Software Maintenance with AI Agents

Dodge AI has raised $2.65 million in seed funding from Accel and Google's venture arm to transform how enterprises maintain critical software like SAP and Salesforce. The startup's AI platform resolves incidents and documents custom logic, targeting the $600 billion enterprise software upkeep industry dominated by large system integrators.

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EliseAI Raises $350M in Funding Round, Doubles Valuation to $4 Billion

EliseAI, the AI automation startup serving housing and healthcare sectors, raised $350 million at a $4 billion valuation—double its worth from 13 months ago. Co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Venture Partners, the funding round marks the company's rapid expansion in automating administrative workflows for landlords and health systems across North America.

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28 Sept 2026

SiMa.ai Secures $150M Series C Funding at $1.45B Valuation for Physical AI Chip Development

SiMa.ai, a physical AI chip developer, raised $150 million in Series C funding at a $1.45 billion valuation, bringing total funding to $500 million. The San Jose startup offers low-power chips and software for robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to Nvidia for AI on edge devices.

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Modulate Raises $25M to Expand Audio-Native AI Models for Deepfake Detection & Voice Analysis

Boston-based voice AI startup Modulate has raised $25 million in funding led by Future Ventures to expand its audio-native AI models. The company's Velma platform uses over 100 specialized models to analyze raw audio signals for emotion, intent, and deepfake detection, processing more than 10 million hours of audio monthly across fraud prevention, customer experience, and trust and safety applications.

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24 Sept 2026

Dextr AI Raises $6.7M To Deploy AI Agents Across Hotels, Processing 1M Monthly Interactions

San Francisco-based Dextr AI emerged from stealth with $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital to build AI agents for the hospitality industry. The startup automates reservations, guest management, and back-office operations across hundreds of hotels, processing over 1 million interactions monthly and handling tens of millions in voice-based bookings.

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Island Secures $400M Series F Funding at $6.4B Valuation as AI Agent Security Demand Surges

Dallas-based Island raised $400 million in Series F funding led by Evolution Equity Partners, reaching a $6.4 billion valuation. The AI startup develops enterprise security tools and browser solutions that protect businesses from rogue AI agents while enabling human-AI collaboration across hybrid work environments.

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Enveda Raises $311M Series E to Advance Nature-Derived AI Drugs Into Clinical Trials

Biotech startup Enveda closed a $311 million Series E at a $2 billion valuation to advance AI-discovered drug candidates targeting severe skin conditions, weight loss maintenance, and inflammatory diseases. The Boulder-based company has moved three nature-derived compounds into human trials using its PRISM platform.

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23 Sept 2026

Ema Secures $77M to Deploy AI Agents That Automate Enterprise HR, IT, and Finance Operations

Agentic AI startup Ema raised $77 million in Series B funding led by Creaegis to expand its universal AI employee platform. The startup deploys AI agents that automate corporate processes across HR, IT, and finance, handling over 1 million enterprise users and 5 million actions. With revenue bookings surpassing $150 million, Ema is challenging traditional enterprise software as businesses shift toward AI-driven automation.

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AI Drone Maker Tekever Hits $6.4 Billion Valuation After $580 Million Defense Tech Funding

Portuguese-British AI drone maker Tekever raised $580 million at a $6.4 billion valuation as Europe accelerates defense tech investment amid the Ukraine war. The company's autonomous surveillance drones have logged over 50,000 operational flight hours in Ukraine since 2022, while securing a £400 million UK Ministry of Defence contract.

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Brahma AI Raises $150 Million in Funding Round, Reaches $2 Billion Valuation

Brahma AI, an enterprise AI company specializing in audiovisual content, secured $150 million in funding led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management at a $2 billion valuation. The AI platform, backed by visual effects studio DNEG, serves major clients including Warner Bros., NBA, and Mayo Clinic while expanding beyond media into sports, healthcare and advertising sectors.

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Cyera Secures $400M from Goldman Sachs to Scale AI Agent Security at $12B Valuation

Cyera raised $400 million from Goldman Sachs in a flat Series G extension, maintaining its $12 billion valuation from June. The cybersecurity startup will use the funds to expand AI agent security capabilities, push into federal markets, and grow across EMEA and APAC regions.

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