Weekly edition
Week 11, 2026 (9 Mar to 15 Mar)
44 rounds and $6.1B raised. The biggest: Nscale, $2B.
Compared with week 10
- Rounds
- 44 +26%
- Capital raised
- $6.1B +13%
- Median round
- $23M -23%
Average of the 4 weeks before: 47 rounds, $11.3B a week. This week is -46% on capital.
The week in charts
AI took 83% of the capital this week, up from 1% in week 10. Nscale alone raised $2B, 33% of it.
Mega-rounds against the rest
13 of 44 rounds made 90% of the capital.
| Rounds | Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| $100M or more | 13 | $5.5B |
| The rest | 31 | $615M |
Capital raised per day
The busiest day: Mon 9 Mar, $3.2B across 9 rounds.
| Day | Rounds | Capital | Biggest round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 9 Mar | 9 | $3.2B | Nscale, $2B |
| Tue 10 Mar | 9 | $637M | Rhoda, $450M |
| Wed 11 Mar | 11 | $1.2B | Mind Robotics, $500M |
| Thu 12 Mar | 10 | $765M | Axiom, $200M |
| Fri 13 Mar | 4 | $151M | Tropic, $105M |
| Sat 14 Mar | 0 | $0K | |
| Sun 15 Mar | 1 | $176M | WinDC, $176M |
Where the capital went
AI raised $5B, 83% of the capital. Choose a sector to filter the rounds below.
| Sector | Capital | Share | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $5B | 83% | 18 |
| Enterprise software | $302M | 5% | 3 |
| Health | $237M | 4% | 4 |
| Other | $215M | 4% | 9 |
| Robotics & Hardware | $209M | 3% | 3 |
| Fintech | $44.9M | <1% | 3 |
| Climate & Energy | $18.3M | <1% | 2 |
| Cybersecurity | $18M | <1% | 1 |
| Consumer | $2M | <1% | 1 |
The 10 biggest rounds
The 10 biggest rounds raised $5.2B, 85% of the total.
Everyone who raised
44 companies raised $6.1B. A bigger tile is a bigger round.
Most active investors
Andreessen Horowitz joined 3 rounds, leading 2, more than any other investor.
The investor race, last 8 weeks
Ranked by rounds joined so far. Lightspeed Venture Partners finished first with 17 rounds over the last 8 weeks. The lead changed hands once.
| Investor | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightspeed Venture Partners | 3 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Accel | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Y Combinator | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Peak XV Partners | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Andreessen Horowitz | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Where the rounds were
United Kingdom raised $2.1B, 34% of the capital. Rounds in 9 countries, 30 with no country disclosed.
The cities that raised
Palo Alto raised $1.1B, more than all of Asia ($121M). Rounds from 12 cities.
Rounds by stage
Series A was the most common stage: 6 rounds, median $26.3M. The median round size is under each column.
| Stage | Rounds | Median round |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 1 | $1.6M |
| Seed | 2 | $503M |
| Series A | 6 | $26.3M |
| Series B | 6 | $47.5M |
| Series C | 3 | $30M |
| Other or undisclosed | 26 | $19.9M |
Sectors against week 10
Biggest gain: AI, +$5B. Biggest drop: Robotics & Hardware, -$2.4B. Change in capital raised. Only where both periods have rounds.
| Sectors | Week 11, 2026 (9 Mar to 15 Mar) | week 10 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $5B | $69.2M | +$5B |
| Enterprise software | $302M | $50M | +$252M |
| Consumer | $2M | $16.5M | -$14.5M |
| Fintech | $44.9M | $105M | -$60.3M |
| Climate & Energy | $18.3M | $137M | -$119M |
| Health | $237M | $500M | -$263M |
| Other | $215M | $1.9B | -$1.7B |
| Robotics & Hardware | $209M | $2.6B | -$2.4B |
All rounds
- NscaleBuilds data center infrastructure and cloud services for artificial intelligence $2BSeries C · United Kingdom
- AMI LabsBuilds artificial intelligence systems capable of modeling the physical world $1BSeed
- Mind RoboticsRivian spin-out developing AI-powered robots for industrial use, based on headline only.Led by Accel $500M
- RhodaDevelops AI systems trained on video data.With Khosla Ventures, Temasek, Mayfield +3 $450M
- ReplitPlatform that lets users build apps from plain language prompts without coding.Led by Georgian Partners $400M
- AxiomBuilds verifiable AI systems that prove AI-generated code is safe to use.Led by Menlo Ventures $200M
- WinDCDevelops and operates data centres for digital infrastructure customers $176MSeries A
- SundayDevelops a home robotics platform for household chores and everyday tasks.Led by Coatue Management, with Bain Capital Ventures, Fidelity Management & Research Company +4 $165MSeries B
- Wonderful AIBuilds enterprise AI agent platform and locally embedded deployment teams for large enterprises.Led by Insight Partners, with Index Ventures, IVP +2 $150MSeries B
- KaiBuilds AI-powered cybersecurity platform bridging IT and OT security for enterprise environments.Led by Evolution Equity Partners, with N47 $125M
- TropicDevelops gene-edited bananas for improved agricultural production $105M
- Oro LabsUses AI to streamline procurement for businesses and corporate buyers.Led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, with Norwest Venture Partners, B Capital +2 $100M
- TARGANDevelops automated poultry health and precision agriculture technologies $100MUnited States
- ChowbusProvides operating system software for culturally rooted restaurants.Led by Prysm Capital, with Dutchess, Fika +1 $81M
- KASTBuilds a stablecoin-powered platform helping people and businesses move money across borders.Led by QED Investors, with Peak XV Partners, HSG +1 $80MSeries A · Singapore
- QdrantDevelops an open source vector database for AI search and retrieval.Led by AVP, with Bosch Ventures, Unusual Ventures +2 $50MSeries B
- IsembardDevelops manufacturing technologies and industrial production solutions $50MUnited Kingdom
- CryptioProvides accounting software that helps firms track and reconcile digital asset holdings.Led by BlackFin Capital Partners, with 1kx, Alven +2 $45MSeries B
- Swarm AeroDevelops autonomous aerial vehicle technology for commercial and defense applications.Led by Two Sigma Ventures, with Khosla Ventures, Scribble Ventures +6 $35MSeries A
- XCathDevelops an endovascular robot for minimally invasive vascular procedures.Led by Crescent Enterprises $30MSeries C
- Zcash Open Development LabSupports open development of the privacy-focused Zcash cryptocurrencyWith Paradigm, a16z $25M
- Azos $24MSeries C
- ScannerAI-powered threat hunting platform that helps security teams detect cyber threats.Led by Sequoia Capital, with CRV, Mantis VC $22M
- GestalaDevelops ultrasound-based brain-computer interface technology.Led by Guosheng Capital, with Tsing Song Capital, Gobi Partners +3 $21.7MChina
- EscapeSoftware company that automates penetration testing for security teams.Led by Balderton, with Uncorrelated Ventures, IRIS +1 $18M
- Axiomatic AIBuilds AI systems for verified engineering intelligence and design $18M
- OutpostFinancial platform aiming to simplify global trade for businesses, based on headline only.Led by Ribbit, with Better Tomorrow Ventures $17.5MSeries A
- RebarCompany details not available in the headline; Series A funding announced.Led by Prudence, with Zero Infinity Partners, Founder Collective +2 $14MSeries A
- MGA ThermalDevelops thermal energy storage systems for renewable power $12MAustralia
- Amigo AIBuilds clinical AI agents trained to perform like doctorsLed by Madrona, with Optum Ventures, General Catalyst +1 $11MSeries A
- AgZenDevelops agricultural technology adopted by growers and industry partners $10MSeries B
- Skye Air MobilityDrone delivery company raising funds to expand its delivery operations.Led by IAN Alpha Fund, with AVNM Ventures, Faad Capital +1 $9MSeries B
- AquaExchangeAquaculture technology startup providing digital tools for fish and shrimp farming.Led by Endiya Partners, with Accion Ventures, Ocean 14 Capital $8MIndia
- NewtraceClimate technology startup building solutions for emissions and environmental monitoring.With HDFC Bank, Mitsui Sumitomo, Peak XV $6.3MIndia
- HandleBuilds vertical AI agents connecting fragmented business tools like email, WhatsApp, CRMs and ERPs.Led by Andreessen Horowitz $6MSeed
- SybilionBuilds an AI-powered decision layer for industrial companies.Led by Venturefriends $4.2MPortugal
- Mirai RoboticsBuilds autonomous AI-powered robotic systems for maritime operations $4.1MItaly
- Verdant ImpactDevelops AI-led bovine genetics solutions for livestock producers.With Unicorn India Ventures $3MIndia
- Orca FraudProvides payment fraud monitoring for emerging markets $2.4M
- BIOCAPTIVADevelops biotechnology products as a University of Edinburgh spin-out $2.1MUnited Kingdom
- Zoff FoodsSells packaged food products through ecommerce and offline distribution channels.With JM Financial $2MIndia
- Confluxe $1.6MPre-Seed
- NPrepOffers AI-based learning products for students and educators. $1.5M
- BlissBuilds culturally intelligent AI tools for therapy and mental health care. $270KFinland
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