Weekly edition
Week 33, 2026 (10 Aug to 16 Aug)
55 rounds and $9.4B raised. The biggest: Databricks, $5B.
Compared with week 32
- Rounds
- 55 -14%
- Capital raised
- $9.4B +48%
- Median round
- $17.5M -12%
Average of the 4 weeks before: 53 rounds, $6B a week. This week is +56% on capital.
The week in charts
AI took 74% of the capital this week, up from 57% in week 32. Databricks alone raised $5B, 53% of it.
Mega-rounds against the rest
10 of 55 rounds made 89% of the capital.
| Rounds | Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| $100M or more | 10 | $8.4B |
| The rest | 45 | $988M |
Capital raised per day
The busiest day: Thu 13 Aug, $5.4B across 14 rounds.
| Day | Rounds | Capital | Biggest round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 10 Aug | 10 | $933M | Whatnot, $545M |
| Tue 11 Aug | 16 | $1B | inKind, $414M |
| Wed 12 Aug | 12 | $1.7B | River AI, $1.1B |
| Thu 13 Aug | 14 | $5.4B | Databricks, $5B |
| Fri 14 Aug | 3 | $253M | Neros Technologies, $250M |
| Sat 15 Aug | 0 | $0K | |
| Sun 16 Aug | 0 | $0K |
Where the capital went
AI raised $6.9B, 74% of the capital. Choose a sector to filter the rounds below.
| Sector | Capital | Share | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $6.9B | 74% | 25 |
| Other | $694M | 7% | 8 |
| Consumer | $560M | 6% | 5 |
| Robotics & Hardware | $554M | 6% | 3 |
| Health | $373M | 4% | 5 |
| Fintech | $167M | 2% | 4 |
| Climate & Energy | $87.2M | <1% | 3 |
| Enterprise software | $7.5M | <1% | 1 |
| Cybersecurity | $6.9M | <1% | 1 |
The 10 biggest rounds
The 10 biggest rounds raised $8.4B, 89% of the total.
Everyone who raised
55 companies raised $9.4B. A bigger tile is a bigger round.
Most active investors
Y Combinator joined 4 rounds, more than any other investor.
The investor race, last 8 weeks
Ranked by rounds joined so far. Y Combinator finished first with 19 rounds over the last 8 weeks. The lead changed hands 4 times.
| Investor | Week 26 | Week 27 | Week 28 | Week 29 | Week 30 | Week 31 | Week 32 | Week 33 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y Combinator | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| Index Ventures | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
| Sequoia Capital | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Andreessen Horowitz | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 |
| Accel | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Where the rounds were
United States raised $5.6B, 60% of the capital. Rounds in 18 countries, 16 with no country disclosed.
The cities that raised
Palo Alto raised $1.1B, more than all of Europe ($921M). Rounds from 28 cities.
Rounds by stage
Series A was the most common stage: 8 rounds, median $25M. The median round size is under each column.
| Stage | Rounds | Median round |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 6 | $1.4M |
| Seed | 5 | $1.2M |
| Series A | 8 | $25M |
| Series B | 8 | $55M |
| Series C | 7 | $143M |
| Series D | 1 | $80M |
| Growth | 1 | $22.5M |
| Other or undisclosed | 19 | $8M |
Sectors against week 32
Biggest gain: AI, +$3.3B. Biggest drop: Cybersecurity, -$307M. Change in capital raised. Only where both periods have rounds.
| Sectors | Week 33, 2026 (10 Aug to 16 Aug) | week 32 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | $6.9B | $3.6B | +$3.3B |
| Consumer | $560M | $3.2M | +$557M |
| Health | $373M | $51M | +$322M |
| Robotics & Hardware | $554M | $323M | +$231M |
| Climate & Energy | $87.2M | $198M | -$110M |
| Fintech | $167M | $280M | -$113M |
| Cybersecurity | $6.9M | $313M | -$307M |
| Other | $694M | $1.6B | -$873M |
Countries against week 32
Biggest gain: United States, +$4.9B. Biggest drop: United Kingdom, -$288M. Change in capital raised. Only where both periods have rounds.
| Countries | Week 33, 2026 (10 Aug to 16 Aug) | week 32 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6B | $756M | +$4.9B |
| Switzerland | $154M | $5M | +$149M |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | $2M | -$900K |
| Germany | $2M | $6.9M | -$4.9M |
| India | $82.8M | $133M | -$50M |
| Singapore | $17M | $165M | -$148M |
| United Arab Emirates | $1M | $257M | -$256M |
| United Kingdom | $347M | $636M | -$288M |
All rounds
- DatabricksProvides cloud data warehousing, analytics, and artificial intelligence softwareLed by Coatue, with Blackstone, MGX +2 $5BUnited States
- River AIBuilds an open artificial intelligence technology stackLed by General Catalyst, with NVIDIA, AMD Ventures +2 $1.1B
- WhatnotOperates a live-stream shopping marketplace for buyers and sellersLed by ICONIQ, with Kleiner Perkins, Wellington Management +7 $545M
- inKindProvides independent restaurants capital without loans or equity, connecting them with diners.Led by Citi $414M
- LovableCreates software applications from natural-language prompts using artificial intelligenceLed by Menlo Ventures, with Balderton Capital, Carmignac +8 $400MSeries C · Sweden
- Cambridge AerospaceBuilds low-cost interceptor missiles for European and allied militariesLed by DFJ Growth, with Lux, Accel +4 $300MSeries C · United Kingdom
- Neros TechnologiesDevelops autonomous and FPV drones for military defense applicationsLed by Sequoia Capital, with Interlagos, Valor Equity Partners +4 $250MSeries C · United States
- Vaderis TherapeuticsDevelops targeted therapies for rare vascular diseasesLed by Life Sciences at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with Omega Funds, EQT Life Sciences +4 $152MSeries B · Switzerland
- CodeRabbitProvides AI-powered code review and software development toolsLed by Atomico, with BMW i Ventures, Datadog +8 $143MSeries C · United States
- Aureka BiotechnologiesDevelops biological foundation models and experimental platforms for drug discoveryWith Granite Asia, HighLight Capital, MPCi +1 $100MSeries B
- Epicrispr BiotechnologiesDevelops epigenetic gene therapies that control gene expression to treat complex diseases like FSHD.With Sanofi Ventures $90MSeries C
- MarginEdgeProvides restaurant management, finance, inventory and payment softwareLed by Schooner Capital, with Osage Venture Partners, Derive Ventures +1 $80MSeries D · United States
- InduProDevelops bispecific and multispecific therapeutics for oncology using a platform that brings cell surface proteins closer together.Led by The Column Group, with Vida Ventures, MRL Ventures Fund +5 $77MSeries B
- InfinimmuneDevelops antibody drugs using human immune system samples and memory B cells $75MSeries A · United States
- YuluProvides shared electric vehicles and mobility services across Indian citiesLed by GEF Capital Partners $63MSeries C · India
- Skan AIProvides enterprise AI software grounded in observed business workflows and operational context.Led by Cathay Innovation, with Citi Ventures, Bloomberg Beta +2 $63M
- HeavisideBuilds autonomous precision munitions for targets in GPS-denied, jammed environments.Led by Felicis, with Hedosophia, Menlo Ventures +6 $60MSeries B
- Flagler HealthProvides an AI operating system that automates clinical and administrative workflows for musculoskeletal care practices inside their existing EMRs.Led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with SignalFire, Alumni Ventures +5 $50MSeries B
- YunoProvides enterprise payment infrastructure through one API connecting global payment methodsLed by Global PayTech Ventures, with Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global +7 $45MSeries B · Colombia
- TrajectoryBuilds continual learning platforms for AI-native companiesLed by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia, Bessemer $40MUnited States
- Yellow CardProvides stablecoin infrastructure for cross-border business payments and treasury management.With SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sony Innovation Fund, Polychain Capital +1 $40MStrategic · Nigeria
- RemepyCombines prescription medicines with personalized AI-driven therapeutic applications.Led by O.G. Venture Partners, with NFX, Vine Ventures +8 $36MSeries A
- Beyang Therapeutics Co., Ltd.Uses AI and computational simulation to discover innovative drug candidatesLed by Legend Capital, with China Medical System Holdings Limited, Fenglei Capital +4 $30MSeries A · China
- MindgardProvides security testing and threat protection for artificial intelligence systemsLed by Album VC, with Karma Ventures, .406 Ventures +3 $30MSeries A · United Kingdom
- AmplificaDevelops injectable therapies that stimulate hair follicle regeneration and growth.Led by Tasso Partners, LLC, with Eli Lilly and Company, principals of Scopia Capital Management, LP $26MSeries B
- VibeIQProvides AI product decision software for apparel and consumer goods brands.Led by Volition Capital, with Venture Guides $22.5MGrowth · United States
- Aligned MarketplaceConnects employers with independent primary and specialty care providersLed by Venrock $20MSeries A
- AxleProvides AI-powered infrastructure for automating insurance policy workflowsLed by Base10 Partners, with Y Combinator, Gradient +2 $17.5MSeries A · United States
- GraasBuilds AI agents that help retailers understand products, inventory, and customer intentLed by LemmaTree, with Integra Partners, Tin Men Capital +3 $17MSingapore
- SOLIVISDevelops sulfide-based solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteriesWith Openwater Investment, Seulgi Asset Management $16.2MSeries C · South Korea
- BakingoOperates an online bakery offering cakes and desserts across Indian citiesWith Faering Capital $10.5MSeries B · India
- Discovered MaterialsBuilds AI agents that discover materials for semiconductor chipsLed by Lightspeed India Partners, with Y Combinator, Peak XV Partners +3 $9MSeed · India
- EdgifyProvides edge AI infrastructure coordinating models across physical retail devicesWith Rank Ventures, Mangrove Capital $8.9MSeries A · United Kingdom
- ReservoirDevelops smart water heaters for homes and electrical gridsLed by Asymmetric Capital Partners, with Founder Collective, MCJ $8M
- Alloy RoboticsUses AI agents to diagnose failures across robot fleets and engineering dataLed by Square Peg, with Blackbird, Airtree +1 $8MUnited States
- Entravel GroupProvides white-label travel booking infrastructure and hotel supplier integrationsLed by Ethereal Ventures, with GSR, Varrock +5 $7.5MDenmark
- CytixHelps enterprises identify and manage security risks from rapid software changesLed by Northern Gritstone, with Auriga Cyber Ventures, NPIF II – PXN Equity Finance +1 $6.9MSeries A · United Kingdom
- SocteraBuilds power amplifiers for defense, space, satellite, and telecommunications systemsWith Anorak Ventures, Multiball Capital, 9Yards Capital +2 $4MSeed
- FriskAIMonitors and analyzes the behavior of autonomous AI agentsLed by MaC Venture Capital, with Wischoff Ventures, Rick Yang $3.6M
- PaletteBuilds an operating system helping teams integrate AI agents into workflowsLed by Ugly Duckling Ventures, with Emblem, Acadian Ventures $3.5MPre-Seed · Denmark
- VisoidCreates AI visualisations from architectural models for design exploration and communication.Led by Skyfall Ventures, with StartupLab, OBOS +3 $2.5MNorway
- MillowProduces mycelium-based protein ingredients from fermented Swedish oatsLed by Magnus Emilson, with Jan Enhager $2.3MSweden
- Arab TherapyProvides Arabic-language online therapy, mental health content and AI toolsLed by Manara Ventures, with Anara Impact Fund, Value Makers Studio (VMS) $2MGermany
- ZerolookProvides business-to-business APIs for predictive flight itinerary and price searchLed by Playfair, with Vento Ventures, TrueSight Ventures +1 $1.9MPre-Seed · Switzerland
- FinleyProvides financial intelligence and CFO tools for middle-market businesses $1.9MPre-Seed · United States
- WippiDevelops screen-free conversational voice AI products for childrenLed by 12 Flags, with Warmup Ventures, Ventana Ventures +1 $1.2MSeed
- STRGY AIBuilds AI software helping organizations track and manage strategy executionWith Innovestor's Angel CoFund, Business Finland $1.2MFinland
- FittingAutomates construction supply chains and streamlines procurement between industry stakeholders $1.1MSeed · Saudi Arabia
- CobiAnalyzes customer signals and recommends actions through an AI platformLed by Lunara Partners, with Plug and Play, Annex Investments +1 $1MPre-Seed · United Arab Emirates
- hiSofiAutomates debt collection using artificial intelligence and online payment plansWith SaaSholic, Uruguay's National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) $1MUruguay
- EchovaneBuilds AI agents that automate complex market research from brief to findingsLed by Titan Capital $1MUnited States
- Metal MorphRecovers industrial chemicals and resources from municipal and industrial wastewaterLed by Sustainable Ventures, with Aqcelerator, Found Capital $944KPre-Seed · United Kingdom
- DiscreteStackProvides private infrastructure for running open-source AI modelsLed by CleverPine Ventures, with Milen Manev, Stoil Vasilev $925KSeed · Bulgaria
- FlairMakersConnects hospitality businesses with vetted freelance professionals and manages workforce operationsLed by SFC Capital $676KPre-Seed · United Kingdom
- ScrubsyDevelops and manufactures cleaning products for kitchens, bathrooms, and footwearLed by V3 Ventures $283KIndia
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