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Runway Raises $315M at $5.3B Valuation for AI Video and World Models
AI video startup Runway has raised $315 million at a $5.3 billion valuation, led by General Atlantic with investors including Nvidia and Adobe Ventures. The funds will expand beyond video generation into world models for applications in medicine, climate, energy, and robotics, amid competition from World Labs and Google DeepMind. Runway's latest Gen 4.5 model introduces HD video from text, native audio, and advanced editing tools.
Tem Raises $75M to Revolutionize Electricity Markets with AI
Startup Tem secured $75 million led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to scale its AI-powered transaction engine for energy trading. The platform uses algorithms to predict market fluctuations and optimize real-time transactions, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. Expansion plans target the U.S. and Australia, highlighting AI's role in traditional industries.
ORION Security Raises $32M for AI-Powered Data Leak Prevention
ORION Security closed a $32M round for its AI platform that prevents data leaks without overwhelming security teams with false positives. Traditional DLP tools struggle amid surging breaches, positioning ORION to address this gap effectively. The funding supports growth in cybersecurity for startups.
French Firm Naboo Secures $70M Series B for Global Expansion
Naboo, a French startup, raised $70M in Series B funding on February 10 to expand its operations globally. This funding underscores European startups' growing international ambitions in competitive markets.
MARC Raises $1M Pre-Seed for AI-Native Proptech Platform
Dublin-based MARC, an AI proptech startup, raised $1 million pre-seed from 23 angels including Jack Pierse and Tom Kennedy. The platform automates contract management for real estate using AI agents connected to email and SharePoint. Funds will enhance product development and North American expansion.
Investors Highlight Top Startups to Watch in 2026: Abacum, UXpilot
Investors from Kibo Ventures and Presto Ventures named Abacum's FP&A platform for mid-market finance teams and UXpilot's AI design tool as key startups for 2026. Abacum offers flexible planning against legacy tools with strong US traction; UXpilot streamlines design-to-build workflows.
E2B and GRAET Tipped as AI and Sports Innovators for 2026
Presto Ventures spotlighted E2B for AI agent infrastructure providing scalable sandboxes and GRAET for redefining sports markets under founder Kroni. Both show strong founder-market fit in critical, underserved areas.
Weekly NYC Startup Funding: $152M Across 7 Deals on 2/9/26
AlleyWatch reports $152M in new capital for 7 NYC startups on February 9, including finance automation tools producing 6x more analysis. Deals highlight automation in storage and other sectors.
Public Storage Automation Startup Gains Traction
A startup helping independent storage operators automate to cut labor costs by 30% like Public Storage attracted notable funding. It addresses outdated systems in the sector.
Independent Music Catalog Financing Startup Funded
A startup unlocking financing for independent music catalogs, which hold 47% of the global market, secured venture capital. This targets barriers in the music industry.
India Startup Roundup: Key Updates on February 10, 2026
YourStory's daily roundup covers the latest from India's startup ecosystem, including funding and developments. Highlights ongoing momentum in the region.