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World Labs Raises $1B in AI Funding with Autodesk Investment
San Francisco-based World Labs, which develops neural networks for generating interactive 3D virtual environments, secured $1 billion in funding including $200 million from Autodesk. The investment underscores major tech companies' commitment to AI-driven spatial computing and immersive technologies.
Ineffable Intelligence Achieves Largest European Seed Round at $1B
UK-based Ineffable Intelligence, founded by former DeepMind leader David Silver, raised $1 billion in a seed round at a $4 billion valuation, rumored to be led by Sequoia Capital with interest from Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft. If completed, this would represent the largest first funding round ever raised by a European startup, marking a historic milestone for the region's tech scene.
Temporal Technologies Secures $300M in Series Funding
Bellevue-based Temporal Technologies, an open-source platform for building complex workflows and microservices, raised $300 million and has now accumulated $649.5 million in total equity funding. The company is backed by major investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Tiger Global Management.
Braintrust and Jump Each Raise $80M in AI and Fintech Rounds
AI-native observability platform Braintrust raised $80 million, bringing total funding to $121.1 million and backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Greylock. Simultaneously, financial services AI platform Jump raised $80 million with total equity funding of $109.2 million, supported by Battery Ventures and other major backers.
FYLD Secures $41M Series B for Construction Site Safety Platform
London-based FYLD, which uses AI to analyze field videos for real-time operational intelligence identifying safety and quality risks on construction sites, raised $41 million in Series B funding. The platform provides live visibility across job sites, helping prevent incidents before they escalate.
SurrealDB Raises $38M Series A for AI-Native Database
London-based SurrealDB, a multi-model AI-native database for real-time applications, closed a $38 million Series A round led by Chalfen Ventures, Begin Capital, FirstMark, and Georgian on February 18, 2026. The funding will support development of database solutions optimized for AI workloads.
HomeRun Raises $6.6M for Construction Materials Marketplace in India
Bangalore-based HomeRun secured Rs 60 crore (approximately $6.6 million USD) to build a construction and interior materials marketplace with on-demand delivery within 60 to 90 minutes using strategically located dark stores and an all-electric delivery fleet. The platform aims to streamline construction material procurement in India's fragmented market.
SatVu Raises £30M in Thermal Imaging Earth Observation Funding
London-based SatVu, which develops thermal imaging technology for earth observation, raised £30 million for applications including identifying urban heat areas and planning mitigation actions. The investment supports expansion of the company's satellite-based environmental monitoring capabilities.
GrowthPal Secures $2.6M for AI-Driven M&A Deal Sourcing Platform
Singapore-based GrowthPal, an M&A sourcing platform for corporations and high-growth startups, raised $2.6 million led by Ideaspring Capital. The platform has already supported 42 completed transactions and facilitated over 210 letter-of-intent conversations, addressing the slow and opaque mid-market acquisition process.
Nomagic Raises $10M Series B Extension for Warehouse Robotics
Polish warehouse robotics company Nomagic raised a $10 million Series B extension led by Cogito Capital Partners and unveiled its Shoebox Picker robot designed to automate picking of two-piece shoeboxes. Shoeboxes represent up to 20 percent of SKUs in U.S. fashion e-commerce but have historically resisted automation.
Syndicate One Closes €22M Fund II for Belgian Early-Stage Tech
Brussels-based investment firm Syndicate One completed the first close of its €22 million Fund II to support early-stage Belgian tech startups with seed capital ranging from €200,000 to €400,000. The fund is backed by institutional investors including Sofina and Belgian public funds, plus over 120 operators from the Belgian tech ecosystem.
Vizzia Raises €30M Series B for Surveillance Technology
Paris-based Vizzia, which provides video surveillance cameras and AI software for local authorities, closed a €30 million Series B round from Base10 Partners with participation from Headline and Sistafund on February 19, 2026. The funding supports expansion of the company's AI-powered surveillance solutions across European markets.