New this week · Week 31, 2026

New startups, week 31, 2026

27 July – 2 August 2026

19 startups raised a first round we recorded between 27 July – 2 August 2026, in 6 countries. 19 reported an amount, $312M between them; the biggest was Oak with $60M. Most were in AI and Aerospace & Space.

19first-time raisers
6countries
$312Mraised, 19 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

AI

14

Aerospace & Space

2

Other sectors

3

Segment by segment

AI

14 startups · $278M raised

  1. OakResult-driven service provider with a focus on finance and risk solutions.-$60M
  2. Fish AudioFish Audio is an AI voice generation and text-to-speech platform developed by Hanabi AI.United States$52M
  3. Genius AIGenius AI is a technology solution provider that specializes in artificial intelligence, software development, and 3D animation.United States$44M
  4. EAEncore AI-$30M
  5. GreyparrotGreyparrot is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-driven waste intelligence.United Kingdom$27M
  6. HAHenry AIUnited States$17M
  7. CCentralizeUnited States$15M
  8. EAEllis AIUnited States$10M

Aerospace & Space

2 startups · $8.7M raised

  1. Outlier SpaceOutlier Space is a commercial microgravity company based in Auckland, New Zealand.New Zealand$7.3M
  2. Genesis Space Flight LaboratoriesGenesis Space Flight Laboratories (Genesis SFL) is a Croatian aerospace startup founded in 2025 in Čakovec.Croatia$1.4M

Other sectors

3 startups · $25M raised

  1. NTNuclear TurbinesUnited Kingdom$20M
  2. FMFAST MetalsUnited States$4.3M
  3. OctopusbotOctopusbot is an Australian agritech SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in AI-powered predictive analytics for the grain aAustralia$694K

All 19 startups

  1. OakResult-driven service provider with a focus on finance and risk solutions.AI-$60MSeed · 28 Jul
  2. Fish AudioFish Audio is an AI voice generation and text-to-speech platform developed by Hanabi AI.AIUnited States$52MSeed · 28 Jul
  3. Genius AIGenius AI is a technology solution provider that specializes in artificial intelligence, software development, and 3D animation.AIUnited States$44MGrowth · 27 Jul
  4. EAEncore AIAIAI-$30MSeries A · 29 Jul
  5. GreyparrotGreyparrot is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-driven waste intelligence.AIUnited Kingdom$27MSeries B · 28 Jul
  6. NTNuclear TurbinesOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited Kingdom$20MPre-seed · 27 Jul
  7. HAHenry AIAIAIUnited States$17MSeries A · 29 Jul
  8. CCentralizeAIAIUnited States$15MSeries A · 29 Jul
  9. EAEllis AIAIAIUnited States$10MSeed · 31 Jul
  10. Throne ScienceThrone Science is a health technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2023.AIUnited States$10MSeries A · 28 Jul
  11. Outlier SpaceOutlier Space is a commercial microgravity company based in Auckland, New Zealand.Aerospace & SpaceNew Zealand$7.3MPre-seed · 29 Jul
  12. Pilot ProtocolVirtual addresses, encrypted tunnels, and a trust model that works across any boundary.AIUnited States$4.5MSeed · 27 Jul
  13. FMFAST MetalsOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$4.3MPre-seed · 29 Jul
  14. SuperstatSuperstat is a sports analytics company specializing in basketball.AIAustralia$3.5MPre-seed · 28 Jul
  15. Curant.aiEmpowering People.AIUnited States$3.1MSeed · 28 Jul
  16. SigviSigvi is a Lithuania-based car rental and car-sharing company founded in 2023 and headquartered in Vilnius.AILithuania$1.4MPre-seed · 27 Jul
  17. Genesis Space Flight LaboratoriesGenesis Space Flight Laboratories (Genesis SFL) is a Croatian aerospace startup founded in 2025 in Čakovec.Aerospace & SpaceCroatia$1.4MSeed · 29 Jul
  18. NNagarisAIAIAustralia$884KSeed · 1 Aug
  19. OctopusbotOctopusbot is an Australian agritech SaaS company founded in 2020, specializing in AI-powered predictive analytics for the grain aOther sectorsAustralia$694KSeed · 28 Jul

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