New this week · Week 34, 2026

New startups, week 34, 2026

17–23 August 2026

23 startups raised a first round we recorded between 17–23 August 2026, in 9 countries. 21 reported an amount, $1.4B between them; the biggest was River AI with $1.1B. Most were in AI, Cleantech and Agtech.

23first-time raisers
9countries
$1.4Braised, 21 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

AI

11

Cleantech

3

Agtech

3

Other sectors

6

Segment by segment

AI

11 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. River AIRiver AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape.United States$1.1B
  2. Velaura AIVelaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.United States$110M
  3. Prevalent AIPrevalent AI is a London-based cybersecurity company founded in 2017 by former GCHQ and UK government officials, including CEO PauUnited Kingdom$22M
  4. Twin1 AITwin1 gives every professional an AI-powered digital twin that scales their expertise while keeping their knowledge their own.United States$20M
  5. LLegioCanada$5.0M
  6. Sophiie AISophiie AI is an Australian technology company based in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, founded in 2024.Australia$5.0M
  7. AILAAILA is a Saudi EdTech startup founded in 2023, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia$3.0M
  8. SSpaceCanada$2.4M

Cleantech

3 startups · $51M raised

  1. AAApollo AtomicsUnited States$31M
  2. Sonic Fire TechSonic Fire Tech is a Cleveland-based company specializing in fire-suppression technology.United States$15M
  3. OshenOshen is the business to customer messaging platform that enhances texting and end user interface.United Kingdom$5.0M

Agtech

3 startups · $20M raised

  1. NNybroAustralia$14M
  2. MMafixUnited States$5.4M
  3. IIInvest In Farmers (IIF)Canada-

Other sectors

6 startups · $75M raised

  1. MaxQ MedicalMaxQ Medical is developing a next-generation ultrasound system that combines advanced electronics, signal processing, and system-lUnited States$32M
  2. OOriviumAustralia$21M
  3. RockRose RiskRockRose Risk is a wildfire-focused insurance brokerage and captive underwriting manager based in Napa, California.United States$13M
  4. JemJem (Jem Hr Ltd) is a South African technology company based in Cape Town, specializing in human resources and employee benefits sSouth Africa$8.4M
  5. PAPago ASAPVenezuela$1.1M
  6. OOFSIreland-

All 23 startups

  1. River AIRiver AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape.AIUnited States$1.1BSeries A · 17 Aug
  2. Velaura AIVelaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.AIUnited States$110MSeries A · 18 Aug
  3. MaxQ MedicalMaxQ Medical is developing a next-generation ultrasound system that combines advanced electronics, signal processing, and system-lOther sectorsUnited States$32MSeries A · 20 Aug
  4. AAApollo AtomicsCleantechCleantechUnited States$31MSeed · 20 Aug
  5. Prevalent AIPrevalent AI is a London-based cybersecurity company founded in 2017 by former GCHQ and UK government officials, including CEO PauAIUnited Kingdom$22MGrowth · 19 Aug
  6. OOriviumOther sectorsOther sectorsAustralia$21MSeries B · 17 Aug
  7. Twin1 AITwin1 gives every professional an AI-powered digital twin that scales their expertise while keeping their knowledge their own.AIUnited States$20MSeed · 20 Aug
  8. Sonic Fire TechSonic Fire Tech is a Cleveland-based company specializing in fire-suppression technology.CleantechUnited States$15MSeed · 17 Aug
  9. NNybroAgtechAgtechAustralia$14MSeed · 19 Aug
  10. RockRose RiskRockRose Risk is a wildfire-focused insurance brokerage and captive underwriting manager based in Napa, California.Other sectorsUnited States$13MSeries A · 19 Aug
  11. JemJem (Jem Hr Ltd) is a South African technology company based in Cape Town, specializing in human resources and employee benefits sOther sectorsSouth Africa$8.4MSeries A · 19 Aug
  12. MMafixAgtechAgtechUnited States$5.4MPre-seed · 20 Aug
  13. LLegioAIAICanada$5.0MSeed · 17 Aug
  14. OshenOshen is the business to customer messaging platform that enhances texting and end user interface.CleantechUnited Kingdom$5.0MSeed · 21 Aug
  15. Sophiie AISophiie AI is an Australian technology company based in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, founded in 2024.AIAustralia$5.0MSeed · 17 Aug
  16. AILAAILA is a Saudi EdTech startup founded in 2023, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.AISaudi Arabia$3.0MPre-seed · 19 Aug
  17. SSpaceAIAICanada$2.4MPre-seed · 18 Aug
  18. GuidelessGuideless is a Vilnius-based company that offers an AI documentation and video guide platform.AILithuania$1.2MPre-seed · 20 Aug
  19. PAPago ASAPOther sectorsOther sectorsVenezuela$1.1MSeed · 21 Aug
  20. LIÉlisa InteractiveAIAICanada$637KPre-seed · 21 Aug
  21. BrdgBrdg was constructed by experts with firsthand knowledge of development, funding, and building.AICanada$613KPre-seed · 17 Aug
  22. IIInvest In Farmers (IIF)AgtechAgtechCanadaUndisclosedSeed · 20 Aug
  23. OOFSOther sectorsOther sectorsIrelandUndisclosedGrowth · 18 Aug

Every week

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