New this week · Week 37, 2026

New startups, week 37, 2026

7–13 September 2026

38 startups raised a first round we recorded between 7–13 September 2026, in 15 countries. 36 reported an amount, $4.9B between them; the biggest was The Boring Co. with $3.0B. Most were in AI, Biotech and Construction.

38first-time raisers
15countries
$4.9Braised, 36 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

Segment by segment

AI

19 startups · $1.6B raised

  1. Positron AIPositron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.United States$875M
  2. UniPatOur Mission is to Accelerate AI's Evolution Towards Real-World Automation.-$300M
  3. TARTransformative American Resources (TAR) is an American energy infrastructure company.United States$120M
  4. PPHYMIChina$100M
  5. Kinetix AIKinetix provides an array of data and video software tools that assist in the performance improvement of coaches and athletes.China$75M
  6. CymphonyCymphony is a cybersecurity company that specializes in human risk and workforce security.United States$30M
  7. EunoEuno's Enterprise AI Context Platform gives AI agents the context they need to act reliably across enterprise data in analytics, eUnited States$23M
  8. Beep, Inc.Beep, Inc.United States$20M

Biotech

3 startups · $94M raised

  1. CTCaspian Therapeutics-$50M
  2. Cloverleaf BioCloverleaf Bio is a biotechnology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2023.United States$33M
  3. NNNavion Neurosciences, Inc.United States$11M

Construction

3 startups · $3.0B raised

  1. TBThe Boring Co.United States$3.0B
  2. Phase0Phase0, formerly known as Compa, is a cloud-based AI platform designed for architecture and engineering firms.Germany$3.0M
  3. PaprPapr is an application concentrating on asynchronous video and audio messaging solutions to interact with distributed teams.United States$1.3M

Automotive & EVs

2 startups · $49M raised

  1. Ultraviolette AutomotiveUltraviolette Automotive is an innovative electric vehicle startup based in Bengaluru, India, focused on manufacturing high-perforIndia$39M
  2. CMCarrum MobilityIndia$10M

Aerospace & Space

2 startups · $8.4M raised

  1. KKVectorUnited Kingdom$5.1M
  2. GSGalaxia Space SystemsCanada$3.3M

Other sectors

9 startups · $108M raised

  1. Poseidon AerospacePoseidon Aerospace is an unmanned aerospace company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.United States$60M
  2. fundcraftFundcraft is a financial firm that offers portfolio management, risk management, valuation, and deal compliance services.Luxembourg$14M
  3. SirdabSirdab is a logistics startup based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2021 by Naif Alzahri and Abdulrahman Alnamlah.Saudi Arabia$10M
  4. MagnarMagnar is a Chilean AI startup focused on legaltech solutions.Chile$8.0M
  5. TheaterTheater sells fashion-forward shoes and socks, focusing on comfort and unique design details.India$7.9M
  6. Tickets for GoodTickets for Good is a ticketing and audience-development platform based in Sheffield, England.United Kingdom$5.3M
  7. DDawratyKuwait$2.0M
  8. Peep BeautyIndia's first eye-focused beauty brandIndia$1.2M

All 38 startups

  1. TBThe Boring Co.ConstructionConstructionUnited States$3.0BGrowth · 11 Sept
  2. Positron AIPositron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.AIUnited States$875MSeries C · 11 Sept
  3. UniPatOur Mission is to Accelerate AI's Evolution Towards Real-World Automation.AI-$300MGrowth · 10 Sept
  4. TARTransformative American Resources (TAR) is an American energy infrastructure company.AIUnited States$120MSeries A · 10 Sept
  5. PPHYMIAIAIChina$100MSeed · 10 Sept
  6. Kinetix AIKinetix provides an array of data and video software tools that assist in the performance improvement of coaches and athletes.AIChina$75MSeed · 11 Sept
  7. Poseidon AerospacePoseidon Aerospace is an unmanned aerospace company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.Other sectorsUnited States$60MSeries A · 8 Sept
  8. CTCaspian TherapeuticsBiotechBiotech-$50MSeries A · 8 Sept
  9. Ultraviolette AutomotiveUltraviolette Automotive is an innovative electric vehicle startup based in Bengaluru, India, focused on manufacturing high-perforAutomotive & EVsIndia$39MSeries E · 11 Sept
  10. Cloverleaf BioCloverleaf Bio is a biotechnology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2023.BiotechUnited States$33MSeed · 8 Sept
  11. CymphonyCymphony is a cybersecurity company that specializes in human risk and workforce security.AIUnited States$30MSeries A · 9 Sept
  12. EunoEuno's Enterprise AI Context Platform gives AI agents the context they need to act reliably across enterprise data in analytics, eAIUnited States$23MSeries A · 9 Sept
  13. Beep, Inc.Beep, Inc.AIUnited States$20MSeries B · 9 Sept
  14. DDYUAIAIChina$15MPre-Series B · 10 Sept
  15. fundcraftFundcraft is a financial firm that offers portfolio management, risk management, valuation, and deal compliance services.Other sectorsLuxembourg$14MGrowth · 9 Sept
  16. Norbert HealthNorbert Health is an AI-driven care automation company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2019.AIUnited States$14MSeries A · 8 Sept
  17. NNNavion Neurosciences, Inc.BiotechBiotechUnited States$11MSeed · 9 Sept
  18. CMCarrum MobilityAutomotive & EVsAutomotive & EVsIndia$10MSeries B · 9 Sept
  19. IntermezzoIntermezzo is an AI-native global payroll API platform that helps businesses automate payroll and compliance across multiple countries.AIUnited States$10MSeed · 10 Sept
  20. MAMetacognition AIAIAIAustralia$10MPre-seed · 10 Sept
  21. SirdabSirdab is a logistics startup based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2021 by Naif Alzahri and Abdulrahman Alnamlah.Other sectorsSaudi Arabia$10MSeries A · 7 Sept
  22. MagnarMagnar is a Chilean AI startup focused on legaltech solutions.Other sectorsChile$8.0MSeries A · 9 Sept
  23. TheaterTheater sells fashion-forward shoes and socks, focusing on comfort and unique design details.Other sectorsIndia$7.9MSeries A · 10 Sept
  24. Tickets for GoodTickets for Good is a ticketing and audience-development platform based in Sheffield, England.Other sectorsUnited Kingdom$5.3MSeed · 8 Sept
  25. KKVectorAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceUnited Kingdom$5.1MSeed · 11 Sept
  26. OOnixAIAICanada$5.0MPre-seed · 9 Sept
  27. FFluencifyAIAISweden$4.3MPre-seed · 7 Sept
  28. VVeridueAIAIUnited Kingdom$4.0MPre-seed · 8 Sept
  29. GSGalaxia Space SystemsAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceCanada$3.3MSeed · 10 Sept
  30. Phase0Phase0, formerly known as Compa, is a cloud-based AI platform designed for architecture and engineering firms.ConstructionGermany$3.0MSeed · 13 Sept
  31. DDawratyOther sectorsOther sectorsKuwait$2.0MSeed · 8 Sept
  32. Keep Converting98% of website visitors don't convert.AIUnited Arab Emirates$2.0MPre-seed · 8 Sept
  33. PaprPapr is an application concentrating on asynchronous video and audio messaging solutions to interact with distributed teams.ConstructionUnited States$1.3MSeed · 9 Sept
  34. Peep BeautyIndia's first eye-focused beauty brandOther sectorsIndia$1.2MPre-seed · 11 Sept
  35. OOdorPiAIAIUnited Kingdom$950KPre-seed · 9 Sept
  36. FlowtFlowt is a Kenya-based financial intelligence and lending platform that leverages AI to support climate-smart small and growing buAIKenya$550KPre-seed · 8 Sept
  37. IFIris FreshOther sectorsOther sectorsSouth AfricaUndisclosedGrowth · 12 Sept
  38. Palitronica Inc.Palitronica Inc.AICanadaUndisclosedSeries A · 9 Sept

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