New this week · Week 38, 2026

New startups, week 38, 2026

14–20 September 2026

48 startups raised a first round we recorded between 14–20 September 2026, in 21 countries. 48 reported an amount, $1.4B between them; the biggest was barq with $330M. Most were in AI, Cleantech and Biotech.

48first-time raisers
21countries
$1.4Braised, 48 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

Segment by segment

AI

31 startups · $919M raised

  1. EUCLYDEuclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.Netherlands$231M
  2. CCornelisUnited States$205M
  3. Delos DataDelos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.United States$100M
  4. Penelope HealthWe believe that information asymmetry is a root cause of market inefficiencies within US healthcare.United Kingdom$100M
  5. Hang Ten SystemsHang Ten Systems is an enterprise AI services company.United States$53M
  6. STStuut TechnologiesUnited States$53M
  7. AAIUCUnited States$40M
  8. HackuityHackuity is a French cybersecurity company based in Lyon, founded in 2018.France$19M

Cleantech

3 startups · $106M raised

  1. Kanin EnergyKanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.Canada$100M
  2. RebabaBuilding second life battery energy storage systems for a greener grid.Sweden$4.6M
  3. BIBiochar Industrial Group-$1.5M

Biotech

2 startups · $5.9M raised

  1. Eterna RegenerativesEterna Regeneratives is a provider of a biomaterials platform for tissue regeneration.United Kingdom$4.0M
  2. AbTxAbTx is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative oncology treatments for challenging cancers.France$1.9M

Fintech

2 startups · $331M raised

  1. barqBARQ is a leading logistics company in the Middle East, specializing in premium bullet delivery services.Saudi Arabia$330M
  2. Laters.com42% of people find travel planning so stressful they cancel the trip altogether.Singapore$1.5M

Other sectors

10 startups · $82M raised

  1. RIReEmerge, Inc.United States$37M
  2. TUSK ICTusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.Belgium$17M
  3. JGJayachandran Global Refineries Pvt. Ltd. (JC Global)India$9.5M
  4. ArcosArcos is a civil safety and security technology company.Germany$6.3M
  5. DepotchargeDepotcharge is a Munich-based B2B marketplace specializing in shared depot charging for electric heavy-duty trucks.Germany$3.1M
  6. FFiriIndia$3.0M
  7. ReFreshREFRESH*DESIGN is an architecture studio based in Brisbane, Australia.Australia$2.5M
  8. LogibotLogibot is building the next generation of warehouse automation to solve one of logistics' biggest challenges: the growing shortage of labor.Belgium$1.6M

All 48 startups

  1. barqBARQ is a leading logistics company in the Middle East, specializing in premium bullet delivery services.FintechSaudi Arabia$330MSeries A · 15 Sept
  2. EUCLYDEuclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.AINetherlands$231MSeries A · 15 Sept
  3. CCornelisAIAIUnited States$205MSeries C · 14 Sept
  4. Delos DataDelos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.AIUnited States$100MSeries A · 15 Sept
  5. Kanin EnergyKanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.CleantechCanada$100MGrowth · 16 Sept
  6. Penelope HealthWe believe that information asymmetry is a root cause of market inefficiencies within US healthcare.AIUnited Kingdom$100MSeries A · 18 Sept
  7. Hang Ten SystemsHang Ten Systems is an enterprise AI services company.AIUnited States$53MSeed · 17 Sept
  8. STStuut TechnologiesAIAIUnited States$53MSeries B · 16 Sept
  9. AAIUCAIAIUnited States$40MSeries A · 15 Sept
  10. RIReEmerge, Inc.Other sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$37MSeries A · 15 Sept
  11. HackuityHackuity is a French cybersecurity company based in Lyon, founded in 2018.AIFrance$19MSeries B · 16 Sept
  12. TTrebleAIAIIceland$18MSeries A · 17 Sept
  13. TUSK ICTusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.Other sectorsBelgium$17MSeries A · 18 Sept
  14. ECEagle CloudAIAIChina$15MSeries B+ · 14 Sept
  15. Synapse AnalyticsSynapse Analytics is an AI-powered financial technology company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018.AIUnited Arab Emirates$13MSeries A · 14 Sept
  16. PrimeroPRIMERO is an employment agency that provides recruitment, staffing, training, human resources, and consulting services.AIMexico$12MSeed · 14 Sept
  17. ComplirComplir is a Copenhagen-based company that offers an AI-powered compliance management platform, founded in 2024 by Gustav Bang, TiAIDenmark$11MSeed · 16 Sept
  18. JGJayachandran Global Refineries Pvt. Ltd. (JC Global)Other sectorsOther sectorsIndia$9.5MGrowth · 15 Sept
  19. AronARON is a road transportation based AI system that enhances driver performance, optimizes truck driving distances, and minimizes violations.AIUnited States$8.0MSeed · 14 Sept
  20. ArcosArcos is a civil safety and security technology company.Other sectorsGermany$6.3MSeed · 18 Sept
  21. DishaDISHA provides quality education to underprivileged children and youth with a special focus on life skill education to poor youth.AIIndia$6.0MSeries A · 19 Sept
  22. PPelocalAIAIIndia$5.0MSeries A · 16 Sept
  23. VVerifAIXAIAIIndia$5.0MSeed · 16 Sept
  24. HFHealth ForceAIAISpain$4.8MSeed · 17 Sept
  25. RebabaBuilding second life battery energy storage systems for a greener grid.CleantechSweden$4.6MSeed · 15 Sept
  26. Eterna RegenerativesEterna Regeneratives is a provider of a biomaterials platform for tissue regeneration.BiotechUnited Kingdom$4.0MSeed · 16 Sept
  27. MHMedow Health AIAIAIAustralia$3.5MSeed · 16 Sept
  28. DepotchargeDepotcharge is a Munich-based B2B marketplace specializing in shared depot charging for electric heavy-duty trucks.Other sectorsGermany$3.1MPre-seed · 15 Sept
  29. FFiriOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$3.0MSeed · 16 Sept
  30. ReFreshREFRESH*DESIGN is an architecture studio based in Brisbane, Australia.Other sectorsAustralia$2.5MSeed · 17 Sept
  31. BynarioBynarIO delivers software clarity through AI-powered binary analysis.AIItaly$2.4MPre-seed · 17 Sept
  32. AcademyAIAcademyAI is a privately held company founded in 2026, dedicated to enhancing AI adoption and outcomes for organizations.AIUnited Kingdom$2.2MPre-seed · 15 Sept
  33. BoxdRemote Computers for your team.AINetherlands$2.0MPre-seed · 16 Sept
  34. EnforceShieldEnforceShield is a Lithuania-based company founded in December 2024, specializing in AI-powered intellectual property (IP) enforceAILithuania$2.0MSeed · 15 Sept
  35. OOrbitsAIAIUnited States$2.0MPre-seed · 16 Sept
  36. AbTxAbTx is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative oncology treatments for challenging cancers.BiotechFrance$1.9MSeed · 18 Sept
  37. LogibotLogibot is building the next generation of warehouse automation to solve one of logistics' biggest challenges: the growing shortage of labor.Other sectorsBelgium$1.6MSeed · 17 Sept
  38. BIBiochar Industrial GroupCleantechCleantech-$1.5MPre-seed · 18 Sept
  39. EAEmilia AIAIAIColombia$1.5MPre-seed · 15 Sept
  40. Laters.com42% of people find travel planning so stressful they cancel the trip altogether.FintechSingapore$1.5MSeed · 15 Sept
  41. OriginalVoicesThe Human Context Layer for AI.AIUnited Kingdom$1.3MPre-seed · 15 Sept
  42. TTesterArmyAIAIUnited States$1.2MPre-seed · 15 Sept
  43. QSENSATOQSensAto is a quantum sensing company specializing in the development and research of integrated vapor cells and quantum atomic sensors.Other sectorsItaly$1.1MSeed · 17 Sept
  44. EvattoEvatto is an AI-native operating system for complex event programs.AIAustralia$1.0MPre-seed · 16 Sept
  45. 1312 Interactive1312 Interactive is India's first dedicated personal computer and console game publishing house, established in 2024 in Hyderabad, Telangana.Other sectorsIndia$1.0MSeed · 17 Sept
  46. UCANACTUCANACT is a digital brain-computer interface solution that turns brains signals from wearables or implants into computer commandsAINetherlands$923KPre-seed · 15 Sept
  47. Freya IndustriesFreya builds the intelligence layer for physical security: connected sensors and the platform that turns what they capture into acAISweden$615KSeed · 14 Sept
  48. SlaydCreating a Gen Z-focused fashion discovery platform by leveraging their social media-driven inspiration and browsing habits.AIIndia$156KPre-seed · 17 Sept

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