# New Startups This Week: Week 39 2026 (21–27 September 2026), 37 First-Time Raisers

> The 37 startups that raised their first round in week 39 of 2026, 21–27 September 2026: AI, Edtech and Cleantech and more, in 16 countries.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/new-this-week/2026-w39 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## AI

15

- [Corridor](https://millionrounds.com/company/corridor)
- [Feldera](https://millionrounds.com/company/feldera)
- [Basalt Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/basalt-health)
- [Outerlimit](https://millionrounds.com/company/outerlimit)
- [Midcentury](https://millionrounds.com/company/midcentury)
- [Dextr AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/dextr-ai)
- [Thri5](https://millionrounds.com/company/thri5)
- [Azulene Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/azulene-labs)
- [*S* Spiich](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiich)
- [OpenDebt](https://millionrounds.com/company/opendebt)
- [Palma.ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/palma-ai)
- [Duqu](https://millionrounds.com/company/duqu)
- [*AR* Ace Reputations](https://millionrounds.com/company/ace-reputations)
- [*C* Cascader](https://millionrounds.com/company/cascader)
- [*GA* GENISOM AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/genisom-ai)

## Edtech

3

- [OrderEAT](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordereat)
- [*A* AMentoria](https://millionrounds.com/company/amentoria)
- [*A* AREP](https://millionrounds.com/company/arep)

## Cleantech

2

- [*AE* AMPIN Energy Transition](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampin-energy-transition)
- [*AT* AlgaFilm Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/algafilm-technologies)

## Gaming

2

- [TopDog](https://millionrounds.com/company/topdog)
- [ARC](https://millionrounds.com/company/arc)

## Construction

2

- [Clastix](https://millionrounds.com/company/clastix)
- [*HL* HisWay Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/hisway-labs)

## Fintech

2

- [givestar](https://millionrounds.com/company/givestar)
- [TalMal](https://millionrounds.com/company/talmal)

## Defence Tech

2

- [TERASi](https://millionrounds.com/company/terasi)
- [*VG* Vected GmbH](https://millionrounds.com/company/vected-gmbh)

## Other sectors

9

- [Amber Electric](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber-electric)
- [Kasvu Therapeutics](https://millionrounds.com/company/kasvu-therapeutics)
- [*HR* HEO Robotics](https://millionrounds.com/company/heo-robotics)
- [*RH* Rio Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/rio-health)
- [Blair Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/blair-health)
- [*LA* Lilac Agriculture](https://millionrounds.com/company/lilac-agriculture)
- [Alma Mater](https://millionrounds.com/company/alma-mater)
- [*D* DeltaForesight](https://millionrounds.com/company/deltaforesight)
- [Phigenics](https://millionrounds.com/company/phigenics)

## Segment by segment

### AI

15 startups · $122M raised

- [**Corridor**](https://millionrounds.com/company/corridor) Corridor is an AI-powered software security platform that enhances code security by embedding real-time controls into both AI and United States $25M
- [**Feldera**](https://millionrounds.com/company/feldera) Feldera is a software company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2023. United States $22M
- [**Basalt Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/basalt-health) Basalt Health is a healthcare technology company that provides an AI-powered assistant for clinical teams. United States $20M
- [**Outerlimit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/outerlimit) Outerlimit provides AI security and governance for agentic AI systems, with controls for identity, access, risk assessment, and activity. United Kingdom $16M
- [**Midcentury**](https://millionrounds.com/company/midcentury) Midcentury is an applied research lab building data and simulation infrastructure for physical AI. United States $15M
- [**Dextr AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dextr-ai) Dextr AI provides AI workforce and automation solutions for hospitality businesses, supporting various property management companies. United States $6.7M
- [**Thri5**](https://millionrounds.com/company/thri5) Thri5 develops software that connects retail data, people, and AI agents to coordinate operational actions. Canada $5.4M
- [**Azulene Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/azulene-labs) Azulene Labs is a technology company focused on predictive Physics-AI for chemistry and biochemistry. United States $3.4M

### Edtech

3 startups · $2.2M raised

- [**OrderEAT**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordereat) #OrderEAT es una plataforma que llegó para revolucionar la forma en la que funcionan las comedores de colegios en América Latina 🚀. Uruguay $2.0M
- [*A* **AMentoria**](https://millionrounds.com/company/amentoria) Brazil $196K
- [*A* **AREP**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arep) Saudi Arabia -

### Cleantech

2 startups · $100M raised

- [*AE* **AMPIN Energy Transition**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampin-energy-transition) India $100M
- [*AT* **AlgaFilm Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/algafilm-technologies) Canada -

### Gaming

2 startups · $3.6M raised

- [**TopDog**](https://millionrounds.com/company/topdog) Topdog is a real-money gaming firm that gives operators the confidence and speed to launch and grow skill-based multiplayer games. United States $2.5M
- [**ARC**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arc) Arc Boat Company, based in Los Angeles, California, is a startup focused on designing and manufacturing high-performance, 100% ele India $1.1M

### Construction

2 startups · $3.3M raised

- [**Clastix**](https://millionrounds.com/company/clastix) Kubernetes multi-tenancy made easy Italy $3.3M
- [*HL* **HisWay Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hisway-labs) South Africa -

### Fintech

2 startups · $12M raised

- [**givestar**](https://millionrounds.com/company/givestar) givestar is an AI-powered charity fundraising platform and mobile application based in London, United Kingdom. United Kingdom $12M
- [**TalMal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/talmal) Talmal is a Saudi fintech company that provides a salary-backed "pay later" financial solution aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing. Saudi Arabia -

### Defence Tech

2 startups · $13M raised

- [**TERASi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/terasi) TERASi is a deeptech startup based in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on designing and manufacturing ultra-compact, high-performance si Sweden $13M
- [*VG* **Vected GmbH**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vected-gmbh) Germany -

### Other sectors

9 startups · $125M raised

- [**Amber Electric**](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber-electric) Amber Electric provides electricity plans based on wholesale energy prices with usage charges linked to market rates. Australia $56M
- [**Kasvu Therapeutics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kasvu-therapeutics) Kasvu develops first and best-in-class small molecule neuroplastogens for diseases where neuronal connectivity is altered Finland $34M
- [*HR* **HEO Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/heo-robotics) Australia $25M
- [*RH* **Rio Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rio-health) India $4.5M
- [**Blair Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/blair-health) Blair Health provides virtual menopause and midlife healthcare through assessments, treatment plans, clinician visits, and ongoing support. Canada $3.0M
- [*LA* **Lilac Agriculture**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lilac-agriculture) United States $2.3M
- [**Alma Mater**](https://millionrounds.com/company/alma-mater) Alma Mater is an licensed team apparel market that sells fashionable products for men and women. United States -
- [*D* **DeltaForesight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deltaforesight) Japan -

## All 37 startups

- [*AE* **AMPIN Energy Transition** Cleantech](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampin-energy-transition) Cleantech India **$100M** Growth · 25 Sept
- [**Amber Electric** Amber Electric provides electricity plans based on wholesale energy prices with usage charges linked to market rates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber-electric) Other sectors Australia **$56M** Series E · 21 Sept
- [**Kasvu Therapeutics** Kasvu develops first and best-in-class small molecule neuroplastogens for diseases where neuronal connectivity is altered](https://millionrounds.com/company/kasvu-therapeutics) Other sectors Finland **$34M** Series A · 24 Sept
- [**Corridor** Corridor is an AI-powered software security platform that enhances code security by embedding real-time controls into both AI and](https://millionrounds.com/company/corridor) AI United States **$25M** Seed · 21 Sept
- [*HR* **HEO Robotics** Other sectors](https://millionrounds.com/company/heo-robotics) Other sectors Australia **$25M** Series B · 21 Sept
- [**Feldera** Feldera is a software company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feldera) AI United States **$22M** Seed · 21 Sept
- [**Basalt Health** Basalt Health is a healthcare technology company that provides an AI-powered assistant for clinical teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/basalt-health) AI United States **$20M** Series A · 24 Sept
- [**Outerlimit** Outerlimit provides AI security and governance for agentic AI systems, with controls for identity, access, risk assessment, and activity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outerlimit) AI United Kingdom **$16M** Pre-seed · 22 Sept
- [**Midcentury** Midcentury is an applied research lab building data and simulation infrastructure for physical AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/midcentury) AI United States **$15M** Seed · 23 Sept
- [**TERASi** TERASi is a deeptech startup based in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on designing and manufacturing ultra-compact, high-performance si](https://millionrounds.com/company/terasi) Defence Tech Sweden **$13M** Seed · 22 Sept
- [**givestar** givestar is an AI-powered charity fundraising platform and mobile application based in London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/givestar) Fintech United Kingdom **$12M** Growth · 24 Sept
- [**Dextr AI** Dextr AI provides AI workforce and automation solutions for hospitality businesses, supporting various property management companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dextr-ai) AI United States **$6.7M** Seed · 24 Sept
- [**Thri5** Thri5 develops software that connects retail data, people, and AI agents to coordinate operational actions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thri5) AI Canada **$5.4M** Seed · 21 Sept
- [*RH* **Rio Health** Other sectors](https://millionrounds.com/company/rio-health) Other sectors India **$4.5M** Series A · 24 Sept
- [**Azulene Labs** Azulene Labs is a technology company focused on predictive Physics-AI for chemistry and biochemistry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/azulene-labs) AI United States **$3.4M** Pre-seed · 23 Sept
- [*S* **Spiich** AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiich) AI Sweden **$3.4M** Seed · 23 Sept
- [**Clastix** Kubernetes multi-tenancy made easy](https://millionrounds.com/company/clastix) Construction Italy **$3.3M** Seed · 24 Sept
- [**Blair Health** Blair Health provides virtual menopause and midlife healthcare through assessments, treatment plans, clinician visits, and ongoing support.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blair-health) Other sectors Canada **$3.0M** Pre-seed · 23 Sept
- [**TopDog** Topdog is a real-money gaming firm that gives operators the confidence and speed to launch and grow skill-based multiplayer games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/topdog) Gaming United States **$2.5M** Seed · 23 Sept
- [*LA* **Lilac Agriculture** Other sectors](https://millionrounds.com/company/lilac-agriculture) Other sectors United States **$2.3M** Seed · 22 Sept
- [**OpenDebt** OpenDebt is a specialized collections technology company that provides AI-driven and human-support tools.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opendebt) AI Australia **$2.0M** Pre-seed · 22 Sept
- [**OrderEAT** #OrderEAT es una plataforma que llegó para revolucionar la forma en la que funcionan las comedores de colegios en América Latina 🚀.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordereat) Edtech Uruguay **$2.0M** Seed · 21 Sept
- [**Palma.ai** Palma.ai provides enterprise-grade governance and security infrastructure to manage, monitor, and scale production-ready AI agent workflows.](https://millionrounds.com/company/palma-ai) AI United States **$1.8M** Pre-seed · 23 Sept
- [**Duqu** Duqu (doekoe) helpt ondernemers groeien door hun cashflow te versnellen met factuurvoorfinanciering binnen 24 uur.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duqu) AI Netherlands **$1.7M** Pre-seed · 24 Sept
- [**ARC** Arc Boat Company, based in Los Angeles, California, is a startup focused on designing and manufacturing high-performance, 100% ele](https://millionrounds.com/company/arc) Gaming India **$1.1M** Pre-seed · 23 Sept
- [*AR* **Ace Reputations** AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/ace-reputations) AI United States **$300K** Seed · 21 Sept
- [*A* **AMentoria** Edtech](https://millionrounds.com/company/amentoria) Edtech Brazil **$196K** Seed · 22 Sept
- [*AT* **AlgaFilm Technologies** Cleantech](https://millionrounds.com/company/algafilm-technologies) Cleantech Canada **Undisclosed** Seed · 23 Sept
- [**Alma Mater** Alma Mater is an licensed team apparel market that sells fashionable products for men and women.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alma-mater) Other sectors United States **Undisclosed** Seed · 24 Sept
- [*A* **AREP** Edtech](https://millionrounds.com/company/arep) Edtech Saudi Arabia **Undisclosed** Pre-seed · 21 Sept
- [*C* **Cascader** AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/cascader) AI United Kingdom **Undisclosed** Seed · 22 Sept
- [*D* **DeltaForesight** Other sectors](https://millionrounds.com/company/deltaforesight) Other sectors Japan **Undisclosed** Seed · 25 Sept
- [*GA* **GENISOM AI** AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/genisom-ai) AI China **Undisclosed** Series B · 21 Sept
- [*HL* **HisWay Labs** Construction](https://millionrounds.com/company/hisway-labs) Construction South Africa **Undisclosed** Seed · 23 Sept
- [**Phigenics** Phigenics is an independent water management company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, with a secondary](https://millionrounds.com/company/phigenics) Other sectors United States **Undisclosed** Growth · 24 Sept
- [**TalMal** Talmal is a Saudi fintech company that provides a salary-backed "pay later" financial solution aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talmal) Fintech Saudi Arabia **Undisclosed** Pre-seed · 21 Sept
- [*VG* **Vected GmbH** Defence Tech](https://millionrounds.com/company/vected-gmbh) Defence Tech Germany **Undisclosed** Growth · 25 Sept

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