VC Funding Digest
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Covering news from · 3 rounds · aggregated from 2 sources
Venture capital activity on May 13, 2026, saw a notable focus on climate tech, particularly in the geothermal sector, alongside continued interest in AI infrastructure as evidenced by a former Hugging Face founder's new venture. European startups, with 25 Y Combinator alumni slated for Series A rounds, also presented a significant funding opportunity.
Funding rounds
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics#
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another $400M
Sources:
- TechCrunch — Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another $400M
Cowboy Space#
Cowboy Space raises $275M as it seeks 40-60 employees for new satellite and rocket hub in Seattle
Sources:
- GeekWire — Cowboy Space raises $275M as it seeks 40-60 employees for new satellite and rocket hub in Seattle
Anduril#
Anduril lands $5B as defense giant builds autonomous warship operation in Seattle
Sources:
- GeekWire — Anduril lands $5B as defense giant builds autonomous warship operation in Seattle
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