VC Funding Digest
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Covering news from · 6 rounds · aggregated from 3 sources
Venture capital activity on May 15, 2026, saw a diverse range of investments, with a notable focus on quantum computing as Nord Quantique secured significant funding. Other headlines hinted at continued activity in mobility and potentially emerging markets, though a dominant thematic trend was not immediately apparent from the provided snippets.
Funding rounds
RJ Scaringe has#
RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12B across three startups and investors still want more
Sources:
- TechCrunch — RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12B across three startups and investors still want more
Indian Uber rival Rapido#
Indian Uber rival Rapido raises $240M at $3B valuation
Sources:
- TechCrunch — Indian Uber rival Rapido raises $240M at $3B valuation
Quantum startup Nord Quantique#
Quantum startup Nord Quantique secures $1.4-billion USD valuation
Sources:
- BetaKit — Quantum startup Nord Quantique secures $1.4-billion USD valuation
Berlin-based Elephant Company#
Berlin-based Elephant Company raises over €5 million to bring AI-powered training to frontline workers
Sources:
- EU-Startups — Berlin-based Elephant Company raises over €5 million to bring AI-powered training to frontline workers
UK EdTech Multiverse#
UK EdTech Multiverse lands €60 million funding round at €1.8 billion valuation
Sources:
- EU-Startups — UK EdTech Multiverse lands €60 million funding round at €1.8 billion valuation
Valencia-based Fresh People#
Valencia-based Fresh People raises €2.6 million to scale Booster, its AI leadership copilot
Sources:
- EU-Startups — Valencia-based Fresh People raises €2.6 million to scale Booster, its AI leadership copilot
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