VC Funding Digest
Friday, June 12, 2026
Covering news from · 3 rounds · 6 news items · aggregated from 5 sources
Venture capital activity on June 11, 2026, saw continued investment across diverse sectors, with a notable focus on foundational technologies and emerging markets. Headlines highlighted continued interest in AI infrastructure and space technology, alongside early-stage funding for European startups.
Funding rounds
THEKER#
THEKER raises €73 million Series A to accelerate AI robotics deployment.
Sources:
- EU-Startups — Barcelona-based THEKER raises €73 million Series A to accelerate AI robotics deployment
Sybilla#
Sybilla raises over €8 million to strengthen space monitoring.
Sources:
- EU-Startups — Polish SpaceTech startup Sybilla exits bootstrapped orbit with over €8 million to strengthen space monitoring
Prometheus#
Prometheus raises $12B at $41B valuation.
Sources:
- GeekWire — Bezos’ AI startup Prometheus raises $12B at $41B valuation, and the CEOs explain what they’re doing
News & Analysis
Base10 Partners Closes 2 Funds Totaling $850M To Invest In Real Economy Automation
Crunchbase News (Venture) · other
Newton Venture Program CEO Anu Adebajo on Europe’s ‘zombie funds’
Sifted · analysis
Berlin-based Angel Invest close €40 million Fund III targeting angel to Seed stages
EU-Startups · other
Former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky to lead new $10B AI data center venture
GeekWire · exec move
How the SpaceX IPO effect could send the Seattle area’s space industry to a higher orbit
GeekWire · ipo
Silicon Valley venture capitalist and LA billionaire reportedly weighing Seahawks bids
GeekWire · other
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