VC Funding Digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Covering news from · 3 rounds · aggregated from 2 sources
Venture capital activity on June 17, 2026, saw a notable focus on AI applications, with French startup Comand AI securing funding for battlefield software and CuspAI also appearing in headlines. The day's news also highlighted efforts to diversify the venture capital landscape, with Black founders stepping into investment roles to reshape the industry.
Funding rounds
NorthStar#
NorthStar secures $40 million to track space threats for Canada’s air force
Sources:
- BetaKit — NorthStar secures $40 million to track space threats for Canada’s air force
Realize#
Realize closes one of Canada’s largest impact funds at $227 million
Sources:
- BetaKit — Realize closes one of Canada’s largest impact funds at $227 million
Ex-Palantir team behind Conduct#
Ex-Palantir team behind Conduct raises €51 million to make enterprise systems AI-ready
Sources:
- EU-Startups — Ex-Palantir team behind Conduct raises €51 million to make enterprise systems AI-ready
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