VC Funding Digest
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Covering news from · 4 rounds · aggregated from 3 sources
Venture capital activity on August 25, 2026, saw notable investments across several sectors. AI infrastructure, exemplified by Stability AI's funding, and robotics startups continued to attract significant capital. The day also highlighted emerging trends in specialized care, with Solace Care securing substantial pre-seed funding for its end-of-life platform, and advancements in SpaceTech and homebuilding AI.
Funding rounds
The 10 robotics startups that#
The 10 robotics startups that raised the biggest rounds in H1 2026
Sources:
- Sifted — The 10 robotics startups that raised the biggest rounds in H1 2026
French SpaceTech startup ArcSpace#
French SpaceTech startup ArcSpace secures over €2 million for in-orbit satellite servicing and repair
Sources:
- EU-Startups — French SpaceTech startup ArcSpace secures over €2 million for in-orbit satellite servicing and repair
Brussels-based MAASH#
Brussels-based MAASH secures €12.15 million to take mycoprotein production to industrial scale
Sources:
- EU-Startups — Brussels-based MAASH secures €12.15 million to take mycoprotein production to industrial scale
Homebuilding AI startup Digs#
Homebuilding AI startup Digs raises $25.3M and partners with building products giant
Sources:
- GeekWire — Homebuilding AI startup Digs raises $25.3M and partners with building products giant
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