VC Funding Digest
Friday, September 11, 2026
Covering news from · 5 rounds · aggregated from 4 sources
Venture capital activity saw a notable surge in August, with 29 companies achieving unicorn status. AI software and semiconductors emerged as dominant themes, driving significant investment and signaling continued momentum in these critical sectors.
Funding rounds
The Boring Company#
The Boring Company raises $3B in round led by UAE
Sources:
- TechCrunch — The Boring Company raises $3B in round led by UAE
Wittington Ventures#
Wittington Ventures closes third, $180-million VC fund
Sources:
- BetaKit — Wittington Ventures closes third, $180-million VC fund
Galaxia#
Galaxia raises $4.5 million to bring satellite computers to Canada’s space race
Sources:
- BetaKit — Galaxia raises $4.5 million to bring satellite computers to Canada’s space race
KU Leuven spin-out IVEX#
KU Leuven spin-out IVEX lands €5 million to accelerate AI-powered automotive safety testing
Sources:
- EU-Startups — KU Leuven spin-out IVEX lands €5 million to accelerate AI-powered automotive safety testing
Seattle biotech BrainChild Bio#
Seattle biotech BrainChild Bio raises $116M to advance CAR T therapy for childhood brain cancer
Sources:
- GeekWire — Seattle biotech BrainChild Bio raises $116M to advance CAR T therapy for childhood brain cancer
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