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Robotics Software Maker Skild AI Secures $1.4 B Series C, Valuation Tops $14 B

Robotics Software Maker Skild AI Secures $1.4 B Series C, Valuation Tops $14 B
Skild AI, the robotics‑software startup founded in 2023, closed a $1.4 billion Series C financing round that pushes its valuation above $14 billion. The round was led by SoftBank with participation from Nvidia, Macquarie Group, 1789 Capital and others. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to more than $2 billion. Skild AI develops general‑purpose foundation models for robots that can be retrofitted to many platforms and learn tasks by observing humans, aiming to cut the training burden that has limited robot adoption. Read more →

ElevenLabs CEO Reports $330 Million ARR Milestone

ElevenLabs CEO Reports $330 Million ARR Milestone
ElevenLabs, the AI voice‑generation startup, announced it has reached $330 million in annual recurring revenue. The company, founded in 2022 and launched its first product in 2023, achieved rapid growth, hitting $100 million ARR in 20 months, $200 million in 10 months and the current level in five months. Fortune 500 firms and emerging startups are adopting its voice‑agent platform, which powers customer support and experience interactions. Enterprises have deployed the technology to handle more than 50,000 calls each month. The firm recently closed a $180 million Series C round co‑led by a16z and ICONIQ Growth, pushing its valuation to $3.3 billion, and later secured an additional $100 million from ICONIQ and Sequoia. ElevenLabs also expanded its offerings with music‑creation tools and celebrity voice partnerships. Read more →

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch
Smartphone startup Nothing announced the close of its Series C funding round, raising $200 million led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors such as GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and Tapestry, as well as new strategic backers Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures. The capital brings the company’s total funding to over $450 million and values it at $1.3 billion. Founder Carl Pei said the money will fund an AI‑first device slated for next year, while the firm continues to build its supply chain, expand global sales and develop AI‑enhanced software experiences. Read more →

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion
San Jose‑based humanoid robotics firm Figure announced a Series C financing round that values the company at $39 billion. Led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia and Intel Capital, the round exceeded $1 billion. Figure plans to expand its robot fleet, accelerate training infrastructure, and boost data‑collection capabilities. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to nearly $2 billion since its 2022 founding. Read more →

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch
Smartphone startup Nothing announced the close of its Series C funding round, raising $200 million led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors such as GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and Tapestry, as well as new strategic backers Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures. The capital brings the company’s total funding to over $450 million and values it at $1.3 billion. Founder Carl Pei said the money will fund an AI‑first device slated for next year, while the firm continues to build its supply chain, expand global sales and develop AI‑enhanced software experiences. Read more →

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch
Smartphone startup Nothing announced the close of its Series C funding round, raising $200 million led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors such as GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and Tapestry, as well as new strategic backers Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures. The capital brings the company’s total funding to over $450 million and values it at $1.3 billion. Founder Carl Pei said the money will fund an AI‑first device slated for next year, while the firm continues to build its supply chain, expand global sales and develop AI‑enhanced software experiences. Read more →

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion
San Jose‑based humanoid robotics firm Figure announced a Series C financing round that values the company at $39 billion. Led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia and Intel Capital, the round exceeded $1 billion. Figure plans to expand its robot fleet, accelerate training infrastructure, and boost data‑collection capabilities. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to nearly $2 billion since its 2022 founding. Read more →

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion
San Jose‑based humanoid robotics firm Figure announced a Series C financing round that values the company at $39 billion. Led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia and Intel Capital, the round exceeded $1 billion. Figure plans to expand its robot fleet, accelerate training infrastructure, and boost data‑collection capabilities. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to nearly $2 billion since its 2022 founding. Read more →

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch
Smartphone startup Nothing announced the close of its Series C funding round, raising $200 million led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors such as GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and Tapestry, as well as new strategic backers Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures. The capital brings the company’s total funding to over $450 million and values it at $1.3 billion. Founder Carl Pei said the money will fund an AI‑first device slated for next year, while the firm continues to build its supply chain, expand global sales and develop AI‑enhanced software experiences. Read more →

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion
San Jose‑based humanoid robotics firm Figure announced a Series C financing round that values the company at $39 billion. Led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia and Intel Capital, the round exceeded $1 billion. Figure plans to expand its robot fleet, accelerate training infrastructure, and boost data‑collection capabilities. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to nearly $2 billion since its 2022 founding. Read more →

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion

Figure Secures Series C Funding Valuing Company at $39 Billion
San Jose‑based humanoid robotics firm Figure announced a Series C financing round that values the company at $39 billion. Led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia and Intel Capital, the round exceeded $1 billion. Figure plans to expand its robot fleet, accelerate training infrastructure, and boost data‑collection capabilities. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to nearly $2 billion since its 2022 founding. Read more →

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch

Nothing Secures $200M Series C Led by Tiger Global, Plans AI‑First Device Launch
Smartphone startup Nothing announced the close of its Series C funding round, raising $200 million led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors such as GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and Tapestry, as well as new strategic backers Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures. The capital brings the company’s total funding to over $450 million and values it at $1.3 billion. Founder Carl Pei said the money will fund an AI‑first device slated for next year, while the firm continues to build its supply chain, expand global sales and develop AI‑enhanced software experiences. Read more →