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Databricks: The company raised $5 billion of venture funding in a deal led by Coatue Management, MGX, Blackstone and Sixth Street Partners on August 13, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $185 billion. The company is a provider of a data and AI platform for building, governing and deploying analytics, machine learning and AI applications on lakehouse architecture.River AI: The company raised $1.1 billion of venture funding in a deal led by General Catalyst and AMP PBC on August 11, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $3.9 billion. The company is a developer of personal intelligence software that lets users create and control AI systems built around their own data.CodeRabbit: The company raised $143 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Smash Capital and Atomico (UK) Partners on August 12, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $1.36 billion. The company is a developer of an AI-powered platform designed to streamline and improve the quality of reviews across development workflows.Point2 Technology: The company raised $136 million of Series B venture funding in a deal led by LB Investment on August 10, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $424 million. The company is a developer of a technology platform intended to meet the bandwidth requirements of hyperscale AI/ML data centers and 5G infrastructure.Dexterity: The company raised venture funding from Millennia Capital and other undisclosed investors on August 14, 2026. The company is a developer of physical AI software and robotics systems for automating warehouse and industrial handling tasks.Skan AI: The company raised $63 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Cathay Innovation and Dell Technologies Capital on August 12, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $412 million. The company is a developer of process intelligence and agentic automation software for mapping, analyzing and improving enterprise workflows.Gravity: The company raised $30.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Committed Capital Partners on August 12, 2026. The company is a developer of an AI-driven advertising integration system designed for monetizing conversational interfaces.Silicon Data: The company raised $30.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Valor Equity Partners and Atreides Management on August 11, 2026. The company is a developer of an independent benchmark and market intelligence platform designed to provide performance metrics for graphics processing unit technology.VibeIQ: The company raised $22.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Volition Capital and Battery Ventures on August 10, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $87.5 million. The company is a developer of an artificial intelligence-powered product decision platform designed for retail and apparel brands.Adaly: The company closed on $11 million of an undisclosed targeted amount of venture funding on August 13, 2026. The company is a developer of a federated data operating system designed to provide enterprises with live, governed access to all their data systems for artificial intelligence and automation.heyyyy: The company raised venture funding from undisclosed investors on August 10, 2026. The company is a developer of an AI-powered interactive fiction app built around character-driven messaging stories.Edgify: The company raised $9 million of Series A venture funding from Mangrove Capital Partners and Rank Ventures on August 10, 2026. The company is a developer of edge AI software for deploying and managing machine learning models on connected devices without relying on cloud infrastructure.Semaphore Technologies: The company raised $7.4 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on August 12, 2026. The company is a developer of an AI-powered agent infrastructure platform designed to facilitate the monitoring and management of autonomous agents at scale.Atinary: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Bruker on August 14, 2026. The company is a developer of AI software for self-driving laboratories, automating experimental design, optimization and analysis in scientific R&D.Global Mobile Software: The company is in the process of raising venture funding on August 12, 2026. The company is a developer of immersive sports technology software designed to enhance fan engagement through augmented reality and 3D streaming.Klleon: The company raised Series B venture funding from KB Securities and other undisclosed investors on August 10, 2026. The company is an operator of a deep learning technology platform intended for creating video and voice generation.Unwell: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from WTSL on August 12, 2026. The company is an operator of a media and lifestyle brand founded by Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan spanning podcasts, video, social content, live experiences and consumer products.

M&A Transactions

Cursor / SpaceX: The company was acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion on August 14, 2026. The company is a developer of an artificial intelligence-powered coding platform designed to enhance the productivity and capabilities of programmers and software engineers.ATG Entertainment / MARI Group: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by MARI Group, via its multiple financial sponsors through a GBP 4.5 billion LBO on August 11, 2026. The company is an operator of live entertainment venues, theatre ticketing platforms and stage production businesses.Arize / Dynatrace: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Dynatrace for $915 million on August 13, 2026. The company is a developer of AI observability and evaluation software for monitoring, debugging and improving machine learning models and AI agents.BlackSea Technologies / Aevex: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Aevex for an estimated $650 million on August 12, 2026. The company is a developer of AI-enabled manned and unmanned maritime systems intended for defense and security operations.Cyberhawk Innovations / Ondas: The company was acquired by Ondas for an estimated $125 million on August 10, 2026. The company is a developer of drone inspections and asset visualization software catering to the oil and gas, utility, renewables, and construction industries.100.7 The Bay / K-LOVE: The company, a subsidiary of Times-Shamrock Communications, was acquired by K-LOVE, a subsidiary of Educational Media Foundation, for $2.7 million on August 13, 2026. The company is an operator of a classic rock radio station and digital media platform in Baltimore, MD.Animade / Duolingo: The company was acquired by Duolingo for an undisclosed amount on August 13, 2026. The company is an animation and design studio creating motion, character and branded creative work for companies and agencies.Elveo Mobile / Omnispace: The company was formed by the merger of Lynk Global and Omnispace on August 14. 2026. The company is a developer of a direct-to-device satellite connectivity platform designed to provide mobile voice and data services.FLAGS Software / Recur Software Technologies: The company was acquired by Recur Software Technologies for an undisclosed amount on August 11, 2026. The company is a developer of manufacturing production control software intended to serve the automotive, aerospace, marine, manufacturing and rail sectors.infoSentience / The Arena Group Holdings: The company was acquired by The Arena Group Holdings for an undisclosed amount on August 10, 2026. The company is a developer of automated content and reporting software that turns structured data into narrative analysis.Jariet Technologies / CesiumAstro: The company was acquired by CesiumAstro for an undisclosed amount on August 12, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of radio frequency sampling transceivers designed for direct signal conversion in high-frequency electronic systems.Limbik / Burson: The company was acquired by Burson, a subsidiary of WPP, for an undisclosed amount on August 12, 2026. The company is a developer of an AI analytics software platform designed to analyze consumer emotional response to digital content.Maxeo.ai / Basefy: The company was acquired by Basefy for an undisclosed amount on August 12, 2026. The company is a developer of an artificial intelligence visibility and brand reputation platform designed to track how brands are represented in automated answers.Pixi Platforms / zvoove Switzerland: The company was acquired by zvoove Switzerland for an undisclosed amount on August 11, 2026. The company is a developer of an augmented reality messaging platform for creating and sharing interactive AR character experiences.Sketchfab / KitBash3D: The company, a subsidiary of Epic Games, was acquired by KitBash3D, via its financial sponsors Bochi Investments and Eagle Private Capital, through an LBO on August 10, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a developer of a 3D content platform designed to publish, share, and discover digital assets.SkyGrid / Archer Aviation: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Archer Aviation as a part of a $1 billion package including Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries, on August 10, 2026. The company is a developer of AI and blockchain-based airspace integration software for autonomous aviation and advanced air mobility operations.

Source: Pitchbook Data, Inc.
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