Funding

SUI Group Allocates $6M to AI Startups Including $650M Recursive Round

SUI Group invested $3M in Nof1 via SAFE and $3M in Recursive Superintelligence's $650M round at a $4B+ valuation, diversifying beyond digital assets into AI.

CodeRabbit raises $143M at $1.5B to manage AI-generated code

For SaaS and cloud teams, CodeRabbit's $1.5B valuation and $143M round highlight the operational need to govern AI-written code, with over 2M weekly reviews and 17,000 customers already onboard.

Lovable ARR Triples to $600M Run Rate on $400M Raise

Lovable's natural-language app-building platform now claims nearly $600 million in ARR, tripling from $200 million. Enterprise customers include Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom, and Adidas, and the new $400 million will fund infrastructure, product, and security hiring.

FatPipe S-3 Shelf Adds $0-Raised Dry Powder for SD-WAN M&A

FatPipe's new S-3 shelf registration gives the SD-WAN vendor flexibility to fund accretive acquisitions and large deployments without diluting shareholders today. For SaaS and cloud infrastructure operators, the move signals how capital strategy increasingly underpins enterprise networking product roadmaps.

INR 36 Cr Funding Drives Superleap’s AI-Native CRM Challenge to Legacy SaaS

Superleap’s INR 36 crore pre-Series A round arms it to take on entrenched CRM SaaS providers with an AI-native architecture that promises deployment in weeks. The platform’s rapid traction among enterprises like Razorpay and Cars24 signals a shift toward intelligent revenue operating systems.

HappyRobot’s $150M Round Powers Enterprise SaaS AI Agents for 150+ Customers

With $150M in fresh funding, HappyRobot is scaling its AI agent platform that integrates with enterprise SaaS systems, now serving over 150 large customers like DHL and Uber. Revenue has grown 5x since September, proving demand for operational AI in the cloud.

Conduct Lands $60M to Automate Enterprise Software Modernization with AI OS

Conduct's AI operating system just raised $60 million to cut enterprise system change cycles from months to minutes. The platform maps decades of customizations in SAP and other core systems, automatically generating safe code changes—a critical capability as thousands of companies race to SAP S/4HANA migrations before 2027. This signals a new wave of AI tools tackling brownfield complexity in SaaS infrastructure.

Source: californiatelegraph.com · hawaiitelegraph.com

Elevation's $500M AI fund to fuel next-gen SaaS: India's app layer opportunity

Elevation Capital's $500 million AI-focused fund is set to catalyze a wave of SaaS startups that embed intelligence into existing digital infrastructure. For cloud and SaaS providers, this signals fresh capital for vertical-specific agents and AI-native platforms, potentially accelerating India's product cloud shift.

Source: livemint.com · economictimes.indiatimes.com

BofA’s $520M Loan to OpenAI: A SaaS Infrastructure Bet Ahead of $1T+ IPO

Bank of America’s $520M credit line to OpenAI marks a major vote of confidence in AI-as-a-service. For SaaS companies, the loan signals intense institutional backing for the API providers that power their products, potentially accelerating AI infrastructure expansion and enterprise adoption ahead of a record IPO.

Source: bnnbloomberg.ca · finance.yahoo.com

AppsFlyer's $1B Round Fuels SaaS as AI Inference Claims Cloud Crown

SaaS funding stayed hot in June 2026, with AppsFlyer raising $1B and Baseten's $1.5B round underscoring the cloud infrastructure boom. The sector's mega-rounds signal robust investor appetite, but AI-powered infrastructure is now the star.

Elevation Capital’s $500M Fund IX bets on AI-native SaaS in India

Elevation Capital’s latest fund will back AI-enabling SaaS platforms, from infrastructure to applications, reshaping India’s SaaS landscape. With $25–30 million checks, the fund seeks startups building AI-native products that could challenge global incumbents.

130+ Investor Questions, $400M Interest: Lyzr’s Agent Sam Proves Its SaaS Chops

By deploying Agent Sam to handle the bulk of its Series B due diligence, Lyzr turned a $100M fundraise into a live SaaS product demo. The episode validates its enterprise‑grade governance and data‑ownership pitch for regulated industries.

$170.6M iDICE Fund Targets Nigeria’s SaaS and Digital Economy

Nigeria’s new $170.6 million fund of funds will fuel SaaS and cloud-native businesses as part of the country’s iDICE programme. The fund, managed by Kuramo Capital, couples government backing with private capital to expand Nigeria’s digital ecosystem infrastructure.

SaaS Security Play: Kratikal Tech's $4.7M IPO Aims to Scale Threatcop Globally

Kratikal Tech, a cloud-based cybersecurity SaaS firm, is raising $4.7M in an SME IPO to invest in product development and go-to-market in the US and UAE. The offering tests public market appetite for niche SaaS security startups.

Info Edge's AI SaaS Play: Rs 1,268 Cr Portfolio Value from 28 Startups

Info Edge's AI investments include SaaS companies like Gnani.ai and Lumiq, now valued at Rs 1,268 crore. Government GPU credits worth Rs 177 crore for Gnani.ai boost cloud-based AI offerings.

HSBC's $535M ServiceNow Stake Signals 442% Boost in Institutional Confidence

HSBC Holdings boosted its ServiceNow position by 442% to $535.9 million in Q4 2025, joining a wave of institutional buyers. The move reinforces SaaS platform endurance and growth potential, with 87% of NOW shares now held by institutions.

SAP-backed Conduct raises $60M to map and modify legacy code at cloud speed

Conduct's AI platform, now fueled by $60M from SAP and top VCs, bridges the gap between legacy ERP customizations and cloud-native agility. It ingests millions of lines of custom code and delivers instant impact analysis and auto-generated changes, critical for enterprises rushing to modernize their SAP landscapes.

Genspark.ai's multi-model workspace lands 6,000 business clients, $250M ARR

Genspark.ai reports explosive SaaS growth: 6,000+ business clients in six months and a $250M ARR run rate. The AI-native workspace leverages multiple AI models, signaling a shift in how enterprises consume productivity software.

Novelty Wealth Secures $1.4M Seed to Scale AI-Driven Wealth Advisory in India

Bangalore-based wealthtech startup Novelty Wealth has raised $1.4 million in seed funding led by IndiaQuotient. The company utilizes its SEBI-RIA license and a proprietary AI engine, NovaAI, to provide Indian retail investors with an unbiased, unified view of their financial portfolios.

OpenAI Foundation Pledges $1B in Grants for Global AI Benefit

The OpenAI Foundation has committed $1 billion in grants to ensure that artificial intelligence technologies are developed and distributed to benefit all of humanity. The initiative focuses on democratizing access to advanced AI tools and supporting ethical research to mitigate global inequality.

Nvidia and HCLTech Lead $250M Strategic Bet on India's Sarvam AI

Indian AI startup Sarvam is in advanced talks to secure $250 million in a new funding round led by Nvidia, Accel, and HCLTech. The deal, which values the company at $1.5 billion, signals a major acceleration in the development of sovereign AI and localized large language models for the Indian market.

Mayson Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Scale Full-Stack 'Vibe Coding' Platform

Indian AI startup Mayson has raised pre-seed capital to advance its 'vibe-to-code' engine, which translates natural language prompts into production-ready full-stack applications. The platform aims to eliminate technical barriers for founders by generating scalable backend infrastructure alongside frontend code.

AI-Led Wealthtech Surges as VCs Target India's Mass-Affluent Market

Venture capital firms are pivoting toward AI-driven wealth management in India, targeting the 'mass-affluent' segment with personalized advisory tools. Startups including Otto Money, Bachatt, and Oolka are currently seeking over $30 million in combined funding to scale AI-powered portfolio and credit management platforms.

Clearwater Analytics Lands $37M Investment Amid 77% ARR Growth and Buyout Rumors

Clearwater Analytics has secured a $37 million investment following a massive 77% surge in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). The capital injection comes at a critical juncture as the company navigates a pending buyout, signaling strong institutional confidence in its financial data platform.

Tudor Investment Corp Increases Paylocity Stake by 50% Amid SaaS Consolidation

Tudor Investment Corp has significantly expanded its position in Paylocity Holding Corporation, acquiring over 28,000 additional shares to bring its total stake to $13.27 million. This 50.7% increase in holdings signals strong institutional confidence in the cloud-based HR and payroll provider's long-term growth trajectory.

Coatue Reimagines Tech Investing with New AI-Focused Crossover Fund

Philippe Laffont’s $70 billion Coatue Management is pivoting its investment strategy with a new fund targeting both public and private AI and tech innovation companies. The vehicle reflects a shift toward crossover investing as high-growth startups remain private for longer, effectively replacing the firm's traditional long-only approach.

JPMorgan Halts $5.3B Qualtrics Debt Deal Amid AI Disruption Fears

A JPMorgan-led banking syndicate has suspended a $5.3 billion debt offering for Qualtrics International after failing to secure investor interest. The retreat highlights growing market skepticism toward legacy SaaS business models in the face of rapid generative AI advancement.

Source: bloomberg · bloomberg

Invenomic Capital Boosts LiveRamp Stake by 61% Amid Data Privacy Shift

Invenomic Capital Management LP has significantly expanded its position in LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAMP), increasing its stake by 61.4% to 469,766 shares. This institutional move underscores growing confidence in LiveRamp’s identity resolution platform as the advertising industry pivots toward privacy-first data collaboration.

Atlys Secures $36M Series C to Scale Visa-as-a-Service Infrastructure

Atlys has raised $36 million in a Series C round led by Susquehanna Asia VC, with strategic participation from MakeMyTrip. The capital will accelerate the expansion of its automated visa processing platform as it targets the global travel-tech SaaS market.

Atlys Secures $36M Series C to Scale AI-Driven Global Mobility Infrastructure

Visa processing startup Atlys has closed a $36 million Series C funding round led by Susquehanna Asia VC to accelerate its AI-native platform. The capital will fuel international expansion and the development of automated identity and eligibility layers for global travel.

OpenAI Eyes $10B Enterprise AI Expansion via Private Equity Partnership

OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with private equity firms to launch a $10 billion venture dedicated to enterprise AI. The move signals a major strategic shift toward institutionalizing generative AI infrastructure for corporate clients.

Cryptio Secures $45M to Bridge Digital Assets and Enterprise ERP Systems

Cryptio has raised $45 million in a new funding round to accelerate the development of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) infrastructure for tokenized and digital assets. The investment underscores the growing institutional demand for accounting and compliance tools that bridge the gap between blockchain finance and traditional corporate reporting.

Sweden’s Legal AI Unicorn Legora Hits $5.5B Valuation in $550M Series D

Swedish legal AI startup Legora has secured $550 million in Series D funding, tripling its valuation to $5.5 billion. The massive round highlights Sweden's growing influence in the global SaaS market, driven by a focus on user experience and global-first product design.

Ezra Secures $8M Seed to Modernize Private Capital with AI Infrastructure

Ezra has closed an $8 million seed funding round to develop institutional-grade AI infrastructure tailored for the private capital markets. The startup aims to solve chronic data fragmentation and manual workflow issues within private equity and venture capital firms.

AgentMail Secures $6M to Build Dedicated Email Infrastructure for AI Agents

AgentMail has raised $6M in seed funding to develop an API-first email platform specifically designed for autonomous AI agents. The service provides agents with dedicated inboxes capable of managing complex two-way communications, including parsing, threading, and automated replies.

Jazz Secures $61M to Disrupt Data Loss Prevention with AI-Native Security

AI-native security startup Jazz has raised $61 million in a fresh funding round aimed at modernizing the stagnant Data Loss Prevention (DLP) market. The company intends to replace legacy, rule-based systems with context-aware AI models that protect sensitive data across distributed cloud environments.

Yann LeCun’s New Venture Secures $1.03B to Pioneer AI World Models

AI pioneer Yann LeCun has raised $1.03 billion for a new startup focused on developing 'world models.' This massive capital injection signals a strategic shift in AI research toward systems that understand physical reality and causal relationships beyond text-based LLMs.

Shiva Raises $10M to Pioneer "Tiny Team" AI Venture Model in Brazil

Brazilian venture fund Shiva has secured $10 million to back micro-teams of one to three people leveraging AI to build lean, profitable software companies. Founded by Lucas Marques and backed by Monashees, the fund prioritizes monthly stipends over massive upfront capital, targeting sustainable $20 million to $50 million exits.

Nxtra Secures $1B from Alpha Wave and Carlyle for Data Center Expansion

Nxtra, the data center subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, is set to raise $1 billion in a strategic funding round led by Alpha Wave Global. The capital injection, which includes participation from parent company Airtel and existing investor Carlyle, will accelerate Nxtra's hyperscale and edge data center rollout across India to meet surging AI and cloud demand.

Google Ventures Leads $200 Million Round for European Fintech Mis - Aisa

Google Ventures has spearheaded a $200 million funding round for European fintech startup Mis - Aisa, signaling a major push into cloud-native financial infrastructure. The investment aims to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven banking tools across the continent.

SoftBank Targets Record $40B Loan to Fuel Massive OpenAI Investment

SoftBank Group is reportedly negotiating a record-breaking $40 billion loan to finance a significant investment in OpenAI. This aggressive move signals CEO Masayoshi Son’s return to high-stakes dealmaking as he seeks to position SoftBank at the center of the generative AI revolution.

Source: manilatimes.net · livemint.com

OpenAI's Capital Infusion Provides Strategic 'Breathing Space' for Microsoft

OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round has significantly eased investor concerns regarding Microsoft's capital expenditure intensity. By securing independent financing, OpenAI reduces its immediate reliance on Microsoft's balance sheet while validating the massive valuation of Microsoft's existing stake.

MassRobotics Residents Hit $2B Funding Milestone as RaaS Models Mature

Resident startups at MassRobotics have collectively surpassed $2 billion in venture capital funding, signaling a major shift in investor confidence toward automated systems. This milestone highlights the growing integration of cloud-native architectures and SaaS business models within the robotics sector.

Eight Sleep Hits $1.5B Valuation with $50M Round for AI Health Pivot

Eight Sleep has secured $50 million in new funding, valuing the sleep technology company at $1.5 billion as it transitions into a predictive AI health platform. The company, which achieved free-cash-flow positivity in 2025, plans to use the capital for global expansion and clinical validation of its biometric monitoring technology.

Inamo Secures $8M to Scale Quick Commerce Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Quick commerce enablement platform Inamo has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Prime Venture Partners to expand its dark store network and tech stack. The startup, which processes 1.8 million orders monthly, provides a full-stack infrastructure-as-a-service model to help brands transition from legacy e-commerce to rapid delivery.

Payr Secures $2.1M to Disrupt $165B UK Rent Market with Card Infrastructure

London-based fintech Payr has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to launch a 'one-sided' payment infrastructure for the UK rental sector. The platform allows tenants to pay rent via credit cards while landlords receive traditional bank transfers without needing to onboard or change workflows.

Deeptech Funding Surges 37% to $2.3B as AI Dominates Investment Landscape

Deeptech investment has reached a significant milestone of $2.3 billion, representing a 37% year-over-year increase driven primarily by artificial intelligence. This capital influx signals a strategic shift among venture capitalists toward high-barrier-to-entry technologies and specialized cloud infrastructure.

OpenAI Secures Record $110B Funding Round at $840B Valuation

OpenAI has closed a historic $110 billion funding round, valuing the AI pioneer at $840 billion. The round, backed by industry titans including Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank, marks the largest private capital raise in history and signals a massive escalation in the global AI infrastructure race.

Amazon Leads Record-Breaking $110B Funding Round for OpenAI

OpenAI has secured a historic $110 billion investment led by Amazon and two other major tech powerhouses. This massive capital injection marks a significant shift in the AI landscape, as OpenAI expands its cloud partnerships beyond Microsoft to include Amazon’s infrastructure and resources.

OpenAI Secures $110B in Landmark Round Led by Amazon and Nvidia

OpenAI has finalized a record-breaking $110 billion funding round, with Amazon contributing $50 billion and a combined $30 billion coming from Nvidia and SoftBank. This capital injection solidifies OpenAI's position as the central pillar of global AI infrastructure and signals a massive shift in cloud-provider alliances.