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What's happening: Machina Labs raises $124M Series C to build AI-driven intelligent factory

Machina Labs closed a $124 million Series C round led by Woven Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures and the Strategic Development Fund. The capital will fund a 200,000‑square‑foot Intelligent Factory in the United States, featuring up to 50 RoboCraftsman cells that produce complex metal assemblies for defense, aerospace and automotive customers.

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By the numbers: OpenAI secures $110B corporate funding round

Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•13 min

Runway Raises $315M for AI World Models

The episode breaks down Runway's $315 million Series E round that lifted its valuation to $5.3 billion and explains the company's push into AI "world models" for next‑generation video generation. Listeners learn how Runway's technology differs from traditional generative models, giving it a competitive edge in realism and control. The discussion then shifts to the emerging regulatory environment around deepfakes, weighing ethical concerns against innovation. Finally, the hosts compare Runway to rivals and speculate on how the funding will shape the future AI video market.

By AI Chat

Social•Feb 11, 2026

Spot Tiny Trends Early for Explosive Startup Returns

I like to think of startup investing like surfing 🏄♀️ You don't want to paddle out too early (market doesn't exist yet). You don't want to be too late (already crowded with competitors). And sometimes the wave you're betting on just... fizzles out. At...

By Elizabeth Yin

Social•Feb 11, 2026

Funds Fail Early Without Real Business Foundations

Most private investment funds fail before the second raise, not because of the market, but because they were never built as real businesses. In this solo episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley breaks down why a fund is more than...

By Seth Bradley, Esq.

News•Feb 11, 2026

Take2 Raises $14M Series A for AI Hiring

Take2 announced a $14 million Series A round led by Human Capital, with participation from Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments, Reach Capital, SemperVirens VC and Honeystone Ventures. The startup builds autonomous AI agents that conduct phone interviews, schedule appointments and handle credential verification for...

By Just AI News

Social•Feb 11, 2026

Valuation Blends SaaS Metrics with Deal Structuring

Valuation is understandably one of the most top-of-mind topics founders want to cover in our conversations. Something we often emphasize is that there are two sides of valuation: the objective side based on core SaaS metrics, and the subjective side influenced...

By Michael Lyon

Social•Feb 11, 2026

Engineers: Build Real-World Companies Now with 5050

Enough AI slop. Enough gambling apps. There’s never been a better time for engineers to build companies that reshape the physical world. Start one with 5050. Apply now. Early bird deadline Feb 15. https://t.co/giXwZLE8uX

By Seth Bannon

News•Feb 11, 2026

Upside Robotics Is Reducing Fertilizer Use and Waste in Corn Crops

Upside Robotics secured a $7.5 million seed round to scale its solar‑powered autonomous fertilizer robots for corn. The robots, driven by proprietary algorithms, have already cut fertilizer use by 70%, saving roughly $150 per acre. After testing on 70 acres in...

By TechCrunch Robotics

Social•Feb 11, 2026

Orbex Bankruptcy Highlights UK Launch Policy Uncertainty

UK launcher startup @orbexspace starts bankruptcy procedure after merger/acquisition/funding talks fail. @spacegovuk launch policy looks to be a puzzle. Remaining @nyxcapsule interest uncertain. @esa @defis_eu @SaxaVord_Space. https://t.co/h0Gu8UB0cx https://t.co/RsfCNjTv3u

By Peter B. de Selding

Social•Feb 11, 2026

Founders Should Prioritize Real Risks Over Competition

Why I avoid competitive markets (usually) We see 1,000+ pitches/month at @HustleFundVC. Many founders obsess over competition for the wrong reasons. Here's what they should actually worry about: 👇 https://t.co/b0BOgdWtRe

By Elizabeth Yin

News•Feb 11, 2026

Apptronik Closes over $935M Series A with New $520M Extension Round

Apptronik announced a $520 million Series A‑X extension, bringing its total Series A funding to over $935 million and total capital raised near $1 billion. The round includes existing backers such as Google, B Capital and Mercedes‑Benz, and new investors AT&T Ventures, John Deere and Qatar...

By Robotics 24/7

Social•Feb 11, 2026

UncorkCap Secures Investment Led by Inertia’s Jeffiel

We at @uncorkcap couldn't be more excited to share this news about a recent investment of ours: Inertia led by my old friend @jeffiel. https://t.co/DgUzgdgvhM

By Jeff Clavier

News•Feb 11, 2026

Integrate Raises $17M to Move Defense Project Management Into the 21st Century

Integrate, a Seattle‑based startup founded by former Air Force officer John Conafay, raised a $17 million Series A to commercialize its secure collaboration platform for defense projects. The company recently secured a $25 million, five‑year contract with the U.S. Space Force, proving demand...

By TechCrunch Venture Feed

News•Feb 11, 2026

Humanoid Robot Startup Apptronik Has Now Raised $935M at a $5B+ Valuation

Apptronik, a University of Texas spin‑out building humanoid robots, reopened its Series A to raise a total of $935 million, pushing its post‑money valuation to roughly $5.3 billion. The round added $520 million from existing backers Google, Mercedes‑Benz and B Capital, alongside new investors, and...

By TechCrunch Robotics

News•Feb 11, 2026

Complyance Raises $20M to Help Companies Manage Risk and Compliance

Complyance, a Boston‑based AI‑native governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform, closed a $20 million Series A round led by GV. The solution embeds AI agents into existing tech stacks to automate continuous data‑compliance checks and third‑party risk assessments, cutting audit cycles from...

By TechCrunch Venture Feed

News•Feb 11, 2026

Exclusive: Winn.ai Raises $18M Series A For AI-Powered Real-Time Sales Assistant

Winn.ai, a Tel Aviv‑based AI sales‑assistant startup, closed an $18 million Series A round. The financing was co‑led by Insight Partners, S Capital and Mangusta Capital, raising total capital to $35 million since its 2022 launch. Winn’s real‑time AI co‑pilot guides reps during...

By Crunchbase News AI

News•Feb 11, 2026

The Great African Mispricing

Africa’s venture landscape is split between a regulated, capital‑efficient North and a fast‑growing but fragmented Sub‑Saharan region. In 2024, North Africa logged 89 equity deals worth $297 m, while Sub‑Saharan hubs like Nigeria and South Africa raised over $500 m each, highlighting...

By African Business

News•Feb 11, 2026

BigHaat Raises $10 Mn Led by OCP Group’s Arm Bidra Innovation

Indian agri‑tech platform BigHaat secured $10 million in a funding round led by Bidra Innovation Ventures, the U.S. VC arm of global fertilizer giant OCP Group. Existing backers JM Financial and Ashish Kacholia also participated, bringing total funding to roughly Rs 300 crore....

By Entrackr

News•Feb 11, 2026

Defense Tech Startup Occam Raises €3M Following Brave1 Integration Approval in Ukraine

London‑based Occam Industries announced a €3 million pre‑seed round, led by Czech investor Presto Tech Horizons and backed by Antler, Freedom Fund, TYR.vc and angels. The financing follows the company’s approval for integration testing with Ukraine’s Brave1 defense tech cluster, validating...

By The Recursive

News•Feb 11, 2026

Malsons Ventures Makes Strategic Pre-Series A Bet on Mumbai-Based Fintech Startup Seven

Seven, a Mumbai fintech startup known for its 7 Ring wearable payment device, secured a strategic pre‑Series A investment from Shivam Malhotra, founder of Malsons Ventures, acquiring a 1% equity stake. The capital will fund product innovation, market penetration, team...

By YourStory

News•Feb 11, 2026

Spacetech Startup EtherealX’s Valuation Jumps 6X in Series A

Indian spacetech startup Ethereal Exploration Guild (EtherealX) announced a $20.5 million Series A round led by BIG Capital, issuing 9,763 preference shares at Rs 1,87,920 each. The financing lifts its post‑money valuation to roughly $80 million, a six‑fold jump from the $12 million seed round....

By Entrackr

News•Feb 11, 2026

Showroom B2B Raises Rs 150 Cr in Series A Round Led by Cactus Partners

Showroom B2B, a Gurugram‑based fashion supply‑chain platform, secured Rs 150 crore (about $17 million) in a Series A round led by Cactus Partners, with participation from Zephyr Peacock and existing backers. The financing combines equity and debt and follows a $6.5 million pre‑Series A raise in...

By Entrackr

Blog•Feb 11, 2026

PROPTECH-X : Why Proptechs Fail to Raise Funding

Proptech startups face a steep funding gap, with 96% failing to secure Series A capital. The article attributes this to market oversaturation, weak unit economics, and regulatory hurdles that impede scaling. Investors are increasingly demanding clear revenue traction and defensible...

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Runway Raises $315M for AI World Models

Spot Tiny Trends Early for Explosive Startup Returns

Funds Fail Early Without Real Business Foundations

Take2 Raises $14M Series A for AI Hiring

Valuation Blends SaaS Metrics with Deal Structuring

Engineers: Build Real-World Companies Now with 5050

Upside Robotics Is Reducing Fertilizer Use and Waste in Corn Crops

Orbex Bankruptcy Highlights UK Launch Policy Uncertainty

Founders Should Prioritize Real Risks Over Competition

Apptronik Closes over $935M Series A with New $520M Extension Round

UncorkCap Secures Investment Led by Inertia’s Jeffiel

Integrate Raises $17M to Move Defense Project Management Into the 21st Century

Humanoid Robot Startup Apptronik Has Now Raised $935M at a $5B+ Valuation

Complyance Raises $20M to Help Companies Manage Risk and Compliance

Exclusive: Winn.ai Raises $18M Series A For AI-Powered Real-Time Sales Assistant

The Great African Mispricing

BigHaat Raises $10 Mn Led by OCP Group’s Arm Bidra Innovation

Defense Tech Startup Occam Raises €3M Following Brave1 Integration Approval in Ukraine

Malsons Ventures Makes Strategic Pre-Series A Bet on Mumbai-Based Fintech Startup Seven

Spacetech Startup EtherealX’s Valuation Jumps 6X in Series A

Showroom B2B Raises Rs 150 Cr in Series A Round Led by Cactus Partners

PROPTECH-X : Why Proptechs Fail to Raise Funding

Former Canva Exec’s Product Mapping Startup, Adora, Designs $9.9 Million Seed Round

Shorooq, PayLater Sign MOU to Explore Institutional Credit Facility

Shorooq Deepens Doha Roots as Snoonu Founder Backs Its Growth and AI Funds