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Deals (title-classified) · 90d ending 2026-08-17
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[I] In the 90d window ending 2026-08-17, among title-classified funding articles, Seed count was 151 and Series D+ 19 (24 Pre-Seed, 106 Series A, 53 Series B, 36 Series C). 367 headlines had no stage token, including many large-dollar stories shown under Data limitations. Amounts are not summed. Citing only a mega-round headline omits the classified Seed count in the same window.
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| Company | AI Score | Funding | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
LS Lilie Summer Venture StudioAn immersive 12-week summer accelerator program for Rice University student founders, providing equity-free funding, mentorship, and resources to develop their ventures. | Pro | Undisclosed | Not applicable — the Summer Venture Studio is a university accelerator program that distributes $15,000 per venture per cohort, not a company that raises funding. |
MO MobilintA fabless startup developing high-performance Neural Processing Units (NPUs) and AI SoC solutions designed to bridge the gap between heavy AI workloads and power-constrained edge/on-premise environments. | Pro | Series C | $61.7M (KRW 100B+) |
AN AndurilA defense technology company that builds autonomous systems, software-defined hardware, and AI-powered command-and-control platforms for national security and border defense. | Pro | Series G (June 2025) | $11.3B |
CI Coupang, Inc.Coupang is South Korea's leading e-commerce platform, using AI-driven logistics, custom robotics, and fulfillment automation to deliver millions of products daily. | Pro | Post-IPO | $8.0B |
UV UVeyeUVeye offers AI-driven vehicle inspection systems, often described as an 'MRI for vehicles,' providing precise and data-driven insights on vehicle conditions. | Pro | Series D extension (... | ~$380M total (all rounds) |
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