Looking at the largest global startup funding rounds from April 2026, leveraging data from CrunchBase, we’ve identified the most significant venture capital deals of the month — a cohort headlined by a single $10B round that signals a new era of physical-world AI, alongside a robotics wave out of China that is reshaping the global automation landscape. Beyond the raw funding numbers, this month’s analysis includes detailed information about each company’s industry focus, founding team, investors, and total funding history to provide deeper context about where the world’s capital is flowing at unprecedented scale.
17. Flock Safety $200.0MRound: Series IDescription: Atlanta-based Flock Safety provides end-to-end surveillance solutions to support law enforcement and communities. Founded by Garrett Langley and Matt Feury in 2017, Flock Safety has now raised a total of $1.2B in total equity funding and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and SV Angel.Investors in the round: Andreessen Horowitz, MatrixIndustry: Manufacturing, Public Safety, Security, SensorFounders: Garrett Langley, Matt FeuryFounding year: 2017Total equity funding raised: $1.2B
17. Hermeus $200.0MRound: Series CDescription: El Segundo-based Hermeus is a defense aviation company that designs, builds, and tests high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. Founded by AJ Piplica, Glenn Case, Michael Smayda, and Skyler Shuford in 2018, Hermeus has now raised a total of $356M in total equity funding and is backed by Khosla Ventures, 137 Ventures, Founders Fund, Bling Capital, and Socium Ventures.Investors in the round: 137 Ventures, Bling Capital, Canaan Partners, Circadian Ventures, Cox Enterprises, Destiny (D/XYZ), Founders Fund, Georgia Tech Foundation, GSBackers, IQT, Karman Ventures, Khosla Ventures, RTX Ventures, Socium VenturesIndustry: Aerospace, Air Transportation, Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing, MilitaryFounders: AJ Piplica, Glenn Case, Michael Smayda, Skyler ShufordFounding year: 2018Total equity funding raised: $356.0M
17. Robot Era $200.0MRound: VentureDescription: Haidian-based Robot Era is an emerging technology business that creates embodied intelligence and generic humanoid robot technologies and products. Founded in 2023, Robot Era has now raised a total of $611.4M in total equity funding and is backed by HSG, Samsung Electronics, CDH Investments, IDG Capital, and Alibaba Group.Investors in the round: China Unicom, CICC Capital, Dongfeng Asset Management, Hongruida, HSG, ICBC Capital, IDG Capital, Jingming Capital, Juhe Capital, KENGIC, lonqi, Lucion, Qingkong Tiancheng Asset Management, S.F. Express, Zhaoxi CapitalIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Electronics, Manufacturing, RoboticsFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: $611.4M
16. GigaAI ¥1.5BRound: Series BDescription: Haidian-based GigaAI is a spatial intelligence firm focused on upgrading video generation to a 4D world model. Founded by Huang Guan in 2023, GigaAI has now raised a total of CN¥2.8B in total equity funding and is backed by Fortune Venture Capital, Addor Capital, Tsinghua Holdings Capital, MiraclePlus, and Puhua Capital.Investors in the round: Addor Capital, Guiyang Jintou, Huafu Securities Co., Ltd., Industrial Capital, Kaiyang Capital, Lingyang Investment, New Industrialization Fund, Peakview Capital, People’s Capital, Puhua Capital, Shandong Industrial Investment Group, Tsinghua Holdings Capital, Turing Asset Management, V-Capital, Wuhan Hi-Tech, YJLC CapitalIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), VideoFounders: Huang GuanFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: ¥2.8B
15. KreditBee $220.0MRound: Series EDescription: Bangalore-based KreditBee is a digital lending platform that assists young professionals with their personal finances. Founded by Karthikeyan Krishnaswamy, Madhusudan Ekambaram, Vivek Veda, and Wan Hong in 2018, KreditBee has now raised a total of $581.8M in total equity funding and is backed by Advent International, MUFG Bank, Motilal Oswal Alternates, Arkam Ventures, and Premji Invest.Investors in the round: Advent International, A.P. Moller Holding, Dragon Fund, Hornbill Capital Advisers, Motilal Oswal Alternates, MUFG Bank, Premji Invest, White Oak Capital ManagementIndustry: Financial Services, FinTech, Internet, Lending, Personal FinanceFounders: Karthikeyan Krishnaswamy, Madhusudan Ekambaram, Vivek Veda, Wan HongFounding year: 2018Total equity funding raised: $581.8M
14. Galaxea AI ¥2.0BRound: Series BDescription: Suzhou-based Galaxea AI is an intelligent robot technology company that specializes in the development of humanoid robots with embodied intelligence. Founded by Jiyang Gao in 2023, Galaxea AI has now raised a total of $604.6M in total equity funding and is backed by Baidu Ventures, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG), IDG Capital, CICC Capital, and Hillhouse Capital.Investors in the round: Aviation Development Fund, Beijing Financial Street Capital Operation Center, Beijing Science and Technology Innovation Fund, Charisma Partners, CICC Capital, GF Qianhe Investment, Guoyuan Equity, Hongtai Fund, Jinpu Investment, Lens Technology, Puhua Capital, Silicon Core Investment, Timesbole, Walden Technology, Xiuyuan Capital, Yuhai CapitalIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Systems, Manufacturing, RoboticsFounders: Jiyang GaoFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: $604.6M
13. Shengshu Technology ¥2.0BRound: Series BDescription: Beijing-based Shengshu Technology develops artificial intelligence systems focused on generative video and multimodal content creation. Founded by Jiayu Tang in 2023, Shengshu Technology has now raised a total of CN¥3B in total equity funding and is backed by Qiming Venture Partners, Baidu Ventures, Z.ai, Jinqiu Capital, and China Internet Investment Fund.Investors in the round: Alibaba Cloud, Baidu Ventures, China Internet Investment Fund, Delta Capital, Guanghe VC, Jiuan Haitang, Luminous Ventures (former Lightspeed China Partners), TAL Education Group, Xiamen C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment, Xinglian Capital, Z&Y CapitalIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, VideoFounders: Jiayu TangFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: ¥3.1B
12. X Square ¥2.0BRound: Series BDescription: Shenzhen-based X Square develops robotic systems and automation solutions designed for industrial and service applications including humanoid robotics. Founded by Wang Hao and Wang Qian in 2023, X Square has now raised a total of CN¥4.1B in total equity funding and is backed by HSG, Sequoia Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group, Legend Capital, and Meituan.Investors in the round: HSG, XiaomiIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), RoboticsFounders: Wang Hao, Wang QianFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: ¥4.1B
11. Volant Aerotech $300.0MRound: Series CDescription: Minhang-based Volant Aerotech is a company specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and service of passenger eVTOL. Founded by Ming Dong in 2021, Volant Aerotech has now raised a total of $370.5M in total equity funding and is backed by HSG, Legend Capital, CDH Investments, Shunwei Capital, and China Internet Investment Fund.Investors in the round: Future Capital Discovery Fund, HSG, Legend Capital, Shanghai Guotou Futeng Capital, Stone VentureIndustry: Aerospace, Air Transportation, Industrial, ManufacturingFounders: Ming DongFounding year: 2021Total equity funding raised: $370.5M
10. Valar Atomics $340.0MRound: Series BDescription: El Segundo-based Valar Atomics develops nuclear energy systems designed to supply industrial-scale power and produce energy-derived products. Founded by Isaiah Taylor in 2023, Valar Atomics has now raised a total of $464M in total equity funding and is backed by Alumni Ventures, Riot Ventures, Snowpoint Ventures, Initialized Capital, and Contrary.Investors in the round: Palmer Luckey, Shyam SankarIndustry: Energy, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Power GridFounders: Isaiah TaylorFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: $464.0M
9. Blue Energy $380.0MRound: VentureDescription: Kastrup-based Blue Energy is a nuclear power plant company that provides reliable, clean, and abundant electricity. Founded by Jake Jurewicz and Matt Slotkin in 2023, Blue Energy has now raised a total of $425M in total equity funding and is backed by Engine Ventures, At One Ventures, Tamarack Global, VXI Capital, and Starlight Ventures.Investors in the round: At One Ventures, Engine Ventures, Tamarack Global, VXI CapitalIndustry: Clean Energy, CleanTech, NuclearFounders: Jake Jurewicz, Matt SlotkinFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: $425.0M
8. SiFive $400.0MRound: Series GDescription: San Mateo-based SiFive is a semiconductor company that delivers scalable processor core IP solutions. Founded by Andrew Waterman, Krste Asanovic, and Yunsup Lee in 2015, SiFive has now raised a total of $765.5M in total equity funding and is backed by NVIDIA, Coatue, Apollo, Spark Capital, and Point72.Investors in the round: Apollo, Atreides Management, NVIDIA, Point72, Prosperity7 Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, T. Rowe PriceIndustry: Electronics, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, SoftwareFounders: Andrew Waterman, Krste Asanovic, Yunsup LeeFounding year: 2015Total equity funding raised: $765.5M
7. Plata $405.0MRound: Series CDescription: Mexico City-based Plata is a financial technology platform that provides a credit card and a customized rewards program through its buy-now-pay-later service. Founded by Danil Anisimov and Neri Tollardo in 2023, Plata has now raised a total of $815M in total equity funding and is backed by TelevisaUnivision, BTG Pactual, Qatar Investment Authority, Bicycle Capital, and Valor Capital Group.Investors in the round: Audeo Ventures, Bicycle Capital, BTG Pactual, Hedosophia, Kora, Qatar Investment Authority, Spice Expeditions, Valor Capital GroupIndustry: Credit Cards, Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile AppsFounders: Danil Anisimov, Neri TollardoFounding year: 2023Total equity funding raised: $815.0M
6. VAST Data $500.0MRound: Series FDescription: New York-based VAST Data offers an AI Operating System that integrates storage, database, and compute engine capabilities into a single software platform. Founded by Alon Horev, Jeff Denworth, Renen Hallak, and Shachar Fienblit in 2016, VAST Data has now raised a total of $1.4B in total equity funding and is backed by Norwest, NVIDIA, General Atlantic, New Enterprise Associates, and Bond.Investors in the round: Access Industries, Drive Capital, Fidelity, NVIDIAIndustry: AI Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Database, SoftwareFounders: Alon Horev, Jeff Denworth, Renen Hallak, Shachar FienblitFounding year: 2016Total equity funding raised: $881.0M
5. TARS ¥3.5BRound: SeedDescription: Xuhui-based TARS is a company that integrates embodied intelligence. Founded by Chen Yilun and Ding Wenchao in 2025, TARS has now raised a total of $755.1M in total equity funding and is backed by Qiming Venture Partners, HSG, Linear Capital, BlueRun Ventures, and Meituan.Investors in the round: Beijing Robot Industry Fund, BlueRun Ventures, Capitallink, CICC Capital, Guoqi Investment, Hengxu Capital, Hillhouse Capital, Hongtai Fund, HSG, Junshan Investment, Linear Capital, Meituan, Oriental Fortune Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, Shanghai Guotou Futeng Capital, Shanghai Guotou Pioneer, Shoucheng Holdings, TCL Capital, Xiamen C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment, Xianghe CapitalIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing, RoboticsFounders: Chen Yilun, Ding WenchaoFounding year: 2025Total equity funding raised: $755.1M
4. True Anomaly $600.0MRound: Series DDescription: Centennial-based True Anomaly develops space security technologies, including spacecraft, software platforms, and mission systems for orbital operations. Founded by Even Rogers, Kyle Zakrzewski, and Tom Nichols in 2022, True Anomaly has now raised a total of $1B in total equity funding and is backed by Accel, Menlo Ventures, Paradigm, Eclipse, and 645 Ventures.Investors in the round: 645 Ventures, Accel, ACME Capital, Atreides Management, Eclipse, G Squared, Menlo Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners, Narya Capital, Paradigm, Riot Ventures, Space.VC, The Private Shares Fund, VanEckIndustry: Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing, Military, National SecurityFounders: Even Rogers, Kyle Zakrzewski, Tom NicholsFounding year: 2022Total equity funding raised: $1.0B
3. Slate Auto $650.0MRound: Series CDescription: Troy-based Slate Auto is an electric vehicle company developing customizable modular electric pickup trucks. Founded by Jeffrey Wilke, Miles Arnone, and William Barker in 2022, Slate Auto has now raised a total of $761M in total equity funding and is backed by General Catalyst, Slauson & Co., Bezos Expeditions, TWG Global, and Thomas Tull.Investors in the round: TWG GlobalIndustry: Automotive, Electric Vehicle, ManufacturingFounders: Jeffrey Wilke, Miles Arnone, William BarkerFounding year: 2022Total equity funding raised: $761.0M
3. Recursive $650.0MRound: Series ADescription: London-based Recursive develops self-improving superintelligence to automate knowledge discovery. Founded by Richard Socher and Tim Rocktaschel in 2025, Recursive has now raised a total of $650M in total equity funding and is backed by NVIDIA, Google Ventures, Karatage, and Sui Group Holdings.Investors in the round: Google Ventures, Karatage, NVIDIA, Sui Group HoldingsIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Management, Foundational AI, Information Technology, Machine LearningFounders: Richard Socher, Tim RocktaschelFounding year: 2025Total equity funding raised: $650.0M
2. Ineffable Intelligence $1.1BRound: SeedDescription: London-based Ineffable Intelligence develops machine learning systems that learn through interaction and experience. Founded by David Silver in 2025, Ineffable Intelligence has now raised a total of $1.1B in total equity funding and is backed by British Business Bank, NVIDIA, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, and Index Ventures.Investors in the round: Bond Capital, British Business Bank, DST Global, EQT Ventures, Evantic Capital, Flying Fish Partners, Google, Index Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NVIDIA, Sequoia Capital, Sovereign AI Fund, Wellcome TrustIndustry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Foundational AI, Machine Learning, SoftwareFounders: David SilverFounding year: 2025Total equity funding raised: $1.1B
1. Project Prometheus $10.0BRound: VentureDescription: San Francisco-based Project Prometheus is an artificial-intelligence company that builds systems for the physical economy. Founded by Jeff Bezos and Vikram Bajaj in 2025, Project Prometheus has now raised a total of $16.2B in total equity funding and is backed by BlackRock, ARCH Venture Partners, DST Global, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Jeff Bezos.Investors in the round: ARCH Venture Partners, BlackRock, DST Global, JPMorgan Chase & Co.Industry: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Foundational AI, Information Technology, Machine LearningFounders: Jeff Bezos, Vikram BajajFounding year: 2025Total equity funding raised: $16.2B
