Emergent Raises $130M Series C at $1.5B Valuation

Emergent, a San Francisco-based AI software platform that enables users to build full-stack web and mobile applications, has raised $130 million in a Series C funding round. The new capital values the company at $1.5 billion, marking unicorn status just one year after its public launch.

Investors

The funding round was led by Creaegis, with participation from Claypond, Sentinel Global, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Lightspeed, and Y Combinator.

Emergent Use of Funds

While specific allocations were not detailed, the company stated that the capital will support its ongoing mission to democratize software development by enabling entrepreneurs and small businesses to build production-grade, AI-native applications without traditional technical barriers.

About Emergent

Founded with the mission to accelerate software creation, Emergent provides an AI-powered platform that allows non-technical users to build and run production-ready business software. The company serves over 12 million applications built on its platform, targeting SMBs and entrepreneurs who require tailored digital solutions beyond generic SaaS.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://emergent.ai

Company: Emergent
Raised: $130M
Round: Series C
Funding Date: July 15, 2026
Lead Investor: Creaegis
Additional Investors: Claypond, Sentinel Global, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Lightspeed, Y Combinator
Company Website: https://emergent.ai
Software Category: AI Software Platform
Source: https://techfundingnews.com/emergent-130m-series-c-unicorn-vibe-coding/