Blackbird.AI, a New York–based provider of an AI-driven narrative intelligence platform, has raised $28 million in strategic funding. Investors The funding round included participation from Ten Eleven Ventures, Dorilton Ventures, and cybersecurity executive leaders, Dave DeWalt (CEO and Founder of NightDragon, former CEO of FireEye and McAfee) and Chris Young …

Swap, a New York–based AI-driven, end-to-end commerce operating system, has raised $100 million in Series C funding. Investors The round was co-led by DST Global and ICONIQ, with ICONIQ doubling down on its prior investment. DST Global is a growth equity and venture capital firm specializing in late-stage investments in …

mBaaS, a South Korea–based technology company that provides an AI-powered no-code platform, has raised 300 million won in investment. Investors The investment comes from Pusan National University Technology Holdings, the specialized investment and technology commercialization arm of Pusan National University, one of South Korea's flagship national institutions. Established in 2010, …

Interos.ai, an Arlington, VA-based AI-powered supply chain risk management and operational resilience platform, has secured an additional $20 million in funding. Investors The round was led by Blue Owl Capital and Structural Capital. Blue Owl Capital is an alternative asset manager offering investment and financing solutions primarily to middle‑market companies, …

Sibros, a San Jose, CA–based provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) management solutions, has raised $9 million in growth funding. Investors The round includes participation from Niterra Co., Ltd., among other investors. Niterra Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer specializing in automotive components and technical ceramics. Headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, …

LMArena, a San Francisco, California–based AI evaluation startup, has raised $150 million in Series A funding, reaching a post-money valuation of $1.7 billion. Investors The round was led by Felicis and UC Investments, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, The House Fund, LDVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Laude Ventures. …

FitXpert, a Cairo, Egypt-based SaaS platform for the fitness and nutrition sector, has secured a seven-figure strategic investment. Investors The funding was from Foras Investment, an Abu Dhabi-based investment firm focused on empowering the MENA startup ecosystem through AI-driven technology and alternative financing. The firm specializes in backing companies that …