ArcSpan, a New York-based AI-powered audience monetization platform built for premium publishers, has secured $5.2 million in a seed extension round. Investors The round was supported by a mix of new and existing investors. ArcSpan Use of Funds The company will use the funding to expand its product, data science, …

Journify, a Dubai, UAE-based AI-powered data activation platform, has raised strategic investment from Shorooq Partners, Bunat Ventures, and Plug and Play. . Investors Shorooq Partners is an Abu Dhabi‑based venture capital and investment management firm focused on early‑stage tech startups across the MENAP region (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan). …

IdentifAI, a Milan, Italy-based startup tackling the threat of AI-generated disinformation, has raised €5 million in funding. Investors The funding round was led by United Ventures, with participation from additional unnamed investors. United Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Milan, Italy, that supports visionary entrepreneurs in reinventing industries …

Octup, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based real-time AI operations platform for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), has raised $12 million in Seed funding. Investors The round was co-led by Shine Capital and JAL Ventures, with participation from Stone Capital, Tal Ventures, and HCS Capital. Shine Capital is an active, early-stage venture capital …

Horen Group, a China-based intelligent packaging technology and circular service platform, has raised over CNY 100 million in Series F funding. Investors The round was led by a prominent industrial chain investment institution in China. Horen Group Use of Funds The funding will be used to enhance full industry chain …

Data Phleet, a Highland, Utah-based startup that uses proprietary AI-driven automation to streamline complex electric grid compliance, has secured a $600,000 pre-seed investment. Investors The round was led by Startup Ignition Ventures, which expressed strong confidence in founder Ryan Larsen and his proven track record. Startup Ignition Ventures is a …

Ashby, a San Francisco, CA-based all-in-one recruiting platform, has raised $50 million in a Series D funding round. Investors The round was led by Mark McLaughlin at Alkeon Capital, with co-lead participation from Lachy Groom and support from F-Prime, Elad Gil, Gaingels, and other existing investors. Alkeon Capital is a …