MilkStraw AI, a United Arab Emirates–based AI-powered cloud optimization startup, has raised $2 million in Seed funding. Investors The round was led by VentureSouq, with participation from Ibtikar Fund and M Capital. VentureSouq (VSQ) is a Dubai-based venture capital firm managing over $250 million in assets. Established in 2013, the …

Evom AI, a Seoul, South Korea–based medical AI startup developing a cardiology-focused AI platform, has raised a Seed funding round. Investors The company previously raised seed funding from Klim Ventures in September 2025 and has now received additional support from Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups through the TIPS Deep …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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, …