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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Selected Companies
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Research as of 18 September 2026. 201 companies.
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Classification & NotesOfficial selectionCompany names link to sources. Cohort & case analysisFinancing details & sourcesValuation details & sources
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SectorCompany & business sourceBusiness descriptionAI roleFinancing (dates & sources in detail sheet)Valuation & reference figures
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Business & developer AIApex ReplicantCaptures experts' judgment and know-how in an AI that employees can consult. Supports knowledge transfer in manufacturing and professional work.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIArisoOrganizes project progress and priorities, with AI support for communication and task follow-up.AI-enabled2025-07-31 Amount Sold USD 1,610,000Unconfirmed
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Business & developer AIBountyMarketplace for specialist AI agents handling research, prospect lists and video production. Checks deliverables against requirements before payment.AI-enabled2026-02 a16z investment USD 1MUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIDosuCaptures knowledge generated during development to answer questions and update documentation. Helps developers and AI understand current code and discussions.AI-enabled2024-05-14 Amount Sold USD 8,524,997
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Announced funding USD 9.5M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 34M-51M
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Business & developer AIGuideAIUses AI to guide users and assist with data entry and actions in pension, insurance and payment applications.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIKiloOpen-source development tools that let users choose among AI models to write and revise code in an editor or the cloud.AI-enabledAs of 2025-12-12 Funding USD 8MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 32M-48M
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Business & developer AIMarketrixCreates virtual users with AI to simulate reactions to products and initiatives.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIStatGeniusAutomates statistical research and analysis for quantitative studies and decision-making.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIYOUnifiedAI, Inc.Connects business applications for small businesses and franchises to support access to information and daily operations.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIDoDocs IncCollects invoices, receipts and bank statements, then classifies, reconciles and records them to reduce manual accounting work.AI-enabledAs of 2026-08-31 Organizer profile USD 400KUnconfirmed
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Business & developer AIAskMAE ai LLCBuilds AI tailored to an organization's or expert's knowledge to support problem-solving and daily decisions.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionApate.aiConversational AI responds to scam calls and messages, occupying scammers and gathering intelligence on their methods. Serves telecom and financial businesses.AI-enabled2025-08-25 Seed AUD 2.5M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Seed USD 8.15M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 33M-49M
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AI security & fraud preventionCerberusUses AI for penetration testing, with verifiable records of security weaknesses. Official website: c7-security.com.AI-enabled2026-09-11 investment award USD 50KUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionCude LabsControls access to information for people and AI collaborating across organizations.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionDetectifAI, Inc.Detects AI-generated speech and combines this with speaker identity verification to prevent impersonation on calls and other channels.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionHardshellAssesses leakage risks in AI training and retrieval data, then supports runtime monitoring and protection.AI infrastructure & security2025-09-23 Amount Sold USD 200,000
2026-02-13 Pre-seed USD 1.1M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 4M-7M
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AI security & fraud preventionHODORChecks permissions when AI operates external business tools and manages sensitive-data access and activity logs.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionIndora LabsClassifies sensitive data on devices to support handling controls and regulatory records.AI use unconfirmed2026-07-23 Amount Sold USD 371,000Unconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionMagier AIProvides controls to reduce data leakage and privacy risks from enterprise AI use.AI infrastructure & security2025-06-25 Pre-seed USD 100KUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionPsyberCog Labs, Inc.Supports cognition and judgment in cybersecurity, with products aimed at decisions that people find difficult.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionRein SecurityMonitors the actual execution of enterprise AI agents and detects and controls risky actions at runtime.AI infrastructure & securityAnnounced 2026-01-28 Seed USD 8MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 32M-48M
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AI security & fraud preventionSpektrum LabsUses AI to continuously check security controls and organize evidence for audits and insurance.AI-enabled2026-02-24 Amount Sold USD 7,191,465Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Database-listed valuation USD 70M
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AI security & fraud preventionStraikerDiscovers enterprise AI agents, tests them against attacks before deployment and protects them during operation.AI infrastructure & security2026-06-29 Series A USD 64M
2026-06-29 Cumulative funding USD 85M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 256M-384M
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AI security & fraud preventionTrottaAims to prevent attacks that manipulate people or AI through analysis and simulation before the attack reaches its target.AI infrastructure & security2026-08-20 TechRise prize USD 25KUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionTrinititeChecks AI behavior and permissions to operate external tools, recording evidence for security management and audits.AI infrastructure & securityArticle dated 2026-02-12 (funding roughly one year earlier). Accelerator USD 100KUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionBakua AIOrganizes information needed for validation, authorization and insurance when autonomous technologies enter real-world operation.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionTzunCreates cryptographic evidence of how people participated in AI-assisted decisions.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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AI security & fraud preventionCircuit Breaker LabsTests advice and companion chatbots with varied conversations to assess potentially harmful mental-health responses. Serves AI providers.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureLaplace IntelligenceCombines editable 3D environments with AI behavior models to simulate events in physical spaces.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureCubeNexusConverts raw sensor data into 3D spatial information and analyzes it for uses including aviation and oil and gas.AI-enabled2025 funding (posted in 2026): > USD 750KDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 3M-4M
2026-04-17 SAFE offering terms USD 12M (pre-money)
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Computing & data infrastructureAIEEV IncOperates AirCloud, a cloud service using distributed GPU resources to supply computing capacity for AI workloads.AI infrastructure & security2026-01-28 Cumulative funding at Pre-A close USD 1.5MUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureIntelligibleOrganizes the meaning and relationships of internal data into a reusable knowledge foundation for enterprise AI.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureLumaiUses optical computing to make AI inference more efficient, developing a new approach to AI chips and servers.AI infrastructure & security2025-04-02 Funding > USD 10MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 40M-60M
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Computing & data infrastructureMirror ParticleDevelops AI models of human perception, emotion and behavior for decision simulations.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureParaverse Technology LimitedRenders and streams 3D content and virtual environments from the cloud for digital twins and XR.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureCedarDBHandles operational data updates and large-scale analytics in one database, reducing transfers between separate systems.AI use unconfirmed2025-05-14 Seed EUR 5.3MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 23M-35M
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Computing & data infrastructureArdook DataCollects first-person-like video and movement data from household tasks such as tidying, laundry and cooking to train robots.AI infrastructure & securityAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Computing & data infrastructureSatlytSoftware platform coordinating tasks across multiple satellites, onboard computing and data processing.AI use unconfirmed2024-12-03 Pre-seed funding announced
2025-09-02 San José AI grant USD 25K
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RoboticsDestro AITracks warehouse conditions and coordinates tasks for people and mobile robots across logistics workflows.AI-enabled2025-06-17 Unshackled Ventures announced investmentUnconfirmed
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RoboticsAirs MLCombines edge AI and sensor data to monitor equipment condition and predict failures.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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RoboticsArgosVisionDevelops wide-field-of-view 3D vision sensors that help robots perceive obstacles and surrounding space.AI use unconfirmed2021-10-12 Seed: CNT Tech investedDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 671K-1M
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RoboticsDanu Robotics LtdIdentifies mixed waste on recycling conveyor belts and sorts it with robots. Designed for installation in existing facilities.AI-enabledInvestment date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) investment GBP 275KUnconfirmed
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RoboticsIndustrialNextAutomates manufacturing tasks using learning AI and robotic work cells trained through simulation and human demonstrations.AI-enabled2022-06-28 Pre-A USD 12MAt seed stage (interview dated 2023-09-07). Post-money valuation USD 60M (CEO interview)
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RoboticsMUI Robotics Co. Ltd.Combines sensors such as an electronic nose with AI to detect quality issues and anomalies in food, factories and the environment.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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RoboticsNexterity, Inc.Uses human-supervised robots for industrial tasks such as installing and removing bolts on piping.AI use unconfirmedAs updated 2026-01-01 Combined investment and grants > USD 800KUnconfirmed
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RoboticsVitrobotRobots inspect building facades, assess their condition from images and support repair estimates.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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RoboticsSnowbotixElectric robots for snow removal and other outdoor maintenance. Interchangeable attachments support seasonal tasks under human supervision.AI use unconfirmed2023-06-22 Michigan state grant USD 200KUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsCautioCombines vehicle cameras and AI to identify driver distraction and unsafe behavior for fleet safety management.AI-enabled2024-07-01 Pre-seed INR 65M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Seed USD 3M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 7M-11M
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Mobility & logisticsMotion Sync Technologies Inc.Aims to reduce motion sickness by predicting vehicle movement and giving passengers sensory cues in advance.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsMyMonthlyCar Inc.Monthly car subscriptions that offer flexible access alongside ownership and long-term leases.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsNeumoUses contactless measurements to detect driver fatigue, distraction and stress for driving safety.AI use unconfirmed2025-09-18 Detroit Startup Fund grant USD 15KUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsUrbanchainIdentifies vehicles to automate parking and building access and payments. Distinct from the UK electricity company with the same name.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsCotriplyCoordinates group trip planning, flights and expenses, with AI support for discussions and logistics among participants.AI-enabled2026-07-10 BIZ Growth-Stage grant $10KUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsAtreusHelps airlines recover from cancellations and delays by jointly planning aircraft, crew and passenger requirements.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Mobility & logisticsDexaBuilds drone delivery networks from local stores and other locations to automate the last mile.AI use unconfirmed2021-12-09 Amount Sold USD 3,697,000
2021 Seed tranche 1 USD 5M
2023-01-12 Amount Sold USD 175,000
Same offering: 2023-08-16 USD 1,701,500 → 2023-11-15 USD 3,886,033
2023 Seed tranche 2 USD 5M
2024-05-13 Amount Sold USD 100,000
Same offering: 2025-05-12 USD 843,250 → 2025-11-12 USD 2,609,530
2025 Seed tranche 3 USD 5M
2026-06-26 Amount Sold USD 2,702,500
Article dated 2024-02-26 (Updated 2026-01-06) Reported valuation USD 60M
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Mobility & logisticsNuPort IncRetrofits existing trucks with autonomous driving technology for logistics and on-site transport.AI-enabled2021-03-16 AVIN R&D support CAD 1MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 4M-7M
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Mobility & logisticsRidelink IncUses AI to support documents, customs clearance and transport coordination in cross-border logistics. Product name: Adrian.AI-enabledAnnouncement date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Funding USD 1.1MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 4M-7M
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Mobility & logisticsRocket Fast DronesDevelops electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing drones for medical deliveries, surveying and other uses.AI use unconfirmedDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Queensland Defence Science Alliance research grantUnconfirmed
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Health & careBioTrillionExtracts physiological indicators from smartphone video and other inputs. Clinical scope and regulatory approvals require verification.AI-enabledDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Prior capital as of the document USD 1.25M2021-02 Database-listed valuation USD 35M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) SAFE valuation cap USD 15M
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Health & careBRAIVUses AI to support psychiatric medication selection, helping clinicians apply patient-specific information to treatment decisions.AI-enabled2026-06-05 NVC SAFE investment USD 150KUnconfirmed
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Health & careEfferonDevelops extracorporeal adsorption technology to remove substances associated with severe inflammation and other conditions.AI use unconfirmed2026-05-21 Seed EUR 2.5MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 12M-17M
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Health & careLume Health TechnologiesDevelops a wearable that measures hormones in sweat to track physiological rhythms. Accepting registrations for access.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careSit Sense, Inc.Develops a pressure-sensing chair that adjusts seated posture to help prevent pressure ulcers during prolonged sitting.AI use unconfirmed2026-06-02 NSF SBIR grant USD 1.555MUnconfirmed
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Health & careStuffThatWorksCollects patient-reported symptoms and treatment experiences to help users find information from similar patients and identify treatment patterns.AI-enabled2020-07-23 Seed USD 9MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 100M-150M
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Health & careCare MojoCombines wearables, indoor location data and voice prompts to monitor older adults and inform family members and caregivers.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careForelaOrganizes longitudinal information for people with endometriosis and supplies clinicians with data for ongoing care.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careImagine Devices Inc.Develops medical devices and patient monitoring technologies for neonatal and pediatric intensive care and related settings.AI use unconfirmed2026-01-30 Amount Sold USD 200,000
2026-04-01 Amount Sold USD 100,000
2026-04-11 Rice investment award total USD 75K
2026-04-11 Rice prize total USD 26K
2026-05-11 Round Rock prize USD 10K
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Health & careLifescapesJapanese company using brain signals and mechanical movement assistance to support rehabilitation of hand paralysis after stroke.AI use unconfirmedAs of 2022-11-02 Historical cumulative funding JPY 1,160M
2026-06-15 Third-party share allotment JPY 600M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 18M-28M
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Health & careLumenUsSupports bereaved people with administrative procedures, available benefits and emotional needs, connecting them to specialists when appropriate.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careMindMuscleProvides neurofeedback and related training to settings supporting children with ADHD and autism spectrum conditions.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careMutanexCombines medical history, genetic information and images to support clinical decisions.AI-enabledDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Startup Srujan grant INR 800KUnconfirmed
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Health & careNervotecEstimates physiological indicators from camera images. Products include NervoScan for measurements without a wearable.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careOcean Friends IncDevelops AI services supporting developmental care and treatment for children.AI-enabled2023-12-06 Angel USD 725KDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 3M-4M
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Health & carePredictheon MedicalPredicts anesthesia and sedation risks from patient data, including during surgery, to support clinicians.AI use unconfirmed2021-05-07 First funding round EUR 840K
2026-04-23 Funding round EUR 1.8M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 8M-12M
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Health & careProvision SurgicalUses augmented-reality glasses to track bones and instruments and guide orthopedic surgery.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careSama FertilityEnables some IVF monitoring from home, combining an app with clinical support to reduce clinic visits.AI use unconfirmed2025-07-01 Seed USD 3.8MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 15M-23M
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Health & careTimeTeller GmbHUses saliva and other samples to assess circadian timing and inform daily routines and treatment schedules.AI use unconfirmed2023-06-14 StartAperitivo regional prize EUR 500
2023-07-06 StartAperitivo national prize EUR 5K
2023-11-20 Founders Prize+ prize EUR 32K
2023–2024 InnoRampUp grant EUR 150K
2024–2025 WomenTechEU grant EUR 75K
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Listed in capacura's portfolio
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Health & careUhura BionicsCombines devices and software to support communication for people who have lost their voice or have speech difficulties.AI use unconfirmedDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) EU grant PLN 1,971,927.75
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) EU grant PLN 599,998.59
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Startup Booster grant PLN 199,668.56
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Health & careValene HealthUses voice AI to support clinical administration, operations and revenue management for healthcare providers.AI-enabledDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) AI Seed Fund I investment announcedUnconfirmed
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Health & careVirtuosisEstimates health and well-being indicators from speech characteristics, with integrations including meeting platforms.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Health & careVoythosDevelops AI to predict the progression and risks of aortic and other vascular diseases and support clinical decisions.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 400K-600K
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Biotechnology & life sciencesAlithea BiotechnologyAnalyzes immune-related molecules to support target discovery and safety assessment for immunotherapies. Provides an R&D platform.AI-enabled2026-08-18 Total grants and support programs Approx. EUR 580KUnconfirmed
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Biotechnology & life sciencesApertum NeuroscienceAims to improve drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier without changing the drug molecule.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Biotechnology & life sciencesChemT BiotechnologyUses AI models of cell states to design production cells and conditions for biologic products, improving yields and processes.AI-enabled2026-06-22 Seed USD 4M
2026-06-22 Cumulative funding USD 5M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 16M-24M
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Biotechnology & life sciencesInfiuss HealthUses virtual patient models to simulate clinical trial designs and outcomes.AI-enabled2022-09-29 UM6P Ventures announced investmentDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 200K-300K
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Biotechnology & life sciencesIntero BiosystemsCreates intestinal organoids from stem cells for preclinical studies of drug activity and toxicity.AI use unconfirmed2025-06-11 Pre-seed USD 2MDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 400K-600K
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Biotechnology & life sciencesMyoGene BioResearches gene editing for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Treatments remain in development.AI use unconfirmed2021-12-15 CIRM grant USD 3.4M
2025-11-04 Angel and other investment USD 1.42M
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Biotechnology & life sciencesNanotraceAims to develop drugs that selectively target cancer cells using RNA-targeting mechanisms and nanoparticles.AI use unconfirmedDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Lists investment from DCVC, Kleiner Perkins and Quiet CapitalUnconfirmed
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Biotechnology & life sciencesOncoReviveUses AI to analyze multiple molecular signals in blood for early cancer detection.AI-enabledDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Listed in Antler's portfolioDate unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 595K-893K
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Biotechnology & life sciencesORAIN BiotechnologiesUses computational analysis of biological images and molecular data to support drug discovery and biomarker research.AI-enabledAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Biotechnology & life sciencesOrganNexusUses donated human organs for research, measuring responses to drugs and other interventions to create data and models.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Biotechnology & life sciencesPitchINMatching platform for life-sciences companies seeking partners and business opportunities. Distinct from the similarly named fundraising service.AI use unconfirmedAmount unconfirmedUnconfirmed
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Biotechnology & life sciencesOmicXHealthUses machine learning on genetic and related information for early cancer detection, particularly liver cancer.AI-enabledFY2026 (accessed 2026-09-18) NIH grant USD 405,305Unconfirmed
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Energy, batteries & building efficiencyAdden EnergyDevelops next-generation batteries using self-healing solid separators and other technologies to improve charging, life and safety for vehicles and other uses.AI use unconfirmed2022-02-25 Amount Sold USD 5,148,115
2024-09-03 Amount Sold USD 14,999,974
2024-10-23 Series A USD 15M
Date unspecified (accessed 2026-09-18) Dealroom estimate USD 60M-90M
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Energy, batteries & building efficiencyChargeMateUses AI to guide EV drivers and support operators when charging faults occur. Focuses on operations after charger installation.AI-enabled2025-09-18 500 Global support and investment announcedUnconfirmed