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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds
In the latest roundup of startup funding, several companies have successfully raised substantial amounts, indicating a thriving venture capital environment. Among them, Hadrian raised $1.37 billion in manufacturing, while both Base Power and Valar Atomics secured $1 billion each in energy-related funding. Other notable rounds include significant amounts for AI connectivity and live shopping platforms, underscoring a diversified investment landscape.
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Published 7 Aug 2026, 20:45 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Hadrian raised $1.37 billion, setting a valuation of $7.87 billion.
- Base Power and Valar Atomics each secured $1 billion in funding.
- Lumilens raised over $700 million for AI infrastructure development.
- Whatnot achieved a valuation of $20 billion with $545 million funding.
- $250 million raised by Horizon3, tripling its previous valuation.
Interesting facts
- Hadrian's funding will bolster highly automated factory developments.
- Base Power's financing aligns with its product launch of Base Core home batteries.
- Valar Atomics' funding is crucial for advancing nuclear energy infrastructure.