# AI Funding Roundup: $9.2B Across 46 Rounds, Aug 31 to Sep 6 _46 AI startup funding rounds totalling $9.2B, with the stage mix, the sectors that took the money, and the funds that led._ **Published:** 2026-09-07 **Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-news/funding-round/2026/ai-funding-roundup-9-2b-across-46-rounds-aug-31-to-sep-6 --- 46 funding rounds were announced in AI and adjacent startups between Aug 31 to Sep 6, totalling $9.2B in disclosed capital. Here is what actually moved, which funds led it, and what each company does. ## The week in one chart Capital raised by stage, Aug 31 to Sep 6 ($M). Pre-seed: Raised ($M) 22. Seed: Raised ($M) 196. Series A: Raised ($M) 139. Series B: Raised ($M) 525. Series C: Raised ($M) 958. Growth: Raised ($M) 3001. Based on 46 rounds announced in the week, 38 of which disclosed a size. Where the money went: **Kubernetes** (2 rounds, $3.5B), **MLOps** (1 round, $3.5B), **Cloud Infrastructure** (1 round, $3.5B), **Clean Energy** (2 rounds, $3.1B), **Climate Tech** (2 rounds, $3.0B). ## The largest rounds | Company | Stage | Raised | Sector | Country | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | nscale | Other | $3.5B | MLOps | United States | | Crusoe Energy | Growth | $3.0B | Energy & Climate Tech | United States | | Wonderful | Series C | $550M | AI Agent | Netherlands | | Aukera Energy | Debt and structured | $497M | Renewable Energy | Belgium | | Gimlet Labs | Series B | $300M | EdTech | United States | | Upwind Security | Series C | $300M | Enterprise | Israel | | BOB | Other | $166M | HR Tech | Israel | | iPRONICS | Series B | $125M | Workflow Automation | Israel | | PLD Space | Series C | $108M | Aerospace | Spain | | HiddenLayer, Inc. | Series B | $100M | AI Security | United States | | Cloover | Debt and structured | $86M | Fintech | Germany | | Ultrahuman | Other | $70M | HealthTech | India | ## Company by company **[nscale](/startups/nscale)**, $3.5B, Other. nscale provides a cloud-native platform for managing and optimizing Kubernetes deployments. Led by [Nvidia Corp.](/investors/nvidia-corp). Our profile scores it 70 out of 100. **[Crusoe Energy](/startups/crusoe-energy)**, $3.0B, Growth. Led by [Atreides Management](/investors/atreides-management) and [Valor Equity Partners](/investors/valor-equity-partners). Our profile scores it 64 out of 100. **[Wonderful](/startups/wonderful)**, $550M, Series C. Helping critical organizations accelerate AI adoption Led by [Insight Partners](/investors/insight-venture-partners). Our profile scores it 71 out of 100. **[Aukera Energy](/startups/aukera)**, $497M, Debt and structured. Pan-European battery storage and renewable energy platform developing, constructing, and operating solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Led by [EIG](/investors/eig). Our profile scores it 55 out of 100. **[Gimlet Labs](/startups/gimlet-labs)**, $300M, Series B. Own Gimletlabs.Com today. Secure checkout and guided transfer support. No hidden fees. Led by [Andreessen Horowitz](/investors/rod-johnson). Our profile scores it 45 out of 100. **[Upwind Security](/startups/upwind-security)**, $300M, Series C. Runtime-powered CNAPP that secures cloud infrastructure with runtime insights. Led by [Bessemer Venture Partners](/investors/bessemer-venture-partners) and [TCV](/investors/tcv). Our profile scores it 63 out of 100. **[BOB](/startups/bob)**, $166M, Other. BOB is a platform that helps companies manage their employee benefits, payroll, and HR processes. Led by [Salesforce](/investors/salesforce). Our profile scores it 39 out of 100. **[iPRONICS](/startups/ipronics)**, $125M, Series B. Led by [Maverick Silicon](/investors/maverick-silicon) and [Light Street Capital](/investors/light-street-capital). Our profile scores it 37 out of 100. ## Who wrote the cheques The most active funds this week, counting leads double: [Sequoia Capital](/investors/sequoia-capital) (led 2), [nordIX AG](/investors/nordix-ag) (led 2), [Bessemer Venture Partners](/investors/bessemer-venture-partners) (led 1), [Salesforce](/investors/salesforce) (led 1), [EquityPitcher Ventures](/investors/equitypitcher-ventures) (led 1), [Nvidia Corp.](/investors/nvidia-corp) (led 1). ## Method Every round here was announced between Aug 31 to Sep 6 and is linked to a company profile we maintain, so the sector and country columns come from the profile rather than the press release. 38 of 46 rounds disclosed a size; undisclosed rounds are counted but contribute nothing to the totals. Rounds whose cited source no longer resolves are excluded. --- Original analysis from [startuphub.ai](https://www.startuphub.ai), the #1 AI startup directory.