Tech startups such as Saronic, EPG, Kestra, among others, have announced their venture capital funding to bolster innovation and business growth.
Saronic Raises $1.75 bn
Saronic Technologies raised $1.75 billion in Series D funding led by Kleiner Perkins, reaching a $9.25 billion valuation. The company develops autonomous surface vessels and AI-powered maritime defense systems. Founded to modernize naval capabilities, Saronic focuses on scalable, unmanned platforms for defense and commercial applications. The funding supports large-scale deployment, manufacturing expansion, and software innovation. Its technology integrates AI-driven navigation, mission planning, and real-time command systems. Strategically, Saronic aims to lead the autonomous maritime infrastructure market. The investment highlights strong VC confidence in defense tech and next-generation autonomous mobility platforms.
EPG Raises $100 mn
EPG secured over $100 million in Series B+ funding led by Decarbonization Partners (BlackRock and Temasek joint venture) and Alibaba Cloud. The company specializes in modular AI data center infrastructure integrating power, cooling, and IT systems. Founded to address high-density AI computing demands, EPG enables rapid, scalable deployment of data centers. The funding supports global expansion, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities. Strategically, EPG focuses on sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructure for AI workloads. Its innovation lies in prefabricated modular architecture that reduces deployment time and environmental impact, reflecting strong investor interest in AI infrastructure and data center scalability.
Kestra Raises $25 mn
Kestra raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Founded by Emmanuel Darras, the company develops an open-source orchestration platform for managing workflows across AI, data, and cloud systems. The funding supports launch of Kestra 2.0, featuring distributed execution, real-time observability, and agentic orchestration capabilities. Strategically, Kestra aims to unify enterprise workflows spanning microservices, infrastructure, and AI agents. Its technology enables scalable automation and reliability in complex environments. The investment reflects strong VC interest in orchestration platforms addressing enterprise automation challenges and enabling seamless integration of AI-driven business processes.
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