City Detect, an AI-driven startup, recently secured $13 million in Series A funding to help local governments maintain safer, cleaner communities. Currently operating in at least 17 U.S. cities, including Dallas and Miami, the company focuses on preventing urban decay through cutting-edge technology.

Union.ai has finalized a $38.1 million Series A round, uniting seasoned investors and new backers to power its AI development platform. Built around the open-source orchestrator Flyte, Union.ai’s approach aims to move teams from AI experimentation to full-scale production.

Rosy Soil, a biochar-based houseplant soil brand, has closed a $5 million Series A and expanded into Target stores nationwide. The company aims to offer climate-friendly, nutrient-rich soil that promises to bring new life to home gardeners everywhere.

SuperCircle has secured $24 million to amplify its AI-driven textile waste management platform for global retail brands. The company aims to tackle the billions in unsold inventory that currently end up in landfills or incinerators each year, turning potential losses into new revenue streams.

ExploMar has completed a Series A financing round exceeding USD 10 million, backed by top-tier private equity funds and DCM Ventures. With the global push for cleaner transport intensifying, the company aims to expand its distribution network, streamline supply chains, and upgrade its electric propulsion systems for boats.

Odys Aviation, based in Long Beach, California, has secured a Series A funding round intended to fast-track its flight testing. The funding also aims to support new global operational launches, marking a pivotal step for the company.

Fermata, an Israeli agtech company, has raised $10 million in Series A funding to develop AI-driven solutions for the horticulture industry. The funding, backed by Raw Ventures, will support the creation of a centralized digital brain for autonomous crop management.