The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/9/26 – AlleyWatch

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report takes us on a trip across various ecosystems in the US, highlighting some of the notable funding activity in the various markets that we track. The notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 3/7/26 featuring funding details for Vast, Lio, Nominal, and fifteen other deals representing $1.5B in new funding that you need to know about.

Grow Therapy – $150.0M

New York-based Grow Therapy offers online therapy services that connects individuals with licensed therapists to support mental health. Founded by Alan Ni, Jake Cooper, and Manoj Kanagaraj in 2020, Grow Therapy has now raised a total of $298.0M in total equity funding and is backed by BCI, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital, SignalFire, TCV, and Transformation Capital.

Eight Sleep – $50.0M

New York-based Eight Sleep develops connected sleep systems that combine temperature regulation, biometric monitoring, and adjustable bed features. Founded by Alexandra Zatarain, Andrea Ballarini, Massimo Andreasi Bassi, and Matteo Franceschetti in 2014, Eight Sleep has now raised a total of $311.4M in total equity funding and is backed by Tether Ventures.

ArmorCode – $16.0M

Palo Alto-based ArmorCode offers an AppSecOps platform that reduces application exposure and risk for customers. Founded by Anant Misra and Nikhil Gupta in 2020, ArmorCode has now raised a total of $81.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Ballistic Ventures, Cervin Ventures, Cheyenne Ventures, Harmonic Growth Partners, HighlandX, NGP Capital, Sierra Ventures, and Tau Ventures.

Minnesota Medical Technologies – $20.6M

Minnesota City-based Minnesota Medical develops devices for fecal incontinence care applications. Founded by Anthony Conway, Lonnie Boe, Philip Conway, and Sarah Grinde in 2015, Minnesota Medical Technologies has now raised a total of $38.8M in total equity funding and is backed by HM Venture Partners and Southeast Minnesota Capital Partners.

Nominal – $80.0M

Austin-based Nominal develops software platforms that support hardware engineering teams with testing, monitoring, and analysis of operational data. Founded by Bryce Strauss, Cameron McCord, and Jason Hoch in 2022, Nominal has now raised a total of $182.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Avenir, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Haystack, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lux Capital, Red Glass Ventures, and Sequoia Capital.

HawkEye 360 – $23.0M

Herndon-based HawkEye 360 detects, geolocates, and characterizesvarious RF signals using its satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Founded by Charles Clancy, Chris DeMay, John Serafini, and Robert McGwier in 2015, HawkEye 360 has now raised a total of $545.3M in total equity funding and is backed by Ghisallo, Principia Growth, Sixty Degree Capital, and Strategic Development Fund.

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UnityAI – $8.5M

Nashville-based UnityAI is the agentic workforce for ambulatory healthcare operations Founded by Cody Hall, Edmund Jackson, and Jason Parker in 2023, UnityAI has now raised a total of $12.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Company Ventures, Max Ventures, Nashville Capital Network, Third Prime, and Whistler Capital Partners.

Sage – $65.0M

New York-based Sage is an operation management system used by senior living communities to manage resident care and facility operations. Founded by Ellen Johnston, Matthew Lynch, and Raj Mehra in 2020, Sage has now raised a total of $124.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Goldcrest Capital, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and IVP.

Sierra Space – $550.0M

Louisville-based Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. Founded by Eren Ozmen and Fatih Ozmen in 2021, Sierra Space has now raised a total of $2.2B in total equity funding and is backed by Andalusian Private Capital, Coatue, General Atlantic, LuminArx Capital Management LP, and Moore Strategic Ventures.

Polares Medical – $50.0M

Palo Alto-based Polares medical is a medical device company with a novel device for treating mitral valve regurgitation. Founded by Jacques Essinger in 2017, Polares Medical has now raised a total of $115.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Decheng Capital and Lumination Partners.

JetStream Security – $34.0M

Santa Clara-based JetStream Security is a platform for enterprise AI governance and security designed to manage, safeguard. Founded by Jared Phipps, Jatheen Anand, Raj Rajamani, and Venu Vissamsetty in 2025, JetStream Security has now raised a total of $34.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Assaf Rappaport, CrowdStrike Falcon Fund, Frederic Kerrest, George Kurtz, and Redpoint.

Vast – $300.0M

Long Beach-based Vast develops space habitation systems and orbital infrastructure designed to support human activities in space. Founded by Jed McCaleb in 2021, Vast has now raised a total of $450.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Balerion Space Ventures, Earthrise Ventures, IQT, Jed McCaleb, Mitsui & Co., MUFG Union Bank, Nikon, Qatar Investment Authority, Space Capital, Stellar Ventures, and Victor Koch & Partners.

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Levitate – $16.0M

Raleigh-based Levitate develops a relationship marketing platform that provides communication tools and an AI dashboard. Founded by Jesse Lipson in 2017, Levitate has now raised a total of $71.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Bull City Venture Partners, Harbert Growth Partners, and Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures.

RenoFi – $22.0M

Philadelphia-based RenoFi is a financial technology company that focuses on providing renovation-focused lending solutions and related services. Founded by Justin Goldman, Lee Miller, and Robert Shedd in 2018, RenoFi has now raised a total of $44.7M in total equity funding and is backed by Alumni Ventures, Ardent Credit Union, Canaan Partners, Chartway FCU, Curql, Fifth Wall, First Community Credit Union of Houston Texas, First Round Capital, Flintlock Capital, Gaingels, HighSage Ventures, Progressive Insurance, TruStage Ventures, and Usalliance Financial.

Lio – $30.0M

San Francisco-based Lio support teams in organizing operational data and managing business workflows through customizable digital registers. Founded by Lukas Heinzmann, Till Wagner, and Vladimir Keil in 2023, Lio has now raised a total of $30.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Harry Stebbings, SV Angel, and Y Combinator.

KeyCare – $27.4M

Chicago-based KeyCare is a virtual care platform powered by Epic created to support progressive health systems. Founded by Lyle Berkowitz in 2022, KeyCare has now raised a total of $54.4M in total equity funding and is backed by 8VC, Allina Health, Bold Capital Partners, Edge, Exact Sciences, HealthX Ventures, Ikigai Growth Partners, LRVHealth, UCM Ventures, and WellSpan Health.

Zeno – $20.5M

Bozeman-based Zeno is a climate conscious motor company that offers eco-friendly motorcycles. Founded by Michael Spencer in 2022, Zeno has now raised a total of $30.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Active Impact Investments, Congruent Ventures, and Lowercarbon Capital.

Artemis – $6.0M

Boston-based Artemis provides solar energy solutions focused on transparent pricing and customized system design. Founded by Walid Halty in 2022, Artemis has now raised a total of $19.3M in total equity funding and is backed by Coalition Operators, FJ Labs, Long Journey Ventures, Ludlow Ventures, Palm Tree Crew, Plug and Play, Scott Banister, Shrug Capital, Tribeca Venture Partners, and WIND Ventures.

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