Extend, a rising force in AI-native document processing, has raised $17 million in combined seed and Series A funding to expand its breakthrough platform built for the Agentic Era of enterprise AI. Led by Innovation Endeavors with support from Y Combinator, Homebrew, Character, and angel investors like Scott Belsky and Guillermo Rauch, the round will fuel Extend’s product expansion and market push as it reshapes how businesses unlock value from unstructured documents. Read More

Circus SE, a global leader in AI robotics for autonomous kitchen systems, has joined forces with Vytal, the world’s top provider of reusable packaging solutions, to introduce a groundbreaking reusable bowl system for the Circus Autonomy One (CA-1) food production robot. This innovative solution replaces disposable bowls, aligning with zero-waste goals and advancing circular economy principles. Read More

Astrix Security, a leading solution for securing non-human identities (NHIs), has announced $45 million in Series B funding, with Menlo Ventures leading the round and participation from Workday Ventures and other investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV, and F2 Venture Capital. This funding will accelerate Astrix’s mission to secure the often-overlooked identity blind spot in enterprises, ensuring trusted access to critical systems for both human and non-human identities. Read More

Extreme Networks has launched Extreme Platform ONE, a revolutionary technology platform that simplifies the integration of networking, security, and AI solutions for enterprises. Powered by AI, the platform’s automation features include conversational, interactive, and autonomous agents that assist, advise, and accelerate productivity, reducing the time it takes to complete complex tasks from hours to minutes. In addition, the platform offers the simplest licensing in the industry, making it easier for businesses to manage and scale their operations. Read More

LUVO Inc., a joint venture between alt Inc. and Caster Co. Ltd., has announced a collaboration with KPMG AZSA LLC to revolutionize accounting operations using AI. This collaboration combines KPMG AZSA’s expertise in accounting with LUVO’s AI development technologies, aiming to provide business transformation services through AI assistants, agents, and employees that will redefine accounting work efficiency. Read More