Los Angeles tech firm Quilter, which uses physics-driven AI for fully autonomous printed circuit board (PCB) layout, raised $25 million in a Series B round led by Index Ventures to accelerate its adoption by aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics companies.
Long Beach’s Odys Aviation, a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft company, closed a $26 million Series A round to accelerate full-scale flight testing and prepare for its international global launch operations in Q1 2026.
Los Angeles-based liver health supplement brand The Plug Drink raises $5M to expand nationwide and accelerate growth.
Fenix Space Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Alaska Capital LLC for a $30 million Series A investment to advance its reusable tow-launch and hypersonic aerospace technologies, leveraging Alaska’s strategic locations for future space and defense operations.
El Segundo-based HiveWatch, a physical security software provider, secures a $33 million Series B funding round to accelerate its AI-driven platform for enterprise security operations.
Salt AI secures $10 million in funding to expand its contextual AI platform, accelerating drug discovery and clinical development for leading biopharma and healthcare companies.
Steric, a beverage technology company, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to expand its innovative electromagnetic process that enhances the flavor and consistency of wine and spirits without additives.
Veterinary company Modern Animal raised $46 million in a new funding round to expand its in-clinic and virtual care services, adding venture capitalist Mark Suster to its board.
Spacecraft manufacturer Apex secures $200 million in Series D funding, raising its valuation to over $1 billion to meet the growing demand for low Earth orbit constellations and expand its production capabilities.
Sapphire Technologies raises an $18 million Series C round to accelerate the production of its waste pressure power generation equipment and expand into new global markets.
