Morning VC Brief丨2024.10.31

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00. TL;DR

1/ Enterprise AI Knowledge Tool Sana AI raises $62M Series B

2/ AI Phone Agent Startup Regal raises $40M Series A

3/ B2B Revenue Automation Startup Tabs raises $25M Series A

4/ API Tooling Platform Speakeasy raises $15M Series A

5/ Generative Protein Design Startup Archon Biosciences raises $20M Seed

6/ Remote Sensing Startup Matter Intelligence raises $12M Seed

7/ Physical AI Data Engine Bifrost raises $8M Series A

8/ On-demand Dental Staffing Platform Toothio raises $5M Seed

01. Venture News

1/ Enterprise AI Knowledge Tool Sana AI raises $62M Series B

Sana AI is an intelligent co-pilot, pioneering the next generation of knowledge tools for the enterprise. This round was led by NEA and Workday Ventures with participation from Menlo Ventures, EQT Ventures, and more. Link

2/ AI Phone Agent Startup Regal raises $40M Series A

Regal has built the most data-driven, customer-centric Contact Center Software (CCaaS) on the market. This round was led by Emergence Capital with participation from Founder Collective, Homebrew, and more. Link

3/ B2B Revenue Automation Startup Tabs raises $25M Series A

Tabs brings contract review, billing, receivables, payments, revenue recognition, and reporting together on the same AI-powered platform. This round was led by General Catalyst with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Primary Venture Partners, and more. Link

4/ API Tooling Platform Speakeasy raises $15M Series A

Speakeasy is on a mission to to revolutionize REST API development. This round was led by FPV Ventures with participation from Google Ventures, Quiet Capital, and more. Link

5/ Generative Protein Design Startup Archon Biosciences raises $20M Seed

Archon Biosciences is pioneering computationally designed Antibody Cages (AbCs) to unlock powerful therapeutic targets beyond the reach of existing modalities. This round was led by Madrona Ventures with participation from DUMAC Inc., Sahsen Ventures, WRF Capital, and more. Link

6/ Remote Sensing Startup Matter Intelligence raises $12M Seed

Matter Intelligence is a remote sensing company that makes sensors that use hyperspectral imaging. This round was led by Lowercarbon Capital with participation from E2MC Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and more. Link

7/ Physical AI Data Engine Bifrost raises $8M Series A

Bifrost is creating the developer tools to make that possible—generative data engines that allow AI and robotics systems to rapidly acquire new abilities and adapt effortlessly. This round was led by Carbide Ventures with participation from Peak XV Partners, Airbus Ventures, Wavemaker Partners, and more. Link

8/ On-demand Dental Staffing Platform Toothio raises $5M Seed

Toothio is designed to provide valuable insights, tips, and updates to help you navigate the world of dental staffing with ease. This round was led by nvp capital and Craft Ventures with participation from Rho Capital, Marketplace Capital, and more. Link