Weekly funding picks, September 28–October 4: Varda’s next flights and Voi’s bank refinancing

Yitai Technology develops spatial data infrastructure for training robotics and embodied-AI models.

Ortet is an AI research lab building models and shared computing and data infrastructure for healthcare and life-science work.

M-Fly develops stabilized electro-optical payloads and gimbals for drones and other platforms. Its systems combine imaging sensors such as visible, infrared and short-wave infrared cameras, with options including laser target designation for specific models.

AI media intelligence for PR and marketing teams to monitor brand coverage, understand audience and competitor sentiment, and spot reputational risks across channels and languages.

NOX connects home energy devices to electricity markets, optimizing heat pumps and solar systems for household savings and grid flexibility.

autoMEE develops flowMEE, an AI accounting platform that reads and classifies financial documents, prepares ledger entries and matches bank transactions for finance teams and accounting firms.

Metaview provides AI agents and software for recruiters and hiring teams, from candidate sourcing and screening to interview notes and reporting.

Aptatek Biosciences develops connected diagnostic tools for metabolic monitoring at home. Its investigational PheCheck programme measures blood phenylalanine for people with PKU.

An Indian electric two-wheeler maker selling scooters such as the Simple One, with connected controls, battery technology and safety features for everyday riders.

OuterSignal helps consumer brands recognize individual customers and tailor marketing to their behavior, preferences and context.

Medical billing software that helps hospital and clinic staff identify missed charges and errors before submitting claims.

KHOY makes sofa beds designed for comfortable everyday sitting and sleeping, with a zip-open seat that converts into a bed or lounger. The Finnish furniture brand vacuum-packs its products into compact boxes for easier delivery and moving.

A game studio that develops, publishes and acquires Roblox games, including licensed anime and manga titles.

Blue Health Intelligence combines a one-hour health assessment with doctor-led interpretation and a digital plan for preventive care.

An entertainment company creating digital and in-person experiences for fans of character-based intellectual property.

Backpacking Ten Years operates youth hostels built around shared travel and social spaces.

Atomic gives supply-chain planners a configurable model of demand, inventory, production and purchasing, then simulates scenarios and recommends or executes decisions under their rules.

A fan marketplace app for finding, managing and safely exchanging randomized character and entertainment merchandise.

Develops multimodal action models trained on gameplay video and player-input telemetry.

Rig Security helps enterprise teams map and protect human, machine and AI-agent identities across cloud, on-premises and endpoint systems.

Designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, battery storage systems and solar energy products.

Reversible solid oxide fuel cell power plants that generate dispatchable electricity from gas and can store surplus power as storable gas.

Amara Home is a voice-controlled communication and entertainment device that helps older adults reach family and everyday digital services without navigating conventional app menus.

Design-led lighting and home decor for consumers furnishing modern Indian homes.

HyperGuest connects hotels and travel sellers through a shared platform for distribution, commercial agreements and payments.

Privacy-preserving collaboration software for bank fraud and AML teams

MoneyStack provides financial counselling within behavioural-health programmes, helping people address money problems alongside treatment.

Hotel operator and software company building an AI operations platform that connects property systems and workflows.

Farm to Feed connects Kenyan farmers with business buyers and creates markets for surplus and imperfect produce.

Ordo develops camera-equipped earbuds that let people interact with an AI assistant through voice and visual context.