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Sunday, July 19, 2026

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OpenEvidence has discussed raising about $200 million at a roughly $20 billion valuation but is unlikely to move forward. The company has also held acquisition talks, according to a source involved in the discussions.

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Cloud-native banking platform Lumin Digital raised more than $70 million in new capital from its own clients. The funding comes directly from institutions that use its digital banking platform.

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AI chip startup Etched is reportedly preparing a fundraising that could value it around $20 billion, roughly quadrupling its prior valuation. The company is benefiting from intensified venture demand for AI infrastructure plays.

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