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General & multimodal models, Speech, image & video models each recorded 3 funding events.
3 in China; 5 outside China.This page brings together 8 financing disclosures from 2026-10-01 through 2026-10-31, covering companies in China and markets outside China.
Model financing spans distinct technical approaches
Model companies may pursue general capabilities, specialist tasks or scientific problems. The financing destinations are clearer alongside each company’s disclosed products and technical focus.
超进化
General & multimodal models研究基础模型
2026-10-28AngelSonilo
Speech, image & video modelsSound World Model; AI Dubbing
2026-10-14Other financing元示科技
Specialist & scientific modelsAI virtual cell (general-purpose cell model); Ultra-high-throughput cell perturbation experimental pipeline
2026-10-22Multiple rounds
Round distribution
Disclosed financing amounts
Financing details
| Disclosure date | Company / sector | Amount / round | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.28 | 超进化Foundation models | CNY 200M–900MAngel | 蓝驰创投Lead商汤国香资本Participated | Sources 2 ↗ |
| 10.22 | 元示科技Foundation models | ≈ CNY 100MMultiple rounds | 创新工场天使轮联合领投上海未来产业基金天使轮联合领投 | Sources 2 ↗ |
| 10.21 | Flapping AirplanesFoundation models | USD 1BSeries A | Index VenturesCo-leadLux CapitalCo-lead | Sources 1 ↗ |
| 10.14 | SoniloFoundation models | USD 11MOther financing | B CapitalLeadRedpointParticipated | Sources 2 ↗ |
| 10.13 | Nous ResearchFoundation models | USD 90MSeries B | Robot VenturesLead英伟达Participated | Sources 2 ↗ |
| 10.12 | 模思智能（MOSI）Foundation models | ≥ CNY 1BPre-A | 华控基金Lead国开科创Participated | Sources 4 ↗ |
| 10.09 | TypeSafe AIFoundation models | ≈ USD 870MSeries A | Andreessen HorowitzLeadSequoia CapitalParticipated | Sources 2 ↗ |
| 10.01 | DeepslateFoundation models | EUR 7.7MSeed | 42CAPLeadAlstin CapitalParticipated | Sources 1 ↗ |
Data notes and citation
Industry analysis by Wavesight AI; financing information is linked to its original disclosures.
Amounts retain their disclosed currencies and are totalled separately. Totals include stated figures only; approximations, ranges and lower bounds remain in the financing records. Valuations and cumulative company funding are treated separately.
Wavesight AI｜October 2026: Foundation model funding review。This page brings together 8 financing disclosures from 2026-10-01 through 2026-10-31, covering companies in China and markets outside China. General & multimodal models, Speech, image & video models each recorded 3 funding events. 3 in China; 5 outside China. Industry analysis by Wavesight AI; financing information is linked to its original disclosures. https://www.zkdlj.vip/en/topics/2026-10/models/#conclusion-overview
Read the observation| Field | Rounds | Share | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | 2 | 25.0% | |
| Multiple rounds | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Other financing | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Angel | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Seed | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Series B | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Pre-A | 1 | 12.5% |
| Field | Rounds | Share | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & multimodal models | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Speech, image & video models | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Specialist & scientific models | 2 | 25.0% |