AI Application-Layer Startup Radar

AI application-layer startup radar — week of May 19–26, 2026

Seven application-layer AI companies closed rounds this week, from Hark's $700M Series A for secretive personalized AI hardware (founder: Brett Adcock, ex-Figure AI) to Rely's $4.5M PropTech seed in Portland. European highlights include Viktor's $75M Accel-led round in Rotterdam and two Paris-based B2B AI tools at $40M each.