--- url: 'https://qubit.capital/blog/weekly-funding-roundup-seed-us-feb-2026-week-2' title: 'US Seed Funding Roundup (Feb 7-13, 2026): $46.5M Raised Across 4 Deals' author: name: Sahil Agrawal url: 'https://qubit.capital/blog/author/sahil' date: '2026-02-14T16:30:25+05:30' modified: '2026-02-17T12:15:58+05:30' type: post categories: - Weekly Funding Roundup image: 'https://qubit.capital/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/us-weekly-funding-roundup-feb-week2-1.webp' published: true --- # US Seed Funding Roundup (Feb 7-13, 2026): $46.5M Raised Across 4 Deals Four seed rounds are making waves across a range of sectors, from nuclear fuel recycling and AI-powered property records to biological computing and cybersecurity. Each deal reflects early-stage innovation backed by specialized technology and strategic partnerships. Investors are supporting startups that blend advanced tech with traditional industries, often leveraging government contracts and regional expertise to drive market shifts. These investments showcase a robust appetite for disruptive solutions and scalable platforms in the US. ![](https://qubit.capital/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/us_seed_rounds_feb7-13_2026.webp) Table of Contents - [1. Nuclear Recycling Startup Secures Seed Round](#1-nuclear-recycling-startup-secures-seed-round) [Deal overview](#deal-overview) - [Funding](#funding) - [Company Background and Leadership](#company-background-and-leadership) - [Product/Tech](#product-tech) - [Data advantage](#data-advantage) - [Vision/Positioning](#vision-positioning) - [Use of proceeds](#use-of-proceeds) - [Market context](#market-context) - [2. AI Platform Transforms Property Record Management](#2-ai-platform-transforms-property-record-management) [Deal overview](#deal-overview-1) - [Funding](#funding-1) - [Company Background and Leadership](#company-background-and-leadership-1) - [Technology and Product](#technology-and-product) - [Data advantage](#data-advantage-1) - [Vision/Positioning](#vision-positioning-1) - [Use of proceeds](#use-of-proceeds-1) - [Market context](#market-context-1) - [3. Biological Computing Startup Debuts Disruptive AI Platform](#3-biological-computing-startup-debuts-disruptive-ai-platform) [Deal overview](#deal-overview-2) - [Funding](#funding-2) - [Company Background and Leadership](#company-background-and-leadership-2) - [Technology and Product](#technology-and-product-1) - [Data advantage](#data-advantage-2) - [Vision/Positioning](#vision-positioning-2) - [Use of proceeds](#use-of-proceeds-2) - [Market context](#market-context-2) - [4. Cybersecurity Firm Emerges With AI-Native DFIR Solution](#4-cybersecurity-firm-emerges-with-ai-native-dfir-solution) [Deal overview](#deal-overview-3) - [Funding](#funding-3) - [Company Background and Leadership](#company-background-and-leadership-3) - [Technology and Product](#technology-and-product-2) - [Data advantage](#data-advantage-3) - [Vision/Positioning](#vision-positioning-3) - [Use of proceeds](#use-of-proceeds-3) - [Market context](#market-context-3) - [Lessons for Founders](#lessons-for-founders) ## 1. Nuclear Recycling Startup Secures Seed Round ### Deal overview Deal stage: Seed | Sector: Nuclear fuel recycling | Location: Rhode Island [Project Omega](https://projectomega.com/) emerged from stealth with a $12 million seed round to advance its technology for converting spent nuclear fuel into viable energy sources for military and consumer applications. The startup is forging strategic partnerships with government labs to tackle nuclear waste and support energy independence. ### Funding Raised $12 million seed round led by Starship Ventures with participation from Mantis Ventures, Buckley Ventures, Slow Ventures, and Decisive Point. The deal reported a $50 million valuation and secured an ARPA-E contract. ### Company Background and Leadership Headquartered in Rhode Island and employing 15 people, the company is led by CEO Staff Sheehan and marks his fourth business venture. ### Product/Tech Develops technology to convert spent nuclear fuel into power sources, offering a drop-in battery solution that avoids infrastructure rebuilds. ### Data advantage Leverages proprietary processes developed in collaboration with national laboratories to refine and repurpose nuclear materials. ### Vision/Positioning Aims to address America’s nuclear waste challenge by transforming hazardous spent fuel into long-life batteries for both consumer and government applications. ### Use of proceeds Funds are expected to support scaling production, technology development, and expansion of government lab partnerships. ### Market context Operates in a competitive nuclear fuel recycling market with incumbents like Orano, differentiating itself through a consumer-focused strategy. - Strategic government collaborations highlight a strong validation of its approach - Dual-use technology offers potential in both public and consumer markets - The secured ARPA-E contract and valuation position the startup for accelerated growth ## 2. AI Platform Transforms Property Record Management ### Deal overview Deal stage: Seed | Sector: Property records | Location: United States [Dono](https://www.dono.ai/) secured a $6.5 million seed round to modernize fragmented county records across the United States using an AI-powered platform. The funding, led by Link Ventures, aims to expand the startup’s coverage and enhance data processing capabilities. ### Funding Raised $6.5 million in a seed round as part of a $10.2 million total funding, led by Link Ventures with participation from lool VC and Alumni Ventures; announced on February 10, 2026. ### Company Background and Leadership The platform processes records from over 700 counties, emphasizing its role in digitizing public data in the US. ### Technology and Product Offers an AI-powered solution that transforms fragmented county records into actionable ownership data through both a user interface and an API, delivering significantly faster processing times. ### Data advantage Converts county-level public records into standardized, usable data. ### Vision/Positioning Aims to accelerate geographic expansion and build scalable county-level infrastructure. ### Use of proceeds Funds will drive both geographic expansion and technological enhancements to improve platform performance. ### Market context Reflects the rising demand for digitizing fragmented public records and modernizing legacy data systems using AI. - AI-driven approach targets a longstanding challenge in public records management - Expansion plans intend to improve data accessibility across the nation - Enhanced processing speeds could reshape operational efficiencies in data-intensive sectors ## 3. Biological Computing Startup Debuts Disruptive AI Platform ### Deal overview Deal stage: Seed | Sector: Biological computing | Location: San Francisco [The Biological Computing Co.](https://www.tbc.co/#1) raised $25 million in seed funding to commercialize the first biological computing platform that integrates living neurons with modern AI infrastructure. The investment supports the firm’s disruptive approach to traditional silicon-based systems. ### Funding Secured a $25 million seed round led by Primary Ventures with additional participation from Builders VC, E1 Ventures, Proximity, Refactor Capital, Tusk Ventures, and Wonder Ventures. ### Company Background and Leadership Formerly known as Biological Black Box, the startup is led by founders Ksendzovsky and Pomeraniec and is rebranding itself to reflect its innovative focus. ### Technology and Product Develops a neural-based platform that integrates living neurons with AI, enhancing computer vision and generative AI capabilities. ### Data advantage Utilizes modular adapters to translate neural activity into scalable AI models, establishing a defensible intellectual property position. ### Vision/Positioning Aims to redefine AI infrastructure by introducing biological computing as a viable alternative to traditional systems. ### Use of proceeds Funds are used to support the commercial launch and scaling of its platform, with plans to develop hybrid neuro-silicon clusters by 2027. ### Market context Targets a market dominated by GPU clusters, with its innovative approach set to disrupt conventional AI paradigms. - Integration of living neurons signals a breakthrough in AI infrastructure - Disruptive technology may lead to a significant shift in competitive dynamics - Strong financial backing supports both immediate commercialization and long-term scaling ## 4. Cybersecurity Firm Emerges With AI-Native DFIR Solution ### Deal overview Deal stage: Seed | Sector: Cybersecurity | Location: Dallas, TX [Cydelphi](https://cydelphi.com/), a Dallas-based cybersecurity startup, emerged from stealth with a $3M seed round aimed at redefining incident response and digital forensics. The funding, led by Glasswing Ventures, supports the development of an AI-native platform to combat evolving cyber threats. ### Funding Raised $3M in a seed round led by Glasswing Ventures with participation from Blu Ventures, Hyde Park Angels, and Merlin Group, announced on February 12, 2026. ### Company Background and Leadership Based in Dallas, TX, the company focuses on digital forensics and incident response, with leadership including CEO Ron Newman, CTO Lee Patenaude, and VP of R&D Doron Kolton. ### Technology and Product Offers an AI-native Digital Forensics & Incident Response platform featuring a patent-pending system that automates forensic playbooks to reduce recovery times significantly. ### Data advantage Leverages agentic AI-driven processes and patent-pending technology to enhance its digital forensics capabilities. ### Vision/Positioning Aims to set a new benchmark in cyber incident response by enabling rapid recovery from cyber attacks. ### Use of proceeds Funds will accelerate product development and expand market partnerships, particularly with managed security service providers and established DFIR specialists. ### Market context Highlights the urgent need for advanced cybersecurity solutions amid rising ransomware threats and evolving cyber risks. - Emergence from stealth underscores a focused go-to-market strategy in cybersecurity - Automated incident response systems are poised to redefine digital forensics operations - Strong investor backing reflects confidence in its innovative approach ## Lessons for Founders - Seed rounds are fueling early-stage innovation across diverse tech sectors - Strategic partnerships, especially with government and specialized labs, enhance startup credibility - Integrating advanced tech such as AI and biological computing is a common theme - Geographic diversity among deals points to multiple innovation hubs in the US