Fundamental Raises $255M Series A at $1.2B Valuation for AI Model That Analyzes Massive Structured Datasets

Feb 06, 2026
TechCrunch
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Summary

AI startup Fundamental emerges from stealth with massive $255M Series A funding at $1.2B valuation, developing breakthrough Nexus technology that analyzes enormous structured datasets traditional AI cannot handle, already securing seven-figure Fortune 100 contracts.

Key Points

  • Fundamental emerges from stealth with $255 million Series A funding at $1.2 billion valuation, led by Oak HC/FT, Valor Equity Partners, Battery Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures
  • The company develops Nexus, a large tabular model (LTM) designed to analyze massive structured datasets that traditional AI models struggle with due to context window limitations
  • Fundamental secures seven-figure contracts with Fortune 100 clients and establishes strategic partnership with AWS for direct deployment capabilities

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