Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role

VCs remain thirsty to fund AI coding startups.

The short version

• This one, founded by investor Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception.
• The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
• Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
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What happened

This one, founded by investor Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception. The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.

Why it matters

Chamath Palihapitiya, best known for his venture capital firm Social Capital and the All-In podcast, announced Monday that the AI coding startup he founded raised a sizable Series A.

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