Firefly, a startup specializing in physical AI safety software, secures $20 million in Series A funding led by Definition Capital. The company focuses on addressing safety challenges in AI-driven physical systems. CEO James Batt Buckley announced the raise exclusively to Axios Pro.

Oct 2026AxiosNews article

Firefly Technology Inc. raises $20 million in Series A funding to develop AI-driven safety systems for physical spaces. The company integrates cameras, sensors, and communication tools into a unified platform called Ember Safety Management, enabling real-time incident detection and coordinated emergency responses. Firefly’s hardware includes wearable panic buttons and AI beacons for gunshot detection, deployed at Colorado’s Front Range Community College across three campuses. The startup targets expansion in educational centers, hospitals, and enterprise environments, aiming to streamline safety operations with AI.

Oct 2026SiliconANGLENews article

The funding comes as Ramp's annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000.

Oct 2026TechCrunchNews article

Ultra raises $62 million for its robots-as-a-service business and announces a tie-up with AI research firm Physical Intelligence. The article places the news amid the robotics industry’s recent explosive growth and new technology feats.

Oct 2026FortuneNews article