# AI funding rounds led by Dell Technologies Capital

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Dell Technologies Capital led or co-led 2 funding rounds at 2 AI companies on Presspool's record, announced between June 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026. The most recent: Ascerta and Bland.

| Company | Amount | Round | Announced | Co-leads |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ascerta](https://presspool.ai/companies/ascerta-com) | $18 million | Series A | September 30, 2026 | None named |
| [Bland](https://presspool.ai/companies/bland-ai) | $50M | Series C | June 16, 2026 | None named |

## Each round and its sources

### 1. Ascerta: $18 million Series A

Announced alongside the company's rename from Pay-i to Ascerta; total funding is now $22.9 million.

- Announced: September 30, 2026
- Company record: [Ascerta on Presspool](https://presspool.ai/companies/ascerta-com)
- Listed in the [AI startup funding roster for September 28, 2026 – October 3, 2026](https://presspool.ai/ai-startup-funding/week-of-2026-09-28)
- Sources: [Ascerta](https://ascerta.com/resources/press/ascerta-raises-18m-series-a), [GeekWire](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/pay-i-rebrands-as-ascerta-and-raises-18m-to-help-enterprises-track-ai-business-value/)

### 2. Bland: $50M Series C

- Announced: June 16, 2026
- Company record: [Bland on Presspool](https://presspool.ai/companies/bland-ai)
- Sources: [fortune.com](https://fortune.com/2026/06/16/voice-ai-bland-50-million-after-being-rejected-by-180-investors/)

## What this page covers

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