Weekly Tech Funding Roundup | Oct 2–9, 2026 @ManusAI raises $500M+ — general-purpose AI agent that plans and executes complex tasks end-to-end (Boyu Capital & IDG Capital led). @NousResearch closes $90M Series B at $1.5B — open-source Hermes Agent for developers & enterprises (Robot Ventures led, Nvidia, Samsung, Microsoft M12). @universalquant secures $100M+ Series A — modular trapped-ion quantum computers aiming for utility-scale systems (DCVC & Firgun Ventures co-led). @StuutAI raises $52.5M Series B — AI coworker that fully automates enterprise order-to-cash (collections, disputes, cash application) (Insight Partners led, a16z & M12). @GallatinAI lands $50M Series A — AI decision platform for military logistics & sustainment from factory to foxhole (8VC, Silent Ventures). Vesta closes $30M Series B — AI-native loan origination system where agents handle underwriting & document work for mortgage lenders (Conversion Capital led). AI agents and deep tech continue to lead capital flows this week.