Observed Signal · Oct 5, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Namespace raises $42M Series B for AI coding infrastructure
Zurich-based developer infrastructure startup Namespace has raised $42 million (€37 million) in a Series B funding round, led by Scale Venture Partners, with participation from 20VC, NEA, Essence, Burst Capital, and angel investor Olivier Pomel, CEO of Datadog. The round brings total funding to $65 million (€58 million) and follows Namespace's Series A by seven months. The company provides fast coding, build, and test environments for software teams and AI coding agents, targeting engineering teams that want faster development without managing infrastructure. Founded in 2022 by former Google principal engineer Hugo Santos, Namespace reports 8x revenue growth over the past year and serves over 1,000 organizations, including SpaceXAI, Ramp, Framer, ElevenLabs, and Vanta. Funds will accelerate product development, expand data centers, and support new offices in San Francisco and New York.
This funding round highlights the growing investment in AI-powered developer tools, which are increasingly relevant for ad tech platforms that rely on rapid software development and automation. It signals a strong market for infrastructure that supports AI coding agents.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Namespace raised $42 million (€37 million) in Series B funding, led by Scale Venture Partners, with participation from 20VC, NEA, Essence, Burst Capital, and Olivier Pomel.
- Total funding to date is $65 million (€58 million).
- The round comes seven months after Namespace's Series A.
- Namespace reported 8x revenue growth over the past 12 months and serves over 1,000 organizations.
- The company plans to expand data centers and open offices in San Francisco and New York.
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