ZaiNar has developed patented technology that provides sub-nanosecond time synchronization and distribution across wireless networks, effectively converting standard 5G and WiFi infrastructure into a comprehensive spatial sensing platform. This capability gives connected systems precise location awareness, insight into surrounding assets, and shared contextual data that can be fed to AI coordinating activity in the physical world. Headquartered in Belmont, CA and led by CEO Daniel Jacker, the company positions itself at the intersection of communications and advanced sensing, branding its category as “Physical AI.” ZaiNar’s platform promises to deliver central spatial awareness for industrial, autonomous, and IoT deployments without the need for additional hardware. The company recently secured $100 million in new capital at a $1 billion valuation, underscoring strong investor confidence. Key individual backers include Steve Jurvetson, Jerry Yang through AME Cloud Ventures, Siri co-founder Tom Gruber, Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn, and Nicholas Pritzker of Tao Capital. The freshly raised funds will be directed toward expanding operations and accelerating R&D efforts.

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$100M

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Feb 2026