David and Konko AI secure significant funding in New York City

New York City-based startups David and Konko AI secured significant funding rounds on September 2, 2026, highlighting investor interest in consumer food technology and healthcare artificial intelligence.

David, a company focused on scaling high-protein and wellness-oriented consumer food and confectionery brands, raised $250 million in a Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Greenoaks and Valor Equity Partners, with participation from Peter Rahal, ICONIQ Capital, and Imaginary Ventures. Founded in 2024 by Peter Rahal and Zach Ranenin, the company has now raised a total of $335 million.

Konko AI, a healthcare AI platform designed to automate patient journey management for clinics and hospitals in Latin America, raised $6 million in venture funding. The round was led by Hi Ventures, with participation from LifeX Ventures, SquareOne Capital, GroundUp Ventures, and Phoenix Fund. Founded in 2023 by Jean Marc Goguikian and Michael Haddadin, the startup has raised $7.1 million in total funding to date.