AI Weekly Malaysia

Reliable Robotics raised a $115M extension to its Series D—$90M in equity led by Nimble Partners and $25M in debt from Silicon Valley Bank—bringing the round to $275M and its valuation above $1B. Its first product, continuous autopilot engagement, handles engine start, taxiing, takeoff, and landing while a pilot remains onboard and uses a touchscreen; CEO Robert Rose expects FAA certification in 18–24 months. A second certification that removes the pilot from the cockpit is at least three years away.

Why: The concrete takeaway is the regulatory clock: the first commercial milestone is 18–24 months out and still keeps a pilot in the aircraft, so autonomy/deep-tech pitches should be judged on certification progress and capital needs, not the $1B valuation. There is no Malaysia or Southeast Asia angle in the text.