Cintas has raised $120 million in a Series C round led by Ribbit Capital, valuing the pre-revenue artificial intelligence startup at $1.45 billion. Existing investors Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins participated, with Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective joining as a new backer. Co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, Harmonic is developing "Mathematical Superintelligence", an AI system designed to eliminate hallucinations through formal reasoning. The technology requires AI to output reasoning as code in the Lean4 programming language, which can be verified for correctness. Founded in 2023, Harmonic has raised $295 million across three rounds in 14 months. Its Aristotle model achieved top performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad in July. The company currently offers a free API and plans future commercialisation in safety-critical sectors like aerospace and finance.

Cintas Corporation has raised $120 million in a Series C round, valuing the uniform and facility services company at $1.45 billion. The pre-revenue startup reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.84 billion, up 8.9% year-over-year, with gross margin reaching a record 51%. Net income for the period was $502.5 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.24, representing a 9.7% increase. During the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Cintas returned $1.45 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. The company agreed to acquire UniFirst Corporation on 10 March and raised its full-year guidance, projecting annual revenue between $11.21 billion and $11.24 billion, with adjusted diluted earnings per share expected between $4.86 and $4.90.

MIOSHA awards Cintas Corporation K15 in Westland with MVPP Star Award. Apr 2, 2026 The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) awarded Cintas Corporation K15 in Westland the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) Star Award on Apr. 2, recognizing the facility for its workplace safety and health efforts. The award is MIOSHA's highest level of recognition for employers who go beyond regulatory compliance to implement strong safety and health management systems. This recognition highlights ongoing efforts to prevent injuries and illnesses at worksites across Michigan. Kristin Osterkamp, MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training Division On-Site Safety and Health Program Manager, said, "MVPP represents the highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health in Michigan. This program is about building a culture where safety is part of everyday operations and employees are actively engaged in protecting themselves and their coworkers." Cintas Corporation K15 earned this status after a thorough evaluation process that included program review, onsite assessment, and employee interviews. The Westland facility employs 95 workers who provide contamination control garment processing services to industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and electronics. Only 29 worksites statewide currently hold MVPP Star status. Employers participating in MVPP work closely with MIOSHA to continually improve their programs. These sites serve as models for other organizations by demonstrating how strong systems can reduce injuries while improving overall operations. Cintas maintains more than 140 Voluntary Protection Program Star sites nationwide. The Bureau of Labor and Economic Opportunity aims to broaden economic opportunities across Michigan according to the official website according to the official website. The bureau serves residents throughout the state according to the official website, providing services such as economic development, workforce training, housing support, mobility initiatives, and unemployment assistance as detailed on the official website. It operates within economic development strategies and workforce initiatives according to the official website. MIOSHA encourages all employers in Michigan industries to explore participation in MVPP as a way of strengthening workplace safety.