AWS Funds Development of Gaxos AI Sales Platform
Amazon Web Services will fund the initial development of Gaxos.ai’s AI-powered sales coaching platform, with Caylent leading the AWS-native build.
February 08, 2026
Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial movements in the AI ecosystem, including venture capital investments, strategic acquisitions, IPO's and funding rounds for AI companies.
ShengShu Technology Raises Over RMB 600 Million in Series A+ Funding
ShengShu Technology has completed a Series A+ funding round exceeding RMB 600 million, co-led by Zhongguancun Science City and LINK-X CAPITAL, with participation from strategic and existing investors. The company plans to continue advancing its multimodal generative video platform Vidu and its supporting ecosystem.
February 06, 2026
Bedrock Robotics Raises $270 Million Series B to Scale Autonomous Construction
Bedrock Robotics has raised $270 million in Series B funding co-led by CapitalG and the Valor Atreides AI Fund. The funding will support the expansion of its autonomous construction systems and connected fleet technology across major infrastructure and industrial projects.
February 05, 2026
Siemens Acquires Canopus AI to Strengthen Semiconductor Metrology Capabilities
Siemens has acquired Canopus AI, a French company specializing in AI-driven metrology solutions, to enhance precision and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. The deal expands Siemens’ EDA portfolio with advanced inspection and measurement technologies.
February 05, 2026
Florida Polytechnic University Receives $2.9M for AI and Cybersecurity Lab
Florida Polytechnic University has been awarded nearly $3 million in federal funding to establish the Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory, a hands-on facility for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research and training.
February 04, 2026
VulcanForms Raises $220 Million to Expand U.S. Digital Metal Manufacturing Platform
VulcanForms has secured $220 million in Series D financing led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital to expand its integrated digital metal manufacturing facilities in the United States.
February 04, 2026
Aura to Acquire Qoria and List on ASX
Aura has announced plans to acquire Qoria through an Australian scheme of arrangement, with the combined company set to trade on the ASX under the ticker AXQ. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will create a global leader in online safety and wellbeing solutions.
February 04, 2026
Loop AI Raises $14 Million Series A to Expand Restaurant AI Platform
Loop AI has raised $14 million in Series A funding led by Nyca Partners to expand its AI platform for restaurant and retail back-office operations, with Osama Bedier joining the company's board.
February 04, 2026
Shield Technology Partners Secures $100 Million Investment from Thrive Holdings
Shield Technology Partners has received a $100 million investment from Thrive Holdings to enhance its AI-driven IT services platform and pursue strategic acquisitions across the United States.
February 04, 2026
Principle Raises $2M to Bring AI Wargaming to Corporate Strategy
San Francisco-based startup Principle has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven strategic foresight platform that simulates competitive futures for enterprises.
February 04, 2026
Tyler Technologies to Acquire For The Record for $258 Million
Tyler Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire For The Record for $258 million, integrating courtroom recording and AI transcription tools into its Courts & Justice portfolio.
February 04, 2026
CloudForge Raises $3.95 Million to Expand AI Platform for Metals Supply Chain
CloudForge has emerged from stealth with $3.95 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered sales and procurement platform for the metals supply chain. The round included investments from Zero Infinity Partners, Resolute Ventures, and Bienville Capital.
February 04, 2026
Massimo Group Signs LOI to Acquire AI Firm FST Development
Massimo Group has entered a non-binding letter of intent to acquire FST Development Company Limited, an AI technology firm specializing in intelligent hardware and system-level solutions. The deal aims to integrate AI capabilities into Massimo’s mobility and health technology operations.
February 04, 2026
MITO AI Raises $4.5M Pre-Seed to Develop Collaborative AI Video Platform
MITO AI has secured $4.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to advance its collaborative AI-powered video creation platform for filmmakers and creative teams.
February 04, 2026
Lemon Learning Acquires Aidaxis to Expand Desktop and AI Capabilities
Lemon Learning has acquired Aidaxis to extend its digital adoption platform to desktop applications and strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities.
February 04, 2026
Tian Ruixiang to Acquire Hong Kong AI and Crypto-Enabled Insurance Broker
Tian Ruixiang Holding Ltd announced plans to acquire a Hong Kong-based AI and crypto-enabled insurance broker through a share-for-share exchange, expecting $200 million in annual revenue growth following the deal.
February 04, 2026
Breezy Launches AI Operating System for Residential Real Estate
Breezy, founded by James Harris and Afterpay co-founders Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen, has launched an AI operating system for residential real estate professionals and raised $10 million in pre-seed funding led by Ribbit Capital.
February 04, 2026
SpaceX Acquires xAI to Build Space-Based AI Data Centers
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, merging the two firms to develop orbital data centers powered by solar energy and launched via Starship.
February 03, 2026
Arkero Raises $6 Million Pre-Seed Funding, Partners with Major Sports Teams
Arkero has raised $6 million in pre-seed funding led by Game Changers Ventures, with participation from 776, BoxGroup, and others, and announced partnerships with teams from MLS, NWSL, and the English Football League.
February 02, 2026
Oracle Plans $50 Billion Financing for 2026 Cloud Infrastructure Expansion
Oracle announced plans to raise between $45 and $50 billion in 2026 through a mix of debt and equity financing to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity for major clients including AMD, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, TikTok, and xAI.
February 02, 2026
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