Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial movements in the AI ecosystem, including venture capital investments, strategic acquisitions, IPO's and funding rounds for AI companies.

Netskope Sets IPO Price at $19 Per Share

Netskope has announced the pricing of its initial public offering at $19 per share, with trading set to begin on the Nasdaq under the ticker 'NTSK'.

September 19, 2025

Tanka Launches AI-Powered Fundraising Agent for Startups

Tanka has introduced its Fundraising Agent, an AI solution designed to assist early-stage companies in raising capital, announced in a press release. The agent leverages Tanka's core innovation, EverMemOS, to streamline the fundraising process.

September 19, 2025

Dyna Robotics Secures $120 Million to Enhance Robotic Foundation Models

Dyna Robotics has raised $120 million in a Series A funding round to advance its robotic foundation models, aiming for physical artificial general intelligence.

September 19, 2025

WhiteFiber to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell

WhiteFiber, Inc. will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell on September 19, 2025, marking its rapid growth in AI infrastructure solutions.

September 19, 2025

Boost Run to Go Public via Merger with Willow Lane

Boost Run, a provider of AI cloud infrastructure, is set to go public through a merger with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp, valued at $614 million.

September 19, 2025

Apple Acquires AI Startup WhyLabs

Apple has acquired Seattle-based AI startup WhyLabs, with its founders joining Apple in various AI roles, according to GeekWire. The acquisition was disclosed by the European Commission under the Digital Markets Act.

September 19, 2025

Icarus Robotics Secures $6.1M for Space Worker Drones

Icarus Robotics has raised $6.1 million in seed funding to develop AI-controlled worker drones for commercial space stations, aiming to assist astronauts with routine tasks.

September 19, 2025

Sonair Secures $6M for 3D Ultrasonic Sensors in Robotics

Sonair, an Oslo-based sensing technology company, has raised $6 million to expand its 3D ultrasonic sensor technology, ADAR, aimed at enhancing safety in human-robot interactions.

September 19, 2025

Atlassian Acquires DX for $1 Billion to Enhance Developer Productivity

Atlassian has announced its acquisition of DX, a developer productivity platform, for $1 billion in cash and restricted stock, according to a press release by Business Wire. This acquisition aims to integrate DX's insights into Atlassian's suite of tools, enhancing engineering intelligence for enterprises.

September 19, 2025

Workday Acquires AI Startup Sana for €928 Million

Workday, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Swedish AI startup Sana for approximately €928 million. Sana's AI tools will enhance Workday's platform by integrating knowledge, data, and learning capabilities.

September 19, 2025

Jack Altman Closes $275 Million AI Fund in Record Time

Jack Altman, former CEO of Lattice, has raised $275 million for Alt Capital's second fund in just one week, focusing on AI startups.

September 18, 2025

Groq Secures $750 Million to Expand AI Inference Infrastructure

Groq has raised $750 million in new financing, bringing its valuation to $6.9 billion, announced in a press release. The funding round was led by Disruptive, with contributions from Blackrock and others.

September 18, 2025

Rulebase Secures $2.1 Million to Automate Fintech Back-Office Tasks

Y Combinator-backed startup Rulebase has raised $2.1 million in a pre-seed round to enhance its AI co-worker software, aimed at automating back-office tasks in financial services.

September 17, 2025

CodeRabbit Secures $60 Million to Enhance AI Code Review Platform

CodeRabbit has raised $60 million in Series B funding, valuing the AI code review startup at $550 million. The funding will support global hiring, product development, and platform expansion.

September 17, 2025

Lila Sciences Secures $235 Million to Expand AI-Driven Research

Lila Sciences has raised $235 million to enhance its AI-driven research capabilities, aiming to accelerate scientific discovery through autonomous laboratories.

September 17, 2025

ARTHEx Biotech Secures $87M to Advance RNA Medicines

ARTHEx Biotech has successfully closed an upsized Series B financing round, raising $87 million to advance its lead program ATX-01 for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1.

September 17, 2025

Spara Launches AI Platform with $15M Seed Funding

Spara has launched an AI platform to modernize sales and marketing pipelines with $15 million in seed funding, announced in a press release. The platform integrates voice, chat, and email AI agents to engage and qualify leads instantly.

September 16, 2025

SDG Corporation Acquires Hub City Media to Strengthen IAM Solutions

SDG Corporation has acquired Hub City Media to enhance its identity and access management capabilities, according to a press release. This acquisition aims to expand SDG's services in advisory, integration, and managed security.

September 16, 2025

LightPath Secures $8 Million Investment for Drone Technology

LightPath Technologies has announced an $8 million investment from Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines to advance its optics and imaging systems for drones.

September 16, 2025

China Accuses Nvidia of Antitrust Violations Over Mellanox Acquisition

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has found Nvidia in violation of antitrust laws related to its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, according to Bloomberg.

September 16, 2025

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