Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Caris Life Sciences Files for IPO on Nasdaq

Caris Life Sciences has filed a registration statement for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, as announced in a press release. The company has not yet determined the number of shares or the price range for the offering.

May 26, 2025

Tamtam Secures €3 Million to Enhance AI Sales Platform

French startup Tamtam has raised €3 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven sales platform, aiming to improve sales performance and expand into new markets.

May 26, 2025

CodeBuddy Secures $872k to Expand AI Software Development Platform

Nebraska-based startup CodeBuddy has raised $872,500 in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered software development platform, aimed at assisting nontraditional developers.

May 26, 2025

PlaySafe ID Secures $1.12M to Enhance Online Gaming Safety

PlaySafe ID has raised $1.12 million in pre-seed funding to improve safety in online gaming, backed by Early Game Ventures, Hartmann Capital, and Overwolf.

May 26, 2025

Rain AI Faces Sale After Failing to Secure $150M Funding

Rain AI, a chip startup backed by Sam Altman, is exploring a sale after failing to secure a $150 million funding round. The company, which aimed to develop energy-efficient neuromorphic chips, is in talks with potential buyers.

May 25, 2025

Nota AI Files for KOSDAQ Listing as First AI Optimization Tech Startup

Nota AI has submitted its preliminary IPO application to the Korea Exchange, aiming to become the first AI optimization technology firm listed on KOSDAQ, announced in a press release.

May 24, 2025

StackHawk Secures $12 Million to Enhance API Security Amid AI Growth

StackHawk has raised $12 million in funding from Sapphire and Costanoa Ventures to accelerate its API security solutions for AI-driven development.

May 23, 2025

Newmark Secures $7.1 Billion Loan for AI Data Center Expansion

Newmark Group, Inc. has arranged a $7.1 billion construction loan for Blue Owl Capital, Crusoe, and Primary Digital Infrastructure to fund the second phase of a 1.2-gigawatt AI data center in Abilene, Texas.

May 23, 2025

OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive's AI Startup io for $6.5 Billion

OpenAI has announced the acquisition of io, an AI hardware startup co-founded by Jony Ive, for $6.5 billion in stock. This move will integrate io's team into OpenAI's operations.

May 21, 2025

Zoca Secures $6M to Boost Local Businesses with AI

Zoca has raised $6 million from Accel to enhance its AI-powered platform for local businesses, aiming to streamline client bookings and revenue generation.

May 21, 2025

LMArena Secures $100M to Enhance AI Model Evaluation

LMArena has secured $100 million in seed funding led by a16z and UC Investments to improve AI model evaluation. The funding supports the relaunch of a more rigorous and transparent platform.

May 21, 2025

Pay-i Secures $4.9 Million to Measure AI ROI

Seattle-based startup Pay-i, founded by former Microsoft executives, has raised $4.9 million to help businesses quantify the ROI of generative AI initiatives.

May 21, 2025

CoreWeave Upsizes Senior Notes Offering to $2 Billion

CoreWeave has increased its senior notes offering to $2 billion, with a maturity date set for June 1, 2030, according to a press release.

May 21, 2025

Netrio Acquires Agio to Boost Cybersecurity and AI Capabilities

Netrio has acquired Agio, a New York-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider, to enhance its financial services expertise and expand its service capabilities.

May 21, 2025

Recovery.com Acquires RedFox AI to Boost AI Capabilities

Recovery.com has acquired RedFox AI to enhance its AI capabilities in mental health and addiction treatment, announced in a press release.

May 21, 2025

OpenAI's Texas Data Center Secures $11.6 Billion for Expansion

OpenAI's largest data center in Texas, developed by Crusoe, has secured $11.6 billion in funding to expand from two to eight buildings, enhancing its computing capabilities.

May 21, 2025

Tradeverifyd Secures $4 Million to Enhance AI Supply Chain Platform

Tradeverifyd has secured $4 million in additional Series A funding from SJF Ventures to enhance its AI-powered supply chain risk management platform, according to a press release. The funding aims to help enterprises navigate global trade challenges.

May 21, 2025

Greenlite AI Secures $15M to Enhance Financial Crime Compliance

Greenlite AI has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Greylock, with participation from Thomson Reuters Ventures and others, to enhance its AI platform for financial services compliance.

May 21, 2025

Legora Secures $80 Million in Series B Funding

Legora, a collaborative AI platform for lawyers, has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by ICONIQ and General Catalyst, reaching a valuation of $675 million.

May 21, 2025

PortfolioPilot.com Acquires Diversification.com for $1 Million

PortfolioPilot.com has acquired Diversification.com for $1 million, introducing a new platform to enhance portfolio diversification strategies.

May 21, 2025

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