Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Creatify Secures $15.5M Series A to Launch AI Ad Agent

Creatify has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding to launch AdMax, an AI platform for video ad creation and optimization, according to BusinessWire.

May 28, 2025

OpenAI Restructures for Potential IPO

OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar announced that the company's new structure could pave the way for a future IPO, as reported by Reuters. The restructuring involves converting its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation.

May 28, 2025

Spott Secures $3.2M to Enhance AI Recruitment Platform

Spott has raised $3.2 million in seed funding led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and Fortino, to develop its AI-native recruitment platform.

May 28, 2025

Clear Current Secures $4M for AI-Powered Energy Management

Clear Current has raised over $4 million in a seed round led by Rho Ignition to launch its AI-powered virtual energy manager for enterprises, as announced in a press release. The platform aims to optimize energy management through advanced AI solutions.

May 27, 2025

Neuron Factory Secures $6 Million Seed Funding and Partners with Cordeel Group

Neuron Factory has announced a $6 million seed funding round and a strategic partnership with Cordeel Group to enhance AI in the construction industry.

May 27, 2025

Pallet Secures $27M to Expand AI Workforce in Logistics

Pallet has raised $27 million in a Series B funding round led by General Catalyst to scale its AI workforce for logistics, CoPallet.

May 27, 2025

Samsung Eyes Investment in Exo's $100M Funding Round

Samsung Ventures is considering a significant investment in Exo, a California-based startup specializing in portable ultrasound devices, as part of a $100 million funding round led by Sands Capital, Bold Capital, and Qubit Health Capital.

May 27, 2025

Frinks AI Secures $5.4 Million to Expand Vision AI Platform

Frinks AI, a startup founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, has raised $5.4 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Prime Venture Partners. The funding will help scale its Vision AI platform globally.

May 27, 2025

IgniteTech Acquires Khoros to Enhance AI-Driven Customer Engagement

IgniteTech has acquired Khoros to integrate AI technologies across its platform, enhancing customer engagement solutions. The acquisition aims to transform Khoros' offerings with AI features like AI Expert Help and AI Brand Defender.

May 27, 2025

Fynk Secures $3.5M to Expand AI Legal Tech Solutions

Fynk, a legaltech startup from the DACH region, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven legal document management platform.

May 26, 2025

Noota Secures €3M to Expand AI Transcription Services

Paris-based Noota has raised €3 million to enhance its AI-driven transcription and recruitment platform, with funding led by Blast Club and participation from SHARPSTONE and Bpifrance.

May 26, 2025

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

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