Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Mynd.ai to Acquire AI Voice and Remote-Control Technology

Mynd.ai has announced an agreement to acquire AI voice and remote-control technology, enhancing its educational platforms.

August 26, 2025

Aurasell Introduces AI-Native CRM Platform

Aurasell has launched the world's first AI-native CRM platform, aiming to streamline go-to-market operations by integrating various tools into a single solution, announced in a press release.

August 26, 2025

Blue Water Autonomy Secures $50M for Unmanned Naval Ships

Blue Water Autonomy has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round led by GV to develop autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy, according to Fortune.

August 26, 2025

Attio Secures $52M to Advance AI-Native CRM Platform

Attio has raised $52 million in Series B funding led by GV to enhance its AI-native CRM platform, designed for go-to-market teams.

August 26, 2025

Apple Eyes Acquisition of AI Startups Mistral and Perplexity

Apple is reportedly considering acquiring French AI startups Mistral and Perplexity to enhance its AI capabilities, according to Reuters.

August 26, 2025

OpenLight Secures $34M to Advance Photonics for AI Data Centers

OpenLight has raised $34 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its integrated photonics technology for AI data centers, according to a press release.

August 26, 2025

Zenline AI Secures $1.6 Million to Enhance Retail AI Solutions

Zenline AI has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Seedcamp, with participation from Yellow, First Momentum, and Arc Investors, to advance its AI-driven retail solutions.

August 26, 2025

Seemplicity Secures $50 Million to Enhance AI-Powered Exposure Management

Seemplicity has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Sienna Venture Capital to expand its AI capabilities and international presence.

August 26, 2025

Barti Software Secures $12M to Enhance AI-Powered Eye Care Solutions

Barti Software has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by Five Elms Capital to expand its AI-powered electronic health records and practice management software for eye care.

August 26, 2025

Amass Secures €1.4M to Develop AI Map for Scientific Knowledge

Copenhagen-based startup Amass has raised €1.4 million to create an AI-driven platform that connects scientific data across life sciences, aiming to accelerate research and discoveries.

August 25, 2025

WizCommerce Secures $8M to Revolutionize Wholesale with AI

WizCommerce, an AI-driven sales and ecommerce platform, has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners to modernize wholesale operations.

August 25, 2025

Tempus Acquires Paige to Enhance Digital Pathology Capabilities

Tempus has acquired Paige for $81.25 million, expanding its digital pathology capabilities with Paige's extensive AI applications and datasets.

August 25, 2025

Axelera AI Seeks €150M Funding to Boost Edge AI Ambitions

Axelera AI, backed by Samsung and the European Union, is in talks to raise over €150 million to enhance its edge AI capabilities, according to Bloomberg.

August 25, 2025

CustomerInsights.AI Secures Growth Capital from Cypress Growth Capital

CustomerInsights.AI has received non-dilutive growth capital from Cypress Growth Capital to enhance its marketing, sales, and AI capabilities.

August 24, 2025

TransPerfect Acquires Unbabel, Integrates AI Translation Tools

TransPerfect has acquired Unbabel, a leader in AI translation technology, to enhance its GlobalLink platform with Unbabel's TowerLLM and COMET systems.

August 24, 2025

OpenAI and Anthropic Restrict SPVs Amid AI Investment Surge

OpenAI and Anthropic are tightening restrictions on special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as investor interest in AI startups grows. Both companies have raised significant funds recently and are wary of the opaque nature of SPVs.

August 24, 2025

Workday to Acquire AI Recruiting Firm Paradox

Workday has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Paradox, an AI company specializing in candidate experience, to enhance its talent acquisition suite.

August 23, 2025

Thoma Bravo to Acquire Dayforce for $12.3 Billion

Dayforce has entered into a definitive agreement with Thoma Bravo to become a privately held company in a $12.3 billion all-cash transaction, announced on August 21, 2025.

August 23, 2025

zvoove Acquires Spain's Nivel IV to Strengthen Staffing Solutions

zvoove has acquired Nivel IV, a leading software provider for Spain's temporary staffing industry, enhancing its market position in Europe and Latin America.

August 23, 2025

Crusoe Aims for $10 Billion Valuation with New Funding Round

Crusoe, the developer of OpenAI's first Stargate data center, is in talks to raise $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation, according to The Information. The company plans to expand its cloud services by acquiring Atero, a Tel Aviv-based startup.

August 22, 2025

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