Perplexity AI Offers $34.5 Billion for Chrome
Perplexity AI has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer to acquire Chrome from Alphabet, promising to keep Chromium open source and invest $3 billion in the project.
August 12, 2025
Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial movements in the AI ecosystem, including venture capital investments, strategic acquisitions, IPO's and funding rounds for AI companies.
EDGX Secures €2.3M to Enhance Satellite AI Computing
Belgian spacetech startup EDGX has closed a €2.3 million funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its edge AI computer for satellites, as announced in a press release.
August 12, 2025
Flox Secures €1 Million for AI Wildlife Management
Stockholm-based Flox has raised nearly €1 million in a seed funding round to advance its AI-powered wildlife management technology.
August 12, 2025
Datumo Secures $15.5M to Expand AI Evaluation Tools
Seoul-based Datumo has raised $15.5 million in a Series B funding round to enhance its AI model evaluation tools and expand globally.
August 12, 2025
Graas.ai Secures $9 Million to Launch Agent Foundry in India
Graas.ai has raised over $9 million in a pre-Series B funding round to expand its Agent Foundry platform in India, aimed at automating key business functions for e-commerce brands.
August 11, 2025
Somnigroup Acquires Stake in Fullpower-AI, Extends Partnership
Somnigroup International has acquired a 15.6% equity interest in Fullpower-AI with a $25 million investment, as announced in a press release. The partnership includes a multi-year extension of Tempur Sealy's exclusive rights to use Fullpower's Sleeptracker technology.
August 09, 2025
Andreessen Horowitz Leads $200 Million Investment in Periodic Labs
Andreessen Horowitz is set to lead a $200 million investment in Periodic Labs, valuing the AI startup at $1 billion. OpenAI is also expected to participate in the funding round.
August 09, 2025
SoftBank Acquires Ohio Plant for AI Data Center Project
SoftBank has acquired Foxconn's Ohio electric vehicle plant to advance its $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure initiative, repurposing the site for data center use.
August 09, 2025
D-Tools Secures $12M Series C Funding to Enhance AI Capabilities
D-Tools has secured a $12 million Series C investment led by John Heyman of StellarIQ, with continued support from Greybull Stewardship, to enhance its AI-driven software solutions for electronic systems contractors.
August 09, 2025
Casap Secures $25M Series A to Enhance AI-Powered Payment Dispute Resolution
Casap has raised $25 million in Series A funding to improve its AI-driven platform for resolving payment disputes and reducing fraud losses, announced in a press release.
August 09, 2025
Perle Secures $9 Million to Launch AI Data Training Platform
Perle has raised $9 million in a seed round led by Framework Ventures to launch Perle Labs, an AI data training platform powered by Web3 technology.
August 09, 2025
ARMR Sciences Launches $30M Capital Raise for Biodefense Platform
ARMR Sciences Inc. has announced a $30 million capital raise to advance its biodefense platform against fentanyl and AI-driven synthetic drug threats, as stated in a press release.
August 09, 2025
Meta Acquires AI Audio Startup WaveForms
Meta Platforms has acquired WaveForms AI, a startup specializing in AI that understands and mimics emotions in audio, according to The Information.
August 08, 2025
PwC to Acquire Kunai, Expanding Financial Services Capabilities
PwC US has announced its agreement to acquire Kunai, a leading agile software consultancy specializing in AI and cloud solutions for the financial services industry.
August 08, 2025
Cyngn Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results with Strategic Advancements
Cyngn has announced its financial results for Q2 2025, highlighting a $32 million capital raise and expansion into a new headquarters in Mountain View, California.
August 08, 2025
Aderant Acquires HerculesAI's Legal Tech Assets
Aderant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the legal technology assets of HerculesAI, enhancing its AI capabilities for law firms.
August 08, 2025
Dexian Acquires Conga Technologies to Boost AI Services
Dexian has acquired Conga Technologies to enhance its AI-powered managed services and strengthen its position in intelligent automation.
August 07, 2025
OpenAI Considers $500 Billion Valuation in Employee Share Sale
OpenAI is in discussions for a secondary stock sale that could value the company at $500 billion, allowing employees to sell shares.
August 06, 2025
August Secures $7 Million to Enhance AI Solutions for Midsize Law Firms
August, an AI platform for midsize law firms, has raised $7 million in a funding round led by NEA and Pear VC, with participation from notable investors including OpenAI's David Azose.
August 05, 2025
Clay Secures $100 Million in Funding, Valued at $3.1 Billion
Clay, a New York-based AI-driven marketing startup, has raised $100 million in a funding round led by CapitalG, valuing the company at $3.1 billion.
August 05, 2025
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