OpenAI Nears $40 Billion Funding Round Led by SoftBank
OpenAI is close to finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, which would value the company at $300 billion, according to Bloomberg.
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OpenAI is close to finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, which would value the company at $300 billion, according to Bloomberg.
MemryX has raised $44 million in Series B funding to advance its Edge AI semiconductor solutions, including the MX3 Accelerator chip.
Straiker has emerged from stealth mode with $21 million in funding to launch its AI-native security platform, designed to protect enterprise AI applications and agents.
Chord Commerce has raised $5.5 million to expand its AI-powered Customer Data Platform, aimed at improving marketing efficiency for commerce brands.
NAVER D2SF has made an additional investment in MOVIN, a startup pioneering AI-based real-time motion capture technology using LiDAR sensors.
Manny Medina, founder of Outreach, has launched a new startup called Paid, which aims to help AI agents get paid through a novel platform. The company has raised €10 million in pre-seed funding.
Dyna Robotics has raised $23.5 million in a seed round to develop cost-effective embodied AI robots, focusing on tasks like folding and food preparation.
Arlo has announced $4 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven health insurance solutions for small businesses, with support from Upfront Ventures, 8VC, and General Catalyst.
Catio, the AI-powered Copilot for tech architecture, has raised $3 million to advance its platform and improve technology decision-making for enterprises.
Switch has announced the completion of $3.5 billion in securitized debt financings, including a $2.4 billion CMBS offering and a $1.1 billion ABS issuance, to refinance its acquisition financing.
Styx Intelligence has closed a $2.7 million seed funding round to expand its AI-powered digital risk protection platform, as announced in a press release.
XRP Healthcare has announced plans to go public by Q3 2025, accelerating its AI and M&A strategies, according to a press release.
Navina has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, aiming to expand its AI-powered clinical intelligence platform.
Sympera AI has raised $10 million in seed funding to advance its AI platform for relationship banking, co-led by Nyca Partners and Viola Ventures.
Cassandra.app, an AI-driven startup, has raised €2 million in seed funding to enhance its advertising optimization platform and expand globally.
9fin has acquired Bond Radar to enhance its global debt market coverage, integrating Bond Radar's extensive data and market reach into its AI platform.
Reed Hastings, cofounder of Netflix, has donated $50 million to Bowdoin College to establish the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity, the largest gift in the college's history.
Aura has completed its Series G funding round, raising $140 million in equity and debt, according to a press release. The funding will support the development of new AI-powered safety features.
Nace.AI has emerged from stealth with $5 million in funding led by General Catalyst, introducing MetaModel, an AI system that generates task-specific models for enterprises.
DEUS EX MACHINA has been awarded €2 million from the EU to develop an AI platform aimed at enhancing sustainability in the food industry by upcycling by-products.