Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Creality Becomes First Consumer 3D Printing Company Listed in Hong Kong

Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology has been officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking the first consumer 3D printing company to debut there. The IPO raised about HK$1.27 billion and saw strong investor demand.

May 29, 2026

Anthropic Raises $65 Billion, Nears $1 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO

Anthropic has secured $65 billion in funding at a $965 billion valuation, surpassing OpenAI as the world's most valuable AI startup and signaling its final private round before a potential IPO.

May 29, 2026

Asana Acquires StackAI to Expand Enterprise Workflow Automation

Asana has completed its acquisition of StackAI, a no-code AI workflow platform that allows enterprises to design and manage custom agents for complex business processes. The deal integrates StackAI's cross-system execution capabilities with Asana's work management platform.

May 29, 2026

Payslip Secures New Funding to Expand AI Payroll Platform

Payslip has raised new financing from Salica Investments to expand its global payroll platform and accelerate AI innovation. The company plans to hire additional staff and continue scaling its operations across more than 125 countries.

May 28, 2026

Autodesk Reports 18 Percent Revenue Growth and Plans to Acquire MaintainX

Autodesk reported first quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.93 billion, an 18 percent year-over-year increase, and announced plans to acquire MaintainX to strengthen its operations platform.

May 28, 2026

Flexential Acquires Two Data Centers in Hillsboro, Oregon

Flexential has acquired its Hillsboro 4 and Hillsboro 5 data centers in Oregon, marking the largest real estate transaction in the company’s history. The purchase expands its ownership to 496,000 square feet across 20 acres in Hillsboro, strengthening its position in a major US data center market.

May 28, 2026

Daloopa Raises $47 Million Series C to Expand AI Data Infrastructure for Finance

Daloopa has raised $47 million in Series C funding led by Brighton Park Capital. The company plans to use the funds to expand its financial data platform and enhance AI workflows across investment firms.

May 28, 2026

Modiqo Raises $3 Million Pre-Seed to Launch Rote AI Workflow Tool

Modiqo has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding co-led by Heavybit and Seligman Ventures to launch Rote, a tool that makes AI workflows more reliable and cost-efficient for enterprises.

May 28, 2026

True Global Ventures Appoints Tal Elyashiv as General Partner

True Global Ventures has appointed Tal Elyashiv as General Partner to strengthen its U.S. presence and deepen its focus on AI technology investments in the Bay Area.

May 28, 2026

DSC Holdings Files for Nasdaq Listing as AI Infrastructure Provider for China's Used Car Industry

DSC Holdings has filed a registration statement with the U.S. SEC for a proposed Nasdaq listing. The company, which provides AI infrastructure for China's used car industry, reported narrowing losses and a revenue decline due to a business divestiture.

May 28, 2026

Airis Labs Raises $60 Million and Emerges from Stealth with AI Battlefield Platform

Israeli-American defense company Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with $60 million in funding to expand its AI platform that analyzes visual data from multiple sources to produce real-time intelligence. The Series B round was led by PSG Equity with participation from TLV Partners and other investors.

May 28, 2026

Cognition Raises $1 Billion at $25 Billion Valuation

Cognition, the developer of the AI software engineer Devin, has raised over $1 billion in new funding at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, with participation from Lux Capital, General Catalyst, and 8VC. The company reports $492 million in annualized revenue as enterprise adoption continues to grow.

May 28, 2026

Lodestone Capital Leads $7 Million Investment in Blulabs

Lodestone Capital has led a $7 million investment in Blulabs, valuing the company at $160 million pre-money. The funding will support Blulabs' global supply chain platform expansion and the development of its AI-enabled supply chain intelligence system.

May 27, 2026

WhiteFiber Secures 100 Million Dollar Loan Facility from Bit Digital

WhiteFiber has entered a 100 million dollar delayed draw term loan facility with Bit Digital Capital to support near term growth in its data centers and cloud services. The financing may increase to 150 million dollars upon mutual agreement.

May 27, 2026

OpenAI Foundation Commits $250 Million to Study and Support AI's Economic Impact

The OpenAI Foundation has announced a $250 million commitment to programs and partnerships aimed at understanding and managing the economic effects of artificial intelligence, focusing on measurement, worker support, and long-term security.

May 27, 2026

Xactus Acquires Mortgage Credit Link from MeridianLink and Launches XedaLink Brand

Xactus has acquired Mortgage Credit Link from MeridianLink and rebranded it as XedaLink, which will operate as an independent subsidiary to expand the company's verification technology capabilities.

May 27, 2026

Slamcore Raises $14 Million to Expand Visual AI for Industrial Fleets

London-based Slamcore has raised $14 million in new funding, bringing its total to $40 million. The round includes investment from Rockwell Automation's ROKStar Ventures and will support scaling its visual AI technology across industrial facilities.

May 27, 2026

Sychedelic Raises $3.5 Million to Launch Neurostimulation Headphones

New York-based neurotechnology company Sychedelic has closed a $3.5 million seed round to launch its closed-loop neurostimulation headphones that combine music, brain stimulation, and biofeedback to help users relax, focus, or sleep.

May 27, 2026

Ember LifeSciences Expands Series A to $27 Million with Amgen Ventures and TDF Ventures

Ember LifeSciences has added new strategic investments from Amgen Ventures and TDF Ventures, bringing its Series A funding total to $27 million. The company also announced the commercial launch of the Ember Cube 2, a reusable cold chain shipping solution with real-time monitoring and cloud tracking.

May 27, 2026

FORT Robotics Acquires Mapless AI to Add Remote Supervision and Active Safety

FORT Robotics has acquired Mapless AI to expand its Trust Platform with remote teleoperation and onboard safety features, enabling supervised autonomy and improved machine response in complex environments.

May 27, 2026

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