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Tokyo-based Sakana AI has secured $135 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $2.65 billion. The round includes investments from major Japanese and global firms and will support R&D, workforce expansion, and new initiatives in finance, defense, and manufacturing.
Flexential has completed an $800 million asset-backed securities offering under its Green Finance Framework to support long-term growth and repay existing debt.
Beehive Fintech has implemented Perfios’s AI-powered Nexus platform, achieving a 48% increase in underwriting speed and improved decision accuracy for SME loans.
The Global Asset Management Forum 2025 in Shanghai introduced the Shanghai AI-FI Lab, aimed at integrating artificial intelligence with finance to advance technological innovation in the asset management sector.
Inspira Enterprise has been recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's Cybersecurity Services for Mid-Market Enterprises PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025, highlighting its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and managed detection and response services.
Embed Security has launched NoiseIQ and Case Assistant, two new tools within its agentic security platform designed to help security operations center analysts manage alert noise and streamline investigations.
Hexaware Technologies has acquired CyberSolve, a global identity and access management specialist, to expand its AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities and enhance enterprise identity operations.
Partsol has appointed Stu Shea, former Peraton CEO and veteran of Northrop Grumman, SAIC, and Leidos, to its Board of Strategic Advisors. The move supports Partsol’s expansion of its Cognitive AI platforms Atai and Checkmate across defense and intelligence operations.
The U.S. Army has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to Exiger to license its 1Exiger AI software for the Army Materiel Command. The platform will provide real-time supply chain visibility and risk analysis across multiple sustainment categories.
David S. Hall, founder of Velodyne Lidar, has introduced Cam-Lidar, a new detection and tracking system that combines lidar, camera, and AI technology to identify high-speed aerial objects for drone defense applications.
Copado has renewed its FedRAMP Authority to Operate for GovCloud and is advancing toward Impact Level 5 authorization to support Department of War environments.
XTEND Reality Inc. has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the U.S. Department of War to develop and deliver AI-enabled one-way attack drone kits designed for close-quarter missions. The company will produce and train operators from its Tampa, Florida headquarters.
Aitech has established Aitech Defense Solutions, LLC (ADSL), a new division dedicated to supporting classified U.S. government programs and national defense initiatives. The unit will design and deliver advanced embedded computing systems for secure missions.
Princeton Digital Group announced a $700 million investment to establish its first data center campus in South Korea, expanding its footprint to seven countries across Asia.
AI coding startup Cursor has acquired recruiting strategy firm Growth by Design, which previously supported companies like OpenAI, to expand its in-house hiring operations and meet rising demand for its coding software.
Tether is reportedly in discussions to lead a €1 billion funding round in German startup Neura Robotics, valuing the company between €8 billion and €10 billion, according to the Financial Times.
Google announced a $40 billion investment in Texas to build three new AI data centers in Armstrong and Haskell counties, expanding its presence in the state and supporting workforce training and energy initiatives.
Astreya has released a suite of enterprise AI agents and automation assessments across multiple marketplaces, including ServiceNow and Databricks, to help organizations accelerate AI adoption and operational efficiency.
24 Seven has acquired Markacy, a New York-based marketing consulting firm, expanding its end-to-end marketing and AI consulting capabilities. The deal marks 24 Seven's 12th acquisition overall and its fourth in 2025.
1Mind has publicly launched with $40 million in funding, including a $30 million Series A led by Battery Ventures, to expand its AI-led sales platform that uses lifelike digital agents called Superhumans to automate sales and customer engagement.
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