Galbot & Bosch's $151M AI Partnership, SiPearl's €130M Chip Boost, and More! - AI Funding Brief #22
July 15, 2025 -
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In this edition of the AI Funding Brief, we're diving into some significant funding and investment news within the AI business landscape. Filics, backed by Amazon, has secured $15.8 million to enhance its autonomous pallet-moving robots, aiming to revolutionize logistics in warehouses. Meanwhile, Gradient Labs, founded by former Monzo employees, has raised $13 million to boost AI solutions for customer support in regulated sectors like financial services.
On a larger scale, French startup SiPearl has raised €130 million to develop its Rhea1 AI chip for the EU's Jupiter supercomputer, supporting Europe's tech independence. Additionally, Galbot from China has secured $151 million and partnered with Bosch to advance embodied AI robots globally. These stories highlight the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of AI investments and their potential impact across various industries.
In this edition of the AI Funding Brief, we're diving into some significant funding and investment news within the AI business landscape. Filics, backed by Amazon, has secured $15.8 million to enhance its autonomous pallet-moving robots, aiming to revolutionize logistics in warehouses. Meanwhile, Gradient Labs, founded by former Monzo employees, has raised $13 million to boost AI solutions for customer support in regulated sectors like financial services.
On a larger scale, French startup SiPearl has raised €130 million to develop its Rhea1 AI chip for the EU's Jupiter supercomputer, supporting Europe's tech independence. Additionally, Galbot from China has secured $151 million and partnered with Bosch to advance embodied AI robots globally. These stories highlight the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of AI investments and their potential impact across various industries.
Filics Secures $16M for Autonomous Robots
Filics, supported by Amazon, has raised $15.8 million to advance its autonomous pallet-moving robots, aiming to transform warehouse logistics. Read more
Gradient Labs Secures $13 Million for AI Customer Support
Gradient Labs, an AI startup co-founded by former Monzo employees, has raised $13 million in Series A funding to improve customer support in regulated industries. The platform automates a large portion of customer queries, achieving high quality assurance and cost reduction. Read more
SiPearl Secures €130M for AI Chips in EU Supercomputer
French startup SiPearl has raised €130 million to develop its Rhea1 AI chip, intended for the EU's Jupiter supercomputer in Germany, with backing from investors like Taiwan’s Cathay Venture. Read more
Galbot Secures $151M and Partners with Bosch
Chinese robotics startup Galbot has raised $151 million in funding and partnered with Bosch to advance the commercialization of embodied AI robots. Read more
Mistral Seeks $1 Billion in Funding from MGX and Others
French AI startup Mistral is in discussions to raise up to $1 billion in equity funding, including from the Abu Dhabi fund MGX, and is also pursuing debt financing from French lenders. Read more
Moonvalley Secures $84M for Ethical AI Video Production
Moonvalley has raised $84 million to advance its ethical AI video production tools aimed at Hollywood and enterprise clients, with funding led by General Catalyst. Read more
US AI Startup Funding Surges 75.6% in H1 2025
A report from PitchBook indicates a 75.6% increase in funding for US AI startups in the first half of 2025, reaching $162.8 billion, despite a decline in overall venture capital fundraising. Read more
Skylark Labs Wins $21M AI Traffic Safety Contract in Asia
Skylark Labs has secured a $21 million contract to deploy its AI traffic safety platform in a major Asian country, covering 6,000 law enforcement assets over three years. Read more
SpaceX Invests $2 Billion in xAI, Valuing Startup at $113 Billion
SpaceX has invested $2 billion in xAI, marking its first public stake in the AI sector. This investment raises xAI's valuation to $113 billion following its merger with X. Read more
Mergers & Acquisitions
Eudia acquired Johnson Hana for €42 million to integrate AI in legal services. First Choice Health acquired Orderly Health to enhance healthcare data management. 15below acquired Airport AI to improve air travel communication. Meta acquired PlayAI to boost voice AI capabilities. Zimmer Biomet plans to acquire Monogram Technologies for $177 million to advance orthopedic robotics.
- Eudia Acquires Johnson Hana for AI-Augmented Workforce
- First Choice Health Acquires Orderly Health
- Johnson Hana Acquired by Eudia for €42 Million
- 15below Acquires Airport AI for Unified Air Travel Communication
- BECU Acquires AI Capabilities from EarnUp
- Meta Acquires Voice AI Startup PlayAI
- Zimmer Biomet to Acquire Monogram Technologies for $177 Million
- Sphinx Acquires Enigma International
- Zendesk Acquires HyperArc for GenAI Analytics
Startup Funding
Sxored has secured funding for its AI credit analysis platform, while Pokee AI raised $12M to develop AI workflow automation. Cekura received $2.4M for its AI testing platform, and AssetCool secured £10M for robotic grid upgrades. Pimloc raised €4.2M for AI video privacy expansion, and Biorce secured €5M for its AI clinical trial platform. Murphy raised $15M for AI debt collection, and Opper AI secured €2.5M for AI infrastructure. Blok raised $7.5M for AI app testing, and MOTOR Ai secured $20M for autonomous driving tech. Zip Security raised $13.5M to boost cybersecurity, and NAVER D2SF invested again in Techtaka. Venta AI raised €1.7M for its AI sales platform, Parspec secured $20M for construction supply chain AI, and Nordic Air Defence raised $3M for drone defence.
- Sxored Secures Funding for AI Credit Analysis
- Pokee AI Raises $12M for AI Workflow Automation
- Cekura Raises $2.4 Million for AI Testing Platform
- AssetCool Raises £10M for Robotic Grid Upgrades
- Pimloc Secures €4.2 Million for AI Video Privacy Expansion
- Biorce Raises €5M for AI Clinical Trial Platform
- Murphy Raises $15M for AI Debt Collection
- Opper AI Secures €2.5 Million for AI Infrastructure
- Blok Raises $7.5 Million for AI App Testing Platform
- MOTOR Ai Secures $20 Million for Autonomous Driving Tech
- Zip Security Secures $13.5M Series A for Cybersecurity
- NAVER D2SF Invests Again in AI Startup Techtaka
- Venta AI Raises €1.7 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
- Parspec Secures $20 Million to Enhance Construction Supply Chain with AI
- Nordic Air Defence Raises $3M for Drone Defence Tech
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