Anthropic's $13B Boost, OpenAI's $1.1B Acquisition, and Motion's $38M Funding - AI Funding Brief #30
September 09, 2025 -
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Welcome to the latest edition of the AI Funding Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in the world of AI business investments. This week, we highlight significant funding rounds and strategic moves that are shaping the AI landscape. Motion, a Y Combinator-backed startup, has secured $38 million in Series C funding to enhance AI solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Meanwhile, Anthropic has raised a staggering $13 billion, boosting its valuation to $183 billion, with plans to support enterprise adoption and global expansion.
In other notable news, Cyted Health has raised €37 million to advance its AI-driven cancer detection technology, while OpenEvidence is evaluating offers that could value the company at $6 billion. Additionally, Elea Data Centers has raised R$790 million to support sustainable initiatives and new AI projects. These stories reflect the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of AI investments, with companies across the globe securing substantial funding to drive innovation and growth.
Welcome to the latest edition of the AI Funding Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in the world of AI business investments. This week, we highlight significant funding rounds and strategic moves that are shaping the AI landscape. Motion, a Y Combinator-backed startup, has secured $38 million in Series C funding to enhance AI solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Meanwhile, Anthropic has raised a staggering $13 billion, boosting its valuation to $183 billion, with plans to support enterprise adoption and global expansion.
In other notable news, Cyted Health has raised €37 million to advance its AI-driven cancer detection technology, while OpenEvidence is evaluating offers that could value the company at $6 billion. Additionally, Elea Data Centers has raised R$790 million to support sustainable initiatives and new AI projects. These stories reflect the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of AI investments, with companies across the globe securing substantial funding to drive innovation and growth.
Elea Data Centers Raises R$790 Million for ESG Goals
On September 2, 2025, Elea Data Centers announced the issuance of R$790 million in sustainable debentures to support energy efficiency and female leadership goals, coordinated by financial institutions like Bradesco BBI and Santander. Read more
You.com Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding
AI startup You.com has raised $100 million in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.5 billion. The company is shifting focus from a consumer search engine to offering general AI services. Read more
Sierra to Raise $350 Million Led by Greenoaks Capital
Sierra, an AI startup, is close to securing a $350 million funding round led by Greenoaks Capital, valuing the company at $10 billion. Founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, the company is expected to surpass $100 million in annual recurring revenue. Read more
Mistral AI Secures €2 Billion Investment
French startup Mistral AI is finalizing a €2 billion investment, raising its valuation to $14 billion. The company, known for its open-source language models and AI chatbot Le Chat, was founded by former DeepMind and Meta researchers. Read more
OpenAI Expands Secondary Share Sale to $10.3 Billion
OpenAI has increased its secondary share sale to $10.3 billion, valuing the company at $500 billion. This allows eligible employees to sell their shares, with the transaction closing in October 2025. Read more
HappyRobot Secures €37.7M for AI in Global Trade
Madrid-based startup HappyRobot has secured €37.7 million in Series B funding to advance its AI platform for global trade operations. The funding aims to enhance automation in supply chain tasks. Read more
Kapital Achieves AI Unicorn Status with $1.3B Valuation
Kapital, a Mexico-based bank, has reached a $1.3 billion valuation after a successful Series C funding round. This milestone makes it Latin America's first AI unicorn, focusing on AI-powered financial services for SMBs. Read more
Eudia Secures $105 Million to Transform Legal Services
Eudia, a Palo Alto-based AI startup, has raised $105 million in Series A funding to launch Eudia Counsel, an AI-native law firm aimed at eliminating the billable hour model in legal services. Read more
ID.me Secures $340M to Tackle AI Fraud
ID.me, a digital identity verification startup, has raised $340 million to enhance its services and combat AI-driven fraud, bringing its valuation to over $2 billion. Read more
Sierra Technologies Inc. Nears $350 Million Funding Round
Sierra Technologies Inc., an AI startup, is reportedly close to raising $350 million in a funding round led by Greenoaks Capital, valuing the company at $10 billion. Read more
Nvidia Invests in Exa Labs' $85M Funding Round
Exa Labs Inc., an AI search engine startup, has raised $85 million in a funding round led by Benchmark, with contributions from Nvidia, Y Combinator, and Lightspeed. The investment aims to enhance Exa's search engine capabilities and expand its hardware resources. Read more
Ketryx Secures $39 Million for AI Compliance
Ketryx, an AI compliance platform for life sciences, has raised $39 million in Series B funding led by Transformation Capital to enhance its compliance infrastructure. Read more
Sola Security Secures $35M for AI Cybersecurity
Sola Security, based in Tel Aviv, has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. The round was led by S32 with contributions from Microsoft's M12 and New Era Capital Partners. Read more
Captain’s Eye Secures Series A Funding from Shipping Giants
AI safety technology firm Captain’s Eye has completed its Series A funding round with investments from major shipping groups. The funding will be used to scale its AI-powered video analytics system for safety and security in maritime operations. Read more
OData Secures $1.02 Billion for Sustainable Data Centers
Latin American data center firm OData has obtained $1.02 billion in green financing to support sustainable data center projects across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. Read more
Anthropic Restricts AI Access for Chinese-Owned Entities
US AI company Anthropic has decided to block Chinese-run companies from using its AI services due to legal and security concerns, extending its restrictions on entities from authoritarian regions. Read more
Khazna Data Centers Secures $2.62 Billion Financing
Khazna Data Centers has obtained $2.62 billion in financing from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank to expand its operations in the Middle East and North Africa. The funds will aid in building new facilities in Masdar and Abu Dhabi. Read more
Augment Secures $85 Million in Series A Funding
AI logistics startup Augment, founded by Harish Abbott, has successfully raised $85 million in a Series A funding round led by Redpoint. The funding will support the development of their AI assistant, 'Augie', designed to enhance efficiency in the freight industry. Read more
Urbacon Secures $320M for Richmond Hill Data Centers
Urbacon Data Centre Solutions has obtained C$320 million in funding to expand three data centers in Richmond Hill, Ontario, increasing the campus's capacity to 150MW. Read more
ASML Leads $2 Billion Funding for Mistral AI
The Dutch company ASML has invested $1.5 billion in the French AI startup Mistral AI, leading a $2 billion Series C funding round. This investment positions Mistral AI as the most valuable AI company in Europe, with a valuation of $11.7 billion. Read more
Sierra Secures $350 Million for AI Chatbot Expansion
Sierra, a conversational AI startup, has raised $350 million in funding led by Greenoaks, reaching a valuation of $10 billion. The funds will aid in expanding their AI chatbot platform, Agent OS, in the U.S. and internationally. Read more
Ronovo Surgical Secures $67M for Robot Expansion
Ronovo Surgical has raised $67 million in Series D funding, led by Johnson & Johnson's venture capital arm. The funds will aid in the commercialization of Ronovo's Carina surgical robot in China and support global expansion. Read more
Alibaba Cloud Invests $100 Million in X Square Robot
Chinese startup X Square Robot has raised $100 million in a funding round led by Alibaba Cloud. The investment will aid in developing autonomous robots and launching the new Quanta X2 model. Read more
Meta Secures $26 Billion for AI Data Centre in Louisiana
Meta Platforms has obtained $26 billion in debt financing to construct a new AI data centre in Louisiana, featuring a unique investor protection guarantee. Read more
Cognition AI Raises $400 Million, Valuation Hits $10.2 Billion
Cognition AI has successfully raised $400 million, elevating its valuation to $10.2 billion. This growth is largely attributed to the success of its AI coding agent, Devin, and the recent acquisition of AI startup Windsurf. Read more
EC-Council Invests Over $20 Million in FireCompass
EC-Council has invested more than $20 million in FireCompass, an AI-driven security platform. This move is part of their larger commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions. Read more
Starboard Maritime Intelligence Raises NZ$23 Million for Expansion
New Zealand-based startup Starboard Maritime Intelligence has secured NZ$23 million in Series A funding to support its global expansion and enhance its maritime security platform. Read more
JVP and TPG Invest $290 Million in Earnix's AI Expansion
On September 8, 2025, JVP and TPG announced a $290 million investment to support Earnix's AI platform expansion in the insurance industry, enhancing its global reach. Read more
Dazl Launched by Nadav Abrahami with $10M Funding
Nadav Abrahami, co-founder of Wix, has launched a new AI platform called Dazl to enhance app development. The startup has secured $10 million in seed funding, with Assaf Sagy joining as CEO. Read more
Motion Secures $38M for AI Solutions
Motion, backed by Y Combinator, has raised $38 million in Series C funding to develop AI agent solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Read more
Anthropic Raises $13 Billion, Valued at $183 Billion
AI company Anthropic has raised $13 billion in a Series F funding round, boosting its valuation to $183 billion. The funds will support enterprise adoption, safety research, and global expansion. Read more
Cyted Health Raises €37M for AI Cancer Detection
Cyted Health, a British company, has secured over €37 million in Series B funding to advance its AI-driven oesophageal cancer detection technology. The funds will aid in US expansion and further development of its diagnostic tests. Read more
OpenEvidence Evaluates $6 Billion Valuation Offers
The health AI startup OpenEvidence is considering investment offers that could value the company at $6 billion, nearly doubling its valuation from last month. Read more
Isotopes Raises $20M to Tackle Data Access Issues
Isotopes, co-founded by Hadoop creator Arun Murthy, has secured $20 million in a seed round to address enterprise data accessibility with its AI agent, Aidnn. Read more
ProRata Secures $40M and Launches AI Service for Publishers
ProRata has raised $40 million in Series B funding to launch Gist Answers, an AI service for publishers to integrate custom search and summarization features. Read more
Mergers & Acquisitions
In recent developments, OpenAI has acquired Statsig for $1.1 billion, marking a significant move in the AI sector with Vijaye Raji stepping in as the new CTO of Applications. Meanwhile, Zopa has enhanced its retail finance services by acquiring the AI payments platform Rvvup, aiming to automate payment processes and integrate with third-party software.
- Zopa Acquires AI Payments Firm Rvvup
- OpenAI Acquires Statsig for $1.1 Billion
- Varonis Acquires SlashNext for AI Email Security
- CoreWeave Acquires OpenPipe
- MyLegal Acquires Leaflet's Source Code for Legal Tech Platform
- Nvidia Acquires AI Startup Solver
- SeqOne Acquires Congenica for Genomic Medicine Expansion
- Nukkleus Inc. Plans $14M Acquisition of Tiltan Software
- Beroe Acquires Forestreet for AI-Driven Procurement
- Priority Software Acquires SCS for WMS Enhancement
- Cato Networks Acquires Aim Security to Boost SASE Platform
- Syndigo Acquires 1WorldSync for $3.5 Billion
- Atlassian to Acquire The Browser Company for $610 Million
- UST Divests UST HealthProof to Bain Capital
- Cato Networks Acquires Aim Security for $350 Million
- PABLO AIR and VOLK Merge to Compete in Defense Drone Market
- Nemetschek Group Acquires Firmus AI for Enhanced AI in Construction
- Barclays Banker Predicts Major AI M&A Deal
- EverTrue Acquires DonorSearch to Boost Fundraising
- Klue Acquires Ignition to Boost AI
- Public Acquires Tornado's Retail Brokerage Accounts
- SentinelOne to Acquire Observo AI for AI Security Enhancement
IPO's & Market Moves
Lambda is gearing up for a 2026 IPO, enlisting the expertise of Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and Citi to guide the process. The AI cloud provider is following in the footsteps of competitor CoreWeave, driven by substantial revenue growth.
Startup Funding
In recent funding news, Predoc has raised $30 million to automate medical records management, with the round led by Base10 Partners. Meanwhile, Intella secured $12.5 million in Series A funding to expand its AI models for Arabic dialects across the MENA region, with Prosus leading the investment.
- Predoc Raises $30M for AI Healthcare Automation
- Intella Secures $12.5M in Series A Funding
- Meetgeek Raises EUR 1.6 Million in Funding
- Camera Intelligence Raises €1.7M for AI Camera Development
- Gravity Introduces Orion AI Platform for Enterprises
- Aisix Solutions Secures Funding for AI Risk Tools
- Human Behavior Secures $5M for Vision AI Analytics
- Pave Finance Secures $14M for AI Wealth Platform
- Symmetri Secures $6 Million for AI Agent Development
- Reveal HealthTech Secures $7.2M Series A Funding
- MagicDoor Secures $4.5M for AI Property Management
- NewDays Raises $7M for AI Dementia Therapy
- Alpic Secures €5.1 Million for MCP-native Cloud Platform
- Vouched Secures $17M for Identity Verification
- Throxy Introduces Pay-Per-Meeting Sales Model
- Billy Bets Secures $1 Million from Coinbase Ventures
- Dyna Robotics Eyes New Investment Round
- Lanchi Ventures Boosts Investment in Chinese AI Start-ups
- Supersonik Secures $5 Million from Andreessen Horowitz
- Dispatch Secures $18M for AI in Wealth Management
- Elysian Secures $6M to Boost AI Insurance Services
- Offset Labs Secures €600k for AI Lab in Defence
- SpeedBot Robotics Raises $14 Million for AI Vision Tech
- Inkeep Secures $13 Million for AI Agent Platform
- SCOREalytics Secures $3 Million for AI Legal Solutions
- Koah Secures $5 Million for AI Advertising Integration
- BNDES Funds Brazil's First AI Banking Platform
- Allasso Raises $3 Million for AI Analytics in Trading
- Flybotix Secures $10M for Drone Tech
- NeoFarm Secures €30M for Robotic Farms Expansion
- 216 Capital Invests in Addvocate.AI to Boost AI Sales
- Leo AI Secures $9.7 Million in Seed Funding
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