OpenAI Eyes $1 Trillion IPO, Oracle's $38B AI Boost, and More - AI Funding Brief #38

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Welcome to the latest edition of the AI Funding Brief, where we delve into the dynamic world of AI business investments and funding. This week, we're spotlighting significant funding rounds and strategic investments that are shaping the future of AI technology. ROLLER has secured $50 million to enhance AI innovation and expand its services for leisure venues, while Mem0 has raised $24 million to advance its AI memory layer technology, with backing from notable investors like Basis Set Ventures and Y Combinator.

In other news, Lila Sciences has raised a substantial $350 million to develop 'AI Science Factories', with support from NVIDIA's NVentures. Meanwhile, The Bot Company is in talks to raise $250 million, highlighting the growing interest in AI-driven robotics for household automation. Additionally, Oracle Corporation has secured $38 billion to bolster its AI infrastructure, underscoring the significant investments being made in AI capabilities across various sectors. Stay tuned as we continue to track these exciting developments in the AI funding landscape.

ROLLER Secures $50 Million for AI and Financial Services Expansion

Mem0 Secures $24M for AI Memory Layer Development

Lila Sciences Raises $350 Million for AI Science Labs

The Bot Company Plans $250 Million Funding Round

Oracle Raises $38 Billion for AI Infrastructure

Carbon Robotics Raises $20 Million for AI Farm Robot

Leju Robotics Secures $200 Million Before IPO

Burkhan Capital Invests $300M in Robo.ai

Harvey Secures $150 Million, Valued at $8 Billion

Archy Secures $20M to Automate Dental Practices

Legora Secures $150 Million, Valued at $1.8 Billion

David AI Labs Secures $50 Million for AI Audio Data

Fireworks AI Secures $250 Million in Series C Funding

Sublime Security Secures $150M for AI Email Security

ChipAgents Secures $21M for AI Chip Design Platform

SavvyMoney Secures $225 Million for AI in Financial Services

Serval Secures $47M for AI in IT Service Management

OpenAI has completed a recapitalization and restructuring, transitioning to a structure where a non-profit foundation controls a for-profit corporation, enhancing its fundraising and acquisition capabilities. Meanwhile, Novartis plans to acquire Avidity Biosciences for $12 billion, aiming to bolster its biotech pipeline with late-stage clinical programs.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, with potential filing as early as the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, Pony AI Inc. is planning to raise HK$6.7 billion ($863 million) through its upcoming listing in Hong Kong, with shares priced at HK$139 each.

This week, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced his backing of Merge Labs, a startup focused on developing a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound technology. Meanwhile, the Bermuda Business Development Agency highlighted the island's insurtech growth at ITC Vegas 2025, emphasizing an $82 million capital raise and AI regulatory discussions.

Moberg Analytics has secured $600,000 in seed funding to advance its AI-driven brain monitoring solutions, while roclub raised €10 million to expand its AI-driven remote operations in medical technology. These investments highlight the growing interest in AI applications across healthcare and medtech sectors.