Moonshot AI Raises $500M, Microsoft Acquires Osmos, and Hong Kong's $3B AI Scheme

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Welcome to the latest edition of the AI Funding Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in AI business funding and investments. This week, we highlight a significant funding round for Moonshot AI, which has raised $500 million in Series C funding, leading to a delay in its IPO plans. Meanwhile, Qvantel has completed its acquisition of Optiva, enhancing its position in AI-powered telecom solutions.

In other news, HONESTAI has secured $10 million to advance its AI banking platform, and Snap Compliance is expanding its AI-driven compliance solutions in Latin America with a $2 million investment. Additionally, Biobeat Technologies, Ltd. has raised $50 million to expand its AI blood pressure monitoring technology in the US, and Surf Air Mobility has secured $100 million to develop its AI-enabled software, SurfOS. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the AI industry.

Moonshot AI Raises $500 Million, Delays IPO

Chinese company Moonshot AI has secured $500 million in Series C funding, resulting in a postponement of its IPO plans. Read more

Qvantel Acquires Optiva for AI Telecom Solutions

Qvantel has completed its acquisition of Optiva, forming a leading entity in AI-driven Business Support Systems and monetization solutions for telecom operators worldwide. Read more

HONESTAI Secures $10 Million Investment for AI Banking Platform

HONESTAI, a South Korean AI startup, has raised $10 million in funding led by AAK to enhance its AI-powered Banking-as-a-Service platform and expand solutions for financial institutions. Read more

Snap Compliance Secures $2 Million for Latin America Expansion

Costa Rica-based startup Snap Compliance has raised $2 million to boost its Latin American platform and launch its FORTALEZA GRC platform, focusing on AI-driven governance, risk, and compliance solutions. Read more

Apuphi Raises $4.4 Million from German FDI

Sikkim-based AI startup Apuphi has secured $4.4 million in foreign direct investment from Germany, highlighting a significant achievement for non-metro startups in India. Read more

Biobeat Secures $50 Million for AI Blood Pressure Tech

Biobeat Technologies, Ltd. has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven blood pressure monitoring technology in the US. The investment will support the commercialization of their FDA-cleared system aimed at improving hypertension management. Read more

Surf Air Mobility Secures $100M for SurfOS Development

Surf Air Mobility has secured $100 million to advance its AI-enabled software, SurfOS, aiming for a 2026 launch. The partnership with Palantir Technologies is expected to enhance the software's capabilities. Read more

Microsoft Acquires Osmos for Data Engineering

On January 5, 2026, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Osmos, an AI data engineering platform. This acquisition aims to enhance Microsoft Fabric by streamlining data workflows and improving data preparation efficiency. Read more

Lyte AI Inc. Secures $107 Million in Funding

Former Apple engineers have founded Lyte AI Inc., a robotics startup, after raising $107 million. The company plans to develop advanced sensing technology for robots. Read more

Astrikos AI Receives Investment from Gorilla Technology

Astrikos AI, based in Bengaluru, India, has received a strategic investment from Gorilla Technology Group Inc. to aid its global expansion and the development of its Smart Interop Analytical Platform. Read more

Aidoptation Raises €20M for AI Autonomous Systems

Belgian-American startup Aidoptation has secured €20 million to advance AI-driven autonomous systems for commercial and defense applications. The funding will aid in AI research and international collaborations. Read more

Testify Secures Seed Funding and Joins TIPS

South Korean startup Testify has received $69,000 in seed funding and joined the Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) to enhance its AI solution for software testing. Read more

Biren Technology Lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Biren Technology, a prominent GPU developer, has become the first GPU stock on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone for the company and the market. Read more

Hong Kong Launches $3 Billion AI Subsidy Scheme

The Hong Kong government has initiated a $3 billion AI Subsidy Scheme to enhance the local AI ecosystem, supporting universities and enterprises in using the AI Supercomputing Centre at Cyberport. Read more

Applied Digital Expands AI Infrastructure and Forms ChronoScale

Applied Digital Corporation is expanding its AI infrastructure with a loan from Macquarie Group for new data centers. The company will also spin off its cloud unit to form ChronoScale through a merger with EKSO Bionics Holdings Inc., expected to complete in early 2026. Read more

Moushen Intelligence Receives Investment from Xuhui Capital

Moushen Intelligence, based in Shanghai, has secured over 10 million RMB in angel round investment from Xuhui Capital. The company focuses on generative embodied intelligence and aims to enhance its technological capabilities and industrial integration. Read more

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Koi for $400 Million

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Israeli startup Koi for around $400 million. This acquisition aims to bolster Palo Alto Networks' position in AI-driven cybersecurity. Read more

Xiaoou AI Secures 2 Million Yuan for Event Solutions

Xiaoou AI Conference Organizer has raised 2 million yuan in an angel round led by Xioou Investment Group to enhance AI solutions for event organizers. Read more

Baidu Plans Spin-off for AI Chip Unit Kunlunxin

Baidu has announced its intention to spin off its AI chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, and list it separately on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This strategic move is designed to boost Kunlunxin's visibility in the market and attract investors. Read more

RayNeo Receives Funding from China Mobile and China Unicom for AR Glasses

RayNeo has secured funding from China Mobile and China Unicom to further develop its AR glasses, marking a significant move by Chinese telecom operators into the smart glasses market. Read more

Destinus Acquires Daedalean for $225 Million

On January 5, 2026, Destinus Group BV completed its acquisition of Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million, enhancing AI capabilities in defense and civil aviation. Read more

Azimuth AI Secures Funding for AI Semiconductor Development

Azimuth AI has announced a new funding round led by Jetha Global to support the development of custom edge-AI System-on-Chips for smart utilities and industrial infrastructure. Read more

Corgi Launches AI-Driven ETF on Nasdaq

Corgi, an AI fintech startup, has introduced its Founder-Led ETF (FDRS) on Nasdaq, offering investors diversified exposure to founder-led companies. Read more

SORA Technology Raises $2.5 Million for Health Drones in Africa

Japan-based SORA Technology has secured $2.5 million in funding to expand its AI-powered health solutions using drones across Africa, focusing on combating infectious diseases like malaria. Read more

Idaho Receives $930 Million for Rural Healthcare AI

Idaho has been granted nearly $930 million in federal funding to enhance rural healthcare through AI tools and technology. The initiative aims to improve telehealth access, address workforce shortages, and enhance services for chronic diseases and mental health. Read more

StudyFetch Raises $11.5 Million for AI Learning Tools

StudyFetch has secured $11.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI learning platform, with Owl Ventures and College Board participating in the investment. Read more

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