Anthropic Targets $20B, Tesla Invests $2B in xAI, and SoftBank Eyes $30B OpenAI Stake

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Welcome to the latest edition of the AI Funding Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in AI funding and investment. This week, we highlight significant funding rounds and strategic investments that are shaping the future of AI businesses. Anthropic has notably increased its funding target to $20 billion, aiming for a valuation of $350 billion, with support from major investors like Sequoia Capital. Meanwhile, SoftBank is in talks to invest a staggering $30 billion in OpenAI, reflecting its commitment to expanding its influence in the AI sector.

In other news, Flora has secured $42 million in Series A funding to integrate generative AI into its platform, and Vention has raised $110 million to advance its automation technology in manufacturing. Additionally, SpaceX and xAI are considering a merger before SpaceX's IPO, potentially combining aerospace capabilities with AI technology. These stories, among others, underscore the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of AI investments.

Anthropic Raises Funding Target to $20 Billion

Anthropic has increased its venture capital funding target from $10 billion to $20 billion, with a valuation goal of $350 billion. The funding round includes backers like Sequoia Capital and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, and an IPO is being considered for this year. Read more

Flora Secures $42M in Series A Funding

Flora, a node-based design tool, has raised $42 million in Series A funding led by Redpoint Ventures. The funding will be used to integrate generative AI into its platform and expand enterprise sales. Read more

Risotto Secures $10M for AI Ticketing Systems

Startup Risotto has raised $10 million in seed funding to enhance AI-driven help desk ticketing systems, aiming to automate and simplify ticket resolution processes. Read more

SoftBank Considers $30 Billion Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank Group Corp. is in discussions to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, highlighting its increased focus on the AI sector. OpenAI is also seeking additional funding from Middle Eastern investors. Read more

Vention Secures $110M for AI in Manufacturing

Vention has raised $110 million USD to advance its Zero-Shot Automation™ technology, aimed at simplifying manufacturing automation. The funding will also support the company's expansion in the EMEA region. Read more

Checkbox Raises $23 Million for Legal Tech

Checkbox has secured $23 million in Series A funding to advance its legal technology solutions, aiming to enhance its offerings for the legal industry. Read more

C3.AI and Automation Anywhere Merger Talks

C3.AI is reportedly in discussions to merge with Automation Anywhere, which could lead to significant changes in the AI market. The merger would involve Automation Anywhere acquiring C3.AI and going public, amid C3.AI's declining stock and leadership changes. Read more

Modelence Secures $3 Million for App Development Infrastructure

California-based startup Modelence has raised $3 million in seed funding to simplify app development by addressing infrastructure challenges. Read more

Arctis AI Raises $1 Million for Construction AI Tech

German startup Arctis AI has secured over $1 million in funding to enhance AI solutions for risk management and coordination in construction projects. Read more

Brickanta Raises $8 Million Seed Funding

Stockholm-based startup Brickanta has secured $8 million in Seed funding led by Northzone to expand its AI platform and team across Europe. Read more

Tesla Invests $2 Billion in xAI for AI Integration

Tesla has announced a $2 billion investment in xAI, an AI company founded by Elon Musk, to enhance its autonomous driving and robotics capabilities. This move supports Tesla's strategy to integrate AI into its products, including the upcoming Cybercab robotaxi and humanoid robots. Read more

Mitsubishi Electric Invests in Akari Inc. for AI Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is investing ¥5 billion in Akari Inc. to develop AI-driven factory robotics, aiming to address labor shortages and enhance automation in Japan's manufacturing sector. Read more

Nomagic Raises €8.3 Million for US Expansion

Nomagic, a Warsaw-based robotics startup, has secured €8.3 million in funding to enhance its US operations, focusing on optimizing warehouse operations with Physical AI. Read more

Handshake Acquires Cleanlab to Boost AI Data Quality

AI data-labeling startup Handshake has acquired Cleanlab, a company specializing in data label auditing, to enhance data quality for AI models. The acquisition includes nine key employees from Cleanlab, aiming to strengthen Handshake's data capabilities. Read more

Materialspace Raises $7M to Enhance Construction with AI

Materialspace, an AI startup, has secured $7 million in Seed funding to automate and improve planning, pricing, and execution in large construction projects. The funding round was led by StageOne Ventures, SecretChord, and Timber Grove Ventures. Read more

Applied EV Receives $30.7M for Autonomous Vehicles

Applied EV has been granted $30.7 million by the Australian Government to produce 100 autonomous electric vehicles. This funding is part of a larger effort to boost local manufacturing and technology. Read more

Factify Secures $73 Million for AI Document Standard

Factify, a company from Tel Aviv, has raised $73 million in seed funding to develop a new intelligent document standard. The initiative aims to replace traditional PDFs with AI-integrated records, enhancing document management in regulated industries. Read more

Grid Aero Secures $20 Million for Autonomous Drones

Grid Aero, a California-based aerospace startup, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to advance its autonomous cargo drone technology, particularly the Lifter Lite aircraft, for defense and commercial use. Read more

Chamelio Raises $10 Million for AI Legal Solutions

Chamelio, a legal intelligence platform, has secured $10 million in seed funding to enhance AI solutions for in-house legal teams. The funding, led by Work-Bench and Emerge, will aid in product development and market expansion. Read more

Gatik AI Secures $600 Million for Autonomous Trucks

Gatik AI Inc has announced securing $600 million in contracts to expand its autonomous delivery truck operations in the U.S., aiming to enhance delivery efficiency for major retailers. Read more

Outtake Raises $40 Million for AI Cybersecurity

Outtake, a cybersecurity startup, has secured $40 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven solutions, with support from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Read more

WealthAI Raises $1M Pre-Seed Funding

WealthAI, a company specializing in AI solutions for wealth managers, has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Fuel Ventures and Founders Factory. The funding will support the development of an AI-native operating system to improve efficiency in wealth management. Read more

Decagon AI Raises $250 Million, Valuation Hits $4.5 Billion

Decagon AI Inc., a customer support startup, has secured $250 million in funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion. The funding round was led by Coatue Management and Index Ventures. Read more

Limy Raises $10M to Boost AI in Agentic Web

Limy has secured $10 million in funding to enhance AI-driven brand engagement in the Agentic Web, with backing from Flybridge and a16z speedrun. Read more

Sentra.app Secures $5M for AI Memory System

Sentra.app has raised $5 million in seed funding to develop an AI organizational memory system for enterprises, with backing from a16z speedrun and Together Fund. The system is being tested with SoftBank. Read more

Moglix Introduces AI System Cognilix for B2B Commerce

Moglix has launched Cognilix, an AI-driven operating system designed to improve B2B procurement processes. The company has invested $5 million to develop AI products within this platform. Read more

Ruder Finn Acquires Missouri Creative for AI Brand Experience

Ruder Finn has acquired Missouri Creative to enhance its AI-enabled brand experience capabilities, strengthening its Studio53 platform. Read more

SpaceX and xAI Consider Merger Before IPO

Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX and xAI, are in preliminary talks about merging prior to SpaceX's IPO. This potential merger could integrate SpaceX's aerospace capabilities with xAI's technology. Read more

AZX Raises $6 Million for AI in Energy Sector

AZX, a startup based in Bellevue, Washington, has secured $6 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI solutions tailored for utilities and energy companies. The funding round was led by AI2 Incubator and Sustainable Future Ventures. Read more

Paraglide Raises €4.2 Million for AI Agents in Accounts Receivable

Malmö-based startup Paraglide has secured €4.2 million in Seed funding to advance its AI agents for accounts receivable, with plans for European expansion and platform development. Read more

Amazon Considers $50 Billion Investment in OpenAI

Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, which is seeking $100 billion in new capital. This move could enhance the collaboration between Amazon and OpenAI. Read more

RobCo Raises $100 Million for AI Manufacturing Robots

German startup RobCo has secured $100 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven manufacturing robots, with plans to expand in the US. Read more

Poetiq Raises $45.8 Million for AI Meta-System

Poetiq has raised $45.8 million to develop an AI meta-system aimed at improving large language models (LLMs). The funding will support the company in setting new benchmarks in the industry. Read more

Flapping Airplanes AI Lab Secures $180 Million Seed Funding

A new AI lab named Flapping Airplanes has been launched with $180 million in seed funding from investors including Google Ventures, Sequoia, and Index. The lab focuses on developing less data-intensive methods for training AI models. Read more

IonQ to Acquire Seed Innovations for AI and R&D Boost

IonQ plans to acquire Seed Innovations, a firm specializing in software and technology R&D, to enhance its AI software and research capabilities. The acquisition will integrate Seed Innovations' expertise into IonQ's Quantum Infrastructure team. Read more

Napptix Invests in AI Startup Akai Space

Napptix, a game advertising and adtech company, has invested in Akai Space, an AI enablement and data labelling startup founded by IIT Bombay alumni. This investment includes a long-term technology partnership to enhance data labelling capabilities for AI and machine learning applications. Read more

Hugging Face Declines $500M Investment from Nvidia

Hugging Face turned down a $500 million investment proposal from Nvidia, which would have valued the AI start-up at $7 billion. The decision underscores the company's focus on open AI models and independence. Read more

Nvidia CEO Denies Investment Stalling in OpenAI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang refutes claims that the company's $100 billion investment in OpenAI is stalling, reaffirming their commitment to the partnership. Read more

Focus FS Receives $8M for AI Offshore Safety Initiative

Focus FS has secured $8 million in funding from the Hibernia and Hebron Projects to develop AI technologies aimed at enhancing safety and operational control in offshore oil and gas. Read more

Upstage Acquires Kakao's Daum in Stock-Swap Deal

Korean AI startup Upstage is set to acquire Daum from Kakao through a share-swap transaction, aiming to boost its AI capabilities and position in a national AI project. Read more

Citrine Venture Partners Launches $50M AI and Fintech Fund

Citrine Venture Partners has announced a $50 million venture fund targeting early-stage startups that combine AI with fintech, focusing on areas like risk management and cybersecurity. Read more

KKR to Acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

A consortium led by KKR is nearing a deal to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for over $10 billion, highlighting the growing demand for digital infrastructure amid the AI boom. Read more

Florida Polytechnic University Receives $2.9M for AI and Cybersecurity Lab

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Florida, has been awarded $2.9 million in federal funding to create the Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory (PSAIL). This lab will focus on enhancing education in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence through practical training and research. Read more

HeyMax Raises $11 Million for APAC Expansion

HeyMax, a Singapore-based loyalty and travel rewards platform, has secured $11 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners. The investment will boost its AI capabilities and support expansion into Japan, Taiwan, and Australia by 2026. Read more

Physical Intelligence Raises $1 Billion for AI Robotics

Physical Intelligence has secured over $1 billion in funding, reaching a valuation of $5.6 billion. The company aims to develop general-purpose robotic intelligence with a focus on research. Read more

DataVita and CoreWeave to Create AI Hub in Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire is set to become a major AI hub with DataVita and CoreWeave planning a 'growth zone' at DataVita's data center in Airdrie, aiming to attract significant investment and create numerous jobs. Read more

Arkero Raises $6 Million for AI Sports Management

Arkero has secured $6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI solutions for sports teams, with investments from prominent figures and partnerships with major soccer leagues. Read more

Compa Secures $35 Million for AI Compensation Platform

Compa has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Jump Capital to enhance its AI-driven compensation intelligence platform. The investment aims to improve real-time market data usage for enterprise compensation decisions. Read more

Decube Raises $3 Million for AI Context Layer

Decube has secured USD 3 million in funding to enhance its enterprise AI context layer, aiming to improve AI capabilities for businesses. Read more

finanzen.net Group Acquires AI Startup Vickii

The finanzen.net Group has acquired the AI fintech startup Vickii to enhance its investment solutions across Europe. This acquisition will integrate Vickii's technology into the finanzen.net platform to improve investment decision-making for users. Read more

Sword Health Acquires Kaia Health for $285 Million

Sword Health has acquired Kaia Health for $285 million, expanding its AI Care platform to reach 100 million people in the U.S. and Germany. This acquisition enhances Sword Health's presence in the digital health market. Read more

Yozo.ai Raises $1.7 Million for AI E-Commerce Engine

UAE-based startup Yozo.ai has secured $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to develop its AI-native revenue engine aimed at enhancing e-commerce growth and retention marketing. Read more

Rogo Raises $75M to Expand AI Platform in Europe

FinTech company Rogo has secured $75 million in Series C funding to support its expansion into Europe, including opening an office in London. Read more

Redwood Materials Raises $425 Million Led by Google

Redwood Materials has secured $425 million in a Series E funding round led by Google to enhance its energy storage for AI data centers. The company, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, focuses on battery recycling and cathode production. Read more

Texas Instruments Stock Rises 7% on AI Demand

Shares of Texas Instruments increased by 7% after the company projected Q1 2026 revenue of $4.50 billion, driven by a recovery in data center and industrial sectors. Read more

Alan in Talks for €5 Billion Valuation Funding

French health startup Alan is negotiating to raise over €100 million, aiming for a valuation of €5 billion. The company seeks to expand its customer base by integrating health insurance with healthcare services. Read more

Oracle Plans $45-50 Billion AI Cloud Expansion

Oracle Corporation has announced its intention to raise $45 to $50 billion in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to support major clients like AMD, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, TikTok, and xAI. Read more

SanDisk Stock Soars Due to AI Demand

SanDisk shares surged after the company announced higher-than-expected third-quarter profits and revenue, driven by increased demand for data storage in AI infrastructure. Read more

delaware Acquires ML2Grow to Boost AI Expertise

IT consulting firm delaware has acquired Belgian AI consultancy ML2Grow to expand its AI and machine learning capabilities, increasing its team to about 85 specialists. Read more

Thoma Bravo Considers Selling Imprivata

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is exploring the sale of Imprivata, a healthcare digital identity software provider, with potential valuations up to $7 billion. The process is in early stages with involvement from investment banks JPMorgan and Evercore. Read more

Slice Global Equity Secures $25M Series A Funding

Slice Global Equity has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Insight Partners to enhance its AI-native compliance infrastructure for global equity management. Read more

seed+speed Ventures Closes €90 Million Fund III

seed+speed Ventures, a Berlin-based early-stage investment firm, has closed its third fund at €90 million, surpassing its initial target. The fund aims to invest in European B2B software startups focused on AI solutions. Read more

OneARVO Raises Rs 1.23 Crore to Fight Counterfeiting

OneARVO, a deep-tech startup, has secured Rs 1.23 crore in pre-seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures to enhance its AI and blockchain-based solutions against counterfeiting. Read more

Indigo Raises $50M for AI-Powered Insurance

Indigo has secured $50 million in Series B funding to advance its AI-driven medical malpractice insurance platform, focusing on automated underwriting and improved distribution. Read more

VulcanForms Raises $220 Million for Expansion

VulcanForms has secured $220 million in Series D funding to enhance its AI-driven digital metal manufacturing platform in the U.S., aiming to expand production capacity and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Read more

Linq Secures $20 Million to Enhance AI Messaging

Linq, a startup from Birmingham, Alabama, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to improve AI communication in messaging apps like iMessage and SMS. Read more

Massimo Group to Acquire FST Development Company

Massimo Group, a U.S. manufacturer of powersports vehicles, plans to acquire FST Development Company Limited, a firm specializing in AI solutions. The acquisition aims to enhance Massimo's mobility and health technology products. Read more

Biorce Raises $52.5M for AI Clinical Trial Platform

Spanish healthtech company Biorce has secured $52.5 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven clinical trial platform, Aika, and enter the US market. Read more

Leading the Future Super PAC Raises $125M for AI Regulation Advocacy

The AI industry super PAC, Leading the Future, has raised $125 million to support candidates who favor national AI regulations. The PAC is backed by figures from Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI, and Palantir. Read more

Emerald Raises $2 Million for AI in Healthcare

Emerald has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to integrate AI into blood testing and medical care, aiming to develop innovative healthcare solutions. Read more

Qatar Announces $3 Billion AI Fund at Web Summit 2026

At the Web Summit 2026 in Doha, Qatar announced a $3 billion expansion of its Fund of Funds program to support AI initiatives and startups, including cloud computing support and a new residency scheme. Read more

Tian Ruixiang to Acquire AI and Crypto Insurance Broker

Tian Ruixiang Holding Ltd plans to acquire a Hong Kong-based insurance broker that specializes in AI and cryptocurrency, projecting a $200 million revenue increase in the first year post-acquisition. Read more

Sixfold Raises $30M to Advance AI Underwriting

InsurTech firm Sixfold has secured $30 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI underwriting solutions and expand globally. Read more

Persona AI Secures 12 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Funding

Korean company Persona AI has raised 12 billion won in a pre-IPO funding round to boost AI capabilities and prepare for its public listing. Read more

Tarabut Acquires Servable to Boost AI in Finance

Tarabut, a leading open banking platform in MENA, has acquired Servable, an AI engineering firm. This acquisition aims to enhance AI capabilities in financial services such as income verification and fraud automation. Read more

Phia Raises $35 Million to Enhance Online Shopping

Phia, an AI shopping startup founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, has secured $35 million in funding. The company plans to use the funds to improve personalized shopping experiences and expand its engineering team. Read more

Shield Technology Partners Receives $100M from Thrive Holdings

Shield Technology Partners has received a $100 million investment from Thrive Holdings to enhance its AI-driven IT services. The funding will aid in product innovation and strategic acquisitions, focusing on AI-enabled tools in collaboration with OpenAI. Read more

aieev Raises $415K for AI Cloud Infrastructure

Korean startup aieev has secured $415,000 in pre-Series A funding to enhance its decentralized AI cloud platform using idle GPU resources. Read more

b2venture Closes €150M Fund for AI Startups

b2venture has closed its largest early-stage fund, Fund V, at €150 million to invest in around 35 startups in Europe, focusing on AI and robotics. Read more

Andreessen Horowitz Invests in Swedish AI Startup Dentio

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has led a $2.3 million pre-seed funding round for Swedish AI startup Dentio, which focuses on reducing administrative tasks in dental clinics. Read more

Waabi Secures $1 Billion and Partners with Uber for Robotaxis

Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has raised $1 billion and partnered with Uber to introduce self-driving cars on the ride-hailing platform, marking its expansion into robotaxis. Read more

Apple Buys Israeli AI Startup Q.ai for $2 Billion

Apple has acquired the Israeli startup Q.ai, known for its audio technologies that improve speech recognition in noisy settings. The acquisition, valued at nearly $2 billion, is intended to enhance Apple's AI capabilities, particularly for its AirPods and Vision Pro headset. Read more

Chazm Raises $10.3 Million for Auto Lease Platform

The Korean startup Design&Practice has secured $10.3 million in Series A funding to enhance its Chazm platform, focusing on vehicle lifecycle management and global expansion. Read more

Waymo Seeks $16 Billion Funding for Expansion

Waymo, the autonomous driving unit of Alphabet Inc., is aiming to raise $16 billion in a financing round, valuing the company at nearly $110 billion. The funds will support the expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing services. Read more

Northslope Raises $22 Million for AI on Palantir OS

Northslope has secured $22 million in Series A funding to develop AI applications on the Palantir operating system, aiming to offer industry-specific solutions. Read more

Reveal Technology Acquires Anomaly Six for Defense Intelligence

On January 29, 2026, Reveal Technology announced its acquisition of Anomaly Six to enhance its AI-driven defense intelligence capabilities. The integration aims to provide real-time insights and unify intelligence streams for military operations. Read more

Agrani Labs Raises $8 Million in Seed Funding

AI semiconductor startup Agrani Labs has secured $8 million in seed funding, with Peak XV Partners leading the investment. The company, founded by a team including Dheemanth Nagaraj and advised by Vinod Dham, aims to advance AI chip adoption. Read more

Polaron Raises €6.7 Million for AI in Materials Science

London-based AI startup Polaron has secured €6.7 million to boost its engineering team and advance generative design tools for materials science. The funding was led by Racine2 with contributions from Speedinvest and others. Read more

Lemon Learning Acquires Aidaxis

Lemon Learning has acquired Aidaxis to enhance its AI-driven digital adoption solutions for desktop applications. This move aims to support large organizations in hybrid IT environments by integrating advanced AI capabilities from Aidaxis. Read more

Aura Acquires Qoria for Online Safety

Aura has announced its acquisition of Qoria, aiming to enhance its AI-powered online safety solutions. The deal is pending regulatory and shareholder approval, with completion expected in 2026. Read more

Breezy Launches AI OS for Real Estate with $10M Funding

Breezy has introduced an AI operating system to boost productivity for residential real estate agents, backed by $10 million in pre-seed funding. The funds will support product development and expansion efforts. Read more

Loop AI Raises $14M to Boost Restaurant AI

Loop AI has secured $14 million in Series A funding to expand its AI platform for restaurant and retail back office operations. The investment, led by Nyca Partners, will help the company grow its product suite and workforce. Read more

Alibaba Invests $431 Million in Qwen AI for Lunar New Year

Alibaba plans to invest 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the Lunar New Year, aiming to outpace competitors like Tencent and Baidu. Read more

SpaceX Acquires xAI for Space-Based AI Data Centers

SpaceX has acquired xAI to develop space-based data centers, aiming to address AI's energy demands using solar power in space. Read more

Principle Raises $2 Million for AI Strategy Tool

The company Principle has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to develop an AI-driven simulation tool for corporate strategy planning. Read more

EDBI Invests in Revolut Singapore for Expansion

The EDBI has invested in Revolut Singapore to aid its workforce growth and product expansion in Asia, backed by the Singapore Economic Development Board. Read more

Decima2 Raises £480k for AI Marketing Platform

Oxford-based AI startup Decima2 has secured over £480,000 to enhance its marketing optimization platform using generative AI and causal modeling. Read more

LimX Dynamics Secures $200M for Embodied AI

LimX Dynamics, a Chinese humanoid robotics startup, has raised $200 million in Series B funding to enhance its R&D and market presence, focusing on humanoid robots and an embodied Agentic Operating System. Read more

Watchdog Secures $600K for AI Invoice Tool

Norwegian AI startup Watchdog has raised $600,000 to improve its AI tool for detecting invoice errors, with plans for international expansion by 2026. Read more

Rocket Software to Acquire Vertica from OpenText

Rocket Software has announced its agreement to acquire the Vertica analytics database from OpenText, aiming to boost its analytics and AI capabilities. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Read more

Beckman Coulter Partners with Automata for Lab Automation

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has partnered with Automata to integrate technologies for laboratory automation. This collaboration aims to enhance workflow reliability and data integrity in research environments. Read more

CloudForge Raises $3.95 Million for AI in Metals Supply Chain

CloudForge has secured $3.95 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered platform for the metals supply chain, aiming to improve sourcing and sales processes. Read more

Brookfield Acquires Peakstone for $1.2 Billion

Brookfield Asset Management plans to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust for $1.2 billion to meet AI data center demand. The acquisition includes a cash offer of $21 per share, a 34% premium over Peakstone's previous share price. Read more

Berget AI Raises €2.1 Million for Sovereign AI in Europe

Swedish startup Berget AI has secured €2.1 million in funding to develop AI solutions that maintain data sovereignty within Europe. Read more

enclaive Raises €4.1 Million in Seed Funding

Berlin-based cybersecurity company enclaive has secured €4.1 million in Seed funding, co-led by Join Capital and the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund. The funds will enhance their Multi Cloud Platform and support international growth. Read more

Goldman Sachs Invests in AI Accounting Platform Fieldguide

Fieldguide, an AI-native platform for audit and advisory services, has secured $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs. The investment aims to enhance audit and advisory firms' capabilities by incorporating agentic AI into their operations. Read more

BlueFive Capital Closes $3 Billion Fund for AI and Biotech

BlueFive Capital has finalized its $3 billion Onyx Fund I, targeting investments in AI, biotechnology, and advanced computing in the US and Europe. The fund is supported by Gulf region sovereign capital. Read more

Tyler Technologies to Acquire For The Record for $258 Million

Tyler Technologies is set to acquire For The Record for $258 million, aiming to enhance public sector AI solutions and improve courtroom efficiencies. Read more

Incard Raises £10M for AI Automation in Fintech

UK fintech Incard has secured £10 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven automation technology and expand into new markets. Read more

DiploTools Receives CHF 150,000 for AI Diplomacy Tools

DiploTools, a Swiss startup, has secured CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to develop AI software for enhancing diplomatic and policy work. Read more

MITO AI Raises $4.5M for AI Video Tools

MITO AI has secured $4.5 million in preseed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to develop its collaborative AI platform for filmmakers and creative teams. Read more

Span Secures $176M for AI Data Center Energy Solutions

Smart panel company Span has raised $176 million in Series C funding to address the energy demands of AI data centers and assist utilities in managing load growth efficiently. Read more

Optivian Raises $2.3M for AI Sales Automation

Finnish company Optivian has secured $2.3 million in funding to develop AI agents for automating sales processes, with the round led by Failup Ventures and Tero Ojanperä. Read more

CesiumAstro Secures $470 Million for AI Space Tech

CesiumAstro has closed a $470 million Series C funding round to expand its AI-driven space technology. The funds will aid in building a new headquarters and developing AI-enabled space communications systems. Read more

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