Cerebras Systems Secures $1 Billion Funding, Anthropic to Raise $20 Billion, and Siemens Acquires Canopus AI

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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're highlighting significant funding rounds and acquisitions that are shaping the AI landscape. Pasito has secured $21 million to enhance its AI-driven benefits management technology, while ElevenLabs has raised a staggering $500 million in Series D funding, led by Sequoia Capital, to further its AI voice technology and expand internationally.

In other news, Polaron has raised $8 million to advance material processing technology, and Apeiron Labs has secured $9.5 million to develop autonomous underwater vehicles. Meanwhile, Resolve AI has achieved a $1 billion valuation with its $125 million Series A funding round, and Cerebras Systems has raised $1 billion to bolster its AI chip offerings. These stories, among others, highlight the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of AI investments, reflecting the growing importance of AI technologies across various sectors.

Pasito Secures $21 Million for AI Benefits Management

Pasito has raised $21 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven benefits management technology. The investment, led by Insight Partners, aims to improve data management and plan accuracy for carriers, brokers, and employers. Read more

Nvidia Considers Investment in OpenAI IPO

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company is considering investing in OpenAI's upcoming fundraising round and eventual IPO, despite previous reports of stalled negotiations. Read more

ElevenLabs Secures $500 Million in Series D Funding

AI voice startup ElevenLabs has raised $500 million in Series D funding led by Sequoia Capital, boosting its valuation to $11 billion. The funds will aid in research, product development, and global expansion. Read more

Swarmer Files for Nasdaq IPO

Ukrainian defense-tech startup Swarmer has filed for an IPO on Nasdaq, marking a first for its sector. The company specializes in AI solutions for drone swarm control. Read more

Polaron Raises $8 Million for Material Processing Tech

London-based startup Polaron has secured $8 million to advance technology that decodes microstructures in materials, aiming to enhance manufacturing processes in the automotive and energy sectors. Read more

Apeiron Labs Raises $9.5 Million for Underwater Robots

Apeiron Labs has secured $9.5 million in funding to develop autonomous underwater vehicles for ocean data collection, aiming to offer cost-effective solutions for monitoring ocean conditions. Read more

Resolve AI Secures $125 Million Series A Funding

Resolve AI, a startup specializing in automating system reliability engineering, has announced a $125 million Series A funding round, reaching a valuation of $1 billion. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with contributions from existing investors. Read more

Cerebras Systems Secures $1 Billion Funding

AI chip provider Cerebras Systems Inc. has raised approximately $1 billion in a new funding round, increasing its valuation to $23 billion. This positions the company as a strong competitor against Nvidia Corp.. Read more

Beijing Humanoid Robot Center Raises $100 Million

The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has secured $100 million to boost the commercialization of its bipedal robots, including the TienKung 3.0, with investments from major companies like Baidu. Read more

Machina Labs Raises $124 Million for Missile Manufacturing Facility

Los Angeles-based robotics startup Machina Labs has secured $124 million to build a large-scale robotic manufacturing facility for missile structures and airframes, with potential sites in New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, and Nevada. Read more

Siemens Acquires Canopus AI for Semiconductor Metrology

On February 4, 2026, Siemens announced its acquisition of Canopus AI, aiming to enhance AI-based metrology solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Read more

EyeROV Raises ₹13 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding

Marine robotics startup EyeROV has secured ₹13 crore in a pre-Series A funding round, led by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures. The investment will support research, product innovation, and market expansion. Read more

Overland AI Secures $100 Million for Military Vehicles

Seattle-based Overland AI has raised $100 million to advance its autonomous ground vehicles for the U.S. military, following a previous $42 million funding round. Read more

Skyryse Secures $300M to Boost Autonomous Flight

Skyryse, a U.S. aviation startup, has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of $1.15 billion. The funds will be used to advance their autonomous flight systems. Read more

HAQQ Legal AI Raises $3 Million for Expansion

HAQQ Legal AI has secured $3 million in funding to improve its Legal AI platform and expand globally, with a focus on the MENA region. Read more

Naoma Raises $440K for AI Video Sales Agent

Naoma has secured $440,000 in pre-seed funding to develop an AI video sales agent for B2B product demos. The funding round was led by ULTRA.VC with contributions from Sparkle Ventures and angel investors. Read more

Airrived Raises $6.1 Million for AI Platform

Airrived has secured $6.1 million in seed funding to enhance its Agentic OS platform, which aims to streamline AI integration in business operations. The funding round was led by Cannage Capital, with early deployments already in place with major firms. Read more

R3 Robotics Secures €20M for EV Dismantling Automation

R3 Robotics has raised €20 million to advance the automated disassembly of electric vehicle systems. The funding aims to address manual disassembly challenges and comply with European recycling regulations. Read more

Lawhive Secures $60M for AI Legal Services Expansion

British startup Lawhive has raised $60 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven legal services in the U.S., targeting the consumer legal market. Read more

Linda AI Raises €2.6M for Voice AI in Dental Practices

Healthtech startup Linda AI has secured €2.6 million in funding to enhance its voice AI platform for dental practices in Ireland and the UK, focusing on automating front-desk operations. Read more

Amazon AWS Funds Gaxos.ai AI Sales Platform

Amazon Web Services has committed funding for the development of Gaxos.ai's AI-powered sales coaching platform. The project, in collaboration with Caylent, aims to create a scalable, AWS-native infrastructure with features like live call transcription and automated coaching intelligence. Read more

Sapiom Secures $15M to Enable AI Agents' Autonomous Purchases

Sapiom, a San Francisco-based startup, has raised $15 million in seed funding to develop a financial layer for AI agents to autonomously purchase tech tools and services. Read more

Qutwo Launches with €20M in Contracts

After exiting Silo AI for $655 million, founder Peter Sarlin has launched Qutwo, a quantum AI startup. The company focuses on AI-driven software for transitioning businesses to quantum computing. Read more

ShengShu Technology Raises RMB 600 Million for AI Video Solutions

ShengShu Technology has raised over RMB 600 million in a Series A+ funding round. The funding will support advancements in their AI video solutions, particularly the Vidu platform. Read more

Alaffia Health Raises $55M to Enhance AI Platform

Alaffia Health has secured $55 million in Series B funding to improve its AI platform, which aims to reduce waste in health plan claims. Read more

Phylo Inc. Raises $13.5M for AI Biomedical Tool

Phylo Inc. has secured $13.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven biomedical research tool, Biomni Lab. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Menlo Ventures. Read more

Veremark Raises €22 Million for AI Background Screening

Veremark, a London-based company, has secured €22 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven background screening tools and expand globally. The round was led by Gresham House Ventures. Read more

Varonis Acquires AllTrue.ai for AI Security Management

Varonis has announced its acquisition of AllTrue.ai, aiming to enhance AI security management across enterprises. The acquisition will provide organizations with improved tools for managing and securing AI systems, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks. Read more

Musical AI Raises $4.5 Million for Music Attribution Tech

Los Angeles-based Musical AI has secured $4.5 million in funding from Heavybit to enhance its generative music rights management technology. Read more

Fundamental Raises $255M for Big Data Model Nexus

Fundamental has secured $255 million in Series A funding to launch its new foundation model, Nexus, which aims to enhance big data analysis for enterprises. The funding was led by several prominent investors. Read more

AppFactor Raises $4 Million for AI Platform

London-based AppFactor has secured $4 million in seed funding to enhance its AI platform for automating enterprise software maintenance and modernization. Read more

Texas Instruments Acquires Silicon Labs for $7.5 Billion

Texas Instruments has announced its acquisition of Silicon Labs in a $7.5 billion all-cash deal. The acquisition aims to bolster Texas Instruments' capabilities in AI-driven wireless and IoT solutions. Read more

Nscale Global Prepares for IPO with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan

Nscale Global Holdings, a UK-based AI firm, has hired Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to assist in preparing for an initial public offering. The company has recently expanded its data center capacity and raised $1.1 billion from investors. Read more

Teacher's Buddy Raises $2.3M to Combat Educator Burnout

New Zealand-based AI startup Teacher's Buddy has secured $2.3 million in seed funding to help reduce educator burnout by offering tools for lesson planning and personalized learning. Read more

University of Warwick Receives AI Research Funding

The University of Warwick has been granted funding by Responsible AI UK to explore safe and effective AI deployment. This is part of a £200,000 grant shared among 11 institutions. Read more

Octobotics Secures ₹10 Crore for AI Robotics Expansion

On February 6, 2026, Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd. announced it raised ₹10 crore in Series Seed funding to enhance its AI-enabled robotics for asset integrity, with plans for product development and international growth. Read more

Gruve Secures $50 Million for AI Power Expansion

Startup Gruve has raised $50 million to enhance AI power infrastructure by utilizing unused data center power in major US cities, with plans to expand internationally. Read more

Velatir Raises €1.2 Million for AI Infrastructure

Velatir, a Danish startup, has secured €1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance AI infrastructure for European companies. The funding aims to improve accountability and compliance through integration with tools like Slack and Teams. Read more

Chiral Raises $12M for AI Robotic Platform

Swiss startup Chiral, a spinout from ETH Zurich, has secured $12 million in funding to advance its AI-driven robotic platform for integrating nanomaterials into silicon wafers. Read more

Taranis Capital's AI Fund Acknowledged by DFSA

Taranis Capital has received acknowledgment from the Dubai Financial Services Authority for its Taranis Disruptive Tech Fund LP. The fund focuses on investing in technologies like artificial intelligence, fintech, and advanced analytics. Read more

Fintower Secures €1.5 Million in Seed Funding

The Swedish company Fintower has completed an oversubscribed seed round of €1.5 million to advance its AI-powered financial planning platform. Read more

Safety Shield Global Receives Investment from H2 Equity Partners

Safety Shield Global, an AI company, has secured investment from H2 Equity Partners to enhance safety in the construction industry with its human detection technology. Read more

Capalo AI Secures €11M for Battery Storage Optimization

Finnish company Capalo AI has raised €11 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered virtual power plant across Europe, aiming to enhance battery energy storage systems for grid stability and renewable energy integration. Read more

Swarmer Files for IPO on Nasdaq

Ukrainian drone software company Swarmer has filed for an IPO in the U.S., planning to list on Nasdaq under 'SWMR'. This marks a milestone for Ukraine's tech sector. Read more

Firmus Secures $10 Billion for AI Infrastructure

Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus has secured a $10 billion debt package from Blackstone and Coatue Management to advance AI infrastructure projects in Australia. Read more

NTT DATA Acquires Zero&One for Cloud Expansion

NTT DATA has acquired Zero&One, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, to boost its AI-driven cloud services in the Middle East. This move is part of NTT DATA's strategy to enhance its cloud capabilities in a growing market. Read more

NAVER D2SF Invests in Cashmere for AI Data Infrastructure

NAVER D2SF has invested in Cashmere, a platform connecting premium content publishers with AI companies, in a $5 million seed round led by Reach Capital. The investment aims to transform premium content into AI-native data, aiding publishers in revenue diversification and supplying AI companies with dependable data. Read more

ActiveCampaign Acquires Feedback Intelligence

ActiveCampaign has acquired the AI startup Feedback Intelligence to enhance its Active Intelligence platform by converting conversational data into actionable insights. Read more

Crypto.com Founder Buys AI.com for $70 Million

Kris Marszalek, founder of Crypto.com, has acquired the domain AI.com for $70 million, setting a record for the highest domain purchase price. The transaction was completed using cryptocurrency. Read more

NAVER D2SF Invests in CNAPS.AI

NAVER D2SF has made an investment in CNAPS.AI, marking the platform's first institutional funding. CNAPS.AI focuses on optimizing workflows by integrating various AI models. Read more

Canada Invests $2.8 Million in AI Projects

The Government of Canada is investing $2,815,999 through the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency for AI projects to enhance economic growth and digital literacy in northern regions. Read more

EnFi Raises $15 Million for AI Credit Analysts

Boston-based startup EnFi has secured $15 million in funding to enhance AI agents for credit analysis in the banking sector, aiming to support regional and community banks. Read more

Vexlum Raises €10 Million for Laser Manufacturing Expansion

Vexlum, a semiconductor laser manufacturer based in Tampere, has secured €10 million in funding to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for quantum computing and space technologies. Read more

Golden Sparrow Ventures Launches $20M Fund for Indian AI Startups

Golden Sparrow Ventures has launched its second fund, totaling $20 million, to invest in early-stage Indian deep-tech and enterprise AI startups. The fund aims to support around 22 companies, with an average initial investment of $650,000. Read more

Alefredo EdTech Acquires Tutor House

Alefredo EdTech has acquired UK-based Tutor House to create a unified digital and human-led education platform across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This acquisition aims to deliver an integrated, AI-powered learning experience. Read more

Duna Raises €30 Million for AI Business Identity Platform

Duna, a fintech company, has secured €30 million in Series A funding led by CapitalG. The funds will enhance its AI-native business identity solutions for financial institutions. Read more

Machina Labs Secures $124M for Robotic Factory

Machina Labs has raised $124 million to establish its first large-scale Intelligent Factory in the U.S., focusing on advanced metal structures for defense and aerospace using its RoboCraftsman platform. Read more

Runeasi Raises €1M for Global Expansion

Leuven-based Runeasi has secured €1 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven movement analysis solutions and expand internationally, focusing on the US market. Read more

Generate Biomedicines Files for IPO After Major Fundraising

Generate Biomedicines, an AI-driven biotech startup, has filed for an IPO after raising $805 million from stock sales and $110 million from collaborations with Novartis and Amgen. The company is advancing its lead therapy for severe asthma into Phase 3 testing. Read more

Orange Slice Secures $5.3M Seed Funding for AI Sales Tools

Orange Slice, co-founded by University of Michigan graduates Vihaar Nandigala and Kishan Sripada, has raised $5.3 million in seed funding to develop AI-driven sales tools. The funding round was co-led by 1984 Ventures and Moxxie Ventures, with participation from angel investor Paul Graham. Read more

Joule Secures $60M for AI-Ready Data Center Platform

Joule, a Utah-based power and digital infrastructure developer, has raised $60 million in Series B funding to launch its BetterGrid™ platform, aimed at supporting high-density AI workloads. Read more

MondeVita Acquires Raffaele Caruso from Lanvin Group

On February 6, 2026, MondeVita completed its acquisition of Raffaele Caruso S.p.A. from Lanvin Group, facilitated by AI-driven merchant bank ITTIKAR. Read more

Quizlet Acquires Coconote to Boost AI Learning

Quizlet has announced the acquisition of Coconote, an AI note-taking app, to enhance its audio-based learning capabilities. This move aims to integrate Coconote's features into Quizlet's platform for improved study experiences. Read more

InfiniMind Co-Founders Launch Video Data Analysis Startup

Former Google employees Aza Kai and Hiraku Yanagita have launched InfiniMind, a Tokyo-based startup, to help businesses analyze unviewed video data. The company has secured $5.8 million in seed funding and plans to release its flagship product, DeepFrame, in March 2026. Read more

Veria Labs Secures $3.2M for AI Security Testing

Veria Labs, originating from a leading US hacking team, has secured $3.2 million in seed funding to advance application security through AI-driven continuous offensive security testing. The funding round includes investors like Y Combinator, Paul Graham, and Gokul Rajaram. Read more

Harvey AI Startup Seeks $200M Funding at $11B Valuation

Legal AI startup Harvey is reportedly in discussions to secure $200 million in funding, aiming for an $11 billion valuation. The round is led by Sequoia and GIC. Read more

Gather AI Raises $40 Million for Warehouse AI Solutions

Gather AI Inc., a startup in AI for warehouse logistics, has secured $40 million to expand its global operations. The company plans to enhance inventory management with predictive AI technology. Read more

Fractal Analytics Secures INR 1,248 Crore from Investors Pre-IPO

Fractal Analytics has raised INR 1,248 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering, scheduled to open on February 9. Read more

Apollo Nearing $3.4 Billion Deal for AI Chips for xAI

Apollo Global Management is close to finalizing a $3.4 billion loan to fund the purchase of Nvidia chips for xAI, with Valor Equity Partners facilitating the arrangement. Read more

Tactful AI Raises $1 Million for AI Solutions

Tactful AI has secured $1 million in pre-Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven customer experience platform in Egypt. The investment will aid in expanding within Egypt and exploring new markets in the EMEA region. Read more

IBM Invests in Anima for AI in Enterprise Teams

On February 5, 2026, IBM announced a strategic investment in Anima to boost AI adoption in enterprise product teams, enhancing app design and development processes. Read more

Hauler Hero Secures $16M for AI Waste Management

New York-based startup Hauler Hero has raised $16 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-driven waste management software. Read more

Lotus Health Secures $35M for AI Primary Care

Lotus Health has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round to expand its AI-driven primary care services. The company aims to improve U.S. healthcare efficiency with its free AI doctor, supported by board-certified doctors. Read more

Accel Invests $5.7 Million in Fibr AI

The venture capital firm Accel has led a $5.7 million seed funding round for Fibr AI, a startup focused on transforming static websites into personalized experiences using AI agents. Read more

Bedrock Robotics Raises $270M for Autonomous Construction

Bedrock Robotics has secured $270 million in Series B funding to advance its autonomous construction technology, aiming to improve productivity and safety with connected fleets of machines. Read more

Vista and Intel Invest $350M in SambaNova

Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners and Intel are leading a $350 million funding round for AI chip startup SambaNova, aiming to enhance its competitiveness against Nvidia. Read more

Veritus Raises $10.1 Million for AI Lending Agents

Veritus, a US fintech start-up, has secured $10.1 million in seed funding to advance its AI platform for the lending industry. The company plans to use the funds to develop voice-first AI agents for borrower interactions. Read more

FinOpsly Raises $4.45 Million for AI Automation Platform

FinOpsly, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has secured $4.45 million in funding led by Cultivation Capital to enhance its platform for managing cloud, data, and AI spending. Read more

G42, FPT, and Viet Thai Group to Invest $1 Billion in Vietnam AI Infrastructure

G42, FPT Corporation, and Viet Thai Group have announced a $1 billion investment to develop AI and cloud infrastructure in Vietnam. This effort is part of a Framework Cooperation Agreement aimed at boosting Vietnam's digital transformation and positioning it as a key AI hub in Southeast Asia. Read more

beHuman Raises $4M for AI Cancer Screening

beHuman, a preventive care platform, has secured $4 million in seed funding to enhance AI-driven cancer screening for underserved populations. The funding, led by Santé Ventures, will support the use of 'Agentic AI' to automate tasks and improve early detection. Read more

Aether Holdings Acquires PublicView.ai

Aether Holdings, Inc. has acquired PublicView.ai, an AI-driven market intelligence platform, to enhance its investment analytics subsidiary, Aether Grid. This acquisition aims to improve equity research by converting complex public filings into organized insights. Read more

Anthropic to Raise Over $20 Billion in New Funding

Anthropic is nearing the completion of a funding round expected to raise over $20 billion, with major investors like Coatue Management, GIC, Iconiq Capital, Nvidia, and Microsoft participating. The company's valuation has reached $350 billion due to high investor interest. Read more

TRM Labs Secures $70 Million Series C Funding

TRM Labs has completed a $70 million Series C funding round to enhance its AI solutions for law enforcement and national security. The funding will support team expansion and AI-enabled compliance improvements. Read more

Deft Robotics Secures Seed Funding for AI in Manufacturing

Deft Robotics, based in San Francisco, has obtained seed funding from Rainfall Ventures and SpringCamp to advance AI-powered humanoid robots for complex manufacturing tasks. Read more

omnispay Secures $2M Funding to Enhance AI Finance Solutions

omnispay, a fintech company in Dubai, has completed a $2 million Pre-Series A funding round led by Infinity Value Capital Group. The funds will be used to develop an AI-native finance platform for SMEs, improving cash-flow management and expanding service offerings. Read more

Forerunner Raises $39 Million for Government AI Platform

Forerunner has secured $39 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered platform aimed at modernizing government operations and building a unified system for the built environment. Read more

Turnstile Secures $29M for AI Quote-to-Cash Platform

Turnstile has received $29 million in funding to launch its AI-driven quote-to-cash platform for B2B SaaS companies, aimed at simplifying revenue automation. Read more

Addentax Group Proposes Acquisition of Riches Group's AI Platform

Addentax Group Corp. has announced a proposal to acquire the AI-enabled asset management platform from Riches Group in Hong Kong. The acquisition is expected to generate HKD 300 million in revenue and support Addentax's global expansion strategy. Read more

Adaption Labs Raises $50 Million for AI Model Development

Adaption Labs, led by Sara Hooker, has secured $50 million in seed funding to develop smaller and more adaptive AI models. The funding was led by Emergence Capital Partners. Read more

Kembara Secures €750 Million for DeepTech Fund

Barcelona-based Kembara has announced a €750 million first close for its €1 billion DeepTech fund, aimed at investing in breakthrough science and engineering companies in Europe. Read more

Brilliant Harvest Secures $4 Million for AI in Agriculture

Brilliant Harvest has raised $4 million in seed funding to enhance its AI solutions for the heavy equipment industry, with significant usage among CNH Industrial dealer locations. Read more

Naboo Raises $70M from Lightspeed Venture Partners

Naboo, a Paris-based event-tech company, has secured $70 million in Series B funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners to enhance its AI-driven platform for corporate events procurement. Read more

Lema AI Raises $24 Million for Cybersecurity

Lema AI has secured $24 million in Series A funding to enhance third-party risk management in cybersecurity, aiming to replace traditional compliance methods with continuous forensic analysis. Read more

Garner Health Secures $118 Million for AI Healthcare Expansion

Garner Health has raised $118 million in Series D funding to enhance its AI-driven healthcare solutions, achieving a valuation of $1.35 billion. The funding will support the expansion of its provider-ranking engine and incentive platform. Read more

Entire Raises $60M Seed Round Led by Felicis

Thomas Dohmke, former CEO of GitHub, has raised $60 million in seed funding for his startup, Entire, which is valued at $300 million. The company focuses on helping developers manage AI-generated code with an open-source tool. Read more

Runway Secures $315M to Enhance AI World Models

Runway has raised $315 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at $5.3 billion. The funds will be used to develop advanced AI world models, expanding applications beyond media and entertainment. Read more

Vega Security Raises $120M for Cyber Threat Detection

AI cybersecurity startup Vega Security has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round to enhance its AI-native security operations suite and expand globally. Read more

Accrual Secures $75 Million for AI in Accounting

Accrual, an AI-focused accounting software startup, has raised $75 million in funding led by General Catalyst. The investment will be used to advance AI applications in accounting, such as business taxes and auditing services. Read more

Positron Secures $230M to Challenge Nvidia in AI Chips

Positron has raised $230 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI chip offerings, aiming to compete with Nvidia. The funding, led by the Qatar Investment Authority, will support the deployment of high-speed memory chips for AI workloads. Read more

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