Metaview's $35M Boost, Pony.ai's Nasdaq Debut, and Zhipu AI's Global Expansion - Daily AI Brief #218
June 26, 2025 -
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In today's edition, Metaview has secured $35 million in Series B funding, while Pony.ai joins the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index. Zhipu AI is expanding its global tech influence, and Sevaka has secured $1 million for its AI platform expansion.
Additionally, Aria Ventures has launched a EGP50M fund for Egyptian startups, and ZestyAI has secured $15M from CIBC Innovation Banking. Zama raises €49 million to enhance blockchain encryption, and Goldman Sachs introduces an AI assistant for staff.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Metaview has secured $35 million in Series B funding, while Pony.ai joins the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index. Zhipu AI is expanding its global tech influence, and Sevaka has secured $1 million for its AI platform expansion.
Additionally, Aria Ventures has launched a EGP50M fund for Egyptian startups, and ZestyAI has secured $15M from CIBC Innovation Banking. Zama raises €49 million to enhance blockchain encryption, and Goldman Sachs introduces an AI assistant for staff.
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Metaview Secures $35 Million in Series B Funding
Metaview, an AI startup, has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Google Ventures. The company aims to enhance recruitment processes with AI tools for interview note-taking and job description generation. Read more
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Pony.ai Joins Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index
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Zhipu AI Expands Global Tech Influence
OpenAI reports that Zhipu AI is advancing China's global tech leadership by providing infrastructure solutions in non-Western markets, targeting regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Read more
Sevaka Secures $1 Million for AI Platform Expansion
New Zealand fintech Sevaka has raised $1 million to enhance its AI infrastructure for financial services, aiming to improve KiwiSaver efficiency and enter the Australian market. Read more
Other news
Aria Ventures has launched a EGP50 million fund to support Egyptian deep-tech startups, while ZestyAI secured $15 million from CIBC Innovation Banking to enhance its AI risk analytics platform. Zama raised €49 million to advance blockchain encryption, and Goldman Sachs introduced an AI assistant for staff productivity. Milestone and Genoa launched AI solutions for smart cities, and Clearspeed raised $60 million to expand its AI voice risk platform. I&M Group partnered with ThetaRay for an AI financial crime platform, and Armory is tackling drone threats with AI technology.
- Aria Ventures Launches EGP50M Fund for Egyptian Startups
- ZestyAI Secures $15M from CIBC Innovation Banking
- Zama Raises €49 Million for Blockchain Encryption
- Goldman Sachs Introduces AI Assistant for Employees
- Milestone and Genoa Launch AI for Smart Cities
- Clearspeed Raises $60M for AI Voice Risk Platform Expansion
- I&M Group Partners with ThetaRay for AI Financial Crime Platform
- Armory's AI Tackles Drone Threats with Samaritan OS
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- Clarify Raises $15M for AI-Powered CRM
- NexusMD Raises $6.3 Million for AI in Healthcare
- State Introduces AI Platform for Insurance Management
- U.S. Army Blocks Air Force's AI Chatbot Over Security Concerns
- Arelion Enhances Scandinavian Network for AI
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- California Officials Urge Congress to Lift AI Regulation Ban
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