Mega-rounds, seed checks and everything between — follow the money flowing into AI startups.
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Menlo Ventures has secured a record-breaking $3 billion fund. The firm's success is largely attributed to its early and highly profitable investment in Anthropic.
The Next Web (TNW) · 87d ago
Manufacturing startup Hadrian is in discussions for new funding that would value the company at $7.5 billion. The firm specializes in using AI-driven factories to accelerate the production of precision components.
Bloomberg Technology · 88d ago
Zhengxing Innovation has successfully raised nearly $100 million in its angel funding round. The company focuses on achieving physical intelligence through the systematic synergy of data, models, and infrastructure.
量子位 · 88d ago
Menlo Ventures has raised $3 billion in its largest-ever funding round. The firm's successful early-stage bet on Anthropic, despite initial risks, has solidified its position as a major AI investor.
Bloomberg Technology · 88d ago
Valor Equity Partners is raising a $2.5 billion fund to invest in new startups. The firm aims to replicate its successful early backing of SpaceX.
Bloomberg Technology · 88d ago
San Diego-based startup Aether AI has secured $20 million in seed funding. The company aims to move beyond scaling large models by focusing on causal AI research.
The Next Web (TNW) · 92d ago
General Atlantic is in talks to lead a $2bn funding round for the Chinese AI-video startup Kling AI. The deal faces significant geopolitical hurdles as Beijing discourages AI firms from accepting US capital.
The Next Web (TNW) · 92d ago
Voice AI startup Bland has secured $50M in Series C funding led by Dell Technologies Capital. Despite initial skepticism from 180 investors, the company continues to scale its automated phone call technology.
The Next Web (TNW) · 92d ago
Twenty, a startup specializing in offensive cyber weapons, has raised $100 million in a Series B round, reaching unicorn status. The firm is positioned as America's first venture-backed cyber warfare company.
The Next Web (TNW) · 94d ago
Led by Xu Jinbo, Molecular Heart has raised over $100 million to build infrastructure for the global AI protein industry, aiming to lead the second paradigm revolution in AI biology.
量子位 · 95d ago
Limitless Labs, a two-year-old startup, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to scale its software for programming factory floor machinery. The company is already working with Blue Origin to automate rocket part production.
The Next Web (TNW) · 95d ago
Probably has secured $9 million in funding to address the critical issue of AI hallucinations. The company aims to make AI outputs as accurate and predictable as deterministic software systems.
TechCrunch AI · 95d ago
African fintech leader Flutterwave has secured a $3.25 billion valuation following a strategic investment from Ripple. This funding round underscores the growing intersection of traditional fintech and blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
TechCabal · 95d ago
Starlink has become the primary driver of SpaceX's financial growth and profitability. Its revenue is now providing essential capital for the company's broader AI initiatives.
钛媒体 · 96d ago
An alumnus from Harbin Engineering University has secured the largest single-round financing in the global ocean robotics sector. The company has already exceeded 1 billion RMB in orders for the first half of the year.
量子位 · 96d ago
MiniMax has seen its valuation drop by 65%, with 240 billion HKD in value evaporated in just six months. This sharp decline raises questions about the sustainability of current AI startup valuations.
钛媒体 · 98d ago
Jeff Bezos has launched a new startup called Prometheus focused on the field of physical AI. While details are still emerging, it is positioned as one of the most well-funded players in the robotics and embodied AI space.
Ars Technica AI · 99d ago
The UK Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall, has committed to driving institutional investment into British tech startups. The initiative specifically prioritizes the growth of the country's artificial intelligence sector.
Bloomberg Technology · 99d ago
Jedify has secured $24 million in a funding round led by Norwest to help companies equip AI agents with deep business context. The round included participation from strategic investors like Snowflake Ventures.
TechCrunch AI · 101d ago
Former Icertis executives have launched Rivvun AI, securing $7.55 million in seed funding. The startup is building an autonomous AI execution layer designed to identify and recover lost revenue within enterprise systems.
The Next Web (TNW) · 101d ago
Google DeepMind and its partners have launched a $10 million funding initiative dedicated to advancing safety research in multi-agent AI systems. This program aims to address the complex challenges of coordinating and securing autonomous AI agents working in collaborative environments.
DeepMind Blog · 101d ago
Beijing-based Moonshot AI is seeking to raise up to US$2 billion, aiming for a valuation of US$30 billion. This move reflects the intensifying competition among Chinese AI developers to secure capital for model scaling.
SCMP Technology · 103d ago
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a large-scale investment project to foster future growth engines. The government plans to leverage excess tax revenue generated by the semiconductor industry to fund these initiatives.
Bloomberg Technology · 104d ago
The latest Bloomberg Tech event in San Francisco focused on the intense race for capital and the future trajectory of artificial intelligence. Ed Ludlow highlights the major news moments from the conference.
Bloomberg Technology · 106d ago
SpaceX is planning a historic $75 billion initial public offering to fuel its expansion into artificial intelligence and rocket technology. This move could set a precedent for future mega-listings in the tech sector.
Bloomberg Technology · 108d ago
Alphabet has successfully raised $85 billion through a record-breaking stock sale. This move highlights significant investor confidence and appetite for AI-related business expansion at Google.
TechCrunch AI · 108d ago
Maxio Technology has announced a 2 billion RMB private placement just 1.5 years after its IPO. The company is aggressively funding high-end storage controller development despite having depleted its IPO funds.
钛媒体 · 108d ago
Suno has secured a $5.4 billion valuation, doubling its worth in six months. The company has successfully transitioned from being sued by major record labels to forming strategic partnerships with them.
The Next Web (TNW) · 108d ago
Dreame Technology has officially launched a pre-IPO funding round, setting its pre-money valuation at approximately $9.6 billion. The company is seeking significant capital infusions, requiring a minimum investment of 350 million yuan per participant.
Pandaily · 110d ago
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's commercial satellite subsidiary has increased its registered capital to 1.65 billion RMB, a 26% increase. The company focuses on micro-satellite manufacturing, research, and testing services.
36氪 · 110d ago