Mega-rounds, seed checks and everything between — follow the money flowing into AI startups.
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Global AI content platform SeaArt has completed a B-round financing exceeding 100 million RMB. The funds will be directed toward multimodal model development, global market expansion, and AI vertical application incubation.
36氪 · 68d ago
MiniMax experienced a 20% valuation drop following the expiration of its lock-up period. The company has successfully secured 16 billion in new funding to stabilize its operations.
钛媒体 · 71d ago
MiniMax CEO Yan Junjie has pledged to forgo his salary until the company reaches AGI. This move comes as the Chinese AI firm seeks US$2 billion in new funding following an 80% decline in its stock value.
SCMP Technology · 71d ago
Supply chain startup Auger, led by former Amazon operations chief Dave Clark, has secured $50 million in new funding. The company is deploying AI-powered solutions to major enterprise clients including Meta, Fanatics, and Kimberly-Clark.
GeekWire · 72d ago
The AI and deep-tech sector continues to see massive capital inflow, highlighted by a $300 million quantum computing round and a new billion-dollar valuation for an AI-agent startup. These investments underscore the ongoing market confidence in specialized AI infrastructure and autonomous agents.
The Next Web (TNW) · 73d ago
Bank of America has reversed its previous stance and granted a $520 million credit line to OpenAI. This move signals growing institutional financial support for the AI leader.
Bloomberg Technology · 73d ago
Prime Intellect has secured $130 million in Series A funding led by Radical Ventures. The two-year-old startup has reached a $1 billion valuation as it focuses on helping enterprises develop their own custom AI agents.
TechCrunch AI · 73d ago
Shanghai-based AI chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX is reportedly considering a share sale in Hong Kong to raise at least $800 million. This move follows a significant 428% rally in the company's valuation since its January IPO.
Bloomberg Technology · 73d ago
Chinese regulators have issued new guidelines effectively halting the establishment of new government investment funds at the county level to prevent financial risks and curb 'performance-driven' investment projects.
虎嗅 · 74d ago
Even Realities has raised $150 million in a Pre-B round, reaching a valuation of over $1 billion. The company is backed by major investors including Meituan and Tencent.
36氪 · 75d ago
Finnish startup CurifyLabs has secured $14 million in Series A funding to expand its automated 3D-printing drug manufacturing technology into the US market. The system allows pharmacies to produce personalized medication on-demand.
The Next Web (TNW) · 75d ago
Crusoe is reportedly seeking $3 billion in new funding, which would triple its valuation to approximately $30 billion. The company is known for its infrastructure work that powers AI data centers.
The Next Web (TNW) · 78d ago
ElevenLabs is reportedly in early discussions with investors to facilitate a secondary share sale. This move would value the leading AI voice technology startup at approximately $22 billion.
Bloomberg Technology · 79d ago
KredosAI has secured $7 million in funding led by BMW i Ventures to scale its AI-driven platform. The startup focuses on automating overdue payment collections while maintaining positive customer relationships.
GeekWire · 79d ago
Dongwei Semiconductor plans to issue convertible bonds to raise up to 1.436 billion RMB. The funds will support the R&D and industrialization of new power devices and power management control chips.
36氪 · 79d ago
Robotics startup Proception has settled its trade secret litigation with Tesla. The company also announced an $11 million funding round to advance its unique approach to robotic hand training data.
TechCrunch AI · 82d ago
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed a 412-page revision to federal financial assistance regulations. Critics argue the language contains politically charged rhetoric that could jeopardize the future of scientific research and funding in the United States.
The Verge · 82d ago
Virginia-based AI startup Trase is establishing a new presence in the Seattle area. This expansion follows a significant $107 million seed funding round and the strategic hiring of a former AWS executive.
GeekWire · 85d ago
DeepWisdom has successfully completed two rounds of multi-hundred million RMB financing within two months. The company is focusing on a full-stack autonomous route to accelerate the deployment of domestic physical AI base models.
量子位 · 85d ago
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 · 94d 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