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OpenAI Foundation Pledges $1B Investments
The OpenAI Foundation plans to invest at least $1 billion. Focus areas include curing diseases, economic opportunity, AI resilience, and community programs.
OpenAI News · 182d ago
Latest AI Funding News & Updates
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Littlebird Raises $11M for Screen-Reading AI
Littlebird raised $11M to develop its AI-assisted 'recall' tool. The tool reads computer screens in real time to capture context, answer questions, and automate tasks.
TechCrunch AI · 183d ago
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Interloom Raises $16.5M for Context Graph
Munich startup Interloom raised $16.5M to develop a 'context graph,' a dynamic map of enterprise decision-making based on millions of real cases, not outdated docs. It targets key friction in enterprise AI deployments.
The Next Web (TNW) · 183d ago
Infrastructure
Ex-Goldman AI Chip Firm Lands SoftBank Funding
Kandou AI, led by a former Goldman Sachs managing director, raised $225 million in funding. Investors include Maverick Silicon, SoftBank Group Corp., and Synopsys Inc.
Bloomberg Technology · 183d ago
Infrastructure
Jishu Tech Raises Pre-A+ for AI Data
Jishu Tech completes tens of millions RMB Pre-A+ funding led by Gengzhi Fund for tech R&D, data expansion, marketing. Focuses on automated data annotation for AV and embodied AI using high-precision mapping and multimodal alignment.
36氪 · 183d ago
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QCraft Bags $100M for Physical AI Push
QCraft has raised $100M in funding. The capital will accelerate L4 autonomy and world model-driven physical AI development.
Pandaily · 183d ago
Business
Digu Robotics Capital Surges to 16.3B RMB
Shenzhen Digu Robotics Ltd. recently increased its registered capital from 6.3 billion RMB to 16.3 billion RMB.
36氪 · 183d ago
Business
Europe's Quiet AI Funding Shift
European VC funding was quieter this week (16-22 March), focusing on AI agents for physical industries, agritech automation, and the operator-to-VC pipeline. Rounds were smaller but featured more specific investment theses, signaling concentrated interests.
The Next Web (TNW) · 184d ago
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UAE Buys Majority Stake in AI PE
Judan Financial (IHC subsidiary, $237B AUM) acquires 50.1% of Alpha Wave Global, investor in SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic. Deal accelerates Alpha Wave's AI-driven insurance launch amid Middle East's $6T fund AI push.
虎嗅 · 184d ago
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Unitree IPO: 10 Must-Know Points
Unitree Robotics is going public with key insights from its prospectus. The article decodes first publicly disclosed data.
钛媒体 · 185d ago
Infrastructure
UCloud Raises up to 1.5B RMB for AI Center
UCloud's board approved private placement to raise up to 1.5 billion RMB. Funds will fully support Ulanqab Intelligent Computing Center and cluster project.
36氪 · 186d ago
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Unitree STAR Market IPO Accepted
Shanghai Stock Exchange accepted Unitree Technology's IPO application for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board. The news was reported by 36Kr.
36氪 · 186d ago
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AI Emotional Bracelet Spiro Funding & Launch
Shenzhen Shijing Technology raised tens of millions RMB in angel funding for AI wearable Spiro, an emotional companion bracelet. Founded by HKCU PhD Zhao Zhihe and ex-OPPO/DJI/Anker experts, it uses IMU/mic for event-based memory and personalized emotional insights.
36氪 · 186d ago
Business
Alphabet Loses Control of Verily AI Pivot
Verily is restructuring with a $300M investment round, converting from LLC to Verily Health Inc., leaving Alphabet with a minority stake. The company is now focusing on AI to deliver precise, personalized healthcare solutions.
Engadget · 186d ago
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GeekWire Awards: Billion-dollar OpenAI deal vies for top honor
GeekWire Awards finalists for Deal of the Year include billion-dollar deals from OpenAI, Novo Nordisk, and Palo Alto Networks. A rare Seattle-area IPO and a $5 billion mega-round also compete.
GeekWire · 187d ago
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Ringtime Raises €1.8M for AI Recruitment Agents
Ringtime has raised €1.8M to deploy AI agents that automate blue-collar recruitment by handling calls, voicemails, and interviews. The tool tackles high candidate dropout rates in fast-paced hiring.
The Next Web (TNW) · 187d ago
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Reson8 Secures €5M for Custom Speech AI
Amsterdam-based Reson8 raised €5M in pre-seed funding to scale its customizable speech AI platform. It offers high-precision, industry-specific recognition tailored for European languages, challenging US-dominated solutions.
The Next Web (TNW) · 187d ago
Infrastructure
Robot AI Comm Brain Gets Million Funding
Qianjing Tech raised millions Pre-A for end-side AI Connectivity Brain enhancing robot network stability. Uses wireless env twins and AI decisions for path adjustments in tough conditions.
36氪 · 187d ago
Business
GlobalComix Raises $13M, Acquires INKR's AI Engine
GlobalComix raised $13M, acquired INKR with its AI localization engine, and appointed a new CEO to expand global comics distribution. The deal combines GlobalComix's 300,000-title library with AI-powered localization for manga beyond Japan.
The Next Web (TNW) · 188d ago
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Multiply Raises $9.5M for AI Ad Agents
San Francisco startup Multiply emerges from stealth with $9.5M funding led by Mayfield. It builds AI agents to prevent B2B ad campaigns from stagnating by treating creative as a continuous learning loop.
The Next Web (TNW) · 188d ago
Business
BotShare Raises $13.8M in Three Fast Rounds
Robot leasing platform BotShare has secured over $13.8 million in three funding rounds within just three months. Investors are increasingly betting on real-world deployment of robots.
Pandaily · 188d ago
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Robot Rental Platform Raises 3 Rounds in 3 Months
Qingtian Zu, a robot leasing platform founded in December 2025, secured three funding rounds totaling over 100M RMB in under three months. Led by investors like Da Yang Motor and backed by firms including Lehua Entertainment, it offers Robot as a Service (RaaS) for commercial scenarios.
虎嗅 · 188d ago
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Uncensorable Doubao Phone Gains Million Angel Funding
Developers launched the 'Doubao Phone', an uncensorable smartphone using ZeroFlow AI. ZeroFlow simulates human actions like screen viewing, clicking, swiping, and inputting for complex cross-platform automation.
钛媒体 · 188d ago
Business
DJI Spinout ZYT Raises $280M Pre-IPO
ZYT, DJI's car tech spinout known as Zhuoyu Technology, is raising about RMB 2 billion ($280 million) in a pre-IPO round at a pre-money valuation of RMB 12.5 billion ($1.74 billion). The company plans a Hong Kong listing this year.
TechNode · 188d ago
Infrastructure
Sici New Energy A-Round Funds Semi Powders
Beijing 矽瓷新能 completed tens of millions RMB A-round led by Zhongguancun Capital for synthetic quartz sand and 3C-SiC expansion. Secured long-term order from key client supplying SMIC, Hua Hong after certification.
36氪 · 189d ago
Infrastructure
UK Pledges £1bn to Retain Quantum Talent
UK technology secretary Liz Kendall announced £1bn funding for large-scale quantum computers. The move aims to retain homegrown quantum startups, engineers, and researchers amid lessons from US AI dominance.
The Guardian Technology · 189d ago
Infrastructure
Frore Hits $1.64B Unicorn Status
Deep tech chip startup Frore has become a unicorn with a $1.64B valuation after raising $143M. The pivot to liquid-cooling tech for chips was urged by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
TechCrunch AI · 190d ago
Business
Capital Drives AI Startups to IPO
Wellington's Matthew Witheiler predicts slow IPO market until SpaceX, OpenAI, and Databricks go public. Capital needs will push these high-value startups to list.
Bloomberg Technology · 190d ago
Infrastructure
DayOne Data Centers Nears US IPO Filing
Asia’s DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is nearing a confidential US IPO filing, per sources.
Bloomberg Technology · 190d ago
Infrastructure
Alomana Raises €4M for AI Workflows
Milan-based Alomana raised €4M seed led by CDP Venture Capital. The funds support Alo, an AI operating layer for enterprise automation.
The Next Web (TNW) · 190d ago