PhysicsX secures $135M to tackle manufacturing’s hardest problems
Cate Lawrence / tech - Industrial AI startup PhysicsX, has raised $135 million as part of its Series B financing, bringing its total funding to nearly $170 million.Co-founded by Robin Tuluie, formerly Head of R&D at Ren...
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AI startup "Cheat at Everything" lands a16z backing
An AI startup boldly christened with a slogan that practically shouts “cheat at everything” has secured a substantial investment from Andreessen Horowitz. The funding highlights an unusual blend of irreverence and innovation in the tech space—proving that even cheeky startups can charm the hard-nosed world of venture capital.
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Ramp secures $200M Series E, vaulting valuation to $16B
Ramp announced a $200 million Series E funding round that propelled its valuation from $13 billion to $16 billion within just three months. The latest influx reinforces Ramp’s position in the AI-based financial operations platform arena and highlights investor confidence in its innovative spend management solutions.
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Applied Intuition raises $600 million as it pushes further into defense
Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year -- and then some.
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Coralogix gets $115M in funding to pioneer agentic AI-powered observability
Mike Wheatley / siliconangle - Coralogix Ltd. says it’s going to automate and extend the value of its observability tools to every business worker after closing on a $115 million late-stage funding today. The Series E round coincides with the launch of its first artificial intelligence…
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New details emerge on Meta’s $14.3B deal for Scale
Julie Bort / techcrunch - Meta’s deal to sort-of but not really acquire AI startup Scale, giving it 49% ownership, is certainly unusual.
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Spains Multiverse raises $215m and increases valuation 5x
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Wandercraft raises $75m and expands into humanoid robots with Renault partnership
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Germanys Proxima Fusion secures 130m
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Enterprise AI startup Glean lands a $7.2B valuation
Julie Bort / techcrunch - Glean announced on Tuesday that is raised a $150 million Series F led by Wellington Management at a $7.2 billion valuation.
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Anysphere raises $900M for its AI-powered Cursor code editor
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - Confirming recent rumors, code editor startup Anysphere Inc. today announced that it has closed a $900 million funding round. OpenAI backer Thrive Capital led the raise. It was joined by several other institutional investors including Andreessen Horowitz,…
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Creatify AI ad platform secures $15.5M Series A funding
A fresh infusion of venture capital highlights the fast-evolving AI advertising sector as former DreamWorks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg co-led a $15.5 million Series A investment in Creatify. The deal marks a significant boost for the startup’s innovative approach to high-performance video advertising.
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Jony Ive’s AI venture gains Powell Jobs’ strategic nod
In a twist that could only happen in Silicon Valley, former Apple design guru Jony Ive’s AI startup—now part of OpenAI—has snagged a rousing endorsement from Laurene Powell Jobs. The pair hinted at sweeping changes in how tech shapes society, proving that even iconoclasts sometimes need a thumbs‐up from a trusted investor.
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Cerby Raises $40M to Automate Identity Security Solutions
Identity security startup Cerby has raised $40 million to further develop its automation solutions for nontraditional applications. The fresh funding is poised to accelerate growth, positioning the company as a key player in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.
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Netflix Co-founder Joins Anthropic’s Board Amid AI Surge
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is now on Anthropic’s board as the firm pushes ahead with ambitious AI projects. His appointment injects seasoned insight into the startup’s ranks, hinting at strategic shifts in an industry already accustomed to unexpected boardroom twists.
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Saudi Arabia’s Humain Unveils $10B AI Venture Fund
Saudi Arabia’s state-backed AI entity, Humain, has revealed plans to launch a $10 billion venture fund along with substantial infrastructure deals, signaling its ambition to shape global tech investments. The initiative is designed to leverage international partnerships while cementing Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the AI space.
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Neuralink Secures New Funding Amid Continued Innovation Push
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has attracted a fresh round of capital — highlighted by a $600 million injection following its third implant and a valuation surge to $9 billion. The new funding round underscores robust investor confidence in its neurotechnology innovations as it charges ahead with cutting-edge research.
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SpAItial Startup Rakes in $13M Seed Investment for Spatial AI
Matthias Niessner’s SpAItial has secured a $13M seed round to advance its work on spatial foundation models. This funding underlines heightened investor confidence in breakthrough AI technologies as the startup aims to redefine the spatial modeling landscape amid fierce competition.
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PlaySafe ID secures new funding to safeguard gaming communities
The gaming security platform PlaySafe ID has just pocketed fresh investment—reportedly over one million dollars—to bolster its efforts against cheaters, hackers, bots, and predators. This funding round aims to enhance trust and fairness, promising a safer and more accountable digital landscape for gamers worldwide.
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Kota Secures $14.5M Series A for Employee Benefits Startup
Startup Kota has successfully closed a $14.5 million Series A funding round aimed at fixing a notoriously broken employee benefits system. The financing, announced with industry backing and a dash of entrepreneurial panache, promises to shake up HR tech in a market where capital often saves more than just face value.
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