Mistral AI Acquires Cloud Startup Koyeb
French AI firm Mistral AI has agreed to acquire cloud computing startup Koyeb, strengthening its push to build a full-stack AI and cloud infrastructure business in Europe.
Startups & Investment
Coverage of funding rounds, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions shaping the next wave of tech companies. Discover how venture capital, private equity and corporate investors identify opportunities, back innovators and influence market dynamics. This category offers a window into the business side of emerging technology and entrepreneurship.
Adani Group Commits $100B to AI Data Centers
Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion over the next decade to build renewable-powered AI data centers in India, creating a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem.
OpenAI Brings OpenClaw Creator In-House, Keeps Project Open Source
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw is joining the company, while the project will continue as an open source initiative supported by OpenAI.
Cohere Hits $240M Revenue Ahead of Potential IPO
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
Canadian AI startup Cohere reported $240 million in annual recurring revenue for 2025, exceeding targets and setting the stage for a potential IPO in 2026.
Anthropic Strengthens Board as It Prepares for IPO
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Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
Anthropic appointed former Microsoft and GM executive Chris Liddell to its board as it closes a $30 billion funding round valuing the AI startup at $380 billion. The move signals preparation for a potential IPO in 2026.
Anthropic Raises $30 Billion at $380 Billion Valuation
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
Anthropic raised $30 billion in a funding round valuing the company at $380 billion, fueled by strong demand for Claude and rapid enterprise AI adoption.
Mistral to Invest €1.2 Billion in Swedish AI Data Centers
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
French AI startup Mistral plans to invest €1.2 billion in Sweden to build AI data centers and digital infrastructure, reinforcing Europe’s AI capabilities and tech sovereignty.
Nebius Buys Tavily for $275M to Expand Its Agentic AI Cloud Platform
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Maria Konash
• 3 mins read
Nebius has agreed to acquire agentic search provider Tavily, integrating real-time web search into its AI cloud platform as enterprise adoption of autonomous AI agents accelerates.
Runway Raises $315 Million to Advance AI Video and World Models
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
AI video startup Runway secured $315 million in a Series E round, doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion. The funding will support development of world models and new AI products.
Alphabet Sells $20 Billion Bonds to Fund AI Spending
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
Alphabet issued $20 billion in a seven-part bond sale to support AI infrastructure investment, highlighting growing tech reliance on debt financing for expansion.
SoftBank Profit From OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Amid AI Spending
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Maria Konash
• 3 mins read
SoftBank is set to report gains from its OpenAI investment, but investors are closely watching how the firm will finance ongoing AI commitments amid rising leverage and asset sales.
Sapiom Raises $15M to Let AI Agents Pay for Software and Services on Their Own
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
Sapiom, a San Francisco startup, raised $15 million to build a financial layer enabling AI agents to securely access software, APIs, and services without manual setup.
ElevenLabs Raises $500 Million, Valuation Hits $11 Billion
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs raised $500 million in a new funding round led by Sequoia Capital, tripling its valuation to $11 billion and signaling expansion beyond voice.
Accel Backs Fibr AI to Let AI Turn Static Websites Into Personal Experiences
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Maria Konash
• 3 mins read
Accel has led a $5.7 million seed round in Fibr AI, a startup using autonomous AI agents to personalize enterprise websites in real time.
Lotus Health AI Raises $35M for AI-Powered Free Primary Care
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Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
Lotus Health AI raised $35 million to expand its AI-powered primary care platform, which combines large language models with licensed physicians to deliver medical care nationwide.
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