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OpenAI seeks $30B ahead of Anthropic's IPO, targets $1.4T valuation
OpenAI aims to raise $30B in funding as it competes with Anthropic ahead of its IPO, targeting a valuation of over $1.4T.
YoLa Fresh shuts down after raising $9M, leaving Morocco's agritech sector searching for answers
YoLa Fresh, a Moroccan agritech startup, shuts down despite raising $9M, highlighting funding challenges in the sector.
OpenAI targets $30B funding round as revenue surges
OpenAI seeks $30B in new funding as its revenue continues to climb, according to egamers.io
Saudi fintech deals drive $1.1B MENA funding surge in September
Saudi fintech startups raised $762.5M in September, accounting for nearly 70% of the MENA region's $1.1B funding total.
FieldAI seeks $700M round at $10B valuation, 5x last year's mark
FieldAI Inc. is reportedly raising $700 million in funding at a $10 billion valuation, five times its worth last August.
OpenAI seeks $30B in funding at $1.4T valuation, per Bloomberg
OpenAI targets $30B in funding at a $1.4T valuation, according to Bloomberg sources.
OpenAI doubles down on Lenfest AI Fellowship with $10M commitment
OpenAI pledges $10M to expand Lenfest's AI Fellowship Program, supporting AI adoption in local journalism
Indian AI startups raise $89.3M in a week, led by Ema's $77M round
Indian AI startups raised $89.3M across five deals, with Ema's $77M round driving the sector's funding surge this week.
Island secures $400M at $6.4B valuation to defend against AI-driven attacks
Island raises $400M to expand its AI security platform as businesses scramble to defend against rogue AI agents.
World model AI startups raise $2B+ while keeping tech under wraps
World model AI startups have raised over $2 billion despite revealing almost nothing about their technology or products.
Treble secures $18M to expand voice AI simulation platform
Icelandic startup Treble raises $18M to grow its voice AI simulation platform, essential for AI developers.
Manus closes $500M round, valuation doubles to $4B
Chinese AI startup Manus secures $500M funding, doubling its valuation to $4B and becoming China's most valuable AI agent startup.
AI startups claim 60% of $7.5B sales and marketing funding in 2026
AI-focused companies capture a growing share of sales and marketing startup funding, with $7.5B raised globally in 2026.
Askya AI Growth Platform to invest up to $200,000 in African AI startups
Askya AI Growth Platform offers $200,000 investment and coaching for 10 African AI startups, with applications due September 30, 2026.
Pixxel's $100M round fuels 42% surge in Indian AI/tech startup funding
Pixxel's $100M Series C round led 24 Indian startups to raise $412.81M in one week, a 42% increase week-on-week.
Anthropic's $5M fund targets AI chatbot safety for global mental health crises
Anthropic allocates $5M to study AI chatbot responses to mental health crises, aiming to improve safety across regions and languages.
Comet raises $12.2M in Series B led by Verlinvest for retail expansion
Sneaker brand Comet secures $12.2M in Series B funding led by Verlinvest to expand retail presence and develop new products.
Violoop raises hundreds of millions in yuan for on-device AI hardware, Legend Capital leads
Violoop, a Shenzhen-based on-device AI hardware startup, has raised hundreds of millions of yuan in funding, with Legend Capital leading the round.
Matter secures $25M to scale EV production to 5,000 motorcycles monthly
Matter raises $25M to expand electric motorcycle production and retail network, competing with Tork Motors and Ultraviolette.
Geospatial AI startup EarthSight raises $22M, eyes global expansion
EarthSight secures $22M to advance geospatial AI, joining a wave of niche AI startups attracting investor interest
Dexmal targets $3B valuation in new funding round, backed by Alibaba
Dexmal, a Chinese robotics startup, seeks a $3B valuation in its latest funding round with Alibaba's support.
Fractile's $6.5B valuation talks follow Anthropic chip deal
British AI-chip startup Fractile is in advanced talks to raise funds at a $6.5B valuation after securing a deal with Anthropic.
Kevin Weil's AI science startup seeks $750M valuation, $150M round
Kevin Weil, ex-OpenAI chief product officer, aims for $750M valuation in new AI-for-science startup, per sources.
Olix, the AI chip startup, hits $3.3B valuation with James Dacombe as Britain's youngest billionaire
Olix, an AI chip startup, raises $312M, tripling its valuation to $3.3B and making 25-year-old founder James Dacombe a billionaire.
Bangladesh's FE launches $10M fund to bridge AI startup funding gap
Bangladesh's Financial Express launches $10M fund to support AI startups, addressing critical funding shortages.
Cursor's $3.4B haul tops AI coding startups, but funding concentrates at the top
Cursor has raised $3.4B, more than any other AI coding startup, but funding is consolidating among a few top players.
29 Indian AI startups file for IPOs in 2026, led by OYO and InMobi
29 Indian AI startups have filed for IPOs in 2026, with OYO and InMobi potentially raising over ₹37,000 Cr.
AI startups raised $510B in H1 2026, topping all of 2025
AI startups raised $510B in the first half of 2026, surpassing the $440B raised in all of 2025, per Crunchbase data.
Genesis AI targets $500M round at $3B valuation, 28x seed jump
Genesis AI seeks $500M at $3B valuation, 28x its $105M seed, as robotics startups draw major investor interest.
Samsung eyes €1B stake in Mistral as AI startup targets $22.81B valuation
Samsung is in talks to invest €1B in Mistral, potentially valuing the AI startup at $22.81B and boosting European tech independence.
Psibot's $100M round pegs it at a $1.48B valuation, China's AI boom continues
Psibot raises near $100M at a $1.48B valuation, becoming the latest Chinese AI startup to hit unicorn status.
DefensX secures $12.7M to fortify browser-based cybersecurity
DefensX raises $12.7M to enhance browser security for enterprises, while Uniti AI secures $12M for proptech AI.
AI leads as operator-founded startups in India attract 11% of 2025 funding
AI startups founded by experienced operators in India raised 11% of all startup funding in 2025, per a new report.
OpenEvidence eyes $20B valuation but $200M round on hold over dilution
OpenEvidence, used by 860,000 U.S. clinicians, considers $200M round at $20B valuation but holds over dilution concerns.
Six Indian AI startups raise $120M from Claypond, Accel, and Binny Bansal
Six Indian AI startups secure $120M in funding from top investors including Claypond, Accel, and Binny Bansal.
Korea's KSPO program drives 114% sales growth for sportstech startups
Korea's KSPO program boosts sportstech startups with AI, big data, and 5.4B won in funding, driving 114% sales growth.
Emergent, the AI startup building for SMBs, hits $1.5B valuation on $130M round
Emergent, an AI startup focused on small businesses, raises $130M at a $1.5B valuation to expand its platform.
Elevate Education leads $70.4M funding week for 18 Indian AI and tech startups
Elevate Education raised $17.7M in a $70.4M funding week for 18 Indian startups, including AI and e-commerce ventures.
Norm Ai secures $120M in Series C, reaching $1.2B valuation
Legal AI startup Norm Ai raises $120 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.2 billion valuation led by Khosla Ventures.