Topic: investor confidence
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Qatar Backs Anthropic's Record $13B AI Round, Valuation Hits $183B
The Qatar Investment Authority is a key participant in Anthropic's $13 billion Series F funding round, which values the AI firm at $183 billion, nearly triple its worth from six months prior. The funding round was led by Iconiq Capital with contributions from major global investors, though the UA...
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Dubai Land Department's 19-Year Digital Journey at GITEX 2025
DLD is showcasing its nearly two decades of digital leadership at GITEX Global 2025, introducing new digital solutions and strategic partnerships to enhance service efficiency and market transparency in Dubai's real estate sector. The department has long integrated advanced technologies like AI a...
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SRE.ai Raises $7.2M to Build AI-Powered DevOps Agents
SRE.ai raised $7.2 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven DevOps platform, which automates workflows like integration and testing to reduce manual effort and speed up deployments. The platform operates across multiple cloud services and uses a conversational AI interface to manage pipel...
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Chime’s $14.5B IPO After 100 VC Rejections in 2016
Chime achieved a $14.5 billion valuation in its IPO, raising $864 million with shares surging to $42 at opening, reflecting strong investor confidence. The neobank reported revenue growth from $1.3 billion in 2023 to $1.7 billion in 2024, narrowing losses and briefly turning a profit in early 202...
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SpaceTech Investments Soar to Record $3.5B in Q3 2025
The global SpaceTech sector reached a record $3.5 billion in Q3 2025 investments, nearing the all-time peak with a total of $10.4 billion over the trailing twelve months, signaling a strong market recovery. Investment was led by the U.S. (55%) and China (16%), with a focus on hardware-centric com...
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Sindbad Tech Raises $4.8M to Pioneer Autonomous Finance
Sindbad Tech secured $4.8 million in seed funding led by Alkhabeer Capital, announced at the Money20/20 Middle East conference, reflecting strong investor interest in Saudi fintech. The funding will be used to scale autonomous finance solutions, improve transaction efficiency, and develop advance...
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SpaceX Eyes $400B Valuation in New Funding Round
SpaceX is preparing a major funding round that could raise its valuation to $400 billion, using new share sales and a tender offer for employees. The company plans a private share sale alongside the funding round, maintaining tight shareholder control while boosting liquidity for employees. If su...
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Finnish Startup Secures €25M for Revolutionary EV Wheel Motors
Finnish startup Donut Lab raised €25M in seed funding to advance its in-wheel motor technology, expanding operations with a new UK R&D center and adding investor Risto Siilasmaa to its board. The company's "Donut" motor integrates into wheel rims, eliminating traditional components like axles, of...
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Levelpath secures $55M for next-gen procurement platform
Levelpath, a procurement software startup founded by Scout RFP's creators, raised $55 million in Series B funding to modernize corporate purchasing, with Battery Ventures leading the round. The platform, designed by Stan Garber and Alex Yakubovich, integrates AI and mobile-first features to addre...
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Nvidia's $1T rally eclipses China's DeepSeek, fueled by tech giants
Nvidia Corp shares have surged $1 trillion in two months, with investors betting on further gains as concerns fade and optimism grows, according to Bloomberg. Nvidia's recent earnings report addressed key worries, including U.S. restrictions on advanced semiconductor sales to China , AI spending outlooks, and Nvidia’s ability to scale up its Blackwell chip supply. With this the stock left behind the huge dent that China's DeepSeek made in US stock market in January this year. DeepSeek set off a ...
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Klarna's IPO Could Shift to September
Klarna's potential IPO may occur as early as September, capitalizing on favorable fintech stock trends and a recovering U.S. IPO market. The company paused its earlier IPO plans in April due to market instability but now shows optimism, with its CEO hinting at improved conditions. Klarna remains ...
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Bestow Secures $120M Series D Led by Goldman Sachs & Smith Point
Bestow raised $120 million in Series D funding, co-led by Goldman Sachs and Smith Point Capital, bringing total equity funding to over $300 million to modernize life insurance underwriting and distribution. The company shifted from direct-to-consumer insurance to enterprise SaaS solutions, levera...
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NFDG Backs Composite's Cross-Browser Testing Tool
Composite is a cross-browser automation tool designed to help professionals save time by automating repetitive digital tasks across platforms like Chrome and Safari, distinguishing itself from single-environment AI browsers. Founded by former Uber product manager Yang Fan Yun and Charlie Deane, t...
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Multiverse Computing Secures $215M to Slash AI Costs With New Tech
Multiverse Computing raised €189 million in Series B funding to advance its CompactifAI system, which compresses large language models by up to 95% without losing performance. The compressed models deliver 4x–12x faster performance and 50–80% lower costs, enabling deployment on everyday devices l...
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Zeal Capital Closes $82M Fund II for Strategic Investments
Zeal Capital Partners closed its second fund at $82 million, backed by major investors like Citi Impact Fund and Wells Fargo, targeting early-stage businesses with initial investments of $1M–$2.3M and reserving half for follow-on financing. The fund focuses on fintech, healthcare innovation, and ...
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Elon Musk’s xAI Seeks $300M in New Funding Round
Elon Musk's xAI is seeking $300 million in funding at a $113 billion valuation, following its $33 billion acquisition of X (formerly Twitter) last year. The share sale allows employees to sell stakes, potentially leading to a larger funding round with new equity for external investors. The fundra...
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AI Medical Scribe Abridge Hits $5.3B Valuation in Just 4 Months
Abridge raised $300 million in Series E funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, boosting its valuation to $5.3 billion and highlighting rapid growth in the AI medical documentation sector. The company leads the AI medical scribe market with partnerships like Epic Systems, serving over 150 U.S. healt...
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Nigerian Food Startup Chowdeck Secures $9M Funding from Novastar, YC
Chowdeck, a Nigerian food delivery platform, raised $9 million in Series A funding led by Novastar Ventures to expand in West Africa and launch ultra-fast grocery delivery services. The company has achieved profitability by focusing on hyperlocal meal delivery, serving 1.5 million customers acros...
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