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Lovable Raises $330M at $6.6B Valuation in AI Coding Boom
Stockholm-based AI software development startup Lovable secured $330 million in early-stage funding, valuing it at $6.6 billion, signaling strong investor interest in AI for software building. The round highlights continued momentum in AI tools despite scrutiny on enterprise traction.
Investors see it as a hot capital magnet in tech.
Yann LeCun Targets $3.5B Valuation for New AI Startup
Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is aiming for a $3.5 billion valuation for his upcoming AI startup before launch, attracting significant private-market interest. This move underscores elite AI talent's appeal amid crowded markets and ROI demands.
Details remain limited but signal high expectations.
ByteDance Signs Binding TikTok U.S. JV Agreement
ByteDance agreed to transfer control of TikTok's U.S. operations to a new joint venture with American investors like Oracle and Silver Lake to avert a ban. The deal addresses national security concerns over data and algorithms, with ByteDance holding a minority stake.
It restructures U.S. data protection and governance.
Imprint Secures $150M Series D Led by Khosla Ventures
Fintech startup Imprint, offering co-branded credit card programs, raised $150 million in Series D funding led by Khosla Ventures, totaling $352M raised. Founded in 2020, it targets enterprise credit solutions.
The round reflects strong fintech momentum.
Alaffia Health Raises $36M for AI Claims Optimization
Healthtech firm Alaffia Health, an AI platform for payer claims operations, raised $36 million from five investors, bringing total funding to $52.6M. Founded in 2020, it streamlines healthcare claims processes.
The SEC filing confirms the round's details.
BoldVoice Bags $21M for English Accent Coaching App
Edtech startup BoldVoice raised $21 million from 26 investors for its accent coaching app, totaling $27.1M raised since 2021. It helps users improve English pronunciation via AI.
The funding supports global expansion.
RedotPay Raises $107M Series B in Stablecoin Payments
Stablecoin payments fintech RedotPay secured $107 million in an oversubscribed Series B led by Goodwater Capital, with Pantera and Circle Ventures, totaling $194M in 2025. It enables borderless digital transactions.
Funds will scale global operations.
Adaptive Security Secures $81M for AI Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity startup Adaptive Security raised $81 million in Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures, backed by NVIDIA, OpenAI Fund, and a16z. It tackles AI-powered threats with next-gen tools.
Investor appetite grows for security innovations.
Trump Media Merges with Fusion Startup TAE Technologies in $6B Deal
Trump Media announced a $6 billion merger with fusion energy startup TAE Technologies, boosting clean energy innovation. The deal positions TAE for scaled commercialization.
It aligns media with advanced tech ventures.
Plata Secures Massive Funding as Mexico's Largest Fintech Deal
Mexico-based Plata raised half of this week's $1B+ fintech total via a financing facility from Nomura, the largest for a Mexican digital bank. Funds launch it as a regulated bank offering financial services.
It highlights Latin American fintech growth.
U.S. Energy Dept Signs AI Deals for Genesis Mission
The Department of Energy inked AI collaboration agreements with cloud providers, chipmakers, and model labs to advance science and energy security. It reduces foreign tech reliance.
Partners include major AI economy players.
Soverli Emerges from Stealth with $2.6M Pre-Seed
Swiss cybersecurity startup Soverli raised $2.6 million pre-seed led by Founderful and ETH Zurich Foundation for mobile digital sovereignty. It focuses on smartphone security and auditing.
Backed by trusted computing experts.