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Databricks Raises $4B+ at $134B Valuation
Data lakehouse leader Databricks secured over $4 billion in its Series L round, tripling valuation from $43B with $4.8B ARR and 55% YoY growth. Investors include Thrive Capital, a16z, and Andreessen Horowitz. Positions company for potential 2026 IPO.
Unconventional AI Secures Record $475M Seed at $4.5B Valuation
Naveen Rao's startup raised the largest seed ever for brain-inspired, energy-efficient AI hardware chips. Led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Ventures, with Lux Capital and DCVC. Aims to reduce AI energy consumption dramatically.
Cyera Lands $400M Series E for AI Data Security
AI-native data security platform Cyera raised $400M, totaling ~$1.7B raised in 18 months. Funds will support global expansion and product development. Highlights investor focus on AI security amid enterprise needs.
Fal Raises $140M Series D at $4.5B Valuation
AI model hosting platform Fal tripled its valuation for image, video, and audio generation tools. Led by Sequoia, with Kleiner Perkins and Nvidia. Enables developers to host and serve AI models efficiently.
Resolve AI Hits $1B Valuation in Series A
Ex-Splunk execs' Resolve AI reached unicorn status with Series A led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Develops autonomous SRE tools for AI-powered incident resolution in software systems. Reflects surging AI investment trends.
Atavistik Bio Raises $120M Series B
Biotech startup Atavistik Bio secured $120M from Nextech Invest, The Column Group, Lux Capital, and Regeneron Ventures. Part of robust December biotech funding wave. Advances innovative therapies.
RedotPay Tops Crypto Funding with $107M Series B
Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments fintech RedotPay raised $107M led by GoodWater Capital, Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, HongShan, and Circle Ventures. Crypto startups hauled $313M this week amid larger average rounds.
Fuse Energy Secures $70M Series B for Decentralized Energy
Fuse Energy raised $70M led by Lowercarbon Capital and Balderton to scale blockchain-based renewable power networks in US, Ireland, and Spain. Enables P2P energy trading without centralized utilities.
DACH Ecosystem Signals AI Mega-Rounds and Dual-Use Shift
December 2025 revealed DACH startups raising US-style late-stage AI capital without relocating, emphasizing models, compute, and defense-grade applications. Germany integrates HTGF and DTCF for AI/semiconductor support. Sets 2026 trajectory.
PYLER Wins NVIDIA Inception Grand Challenge 2025
Korean startup PYLER took first place among 80+ global competitors for video understanding AI enhancing trust and safety in generative AI ecosystems. Marks advance in AI safety infrastructure.
RMFG Raises $4.5M Seed for AI-Powered U.S. Manufacturing
RMFG secured $4.5M seed funding to revolutionize manufacturing with AI-driven factories. Demonstrates investor confidence in AI applications for industrial transformation.
Echo Raises $35M Series A for AI Secure Software Infrastructure
New York-based Echo, leader in AI-powered secure software infrastructure, raised $35M in Series A. Addresses growing needs in secure AI development.