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xAI Secures Massive $20B Funding Round
Burlingame-based xAI, founded by Elon Musk and team in 2023, raised $20B in a Series E round, bringing total funding to $37.7B. Backers include NVIDIA, Qatar Investment Authority, and Fidelity. The AI startup focuses on enhancing reasoning and search capabilities.
Cambium Raises $100M for Defense Materials
El Segundo's Cambium, specializing in AI-driven advanced materials for aerospace and defense, secured $100M, totaling $127M raised since 2019. Investors include Lockheed Martin Ventures and 8VC. The funding supports agile manufacturing practices.
Pomelo Care Attracts $92M in Healthtech Funding
Pomelo Care raised $92M as part of notable startup deals announced for the week of Jan 12. The healthtech firm focuses on innovative care solutions amid rising sector interest.
LMArena Lands $150M for AI Arena Platform
LMArena secured $150M in funding, highlighting AI infrastructure investments. This round underscores investor conviction in AI tools for model evaluation and development.
India Startups Raise ₹1,479 Cr Across 23 Deals
Indian startups secured ₹1,479 crore in funding from Jan 2-8, led by Arya.ag's ₹725 Cr agritech round. Key sectors included fintech like Knight Fintech's ₹212 Cr Series A and healthtech such as Even Healthcare's ₹180 Cr.
Torq Cybersecurity Startup Hits $1.2B Valuation
Israeli firm Torq raised $140M at a $1.2B valuation for its AI-driven security operations platform, totaling $332M since 2020. The round was led by Merlin Ventures to expand in the US market.
Fervo Energy Closes $462M Geothermal Funding
Houston's Fervo Energy raised an oversubscribed $462M Series E led by B Capital to build Cape Station, the world's largest next-gen geothermal project delivering 100 MW in 2026.
DayOne Data Centers Bags $2B for AI Infrastructure
DayOne Data Centers secured $2B in Series C funding amid the AI boom, signaling strong investor focus on data center buildouts for tech startups.
Cyera Raises $400M in Security Funding
Data security startup Cyera attracted $400M in Series F, part of the week's top rounds emphasizing AI and infrastructure resilience.
Soley Therapeutics Secures $200M Biotech Round
US biotech Soley Therapeutics raised $200M in Series C to advance novel treatments via biological insights, supporting clinical development.
Servier Launches €200M Venture Fund for Biotech
French biotech Servier introduced a $234M Servier Ventures fund targeting oncology and neurology startups in Europe.
Antler Opens Disrupt Spring 2026 Applications
Antler's AI-focused Disrupt sprint in Ho Chi Minh City offers $650K+ perks, customer intros, and funding for emerging tech founders.