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13 May 2025

Google Launches AI Futures Fund to Invest in and Support AI Startups

Google introduces the AI Futures Fund, a new initiative to invest in and support startups leveraging Google DeepMind's AI tools, offering various benefits including early access to AI models, expert support, and potential direct investment.

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Stash Secures $146 Million to Enhance AI-Powered Financial Guidance Platform

Investing app Stash raises $146 million in Series H funding to accelerate AI integration in its financial guidance platform, aiming to democratize expert-level investing strategies for everyday users.

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Perplexity AI Nears $500M Funding Round at $14B Valuation, Challenging Google's Search Dominance

Perplexity AI, an AI-powered search engine startup, is close to securing a $500 million funding round led by Accel Partners, valuing the company at $14 billion. This significant investment highlights the growing competition in AI-driven search technology.

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12 May 2025

SoftBank Group Faces Q4 Loss Amid AI Investments and Vision Fund Struggles

SoftBank Group is expected to report a modest Q4 loss due to challenges in its Vision Fund and early-stage tech investments, while making significant moves in AI with investments in OpenAI and Ampere Computing.

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10 May 2025

Zencoder Launches Zen Agents: Revolutionizing Team-Based AI for Software Development

Zencoder introduces Zen Agents, a platform enabling organization-wide creation and sharing of specialized AI tools for software development, featuring an open-source marketplace and team-focused approach.

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08 May 2025

Figma Unveils AI-Powered Tools for Web Design, Prototyping, and Marketing

Figma introduces a suite of AI-powered tools including Figma Sites, Figma Make, Figma Buzz, and Figma Draw, aiming to streamline the design process from ideation to production.

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Mistral AI Launches Corporate Chatbot, Triples Revenue in 100 Days

French AI startup Mistral AI introduces Le Chat for enterprise use, reports significant revenue growth, and emphasizes its independence from U.S. cloud providers.

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Mistral AI Unveils Medium 3 Model: High Performance at Lower Cost

Mistral AI launches Medium 3, a new AI model claiming superior performance at a fraction of competitors' costs, alongside Le Chat Enterprise for business applications.

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Sett Emerges from Stealth with $27M to Revolutionize Game Development with AI

Sett, an AI startup focused on game development and marketing, has emerged from stealth mode with $27 million in funding. The company's AI agents aim to streamline mobile game creation and marketing, potentially transforming the competitive gaming industry.

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Ox Security Raises $60M to Revolutionize AI-Generated Code Vulnerability Scanning

Ox Security, a startup specializing in scanning AI-generated and human-produced code for vulnerabilities, has secured $60 million in Series B funding. The company's innovative approach to application security aims to address the challenges posed by the increasing use of AI in software development.

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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Launches AI-Powered Funeral Planning Startup Eazewell

NBA player Russell Westbrook, along with former NBA star Kemba Walker and childhood friend Donnell Beverly Jr., has launched Eazewell, an AI-enabled startup aimed at simplifying the funeral planning process.

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07 May 2025

Jeff Bezos Leads $72 Million Investment in AI Data Company Toloka

Toloka, an AI data solutions company, secures $72 million in funding led by Jeff Bezos' Bezos Expeditions. The investment aims to accelerate Toloka's growth in the U.S. market and support its development of AI-human collaboration products.

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CodeAnt AI Raises $2M to Revolutionize AI-Driven Code Review

CodeAnt AI, a startup founded in 2023, has secured $2 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of reducing manual code review time and bugs by over 50% using AI technology.

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Relevance AI Secures $24M Series B Funding to Advance AI Agent Operating System

Relevance AI, a startup developing an AI agent "operating system," has raised $24 million in Series B funding to enhance its platform for building specialized AI workforces. The company aims to revolutionize how businesses integrate AI into their operations.

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Agree.com Raises $7.2M to Revolutionize E-Signatures with Integrated Payments

Agree.com, an AI-powered e-signature platform, secures $7.2 million in seed funding to challenge industry giants by offering free e-signatures and integrating payment processing.

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