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Carbon Arc, an NYC-based AI data utility company, has secured $56M in funding to accelerate the growth of its Insights Exchange. The platform transforms raw data into structured intelligence for businesses and AI models, serving industries including finance, healthcare, retail, and media. The round was led by Liberty City Ventures, with participation from K5 Global, Raptor Group, and Wasserman Media Group. FinSMEs https://lnkd.in/ec5ZMph2 #AI #ArtificalIntelligence

Capalo AI has secured a €3.8 million seed round to scale its AI-driven virtual power plant, optimizing energy storage for a more resilient and cost-effective green transition. The funding, led by VentureFriends and PROfounders Capital with support from Inventure and Innovestor, will fuel Capalo AI’s expansion across Europe. Henri Taskinen, Co-founder and CEO of Capalo AI, emphasized the importance of intelligent orchestration in maximizing the value of battery energy storage for the grid. Nur?in Metingil | ArcticStartup https://lnkd.in/dr_pHGw6 #AI #ArtificalIntelligence

Health tech company Inspiren has raised $35M in a Series A round to expand its AI-powered solutions for senior living, integrating care planning, staff optimization, and resident safety. The round was led by Avenir, with participation from Primary Venture Partners, Story Ventures, Third Prime, and Studio VC. Inspiren founder Michael Wang highlights the role of AI in improving efficiency and safety in senior care, while Avenir partner Jared Sleeper sees Inspiren as a leader in AI-driven healthcare innovation. Heather Landi | Fierce Healthcare https://lnkd.in/eP__M-NW #HealthTech

Buynomics has secured $30 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven 'Virtual Shoppers' technology and grow its presence in North America. The funding round was led by Forestay Capital, with its principal Jonas Jeandupeux highlighting the potential of Buynomics' AI to revolutionize commercial decision-making. PYMNTS https://lnkd.in/ee9qkdn9 #AI #ArtificalIntelligence

Stockholm-based Rerun has secured $17 million in seed funding to advance its open source AI platform for physical AI applications, including robotics, drones, and vehicles. The round was led by Point Nine , with participation from Sunflower Capital, Costanoa Ventures, and Seedcamp. CEO Nikolaus West highlighted the importance of specialized data infrastructure for AI operating in real-world environments. Mike Butcher | TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/ghGef2jv #AI #ArtificalIntelligence

Perplexity is reportedly in talks to secure a new funding round at an impressive $18 billion valuation, nearly doubling from November’s estimate. The AI-powered search company, backed by NVIDIA, is seeking to raise between $500 million and $1 billion as it strengthens its position against competitors like Google's Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. https://lnkd.in/ebtjCDVP

Dubai-based startup ClearGrid has emerged from stealth with $10 million in funding to revolutionize debt collection using AI. Co-founders Mohammad Al Zaben, Khalid Bin Bader Al Saud, and Mohammed AlKhalili are developing AI-driven solutions to help lenders recover debt efficiently while ensuring borrower trust. Investors backing ClearGrid include BECO Capital, Nuwa Capital, and RAED Ventures. Tage Kene-Okafor | TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/d7VRv9wS #Fintech #FintechNews

Pluralis Research has secured $7.6M in seed funding to advance 'Actually Open AI' through its novel 'Protocol Learning' approach. The round was co-led by Union Square Ventures and CoinFund, with participation from Variant and Topology Ventures. Founded by Alexander Long, Pluralis aims to decentralize AI model development, enabling broader participation while ensuring contributors retain an economic stake. Nick Grossman | USV https://lnkd.in/eNrJknwZ #AI #ArtificalIntelligence

Polish healthtech startup Jutro Medical has secured a €12M Series A round, led by KAYA VC and RIO ASI, with participation from Inovo.vc. The company provides AI-powered primary healthcare services, integrating online and offline care. CEO & Founder Adam Janczewski highlights their work in automating operational processes so doctors can focus on patient care. Lucy Adams | Tech.eu https://lnkd.in/eCHsv6YX #HealthTech

Tera AI has emerged from stealth with $7.8 million in seed funding to advance zero-shot navigation for autonomous robots. Led by Tony Zhang, the company is developing a hardware-agnostic AI system that enhances robots' spatial reasoning capabilities, enabling them to navigate more efficiently with existing cameras and GPUs. Investors backing this round include Felicis, Inovia Capital, Caltech, Wilson Hill Ventures, and Naval Ravikant. Kate Park | TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/g8muBDNz #AI #ArtificalIntelligence