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Parloa Reaches $3B Valuation with $350M Funding
German AI firm Parloa secured $350 million, boosting its valuation to $3 billion for conversational customer experience automation. This voice-first AI technology is reshaping enterprise support to feel more human-like.
The funding highlights a shift toward digital services mimicking human interaction.
ClickHouse Hits $15B Valuation with AI Database Push and Langfuse Acquisition
ClickHouse achieved a $15 billion valuation through AI database advancements and acquiring Langfuse. This positions it strongly in AI-driven data management.
The move underscores growing demand for AI-optimized databases.
Higgsfield Becomes $1.3B AI Video Unicorn
San Francisco-based Higgsfield closed an $80 million Series A extension, valuing it at over $1.3 billion with $200 million annualized revenue. Investors include Accel, GFT Ventures, and Menlo Ventures.
It specializes in AI video generation.
Aikido Security Reaches $1B Valuation as Europe's Fastest Cyber Unicorn
Belgian Aikido secured $60 million Series B, hitting $1 billion valuation for its developer-first security platform. It unifies security across code, cloud, and runtime with actionable intelligence.
This marks a shift in enterprise security paradigms.
Equal1 Raises $60M for Quantum Servers
Irish quantum semiconductor firm Equal1 raised $60 million to deploy silicon-based Bell-1 quantum servers. The tech shifts quantum computing to standard data centers using existing processes.
It promises scalable, cost-effective solutions.
Inferact Secures $150M Seed at $800M Valuation
AI infrastructure startup Inferact raised $150 million in seed funding co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Additional investors include Sequoia, Altimeter, Redpoint, and ZhenFund.
The round values it at $800 million for AI inference.
Mia Labs Closes $20M Series A for AI Car Dealership Tools
Austin-based Mia Labs raised $20 million Series A led by Permanent Capital Ventures for AI tools targeting car dealerships. Total raised now $29 million including prior seed.
Funding announced January 22, 2026.
D-Orbit Raises $53M Series D Tranche for In-Space Computing
D-Orbit secured $53 million first tranche of Series D led by Azimut Group to power in-space computing. Further close expected in the round.
Total for current round is $53 million so far.
Unbox Robotics Raises $28M Series B for Warehouse Automation
Unbox Robotics secured $28 million Series B to expand warehouse automation and intralogistics robotics. It focuses on faster sorting, fewer errors, and higher throughput.
Robotics funding is rebounding with clear ROI metrics.
DayOne Data Centers Secures $2B Series C
Singapore's DayOne Data Centers raised over $2 billion Series C led by Coatue for hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure. Expansion targets Europe and Asia-Pacific with 1GW customer commitments.
It's one of the largest private raises in the sector.
Ethernovia Raises $90M for High-Speed Networking Chips
Ethernovia secured $90 million to build chips for 'physical AI' enabling real-time data movement. This supports AI moving into machines beyond model inference.
Funding highlights infrastructure needs for applied AI.
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50M African Healthcare AI Initiative
Gates Foundation and OpenAI started a $50 million program to deploy AI in African healthcare systems. It aims to bring measurable business impact in real-world environments.
This ties innovation to healthcare access.