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Decagon Raises $250M Series D for Conversational AI Agents
San Francisco-based Decagon, leader in conversational AI for customer experiences, announced $250 million Series D funding. The round supports expansion of its concierge AI solutions. This reflects surging investor interest in AI-driven customer service tech.
Genspark Closes $300M Series B and Launches AI Workspace 2.0
Palo Alto's Genspark launched AI Workspace 2.0, an all-in-one AI platform, alongside a $300 million Series B round. The funding accelerates development of integrated AI tools for enterprises. It highlights the demand for comprehensive AI productivity suites.
RobCo Secures $100M for Physical AI Robotics
German robotics firm RobCo raised $100 million to advance its Physical AI roadmap and U.S. market expansion. The investment funds enterprise deployments of AI-driven robots. This underscores growing focus on robotics in industrial applications.
Tenpoint Therapeutics Lands $235M Series B
Tenpoint Therapeutics raised $235 million in Series B funding led by Janus Henderson, EQT Nexus, and Hillhouse. The biotech startup focuses on innovative therapeutics. Total raised stands at $235 million as of Jan 29, 2026.
Waabi Raises Up to $1B for Autonomous Trucking and Robotaxi
University of Toronto spinout Waabi secured $750 million plus $250 million milestone funding from Uber for self-driving tech. Co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2, it targets trucking and robotaxi markets. CEO Raquel Urtasun emphasized scalable Physical AI platform.
CoreWeave Gets $2B Strategic Investment from Nvidia
CoreWeave received a $2 billion strategic investment from Nvidia dated Jan 26, 2026. The cloud computing firm powers AI workloads. This massive deal signals heavy backing for AI infrastructure.
Eliyan Corporation Secures $50M Strategic Funding
Eliyan raised $50 million led by Samsung Catalyst Fund, with Intel Capital, AMD, Arm, and Meta participating. The chip connectivity startup has raised ~$100M total. Funding supports semiconductor innovations for AI.
Rogo Raises $75M Series C Led by Sequoia
Rogo secured $75 million Series C led by Sequoia, with Henry Kravis and others, bringing total to $135M. The startup focuses on financial data tools. Announced Jan 29, 2026 amid AI funding surge.
Redwood Materials Closes $425M Series E for AI Data Batteries
Battery recycler Redwood Materials finalized $425 million Series E to support AI data center batteries. The funding powers sustainable energy solutions. It addresses growing demand for AI infrastructure power.
Mesh Security Announces $12M Series A
Palo Alto-based Mesh Security raised $12 million Series A led by Lobby Capital for its Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture platform. The funding enhances cloud security innovations. Additional $75M Series C noted in recent deals.