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OpenAI Raises $110 Billion in Record Funding Round, Valuation Hits $840 Billion
OpenAI announced a massive $110 billion funding round, including $30B from SoftBank, $30B from Nvidia, and $50B from Amazon, pushing its valuation to $840 billion. Amazon's investment includes access to 2 gigawatts of computing capacity via Trainium chips, with AWS as exclusive third-party cloud for OpenAI Frontier.
This reflects intense Big Tech competition in AI infrastructure.
Energy Tech Startup VoltaGrid Explores IPO or Sale at Over $10 Billion Valuation
VoltaGrid is considering an IPO or sale valuing it above $10 billion, engaging Blackstone and BlackRock. Earnings are projected at $1.1 billion by 2028, driven by AI power contracts with Oracle.
This move aims to fund rapid expansion in energy tech.
Zetrix Secures $40 Million from World Bank for Nasdaq IPO of AI Unit
Malaysian Zetrix AI Bhd received $40 million from the World Bank's IFC to expand digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The firm plans a Nasdaq listing for its AI unit by year-end.
Funding supports emerging market growth.
ByteDance-Backed Dongchedi Eyes $1.5 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Automotive platform Dongchedi, backed by ByteDance, is planning a Hong Kong IPO to raise $1-1.5 billion. Post-$600M funding in 2024, it's valued near $3 billion.
The company is hiring banks for the share sale.
Tencent-Backed AI Startup StepFun Plans $500 Million Hong Kong IPO
StepFun aims to raise $500 million via Hong Kong IPO for AI algorithmic development and expansion. This underscores Asian AI firms' public market push.
Timeline remains unconfirmed.
South Korea's RLWRLD Raises $26M for Industrial Robotics AI
RLWRLD secured $26M in Seed 2 funding, totaling $41M seed, from investors like Headline Asia and CJ Logistics. Funds support robotics foundation models trained in live industrial sites for warehouses and factories.
Proof-of-concept projects are underway in Korea and Japan.
Einride Secures $113M Funding for Electric Autonomous Freight
Einride raised $113M to expand electric and autonomous freight operations globally. An investor presentation in March 2026 will detail expansion plans.
This boosts sustainable logistics tech.
Zomato Founder Goyal's New Wearables Startup Raises $54M
Deepinder Goyal raised $54M for his new wearable technology startup. The initial funding supports development in the wearables sector.
Goyal leverages Zomato success for this venture.
Flycode Closes New Strategic Financing for Embodied Intelligence Ecosystem
Flycode, established in 2024, closed strategic funding from Hangzhou Jintou, marking its third round in a year. Proceeds fund ecosystem with robot systems like FLY·Tianshu and leasing platform Qingtianzu.
Focuses on technical foundations and nationwide partners.
AI Insurance Brokerage Harper Raises $46.8M in Series A and Seed
Harper, an AI-powered insurance brokerage, raised $46.8M in combined Series A and seed funding. The round supports platform growth in insurance tech.
This highlights AI applications in fintech.
Boston Startups Raise $918M in February; Code Metal and Tomorrow.io Hit Unicorn Status
Boston-area startups secured $918M in VC funding in February, following January's $1B. Code Metal and Tomorrow.io joined unicorn ranks.
Momentum continues in tech and startups.
SpaceX Targets Confidential U.S. IPO Filing in March for $50B Raise
SpaceX plans a confidential U.S. IPO filing in March, aiming for a record $50 billion raise. This positions it as a major entrepreneurship milestone.
Amazon considers similar moves with OpenAI ties.