... compared to the previous year. Major funding rounds are predominantly centered in the United States: for instance, in June, Meta invested $14.3 billion in Californian startup Scale AI, marking the largest deal of the quarter. Following this, a series of mega-rounds continued with AI companies across various fields, with several projects attracting investments of over $1 billion each. Notably, startup Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, raised $2 billion—a record sum for such an early stage. ...

... acquiring promising startups. AI: Mega-Deals and Record Valuations The artificial intelligence sector continues to attract record investment, with deal sizes growing every month. According to insiders, Elon Musk-founded startup xAI is planning another mega-round – over $4 billion in equity, in addition to a previously announced $5 billion in debt financing. Such a colossal sum reflects how expensive it has become to develop and implement modern AI systems (requiring powerful computing resources, ...

... artificial intelligence sector remains the main driver of the venture boom in 2025, setting records in funding volumes. Investors globally are eager to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal sums into the most promising projects. Almost every week, new mega-rounds are announced, confirming AI's status as the main "magnet" for venture capital. For example, Elon Musk's xAI project raised about $10 billion ($5 billion in equity and $5 billion in debt), acquiring vast resources to develop AI platforms ...

... billion). This uptick in exits provides venture funds with much-anticipated opportunities to profitably realize their investments. AI Investments Reach New Records Investment in artificial intelligence continues to set new highs. Following a series of mega-rounds in 2024, the trend has only intensified in 2025. A prime example is AI solutions startup Glean, which raised $150 million just nine months after its previous round, doubling its valuation to $7.2 billion. Even more impressive is Anysphere—creators ...

... capital arena is exhibiting unprecedented dynamics, with new billions being poured into AI startups and massive IPOs. This day is marked not only by new investment deals but also by positive predictions for the global startup market. Discover important mega-rounds, new technologies, and trends shaping the future of venture funds and how they will influence the development of investment rounds. Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: The AI Investment Race, New Wave of IPOs,...