Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial movements in the AI ecosystem, including venture capital investments, strategic acquisitions, IPO's and funding rounds for AI companies.

Feb 4, 2026

Florida Polytechnic University Receives $2.9M for AI and Cybersecurity Lab

Florida Polytechnic University has been awarded nearly $3 million in federal funding to establish the Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory, a hands-on facility for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research and training.

Feb 4, 2026

VulcanForms Raises $220 Million to Expand U.S. Digital Metal Manufacturing Platform

VulcanForms has secured $220 million in Series D financing led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital to expand its integrated digital metal manufacturing facilities in the United States.

Feb 4, 2026

Aura to Acquire Qoria and List on ASX

Aura has announced plans to acquire Qoria through an Australian scheme of arrangement, with the combined company set to trade on the ASX under the ticker AXQ. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will create a global leader in online safety and wellbeing solutions.

Feb 4, 2026

Loop AI Raises $14 Million Series A to Expand Restaurant AI Platform

Loop AI has raised $14 million in Series A funding led by Nyca Partners to expand its AI platform for restaurant and retail back-office operations, with Osama Bedier joining the company's board.

Feb 4, 2026

Shield Technology Partners Secures $100 Million Investment from Thrive Holdings

Shield Technology Partners has received a $100 million investment from Thrive Holdings to enhance its AI-driven IT services platform and pursue strategic acquisitions across the United States.

Feb 4, 2026

Principle Raises $2M to Bring AI Wargaming to Corporate Strategy

San Francisco-based startup Principle has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven strategic foresight platform that simulates competitive futures for enterprises.

Feb 4, 2026

Tyler Technologies to Acquire For The Record for $258 Million

Tyler Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire For The Record for $258 million, integrating courtroom recording and AI transcription tools into its Courts & Justice portfolio.

Feb 4, 2026

CloudForge Raises $3.95 Million to Expand AI Platform for Metals Supply Chain

CloudForge has emerged from stealth with $3.95 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered sales and procurement platform for the metals supply chain. The round included investments from Zero Infinity Partners, Resolute Ventures, and Bienville Capital.

Feb 4, 2026

Massimo Group Signs LOI to Acquire AI Firm FST Development

Massimo Group has entered a non-binding letter of intent to acquire FST Development Company Limited, an AI technology firm specializing in intelligent hardware and system-level solutions. The deal aims to integrate AI capabilities into Massimo’s mobility and health technology operations.

Feb 4, 2026

Fieldguide Raises $75 Million Series C Led by Goldman Sachs

Fieldguide has raised $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, bringing its valuation to $700 million. The company plans to expand its AI-native platform that integrates agentic AI with human professionals for audit and advisory services.

Feb 4, 2026

MITO AI Raises $4.5M Pre-Seed to Develop Collaborative AI Video Platform

MITO AI has secured $4.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to advance its collaborative AI-powered video creation platform for filmmakers and creative teams.

Feb 4, 2026

Lemon Learning Acquires Aidaxis to Expand Desktop and AI Capabilities

Lemon Learning has acquired Aidaxis to extend its digital adoption platform to desktop applications and strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Feb 4, 2026

Tian Ruixiang to Acquire Hong Kong AI and Crypto-Enabled Insurance Broker

Tian Ruixiang Holding Ltd announced plans to acquire a Hong Kong-based AI and crypto-enabled insurance broker through a share-for-share exchange, expecting $200 million in annual revenue growth following the deal.

Feb 4, 2026

Breezy Launches AI Operating System for Residential Real Estate

Breezy, founded by James Harris and Afterpay co-founders Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen, has launched an AI operating system for residential real estate professionals and raised $10 million in pre-seed funding led by Ribbit Capital.

Feb 3, 2026

SpaceX Acquires xAI to Build Space-Based AI Data Centers

SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, merging the two firms to develop orbital data centers powered by solar energy and launched via Starship.

Feb 2, 2026

Arkero Raises $6 Million Pre-Seed Funding, Partners with Major Sports Teams

Arkero has raised $6 million in pre-seed funding led by Game Changers Ventures, with participation from 776, BoxGroup, and others, and announced partnerships with teams from MLS, NWSL, and the English Football League.

Feb 2, 2026

Oracle Plans $50 Billion Financing for 2026 Cloud Infrastructure Expansion

Oracle announced plans to raise between $45 and $50 billion in 2026 through a mix of debt and equity financing to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity for major clients including AMD, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, TikTok, and xAI.

Feb 2, 2026

Northslope Raises $22M to Expand Palantir-Native AI Platform

Northslope has raised $22 million in Series A funding to scale its Forward Deployed Engineering model and expand its AI application platform built for the Palantir operating system. The round was co-led by Friends & Family Capital and Goldcrest Capital.

Feb 2, 2026

Reveal Technology Acquires Anomaly Six to Expand Tactical Intelligence Platform

Reveal Technology has acquired Anomaly Six, integrating its digital intelligence tools with Reveal’s geospatial and human terrain platforms to enhance real-time decision-making for defense operators.

Feb 2, 2026

Compa Raises $35M Series B to Expand AI Compensation Platform

Compa has raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Jump Capital to expand its AI-driven compensation intelligence platform, which helps enterprises make real-time pay decisions using data from across its customer network.

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