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Twelve Labs raises $100 million as enterprises finally index their video
Video understanding startup Twelve Labs has raised $100 million to expand its models that make video archives searchable and analyzable, one of several signs that enterprise AI budgets are moving beyond text.
Together AI raises $800 million at an $8.3 billion valuation as open-source infrastructure heats up
Together AI, the San Francisco platform for running open-source AI models, has raised $800 million in a round led by Aramco Ventures, valuing the company at $8.3 billion. It is one of the largest infrastructure rounds of the year.
LeapXpert raises $180 million: regulated industries are buying AI guardrails, not just AI
LeapXpert, the New York platform that makes business communication over consumer messaging apps compliant and auditable, has raised $180 million. The round says as much about AI adoption as it does about messaging.
AI agents startup 8090 Solutions raises $135 million to replace enterprise software seats
8090 Solutions, the AI agents platform co-founded by investor Chamath Palihapitiya, has raised $135 million on the thesis that agents will replace seats, not just assist them. The wager divides the software industry.
AI grants and funding for US small businesses: where to apply
Building or adopting AI does not have to be fully self-funded. From SBIR and STTR to state programs, these are the funding sources US small businesses should know.