2024 was a landmark year for the AI industry. According to TechCrunch, 49 startups secured over $100 million in funding, with seven raising over $1 billion and three securing multiple mega-funding rounds. This momentum continues into 2025. Despite it being early in the year, the number of US AI companies receiving over $100 million in funding is nearing double digits, with at least one round exceeding $1 billion. The following are the companies that have secured over $100 million in funding so far in 2025...

The rapid advancement of AI is leading to increased reliance on AI-generated code among developers. This trend is particularly evident in the latest batch of startups from Y Combinator (YC), a renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In a recent YouTube conversation, YC partner Jared Friedman revealed that 25% of the Winter 2025 (W25) batch have codebases that are 95% AI-generated. Friedman clarified...

According to the latest data from analysis company Dealroom, funding for AI startups reached $110 billion in 2024, representing a 62% increase from last year. In contrast, the overall funding situation in the tech industry was less favorable, with the total amount of funding for private equity-backed companies (including startups and growth companies) amounting to $227 billion, a 12% decrease from 2023. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney. Dealroom founder.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of the renowned French AI startup Mistral, stated that the company is fully committed to achieving its goal of an initial public offering (IPO). Founded in 2023 by researchers from tech giants like Google DeepMind and Meta, Mistral has rapidly risen in just two years, releasing a series of open-source AI models and launching chatbot-like technology.

Recently, the technology platform Gloo announced the acquisition of Faith Assistant (formerly known as Bible Chat), an AI-powered chatbot designed to help churches and faith groups engage more deeply with their members. Faith Assistant can be trained on the church's own content to ensure that the AI assistant's responses align with its beliefs and mission. Gloo is dedicated to serving a variety of organizations, including churches, support agencies, publishers, seminaries, and homeschooling families.

In 2024, Nvidia is actively investing in the field of artificial intelligence, having committed $1 billion to multiple startups. This initiative positions Nvidia as an indispensable supporter in the technological revolution, particularly in AI innovations propelled by its chip technology. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, an increasing number of startups are looking to leverage Nvidia's technology and funding to accelerate their growth and market positioning. In recent years, the rise of AI technology has driven transformation across various industries. Against this backdrop, Nvidia, as a global leader in graphics,

Despite the overall risk investment trend in Europe stabilizing, the vigorous development of AI startups may be overlooked. According to data from venture capital firms Balderton Capital and Dealroom, this year 25% of venture capital in Europe (approximately $13.7 billion) has flowed into AI startups, compared to just 15% four years ago. This has led to the emergence of several new unicorns, such as Poolside and Wayve. James Wise, a general partner at Balderton Capital, stated that...

Recently, researchers from Stanford University and the University of Hong Kong discovered that current AI Agents (such as Claude) are more easily disrupted by pop-ups than humans, with significantly reduced performance even when faced with simple pop-ups. According to the study, AI Agents achieved an average attack success rate of 86% when confronted with deliberately designed pop-ups in experimental environments, leading to a 47% decrease in task success rate. This finding has sparked new concerns regarding the safety of AI Agents, especially as they are assigned more autonomous tasks.

At the recent NVIDIA AI Summit, CEO Jensen Huang expressed high recognition for India's achievements in artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that there are currently over 2,000 AI companies participating in NVIDIA's incubation program in India, as well as over 100,000 trained AI developers. This number exceeds 650,000 globally, showcasing India's strategic position in AI technology development, which Huang refers to as 'Sovereign AI', meaning countries choose to independently build their own AI infrastructure.

In the 2024 startup investment market, artificial intelligence (AI) companies continue to play a significant role. Despite some voices in the market suggesting a decline in enthusiasm for AI, data shows that investors remain confident in this field. In the third quarter of this year, AI companies raised a total of $18.9 billion, accounting for 28% of all venture capital. Among them, OpenAI completed a round of funding amounting to $6.6 billion on October 2, marking the largest single round of funding in history. Below is a report from foreign tech media Tec

Recently, new data released by payment technology company Stripe has garnered widespread attention, showing that artificial intelligence (AI) startups are exhibiting an extraordinary speed in revenue growth. Unlike traditional software companies, these AI firms can reach millions of dollars in sales within just a year, which has surprised many. Note: Image generated by AI, licensed by Midjourney. In previous tech startup waves, many startups took years to achieve significant profitability, but now...

Recently, AI startup Runway announced a collaboration with renowned film production company Lionsgate. This news has caused quite a stir in the film industry, as it marks the first agreement between a major film company and an AI video model provider. Runway is headquartered in New York City and has received support from companies like Google. Although Runway's technology has already been used by some filmmakers in Hollywood, such as in the Oscar-winning film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once',

InsurStaq.ai, a startup focused on developing generative AI applications for the insurance industry, was founded by Mayan Kansal in 2022. The company successfully launched a large language model designed specifically for the insurance industry, InsurGPT, and received investment from Faad Network. However, after a year of operation, Mayan announced that he had to shut down the company. InsurStaq.ai excelled in the insurance sector, achieving enterprise-level compliance.

Mayfield Fund has announced the launch of the AI Garage project, providing up to $100 million in support for AI partner startups, aimed at helping early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into fundable companies. This program is distinct from other accelerators, recruiting a maximum of five entrepreneurs every six months and offering guidance and support within the company's office. Participants can receive funding ranging from $1 million to $5 million after their business plans are formulated. AI partners are defined as digital companions capable of collaborating with humans to enhance work efficiency across various industries, including product and engineering.