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Startup Cohere Raises $500 Million for Its AI Model for Enterprises
August 14, 2025

In the artificial intelligence (AI) model race, news headlines usually congregate around the competition among OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, DeepSeek and xAI. But there are many more startups developing frontier AI models beyond the favored five.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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OpenAI Considering Investment in Venture to Connect Brains and Computers
August 12, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to invest in a new venture that aims to connect human brains with computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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OpenAI and Google Vets’ Periodic Labs Seeks $200 Million Investment
August 11, 2025

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly leading a $200 million investment into startup Periodic Labs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Lyric Raises $43 Million for AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform
August 05, 2025

Supply chain platform Lyric says it has raised $43.5 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Ramp Raises $500 Million to Fund Financial Automation AI Agent
July 30, 2025

Expense management startup Ramp is reportedly now a $22.5 billion company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Anthropic Seeks $170 Billion Valuation in Iconiq-Led Funding Round
July 29, 2025

Anthropic reportedly aims to raise $5 billion in a funding round that would value it at $170 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Anthropic Seeks $150 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
July 25, 2025

Anthropic is reportedly in talks on a funding round that would more than double its valuation, from the current $61.5 billion to more than $150 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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OSL Group Secures $300 Million to Expand Digital Asset Platform
July 25, 2025

Digital asset platform OSL Group secured $300 million in an equity financing round to accelerate its global expansion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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AI Research Firm Reka Valued at $1 Billion 
July 22, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) research/product development firm Reka AI has raised $110 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...