Ai Startups news and trends

Meta Vet Yann LeCun’s AI Startup Pulls in $1 Billion
artificial intelligence // March 10, 2026

AMI, an AI startup founded by Meta’s former chief scientist, has raised $1.03 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 newsletter, PYMNTS...

Ex-OpenAI Research Chief Aims to Bring AI to Manufacturing
artificial intelligence // March 04, 2026

OpenAI’s former chief research officer is reportedly raising $70 million for a manufacturing-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup. 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...

Investors Ramp up Bets on the Agent Economy
Artificial Intelligence // March 02, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are moving beyond simple automation to ease the human bottleneck across finance and enterprise workflows. Led by Sphinx Labs’ $7.1 million seed round and Basis’ new $1.15 billion valuation, startups are deploying autonomous systems that operate like digital employees. Get the...

ZaiNar Raises $100 Million for AI-Powered GPS Alternative
Investments // February 19, 2026

California-based startup ZaiNar has raised $100 million to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered GPS alternative. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Forget Browsing. The Agentic AI Internet of Tomorrow Will Find You First

May 13, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon herald the biggest internet shake-up since dial-up gave way to WiFi. 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, you agree to […]

Forestay’s New $220M Fund Targets the ‘Inflection Point’ in AI Startups

July 11, 2024
High interest rates usually spell trouble for venture capital (VC) firms. But with a hot hand to play like AI and cybersecurity, and a shrewd evaluation strategy for potential investments,...

Quick Reads
Chinese AI Firm Moonshot Aims for $18 Billion Valuation

March 15, 2026
Chinese startup Moonshot AI is reportedly looking to raise $1 billion 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Meta Vet Yann LeCun’s AI Startup Pulls in $1 Billion

March 10, 2026
AMI, an AI startup founded by Meta’s former chief scientist, has raised $1.03 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Ex-OpenAI Research Chief Aims to Bring AI to Manufacturing

March 04, 2026
OpenAI’s former chief research officer is reportedly raising $70 million for a manufacturing-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

ZaiNar Raises $100 Million for AI-Powered GPS Alternative

February 19, 2026
California-based startup ZaiNar has raised $100 million to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered GPS alternative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...