... large-scale AI systems, is in talks for a new multi-billion dollar funding round at a very high valuation. This signifies that investors are keen to support auxiliary technologies that are essential for the development of the AI ecosystem. Generally, such mega-deals are creating a wave of new "unicorns" (or even "decacorns" with valuations over $10 billion), particularly in the artificial intelligence segment. Analysts note that in the second quarter of 2025, up to 45% of all venture ...

... indicates that the first half of 2025 has produced the strongest venture capital funding since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume for the half-year has surged approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to last year, largely driven by mega-deals in the artificial intelligence sector. Overall, this positive trend signifies the return of private equity to the startup market and the formation of a new wave of venture growth. Venture deals are now encompassing all regions — from Silicon ...

... billion for developing “safe” AI systems. Moreover, industry reports indicate that company Anthropic is in final negotiations for a new round of funding between $3–5 billion, which could lift its valuation to an astronomical ~$170 billion. Such mega-deals are generating a new wave of unicorns and even “decacorns” (valuations exceeding $10 billion), particularly in the AI space. Analysts estimate that in the second quarter of 2025, up to 45% of all global venture funding was directed toward ...

... is buying biotech startup Verve Therapeutics for up to $1.3 billion. Coupled with recent multi-billion dollar deals in the tech sector, this signals that major corporations are once again willing to spend heavily on acquiring promising startups. AI: Mega-Deals and Record Valuations The artificial intelligence sector continues to attract record investment, with deal sizes growing every month. According to insiders, Elon Musk-founded startup xAI is planning another mega-round – over $4 billion in ...

... ServiceNow — Moveworks : The American company ServiceNow acquired the startup Moveworks (an AI platform for enterprise automation) for approximately $2.85 billion, enhancing its products with artificial intelligence capabilities. In addition to these mega-deals, there are also less publicized acquisitions, particularly in AI and cybersecurity sectors. For example, Amazon has entered the race for advanced AI technologies by acquiring the startup Bee , which creates wearable devices with artificial ...