AI and startup security companies bloom on cloudy days

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This week confirmed that even when current events blur the prospects, some startups still manage to raise significant amounts of funding, such as those involved in security and sovereignty, find tails.

The most interesting startup stories of the week

Uncertainty is usually not rhyming with investment. But there is always security money, whether online or IRL.

Counter: AI startup companies They raised $ 110 billion in 2024An increase of 62% compared to 2023, while total start -up funding decreased by 12% per year.

Meanwhile, European startup companies in the technological space for defense, security and sustainability raised $ 5.2 billion last year, Record 10% of all VC funding in the region.

European you have: French champion Mistral Ai was in the spotlight this week during the Paris summit, with his AI assistant becoming The most stressed iOS app In France.

Security M & AS: Details of the security conformity company acquired security software Review SafeBase For $ 250 millionS And Cyberaark, an identity security company, I bought a launch of Zilla Security For $ 165 million in cash, with an additional $ 10 million contingent at certain stages.

The most interesting news about VC and funding this week

The startups in a wide range of sectors have announced funding circles this week. Plus, the Funds Fund should soon have more investment capital.

Money in the bank: Zeta, based in Bengaluru Banking Software Provider, now is worth $ 2 billion After raising $ 50 million from a strategic investor.

How many notes: Supported by Google Boston Quantum Startup Quera provided $ 230 million debt Through a convertible note, with an undisclosed assessment that its CEO said it was “a” very significant increase “compared to its previous round.

Forest: Starting carbon to remove carbon chestnut carbon Close a round of Serie B funding of $ 160 million Let’s turn old farms into forests.

Firstname.ai: Australian Health Tech Startup Harrison.Ai elevated Circle of Series C of $ 112 million For his medical diagnostic software with AI, Annalise.Ai, which is focused on radiology, and Franklin.Ai, which is focused on the pathology.

Easy accounts: Just six months after raising $ 29 million, American Startup Freedy Health Close Series C of $ 52.5 million To simplify medical charging.

Manifesto: Latent Labs, launching AI biotechnology founded by a former DeepMind researcher, I got out of stealth mode with $ 50 million in funding.

Crystal ball: Israeli bootable voyantis scored $ 41 million Apply AI to help companies understand the value of their customers’ lives.

Three times luck? Peter Till founder Fund is about to close Another $ 3 billion fundAccording to sources. This will be the third growth fund of the company.

Not least

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