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Jeff Bezos returns to an operational role as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, an AI startup focused on engineering and manufacturing. The company is backed by $6.2 billion and aims to optimize manufacturing processes for various industries. It enters a competitive AI landscape dominated by tech giants.

NexDash secures €5M to electrify diesel fleets. Donnerstag.ai raises €4.3M for AI-driven claims management. Delta Charge receives $4.3M for EV charging solutions.

Integral, a Berlin-based AI accounting firm, bought cleverlohn. It also secured €12 million in funding. This move expands Integral's AI capabilities. It aims to create a leading AI-first advisory firm.

Agentio, an AI platform for creator-led advertising, just raised $40M. The Series B round, led by Forerunner, aims to scale its AI infrastructure and expand its reach across platforms. Agentio connects brands and creators, streamlining ad campaigns. The company plans to triple its workforce in 2026.

5. Federato Secures $100M Series D Funding (Cited in 4 tech media)

Federato, an AI insurtech firm, just landed $100M in Series D funding. Goldman Sachs Alternatives led the round. Existing investors also participated. The funds will fuel Federato's AI-driven insurance platform. It aims to modernize underwriting.

AgroStar, an Indian agri-tech startup, just raised $30 million. Just Climate led the funding round. Existing investors also participated. The money will fuel expansion, innovation, and AI development. AgroStar aims to improve farming practices and market access for millions of farmers.

Distalmotion receives $150M to boost US presence of DEXTER. The surgical robot system is set to expand in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The focus is outpatient surgery. New funding fuels growth. A new chairman joins the board.

Anthropic receives a $15B investment from Microsoft and Nvidia. This strengthens its position against OpenAI. The funds will fuel AI infrastructure development. New data centers are planned in Texas and New York. This creates jobs but sparks political debate. Government shutdown ends, Disney earnings disappoint, and the Supreme Court takes up Trump's case against Cook.

Keen Venture Partners closes Europe's largest defense tech VC fund. The fund aims to bolster European security with investments in cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and more. Geopolitical tensions drive increased defense spending.

10. Ramp Secures $300M, Valuation Soars to $32B (Cited in 4 tech media)

Fintech Ramp hits $32B valuation after $300M funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round. Ramp's revenue exceeds $1B annually, boasting positive cash flow. AI features automate invoice processing. Customers reportedly save time and money.

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