AI Funding & Investment

Moonshot AI Raises $500M Series C, Valuation Reaches $4.3B as Kimi Models Gain Global Traction

Beijing-based Moonshot AI has raised $500 million in a Series C funding round, strengthening its position as one of China’s leading artificial intelligence companies. The round was led by IDG Capital, with participation from existing backers Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings, according to reports. The financing values Moonshot AI at $4.3 billion and lifts its cash reserves to more than 10 billion yuan.

Founded by Yang Zhilin, Moonshot AI develops the Kimi family of large language models, including the Kimi K2 Thinking model, which has posted strong benchmark performance and driven rapid growth in overseas API revenue and paying users. The company is not pursuing an IPO in the near term, focusing instead on scaling AI research and global adoption.

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Nvidia Introduces New Jetson Thor Computers for Robotics and Edge AI

Insider Brief Nvidia introduced two new Jetson Thor computer modules designed to bring robotics and edge AI workloads onto smaller, more power-efficient systems. According to

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Dutch Construction Robotics Maker Monumental Raises $32M in Series B Funding

Insider Brief Monumental, a Dutch robotics company that builds autonomous bricklaying systems for construction sites, has raised $32 million in Series B funding. The round

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Germany’s microagi Raises $55M in Seed Round Funding to Develop Industrial Robotics Deployment Platform

Insider Brief European robotics deployment company microagi has raised $55 million in seed funding to expand Atlas, its data and deployment platform for industrial companies.