AI Business Weekly: Funding Updates for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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Welcome

Good morning, readers! In today’s edition, we’re spotlighting some incredible founders and startups making big moves in the AI industry. These funding rounds represent not only milestones but opportunities for innovation and growth. Let’s celebrate the trailblazers shaping the future of AI!

Today’s Highlights

1. SoftBank in Talks to Lead $500M for Skild AI

SoftBank is reportedly in discussions to lead a $500 million funding round for Skild AI, a robotics software startup.
📖 Read more on Investing.com

2. Bonsai Robotics Secures $15M Series A

Bonsai Robotics, specializing in physical AI for agriculture, raised $15M to enhance its platform and commercialize solutions.
📖 Details here

3. Databricks Raises $15.25B in Equity and Debt

Databricks raised a whopping $15.25 billion, valuing the company at $62 billion, to expand its AI data analytics software.
📖 Read the story

4. VideaHealth Closes $40M Series B

AI dentistry startup VideaHealth has raised $40M, aiming to revolutionize dental care with cutting-edge AI-driven solutions.
📖 Learn more on SiliconANGLE

5. Earth AI Lands $20M for Expansion

Mining-focused Earth AI raised $20M in Series B to scale its exploration projects to 50+ sites globally.
📖 Read on Mining Magazine

6. Qsic Bags $25M Series B

Qsic, an AI-powered in-store audio platform, secured $25M to expand its retail media solutions.
📖 Discover the full story

7. Atomicwork Raises $25M Series A

Enterprise AI startup Atomicwork raised $25M to launch its agentic AI models for enterprise use.
📖 More on Inc42

8. Naked Raises $38M for AI Digital Insurance

South Africa-based Naked raised $38M in Series B2 to expand its AI-driven insurance platform.
📖 Full details on Bitcoinke

9. Treatment.com AI Acquires Alea Health

Treatment.com AI is set to acquire Alea Health, integrating mental health and voice AI into its platform.
📖 Details on TipRanks

10. HEALWELL AI Secures $30M for Orion Health Acquisition

HEALWELL AI raised $30M to fund its acquisition of Orion Health, aiming to strengthen international healthcare AI.
📖 Learn more on TipRanks

Final Thoughts

Today’s funding announcements showcase the incredible momentum in the AI ecosystem. From robotics and agriculture to healthcare and retail, these updates highlight how diverse and transformative the applications of AI have become. Founders and startups are not just securing capital—they’re driving change, solving complex challenges, and paving the way for a smarter, more connected future.

As we celebrate these successes, remember that every investment reflects the confidence of the global market in AI’s potential to revolutionize industries. Whether it's scaling new technologies, enhancing human capabilities, or reshaping traditional sectors, AI is proving to be the cornerstone of innovation.

Tomorrow, I’ll be back with more updates on the latest funding news. Keep an eye out for the next edition, where we’ll continue to shine a spotlight on the movers and shakers in the AI space. If you’d like to suggest a founder or company to feature, feel free to reach out—this newsletter is for the community, by the community.

Until then, stay curious, and thank you for being part of our AI Business Weekly family.