AI Business Weekly: Nextworld’s $65M Funding, Safe Superintelligence’s $20B Valuation & AI Stock Market Update (Feb 7, 2025)

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AI funding activity continues at a rapid pace, with Nextworld securing $65 million to expand its enterprise AI platform and Safe Superintelligence reportedly targeting a $20 billion valuation. Other major funding rounds today highlight growing investor confidence in AI deployment, automation, and enterprise solutions.

This edition covers the biggest AI startup investments and today’s top AI stock market gainers and losers.

Today’s Highlights

💡 Nextworld Secures $65M to Accelerate AI-Driven ERP Innovation

Nextworld has secured $65 million in Series F funding to expand its AI-driven enterprise technology solutions. The round was led by McVaney Investment Partnership as the company prepares for aggressive growth in 2025.
👤 Connect with Kylee McVaney, Founder & CEO
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🤖 Safe Superintelligence Aims for $20B Valuation

AI startup Safe Superintelligence (SSI), co-founded by former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, is reportedly raising funds to quadruple its valuation from $5B to $20B. The company focuses on developing AI that surpasses human intelligence while ensuring safety.
👤 Connect with Ilya Sutskever, Co-Founder
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📊 TrueFoundry Raises $19M for AI Deployment at Scale

AI infrastructure startup TrueFoundry has secured $19 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI deployment and scaling platform. The round was led by Intel Capital, with participation from Eniac Ventures & Peak XV Surge.
👤 Connect with Nikunj Bajaj, Co-Founder & CEO
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🏢 Cognida.ai Raises $15M to Expand Enterprise AI Solutions

Cognida.ai, a company offering AI-powered solutions for enterprise automation, has raised $15 million in funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. The funding will support team expansion and go-to-market acceleration.
👤 Connect with Feroze Mohammed, CEO
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💼 Model ML Raises $12M to Build AI Workspaces for Finance

AI startup Model ML has secured $12 million in funding to develop AI-powered tools for financial professionals. The round was led by Y Combinator & LocalGlobe, with participation from angel investors in banking and private equity.
👤 Connect with Chaz Englander, Co-Founder
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📈 AI Stock Market Update (February 7, 2025)

After market close, here are today’s top AI stock movers:

📊 AI Gainers

• BigBear.ai (BBAI): +27.03% ($8.60) – Strong investor confidence in AI-driven defense analytics.

• Symbotic (SYM): +1.42% ($26.36) – AI-powered warehouse automation demand rises.

• NVIDIA (NVDA): +0.99% ($129.86) – Continued AI chip sector momentum.

📉 AI Decliners

• SoundHound AI (SOUN): -1.07% ($15.61) – Slight pullback after recent rally.

• C3.ai (AI): -0.53% ($33.47) – Volatility following earnings report.

• Palantir (PLTR): -0.39% ($110.82) – Market correction despite strong AI adoption.

📉 Market trends: AI stocks remain strong despite sector volatility.

📢 AI Continues to Reshape Industries

The AI industry continues to attract significant funding, with enterprise AI and automation leading investment trends. Nextworld’s $65 million round and Safe Superintelligence’s valuation goal signal strong momentum in the AI ecosystem.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates on the latest AI funding and acquisition trends.

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