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Welcome to today’s edition of AI Business Weekly. The AI investment landscape remains strong, with major funding rounds fueling innovation across defense tech, e-commerce, content creation, and enterprise AI. Today’s highlights include a defense and aerospace startup securing a major investment at a $5.3 billion valuation, an AI-powered research assistant expanding into the US and Europe, and an AI-driven content creation platform attracting significant early-stage funding.

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Defense Tech Startup Shield AI Hits $5.3B Valuation

Defense and aerospace startup Shield AI has raised $240 million in an F-1 strategic funding round, pushing its valuation to $5.3 billion. The company specializes in AI-driven autonomous aircraft designed for high-risk military operations. This investment comes amid growing interest in AI-powered defense systems, following Epirus’ $250 million Series D round for anti-drone technology.
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DeepScout Raises €600K to Optimize E-Commerce Pricing with AI

Prague-based AI startup DeepScout has secured €600K in funding to enhance its market intelligence platform, which helps e-commerce businesses optimize pricing and product strategies. The AI-driven system continuously analyzes competitor pricing and demand trends, allowing retailers to adjust their pricing dynamically and maximize revenue.
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AI-Powered Content Creation Startup Phot.AI Raises $2.7M in Seed Funding

Phot.AI, an AI-powered content creation platform, has raised $2.7 million in a seed funding round led by Info Edge Ventures. The startup provides AI-assisted tools for generating high-quality images, videos, and other content for businesses and creators. Over 50 angel investors participated in the round, including notable names from the startup ecosystem.
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Belgian AI Startup Conveo Secures $5.3M to Scale AI-Powered Research Coworker

Belgian startup Conveo has raised $5.3 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered research assistant into the US and Europe. The platform enables businesses to gather deep customer insights through AI-driven video interviews. Investors include Y Combinator, 6 Degrees Capital, Entourage Capital, and Pitchdrive.
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AI Startup Beacon.li Raises $7M in Series A Led by Sorin Investments

Beacon.li, an AI-driven enterprise product assistant, has secured $7 million in a Series A round led by Sorin Investments. The startup helps businesses streamline operations by using AI-powered automation to improve productivity and decision-making. The investment will support product development and expansion.
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📢 AI Continues to Dominate Investment Trends

AI-driven startups continue to attract significant investment across industries, from defense and research to content creation and enterprise automation. As competition intensifies, companies are leveraging AI to drive efficiency, innovation, and scale. Stay tuned for more updates.

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