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Upcoming Events & 2024 Trends in AI & The Week’s Biggest Funding Rounds

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As we move through 2024, it’s clear that AI is becoming a major force in the world. From improving healthcare to transforming transportation, AI is being used in powerful new ways. One key sign of its growing influence is the dramatic rise in global funding for AI and cloud technologies—from $40 billion in 2023 to $79 billion in 2024. This doubling of investment shows just how important AI is becoming across industries.

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The Week Biggest Funding Rounds

This week’s biggest funding rounds highlight a strong investor focus on AI-driven robotics, with Physical Intelligence raising $400 million to improve robot functionality through AI-enhanced software. Additionally, there’s continued robust support for neuroscience and biotech startups, indicating that investors are increasingly betting on advancements in healthcare technologies, from brain-computer interfaces to drug development.

  1. Physical Intelligence, $400M

    • Sector: Robotics

    • Details:

      • Raised $400 million at a $2 billion valuation led by Jeff Bezos, Lux Capital, and Thrive Capital.

      • The company develops AI-enhanced software to be used across various robot models, eliminating the need for separate software for each model.

      • Founded in San Francisco, Physical Intelligence raised a $70 million seed round in March 2024 at a $400 million valuation.

      • Total funding raised: $470 million.

  2. Precision Neuroscience, $93M

    • Sector: Neuroscience

    • Details:

      • Raised a $93 million Series C funding round.

      • Specializes in brain-computer interface technology.

      • Founded in 2021, the company has raised $146 million.

  3. AmplifyBio, $50M

    • Sector: Biotech

    • Details:

      • Secured a $50 million investment (with potential to scale to $65 million) from Vitrian for a new manufacturing enablement center in Ohio.

      • Founded in 2021, AmplifyBio has raised nearly $330 million.

  4. Inquis Medical, $40M

    • Sector: Medical Technology

    • Details:

      • Closed a $40 million Series B round led by Marshall Wace.

      • Specializes in thrombectomy systems.

      • Founded in 2020, this is the company’s first round with a disclosed amount.

  5. PrognomiQ, $34M

    • Sector: Healthcare

    • Details:

      • Raised a $34 million Series D round led by Seer.

      • Develops detection tests for cancer and other complex diseases.

      • Founded in 2020, PrognomiQ has raised over $135 million.

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Hi! I'm Mariane Bekker, an investor and a tech executive with over a decade of experience building high-performing engineering teams at leading startups such as New Relic and Mindbody. I've led engineering through 5 acquisitions and 1 IPO. 

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