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OpenAI leads the pack in this week's biggest funding surprises
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OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, increasing its valuation to approximately $157 billion. Thrive Capital led the investment, with participation from Fidelity and SoftBank. OpenAI transitions to a for-profit benefit corporation, which allows co-founder Sam Altman to gain equity. The funding includes convertible notes, enabling investors to withdraw if structural changes are not met within a set timeframe.
In the AI sector, Poolside announced a $500 million Series B round, resulting in a $3 billion valuation. Kailera Therapeutics secured $400 million in Series A financing to develop treatments for chronic weight management. Aktis Oncology raised $175 million in Series B funding for research on alpha radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. Impulse Space obtained $150 million for developing orbital transfer vehicles. Nusano and Triveni Bio each raised $115 million for healthcare innovations, reflecting strong investment trends in biotech and medical technologies.
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