Humans& Secures $480 Million in Funding, Valuation Hits $4.48 Billion

Recently Closed Funding Rounds

1. Humans&
   Amount: $480 million
   Valuation: $4.48 billion
   Details: Founded by former researchers from OpenAI and Alphabet, this human-centric AI startup focuses on empowering users through AI technology.
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2. OpenEvidence
   Amount: $250 million
   Valuation: Doubled to $1.2 billion
   Details: This Miami-based startup specializes in training chatbots using data from scientific journals.
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3. Ivo
   Amount: $55 million
   Details: A legal AI startup that has recently raised funds to enhance its offerings.
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4. Higgsfield AI
   Amount: $80 million
   Details: Founded by a former AI lead at Snapchat, the San Francisco-based startup focuses on innovative AI solutions.
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Startups Currently Raising Funds

1. Skild AI
   Details: Announced a $1.4 billion growth-stage funding round in January 2026, marking one of the largest raises in robotics startup funding.
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2. Run:AI
   Details: Insight Partners made their first investment in Run:AI during its Series B round.
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3. Moonshot AI
   Valuation: Approximately $4.8 billion
   Details: This Alibaba-backed startup is nearing the closure of another funding round.
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Insights

January 2026 has seen significant funding activity in the AI sector, with several startups closing large rounds and others actively raising funds. The trend indicates strong investor confidence in AI technologies across various applications, including legal tech, healthcare, and robotics.