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xAI Secures $20 Billion in Funding, Valuation Hits $230 Billion Amid AI Investment Surge

Daily Summary of AI Startup Funding News — January 9, 2026

xAI

  • Funding Round Status: Closed
  • Size of Funding Round: $20 billion
  • Valuation: $230 billion
  • Source: CNBC

Anthropic

  • Funding Round Status: In talks to raise
  • Size of Funding Round: $10 billion
  • Valuation: $350 billion
  • Source: Tech Startups

Cyera

  • Funding Round Status: Closed
  • Size of Funding Round: $400 million
  • Valuation: $9 billion
  • Source: Tech Startups

ATG (by Paperspace founders)

  • Funding Round Status: Closed
  • Size of Funding Round: $15 million
  • Source: Tech Startups

Zhipu

  • Funding Round Status: Closed (IPO)
  • Size of Funding Round: $558 million (IPO)
  • Source: Tech Startups

This summary provides an overview of the latest funding activities among notable AI startups, reflecting the dynamic investment landscape in the sector.

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