Big Tech and Startup Moves: OpenAI Chip, Qualcomm-Modular, Salesforce-Fin
Key Questions
What custom chip did OpenAI unveil?
OpenAI introduced its first custom chip called Jalapeño, developed with Broadcom. It aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia for AI training.
Which acquisitions did Qualcomm and Salesforce complete?
Qualcomm acquired Modular for $3.6B to strengthen its AI software capabilities. Salesforce bought Fin for $3.6B to enhance enterprise automation.
What funding rounds occurred for Mistral and DeepSeek?
Mistral is raising €3B at a €20B valuation. DeepSeek raised $7.4B at a $50B valuation.
Are there new AI startups receiving funding?
Neura Robotics raised $1.4B in Series C. Prometheus secured $12B at a $41B valuation, while TensorWave raised $350M for GPU cloud infrastructure.
What other AI companies announced raises?
CNTXT AI raised $60M for sovereign AI efforts. Pramaana Labs secured $27M in seed funding focused on verification AI.
OpenAI unveiled first custom chip 'Jalapeño' with Broadcom, challenging Nvidia. Qualcomm acquired Modular for $3.6B to expand AI chip software. Salesforce acquired Fin for $3.6B for enterprise AI automation. OpenAI acquired Ona. DoorDash launched AI chatbot. Mistral raising €3B at €20B valuation. DeepSeek raised $7.4B at $50B. Neura Robotics $1.4B Series C. Prometheus $12B at $41B. Manifold AI world models funding. CNTXT AI $60M for sovereign AI. Pramaana Labs $27M seed for verification AI. TensorWave $350M for GPU cloud.