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Google invested $1 billion in Form Energy, a startup developing a 100-hour battery, paving the way for a potential IPO next year.

Sophia Space has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop and demonstrate its novel space computer tiles, which could revolutionize space data centers with a modular design.

Wayve, a British autonomous driving start-up, has raised $1.2 billion, increasing its valuation to $8.6 billion, marking one of the largest capital raises for a UK AI startup.

Jest, a messaging games marketplace, has emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding, challenging the app store status quo.

Trace, an AI agent adoption platform, has secured $3 million in seed funding from prominent investors, including Y Combinator and Zeno Ventures, to address the challenges of AI adoption in the enterprise sector.

Thrive Capital invested $1 billion in OpenAI at a $285 billion valuation, separate from OpenAI's ongoing $100 billion funding round.

Harper, an AI-native insurance brokerage, has raised $47 million in funding, marking a significant milestone for the startup.

Nippon Steel's $3.9 billion convertible bond offering is expected to boost Japan's convertible bond market, providing cheaper funding options for Japanese companies.

Nvidia and Microsoft have invested in Wayve, a self-driving firm, which has reached a valuation of $8.6 billion after a $1.2 billion Series D funding round.

Coinbase has expanded its services by allowing all US users to trade stocks and ETFs commission-free, in addition to crypto, with enhanced access and funding options.

Waymo has extended its lead in the autonomous driving market by launching commercial operations in four new cities, following a $16 billion funding round.

Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service to four new cities, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Orlando, following a $16 billion funding round, indicating a significant investment in the autonomous driving sector.