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AI money watch: five funding rounds that matter today

The Next WebPublished Jul 8, 2026

In the past 24 hours, AI and deep-tech startups secured significant funding rounds, including Oratomic's $300M Series A for quantum computing and Prime Intellect's $130M Series A reaching a $1B valuation. European startups Gradium, Axle Energy, and Bizay also raised substantial capital, highlighting investor focus on quantum tech, AI agents, voice AI, and energy solutions.

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