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Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked in an interesting little tidbit about how its investments in the two biggest, and competing, AI labs are doing. Powered by

Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026  At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/discover-whats-next-for-ai-from-the-saas-reckoning-to-the-agent-security-gap-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

5U AI lands $3.2M pre-seed for AI freight workforce platform Munich-based logistics AI startup 5U AI has raised $3.2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its digital workforce platform for freight forwarding teams. The round was led by London-based Emerge Capital. Founded in 2025 by Technical University of Munich graduates

Greyparrot secures $27M Series B to scale AI waste intelligence for the circular economy London-based AI waste intelligence company Greyparrot has raised $27 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $60 million. The round was led by technology investor Omar Mir and comes after Greyparrot’s AI platform

Perceptual Robotics secures £4M+ to scale AI-powered wind inspections UK wind technology company Perceptual Robotics has secured over £4 million in funding so far this year. The funding combines investment from new and existing shareholders, including Investing for Purpose, Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital, alongside support co-funded by Innovate

ZuriQ raises $25.5M to scale its breakthrough 2D quantum architecture Swiss quantum computing startup ZuriQ has raised $25.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its trapped-ion quantum processors. The round was led by Quantonation, with participation from Forward.one, Extantia, Firgun Ventures, and existing investors. The investment follows

AI rollup startup Dwelly raises $170m backed by EQT and General Catalyst Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/dwelly-ai-property-rollup-funding-round-elevenlabs-legora

Visionaries cuts investment team to two lead partners for next fund Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/visionaries-cuts-investment-team-next-fund

How an office makeover can boost productivity: ‘Your physical space conveys credibility’ Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/how-an-office-makeover-can-boost-productivity-brnd

Every European unicorn exit of 2026 so far Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/billion-dollar-exits-are-back