Intuit has acquired Sequence, a London- and New York-based fintech that uses AI to automate business billing.
Why it matters: The reported $200M exit shows how AI billing and revenue tools are being absorbed by incumbent software platforms, and gives a rare data point on a UK AI startup with a female co-founder.
Forgepoint raised a $9.8 million seed round led by Primary Venture Partners and a16z speedrun.
Why it matters: Forgepoint's seed round shows how AI quoting agents are entering factory sales desks, with Frank already at seven-figure ARR and rivals raising nearby.
Loops Smart AI raised $3.5 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z speedrun accelerator.
Why it matters: Loops' seed round and its five-part agentic commerce stack show how retailers are consolidating fragmented AI tools into one journey layer.
TypeSafe AI, maker of the non-text model Jev, raised $870 million at a $7.5 billion valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Why it matters: TypeSafe's $870M round at a $7.5B valuation weeks after Jev's launch shows how fast enterprise buyers are testing non-LLM automation models.
Vesta raised a $30 million round led by Conversion Capital.
Why it matters: Vesta's $30M round shows mortgage lenders adopting AI agents for loan origination, with revenue up 12x year over year and under 5% market share.