Euan Blair start-up valuation of $2.1bn boosts AI workforce training push
Multiverse raises $70mn in its first fundraising since 2022
Multiverse raises $70mn in its first fundraising since 2022

Interest in AI and defence tech start-ups has boosted investor activity after a prolonged slowdown

Start-up behind Claude tool is fielding inbound investment offers that could lead to it surpassing rival OpenAI in value

Turing award winner is in early talks to raise €500mn ahead of January launch

The $730bn start-up plans to increase staff to 8,000 by end of 2026 in bid to close gap with rival Anthropic

Start-up behind Claude tool seeks to bulk up on chips and computing power after suffering outages this year

New state-backed body seeks AI breakthroughs in science, healthcare and transport