Houston-based energy startup Joulent secured the biggest round, a $1.75 billion strategic financing, followed by Together AI, a developer of infrastructure for companies running open source AI models, and LeapXpert, a provider of compliance tools for enterprises. 1. Joulent, $1.75B, energy: Houston-based Joulent, a provider of energy infrastructure focused on the demands of artificial intelligence and other compute-intensive industries, raised $1.75 billion in a strategic investment backed by National Grid through its National Grid Ventures arm. 2. Together AI, $800M, AI infrastructure: Together AI, developer of an infrastructure layer for companies running open source AI models, secured $800 million in Series C financing. Aramco Ventures led the round, which set an $8.3 billion post-money valuation for the San Francisco-based startup. 3. LeapXpert, $180M, compliance: LeapXpert, a provider of tools for tracking enterprise communications for compliance needs, closed on $180 million...
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