Physical tech is back, at least judging by this week's largest U.S. funding deals. The biggest of all was a $1.5 billion corporate round for a medical device company that develops implants and treatment systems for musculoskeletal disorders. It was followed by an enormous Series A round, backed by a bevy of big-name investors, for Hark, a 1-year-old artificial intelligence startup that says it's developing personalized AI devices. Along with the usual heavy dose of AI, this week's list also includes large deals for aerospace and defense, fintech, and retail technology. Let's dive in. 1. MiRus, $1.5B, healthcare: MiRus raised a massive $1.5 billion corporate round led by Boston Scientific as strategic investors continue betting on next-generation orthopedic and spinal technologies. The Marietta, Georgia-based company has now raised $1.6 billion to date, per Crunchbase. The deal comes with a 34% equity stake for Boston Scientific. 2. Hark, $700M, artificial intelligence: AI startup...
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