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U.S. open-weight AI model startup Arsi AI tops $1 billion valuation
U.S. startup Arsi AI, which develops open-weight AI models, has raised Series B funding at a valuation of about $1 billion, SiliconANGLE reported on Sept. 17. The funding amount was not disclosed, but Fortune said the round was worth at least $150 million. Vista Equity Partners, Cambium Capital and Emergence Capital led the investment, with A10 Ventures, Hitachi, IAG, Microsoft M12, P7 and Wipro also participating.
AI & Enterprise
Genspark launches Claw AI assistant as OpenClaw alternative
Genspark.ai has launched a cloud-based AI assistant called Claw, SiliconANGLE reported. Claw AI runs in a dedicated cloud environment for each user and automates work while maintaining security and data isolation. SiliconANGLE said Claw strengthens data protection and user access management compared with OpenClaw. The assistant can directly control systems and applications via messaging and collaboration tools. Genspark also updated its AI workspace platform and released a mobile assistant, Spickly.
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Investors shun AI SaaS startups lacking workflow depth
Investors are turning away from AI SaaS startups that offer thin workflow layers, generic horizontal tools, lightweight product management and superficial analytics, TechCrunch reported. F Prime investor Abdul Abdillrahman said vertical software without unique data protections lacks appeal. Igor Ryabenky of AltaIR Capital said UI and automation alone are not enough and that product depth and workflow ownership matter. Emergence Capital’s Jake Saper echoed that view.