Airwallex raises $320 million in Series H funding round valuing company at $11 billion

Key Takeaways

Investors Watch Open-Source AI Stocks

Open-source AI is changing the game for tech companies. As customers question high AI service costs and regulators scrutinize leading AI labs, investors are looking at companies that might benefit from open-source AI. Gloo Holdings, Cheetah Mobile, and Semrush Holdings are three stocks that appear positively exposed to these trends. These companies offer AI-powered tools that help businesses understand customer data better, serve customers who want AI agents and embodied robots without paying premium prices for single vendor models, and provide AI-driven online visibility and content marketing platforms.

Baidu and AI Infrastructure Stocks to Watch

The AI industry is at a crossroads, with several forces impacting the market. Baidu, Figma, and Infleqtion are three stocks tied to the ChatGPT and broader AI build out, across semiconductors, software, LLMs, cloud and transformation. Baidu is a Beijing-based technology company that runs one of China's major search and content ecosystems, alongside AI-focused services. Figma provides a browser-based platform where teams design, prototype and ship digital products together. Infleqtion is a quantum technology company that builds neutral atom-based systems for computing, sensing, timing and secure communications.

3 Japanese AI Stocks to Consider

Artificial intelligence is driving business efficiency, and the current mix of global growth, inflation signals, and rate expectations keeps attention on productivity. Trend Micro, Datasection, and Fixstars are three Japanese AI stocks that may merit a closer look. Trend Micro is a Japan-headquartered cybersecurity company that sells software and services to protect computers, networks, cloud workloads, email and identities. Datasection is a Tokyo-based AI and data analytics company that runs AI cloud and data center services. Fixstars is a Tokyo-based software company that builds high-speed computing solutions for clients.

Radware and Dataiku Partner for AI Security

Radware and Dataiku have partnered to integrate Radware's application, AI, and API security capabilities into Dataiku's platform. The combined solution is designed to enable enterprises to monitor, inspect, and help control AI-driven actions across applications, APIs, and data. This addresses the growing need to secure AI systems as they move into production.

Radware Teams with Dataiku for AI Security

Radware and Dataiku have joined forces to secure enterprise AI by integrating Radware's security into Dataiku's AI platform. The joint solution targets risks from AI systems executing actions across APIs, data, and business workflows. It aims to reduce unauthorized activity, prevent data exposure, limit abuse of connected systems, and detect goal hijacking attempts.

2 AI Stocks to Consider Buying

Recursion Pharmaceuticals and Fiverr are two AI-focused stocks that have lost significant market value in recent years. Recursion Pharmaceuticals is an AI-focused biotech company working to improve its success rate in drug discovery. Fiverr is a platform that connects freelancers with clients who need their services, and has turned to AI to find qualified freelancers.

Story Protocol Rebrands as Data Network

Story Protocol has rebranded as Data Network in an AI training pivot after its IP token fell 98%. The company will focus on providing high-quality training data for AI models, a critical component of AI development.

Airwallex Raises $320 Million

Airwallex has raised $320 million in a Series H funding round, valuing the global payments company at $11 billion. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate product development in autonomous finance and agentic commerce, and expand its regulatory footprint into new markets.

AI Trade Not Dead Says Analyst

Analyst Gene Munster says the AI trade is not dead, and that physical AI will be one of AI's fastest-growing areas over the next 4-5 years. He points to SpaceX's work on autonomous systems and natural language processing as key areas of focus.

AI Wealth Boom Adds to Inflation Risks

The AI investment boom is generating tremendous valuations for companies in US stock markets, according to the International Monetary Fund's chief economist. AI may fuel inflation not just by driving up the cost of chips, but also by making consumers wealthier and more willing to spend.

MGX Raises $50 Billion for AI Deals

MGX has raised close to $50 billion from regional and global investors to accelerate its artificial intelligence investment strategy. The firm plans to pursue AI infrastructure and technology deals with the capital.

Analyst Sees SpaceX as AI Growth Driver

Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan sees SpaceX as a key player in the AI industry, with a $250 price target for the company. He believes physical AI will be one of AI's fastest-growing areas over the next 4-5 years.

Sources

• Open Source AI Stocks For Investors Questioning Premium Model Costs
• Baidu Stock And 2 AI Infrastructure Names Worth A Closer Look
• 3 Japanese AI Stocks Retail Investors May Be Missing Right Now
• Radware, Dataiku Deliver AI Security Controls for Enterprise AI Deployments
• Radware teams with Dataiku to control AI actions in enterprise systems
• 2 Beaten-Down Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks for Contrarian Investors to Consider Buying
• Story Protocol Rebrands as Data Network in AI Training Pivot After IP Token Falls 98%
• Airwallex hits $11 billion valuation with $320 million raise as fintech pushes into finance run by AI agents
• AI trade is not dead, says Deepwater's Gene Munster
• MGX Raises About $50 Billion To Accelerate AI Deals
• Analyst Behind $250 SpaceX Target Says Physical AI Will Be “One of AI’s Fastest-Growing Areas Over the Next 4-5 Years”
• Beyond Chips, IMF Sees AI Wealth Boom Adding to Inflation Risks