Artificial intelligence helps keep businesses running, China launches self-driving buses, and AI-enabled equipment is getting more popular.

SalesLoft has raised $100 million in funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many entrepreneurs faced difficulties: their businesses could not operate as usual and provide goods and services in person. Now they can count on the help of AI! The startup offers AI-based tools that help salespeople manage the sales process remotely. SalesLoft searches for and tracks potential customers, predicts future transactions, collects and analyses customer data and identifies the best approach to their needs. The company is now valued at $1.1bn.

Chinese startup WeRide has raised $200 million in financing. It is building self-driving vehicles to the latest Level 4 driving standards. It means that an AI-assisted vehicle can handle most road situations without human intervention. In total, the startup has received (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/jingchi) over $400 million in investment.

Graphcore has raised $222 million in Series E funding. The startup is engaged in the production of microchips for creating AI developments. Graphcore is now well known in the world of processor design and manufacturing! And thanks to the funds raised, they will continue to grow successfully. This attention to the startup is caused by the growing popularity of AI technology and the great companies' desire to implement developments in their business processes. As of the beginning of 2021, the startup is valued at $2.77 billion.

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