<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">AI startups continue to dominate investor interest, with U.S. startups leading in funding.London-based AI firm Builder.ai's collapse raises concerns about oversight in high-tech startups.Softbank invests $40 billion in OpenAI, Databricks raises $10 billion, showcasing AI's prominence.Startup Kiwi raises $7.8 million for AI-powered financial tools targeting underbanked Latinos.Innovative Pet Lab partners with Independent Pet Supply Distributors, expanding pet health tests.Buddy.ai ensures child safety by becoming COPPA compliant for its AI-based educational platform.AI communication startup Prezent secures $20 million to improve its AI model for presentations.Ness Digital Engineering wins the 2025 BEST Award for its Intelligent Engineering approach.Quantivly aids healthcare providers in organizing data to treat more patients efficiently.Climate tech startups to be highlighted at Horasis Global Meeting in São Paulo, focusing on sustainability.