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Sona Raises $45 Million to Expand AI Platform for Frontline Businesses
Investments // April 01, 2026

Sona raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for frontline businesses such as hospitality, retail, healthcare and logistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Bezos’s AI Manufacturing Gamble Could Change How Companies Get Fixed
Investments // March 23, 2026

The history of artificial intelligence (AI) is a largely digital one. Even the generative and agentic AI boom has remained, for the most part, confined to text, code and media content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Rox Secures $1.2 Billion Valuation as AI Sales Agents Scale
Investments // March 13, 2026

Rox, a startup developing artificial intelligence (AI) agents for sales functions, closed a funding round late last year that valued it at $1.2 billion, TechCrunch reported Thursday (March 12), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Improve Industrial Robots
Investments // March 11, 2026

Mind Robotics has raised $500 million to develop what it calls “AI-enabled” robotic systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

AI Gives Customer Service Positive Revenue Spin

March 24, 2025
Enterprises are expanding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience to encompass the entirety of the process, not just relegating it to back-office tasks. In addition to speeding...

90% of Healthcare C-Suite Sees Positive Return From GenAI

March 18, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping the healthcare landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

90% of CFOs Report ‘Very Positive’ ROI From GenAI in Just 9 Months

March 06, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing the business landscape, especially in the financial sector. CFOs of U.S. companies with more than $1 billion in revenue are adopting GenAI to improve...

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Sona Raises $45 Million to Expand AI Platform for Frontline Businesses

April 01, 2026
Sona raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for frontline businesses such as hospitality, retail, healthcare and logistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Rox Secures $1.2 Billion Valuation as AI Sales Agents Scale

March 13, 2026
Rox, a startup developing artificial intelligence (AI) agents for sales functions, closed a funding round late last year that valued it at $1.2 billion, TechCrunch reported Thursday (March 12), citing...

Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Improve Industrial Robots

March 11, 2026
Mind Robotics has raised $500 million to develop what it calls “AI-enabled” robotic systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Rhoda AI Raises $450 Million to Automate Manufacturing and Logistics

March 10, 2026
Robotic intelligence firm Rhoda AI emerged from stealth Tuesday (March 10) and announced it raised $450 million in a Series A funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...