This week saw major moves in AI agent startups across logistics, funding, and talent.

Microsoft’s former deals chief joined the race for AI roll-ups—companies that buy and merge smaller AI firms. Experts say this shows big players want to control agentic AI tools that automate complex tasks.

In the U.S., logistics startup Pallet raised $27 million to expand its CoPallet AI platform, which handles order entry and quoting for freight companies. Their tools work 10 times faster than manual work, saving millions for mid-sized carriers.

France’s Cathay Innovation closed a €1 billion fund dedicated to AI startups. This money will help European companies build next-gen AI agents for healthcare, finance, and robotics.