According to Odaily Planet Daily, artificial intelligence startup EliseAI has completed a $250 million Series E funding round led by A16z, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, and Navitas Capital. The company's valuation has doubled to over $2.2 billion. Founded in 2017 by Minna Song (CEO) and Tony Stoyanov (CTO), EliseAI is dedicated to building specialized AI systems for vertical applications such as operating call centers and managing patient appointments. (TechStarup)