News•Feb 3, 2026
Your Organization’s Unwritten Rules and How to Fix Them
Organizations run invisible markets that decide who gets resources, visibility, and advancement. Professor Judd Kessler proposes redesigning these hidden rules using the Three Es—Efficiency, Equity, and Ease—to create transparent, merit‑based systems. Real‑world pilots such as Wharton’s Course Match, the National Resident Matching Program, and Unilever’s InnerMobility platform demonstrate measurable gains in satisfaction, fairness, and productivity. The Nano Tool offers a step‑by‑step framework for leaders to identify, assess, and overhaul these covert mechanisms.
By Wharton Knowledge
News•Feb 3, 2026
Synthpop Raises $15M in Series A Funding
Synthpop, a Cambridge, MA‑based developer of agentic AI for healthcare operations, announced a $15 million Series A round. The financing was led by Ansa Capital and included Defy.vc, Peterson Ventures, Storm Ventures, and Bruce Broussard. In addition, Marco DeMeireles, co‑founder and managing...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
China Startup AccurEdit Raises $75M for Gene Editing Therapies
AccurEdit, a Chinese biotech startup, closed a $75 million Series B round to accelerate its CRISPR‑based gene‑editing therapies. The funding, led by Hillhouse Capital and Sequoia China, will finance IND‑enabling studies and scale GMP manufacturing. Early preclinical data show over 90 percent editing...
By Endpoints News
News•Feb 3, 2026
Christy Tanner Named C.E.O. of New York Public Radio
Christy Tanner has been appointed chief executive of New York Public Radio, taking the helm on February 4, 2026. Tanner arrives from a distinguished career at CBS News, the Associated Press, and as former head of TV Guide Digital, where...
By New York Times — Media & Advertising
News•Feb 3, 2026
Three Companies with Deep Economic Moats to Buy Now
Edinburgh Investment Trust is targeting firms with deep economic moats to deliver superior total return versus the FTSE All‑Share, focusing on three UK‑listed companies. Rightmove dominates UK property portals with an 85% share of time spent and is investing heavily...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 3, 2026
Should You Add Gold to Your Pension?
Gold has surged 65 % in 2025 and added 7.6 % through early 2026, prompting advisers to revisit its role in retirement savings. With bonds and equities becoming more correlated amid persistent inflation, gold’s low correlation offers a diversification buffer for pension...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 3, 2026
Aya Data Closes $900K Seed Round to Scale AI Products for African Markets
Aya Data secured a $900,000 seed round led by 54Collective, bringing its total financing to $1.15 million. The funding will accelerate AyaGrow, an AI‑driven precision‑agriculture platform, and AyaSpeech, a speech‑to‑speech system for African languages. Founded in 2021, the company already supplies...
By The AI Insider
News•Feb 3, 2026
Enclaive Secures €4.1m to Scale Confidential Computing Across Multi-Cloud
Berlin‑based enclaive closed a €4.1 million seed round led by Join Capital and the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund to accelerate its Multi‑Cloud Platform (eMCP). The funding will boost sales, marketing, product functionality and international expansion. eMCP lets organisations run workloads in...
By Fintech Global
News•Feb 3, 2026
Orion Security Raises $32M in Series A Funding
Orion Security, a New York‑based AI‑driven contextual data protection firm, announced a $32 million Series A round. The financing was led by Norwest and included strategic participation from IBM alongside existing backers such as PICO Venture Partners and Lama Partners. The new...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
Pasito Raises $21M in Series A Funding
Pasito, a New York‑based AI‑native workspace for group health and life insurers, closed a $21 million Series A round. Insight Partners led the financing, with participation from Y Combinator and insurance‑focused MTech Capital. The capital will fund product scaling, talent acquisition, and go‑to‑market...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
Ecovia Bio Closes Series B Funding
Ecovia Bio, a Livonia, Michigan biotech firm that produces biopolymer ingredients, closed a Series B financing round led by Pointe Angels. The amount raised was not disclosed, but the capital will be used to expand manufacturing capacity at its Livonia facility....
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
Bank of England Should Hold Interest Rates, City AM Shadow MPC Says
City AM’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee, comprising nine independent economists, voted 7‑2 to keep the Bank of England’s base rate at 3.75%, citing persistent inflation and mixed business‑survey signals. Inflation for the year to December remains at 3.4%, above the...
By City A.M. — Markets
News•Feb 3, 2026
Derapi Raises $7M in Seed Funding
Derapi, a San Francisco‑based software firm developing connective infrastructure for the distributed energy ecosystem, announced a $7 million seed financing round. The round was led by Earthshot Ventures and featured participation from Tuesday Capital, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments, WYVC, Breakthrough Venture Capital,...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
This U of T-Led Program Is Helping Canada Find Its Place in the Global EV Market
The Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) program launched in December with a $2.5 million federal grant to embed 37 graduate researchers in 20 Ontario EV and mobility firms over three years. Led by the University of Toronto and seven partner universities,...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
Peak XV Says Internal Disagreement Led to Partner Exits as It Doubles Down on AI
Peak XV Partners, a leading India‑Southeast Asia venture firm, announced the departure of three senior partners—Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma—after an internal disagreement. The trio plans to launch a new VC fund, while Peak XV promoted Abhishek Mohan...
By TechCrunch Venture Feed
News•Feb 3, 2026
New FET Micro-Qualifications in Artificial Intelligence to Address Critical Skills Gaps Launched by Minister Lawless
Minister James Lawless launched a new suite of Further Education and Training (FET) micro‑qualifications in Artificial Intelligence, developed with Microsoft Ireland under SOLAS’s Skills to Advance initiative. The programmes deliver 50‑hour, subsidised courses covering machine learning basics, ethical AI, data...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 3, 2026
Carbon Upcycling Names New CEO
Markus Kritzler has been promoted from chief revenue officer to chief executive officer of Carbon Upcycling, the Calgary‑based firm that converts industrial byproducts and CO₂ into supplementary cementitious materials. Kritzler joins the role after a brief but impactful tenure that...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
‘Scrutinising Origin, Ownership, and Control’: FEOC Rules Change US BESS Buying
On January 1, 2026 the United States enforced foreign‑entity‑of‑concern (FEOC) restrictions and a 25% Section 301 tariff on Chinese‑origin battery energy storage systems (BESS). The new rules have shifted procurement from a price‑only focus to a comprehensive risk‑management approach that evaluates supply‑chain...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 3, 2026
Scotiabank’s Global Head Of FICC On Staying Agile In A Volatile Market
Scotiabank’s Global Head of FICC, Stephanie Larivière, said heightened U.S. dollar strength and tariff‑driven trade uncertainty have spurred a surge in demand for structured foreign‑exchange hedges. Clients are increasingly looking beyond the dollar, favoring non‑dollar crosses such as the Mexican peso,...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
RapidFort Raises $42M to Push Continuous Remediation for Software Supply Chain Security
RapidFort Inc. announced a $42 million Series A round to accelerate its continuous remediation platform for software supply chain security. The funding, led by Blue Cloud Ventures and Forgepoint Capital, will expand go‑to‑market efforts, enhance automated container hardening, and deepen adoption in...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Feb 3, 2026
A16z Speedrun-Backed OpenSesame Opens New Doors with Rebrand to General Magic
Toronto‑based OpenSesame, an a16z Speedrun alum, has rebranded as General Magic to specialize in agentic AI texting agents for insurers. The startup secured a large, undisclosed insurance client and claims its platform can reduce call volumes by 30% and save...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
Kasada Raises US$20M in Funding
Kasada, a New York cybersecurity startup, raised $20 million in a funding round led by EQT and backed by existing investors including Ten Eleven Ventures and Main Sequence Ventures. The capital will fund product scaling, cloud infrastructure expansion, and entry into...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
AD Ports to Explore Development of DRC Multipurpose Terminal
AD Ports Group has signed a Heads of Terms with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Transport to explore developing a multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port, the country’s primary riverine gateway. The agreement outlines a framework for enhancing operational...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 3, 2026
Hong Kong Insurance Bond Issuance Grows Amid Capital Rule Changes, ILS Interest
In 2025 Hong Kong’s insurance bond market surged, with issuances reaching roughly HK$30 billion – a 45% year‑on‑year increase. The spike follows recent revisions to the Hong Kong Insurance Authority’s capital adequacy framework, which reward capital‑efficient financing. Insurers are also embracing...
By FinanceAsia
News•Feb 3, 2026
Raising $6.1M in Seed Funding, Airrived Says Agentic AI’s Breakthrough Moment Has Arrived
AI startup Airrived announced a $6.1 million seed round led by Cannage Capital, with participation from Plug and Play Ventures and other investors. The company introduced Agentic OS, an operating layer that makes agentic AI a native capability for enterprise workflows, allowing...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Feb 3, 2026
EU Parliament Delays Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Parliament voted 334‑324 to refer the EU‑Mercosur trade deal to the EU Court of Justice before granting final approval. The agreement, signed on Jan 17, would eliminate 91% of tariffs for a market of 700 million people, but lawmakers demand...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
HSBC Buys Out Hang Seng Bank
HSBC has finalized the buyout of Hang Seng Bank, marking Hong Kong's largest privatization and the biggest financial services acquisition in the market. The transaction delists Hang Seng, aiming to merge digital banking capabilities while preserving distinct brand identities. HSBC...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
Carney’s Mic-Drop Speech At Davos
Canadian Finance Minister Mark Carney used his Davos platform to warn that the post‑war rules‑based order is unraveling as great powers weaponize trade tools. He cited tariffs, financial infrastructure and supply‑chain vulnerabilities as new levers of coercion, threatening institutions like...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
Saudi Arabia Opens Financial Markets To Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia has removed the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework, permitting any international investor to trade directly on the Tadawul exchange as of February 1. The reform ends the $500 million asset threshold that previously limited foreign participation to large institutions. Foreign...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 3, 2026
Are We Witnessing the Shift From Employers to Organisers?
Corporate leaders are increasingly turning to “organiser” firms that house communities of freelance C‑suite talent, replacing traditional employer models. Global VUCA conditions and senior executives’ desire for purpose and flexibility are fueling the shift toward fractional leadership. These organiser firms...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 3, 2026
HK Fintech Wonder Secures $12m Venture Debt From HSBC to Expand Apac Operations
Hong Kong‑based fintech Wonder has closed a $12 million venture‑debt facility with HSBC Innovation Banking. The financing is earmarked for scaling its payment platform across the Asia‑Pacific region. Wonder plans to use the capital to broaden its product suite, accelerate hiring,...
By FinanceAsia
News•Feb 3, 2026
$26M Funding Round Backs Veremark’s International Expansion and Service Rollout
Veremark, a London‑based workplace‑trust platform, secured $26 million in Series B funding led by Gresham House Ventures, with existing backers and a debt facility from Salica Partners. The round follows Veremark’s acquisition of Agenda Screening Services, expanding its checks to over 180...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 3, 2026
Artificial Labs Raises $45M in Series B Funding
Artificial Labs, a London‑based digital broking and underwriting platform for specialty and commercial insurance, secured $45 million in Series B financing. The round was led by CommerzVentures with participation from Move Capital Fund I and existing backers. The capital will fund a...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 3, 2026
Healthcare and Financial Wellbeing Startup for over 60s Lateral Raises £2.5M
UK‑based startup Lateral has closed a £2.5 million seed round led by Augmentum, with participation from Triple Point and TinyVC. The funding will launch its inaugural Lateral Health Plan, a combined private‑health cover, care‑navigation service and preventive‑benefit package aimed at the...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 3, 2026
Refute Raises £5M Seed Round to Address Disinformation Threats
London‑based Refute, an AI‑driven counter‑disinformation startup, closed a £5 million seed round led by Amadeus Capital Partners, with participation from Playfair, Episode 1, Osney Capital and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund. The funding will accelerate development of its platform that detects...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 3, 2026
Linklaters Names Long-Serving Partner as Asia Chair
Linklaters has elevated long‑time partner William Liu to the role of Asia chair, coinciding with the firm’s 50‑year anniversary in the region. Liu, previously the regional managing partner, will now steer the firm’s Asia‑Pacific strategy and client development. The promotion...
By FinanceAsia
News•Feb 3, 2026
Why the Xeinadin Auction Collapse Is a Reality Check for the Mid-Tier
The episode examines the collapse of Xeinadin's £1 bn auction, highlighting it as a warning sign for mid‑tier UK accountancy firms that have pursued aggressive buy‑and‑build strategies. Host Nikita Alexander explains that despite Xeinadin’s impressive scale—130 offices and 2,500 staff—potential buyers...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 3, 2026
Apac Capital Markets Momentum to Continue in 2026: Citi
Citi forecasts that Asia‑Pacific capital markets will maintain strong momentum into 2026, driven by robust M&A activity, heightened equity capital market (ECM) listings, and sustained debt capital market (DCM) issuance. The bank cites a multi‑year recovery, resilient corporate earnings, and...
By FinanceAsia
News•Feb 3, 2026
CIQ Creates Startup Program to Offer High-Performance AI Infrastructure for Early-Stage Innovators
CIQ announced the CIQ Startup Program, giving early‑stage, VC‑backed startups six months of free access to its high‑performance AI infrastructure and up to an 80% discount for the following two years. The offering includes Rocky Linux AI with pre‑integrated frameworks,...
By Database Trends & Applications (DBTA)
News•Feb 3, 2026
The Paradox of Wartime Commerce
The article examines why nations continue to trade even amid armed conflict, highlighting the paradox of wartime commerce. It uses the United States‑China relationship as a case study, noting Washington’s push to “de‑risk” supply chains and the 2025 Chinese embargo...
By Foreign Affairs
News•Feb 2, 2026
Nexon CEO Daehyun Kang Takes Direct Control of MapleStory: Idle RPG After Probability Controversy
Nexon announced that co‑CEO Daehyun Kang will also lead the Maple Division, directly overseeing MapleStory: Idle RPG. The move follows a probability‑error scandal that saw a month‑long stat bug and undisclosed item odds, prompting the company to issue full refunds...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 2, 2026
The Latest Way to Create an Isolated Retreat: Buy a Whole Village
Wealthy entrepreneurs are buying entire abandoned European villages to create isolated hospitality retreats. Jason Lee Beckwith’s 2024 purchase of a Spanish village—complete with a church, school and pool—illustrates the trend, with many villages available for under $1 million. Rural depopulation across...
By The New York Times – DealBook
News•Feb 2, 2026
California Workplace Know Your Rights Notice Requirement Is in Effect
California’s Workplace‑Know‑Your‑Rights Act (SB 294) takes effect on February 1, 2026, obligating every employer to deliver a standalone written notice to all current staff and new hires, then repeat it annually. The notice must outline workers’ compensation, immigration‑related protections, union rights, and Fourth...
By Littler – Insights/News
News•Feb 2, 2026
Two Stanford Students Launch $2M Startup Accelerator for Students Nationwide
Two Stanford students, Roman Scott and Itbaan Nafi, have secured $2 million from investors such as Mayfair and Collide Capital to launch Breakthrough Ventures, a nationwide accelerator for college‑aged founders. The program offers up to $100,000 in grant funding, compute credits,...
By TechCrunch Venture Feed
News•Feb 2, 2026
Investors Bet Big on AI as Core Hardware Infrastructure
Investors poured billions into AI startups this week, treating artificial intelligence as core operating infrastructure. Ricursive Intelligence secured $300 million Series A at a $4 billion valuation to accelerate AI‑driven semiconductor design, while Waabi raised $1 billion to scale autonomous trucking and robotaxi fleets....
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 2, 2026
AI Is Not the only Threat Menacing Big Tech
Big tech’s revenue engine—digital advertising—is losing its perceived recession‑proof status. While the AI boom dominates headlines, analysts warn that a future economic slowdown could sharply cut ad spend, exposing firms like Meta and Google to revenue volatility. The sector has...
By The Economist – Finance & Economics
News•Feb 2, 2026
Dext Targets the “Last Mile” Of Bookkeeping with Integrated Payments
In this episode, Accountancy Age discusses Dext's launch of Dext Payments, which extends the platform from AI‑driven invoice capture to integrated payment processing for UK Xero users. CEO Sabby Gill and CPO Stephen Edginton explain how the new feature closes...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 2, 2026
Outtake Closes $40M Series B Led by ICONIQ to Build the Unified Platform for Digital Trust in the AI Era
Outtake announced a $40 million Series B round led by ICONIQ, with participation from CRV, S32 and a slate of high‑profile tech executives. The funding will accelerate its unified digital‑trust platform that protects enterprises from AI‑driven impersonation and identity abuse. Outtake reported...
By The AI Insider
News•Feb 2, 2026
Arcesium Acquires Limina
Arcesium, a New York‑based fintech serving investment firms, announced the acquisition of Limina, a Stockholm‑based provider of portfolio and order management systems. Financial terms were not disclosed. The purchase adds Limina’s P/OMS technology to Arcesium’s platform, bolstering its European footprint....
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 2, 2026
Energy, Healthcare and Utilities: How to Tap Into AI in the Real Economy
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond pure tech firms into the real economy, with healthcare, biotech, utilities and energy identified as primary beneficiaries. In healthcare, AI accelerates drug discovery, streamlines data processing and powers advanced robotics and brain‑interface projects, delivering measurable...
By MoneyWeek – All