Arkadia Space Secures $16M From European Innovation Council Accelerator
Spanish space startup Arkadia Space announced it has secured €14.5 million (approximately $16 million) in funding from the European Innovation Council Accelerator, comprising a €2.5 million grant, €6 million equity from the EIC Fund, and €6 million from private investors. The financing will support the commercialization of its green hydrogen‑peroxide‑based hypergolic propulsion system and further R&D, testing infrastructure, and scaling of commercial operations.
Henkel to Acquire Olaplex for $1.4B
German consumer‑goods giant Henkel announced it will acquire premium hair‑care brand Olaplex for $1.4 billion (≈€1.2 billion). The deal, approved by Olaplex’s management and its largest shareholder Advent, expands Henkel’s portfolio in the hair‑care market. Olaplex generated €370 million in revenue in 2025.
Giraffe360 Secures $10M Series B Funding Led by Cipio Partners
AI-powered real estate marketing platform Giraffe360 has closed a $10 million Series B round, led by Cipio Partners. Existing investors Founders Fund, Hoxton Ventures, LAUNCHub Ventures and Change Ventures also participated. The funding will accelerate product development, market expansion and AI-driven capabilities.
Bansk Group to Acquire Wellness Shots Provider So Good So You
Bansk Group announced it will acquire So Good So You, a provider of wellness shots. The co-founders Rita Katona and Eric Hall will remain equity holders and retain a seat on the board. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Epic Microsystems Secures $21M Series A Funding Led by Seligman Ventures
AI chip startup Epic Microsystems announced a $21 million Series A round led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from Intel Capital, AICONIC Ventures, Cambium Capital and existing seed investors. The funding will accelerate development of its hybrid switched‑capacitor power delivery...
Zelestra Secures $600M Green Financing From Societe Generale and HSBC for Texas Solar Projects
Spanish independent power producer Zelestra has secured $600 million in green financing from Societe Generale and HSBC to develop and construct two solar‑PV projects totaling 440 MW in Texas. The funding will support the projects' development, construction and commissioning, with power...
Saudi Edtech Startup GAGA Raises $2.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Phoenix Venture Partners
Saudi-based edtech startup GAGA announced it has closed a $2.5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners, with participation from family offices and individual investors. The capital will be used to expand its teacher network, enhance its...
Normal Computing Raises $50M in Funding Led by Samsung Catalyst Fund
Normal Computing, a startup developing efficient AI computing architectures, announced a $50 million funding round led by Samsung Catalyst Fund, with participation from other institutional investors. The capital will be used to advance probabilistic computing techniques and new hardware designs...
Miraterra Raises $11.7M USD in Seed Extension Led by At One Ventures
Vancouver-based AgTech startup Miraterra secured a $16M CAD (≈$11.7M USD) seed extension to advance its soil measurement platform. The round, closed in October, was led by At One Ventures with participation from S2G Investments, Sitka Foundation, iSelect and new investor...
Littlebird Raises $11M Seed Round Led by Lotus Studio
San Francisco‑based Littlebird, a full‑context AI assistant for Mac, announced its public launch alongside an $11 million seed round. The round was led by Lotus Studio with participation from angel investors Lenny Rachitsky and Scott Belsky. The funding will support product...
Seat Unique Acquires P1 Travel to Expand Premium Live Experience Platform
Seat Unique announced the acquisition of P1 Travel, a leading provider of premium tickets and hospitality packages for sporting events worldwide. The deal creates one of the largest global platforms for premium live experiences, expanding Seat Unique’s international reach while...
ORO Labs Secures $100M Series C Funding Led by Brighton Park Capital
ProcureTech platform ORO Labs announced a $100 million Series C round, led by Brighton Park Capital and Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Growth Equity, with participation from Norwest Venture Partners, B Capital, XYZ Capital and Felicis. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven procurement orchestration solutions for enterprises.
AgriPass Raises $7.5M to Scale AI Weeding Robot
Israeli ag‑robotics startup AgriPass announced it has closed a $7.5 million funding round to accelerate the commercial rollout of its AI‑driven RHIC weeding robot. The capital will be used to scale manufacturing and expand field deployments across the United States and...
Canva Acquires Doohly for $30M
Canva, the online design platform, has acquired Doohly, a digital out‑of‑home advertising software firm, for about $30 million. The deal expands Canva’s capabilities into the DOOH market, enabling end‑to‑end ad campaign management for larger businesses. It reflects Canva’s broader strategy to...
Tripo AI Secures $50M Funding From Alibaba and Baidu Ventures
San Francisco‑based Tripo AI announced a $50 million funding round backed by Alibaba and Baidu Ventures. The capital will accelerate development of its 3D foundation models and expand its global developer platform for gaming, robotics, manufacturing, and immersive media.
Pepper Acquires Alima to Boost AI-Driven Product Content for Food Distributors
New York‑based Pepper announced the acquisition of Alima, a Y Combinator‑backed startup that provides ordering and procurement software for small food distributors in Latin America. The deal, disclosed on Tuesday, brings Alima’s co‑founders into Pepper’s leadership and expands its AI‑driven product...
Nopalera Secures $4M Funding Round Led by Morgan Stanley's Next Level Fund
San Antonio‑based beauty brand Nopalera raised $4 million in a funding round led by Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund and co‑led by L’Attitude Ventures, with participation from several other investors. The capital will accelerate retail expansion and product growth across its...
GIC Acquires Minority Stake in Envu From Cinven
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC is acquiring a minority stake in environmental science firm Envu, with private equity firm Cinven retaining majority ownership. The transaction marks a strategic investment in the climate tech sector.
VERIGRAFT Secures $10M Financing From Existing Investors to Launch Pivotal Phase II/III Trial
Swedish biotech company VERIGRAFT announced it has raised $10 million from existing investors to fund the initiation of a pivotal Phase II/III trial of its personalized tissue‑engineered vein (P‑TEV) for chronic venous insufficiency. The financing will support trial sites in...
Vitality Acquires Ramp Health to Merge AI Behavioral Health and Workplace Safety
U.K.-based Vitality announced the acquisition of Ramp Health, a provider of risk and safety mitigation services for healthcare. The deal merges Vitality's behavioral change platform with Ramp Health's AI-driven workplace safety and on‑site clinical services, aiming to deliver integrated health...
Seen Group Secures Undisclosed Investment From Rockpool Investments
London‑based beauty PR and communications firm Seen Group announced it has received an undisclosed investment from private‑equity firm Rockpool Investments. The funding will support the scaling of its Community X Seen platform and international expansion, with entrepreneur Nancy Cruickshank joining as chair.
LaSalle Raises $370M for Global Decarbonization Real Estate Fund
Real estate investment firm LaSalle announced a $370 million raise to launch a global decarbonization fund targeting brown-to-green retrofits and sustainable property development. The fund will finance projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions across commercial real estate assets worldwide.
EBRD Commits $6.4B to 208 Projects in Uzbekistan, Including $9.4M Loan to Texnomart and $15.3M Financing to UzCarlsberg
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced a $6.4 billion investment programme covering 208 projects in Uzbekistan, with about 60% of the funds directed to private firms. The programme includes a $9.4 million loan to electronics retailer Texnomart, a $15.3 million financing...
SEDEMAC Mechatronics IPO Lists at ₹6,700 Crore ($817M) with 13.5% Premium
Indian automotive electronics maker SEDEMAC Mechatronics listed on the stock exchange last week, achieving a market capitalisation of over ₹6,700 crore ($817 million) at a 13.54% premium. The IPO was an offer‑for‑sale with early investors Catamaran Ventures and the NRJN Family Trust...
Grifols to Spin Off US Business via IPO
Spanish pharma group Grifols announced that its board supports an initial public offering of a minority stake in its US biopharma business, aiming to raise cash to reduce debt and fund strategic initiatives. The IPO will create a separate US...
EsVolta Secures $139.6M Project Financing From MUFG Bank for Boxcar Energy Storage
esVolta has secured $139.6 million in project financing from MUFG Bank to build the 150 MW/300 MWh Boxcar Energy Storage project in Wylie, Texas. The financing package includes a tax‑equity bridge loan, construction loan, letters of credit and term‑loan facilities, supporting the project's...
Cambridge Management Consulting Acquires The Carrier Club
International consulting firm Cambridge Management Consulting announced the acquisition of telecommunications cost‑reduction specialist The Carrier Club. The deal expands Cambridge MC's procurement and AI‑driven cost‑transformation capabilities for private and public sector clients.
Infosys to Acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465M
Infosys announced it will acquire digital transformation firm Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million from private equity owner Achieve Partners. The deal will expand Infosys' health IT footprint and is expected to close in Q1 2027 pending regulatory...
Datamine Acquires Mineware Africa and Mineware Consulting to Bolster Mine Management SaaS Platform
Datamine announced the acquisition of Mineware Africa and Mineware Consulting, expanding its mine management software suite and consulting services. The deal brings Mineware’s Syncromine Core platform and AI‑driven verification tools under Datamine’s portfolio, enhancing real‑time visibility and operational efficiency for...
MariaDB Plc Completes Acquisition of GridGain Systems, Inc.
MariaDB plc announced the completion of its acquisition of GridGain Systems, Inc., integrating GridGain’s in‑memory computing technology to create an AI‑Ready Operating Platform. The deal, announced on March 25 2026, positions MariaDB to support autonomous AI agents with high‑velocity data processing.
Vuelo Raises $70M in Seed Funding and Debt Financing to Launch AI-Native Travel Booking Platform
London-based travel fintech Vuelo announced a £56m ($70m) seed round, with £6m in equity led by Backed VC and Play Ventures and £50m in debt financing from Viola Credit. The capital will be used to expand its AI-native travel booking...
Lucid Bots Raises $20M Series B to Scale Window‑cleaning Drones
Window‑cleaning robot startup Lucid Bots announced a $20 million Series B funding round co‑led by Cubit Capital and Idea Fund Partners, bringing its total capital to $34 million. The round will be used to expand hiring and scale production to meet rising demand...
ZeroToOne.AI Acquires GroundTruth to Deploy AI-Driven Predictive Intelligence Platform
ZeroToOne.AI, a leader in predictive behavioral intelligence, announced the acquisition of GroundTruth, a real-world data platform serving over 2,000 enterprise customers. The combined entity will launch a large‑scale predictive intelligence platform that leverages ZeroToOne’s Large Behavioral Model and GroundTruth’s extensive...
Futurepresent Raises $300M Fund I to Back AI Across Infrastructure and Industry
German-US venture capital firm Futurepresent has emerged from stealth with a $300 million Fund I to invest in AI across the physical world, complex industries, and AI infrastructure. The fund will support pre‑seed, seed and growth‑stage investments in AI‑focused startups, leveraging...
Echo Global Logistics Completes Acquisition of ITS Logistics, Creating AI‑enabled 3PL
Echo Global Logistics announced Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, merging two of the industry’s largest brokerage platforms to form an AI‑enabled third‑party logistics provider with over $5 billion in annual revenue. Financial terms were not disclosed....
DeleteMe Acquires Social Media Security Tool Block Party
DeleteMe, a personal data removal service, announced the acquisition of Block Party, a social‑media security tool founded by Tracy Chou. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to combine data‑removal and social‑media protection solutions under one roof.
Skyroot Aerospace Secures $10.75M Debt Financing From BlackRock
Hyderabad‑based spacetech startup Skyroot Aerospace raised Rs 100 crore (≈$10.75 million) via a debt round from BlackRock, issuing 100 non‑convertible debentures. The funds will support working capital, operational costs, and acquisition of fixed assets.
Etna Capital Acquires Digital Engineering Firm CodeRoad
Private equity firm Etna Capital has completed the acquisition of CodeRoad, a digital engineering and software development company. The deal was announced on March 25, 2026, expanding Etna Capital's footprint in the software sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Lululemon Invests $12M in Epoch Biodesign's Biorecycling Tech Round
Epoch Biodesign announced the closing of a $12 million funding round, with investors including lululemon, KOMPAS VC, Happiness Capital, Extantia and Leitmotif. The round will accelerate commercialization of its recycled-nylon technology and brings the company's total capital raised to over...
Onit Security Raises $11M Seed Round Led by Hetz Ventures and Brightmind Partners
Onit Security announced a $11 million seed round to accelerate its AI-driven vulnerability remediation platform. The round was led by Hetz Ventures and Brightmind Partners, with participation from angel investors. The funding will be used to expand product development and...
Arinna Secures $4M Seed Funding to Build Ultrathin Solar Panels for Space
Arinna, a startup developing ultrathin solar panels for spacecraft, announced a $4 million seed round led by Spacecadet Ventures with participation from Anorak Capital and Breakthrough Energy Foundation. The funding will support qualification of its photovoltaic technology for space and scale‑up...
Origin Raises $30M Series A+ Round Led by Notion Capital
Origin, the AI‑native benefits intelligence platform, announced a $30 million Series A+ funding round, bringing its total funding to over $50 million. The round was led by Notion Capital with participation from Felix Capital, Acadian Ventures and HSBC Innovation Banking UK. The...
Brookfield and La Caisse to Acquire Boralex in $6.5B Deal
Brookfield and Quebec-based institutional investor La Caisse announced an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in renewable energy platform Boralex, valuing the company at $6.5 billion. La Caisse will increase its holding to 30% post‑closing, and Boralex will operate independently after...
RP Global Acquires Two Vattenfall Solar Projects in Germany
RP Global signed a deal to acquire the Schöntal and Widdern solar PV projects from Vattenfall’s subsidiary Solizer in Baden‑Württemberg. Financial close has been reached for the 7.1 MWp Schöntal park, with the Widdern project expected to close in the coming...
VITL Secures $7.5M Series A Funding Led by SignalFire
VITL, an 18‑month‑old Nashville‑based startup, announced a $7.5 million Series A round led by venture firm SignalFire. The capital will be used to build an e‑prescribing platform for cash‑pay clinics, streamlining prescription workflows and expanding its pharmacy network.
Tentsile Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Ultra-Light Air Series Tents
Outdoor gear maker Tentsile has opened a Kickstarter campaign for its new Air series, offering the solo UNA Air and two‑person Flite Air tents. The campaign, launched this week, has already surpassed its goal, with pledges starting at £202 (≈US$270).
Rocketlane Secures $60M Series C Funding Led by Insight Partners
Chennai‑based professional services automation platform Rocketlane announced a $60 million Series C round led by Insight Partners, bringing its total funding to $105 million. The capital will be used to enhance AI‑driven execution agents, strengthen enterprise go‑to‑market efforts, and expand its global footprint....
Lobby Raises $2.2M From Founderful to Expand AI Booking Platform
Lobby, an AI-driven group booking platform for the travel industry, secured $2.2 million in funding from venture firm Founderful. The capital will enable Lobby to expand beyond hospitality into the MICE, cruise, airline, and attractions sectors. Founderful’s Co‑Founder Pascal Mathis will...
Granola Raises $125M Series C Led by Index Ventures, Achieving Unicorn Status
London-based AI-powered notepad startup Granola announced a $125 million Series C round led by Index Ventures, valuing the company at $1.5 billion and granting it unicorn status. The funding will support product development and expansion of its AI-driven note‑taking platform used by...
RealVantage Invests $7M in Minnesota Data Centre Owned by Cloud Capital and Arcapita
Singapore-based RealVantage announced a $7 million investment in a 21 MW data centre in Minneapolis, marking its first foray into digital infrastructure. The facility, previously acquired by Cloud Capital and Arcapita, is slated for expansion to 31 MW. The deal underscores RealVantage’s confidence...