Klarna Doubles $2B Lending Facility with Elliott Investment Management
Klarna announced on Tuesday that it has doubled its existing lending facility with Elliott Investment Management to $2 billion and extended the term to three years. The new agreement allows up to $17 billion in loans by having Elliott purchase Klarna receivables, supporting Klarna's expansion into longer‑term consumer financing and its debit‑card business.
Fibionic Closes €3M Seed Financing Round to Industrialize Bionic Lightweight Technology
Austrian DeepTech startup fibionic announced the closing of a €3 million seed round led by Redstone, Euregio+, Caesar and Leap435. The funding will help the company industrialize its nature‑inspired fibre placement technology and expand into markets such as aerospace, robotics and...
OpenUp Secures $22M Funding to Expand Employee Mental Health Platform
Amsterdam‑based mental‑health platform OpenUp raised $22 million in a new round led by Smartfin, with Rubio Impact Ventures also investing. The funding will fuel OpenUp’s expansion across five European markets, bringing its total disclosed capital to roughly $38 million. The round highlights...
Shield AI Raises $2B in Series G and Preferred Equity Financing at $12.7B Valuation
Shield AI announced a $1.5B Series G round and $500M preferred equity financing, valuing the company at $12.7B. The capital will fund the acquisition of defense simulation firm Aechelon Technology and accelerate development of its Hivemind autonomy platform.
Roomiy Finance Raises Pre‑seed Round Led by Better Tomorrow Ventures
Roomiy Finance, a fintech platform offering NOI‑as‑a‑Service for hotels, announced the closing of its pre‑seed funding round. Better Tomorrow Ventures led the round with participation from Slow Ventures and Endurance Ventures. The undisclosed amount will support expansion across North America...
TiPJAR Raises $5.7M in Series A Round Led by YFM Equity Partners
London‑based TiPJAR, a service‑charge allocation platform, completed a £4.5m ($5.7m) investment round from YFM Equity Partners to fund product development and expansion in the hospitality sector. The platform automates cashless tipping and distributes roughly £130m in tips annually. The new...
Sonnedix Acquires 194MW Italian Solar PV Portfolio From EOS Investment Management Group and Capital Dynamics
Spanish IPP Sonnedix completed the acquisition of six Italian solar PV projects from EOS Investment Management Group and Capital Dynamics, adding 194 MW of capacity and pushing its operational solar capacity in Italy above 1 GW. The portfolio includes five operational projects...
Apogee Insight Acquires PMA Research
Apogee Insight announced the acquisition of PMA Research, a leading provider of market intelligence for the professional video projector and display sectors. Financial terms were undisclosed, but the deal will preserve PMA’s research services while expanding analytics capabilities and market...
Aligned Data Centers Secures $2.58B Credit Facility for US Data Center Expansion
Aligned Data Centers closed a $2.58 billion revolving credit facility backed by institutional investors to fund its US data‑center build‑out. The three‑year facility, secured by six assets, provides additional borrowing capacity with extension options. The financing supports expansion across sites in...
Signal AI Acquires Memo to Boost AI‑Driven Reputation Intelligence
Signal AI, a provider of AI‑driven reputation and risk intelligence, announced the acquisition of Memo, a platform that captures readership data at the article level. The deal will integrate Memo’s metrics into Signal AI’s suite, giving brand leaders deeper insight...
Americana Partners Acquires NRT Consulting
Wealth management firm Americana Partners completed the acquisition of NRT Consulting, a full‑service financial consulting and accounting firm, on Tuesday. The deal expands Americana's family office services platform, integrating NRT's capabilities into its offerings. This marks Americana's third acquisition to...
ECI Software Solutions Acquires Drypowder to Embed AI‑Driven AR Automation
ECI Software Solutions announced it has acquired Drypowder, a fintech provider of accounts receivable, billing and digital payments solutions for the construction sector. The acquisition will embed Drypowder’s AI‑driven AR automation and payment platform into ECI’s ERP suite, expanding its...
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.
Taylor Farms Acquires Equinox Growers to Expand Controlled‑Environment Agriculture
Taylor Farms, the U.S. fresh‑foods group, completed the acquisition of Equinox Growers from Generate Capital, adding a large greenhouse operation in Virginia to its CEA portfolio. The undisclosed‑value deal broadens Taylor Farms’ geographic and production capabilities for greenhouse‑grown salads across...
Ameriabank Invests $60M in Firebird.ai's 100MW AI Data Center in Armenia
Armenian bank Ameriabank announced a $60 million financing commitment to US‑based AI cloud company Firebird.ai for the construction of a 100 MW AI data center in Armenia. The investment, part of a broader $500 million public‑private partnership with the Armenian government, follows Firebird.ai's...
Quicklet Acquires Rental Portfolios of LinnMac and Investment Lettings to Boost Edinburgh Footprint
Quicklet announced the acquisition of the rental portfolios of LinnMac and Investment Lettings, expanding its Edinburgh presence. The properties will be managed by Albany Lettings, Quicklet’s local operation, strengthening its position in the Scottish market. The deal underscores Quicklet’s growth...
Scalvy Raises $13.9M in Series A Funding
Scalvy, a distributed power delivery company, announced a $13.9 million Series A round. The round was led by a strategic investor and Silicon Badia, with participation from Azolla Ventures, Climate Capital, Skyriver Ventures and other investors. The funding will support...
BeastLife Raises $2.1M Pre-Series A Round From GVFL and Equentis
Indian D2C nutrition brand BeastLife announced it has closed a pre‑Series A funding round, raising ₹20 Cr (≈$2.1 M) from investors GVFL and Equentis at a ₹320 Cr (≈$34 M) post‑money valuation. The capital will fund team expansion, offline retail rollout and new product...
Allvia Acquires HR Pals to Expand Its National Workforce Services Platform
Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced the acquisition of HR Pals, a provider of outsourced HR administration and employee support services. The deal expands Allvia’s national platform for HR administration, benefits, and workforce strategy solutions.
Mozilla Invests $730K in Partnership with Mila to Develop Open-Source AI Tools
Mozilla will invest an initial $730K (CAD $1M) and provide engineering collaboration to Mila, the Montreal AI research institute, to develop open-source AI tools, starting with a memory architecture project for large language models. The partnership aims to promote AI...
Veolia Acquires Enviropacific to Boost PFAS Treatment Capabilities
Environmental services firm Veolia has completed the acquisition of Enviropacific, a water treatment and hazardous waste management company previously owned by Next Capital. The deal adds nearly 300 employees and a FY25 turnover of $250 million, strengthening Veolia’s PFAS remediation offering.
Lumentum Acquires Qorvo’s Greensboro Plant to Expand AI Laser Manufacturing
Lumentum Holdings announced it has acquired a 240,000‑sq‑ft facility from Qorvo in Greensboro, North Carolina, to retrofit for indium phosphide laser production serving AI data centers. The acquisition, part of Lumentum’s onshoring push, will create over 400 jobs and sees...
SOUS Raises $4.3M Seed Round Led by Seed +Speed Ventures
Amsterdam-based AI growth platform SOUS announced it closed a $4.3M seed round, led by Seed +Speed Ventures with participation from PeakBridge, Altitude, Gekko Capital and angel investors. The funding will be used to expand its product and engineering teams, further...
Galdera Labs Raises $1.65M Pre‑seed Round Led by J12 Ventures
Stockholm‑based Galdera Labs secured €1.5 million (≈$1.65 million) in a pre‑seed round to build its AI‑driven financial modelling platform. The round was led by J12 Ventures with participation from Antler and several angel investors. The funding will support product development and early...
Grand Raises $5M Pre-Seed Round Led by 20VC
Grand, an AI-powered FinTech building a payment network for construction, manufacturing and trade supply industries, announced a $5 million pre-seed round led by 20VC with participation from NAP and firedrop. The funding will support development of its AI-driven trust network...
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...
Xona Raises $170M in Series C to Accelerate Satellite Navigation Network
California‑based Xona announced a $170 million Series C round on March 26, led by Mohari Ventures and Natural Capital, with participation from Craft Ventures, ICONIQ, Woven Capital, NGP Capital, Samsung Next and Hexagon. The funding will support the deployment of its low‑Earth‑orbit satellite...
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.
Herbalife to Acquire Bioniq for up to $150M
Herbalife announced it will acquire Bioniq, a personalised supplement maker, in a deal valued at up to $150M, comprising $55M upfront and up to $95M contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals,...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Entrix Raises €43M ($47.3M) in Growth-Stage Funding Led by Junction Growth Investors and Korys
Battery optimisation firm Entrix announced a €43M ($47.3M) growth-stage funding round led by Junction Growth Investors and Korys, with participation from BNP Paribas, Allianz, AENU, Enpal, Abacon and Arvantis Group. The capital will support its 3 GW contracted battery storage...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...