Horizon Technology Finance Extends $25M Senior Credit Facility to Stellar Cyber
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, a Monroe Capital affiliate, has provided a delayed draw senior credit facility of up to $25 million to Stellar Cyber, an AI-native cybersecurity platform provider. The loan will fund AI-driven platform development, expand go‑to‑market activities, and strengthen security operations for MSSPs and enterprise teams.
Uber to Acquire 4.5% Stake in Delivery Hero From Prosus
Prosus announced it has entered into an agreement to sell 13,582,342 ordinary shares, representing about 4.5% of Delivery Hero SE, to Uber Technologies, Inc. The transaction follows EU Commission approval of Prosus's acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.com, which required a...
CleanPeak Energy Acquires Sustainable Energy Infrastructure (SEI)
Sydney‑based CleanPeak Energy announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure (SEI), adding 71 MW of solar and 42 MW of battery capacity to its portfolio. The deal expands CleanPeak’s national footprint and strengthens its ability to...
Seres Joins BMW, Mercedes in China Premium Charging Joint Venture
Seres Group announced it has taken an equal 33.3% stake in Ionchi, the premium high‑power EV charging joint venture originally formed by BMW Brilliance and Mercedes‑Benz in China. The three automakers will each hold a one‑third share, targeting a network...
Tooru to Acquire Plant-Based Milk Machine Startup Mylky for $16.2M
UK wellness‑focused investor Tooru has agreed to acquire Belgian plant‑based milk machine startup Mylky for £12 million ($16.2 million). The transaction, funded with cash, a £3 million loan note and newly issued Tooru shares, gives Tooru 100% ownership and expands its portfolio of...
Tairex Raises $14.6M in Venture Funding Round
Tairex, a spinoff of Tsinghua University's Institute for AI Industry Research, raised nearly RMB 100 million ($14.6 million) in a funding round backed by Link‑X Capital, InnoAngel Fund and Shangshi Capital. The capital will accelerate its AI‑assisted virtual hospital platform, currently being tested...
LD TravOcean Acquires DP2 MPSV Siddis Mariner
LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of LD Armateurs, has completed the acquisition of the 2011-built DP2 multipurpose support vessel Siddis Mariner, which will be renamed TVO Mariner, as part of LDA Group's plan to double its fleet and expand offshore services.
Joyful Health Secures $17M Series A Funding to Build Unified Financial Infrastructure
Joyful Health announced a $17M Series A round, bringing its total funding to $22M. The round, led by an undisclosed major venture firm, will support the company's AI-driven platform that unifies fragmented healthcare financial systems.
Codery Acquires Elfshock, Launches AI Automation Division in Southeast Europe
Bulgarian‑founded Codery announced the acquisition of RPA and AI solutions specialist Elfshock, creating the new Codery Automations division. Effective immediately, Elfshock’s platform and its 400+ digital employees join Codery’s near‑shore model, with founder Nikolay Hristov retaining a 20% stake and...
Home Depot Acquires Simpl Automation to Boost Fulfillment Strategy
Home Depot announced the acquisition of warehouse‑technology firm Simpl Automation, with terms undisclosed. The deal aims to enhance distribution‑center speed, same‑day and next‑day fulfillment, and worker safety through automated storage and retrieval systems. The acquisition follows a pilot of Simpl’s...
NOC Energy Secures $2.7M Seed Funding Led by 360 Capital
NOC Energy, a startup developing induction-based high-temp electric hot-gas generators for cement and glass production, closed a $2.7 million seed round. The round was led by 360 Capital with participation from SOSV and Desai VC. The funding will support pilot deployments...
ByteDance Partners with Seres, Securing $14.7M Development Investment for Doubao AI Smart Cabin
ByteDance announced a partnership with Chinese automaker Seres, which has invested over 100 million yuan (≈ $14.7 million) in development fees to integrate the Doubao AI model into vehicle cabins. The collaboration aims to deploy a 30‑billion‑parameter AI model on‑board, marking a major push...
Wipro Acquires Olam Group's Mindsprint IT and Digital Services Business
Wipro announced it will acquire the Mindsprint IT and digital services business from Singapore‑based Olam Group, as part of an eight‑year engagement that includes a committed spend of $800 million. The deal, disclosed in early April 2026, expands Wipro’s AI‑native offerings...
CareDx to Divest Lab Products Unit to EuroBio Scientific for $170M
CareDx has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Lab Products business, which includes PCR and NGS-based transplant diagnostics, to EuroBio Scientific for $170 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close by Q3 2026 and will allow CareDx to focus...
Worki Raises $2.75M Pre‑seed Round Led by Redesign Health and Healthliant Ventures
Worki, a healthcare workforce infrastructure startup, announced a $2.75 million pre‑seed funding round led by Redesign Health and Healthliant Ventures. The capital will support its AI‑native platform that unifies workforce data across hospital systems. Worki already has deployments with Tanner Health...
Symrise Invests in Bond Pet Foods to Accelerate Precision‑fermented Pet Proteins
German flavour and chemicals giant Symrise has made an equity investment in Colorado‑based startup Bond Pet Foods, a precision‑fermentation company producing animal‑identical proteins for pet nutrition. The undisclosed amount will help accelerate commercialization of sustainable pet food ingredients, combining Symrise’s...
TTV Capital Leads $7.5M Seed Round in Hamilton AI
Fintech-focused VC TTV Capital led a $7.5 million seed round for Hamilton AI, an AI-powered platform streamlining private aviation operations. Other investors include Bling Capital, FJ Labs and Weekend Fund. The funding will support product development and expansion across the...
Falak Holding Acquires Majority Stake in AI Startup Kernel
Falak Holding announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Kernel, an AI solutions startup operating in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Kernel will continue to operate independently within Falak’s platform, leveraging its network to support AI-driven innovation. The deal aims...
PSSI Global Services Acquires Beagle Networks
PSSI Global Services, a live‑event transmission solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Beagle Networks, a developer of mission‑critical IT infrastructure and onsite technical support for media and enterprise customers. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal combines PSSI’s transmission expertise with...
MMD Group Acquires TraxIQ IP From Anglo American
MMD Group Limited announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights for the TraxIQ material handling solution from Anglo American. The deal enables MMD to lead the industrialisation, commercialisation and global deployment of the technology. Financial...
Qalzy Raises $241k Pre-Seed Round Backed by Jenson Ventures
London-based AI nutrition scale startup Qalzy announced a pre-Seed round backed by Jenson Ventures, raising approximately $241k after securing the same amount via Kickstarter pre-orders. The funding will be used to expand AI food-recognition capabilities and launch the product internationally.
Sportway Media Group and Broadcast Solutions Acquire AI Tech Provider Studio Automated
Sportway Media Group and Broadcast Solutions have announced the acquisition of AI technology provider Studio Automated, creating an integrated AI-driven live sports production platform. The deal combines Sportway’s large‑scale match data with Broadcast Solutions’ OB vans and camera systems to...
JATT II Acquisition Corp. Prices $60M IPO
JATT II Acquisition Corp., a SPAC targeting healthcare and biotech, announced the pricing of its $60 million initial public offering. The units will start trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “JATT” on April 17, 2026, with the offering expected to close on April 20....
TSCP Sells Data Dimensions to One Call
TSCP has sold its Data Dimensions business to One Call, expanding One Call's presence in the healthcare, insurance, and government sectors.
Registrar Corp Acquires Regulatory Consulting Firm Dell Tech
Registrar Corp, a provider of regulatory compliance solutions for food and beverage, medical device, cosmetic, and drug industries, has completed the acquisition of Dell Tech, a regulatory consulting firm. The deal, backed by private equity firm Paine Schwartz, expands Registrar...
Infracapital Acquires Majority Stake in Farra Marine
Infracapital has acquired a majority stake in Farra Marine, an Ireland‑based operator of crew transfer vessels serving the European offshore wind market. The investment, made through Infracapital Partners IV, will fund the expansion of Farra Marine’s fleet of 15 vessels across...
Arxis, Backed by Arcline, Goes Public
Arxis, a Simi Valley-based maker of electronic and mechanical engineered components, announced its initial public offering. The IPO marks the company's transition to a publicly traded entity, backed by private equity firm Arcline.
Pernod Ricard India Foundation and NSRCEL Disburse $115k in Grants to 10 Circular Economy Startups
NSRCEL, the IIM Bangalore incubator, partnered with Pernod Ricard India Foundation to conclude its third Circular Economy Incubation Programme, disbursing $115k in grants to ten startups focused on climate‑smart agriculture, plastic and glass circularity. The programme provided mentoring, industry linkages...
STORM Therapeutics Raises $56M Series C to Advance RNA-Modification Cancer Therapy
Cambridge-based biotech STORM Therapeutics announced a €47.5 million ($56 million) Series C round from existing investors including M Ventures, Pfizer Ventures, Taiho Ventures, IP Group, UTokyo Innovation Platform and Fast Track Initiative. The funding will support the Phase 2 trial...
Accel Raises $5B AI-Focused Fund
Accel announced the close of a $5 billion fundraising round aimed at capitalising on the surge in AI investment opportunities. The new fund will be used to back AI-driven startups across sectors. The raise was disclosed on April 16, 2026.
Hilbert AI Co. Raises $28M in Funding Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Hilbert AI Co., a B2C analytics software provider, announced closing a $28 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The capital will support hiring and product development for its AI‑driven analytics platform that simplifies data projects for consumer brands. The round...
Leeds Equity-Backed Engage2Learn Acquires Education Elements
Austin-based Engage2Learn, backed by Leeds Equity, announced the acquisition of education consultancy Education Elements. The deal expands Engage2Learn's portfolio of leadership coaching, teacher development, data insights, and software solutions. The transaction was reported on April 16, 2026.
Spektr Raises $20M Series A Led by New Enterprise Associates
Copenhagen‑based fintech compliance startup Spektr announced a $20 million Series A round led by New Enterprise Associates, with participation from Northzone, Seedcamp and PSV Tech. The funding brings total capital raised to just under $26 million and will support expansion into London, New York and...
Railcube Acquires Spark TS to Expand US Contractor Compliance Offering
Dutch-based Railcube announced the acquisition of US-based contractor compliance platform Spark TS, marking its expansion into the US railway market. The deal adds contractor compliance capabilities to Railcube's portfolio, enabling rail operators to monitor drug and alcohol testing and training...
Beeline Medicines Raises $300M Series A Led by Bain Capital to Advance BMS‑licensed Immunology Pipeline
Beeline Medicines announced a $300 million Series A financing round, led by Bain Capital, to fund its immunology and inflammation drug pipeline licensed from Bristol Myers Squibb. The Stamford‑Boston startup will develop candidates such as afimetoran (BMS‑986256) for systemic lupus erythematosus and other...
L Squared-Backed BTX Precision Scoops up Maitland Engineering
BTX Precision, an advanced manufacturing platform backed by L Squared, announced the acquisition of Maitland Engineering. The deal expands BTX Precision's capabilities in the supply chain sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Roche to Acquire SAGA Diagnostics for Up to $595M
Roche announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire SAGA Diagnostics, the developer of the Pathlight tumor‑informed MRD platform, for up to $595 million, including milestone payments. The acquisition will integrate SAGA’s platform into Foundation Medicine’s portfolio, expanding Roche’s cancer monitoring capabilities....
Outcraft AI Raises €2M ($2.2M) in Pre-Seed Round From Practica Capital
Vilnius‑based AI startup Outcraft AI announced it has closed a €2 million ($2.2 million) pre‑Seed funding round led by Practica Capital. The capital will be used to develop its autonomous revenue engine and expand go‑to‑market efforts. Early backers include venture builder Lost...
Molex to Acquire Teramount for Fiber-to-Chip Connectivity
Molex announced an agreement to acquire Israel-based Teramount Ltd., a developer of detachable fiber-to-chip connectivity solutions for high‑volume Co‑Packaged Optics and silicon photonics. The acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2026, will combine Teramount’s IP with Molex’s...
CoreWeave Issues $1B of 9.75% Senior Notes
CoreWeave Inc., a cloud infrastructure provider, announced the issuance of $1 billion in additional 9.75% senior notes due 2031, marking its second junk‑bond offering in a week. Proceeds will be used to repay existing debt and for other corporate purposes.
Sumeru Equity Partners and Edison Partners Invest in Private Markets Tax Data Platform K1x
Sumeru Equity Partners has invested in K1x, a private markets tax data platform, with existing investor Edison Partners also providing additional capital. The undisclosed funding round aims to accelerate K1x's growth in the fintech sector. The deal was announced on...
Polaris Smart Metering Secures $80M Financing From British International Investment
Polaris Smart Metering Private Limited raised Rs 710 crore (≈$80 million) from British International Investment for its subsidiary Hooghly Smart Metering Private Limited. The funding will support deployment of over 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal and expand the company's advanced metering infrastructure...
Sufra AI Secures $100K Pre‑Seed Investment From Snoonu
Qatar‑based F&B tech startup Sufra AI closed a $100,000 pre‑seed round led by super‑app Snoonu, marking the first deal under Snoonu’s Startup Factory venture‑building programme. The funding will support the development of its AI‑powered smart menu platform for restaurants.
Skild AI Acquires Zebra Technologies' Robotics Automation Business
Skild AI announced it has acquired Zebra Technologies' Robotics Automation business, including the Symmetry Fulfillment orchestration platform. The acquisition gives Skild AI control over Zebra's robotics assets and enables it to offer end‑to‑end warehouse automation solutions. Financial terms were not...
Nula Therapeutics Secures $10M Series A From Apollo Health Ventures and $20M ARPA‑H Grant
New York‑based biotech startup Nula Therapeutics announced it has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Apollo Health Ventures, alongside a $20 million grant from the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H) to study aging. The funding will...
JM Financial Private Equity Leads $18.3M Investment in NG Electro Products
JM Financial Private Equity (JMFPE) announced a ₹150 crore ($18.3 million) investment in NG Electro Products Pvt Ltd, a contract manufacturing platform for consumer brands in home care, beauty, personal care and nutraceuticals. The funding will support capacity expansion, R&D, and quality...
Stellus Rx Acquires Tria Health, Expanding Pharmacy Care Management Platform
Stellus Rx, a technology-enabled pharmacy care management platform based in Plano, Texas, announced the acquisition of Tria Health. The deal, backed by WindRose, broadens Stellus Rx's pharmacy services. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Pentathlon Ventures Leads $2M Seed Round in Industrial AI Startup Intellithink
Industrial AI startup Intellithink raised Rs 17 crore (≈$2 million) in a seed round led by Pentathlon Ventures, with Anicut Capital and Veltis Capital also participating. The funding will be used to expand its customer base across India and the Middle East and...
Openmoove Raises £700k ($0.9M) in Equity Funding Led by Development Bank of Wales
Cardiff‑based proptech startup Openmoove announced it has closed a £700,000 equity round, led by the Development Bank of Wales with participation from HAATCH and Welsh angel investors. The funding will be used to expand its B2B platform for estate agents,...
Artemis Raises $70M in Combined Seed and Series A Round
New York‑based cybersecurity startup Artemis announced a $70 million combined seed and Series A funding round, backed by Brightmind, Felicis, First Round Capital, Lockstep, Theory VC and Two Sigma Ventures. The AI‑driven platform aims to detect and contain threats across applications, users, machines and cloud...