Eternal.ag Raises €8M to Accelerate European Expansion of Autonomous Tomato Harvesting Robot
German agritech startup Eternal.ag announced it has raised €8 million in funding to support the rollout of its autonomous tomato harvesting robot and expand across Europe. The round was backed by Simon Capital, Oyster Bay Venture Capital, Equity Pitcher and Backbone Ventures. The capital will be used to accelerate European expansion and extend the technology to other crops.
Dorian LPG Secures $62.9M Debt Facility From Citibank and Nordea to Finance Dual‑Fuel Ship Delivery
Dorian LPG took delivery of the 93,000 cbm dual‑fuel VLGC Areion from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries and simultaneously closed a $62.9 million loan facility to fund the final payment. The facility comprises a $42.2 million tranche from Citibank NA (guaranteed by K‑Sure) and...
Alcuin Capital Partners Acquires Connect2Law Ltd
Alcuin Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Connect2Law Ltd, the owner of the tech‑enabled conveyancing brands Muve and Nova. The deal was announced on March 19, 2026, marking Alcuin’s second law‑firm purchase this year after its earlier minority investment in...
Polish Montis VC Secures €50M First Close for Inaugural Fund
Polish Montis VC announced a €50 million first close of its inaugural venture capital fund, aimed at early-stage European startups in energy, industrial tech and AI. The fund attracted investors including the European Investment Fund, Poland's Development Fund and various...
Congruence Therapeutics Raises $39.5M in Financing Round Led by Dimension and OrbiMed
Congruence Therapeutics announced the completion of a $39.5 million financing round to advance its small‑molecule corrector pipeline. The round was co‑led by Dimension and OrbiMed with participation from several other investors.
Poggipolini Group Acquires Majority Stake in Aero Fasteners
Italy-based Poggipolini Group has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Aero Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., an Indian aerospace and defence fastener manufacturer. The undisclosed transaction marks Poggipolini’s entry into the Indian market and expands its footprint in the Asia‑Pacific...
Kewazo Raises $35M in Venture Round Backed by Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei and Others
Robotics company Kewazo announced the closing of a $35 million funding round led by Schooner Capital and supported by Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei, Benson Capital, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, Atlas Ventures, True Ventures and Cybernetix Ventures. The capital will accelerate deployment of...
Electronic Transactions Association Acquires American Transaction Processors Coalition
The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) announced it has acquired the American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC), a Georgia‑focused trade group representing over 70 companies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands ETA’s footprint in the payments industry.
UK Government Invests £6.6 M in UK Semiconductor Centre
The UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) announced a £6.6 m investment from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to upgrade national semiconductor infrastructure. The funding will support 12 projects across the UK, including the development of an AI‑driven electron‑beam lithography...
Nebius Group Secures $2 Billion Strategic Investment From Nvidia
Nebius Group N.V. announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia that includes a $2 billion investment to expand its AI infrastructure and deploy large‑scale Nvidia systems. The funding will support Nebius’s AI‑focused cloud capacity and accelerate its growth in the AI ecosystem....
GE HealthCare Completes $2.3B Acquisition of Intelerad
GE HealthCare has completed its acquisition of imaging software provider Intelerad for a base price of $2.3 billion. The deal expands GE’s cloud‑enabled, AI‑powered imaging platform, aiming to simplify radiology workflows and boost recurring revenue. Intelerad’s CEO Jordan Bazinsky said the...
IKM Gruppen Acquires Hendrik Veder Group
Norway’s IKM Gruppen has completed the acquisition of Dutch rope supplier Hendrik Veder Group, creating the combined entity IKM Hendrik Veder. The deal expands IKM Gruppen’s footprint in the maritime and offshore markets, adding a 225‑year legacy and 79 employees...
Ringtime Raises €1.8M Seed Round Led by Volta Ventures
Ghent-based AI recruitment platform Ringtime announced a €1.8 million seed round, led by Volta Ventures with participation from Syndicate One, JK Invest, New School VC and Allusion. The funding will support team expansion, marketing, and European market growth. The round...
Advanced Navigation Raises $158M in Series C Round Led by Airtree Ventures
Australian deep‑tech firm Advanced Navigation secured $158 million in a Series C round, led by Airtree Ventures with participation from Quadrant Private Equity and the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. The funding will support global expansion of its GPS‑alternative positioning and navigation technology...
Uber Invests up to $1.25B in Rivian for Robotaxi Fleet Deployment
Uber announced a corporate investment of up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive, with an initial $300 million commitment, to fund the deployment of up to 50,000 autonomous robotaxis across the US and Europe by 2031.
HarbourVest and Pantheon Back $1.1bn Continuation Fund for QHP Capital’s Azurity Pharmaceuticals
QHP Capital closed a $1.1bn continuation fund for its portfolio company Azurity Pharmaceuticals, with HarbourVest and Pantheon as investors. The final close marks the completion of the fundraising for the single‑asset vehicle.
Tulkoff Foods Acquires Celtrade Canada to Expand Private‑label Presence
US sauces and dressings maker Tulkoff Foods has completed the acquisition of Canadian private‑label manufacturer Celtrade Canada, expanding its culinary innovation capabilities and manufacturing footprint across the US and Canada. The deal, announced on March 19, 2026, will broaden Tulkoff’s...
BBLeap Raises €5 Million From ESquare Capital and Yield Lab Europe
Dutch spraying‑technology manufacturer BBLeap completed a €5 million investment round to commercialise its LeapEye camera‑detection technology and expand its LeapBox PWM spraying system internationally. New investors include private‑equity firm ESquare Capital and impact‑venture‑capital fund Yield Lab Europe, with existing shareholders BOM...
ConnectM Acquires Defense Data Specialist Harry Kahn Associates, Targeting $50B+ Global Defense Sustainment Market and Expanding AI Infrastructure Platform
ConnectM Technology Solutions announced the acquisition of Harry Kahn Associates, Inc., an 80‑year‑old defense contractor, completing the deal via issuance of 400,000 ConnectM shares. The acquisition expands ConnectM’s AI‑driven Keen Labs platform into defense logistics data, positioning it for the...
Hosted.ai Secures $19M Seed Funding Led by Creandum
Hosted.ai announced a $19 million Seed round led by Creandum, with participation from People Ventures and Repeat VC. The funding will accelerate the rollout of its GPUaaS platform that enables neocloud operators to share GPU capacity across multiple workloads, boosting utilization...
Reson8 Raises €5M Pre‑seed Round Led by Balderton Capital
Amsterdam‑based speech‑technology startup Reson8 announced a €5 million pre‑seed funding round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from NP Hard. The capital will be used to develop hyper‑customised speech recognition models for European languages and expand its infrastructure. The company was...
Paraform Raises $40M Series B Led by Scale Venture Partners
Recruiting platform Paraform announced a $40 million Series B round led by Scale Venture Partners. The funding, following a $20 million Series A less than a year ago, will be used to expand its AI capabilities and scale its recruiter‑first marketplace for high‑growth tech...
Rymo Technologies Raises Rs 10 Cr in Seed Round Led by IAN Group
Robotic neuro‑rehabilitation startup Rymo Technologies secured Rs 10 crore in a seed funding round led by IAN Group’s evergreen fund, with participation from angel investors. The capital will accelerate product innovation, expand manufacturing, and support international expansion.
Standard Chartered Provides $435M Sustainability-Linked Loan to COFCO International
Standard Chartered closed a $435 million sustainability-linked loan with agri-business COFCO International. The loan’s terms are tied to COFCO’s performance on climate adaptation and social goals in its agricultural supply chain, with margin adjustments based on certified grain volumes and...
Infotrust Acquires Catalyst Cyber for $5M to Boost Federal Government Cyber Security
Infotrust announced the acquisition of Canberra‑based cyber security firm Catalyst Cyber for $5 million, comprising $3.5 million in cash and $1.5 million in Infotrust shares, plus an earn‑out tied to future EBIT growth. The deal aims to strengthen Infotrust’s sovereign cyber capabilities and...
MedArrive Acquires Inbound Health Assets to Expand AI‑Powered Home Care Platform
In‑home care technology company MedArrive announced it has acquired assets from the now‑closed hospital‑at‑home provider Inbound Health. The acquisition enhances MedArrive’s AI‑backed patient navigation capabilities and expands its presence in the hospital‑at‑home market. The deal was disclosed on March 19,...
Lantern Secures $30M Growth Investment From Morgan Health and Echo Health Ventures
Lantern, a specialty care platform serving over 12 million members, announced a $30 million growth investment led by Morgan Health and Echo Health Ventures. The funding will support expansion across employers and health plans, enhancing its network-of-excellence model and AI-enabled...
Wolfspeed Raises $475.9M via Convertible Notes and Equity Private Placement
Wolfspeed Inc announced it has entered into subscription agreements for $379 million of 3.5% convertible senior secured notes due 2031 and $96.9 million of common stock and pre‑funded warrants, totaling about $475.9 million. The private placements are expected to settle on 26 March and...
Findem to Acquire Glider AI in AI-Powered Hiring Platform Deal
Findem announced a definitive agreement to acquire Glider AI, a skills validation platform, to combine its AI talent discovery with Glider’s validation capabilities and create an end‑to‑end AI hiring solution. Terms were not disclosed and the transaction is expected to...
Synergie Acquires Majority Stake in Agilus Work Solutions
Synergie has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Agilus Work Solutions, a leading Canadian staffing firm. The deal, closed after a signing agreement on January 26, 2026, expands Synergie’s national coverage and strengthens its HR service offerings across...
Everdrone Secures SEK 36M Funding Round Led by Sciety
Everdrone raised SEK 36 million in a funding round led by Sciety to validate its autonomous drone services for emergency healthcare and expand into new European markets. The capital will support further technology development and commercial rollout of its rapid...
Cisco Investments Joins WideField Security's Series A Round
WideField Security announced that Cisco Investments has joined its Series A funding round, and John Hurley, CRO of Optiv, has been appointed to its board. The investment will support the expansion of its identity security platform for autonomous AI agents.
The Level Group Acquires Fashion Platform Tomorrow as Founder Exits
The Level Group, a global e‑commerce operator, is acquiring the fashion distribution platform Tomorrow Ltd, as founder and minority shareholder Stefano Martinetto exits and Three Hills Capital Partners sells its controlling stake. The transaction, announced on March 19 2026, will bring new...
Novartis Spin‑out Atrium Therapeutics Launches with $270M Funding
Atrium Therapeutics, a spin‑out from Novartis‑owned Avidity Biosciences, has launched as an independent, publicly traded company focused on RNA therapeutics for rare genetic cardiomyopathies. The company secured $270 million in funding and entered a licensing agreement with Novartis for its RNA‑targeting...
C5i to Acquire Datavid to Boost Graph Data Capabilities for Generative AI
AI & Analytics firm C5i announced it has signed an agreement to fully acquire UK‑based Datavid, a specialist in graph data engineering and knowledge graphs. The transaction, expected to close by March 26, will expand C5i’s European footprint and strengthen its...
Health Universe Raises $6M Seed Round Led by Kleiner Perkins
Health Universe, an AI-enabled healthcare workflow platform, announced a $6 million seed funding round led by Kleiner Perkins, bringing its total capital raised to $9.5 million. The funding will be used to expand marketing, sales, integrations, hiring, and accelerate adoption...
Paslay Group Merges with Unison Consulting to Form Larger Aviation Consultancy
Paslay Management Group, LLC announced that it is merging with Chicago‑based Unison Consulting, Inc., creating a larger aviation consultancy. The combined firm will broaden client services, integrating financial strategy, operational execution, and program leadership for airport owners nationwide.
Chartis Acquires Leap AI to Accelerate Healthcare AI Innovation
Chartis, a consulting and advisory firm, announced the acquisition of Leap AI, a generative AI vendor for operating‑room workflows. The deal integrates Leap AI’s technology into Chartis’ new AI studio, aiming to deliver AI‑driven solutions that improve healthcare operations and...
GrayMatter Acquires FTE Factory Advisors to Boost AI‑Driven Factory Transformation
GrayMatter announced the acquisition of FTE Factory Advisors, a Lean transformation consultancy, to strengthen its end‑to‑end factory transformation capabilities that combine Lean methodology with AI‑driven industrial intelligence. The deal, supported by investment partner Tailwind Capital, expands GrayMatter’s offering for manufacturers,...
OpenAI to Acquire Developer Tooling Startup Astral
OpenAI announced it will acquire Astral, a developer‑tooling startup, to strengthen its Codex AI coding assistant. The financial terms were undisclosed and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions. Astral’s team will join OpenAI’s Codex group.
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV Prices $125M IPO
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV announced the pricing of its $125 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker BWIV.U on March 20, 2026. The SPAC, sponsored by Joseph Hernandez, will target companies in biotechnology,...
Prologis and GIC Launch $1.6B Joint Venture for U.S. Logistics
Prologis and sovereign wealth fund GIC announced a $1.6 billion joint venture to develop build‑to‑suit logistics facilities across major U.S. markets. The partnership combines Prologis’ development and operating platform with GIC’s long‑term capital to meet rising ecommerce‑driven demand for customized distribution...
Fobi AI Completes $1.35M Non‑Brokered Private Placement
Fobi AI Inc. completed the third tranche of its non‑brokered private placement, issuing 7 million units at C$0.05 each, bringing total proceeds to $1.354 million. The closing was effective March 19, 2026, and the funds will be used for sales, marketing, product expansion and...
Ventech Leads Bounti’s €4M Funding Round
Berlin‑based Bounti raised €4 million in a funding round led by venture capital firm Ventech, with participation from IBB Ventures, Robin Capital, Common Magic and several business angels. The AI‑powered platform helps frontline teams in multi‑location businesses improve operations, and the new capital will...
ReOrbit Secures €150M Satellite Deal with SLI
Helsinki‑based satellite manufacturer ReOrbit announced a €150 million agreement with asset‑financing specialist SLI to purchase two next‑generation small GEO communication satellites. The deal uses SLI’s leasing platform to finance the satellites, providing a capital‑efficient solution for sovereign and commercial operators.
Kalshi Raises $1B in New Funding Round at $22B Valuation
CFTC‑regulated prediction‑market platform Kalshi announced a $1 billion funding round led by Coatue Management, valuing the company at $22 billion. The round doubles Kalshi’s valuation from its previous round and underscores continued growth despite ongoing regulatory challenges.
CrossCountry Mortgage to Acquire Summit Funding
CrossCountry Mortgage, the Cleveland‑based lender, announced it has agreed to acquire privately held Summit Funding, a Sacramento‑based top‑35 retail mortgage lender. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will expand CrossCountry’s national footprint and give loan officers...
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. To Merge with Xanadu Quantum Technologies, Creating First Publicly Listed Photonic Quantum Company
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. shareholders approved a business combination with Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., set to close on March 26, 2026. The merged entity, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited, will begin trading on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 27, 2026 under ticker...
Buntar Aerospace Raises $10.4M to Boost AI‑powered Drone Intelligence
Ukrainian defense startup Buntar Aerospace announced a $10.4 million funding round backed by Axon Enterprise and Munkene AS. The capital will be used to expand its UAV and AI‑powered Copilot system for real‑time intelligence in high‑risk environments. The round highlights growing investor...
Assiduus Global Raises $25M in Pre-Series B Funding Led by Bajaj FinServ
AI-led SaaS startup Assiduus Global announced a $25 million pre-Series B funding round, led by Bajaj FinServ with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, Aaruda Technology Fund and other investors. The capital will be used to deepen AI and data capabilities, expand...