Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Northslope Raises $22M in Series A Funding
Northslope, an AI company built for the Palantir operating system, announced a $22 million Series A round to scale its forward‑deployed engineering model and expand its AI platform. The round was co‑led by Friends & Family Capital and Goldcrest Capital, with participation from Fifth Down Capital, Leblon Capital and a network of Palantir alumni.
VC News Daily
Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Recare Secures €37M Growth Funding Led by DNV
Berlin‑based health‑tech firm Recare announced the close of a growth financing round of up to €37 million, including a €7 million option. The round was led by DNV with participation from CIBC Innovation Banking and other investors, making DNV the largest shareholder....
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 29, 2026
EVA Live Launches on Nasdaq Under GOAI Ticker
EVA Live, a provider of proprietary AI ad‑server technology, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker GOAI, marking its public debut. The listing follows nearly a decade of growth and positions the company to tap the $500 billion digital advertising...
AiThority
Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Spanish Government Invests €9.75M in Nu Quantum's $60M Series A Round
The Spanish Government, via the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), has invested €9.75 million ($11.6 million) in quantum networking startup Nu Quantum as part of its $60 million Series A funding round. The funding will support a new Madrid subsidiary focused on industrializing...
Quantum Computing Report
Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Sword Health Acquires Kaia Health for $285M
US digital physical therapy specialist Sword Health announced it will acquire competitor Kaia Health for $285 million, creating a combined platform that will dominate the US market and expand into Europe. The deal brings together two digital musculoskeletal care providers,...
pharmaphorum
Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Xalter Secures Seed Funding Led by EIC Rose Rock
Tulsa‑based Xalter, which offers an XR workforce‑development platform for the energy sector, announced it has closed an undisclosed seed round. The round was led by venture firm EIC Rose Rock, and the funds will be used to accelerate market expansion...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Tesla Invests $2B in xAI as Part of Series E Funding Round
Tesla disclosed a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, joining other investors in the company’s $20 billion Series E round. The investment was made despite a shareholder vote rejecting authorization and aligns with Tesla’s AI and robotics strategy.
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Slice Raises $25M Series A Led by Insight Partners for AI-Powered Global Equity Compliance
Equity compliance startup Slice Global Equity announced a $25 million Series A round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Fenwick and Cooley LLP, TLV Partners, R‑Squared Ventures and Jibe Ventures. The funding will accelerate its AI‑native SaaS platform that helps multinational...
This Week in Fintech
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Seed+speed Ventures Closes €90M Fund III
Berlin-based seed+speed Ventures announced the closing of its third fund at €90 million, tripling its original €30 million target. The fund will focus on European B2B and enterprise AI software startups at the pre‑seed and seed stages. The raise was...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Gyde Secures $60M Funding Round Led by Lightspeed
Austin‑based AI‑native brokerage platform Gyde raised $60 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Optum Ventures, Crystal Venture Partners, Virtue and MVP Ventures. The capital will be used to expand operations and accelerate product development, underscoring investor...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Handshake Acquires AI Data Labeling Startup Cleanlab
Handshake announced the acquisition of Cleanlab, a data‑quality software startup, in an acqui‑hire that adds nine Cleanlab employees, including its co‑founders, to Handshake's research team. The terms were undisclosed, and the deal aims to strengthen Handshake's AI data‑labeling capabilities for...
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Eikon Therapeutics Prices IPO, Targets $318M Raise
Eikon Therapeutics, the biotech startup founded by former MSD R&D head Roger Perlmutter, announced pricing of its Nasdaq IPO at $16‑$18 per share, aiming to raise up to $318 million and achieve a valuation above $900 million. The company will list under...
pharmaphorum
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Mesh Security Raises $12M Series A Led by Lobby Capital
Cybersecurity mesh architecture provider Mesh Security announced a $12 million Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $16 million. The round was led by Lobby Capital with participation from S Ventures and BrightPixel Capital. The capital...
SecurityWeek
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Balerion Space Ventures Invests $100M in Northwood Space's Series B Round
Balerion Space Ventures has invested in Northwood Space's $100 million Series B funding round, aimed at building terrestrial ground infrastructure for the expanding space economy. The capital injection underscores Balerion's focus on foundational systems needed to scale commercial and government...
SpaceDaily
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Elysium Therapeutics Secures $7.5M SAFE Funding to Accelerate Opioid Overdose Treatment
Elysium Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company based in Lyons, Colorado, announced it closed a $7.5 million SAFE round to accelerate development of its Synthetic Opioid Overdose Prevention and Reversal (SOOPR) technology. The funding will support further advancement of its opioid antagonist and...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Genspark Closes $300M Series B Funding Round
Genspark announced the launch of AI Workspace 2.0 and closed a $300 million Series B round, boosting its growth in the AI sector. The funding will support further development of its all‑in‑one AI workspace platform.
VC News Daily
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Modelence Secures $3M Seed Funding Led by Y Combinator
Modelence, a Y Combinator‑backed startup that simplifies AI‑driven app building, announced a $3 million seed round. The round was led by Y Combinator with participation from Rebel Fund, Acacia Venture Capital Partners, Formosa VC and Vocal Ventures. The funding will help...
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
finanzen.net Group Acquires AI Investing Startup Vickii
finanzen.net Group, a German financial portal, announced the acquisition of AI fintech Vickii. The undisclosed deal will integrate Vickii's AI engine and team into finanzen.net's neo‑broker finanzen.net ZERO, enhancing AI‑powered financial content and brokerage services for millions of users.
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Eliyan Raises $50M in Strategic Funding
Santa Clara‑based Eliyan Corporation, which builds interconnect IP and chiplet solutions for AI and computing systems, announced a $50 million strategic funding round. The round was backed by Samsung Catalyst Fund, Intel Capital and other AI ecosystem players such as AMD,...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Prosperity Bancshares to Acquire Stellar Bancorp for $2 Billion
Prosperity Bancshares announced a $2 billion cash‑and‑stock acquisition of rival Stellar Bancorp, creating the second‑largest Texas‑headquartered bank with $54 billion in assets and the top deposit share in Beaumont. The combined entity will retain the Prosperity name and the deal is expected...
American Banker Technology
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
CraniUS Therapeutics Secures $20M Series B Funding to Accelerate NeuroPASS Development
CraniUS Therapeutics, a Baltimore‑based neurotechnology firm, announced a $20 million Series B round, with $19 million from private investors and $1 million non‑dilutive funding from the State of Maryland. The capital will be used to accelerate development of its fully implantable, skull‑embedded platform, NeuroPASS.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Radware Acquires Pynt to Bolster API Security Testing
Radware announced this week that it has acquired Pynt, a provider of API security testing tools. The acquisition will expand Radware's API security platform with design and testing capabilities, enhancing its offering for cybersecurity teams.
Security Boulevard
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Exxat Secures Undisclosed Minority Growth Investment From Accel‑KKR
Exxat, a New Jersey‑based provider of clinical and experiential education technology for healthcare, announced a minority growth investment from private equity firm Accel‑KKR. The deal value was not disclosed. The funding will be used to accelerate product innovation, expand its...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Scholé AI Raises $3M in Funding Led by ACE Ventures
Scholé AI, an AI‑native learning platform for the workforce, announced a $3 million funding round to expand enterprise deployments and develop its adaptive learning platform. The round was led by ACE Ventures with participation from The House Fund and FundF.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Higgsfield Secures $80M Series A Extension, Valuation Tops $1.3B
AI video creation startup Higgsfield announced an $80 million Series A extension, bringing its total funding to $130 million and valuing the company at over $1.3 billion. The round, reported by ADWEEK, underscores growing investor interest in AI-driven marketing platforms.
Adweek AI
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Halozyme Therapeutics Acquires Surf Bio for up to $400M
Halozyme Therapeutics announced the acquisition of privately held drug delivery specialist Surf Bio. The deal includes an upfront payment of $300 million with potential earn‑out bringing total consideration to $400 million. The acquisition aims to expand Halozyme’s platform for high‑concentration...
BioPharma Dive
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Revena Raises $8M Seed Round to Automate Medical Billing in Hospitals
Brazilian health‑tech startup Revena announced an $8 million seed round led by Canary, with participation from Flourish Ventures and Caravela Capital. The funding will support the expansion of its AI‑driven platform that automates medical billing for hospitals, aiming to cut billing...
This Week in Fintech
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Gordon Brothers Acquires LK Bennett Brand Out of Administration
Gordon Brothers announced the acquisition of the British fashion label LK Bennett, which entered administration earlier this month. The firm plans to adopt an asset‑light model and explore go‑to‑market strategies to revitalize the heritage brand. Deal terms were not disclosed.
The Retail Bulletin
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Modern Milkman Raises £10M in Funding Round Led by Salica Investments
UK sustainable grocery delivery service Modern Milkman announced a £10 million funding round led by Salica Investments, bringing its total capital to over £60 million. The new capital will be used to scale its doorstep delivery model, expand integrated services, and enhance...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Cellares Secures $257M Series D Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and Target 2027 IPO
Clinical-stage cell therapy manufacturer Cellares announced a $257 million Series D funding round to support its global expansion and commercial rollout. The capital will also fund preparations for a planned initial public offering in 2027, highlighting investor confidence in its...
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Waabi Raises $1B in Series C Round Led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, with Uber Investing
Toronto‑based autonomous trucking startup Waabi announced a $1 billion Series C funding round, raising $750 million led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, with additional capital from Uber for robotaxi development. The round will support Waabi’s pivot from self‑driving trucks to robotaxis,...
The Verge
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Meta Acquires Singapore AI Agent Developer Manus
Meta announced the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore‑based developer of general‑purpose AI agents, as part of its push to integrate AI agents across its platforms. The deal, disclosed in Meta’s earnings call, underscores the company’s $115‑$135 billion capex plan for AI...
Adweek AI
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Oro Raises $3M in Funding
Los Angeles‑based fintech platform Oro announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will be used to expand its housing‑benefits solutions for employers and scale its...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Analog Devices Makes Strategic Investment in Grid‑edge Intelligence Startup Sense
Cambridge‑based grid‑edge intelligence startup Sense announced a strategic investment from Analog Devices, Inc. The undisclosed funding will be used to expand operations and development efforts. The partnership aims to enhance utility‑focused software for energy management and demand forecasting.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Swiss VC B2venture Raises €150m for Fifth Deeptech Fund
Swiss venture capital firm B2venture announced a €150 million raise for its fifth fund, its largest to date, targeting deeptech sectors such as robotics, manufacturing and biotech. New limited partners include asset manager Flexstone and Swiss pension fund Stiftung Abendrot, and...
Sifted
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Snout Raises over $110M in Total Capital, Including $10M Series A Led by Footwork
NYC‑based pet healthcare financing platform Snout announced it has raised over $110 million in total capital, comprising a $100 million financing from Clear Haven Capital Management and a $10 million Series A round led by Footwork with participation from existing investors. The funds will...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Sentra.app Raises $5M Seed Round Co-Led by A16z Speedrun and Together Fund
Sentra.app (Dynamis Labs Inc.) announced a $5 million seed round co‑led by a16z speedrun and Together Fund, with participation from Parable, Precursor Ventures, Inovia, Backwards Capital and Antigravity Capital. The funding will support development of its AI teammate platform that organizes...
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Funnel Secures $80M Debt Facility From HSBC Innovation Banking and Hercules Capital
Swedish marketing intelligence platform Funnel raised an $80 million debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking and Hercules Capital, Inc. The financing replaces a prior $58 million arrangement and will fund growth, product development, and profitability initiatives. The deal was announced on Jan 28 2026.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Adaptive6 Raises $28M Series A to Tackle Cloud Cost Inefficiencies
Cloud cost governance startup Adaptive6 Inc. announced a $28 million Series A round led by U.S. Venture Partners, with participation from New Era Capital Partners, Pitango VC, Forgepoint Capital and Vertex Ventures. The funding brings the company's total capital raised to $44 million...
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Veradermics Targets $181.8M Net Proceeds in Upcoming IPO
Biotech firm Veradermics, developing an oral version of Rogaine, announced plans to go public and raise approximately $181.8 million in net proceeds. The proposed IPO will fund late‑stage testing and commercialization of its hair‑loss treatment.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Space Asset Acquisition Corp. Raises $200M in IPO, Begins Trading on Nasdaq
Space Asset Acquisition Corp., a SPAC targeting the global space economy, priced its initial public offering at $10 per unit, raising $200 million, and started trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SAAQU on Jan. 28, 2026. The offering was underwritten by BTIG. The...
SpaceNews
Deals•Jan 28, 2026
Stellular Bio Secures Undisclosed Series 1 Funding Led by Ziff Capital Partners
Stellular Bio, a Watertown, MA-based platelet-derived regenerative biologic therapeutics company, announced it has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series 1 funding round. The round was led by Ziff Capital Partners with participation from Cockrell Interests and other investors. The...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
ANNA Money Raises £10m Growth Debt From Flashpoint Ventures to Scale AI Auto Accountant
UK fintech ANNA Money secured £10 million in growth debt from Flashpoint Ventures to accelerate its AI‑powered ‘Auto Accountant’ solution ahead of the UK Making Tax Digital deadline. The funding will support scaling the platform, which already serves over 50,000 small...
The Fintech Times
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
4DMedical Secures Over $100M in Institutional Funding to Expand CT:VQ Imaging Platform
4DMedical Limited raised over US$100 million in a new institutional placement to expand its CT:VQ SaaS imaging technology across U.S. health systems, support R&D, and scale operations. The funding will accelerate commercial adoption at academic medical centers and drive product development.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Gedeon Richter UK Acquires UK Rights to Cariprazine
Gedeon Richter UK announced that it has taken over the UK rights to the antipsychotic drug cariprazine, expanding its portfolio in the British market. The acquisition is part of the company's strategy to strengthen its presence in mental health treatments....
PharmaTimes
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
SamanTree Medical Secures €20M Funding Led by European Investment Bank
Belgium‑based surgical imaging firm SamanTree Medical announced a €20 million funding round led by the European Investment Bank. The capital will be used to advance R&D and further develop its Histolog Scanner for real‑time cancer surgery imaging. The company, founded in...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim to Acquire IBD Bispecific From Simcere for €42M
German pharma Boehringer Ingelheim has agreed to pay €42 million upfront to Shanghai-based Simcere Pharmaceutical for an IBD bispecific drug candidate, marking a new partnership in immunology.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
BridGene Biosciences Secures $28M Series B+ Funding
BridGene Biosciences, a biotech firm developing small‑molecule drugs for hard‑to‑drug targets, announced the closing of a $28 million Series B+ financing round. The round was led by Bayland Capital with participation from GTJA Investment Group, Proxima Ventures, Lapam Capital and Grains Valley...
VC News Daily
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
PicPay to IPO on Nasdaq, Targeting up to $2.5B Valuation
Brazilian digital payments company PicPay announced it will go public on Nasdaq under ticker PICS, with a target valuation of up to $2.5 billion. The IPO is scheduled for this week, marking a return of FinTech listings to the market. The...
Linas's Newsletter
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
HEO Acquires Satellogic’s NewSat-34 In-Orbit Satellite
Australian NEI startup HEO announced the purchase of Satellogic’s NewSat-34 satellite, renaming it Continuum‑1, to gain immediate sovereign imaging capability. The deal, disclosed on Jan 27 2026, was made without revealing the price, and the satellite has about a year of design...
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