Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Paraglide Secures $5M Seed Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven AR Automation
Swedish AI startup Paraglide announced a $5 million seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and DN Capital, with participation from Born Capital and The Nordic Web Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its agentic AI platform for accounts receivable across Europe and target B2B finance teams.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
FutureRange Acquires EOS Systems to Expand Across the Island of Ireland
FutureRange, an Irish IT managed services provider, announced the acquisition of Northern Ireland‑based EOS Systems. The deal supports FutureRange’s all‑island growth strategy, aims to boost cybersecurity and cloud services, and is expected to create up to 50 new jobs over...
Silicon Republic
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Evaro Raises $25M Series A to Expand Digital Healthcare Platform
Evaro, an NHS‑licensed digital healthcare platform, announced the close of a $25 million Series A round led by AlbionVC, with participation from Simplyhealth Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, Cornerstone VC and BBI. The funding will support the expansion of its embeddable prescribing and pharmacy...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Anthropic Nears $20B Fundraising at $350B Valuation
Anthropic, the AI startup, is close to finalizing a new fundraising round that would raise $20B and value the company at $350B, according to the Financial Times on Jan. 27, 2026. The round follows a $13B Series F raise in...
PYMNTS
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...
Payload
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Aviwell Secures €11M Series A Funding Led by Blue Revolution Fund
French deep‑tech animal nutrition startup Aviwell announced the close of an €11 million Series A round, led by Blue Revolution Fund with participation from Blast.Club, SWEN Capital Partners, Elaia and MFS Investment Management. The funding will be used to scale its AI‑driven...
The AI Insider
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
Wisp Acquires Sexual Health Startup TBD Health
Virtual women's health platform Wisp announced the acquisition of sexual healthcare startup TBD Health, expanding its tele‑health services. The deal, reported on Jan. 27, 2026, aims to broaden Wisp's offerings in women's sexual health.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
ZSpace Secures $3M Strategic Investment From Planet One Education
zSpace, a provider of AR/VR solutions for education, announced a $3 million strategic investment from Planet One Education, closed on Jan 27, 2026 via convertible preferred stock and warrants. The funding will strengthen its balance sheet, support working capital, and...
AiThority
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
Antheia Secures $24M in Series C Second Close Led by ATHOS KG and America’s Frontier Fund
Antheia, a Menlo Park-based biosynthesis company, announced a second close of its Series C round, raising an additional $24 million. The financing was led by ATHOS KG and America’s Frontier Fund, with participation from existing investors such as Global Health...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Gridline Secures $18.5M Series A Funding Led by FINTOP
Atlanta-based fintech Gridline announced it has raised $18.5 million in a Series A round to expand its private market investing platform. The round was led by venture firm FINTOP, with the capital earmarked for product innovation, including the launch of...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Sovereign Tech Fund Invests €377,300 in Scala
The Sovereign Tech Fund announced a €377,300 investment in the Scala programming language to bolster its security, maintenance, and developer experience over a two‑year period. Coordinated by the Scala Center, the funding will support a security audit, enhancements to the...
Hacker News
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Navidence Secures Seed Funding Led by Grand Ventures and Nina Capital
Navidence, a Colorado-based health data technology firm, announced it has closed a seed round led by Grand Ventures and Nina Capital, raising an undisclosed amount. The funding will be used to expand operations and further develop its AI-native platform for...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Opendate Secures $14M Series A Funding Led by High Alpha
Indianapolis‑based Opendate raised $14 million in a Series A round led by High Alpha, with participation from existing investors. The capital will accelerate product capabilities, expand engineering and data teams, and support adoption among independent venues, promoters, and festivals.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
OpenAI Acquires LaTeX Platform Crixet to Launch Prism AI Research App
OpenAI announced on Jan. 27, 2026 that it has acquired Crixet, a cloud‑based LaTeX platform. The acquisition underpins the launch of Prism, a free AI‑powered scientific research app that integrates GPT‑5.2 for LaTeX editing and research assistance.
Slashdot
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Fulcrum Raises $25M in Seed and Series A Funding
Fulcrum, an AI platform for insurance brokerages, announced a $25M seed and Series A round led by CRV with participation from South Park Commons, Foundation Capital and other angel investors. The funding will help scale its AI agents that automate...
VC News Daily
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Insilico Medicine Secures $120M Drug Discovery Pact with Qilu Pharma
Insilico Medicine announced a $120 million partnership with Chinese pharmaceutical firm Qilu Pharma to develop cardiometabolic therapies. The collaboration will leverage Insilico's AI-driven drug discovery platform to accelerate the identification of novel candidates. The deal highlights growing interest in AI-powered...
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Shuttle Raises $6M in AI-Enabled Cloud Infrastructure Funding
San Francisco-based AI-enabled cloud infrastructure platform Shuttle announced a $6 million funding round. The raise was highlighted in an interview with CEO Nodar Daneliya, underscoring the company's growth plans.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Fortitude Biomedicines Secures $13M Seed Funding
Fortitude Biomedicines, a Waltham‑based developer of immune‑cell targeting biologics, announced a $13 million seed financing round. The round was co‑led by K2 Bio Partners, Shanghai Healthcare Angel Capital and Elikon Venture, with participation from Everjoy Fortune and Taihill Venture. The funds...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Siegfried Acquires Noramco Group's API Assets, Enabling Halo Pharma's Standalone CDMO Transition
SK Capital Partners has agreed to sell the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) assets of the Noramco Group to Swiss contract manufacturer Siegfried, as announced in a Jan 27 2026 press release. The divestiture allows Halo Pharma to become a dedicated North American...
Pharmaceutical Technology
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Raylo Raises £30M in Equity and Debt Financing
London-based subscription infrastructure provider Raylo announced a £30 million financing round, comprising £10 million in equity led by Citibank and £20 million in debt from NatWest. The funds will support global expansion and a US launch in the second half of 2026.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
InsiderCX Raises €1.5M Seed Round Led by GapMinder
Croatian healthtech startup InsiderCX announced a €1.5 million seed round to expand its AI‑driven patient experience platform across Europe. The round was led by GapMinder with participation from Silicon Gardens Fund. The funding will support international expansion, entry into the healthcare...
The Recursive
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Global Key Solutions Raises Pre‑Seed Funding
Global Key Solutions Corp., a Brooklyn‑based developer of data‑driven regulatory intelligence technology, announced a pre‑seed funding round led by Krieger Capital. The undisclosed amount will support growth and further development of its KeyPedia platform for life‑sciences companies. The investment highlights...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Simpro Group Acquires AI Customer Engagement Platform Delight
Simpro Group, a provider of operating software for trade businesses, announced the acquisition of Delight, an AI-driven customer engagement platform. The deal enables Simpro to embed automated follow‑up tools into its suite, helping field service firms generate recurring revenue. Delight’s...
Shopifreaks
Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Jingdong Property, JD.com’s Logistics Arm, Files for Hong Kong IPO
Jingdong Property, the logistics infrastructure subsidiary of JD.com, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong to fund overseas asset expansion. The unit, which manages 121.5 billion yuan in assets and posted a 21 % revenue increase to 3 billion yuan in the...
Shopifreaks
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
skrooge.ai Secures $1.85M Seed Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven Accounting Services
Dubai-based AI-enabled accounting platform skrooge.ai announced a $1.85 million seed round to fund product and engineering hires and expand delivery capacity for UAE SMEs. The round’s investors were not disclosed. The company currently serves 150 clients with $300 K ARR.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
A47 Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding
Dubai-based AI-native news platform A47 announced a $2 million pre‑seed round from undisclosed institutional and angel investors. The funding will support product development and expansion across the Middle East and international markets. Co‑founder Shehab Gargash also joined the board as Chairman.
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Orbital Raises $60M Series B to Automate Real Estate Law with AI
Orbital, an AI platform for real estate law, secured $60 million in a Series B round led by Brighton Park Capital, with participation from REV, The LegalTech Fund, Moderne Ventures, Grosvenor Group, JLL Spark, Outward and Seedcamp. The funding will fuel expansion...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Journelle Acquires Italian Factory to Boost Vertical Integration
New‑York‑based lingerie retailer Journelle announced it has fully acquired its own factory in Italy, marking a step toward vertical integration and greater control over its supply chain. The acquisition, completed on Monday, will allow the brand to produce its own...
Glossy
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
GlassPoint Raises $20M in Funding
GlassPoint, a NYC-based provider of solar-thermal technology for industrial process heat, announced a $20 million funding round led by N.I.S. New Investment Solutions with participation from returning investor MIG Capital. The capital will be used to expand its Technology Center...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Tokio Marine Invests $5M in InsurTech Startup Igloo
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has invested $5 million for a 1.65% minority stake in Singapore‑based insurtech startup Igloo, acquiring 493,984 shares at $10.12 each. The funding supports Igloo’s regional expansion across Southeast Asia, especially its growth in Indonesia.
Fintech Global
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Cashmere Secures $5M Seed Funding Led by Reach Capital
Cashmere, a Salt Lake City‑based data infrastructure platform for premium publishing, announced a $5 million seed round led by Reach Capital, with participation from Founders Future, Fortitude Ventures, LightShed Ventures, Ingram Content Group, Naver Corp and Pearson. The funding will accelerate...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
CVector Secures $5M Seed Funding Led by Powerhouse Ventures
CVector, an industrial AI startup, announced a $5 million seed round to expand its AI-powered software platform for large-scale manufacturing and utilities. The round was led by Powerhouse Ventures with participation from Fusion Fund, Myriad Venture Partners and Hitachi's corporate...
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Footprint Fund I Closes €76M Article 9 Deeptech Fund
The Footprint Firm announced the final closing of Footprint Fund I, a €76 million Article 9 venture fund targeting early‑stage deep‑tech companies in the green transition across Northern Europe. The fund is backed by Danish institutional investors and family offices, including North‑East...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Jelou Raises $10M Series A to Expand WhatsApp-Based Transactional AI Platform
FinTech startup Jelou announced a $10 million Series A round led by Wellington Access Ventures, with participation from Krealo, Credicorp’s corporate venture arm and Collide Capital. The funding will be used to scale its AI-driven WhatsApp transactional platform across the Americas.
Fintech Global
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Helix Acquisition Corp. III, Backed by Cormorant, Raises $150M in IPO
Biotech investor Cormorant Asset Management launched Helix Acquisition Corp. III, a SPAC that raised $150 million in its initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The SPAC, which currently has no merger target, aims to focus on healthcare and related industries....
BioPharma Dive
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
MyARC Secures $2M+ Funding Led by Araya Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Techstars, and G Fund
London-based fitness platform MyARC announced it has raised over $2 million in a funding round led by Araya Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Techstars and G Fund. The capital will be used to enhance its AI-driven platform and accelerate global growth. The...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Innocent Meat Secures €3M Funding to Scale Cultured Meat Production
German cultured‑meat startup Innocent Meat announced a €3 million funding round, including a €500 k anchor investment from Venture Capital Fonds MV and €2.5 million from a new private investor. The capital will be used to develop biocomponents, scale pilot plant operations, and...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
WHP Global to Pay $300M for Controlling Stake in Lands’ End
Brand‑management firm WHP Global announced on Jan. 26, 2026 that it will acquire a 50% controlling stake in apparel retailer Lands’ End for $300 million in cash, forming a joint venture. Lands’ End will transfer its intellectual property and licensing business to WHP...
Retail Dive
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
PAQ Therapeutics Secures $77M in Series B Extension Funding
PAQ Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology biotech, announced a Series B extension that brings its total Series B funding to $77 million. The capital will support Phase 1 development of KRAS degrader PT0253 and further clinical advancement of PT0511, with participation from existing and new...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Whistle Performance Secures $2M Seed Funding to Accelerate Growth
San Diego‑based Whistle Performance, a sports and human performance software provider, announced the close of a $2 million seed round to fund expansion and development. The round’s investors were not disclosed. The company also unveiled a rebranding from GPS DataViz to...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Synthesia Raises $200M in Latest Funding Round, Valuation Jumps to $4B
UK AI startup Synthesia announced a $200 million funding round led by existing investor Google Ventures, valuing the company at $4 billion. The round boosts the firm, which counts 70 % of the FTSE 100 among its clients, and supports its expansion of realistic...
The Guardian AI
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Consio AI Secures $3.3M Funding Round
Consio AI, a Toronto‑based voice platform for e‑commerce brands, raised $3.3 million in a round led by RTP Global with participation from SaaStr Fund, Mu Ventures, Gorgias founders and operators from Ramp and Datadog. The funds will be used to expand...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Zocks Secures $45M Series B Funding Led by Lightspeed and QED
Fintech startup Zocks announced a $45 million Series B round co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and QED Investors, with participation from existing backers Motive Ventures and 14Peaks Capital. The AI-powered assistant for financial advisers aims to streamline client data extraction...
Crunchbase News AI
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Mirum Pharmaceuticals Acquires Bluejay Therapeutics, Adding Brelovitug for HDV
Mirum Pharmaceuticals completed its acquisition of Bluejay Therapeutics, adding the Phase 3 antibody brelovitug for chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) to its pipeline. The deal integrates Bluejay’s team and assets, aiming to finish the AZURE Phase 3 program and prepare for potential...
Pharmaceutical Technology
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Vennre Secures $9.6M in Pre-Series A Funding Round
Wealth creation platform Vennre announced the close of its Pre-Series A funding round, raising $9.6 million through a hybrid equity and debt structure. The capital will support its mission to provide high‑earning individuals access to private market opportunities.
Finextra
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Kime Raises €2M Pre‑seed Round Led by PSV Tech
Copenhagen‑based AI SaaS startup Kime announced a €2 million pre‑seed funding round led by PSV Tech, with participation from Nordic Makers and local angel investors. The capital will support the development of its AI‑search analytics platform that helps brands monitor visibility...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Visitt Secures $22M Series B Funding Led by Susquehanna Growth Equity
Visitt, a New York‑based AI‑native property operations platform, announced a $22 million Series B round. The financing was led by Susquehanna Growth Equity with participation from Vertex Ventures Israel, Anfield and Sarona Ventures. The capital will be used to expand its AI...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Listen Labs Raises $69M in Series B Funding
San Francisco‑based AI‑first customer research platform Listen Labs announced a $69 million Series B round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from Evantic, Sequoia Capital, Conviction and Pear VC. The funding will support the company’s enterprise growth and product expansion. The round follows...
FinSMEs