Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in Starlab Space, Becoming Key Customer and Board Member
Mitsubishi Corporation announced it will pre-purchase capacity on Starlab Space’s upcoming commercial space station and increase its equity investment in the company, joining Starlab’s board of directors. The partnership gives Mitsubishi rights to payload space and laboratory access, supporting Japanese research in orbit. Starlab, a U.S.-led joint venture, continues to develop its AI-enabled commercial space station.
Orbital Today
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Cytotheryx Secures $60M Series A Funding Led by Ouroboros Family Founders Fund
Cytotheryx, a pre‑clinical cell‑therapy company, raised $60 million in a Series A round led by Ouroboros Family Founders Fund I, LP. The capital will accelerate its liver‑cell platform, expand manufacturing, and support regulatory planning, while the company also announced debt financing for real‑estate...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
SpyGlass Pharma and AgomAb Therapeutics Launch Nasdaq IPOs
California‑based SpyGlass Pharma and New York‑based AgomAb Therapeutics announced the launch of their Nasdaq IPOs last week, joining the 2026 IPO class. Both firms have not disclosed the amount they expect to raise. SpyGlass will list on the Nasdaq Global Select...
BioSpace
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Sable Secures Pre-Seed Funding From Turret Capital and SOSV
Sable, a New York‑based developer of biotech‑driven consumer beauty solutions, announced it has raised an undisclosed pre‑seed round. The funding was led by Turret Capital and SOSV. Sable will use the capital to launch its brand and further develop its...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Moonshot AI to Close Massive Funding Round, Valuation to Hit $4.8B
China's Moonshot AI, a leading large‑language‑model developer, announced an imminent funding round that will lift its valuation to $4.8 billion, about $500 million above its December valuation. The round follows a $500 million raise in December and comes as rivals MiniMax and Z.ai...
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Morrison Funds Fillex, a New National Ecommerce Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform
Morrison announced the launch of Fillex, a national automated pharmacy fulfillment platform aimed at helping retailers, health systems, and ecommerce providers scale prescription ecommerce. The platform is being funded through Morrison’s Value Add II infrastructure fund, though financial terms were...
Digital Commerce 360
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Twentyfour Industries Raises $11.8M From Lakestar, OTB Ventures, and 468 Capital
Munich‑based drone maker Twentyfour Industries, founded in late 2024, announced it has raised $11.8 million from Lakestar, OTB Ventures and 468 Capital as it emerges from stealth. The funding will support production and deployment of its 10‑inch quadcopter drones for European...
Tech.eu
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
CloudSEK Raises $10M Series B2 Funding From Connecticut Innovations
Indian cybersecurity firm CloudSEK announced a $10 million strategic investment from Connecticut Innovations, the venture‑capital arm of the State of Connecticut, as part of its Series B2 funding round. The investment marks the first time a US state investment arm has backed...
The Register
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Protera Acquires Redfig to Expand Enterprise IT Modernization Capabilities
Protera announced the acquisition of Redfig, a specialist in SAP BTP and AI automation, to broaden its cloud services and AI-driven solutions. The deal enhances Protera’s capabilities in SAP application management, data integration, and intelligent automation, positioning it to deliver...
AI-TechPark
Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Equitable Earth Raises €12.6M in New Funding Round
London‑based nature‑based climate solutions certification provider Equitable Earth announced a €12.6 million financing round led by a US family office, with participation from existing investors AENU, noa, and LocalGlobe, bringing total funding to over €25 million. The capital will be used to...
FinSMEs
Deals•Jan 18, 2026
Tech Europe Foundation Merges with Politecnico Di Milano and Bocconi University Incubators
Tech Europe Foundation (TEF) announced a strategic merger with the technology incubator of Politecnico di Milano and the entrepreneurial support arms of Bocconi University, combining a portfolio of over 70 startups. The deal, disclosed on Jan 18 2026, brings roughly €120 million in...
Crowdfund Insider
Deals•Jan 18, 2026
Merge Labs Raises $252M to Link Brains and Computers
Merge Labs, a brain‑computer interface startup co‑founded by AI entrepreneur Sam Altman, announced a $252 million fundraising round to develop devices that connect human brains to computers. The capital will be used to advance medical applications before expanding to consumer products.
Security Boulevard
Deals•Jan 18, 2026
ICE Acquires Tangles Social‑Media Monitoring Tool to Boost Surveillance
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently acquired the social‑media monitoring tool Tangles, expanding its surveillance capabilities. The acquisition, highlighted in a recent report, complements ICE's existing system that includes the Webloc tool. Deal terms and value were not...
Security Boulevard
Deals•Jan 17, 2026
Quantum Computing Inc. Secures $22M Stalking Horse Bid for Luminar Assets
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has submitted a $22 million stalking‑horse bid to acquire the remaining assets of Luminar Technologies, pending court approval in Luminar’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The acquisition aims to integrate Luminar’s LiDAR technology into QCi’s photonic chip and packaging...
Quantum Zeitgeist
Deals•Jan 16, 2026
Portage Acquires Management of Point72 Ventures' Fintech Assets in $280M Deal
Canadian investment firm Portage announced a deal to take over the management of fintech assets owned by US venture capital firm Point72 Ventures. The transaction is structured through a $280 million continuation vehicle, funded by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and other secondary...
Finextra
Deals•Jan 16, 2026
Canada Rocket Company Raises $6.2M Seed Round
Canada Rocket Company (CRC), a Toronto‑based space and defence startup, announced a $6.2 million seed round led by the Business Development Bank of Canada and Garage Capital, with participation from Ripple Ventures, Panache Ventures, Northside Ventures and Cold Capital. The funding...
SpaceQ
Deals•Jan 15, 2026
BlackRock and Microsoft Raise $12.5B for AI Partnership
BlackRock announced that its AI partnership with Microsoft has raised $12.5 billion, bringing the collaboration closer to its $30 billion target. The partnership, which also includes Nvidia, xAi and UAE‑based MGX, aims to fund data‑center infrastructure for AI workloads. The capital raise...
PYMNTS
Deals•Jan 15, 2026
Portage Takes Over $280M Fintech Portfolio From Point72 Ventures via Continuation Fund
Point72 Ventures announced the transfer of its fintech holdings to a $280 million continuation fund managed by Portage, the fintech arm of Sagard. Goldman Sachs Alternatives led the fund investment, and Portage will oversee roughly 40 fintech assets, with former Point72...
American Banker Technology
Deals•Jan 15, 2026
AbbVie Acquires Drug-Device Factory
Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie announced the acquisition of a drug-device manufacturing facility, expanding its presence in the medical device sector. The deal was reported on January 15, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 14, 2026
Saks Global Secures $1.75B DIP Financing in Chapter 11 Filing
Saks Global announced a voluntary Chapter 11 filing and secured approximately $1.75 billion in debtor‑in‑possession financing, including $1 billion upfront, $500 million committed upon emergence, and $240 million of incremental liquidity. Backed by senior secured bondholders and asset‑based lenders, the funding aims to stabilize operations...
Glossy
Deals•Jan 14, 2026
OptConnect Acquires DPL Wireless to Boost AI-Driven ATM Connectivity
OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, announced the acquisition of DPL Wireless, a cellular connectivity and IoT company for ATMs. The deal will merge OptConnect's ConnectIQ platform with DPL's Hercules AI platform, creating an AI connectivity platform for ATMs and...
Retail Customer Experience
Deals•Jan 12, 2026
XAI Secures $20B in Series E Funding
Artificial intelligence startup xAI announced a $20 billion Series E funding round, marking one of the largest recent AI fundraises. The round was reported on January 12, 2026.
VC News Daily
Deals•Jan 12, 2026
Starlab Secures Major New Investor Seven Grand Managers in Strategic Funding Deal
The Starlab space station consortium, led by Voyager Technologies, announced it has secured a major new investor, Seven Grand Managers, in a strategic funding round. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the investment adds to Starlab’s prior $383 million public...
Behind the Black
Deals•Jan 12, 2026
Baidu to Spin Out AI Chip Unit Kunlunxin in Planned IPO
Chinese internet giant Baidu announced plans to spin out its chipmaking business unit Kunlunxin and pursue a separate public listing. The proposed spin‑off aims to showcase Kunlunxin's AI chip capabilities, attract dedicated investors, and unlock value for Baidu's AI‑powered businesses....
The Register
Deals•Jan 12, 2026
Eli Lilly and Nvidia Sign Five‑year, up to $1 Billion AI Laboratory Deal
Eli Lilly and Nvidia have entered a five‑year partnership valued at up to $1 billion to create an AI laboratory aimed at accelerating drug discovery. The collaboration builds on a prior agreement to build pharma’s largest supercomputer and will leverage Nvidia’s...
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 12, 2026
Woliz Raises $2.2M to Digitise Morocco's Neighbourhood Retail Economy
Morocco-based fintech Woliz announced a $2.2 million fundraising round to digitise and expand financial services for Morocco's neighbourhood retail economy.
This Week in Fintech
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
MagicCube Raises $10M in Strategic Funding Round, Backed by Verifone and Bold Capital
Cupertino‑based secure payments startup MagicCube announced a $10 million fundraising round led by Bold Capital, with strategic investor Verifone and participation from Mosaik Partners, ID Tech and an unnamed global player. The capital will fuel expansion beyond tap‑to‑phone into biometrics, identity verification...
This Week in Fintech
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Medipost Raises $140M to Expand Korean Stem Cell Therapy to US and Japan
South Korean biotech Medipost announced a $140 million fundraising round to commercialize its allogeneic cell therapy, approved in South Korea since 2012, in the United States and Japan. The capital will support regulatory approvals and market entry in these regions.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Aktis Oncology Lands Biotech's First IPO of 2026, Raising $318M
Aktis Oncology, a radiopharmaceutical startup partnered with Eli Lilly, announced its initial public offering on the Nasdaq, raising $318 million. The IPO marks the first biotech offering of 2026, positioning the company for growth in the radiopharma sector.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Allegro Group Sells Mall South Subsidiaries in Slovenia and Croatia to Mutares
Polish e‑commerce platform Allegro Group announced the sale of its Mall South operations, including the Slovenian retailer Mimovrste and its Croatian Internet Mall, to German private‑equity firm Mutares. The binding share purchase agreement transfers 100% of the segment’s shares, aiming...
Ecommerce News Europe
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
MiniMax IPO Soars 109% on Hong Kong Debut, Raises HK$4.8bn
Hong Kong-listed AI startup MiniMax debuted on the stock market on Jan 9, 2026, with its shares jumping 109% to HK$345. The IPO raised HK$4.8bn ($619m) at an offer price of HK$165 per share, underscoring strong investor appetite for Chinese...
Mint AI
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Barq Group and Elroy Air Form $200M Joint Venture for Chaparral Manufacturing in Abu Dhabi
Barq Group and U.S.-based Elroy Air announced an initial agreement to create a $200 million joint venture that will build a manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi for the Chaparral autonomous hybrid‑electric VTOL cargo aircraft. The JV will also provide aftermarket services...
sUAS News
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
11:11 Systems Acquires Ntirety to Expand VMware Cloud Services
11:11 Systems announced the acquisition of managed‑IT services firm Ntirety, marking its sixth purchase of an authorized VMware partner. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal aims to strengthen 11:11's VMware‑based cloud, security and AI offerings for its enterprise customers.
AI-TechPark
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Aurora Therapeutics Raises $16M Seed Round From Menlo Ventures
Aurora Therapeutics, a biotech startup co‑founded by Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna and Fyodor Urnov, announced a $16 million seed round from Menlo Ventures to develop gene‑editing therapies for rare diseases under the FDA’s plausible mechanism pathway. The company will initially target...
BioPharma Dive
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
ThreatModeler Acquires IriusRisk to Consolidate Threat Modeling Market
ThreatModeler Software Inc. announced it has acquired Spain‑based rival IriusRisk SL, expanding its threat modeling capabilities. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The combined entity remains majority‑owned by Invictus Growth Partners, with Paladin Capital Group holding the remainder.
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Rollo Robotics Raises €3.7M Pre‑seed Round Led by FoodLabs and Prototype
Estonian deep‑tech startup Rollo Robotics secured €3.7 million in a pre‑seed round led by FoodLabs and Prototype, with support from Enterprise Estonia’s RUP programme. The funding will be used to mature its monowheel stabilization technology and move toward commercial production.
Robotics & Automation News
Deals•Jan 9, 2026
PlusAI to Go Public via Business Combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX
PlusAI announced it will become publicly listed through a business combination with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp IX, aiming to launch factory‑built autonomous trucks in 2027. The announcement was made in an update on Jan 8, 2026. Deal terms and valuation were not...
Robotics & Automation News
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Luxury Presence Secures $22M Series C Funding Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Luxury Presence, an AI‑powered marketing platform for real estate agents, raised $22 million in a Series C round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from NextEquity Partners, GSBackers, TriplePoint Capital, Jade Mills, Adam Mills and Spencer Rascoff. The financing also includes...
Crunchbase News
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
JumpCloud Acquires MacSolution to Expand Latin America Presence
JumpCloud Inc. announced the acquisition of MacSolution Tecnologia Ltd., Brazil's largest managed service provider, for an undisclosed price. The deal strengthens JumpCloud's identity and access management offerings in Latin America and builds a strategic hub in São Paulo. The acquisition follows...
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Reprai Inc. Closes $1M Seed Funding Round
AI startup reprai Inc., which offers AI-powered solutions for pharmaceutical sales and marketing, has closed a $1M funding round. The round was announced as the company was named among the 100 Startups to Watch in 2026. The funding will support...
AiThority
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Snowflake to Acquire Observe for ~$1B
Snowflake announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire observability platform Observe for an estimated $1 billion. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will integrate Observe’s telemetry capabilities into Snowflake’s data cloud, enhancing monitoring and debugging for customers.
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
OpenAI Acqui‑hires Convogo Team to Boost AI Cloud Efforts
OpenAI announced an acqui‑hire of the Convogo team, the creators of an AI‑powered executive coaching platform. The all‑stock deal will see Convogo’s three co‑founders join OpenAI to work on its AI cloud initiatives, while Convogo’s product will be wound down....
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
French Biotech Enodia Therapeutics Raises €20.7M with Pfizer Backing
Enodia Therapeutics, a French biotech founded in February, announced it has raised €20.7 million (approximately $24 million) to develop protein degrader technology. The financing was aided by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, marking a significant early-stage corporate investment in the company.
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Cyera Raises $400M in Series F Round, Valuation Hits $9B
Cyera announced a $400 million Series F funding round, bringing total funding to over $1.7 billion and valuing the company at $9 billion. The round was led by Blackstone funds and included participation from existing investors such as Accel, Coatue, Sequoia Capital...
Help Net Security
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Invests 16.3% Stake in Pacific Valley Bank
Pacific Valley Bank announced that Taylor Fresh Foods has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake, investing an undisclosed amount. The corporate investment will support the bank’s growth and expand its lending capacity, with Taylor Fresh Foods taking a minority, non‑controlling position.
American Banker Technology
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Parabilis Medicines Secures $305M Series F Funding Led by RA Capital, Fidelity Management, and Janus Henderson
Parabilis Medicines announced a $305 million Series F financing round, led by RA Capital Management, Fidelity Management, and Janus Henderson Investors. The capital will fund the development of its lead candidate zolucatetide, targeting the beta‑catenin pathway in cancer, and expand...
BioPharma Dive
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Red Sea Global and Bunat VC Launch Saudi-Focused AI Venture Fund
Red Sea Global and Bunat VC announced the launch of a Saudi-focused AI venture fund aimed at investing in early‑stage artificial‑intelligence startups in the Kingdom. The partnership creates a new vehicle to support AI innovation in Saudi Arabia, though the...
The AI Insider
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Alveus Therapeutics Raises $159.8M in Series A to Expand Obesity Drug Pipeline
Alveus Therapeutics announced a $159.8 million Series A funding round on Thursday, aiming to accelerate its obesity drug development and challenge market leaders like tirzepatide and semaglutide. The capital will support the company's push into the space dominated by MariTide....
Endpoints News
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Luxury Presence Secures $22M Series C Funding Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Luxury Presence announced the close of a $22 million Series C equity round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC and agents Adam and Jade Mills. The company also secured a $15 million debt facility from J.P. Morgan, bringing total...
VC News Daily
Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Spangle Raises $15M Series A Led by NewRoad Capital Partners, Valuing AI E‑commerce Startup at $100M
AI e‑commerce startup Spangle announced a $15 million Series A round led by NewRoad Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $21 million and valuing the company at $100 million. The round also included Madrona, DNX Ventures and Streamlined Ventures, along with strategic angel investors....
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