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 terms were not disclosed.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Plata Raises $405M in Series C Round
Mexican digital bank Plata announced the closing of a $405 million Series C financing, positioning it as the most valuable privately held digital bank in Latin America. The round marks a significant milestone for the fintech, though the investors were...
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...
Collide Capital Raises $95M for Oversubscribed Fund II
Collide Capital, an early‑stage investor in fintech, supply‑chain and future‑of‑work startups, announced the closing of its second main fund with $95 million of commitments. The fund was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor demand for the firm’s focus areas.
CamGraPhIC Lands $232M State-Backed Funding to Tackle AI Data Bottleneck
CamGraPhIC, the research arm of 2D Photonics, received $232 million in state‑backed funding approved by the European Commission and provided by the Italian State to develop graphene‑based optical interconnects for AI accelerators and high‑performance computing. The investment, one of Italy’s largest...
Uber to Invest over $10B in Robotaxi Fleet, Including $2.5B Equity Stakes in Lucid and Rivian
Uber announced it will invest more than $10 billion in its robotaxi program, allocating $7.5 billion to purchase autonomous vehicles and over $2.5 billion for equity stakes in EV makers Lucid and Rivian. The commitment aims to accelerate Uber’s shift to a capital‑intensive...
Signal Labs Secures Lightspeed Venture Partners Backing in $25M Contract Launch
Signal Labs, a startup building enterprise “Systems of Attention,” launched publicly on April 15, 2026, announcing $25 million in signed contracts and backing from Lightspeed Venture Partners. Founder Rajeev Ronanki highlighted the new layer of software focused on coordinating institutional attention.
Rocket Lab Closes $155.3M Acquisition of Mynaric
Rocket Lab announced on Tuesday that it has closed its acquisition of German optical communications terminal supplier Mynaric AG for $155.3 million, $5.3 million above the originally agreed price. The transaction includes a nominal cash payment and roughly 2.3 million...
The Chancery Lane Project Secures Funding From Patrick J. McGovern Foundation for Climate‑aligned Legal Tech Platform
UK non‑profit The Chancery Lane Project launched its AI‑powered platform TCLP Labs to enable climate‑aligned contracting. The initiative is funded by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, with development partner Unboxed. The deal value was not disclosed.
Tata Group Injects ₹1,500 Crore Into Tata Electronics to Boost iPhone Manufacturing
Tata Group has injected ₹1,500 crore ($180 million) into its subsidiary Tata Electronics, expanding its iPhone contract‑manufacturing capacity. The equity round, priced at ₹62 per share, was completed last month, bringing total FY26 capital infusion to ₹3,000 crore. The funding supports further capacity...
Sonibel Instruments Closes $1.6M Pre-Seed Funding Round Led by Maple VC
Canadian AI manufacturing startup Sonibel Instruments announced the close of a $1.6 million pre‑seed round led by Maple VC, with participation from Champion Hill Ventures and Dorm Room Fund. The oversubscribed funding will accelerate development of its AI‑driven real‑time weld quality control system for...
Accenture Invests in General Robotics to Advance Physical AI-Powered Robotics
Accenture, via its Accenture Ventures arm, has made an undisclosed investment in AI-native robotics firm General Robotics. The partnership will combine Accenture’s industry expertise with General Robotics’ GRID platform to accelerate physical AI adoption in manufacturing and logistics. Terms of...
Wood & Co Acquires 75MW of Ready‑to‑build Battery Storage Projects in Finland From BHM Group
Czech investor Wood & Co announced the acquisition of two ready‑to‑build battery‑energy‑storage‑system projects in Finland, totaling 75 MW/150 MWh, from Czech investor BHM Group. The assets, previously owned by BHM Group and developed by Winda Energy, were completed in late March, with...
Monbake Group Acquires Spanish Foodservice Supplier Triticum
Spanish frozen bakery leader Monbake Group announced the acquisition of local foodservice supplier Triticum, a bakery products maker for the hospitality sector. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal, aimed at strengthening Monbake’s value proposition in the horeca channel, follows...
GrubMarket Acquires Schoenmann Produce to Strengthen Gulf Coast Presence
San Francisco‑based GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Houston‑based Schoenmann Produce, a century‑old distributor serving the Gulf Coast. The deal integrates Schoenmann’s 90,000‑sq‑ft facility and cold‑storage capabilities into GrubMarket’s AI‑powered supply‑chain platform, expanding its presence in Texas and the broader...
StarLight Therapeutics Secures $2.0M Seed Funding
European venture studio AQYLA BioVentures launched its first programme, STARLIGHT Therapeutics, which secured €1.8 million (approx $2.0 million) in seed funding. The round supports the development of retinal disease therapies and was announced as part of AQYLA's new biotech venture studio model.
KKR to Purchase $820M of Samsung SDS Convertible Bonds
Private‑equity firm KKR announced it will purchase $820 million of convertible bonds issued by Samsung SDS, a South Korean information‑technology services provider. The bond purchase provides Samsung SDS with financing and boosted its shares by 20% on the news. The deal...
One Planet Group Invests $50M to Launch Travel Startup Quite Remarkable
One Planet Group, a private equity firm, announced a $50 million initial investment to launch Quite Remarkable, an AI‑native travel and lifestyle platform slated for a Fall 2026 launch. The funding will support the development of personalized luxury travel experiences...
Terremoto Biosciences Raises $108M in Series C Financing Round
San Francisco‑area biotech Terremoto Biosciences announced a $108 million Series C financing round. New investors RA Capital Management, Deep Track Capital, Osage University Partners and BeOne Medicines joined existing backers OrbiMed, Third Rock Ventures, Novo Holdings and Cormorant Asset Management. The capital...
Allbirds Secures $50M Convertible Financing Facility to Pivot Into AI Compute Infrastructure
Allbirds, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for a $50 million convertible financing facility, expected to close in Q2 2026. The funding will enable the company to rebrand as NewBird AI and build a GPU‑as‑a‑Service platform. Chardan is acting...
Parasail Raises $32M Series A for Its Pay-per-Token Inference Cloud
Parasail Inc., an AI infrastructure startup, announced a $32 million Series A round led by Touring Capital and Kindred Ventures, with participation from Samsung Electronics’ startup investment arm. The funding will be used to enhance its AI Supercloud platform, expand its partner...
InnovMetric Acquires German Partner Duwe-3d
InnovMetric announced the acquisition of its long‑time German partner Duwe-3d, the master distributor of PolyWorks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The deal integrates Duwe-3d’s expertise into InnovMetric’s European division, ensuring continuity for customers and expanding technical services for dimensional inspection.
Mission Control Games Raises $4M Pre‑seed Round Led by General Catalyst
Mission Control Games, a mobile casual‑puzzle studio, closed a $4 million pre‑seed funding round led by General Catalyst with participation from Arcadia Gaming Partners and e2vc. The capital will fund team expansion and the development of its first title, leveraging AI...
Biogen to Acquire Apellis in $5.6B Buyout
Biogen announced a $5.6 billion acquisition of Apellis, expanding its portfolio beyond neurology. The deal was detailed in a recent filing, confirming the transaction is set to close. The acquisition positions Biogen in new therapeutic areas.
Sectra Finalizes Oxipit Acquisition
Swedish PACS provider Sectra completed its acquisition of AI imaging company Oxipit, adding the autonomous chest X‑ray analysis product ChestLink to its AI marketplace. The deal, first announced in March, integrates Oxipit’s team into Sectra’s Imaging IT Solutions division to...
Standard Life Announces $2.5B Acquisition of Aegon UK
Standard Life, a FTSE 100 pension provider, announced a £2bn ($2.5B) acquisition of Aegon UK, the country's largest pension platform. The deal will create the second‑largest retail pensions and savings platform in the UK, serving about 16 million customers and £480 bn...
Keebler Health Secures $16M Series A Funding Led by Flare Capital Partners
Keebler Health, an AI‑enabled risk adjustment platform, announced a $16 million Series A round led by Flare Capital Partners with participation from Sands Capital, Hustle Fund, Everywhere Ventures, Freestyle Capital, Underdog Labs, Tweener Fund, New Stack Ventures, Tau Ventures, Aviano Ventures and...
Clean Slate Clinic Raises $4.3M in Convertible Note and Debt Financing
Australian virtual alcohol detox platform Clean Slate Clinic completed a $4.3M capital raise, including a $2.8M convertible note from impact investor Giant Leap and Scale Investors, and a $1.5M debt facility from Australian Medical Angels. The funding will support its...
Viant Acquires TVision Insights for $40M
Viant Technology, a CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising specialist, announced a definitive agreement to acquire TVision Insights, an attention measurement provider, for $40 million in cash and stock. The acquisition will integrate TVision's attention signals into Viant's platform, enhancing AI-driven...
Amazon-Backed X-Energy Files for up to $800M IPO
Nuclear startup X-energy, backed by Amazon, filed its IPO prospectus targeting a price of $16‑$19 per share and aiming to raise up to $800 million, potentially netting $814 million. The filing marks the company’s move toward public markets after raising $1.8 billion from...
DHL Group Acquires CRYOPDP to Strengthen Pharma Logistics
DHL Group announced the acquisition of CRYOPDP, a specialty courier focused on clinical trials, biopharma and cell and gene therapies, as part of its multi‑billion‑euro investment to expand its life‑sciences logistics network. The deal adds CRYOPDP’s expertise to DHL’s new...
Uluu Secures $2.1M Australian Government Grant to Scale Seaweed‑based Plastic Alternative
Perth biotech startup Uluu has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program to accelerate commercial‑scale production of its seaweed‑based plastic alternatives. The funding will enable the company to increase output tenfold and support trials with...
Capsule Security Raises $7M Seed Round Led by Lama Partners and Forgepoint Capital International
Security startup Capsule Security announced a $7 million seed round as it exited stealth on Wednesday. The round was led by Lama Partners with participation from Forgepoint Capital International. Proceeds will fund the company’s agentic security platform and further product...
Lettuce Financial Acquires Carry’s Retirement and Investing Platform
Lettuce Financial announced the acquisition of Carry’s retirement and investing platform, adding over $225 million in assets and thousands of members to its AI‑powered solopreneur suite. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will keep Carry operating as a standalone brand while integrating...
Gitar Raises $9M in Funding Led by Venrock
San Francisco‑based developer infrastructure startup Gitar announced it has closed a $9 million funding round, led by Venrock with participation from Sierra Ventures. The company builds AI agents for code review and continuous integration workflows.
ONTO Health Secures $20M Series A Funding
ONTO Health, an AI-enabled fertility and longevity provider, announced the close of a $20 million Series A round. The financing was provided by healthcare investors ARTIS and Humania and will support expanded U.S. clinical operations and entry into the GCC region.
Pay.com.au Raises $20M in Private Placement, Postpones IPO
Pay.com.au, a B2B fintech, raised $20 million via a private placement, valuing the company at $750 million, and announced a pause to its planned ASX IPO amid market volatility caused by the Middle East war. The new capital will support customer acquisition...
Ranger Acquires Fidelity Integrated Systems
Ranger, backed by Hyperion, announced the acquisition of fire and safety-security provider Fidelity Integrated Systems. The deal, disclosed on April 15, 2026, expands Ranger's portfolio in access control, CCTV, intruder alarms, and gate automation. Deal value was not disclosed.
Mudflap Acquires AI Capacity Platform Parade
Mudflap, a Palo Alto-based fintech company, completed its acquisition of Parade, a San Francisco-founded AI capacity management platform for brokers. The deal combines Mudflap’s location‑verified carrier network with Parade’s platform, which has facilitated over $40 billion in freight transactions. Financial terms...
Revolution Medicines Raises $2B in Concurrent Stock and Debt Offerings
Revolution Medicines announced a $2 billion financing, combining a stock offering and debt issuance, to fund its development of daraxonrasib for advanced pancreatic cancer. The raise exceeds the company's original target and supports further clinical progress.
ExecOnline Acquires Teamraderie to Connect Leadership Development to Team-Level AI Transformation
ExecOnline, a pioneer of online leadership development, announced the acquisition of Teamraderie, a provider of AI-focused team development. The deal combines ExecOnline’s academic courses with Teamraderie’s team experiences to deliver integrated leadership and AI transformation solutions for enterprises. Deal terms...