Fleet Raises Capital From ISAI Expansion at €100M Valuation
French IT fleet management scale‑up Fleet announced that ISAI Expansion has entered its capital via the ISAI Expansion III fund, valuing the company at €100 million. The primary LBO transaction provides liquidity to founders and employees while preserving a majority‑independent shareholding. This marks Fleet’s first external funding after seven years of bootstrapping.
Slate Raises $1.3M CAD Pre‑seed Round Led by N49P and North Exit Ventures
Canadian fintech startup Slate announced a $1.3 million CAD pre‑seed financing round led by N49P and North Exit Ventures. The funding will support Slate’s embedded lending infrastructure for Canadian SaaS platforms. Slate launched out of stealth in early 2026.
Transformer Lab Raises Undisclosed Pre‑seed Round From Hawktail, Ripple Ventures and Garage Capital
Canadian AI platform Transformer Lab announced a pre‑seed fundraising round led by Hawktail, Ripple Ventures and Garage Capital, though the amount was undisclosed. The funding will support the platform’s worldwide launch and further development of its unified AI research operating...
China’s LimX Dynamics Raises $200M in Series B Funding for Real-World Embodied Robots
Chinese humanoid robotics firm LimX Dynamics announced a $200 million Series B round, with investors including Stone Venture, JD, Oriental Fortune Capital, CoStone Capital, Shangqi Capital, NIO Capital and Future Capital, alongside existing shareholders. The capital will be used to scale its...
Zepz Acquires Pomelo to Expand Beyond Remittances Into Credit Cards
Global payments group Zepz, known for WorldRemit and Sendwave, has completed the acquisition of fintech platform Pomelo, which offers the first credit card built for money transfers. The deal aims to broaden Zepz’s services beyond cross‑border payments into credit and...
IN-SPACe Provides ₹350 Crore Loan to PixxelSpace India-Led EOS Consortium
The Indian space regulator IN‑SPACe signed a PPP agreement with a consortium led by PixxelSpace India, providing a ₹350 crore loan to fund the development of a 12‑satellite Earth Observation constellation. The deal, announced on Wednesday, marks a major public‑private partnership...
Tennant Acquires Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB to Accelerate Growth in Sweden
Tennant Company, a maker of industrial floor‑cleaning robots, has acquired Swedish distributors Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB to expand its European footprint. The acquisition closed on February 1, 2026, with the distributors' leadership staying in place to drive...
Oracle Plans to Raise up to $50B for AI Infrastructure via Debt and Equity Financing
Oracle announced on 1 February 2026 that it will raise up to $50 billion through a mix of debt and equity to fund additional data‑centre capacity for its cloud customers, aiming to support its AI infrastructure build‑out and manage its $100 billion debt load.
ClearScore Group Acquires Acre Platforms to Accelerate Mortgage Expansion
The ClearScore Group announced the acquisition of Acre Platforms Ltd, the UK's fastest‑growing intermediary mortgage platform. The deal will integrate Acre's technology into ClearScore's ecosystem, routing demand from its 16 million UK users to mortgage brokers and supporting international expansion. Financial...
First Independence Bank Acquires Metropolitan Capital Bank Assets in FDIC-Facilitated Deal
The FDIC placed Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust into receivership and entered a purchase‑and‑assumption agreement with Detroit‑based First Independence Bank, which will acquire $251 million of assets and $212.1 million in deposits. The transaction, announced on Jan. 31 2026, is expected to cost the...
Serve Robotics to Acquire Diligent Robotics in $29M Stock Deal
Serve Robotics announced it will acquire healthcare‑robotics company Diligent Robotics for $29 million in Serve common stock, with a potential $5.3 million earn‑out. The deal expands Serve’s autonomy platform into hospitals, adding Diligent’s Moxi robot to its portfolio. The transaction is expected...
Konnex Raises $15 Million to Develop Autonomous Robotics Platform
Konnex, a startup building software infrastructure for autonomous robots, announced a $15 million funding round backed by venture investors Cogitent Ventures, Liquid Capital, Leland Ventures, Covey, M77 Ventures and Block Maven. The capital will be used to expand its platform, integrate...
Brickanta Secures $8M Seed Funding to Accelerate Agentic AI in Pre-Construction
Brickanta, a startup building agentic AI tools for pre‑construction workflows, announced a seed round of $8 million. The funding will support product development and market expansion, positioning the company to bring AI‑driven efficiencies to the construction industry. The round was disclosed...
Mitsui Invests in PlusAI to Support Strategic Partnership with T2
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui has made a strategic investment in autonomous trucking startup PlusAI, backing its partnership with Tokyo‑based T2 to accelerate Level 4 truck deployment in Japan. The investment, announced on Jan 31 2026, underscores Mitsui’s commitment to next‑generation mobility, though the deal...
FlexTecs Secures Strategic Investment From Cohere Capital
FlexTecs, a provider of recovery audit and payment accuracy software, announced a strategic investment from Boston‑based private equity firm Cohere Capital. The undisclosed funding will support FlexTecs' expansion of its SaaS platform FlexTrap, accelerate growth, and enable potential strategic acquisitions....
NEOintralogistics Raises €3M Seed Round to Democratize Warehouse Automation
German robotics-as-a-service provider NEOintralogistics announced the close of a €3 million seed funding round, led by the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund with participation from Cetus Holding. The capital will be used to scale commercial deployments, expand R&D, and grow the team,...
Ainekko Merges with Veevx to Advance Embedded AI and Memory Technology
Ainekko, a startup focused on open, software-defined AI infrastructure, announced a merger with fabless semiconductor company Veevx, known for embedded AI and MRAM-based memory solutions. The combined entity will operate under the Ainekko name, aiming to deliver an open, full‑stack...
VenHub Global Directly Lists on Nasdaq via Direct Listing
VenHub Global (NASDAQ: VHUB) began trading on Nasdaq today through a direct listing, following a Regulation Crowdfunding raise of $2.735 million last year. The company, a creator of robotic smart stores, saw its shares initially trade above $40 before settling around...
Botsync Secures Additional Series A Funding From SGInnovate
Singapore‑based robotics automation startup Botsync announced an additional investment from SGInnovate, extending its Series A round. The funding will support product R&D, AI analytics, and expansion across APAC, ANZ and the US. Botsync has seen rapid growth in revenue and production...
1Buy.AI Secures $3.9M Seed Funding Led by 100Unicorns
Delhi‑based AI‑first electronics procurement platform 1Buy.AI announced a $3.9 million seed round, led by 100Unicorns with participation from FJ Labs and Gruhas. The funding will support expansion into the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia.
French Startup The Exploration Company Acquires Assets of UK Rocket Maker Orbex
The article reports that British rocket startup Orbex was forced to shut down and sell its assets to French startup The Exploration Company after the UK government withheld promised funding. The sale follows years of regulatory delays and a shortfall...
Dealroom.co Raises $7M in Funding
Dealroom.co, an Amsterdam‑based data platform for startups and ecosystems, announced a $7 million funding round led by Indico Capital Partners, with participation from Rabobank, Beringea, Shoe Investments and Knight Capital. The capital will be used to accelerate international expansion, focusing on...
AstraZeneca Signs $1.2B Upfront Deal with CSPC for Obesity Assets
AstraZeneca announced a partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, paying $1.2 billion upfront for exclusive ex‑China rights to eight obesity and diabetes programs, including the GLP‑1R/GIPR agonist SYH2082. The total deal value is projected at $18.5 billion, marking one of AZ's largest...
Mitsubishi Electric Completes Acquisition of Nozomi Networks
Mitsubishi Electric has completed its acquisition of industrial cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks, making it a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate independently. The deal value was not disclosed. The acquisition expands Mitsubishi's capabilities in industrial IoT security.
Chinese AI Chipmaker Axera Semiconductor Targets $379M Hong Kong IPO
Axera Semiconductor, a Chinese AI chipmaker, announced plans to raise HK$2.96 billion ($379.2 million) through an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The proceeds will fund technology development, sales expansion, and potential acquisitions. Cornerstone investors include OmniVision’s WILL Semiconductor unit and JSC...
Spring Health to Acquire Alma, Creating First Lifelong Mental Health Platform
Spring Health announced it will acquire Alma, a platform that helps independent mental health clinicians accept insurance and grow private practices. The deal, expected to close in Q2 2026, will merge Spring Health’s AI‑driven technology with Alma’s provider network, expanding...
Carne Group Secures Strategic Investment From Permira at €1.4B Valuation
Carne Group, Europe’s largest independent third‑party management firm, has sold a minority stake to funds advised by private equity firm Permira, valuing the company at €1.4 billion. The transaction also sees Vitruvian Partners exit its stake, while the founder and management...
TeamSystem Acquires AIG Classic to Expand in Spain
Italian tech and AI firm TeamSystem announced the acquisition of Spanish SME software specialist AIG Classic, aiming to deepen its footprint in Spain and accelerate its European expansion. The undisclosed deal will integrate AIG Classic’s accounting solutions into TeamSystem’s digital...
GoCanopy Secures €2.1M Seed Funding to Scale AI Operating System for Institutional Real Estate
GoCanopy announced the closing of a €2.1 million seed round to expand its AI-driven operating system targeting institutional real estate investors. The funding will support product development and market expansion.
OpenAI Announces Plans for Late‑2026 IPO
OpenAI disclosed that it is preparing for an initial public offering in the fourth quarter of 2026, targeting a valuation of $830 billion and a raise of over $100 billion. The startup is in informal talks with Wall Street banks and has...
Moderna Partners with Recordati on Rare Disease mRNA Therapy in up to $160M Deal
Moderna and Italy’s Recordati announced a partnership to develop and commercialize mRNA‑3927 for propionic acidemia. Recordati will pay up to $160 million in upfront and milestone payments and receive royalties, while Moderna will lead clinical development and manufacturing and Recordati will...
Aisy Raises $2.3M Seed Round to Transform Vulnerability Management
Aisy, an AI‑assisted vulnerability management startup, announced a $2.3 million seed round led by Osney Capital, Flying Fish Ventures and 6 Degrees Capital, along with other angel investors. The funding will support the launch of its platform that helps security teams prioritize...
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...
Palo Alto Networks Completes Acquisition of Chronosphere
Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity firm, has completed its acquisition of Chronosphere, an observability platform provider. The financial terms were not disclosed. The deal will integrate Palo Alto's Cortex AgentiX with Chronosphere's cloud‑native observability to enable AI‑driven security and...
PAR Technology to Acquire Bridg for up to $30M
NYC‑based PAR Technology Corporation announced it will acquire Bridg, the identity‑resolution platform of Cardlytics, for a purchase price of $27.5 M, potentially up to $30 M, payable in PAR stock. The acquisition, expected to close in Q1 2026, will enhance PAR’s consumer data,...
Ethos Technologies Inc. IPO Raises $200M, Valuation $1.2B
Insurance platform Ethos Technologies Inc. debuted on Nasdaq, pricing its IPO at $19 per share and raising roughly $200 million, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. The shares closed down 11% on the first day of trading. Ethos, founded in 2016, uses...
Mesirow Alternative Credit Partners with Fundbox to Launch Forward‑flow Loan Purchase Facility
Mesirow Alternative Credit and Fundbox announced a forward‑flow facility that will purchase loans originated by Fundbox, expanding working‑capital access for small businesses. Managed through Mesirow Specialty Finance Fund VII, the asset‑backed structure leverages Fundbox’s AI‑driven platform and Mesirow’s credit expertise....
IonQ Completes Acquisition of Skyloom Global Corp.
IonQ completed its acquisition of Skyloom Global Corp., a move to strengthen its quantum networking capabilities. The deal, first announced in November 2025, brings Skyloom’s expertise in free‑space optical communications into IonQ’s portfolio, advancing its roadmap for distributed quantum entanglement...
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...
Apple Acquires Israeli AI Startup Q.ai for $2B
Apple announced the acquisition of Q.ai, an Israeli imaging and machine learning startup, in a deal valued at nearly $2 billion. The purchase aims to strengthen Apple's AI capabilities in audio and vision technologies, with Q.ai's founders joining Apple as part...
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...
Twogee Biotech Raises €2.16M Seed Round to Commercialise Circular Biomass Technology
Munich‑based Twogee Biotech announced the close of a €2.16 million seed round, with investors High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Bayern Kapital, AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance and Heinz Entsorgung. The funding will support commercialisation of its enzyme platform for converting biomass residues into sustainable raw materials...
Pennylane Raises €175M in Growth-Stage Round Led by TCV
French fintech unicorn Pennylane announced a €175 million growth-stage funding round, led by US venture firm TCV with participation from Blackstone Growth and existing investors. The round values the company at €3.5 billion and will fund product expansion and European growth plans.
Gigablue Secures $20M Series A Funding Led by Planet Ocean Capital
London‑based marine carbon‑dioxide removal startup Gigablue raised $20 million in the first close of its Series A round, led by Planet Ocean Capital with participation from other venture firms and family offices. The capital will be used to scale microalgae carbon fixation...
Agomab Therapeutics Targets $182M Nasdaq IPO to Fund Fibrosis Pipeline
Belgian biotech Agomab Therapeutics announced plans for a Nasdaq IPO to raise approximately $182 million in net proceeds. The capital will support the development of its fibrosis drug pipeline, with the company aiming to sell 12.5 million shares. The offering...
xpln.ai Secures $8M Funding to Expand Into U.S. Market
xpln.ai, a next‑generation attention measurement platform, announced it has raised $8 million to support its expansion into North America, appointing Gina Cavallo as its U.S. chief revenue officer. The new capital will accelerate commercial operations and help U.S. advertisers leverage attention‑based...
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....
York Space Systems Goes Public in $629M IPO to Fund ‘Proliferation at Scale’
York Space Systems, a Colorado-based satellite manufacturer, completed an upsized IPO raising $629 million on Jan 29 2026. The proceeds will fund scaling production, inventory, and faster delivery for defense programs like Golden Dome and expand commercial business opportunities.
British Business Bank Invests £15M in Stream Fintech Platform as Part of $90M Series D Round
The British Business Bank announced a £15 million investment in Stream, a fintech platform, as part of its $90 million Series D funding round. The round also includes investors Sofina, Balderton and Northzone, aiming to expand Stream’s services and US market presence.
Ressio Software Secures Series A Funding Led by Blueprint Equity
Washington, D.C.-based AI construction management startup Ressio Software announced the close of a Series A round, led by Blueprint Equity, with the amount undisclosed. The funding will be used to enhance its AI-driven estimating and project management tools, expand product...