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 expand its certification program and invest in data, technology, and methodologies to increase the global supply of high‑integrity nature‑based credits.
Arteris Completes Acquisition of Cycuity
Arteris, Inc., a provider of semiconductor interconnect IP, has closed its acquisition of Cycuity, Inc., a specialist in semiconductor cybersecurity assurance. The deal value was not disclosed. The acquisition expands Arteris' portfolio to include hardware security solutions for AI-driven chips.
AZIO AI to Acquire Azio Corp’s AI Division
AZIO AI, a newly formed AI infrastructure company, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the AI division of Azio Corp. The transaction will transfer AI-focused operations, customer relationships, and related commercial activity to AZIO...
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...
Vanagon Ventures Closes €20M Fund I to Back Deeptech Startups
German deeptech VC Vanagon Ventures announced the final close of its €20 million Fund I, backed by Allocator One and other limited partners including family offices, high‑net‑worth individuals and senior tech executives. The fund will invest up to €500 k in pre‑seed B2B...
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...
Nukkleus Inc. Acquires Israeli UAV Specialist Nimbus Drones Technologies
Nukkleus Inc., a strategic acquirer in aerospace and defense, announced the acquisition of 100% of Israeli UAV and counter‑UAS firm Nimbus Drones Technologies. The deal was paid with 1.85 million Nukkleus shares and a $3.25 million convertible note, expanding Nukkleus’ portfolio into...
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...
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...
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...
Sinpex Raises €10M Series A to Redefine KYB Automation for Europe's AML Era
Sinpex, an AI-powered KYB platform, announced a €10 million Series A round led by BlackFin Capital Partners with participation from ACE Ventures and TX Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development and expansion across Europe as regulatory AML requirements tighten.
Sinpex Raises €10M in Series A Round
Sinpex, an AI-powered KYB/KYC lifecycle management platform, announced a €10 million Series A financing round to accelerate product development and market expansion.
BBD Perfect Storm Secures Majority Stake in St Luke’s
Independent agency BBD Perfect Storm announced a majority equity investment in UK creative shop St Luke’s, forming a new agency group with international reach. Both brands and leadership teams will be retained while combining BBD Perfect Storm’s global presence with...
TeamFeePay Raises £9M Equity Funding Round to Fuel European Expansion
Belfast‑based sports tech firm TeamFeePay announced a £9 million equity funding round led by YFM Equity Partners and the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland, with participation from Techstart and private investors. The capital will support the company’s expansion across the UK...
Defaqto Acquires Pearson Ham Group’s Market Pricing Business for £11M
Defaqto, via its parent Fintel plc, announced the acquisition of Pearson Ham Group’s Market Pricing Business for £11 million. The deal expands Defaqto’s data and technology offerings for the UK retail financial services and insurance sectors, adding pricing data across motor, home,...
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...
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...
AAZZUR Closes £2 Million Funding Round Led by Haatch Ventures
AAZZUR Ltd. announced the closing of a £2 million funding round, completed in October 2025, to expand its fintech orchestration platform. The round was led by Haatch Ventures with participation from Alert Venture Foundry, Alumni Ventures, Great Stuff Ventures, Tyr Ventures, Tenity...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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....
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
EpiBiologics Raises $107M in Series B to Advance Protein-Degrading Cancer Drug
Biotech startup EpiBiologics announced a $107 million Series B financing to push its lead protein-degrading cancer therapy, EPI-326, into clinical trials. The round was co-led by GV and Johnson & Johnson’s corporate venture arm, with participation from Novartis Venture Fund,...
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...
Legaltech Startup Alice Raises €1M Pre‑seed Round
Belgium‑based legal AI platform Alice announced a €1 million pre‑seed funding round led by NewSchool and Seeder Fund, with participation from Belgian angel investors. The capital will be used to accelerate development of its end‑to‑end legal casework solution and expand into...
Blackbird.AI Secures $28M Strategic Funding to Accelerate Narrative Intelligence Platform
AI startup Blackbird.AI announced a $28 million strategic funding round to scale its AI-driven narrative intelligence platform. The capital will be used to expand product development and market reach. The announcement was made on January 8, 2026.
Skylight Health Acquires Stellation Care to Boost AI-Powered Provider Analytics
Skylight Health announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that it has acquired Stellation Care, an AI‑driven provider‑analytics firm. The acquisition adds AI‑powered provider and network insights to Skylight’s multispecialty care platform, expanding its capabilities for health plans and risk‑based providers serving over 3 million...