ServiceNow to Acquire Armis for $7.75 Billion
ServiceNow announced today that it will acquire cyber‑exposure management firm Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026. The deal expands ServiceNow's AI‑driven workflow platform with real‑time security visibility across IT, OT and IoT assets, positioning the company as a unified AI control tower for enterprises.
Neural Concept Secures $100M Growth Equity Funding From Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Neural Concept announced a $100 million funding round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives to accelerate its AI-native engineering platform. The capital will be used to scale product development and expand market reach. This marks a significant growth-stage...
Nawah Scientific Raises $23M Series A to Expand Cloud Lab Model to Rwanda and Saudi Arabia
Egyptian research platform Nawah Scientific announced a $23 million Series A round, led by Life Ventures Holding with participation from Den Venture, Empire M, AfricInvest and Elsewedy. The funding, a mix of equity and debt, will support the launch of a research...
Marissa Mayer’s Dazzle Secures $8M Seed Funding Led by Forerunner Ventures
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s new AI‑assistant startup Dazzle announced an $8 million seed round at a $35 million valuation. The round was led by Forerunner Ventures’ Kirsten Green with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Greycroft, Offline Ventures, Slow Ventures and Bling Capital.
Katalist Secures $1.5M Seed Funding to Power AI-Driven Video Production
AI startup Katalist announced a $1.5 million seed round to accelerate its AI-powered professional video production platform. The funding will support product development and go‑to‑market efforts, positioning Katalist in the growing AI‑driven SaaS market.
Omnidocs Acquires Majority Stake in Swiss Document Solutions Provider Officeatwork
Danish software firm Omnidocs announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Switzerland‑based officeatwork, expanding its footprint in the DACH region. The deal, the fourth add‑on for Omnidocs, strengthens its document generation and automation platform across Europe.
Alphabet Acquires Intersect for $4.75 B to Boost AI Data‑center Energy
Alphabet announced the acquisition of Intersect, a data‑center energy specialist, for $4.75 billion. The deal lets Intersect operate independently while helping Alphabet secure sustainable power for its AI‑driven data centers.
Picea Acquires iRobot in Chapter 11 Takeover
iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, was taken over by Chinese contract‑manufacturing firm Picea as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The deal was announced last week and the new owners assure customers that app support and warranties will...
Cerebras Systems Revives IPO Plans, Aiming for Early 2026 Listing
Cerebras Systems announced it is preparing to file for a U.S. IPO as early as this week, targeting a second‑quarter 2026 public debut. The AI chipmaker, which previously postponed its offering, is rekindling its listing ambitions after regulatory clearance for...
Kyndryl to Acquire Dutch Cloud Provider Solvinity
In November 2025, American IT services firm Kyndryl announced its intention to acquire Solvinity, a Dutch managed‑cloud provider that runs critical national infrastructure. The deal raises concerns about European digital sovereignty as a local provider becomes owned by a US‑based...
Adform Acquires Goldbach’s Splicky Division to Bolster DOOH Capabilities
Adform announced the acquisition of Splicky, the advertising‑technology division of Switzerland’s Goldbach Group, to expand its omnichannel media‑buying platform with strong DOOH expertise in the DACH region. The deal, slated to close on December 31, 2025, will integrate Splicky’s local...
Belief Capital Closes $20M Fund to Back AI, Robotics and Infrastructure Startups
Solo GP Kevin Costa announced the final close of a $20 million Belief Capital fund aimed at pre‑seed and seed‑stage AI, robotics and infrastructure companies in Europe and the US. The fund’s investors include VC firms Hummingbird, Point Nine, Adjacent, fund‑of‑funds...
Kargo Secures $42M Series B to Accelerate Industrial AI for Supply Chains
San Francisco‑based Kargo announced the closing of a $42 million Series B round led by Avenir, with participation from Linse Capital, Hearst Ventures, Lightbank and existing backers Matter Venture Partners and Sozo Ventures. The funding will be used to expand...
Alphabet to Acquire Intersect for $4.75 B to Power AI Data Centers
Alphabet announced on Dec 22 2025 that it will acquire data‑center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion. The deal, completing in the first half of next year, will keep Intersect operating independently while bolstering Alphabet’s AI‑driven data‑center energy strategy.
Galbot Secures Over $300M in Funding to Accelerate Humanoid Robot Deployment
Beijing‑based Galbot, a developer of embodied AI humanoid robots, announced a new funding round exceeding $300 million, pushing its valuation to $3 billion. The capital will fund technology development, scale deployments across manufacturing, logistics and healthcare, and expand its global footprint.
Clearwater Analytics to Be Taken Private in $8.4B Deal by Permira and Warburg Pincus
Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc. announced it will be taken private by private‑equity firms Permira Holdings Ltd. and Warburg Pincus LLC in an $8.4 billion transaction. The acquirers will purchase shares at $24.55 each, with a go‑shop period running until Jan. 23, 2026. The...
Resolve AI Secures Series A Funding at $1 Billion Valuation
Resolve AI, an autonomous site reliability engineering startup, announced a Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, valuing the company at $1 billion. The round’s exact size was not disclosed, but the funding will accelerate its AI‑driven SRE platform.
TikTok US Sale to Joint Venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX Signed
TikTok CEO announced that agreements have been signed to form TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a partnership that includes Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX as owners, transferring US operations from ByteDance. The deal is slated to close on January 22,...
CVB Financial Acquires Heritage Commerce in $811M Merger
CVB Financial Corp, the parent of Citizens Business Bank, announced a definitive all‑stock merger with Heritage Commerce Corp valued at approximately $811 million. Under the agreement, CVB Financial shareholders will own about 77% of the combined company, with the transaction slated...
Imprint Raises $150M Series D, Reaches Unicorn Status
Imprint, a New York‑based co‑brand financial platform, announced a $150 million Series D round led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Hedosophia, Spice Capital, Thrive Capital, Ribbit Capital and Timeless, valuing the company at $1.2 billion and achieving unicorn status. The...
Swiss Startup Soverli Secures $2.6M Pre‑Seed Funding to Build Sovereign Smartphone OS
Soverli, a Swiss cybersecurity startup, announced it has closed a $2.6 million pre‑seed round led by Founderful to develop a sovereign operating‑system layer for smartphones. The funding will be used to expand engineering, forge OEM partnerships, and integrate enterprise productivity tools,...
Known Raises $9.7M for AI‑powered Voice Dating App
San Francisco‑based dating startup Known announced a $9.7 million venture funding round led by investors Forerunner, NFX, PearVC and Coelius Capital. The capital will support beta expansion and hiring as the voice‑AI matchmaking platform prepares for a broader launch next year.
Scale AI Secures $128.7M Growth-Stage Funding Led by Real Ventures, Version One Ventures, and iNovia Capital
Toronto‑based Scale AI announced a $128.7 million growth‑stage financing round on December 19, 2025. The round was led by Canadian venture firms Real Ventures, Version One Ventures and iNovia Capital, aiming to expand R&D labs and AI infrastructure for domestic enterprises.
Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs Launches, Seeks €500M Funding at $3.5B Valuation
AI pioneer Yann LeCun announced the formation of Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) Labs and is targeting a €500 million raise at a €3 billion valuation. The fundraising is being pursued immediately after launch, positioning AMI Labs as a major new player in...
StretchSense Secures $2.3M Funding to Expand XR Training Gloves Globally
Wearable tech firm StretchSense announced a $2.3 million funding round led by PXN Ventures with backing from Scottish Enterprise to accelerate its XR training glove platform. The capital will support global expansion and further development of its motion‑capture, AI‑enhanced gloves for...
Lovable Secures $330M Funding Round at $6.6B Valuation
Lovable announced a $330 million financing round, boosting its valuation to $6.6 billion as it expands its platform that enables non‑developers to build software. The round marks a significant growth‑stage investment in the European SaaS space.
Endra Systems Raises $20M Seed Round to Automate MEP Design
Sweden‑based AI startup Endra Systems announced a $20 million seed round led by Notion Capital, with participation from Norrsken VC and angel investors. The funding will accelerate the company’s AI‑driven platform that automates mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for engineers, and...
Cursor Acquires AI Code‑review Startup Graphite
Code‑editor provider Cursor announced today that it has acquired Graphite, an AI‑powered code review startup. The deal will be financed with a mix of cash and equity, and Graphite will continue operating as a standalone product alongside Cursor’s editor.
Automation Anywhere Acquires Aisera to Bolster AI Automation Portfolio
Automation Anywhere announced the acquisition of Aisera, expanding its AI-driven Agentic Process Automation suite. The deal, disclosed in the company's Q3 results release, aims to deepen automation capabilities across ITSM, HR, and customer service. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Alphawave Semi
Qualcomm announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Alphawave IP Group plc (Alphawave Semi), bringing high‑speed wired connectivity technology into its data‑center portfolio. The deal, finalized ahead of schedule, positions Qualcomm to expand AI compute and connectivity solutions...
Imprint Secures $150M Series D Funding at $1.2B Valuation
Imprint, a NYC‑based financial platform for brands, announced a $150 million Series D round led by Khosla Ventures with participation from several other investors. The funding, valued at $1.2 billion, will support expansion into debit, secured cards, and flexible financing solutions.
Swedish AI Startup Lovable Raises $330M Series B at $6.6B Valuation
Lovable, the Stockholm‑based AI‑driven vibe‑coding platform, announced a $330 million Series B round led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures, valuing the company at $6.6 billion. Existing backers Khosla Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Databricks Ventures and other investors also participated.
Arcads.ai Secures $16M Seed Round to Accelerate AI‑Powered Video Marketing Platform
San Francisco‑based Arcads.ai announced a $16 million seed funding round led by Eurazeo, with participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital and the Sequoia Scout program. The capital will fuel platform development, expand AI video generation capabilities, and support international growth.
Humanz Secures $15M Funding to Accelerate AI Platform Growth
Tel Aviv‑based AI platform provider Humanz announced a $15 million funding round backed by existing and new institutional investors. The capital will support accelerated AI product development and fund planned acquisitions in early 2026.
Trump Media to Merge with TAE Technologies in $6B Deal
Trump Media and Technology Group announced a $6 billion merger with fusion‑power firm TAE Technologies, creating a 50‑50 combined entity aimed at powering AI‑driven data centers. The deal, unveiled on Dec 18 2025, targets completion in mid‑2026.
UpCharge Secures $900K Seed Funding Led by Capitaliply
UpCharge, a NYC‑based Shopify app provider, announced a $900,000 seed round to boost product development and growth. The round was led by venture firm Capitaliply, marking the latest infusion for the platform used by over 4,000 merchants worldwide.
Digicust Secures €2.3M Pre-Series A Funding Led by Jet Investment
Vienna‑based customs clearance startup Digicust announced a €2.3 million Pre‑Series A round to boost AI‑driven product development and expand into new markets. The round was led by Jet Investment with participation from Look AI Ventures and other private investors.
Edison Scientific Secures $70M Seed Funding to Build Autonomous AI Scientists
San Francisco‑based AI startup Edison Scientific announced a $70 million seed round to accelerate its autonomous AI scientist platform, Kosmos. The round was led by Triatomic Capital LP and Spark Capital LP, with participation from Pillar VC LP, Susa Ventures Partners...
Exein Secures €100M Funding Round to Accelerate IoT Security Platform
Embedded‑security firm Exein SpA announced a €100 million financing round led by Blue Cloud Ventures with participation from HV Capital, Intrepid Growth Partners, Geodesic and J.P. Morgan. The capital will fund global expansion and the development of a next‑generation AI‑driven runtime security...
ReBirth Group Acquires Majority Stake in Cowboy to Restart E‑bike Production
Brussels‑based e‑bike maker Cowboy has closed a majority‑stake transaction with French mobility group ReBirth Group Holding SA, injecting €15 million of new capital and restructuring its balance sheet. The deal gives ReBirth operational control to restart production in France and expand...
InfiniteWatch Secures $4M Seed Funding Led by Base10 Partners
NYC‑based AI‑native platform InfiniteWatch announced a $4 million seed round to accelerate its customer interaction intelligence suite. The round was led by Base10 Partners with participation from Sequoia, A16Z scouts, Kfund, Kibo, LifeX and several unicorn founders.
Thread Secures $18M Growth Equity to Accelerate AI Service Desk for MSPs
Thread, an AI‑powered service desk platform for managed service providers, announced an $18 million growth equity round led by Susquehanna Growth Equity with participation from Headline. The new capital will fund the development of AI‑native products to help MSPs scale efficiently.
Cosan Secures $15M Growth Equity Investment
Chicago‑based chronic care platform Cosan announced a $15 million growth‑stage equity round to accelerate its provider‑focused services. The financing was led by Ziegler Link‑age Funds and The Specialty Alliance, expanding the company’s capital base for expansion.
Givefront Raises $2M Seed Round Led by Script Capital
YC‑backed fintech Givefront, which builds a financial platform for U.S. nonprofits, announced a $2 million seed round. The round was led by Script Capital with participation from Y Combinator, C3 Ventures, Phoenix Fund and several angel investors, and will be used to scale...
Destinus Secures €50 Million Financing Facility From Commerzbank
Dutch aerospace firm Destinus announced a €50 million financing facility from Commerzbank to fund its expansion of autonomous flight production across Europe. The facility, the company's first commercial bank loan, complements prior equity and convertible financing, bringing total capital raised to...
Lovable Secures $330M Series B Funding at $6.6B Valuation
Lovable announced a $330 million Series B round, valuing the company at $6.6 billion. The round was led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures' Anthology fund, with participation from NVentures, Salesforce Ventures, Databricks Ventures, T. Capital, Atlassian Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, Khosla Ventures, DST Global, EQT Growth,...
Red Hat Acquires AI Governance Specialist Chatterbox Labs
Red Hat announced the acquisition of London‑based AI risk‑management firm Chatterbox Labs, aiming to strengthen its AI governance and security portfolio. The terms were not disclosed, but the deal adds model testing and generative AI guardrails to Red Hat’s enterprise...
AtScale Secures Undisclosed Funding Round Led by Snowflake Ventures
Data‑management firm AtScale announced it has closed a new equity financing round led by Snowflake Inc.’s venture arm, Snowflake Ventures. While the exact amount was not disclosed, analysts estimate the round is between $75 million and $100 million, marking AtScale’s largest investment...
Enlightra Raises $15M to Power Energy‑efficient AI Data‑centre Lasers
Deep‑tech startup Enlightra announced a $15 million venture round led by Y Combinator, Runa Capital, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Protocol Labs, Halo Labs, Asymmetry Ventures and TRAC VC to commercialise chip‑scale multiwavelength lasers for AI‑intensive data‑centre interconnects.
Peripheral Labs Secures $3.6M Seed Round Led by Khosla Ventures
Peripheral Labs announced a $3.6 million seed round to fund its affordable volumetric video platform for sports, led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Daybreak Capital, Entrepreneurs First and Transpose Platform. The funding will accelerate product development and go‑to‑market efforts targeting...