Innovation

Joby Aviation Acquires Avionyx To Support FAA Certification Testing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Joby Aviation, a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has acquired Avionyx, an established aerospace software engineering firm, to support its aircraft type certification program with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Haworth: Commercial Furniture Manufacturer Acquires Majority Stake In Tayco

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Haworth, a leading global manufacturer of commercial furniture and interior solutions, announced that it has acquired a majority shareholding in Tayco, a Toronto-based manufacturer of office furniture and case goods.

Banco Santander: €20 Billion Profit Goal By 2028 Following Webster Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Banco Santander, the Spain-based global banking group, has unveiled a new strategic plan targeting more than €20 billion in annual profit by 2028, following its Webster deal and broader expansion efforts across key markets.

Seven Hills Capital: $235 Million Fund II Closed For Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Seven Hills Capital announced the first-and-final closing of its oversubscribed sophomore fund, Seven Hills Capital Fund II, L.P., reaching its $235 million hard cap in less than three months. The closing follows the firm’s $125 million Fund I raise completed two years ago.

Flox Intelligence: $3 Million Raised To Scale AI Wildlife Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Flox Intelligence, a wildlife intelligence company building AI systems designed to prevent human-wildlife conflict across critical infrastructure, has raised $3 million in a Seed+ round led by Tilia Impact Ventures. The round also included participation from Satgana, GENIUS NY operated by CenterState CEO, J.O.S.S., and existing investors Unconventional Ventures and Almi Invest.

Dwelly: $93 Million Raised To Scale AI-Powered UK Lettings Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Dwelly, a London-based AI-first lettings and property management platform, has raised $93 million in funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from Begin Capital, s16vc – Founders for Founders Fund, and Trinity Capital. For this round, Trinity Capital said it committed $50 million in growth capital to support the company’s expansion across the UK.

BeyondMath: $18.5 Million Seed Round Completed To Scale Foundational Physics AI Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Cambridge-born deeptech company BeyondMath has completed its $18.5 million Seed round following a $10 million extension led by Cambridge Innovation Capital, with participation from existing investors UP.Partners, Insight Partners, and InMotion Ventures.

OMCO Solar: Solar Tracker Manufacturer Acquired By MacLean-Fogg

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

OMCO Solar, a U.S. factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions, has been acquired by MacLean-Fogg, a family-owned, U.S.-based manufacturing enterprise. The transaction brings together two domestic manufacturing platforms, positioning OMCO for continued growth in the U.S. tracker and fixed-tilt markets.

Nexus Precision Health: Acquisition Of Leal Health To Accelerate Precision Medicine At Scale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Nexus Precision Health, a precision medicine technology company, announced it has acquired Leal Health, an AI-powered patient decision-support platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Foodforecast: €8 Million Raised For AI Food Waste Forecasting Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Cologne-based AI foodtech company Foodforecast has raised €8 million in a Series A funding round aimed at expanding its artificial-intelligence-driven demand and production forecasting platform across European markets. The round was co-led by SHIFT Invest and the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), with participation from existing investors including Future Food Fund and Aeronaut Invest.

Robo.ai Acquires 51% Equity Interest In Chinasky Car Trading

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Robo.ai, a technology company building a global artificial intelligence machine economy platform, has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire a 51% equity interest in Chinasky Car Trading FZE, an automotive trading company based in the United Arab Emirates.

Energea: $100 Million Commitment Launches LATAM Renewable Energy Portfolio In Colombia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Energea, a global renewable energy developer and operator, has launched its LATAM Energy Portfolio, committing $100 million to distributed solar projects across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, beginning with a secured credit facility in Colombia.

Autosana: $3.2 Million Raised For Agentic QA Platform For iOS, Android, And Web Apps

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Autosana, known as the first agentic QA platform for iOS, Android, and web apps, has raised $3.2 million in funding. The round included backing from Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, Phosphor Capital, DeVC, 468 Capital, and angel investors, including Paul Graham, YC alumni, and executives from companies such as Meta, Netflix, Coinbase, and Robinhood.

Sperry Labs: Interview With Co-Founder Kevin Langdon About The Ball 2

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Sperry Labs is a Pennsylvania-based firm that designs and develops innovative digital products, including mobile apps, games, IoT technology, and software for smart devices. Pulse 2.0 interview Sperry Labs co-founder Kevin Langdon to learn more.

Rapidus: ¥267.6 Billion Secured To Advance 2nm Logic Semiconductor Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Rapidus Corporation announced that it has secured a total of ¥267.6 billion, approximately $1.7 billion, in funding from the Japan government and 32 private-sector companies, positioning the semiconductor manufacturer to move from research and development into mass production of 2nm logic semiconductors by 2027.

Franklin Street Properties: $320 Million Secured Credit Facility Refinances Debt And Advances Strategic Review

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Franklin Street Properties, a real estate investment trust focused on institutional-quality U.S. office properties, has closed a $320 million secured credit facility with an affiliate of TPG Credit, refinancing all of its outstanding indebtedness and continuing its review of strategic alternatives.

KORE Group: $726 Million Acquisition Deal With Searchlight And Abry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

KORE Group, a global pure-play Internet of Things hyperscaler and provider of IoT connectivity, solutions and analytics, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firms Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $726 million.