Innovation

NGL Energy Partners: $950 Million Term Loan To Redeem Preferred Units And Restructure Debt

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

NGL Energy Partners LP announced that it has closed a new seven-year $950 million senior secured term loan facility through its subsidiaries NGL Energy Operating LLC and NGL Energy Finance Corp. The financing is part of a broader effort to simplify the company’s capital structure and repurchase a portion of its preferred equity.

Alexander & Baldwin: $2.3 Billion Take-Private Completed By MW Group, Blackstone Real Estate, And DivcoWest

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Alexander & Baldwin (A&B), a Hawaiʻi-based commercial real estate company, has completed a $2.3 billion take-private transaction led by a joint venture formed by an affiliate of MW Group along with funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate and DivcoWest.

Eightco Holdings: $125 Million Secured To Expand AI, Blockchain, And Creator Platform Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Eightco Holdings announced $125 million in new institutional funding commitments as the company expands its strategy of investing in artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, and global digital consumer platforms.

Gestala: $21 Million Raised For Ultrasound Brain-Computer Interface Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Gestala, a China-based brain–computer interface startup, announced that it has secured CN¥150 million (about $21 million) in angel funding, marking what the company describes as the largest angel round in China’s brain-computer interface sector.

Disney+ Introduces Verts Vertical Video Discovery Feed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

The Walt Disney Company announced the launch of “Verts,” a new vertical video discovery experience within the Disney+ mobile app designed to help subscribers find movies and shows more quickly. The feature marks the company’s first major step toward integrating short-form, mobile-first video browsing into its flagship streaming platform.

Microsoft: Rajesh Jha Retirement Leads To Experiences And Devices Leadership Changes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Microsoft announced a major leadership transition as Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of the company’s Experiences + Devices group, plans to retire after more than 35 years at the software giant.

Fullmind Acquires Elevate K-12 To Create Largest Dedicated K-12 Online Instruction Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Fullmind announced it has acquired Elevate K-12 in a deal that combines two virtual learning providers to create, the companies say, the largest dedicated virtual education partner serving K-12 school districts in the United States.

Delfos Energy: €3 Million Raised To Scale AI ‘Virtual Engineer’ For Energy Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Barcelona-based energy AI company Delfos Energy announced that it has raised a €3 million seed extension round as the company surpasses 1,000 supported energy sites across Europe. The new funding brings the company’s total capital raised to €10 million and will support the continued expansion of its AI-powered “virtual engineer” platform for renewable energy infrastructure operators.

Olto: Hexus AI Acquisition Expands Product-Trained AI Agent Platform For Product Videos, Interactive Demos, And Onboarding Guides

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Olto announced it has integrated the core technology, intellectual property, and product roadmap of Hexus AI into its platform, expanding its suite of product-trained AI agents designed to support every stage of the buyer journey. The move enables revenue teams to manage product videos, interactive demos, product tours, and onboarding guides within a single AI-native platform.

MedImpact Acquires MHW Benefit Partners And MSL Captive Solutions To Expand Employer Health And Risk Management Offerings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

MedImpact Holdings has acquired two employer insurance and risk management companies, MHW Benefit Partners and MSL Captive Solutions, as the health solutions and pharmacy benefit provider broadens its portfolio of services for employers.

Motorola Solutions Acquires Exacom To Expand Cloud-Native Recording And Logging For Mission-Critical Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Exacom, a Manchester, New Hampshire-based provider of cloud-native voice and multimedia recording and logging solutions for mission-critical communications. The acquisition expands Motorola Solutions’ capabilities in consolidating and analyzing critical communications data used by public safety agencies and other sectors.

MEAG: €20 Billion Infrastructure Debt Expansion Planned (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Munich Re’s asset management arm MEAG plans to significantly expand its infrastructure debt investments, targeting a portfolio of about €20 billion as it pushes deeper into global project financing markets. According to Bloomberg, the strategy reflects rising demand from institutional investors for stable long-term assets tied to real-world infrastructure.

AIRMO: €5 Million Raised For Space-Based Methane Monitoring System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

AIRMO, a Berlin, Munich, and Luxembourg-based space technology startup developing a greenhouse gas monitoring system, announced that it has raised €5 million in seed funding. The company plans to use the capital to launch its first satellite mission in 2027 and expand its airborne monitoring coverage.

Ezra: $8 Million Seed Round Raised For AI Infrastructure For Private Capital Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Ezra, an AI-powered finance platform focused on asset-backed credit and project finance, announced that it has raised $8 million in seed funding to build institutional-grade AI infrastructure for private capital markets. The round was led by Congruent Ventures, with participation from Planeteer, Wireframe, KDX, Stepchange, Leap Forward, and other investors.

TYTL: Seed Funding Raised For Residential Real Estate Equity Tokenization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

TYTL, a Newport, Rhode Island-based residential real estate tokenization platform, announced it has closed a seed funding round led by Strobe Ventures with participation from Fifth Era. The company is developing a platform that allows homeowners to access equity by selling fractional ownership interests in their properties, rather than through debt-based instruments such as home equity lines of credit, refinancing, or reverse mortgages.

General Tensor: $5 Million Raised For Decentralized AI Infrastructure On Bittensor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

General Tensor, a Toronto-based decentralized AI infrastructure builder, announced that it has raised $5 million across its pre-seed and seed funding rounds. The company said both rounds were oversubscribed, reflecting investor demand for operational exposure to decentralized AI infrastructure built on the Bittensor network.

IperMoney: Seed Funding Raised For Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Business Banking Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

IperMoney, a Milan-based digital banking platform for businesses, announced that it has closed a seed funding round. The round included strategic participation from 3M Stp, an accounting and corporate advisory firm with deep expertise in Italy–China business relations.

Sovra Acquires Edilex To Accelerate AI-Based Public Sector Contract Lifecycle Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Sovra announced it has acquired Edilex, a Quebec-based legal technology company specializing in contract authoring automation for public sector procurement teams. The deal represents a major step in Sovra’s strategy to launch a next-generation, AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform tailored specifically for government procurement across North America.

Freestyle: $10 Million Raised For Premium Baby Care Brand Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Freestyle, a Santa Monica, California–based baby care brand focused on high-performance diapers and wipes, announced that it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Silas Capital with significant participation from ECP Growth, along with existing investors including Mucker Capital, Adapt Ventures, Superangel, and others.

Kennedy Funding: $2.1 Million Land Loan Closed For Georgia Residential Subdivision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Kennedy Funding announced that it has closed a $2.1 million cash-out refinance loan secured by land within the Suwanee Preserve subdivision in Forsyth County, Georgia, enabling the borrower to unlock capital tied up in the residential development.

Emerald Technology Ventures: €100 Million Reached For Global Water Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Emerald Technology Ventures announced that its Global Water Fund II has reached €100 million in commitments following new investments from Temasek and the Grundfos Foundation. The milestone builds on a €60 million first close announced in late 2025 and highlights growing institutional and corporate interest in technologies designed to improve water resilience and infrastructure worldwide.

Rebel Audio: $3.8 Million Raised For AI-Powered Podcast Creation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Rebel Audio announced the launch of a new AI-powered podcasting platform designed to simplify the creation, production, and distribution of podcasts, alongside the close of a $3.8 million seed funding round and the addition of television producer Mark Burnett as an advisor.

Etherdyne Technologies: $1.2 Million Raised In Oversubscribed Regulation Crowdfunding Campaign

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Etherdyne Technologies announced that its first Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) offering has closed after surpassing its fundraising target, raising more than $1.2 million from over 400 investors on the StartEngine platform. The campaign reached its limit roughly a week before the scheduled close, reflecting strong investor interest in the company’s wireless power technology.

Applied Materials: $5 Billion EPIC Center Partnership With SK hynix To Advance AI Memory Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Applied Materials announced a long-term research and development partnership with SK hynix to accelerate innovation in next-generation memory technologies used in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Under the agreement, engineers from both companies will collaborate at Applied Materials’ new EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization) Center in Silicon Valley. The facility is designed to help semiconductor companies develop and commercialize advanced technologies faster by enabling closer collaboration between equipment makers and chip manufacturers.

BKF: Acquisition Of Lotus Water Expands Water Resources And Climate Resilience Engineering Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

BKF announced it has acquired Lotus Water, a water resources and climate resilience engineering firm, in a move designed to expand its capabilities in addressing complex water and infrastructure challenges.

Marcus & Millichap: $44 Million Financing Arranged For Los Angeles Luxury Multifamily Properties

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Marcus & Millichap announced that its IPA Capital Markets division arranged $44 million in financing for two luxury multifamily properties in Los Angeles, California. The financing supports Moderno Axis, a 126-unit apartment complex in the Van Nuys neighborhood, and Moderno La Granada Hills, a 54-unit apartment community with ground-floor retail space in Granada Hills.

Elephantech: Investment Raised By Mitsubishi Electric

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Mitsubishi Electric announced that it has invested in Elephantech Inc. and entered into a partnership with the company to accelerate the adoption of inkjet printing technology for manufacturing printed circuit boards.

Xanadu: C$390 Million Government Support Negotiations For Quantum Manufacturing Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Xanadu Quantum Technologies, a Canadian photonic quantum computing company, announced it has entered negotiations with the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario regarding potential support of up to C$390 million to advance quantum manufacturing capabilities in the country.

Iceye: €1.5 Billion Backlog As Satellite Intelligence Firm Reports €250 Million Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Finnish satellite intelligence company Iceye announced its unaudited 2025 financial results, reporting revenue of more than €250 million as demand for sovereign intelligence and space-based monitoring accelerates among governments and security agencies worldwide.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen To Transition From Role After Successor Is Named

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen announced that he plans to step down as chief executive once a successor is identified, concluding an 18-year tenure leading the digital software company. Narayen shared the decision in a message to employees, noting that he has informed Adobe’s board and will work with directors in the coming months to identify the next CEO and ensure a smooth transition.