Innovation

Amperon: Strategic Investment Raised From Acario

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Amperon, a leader in AI-based energy forecasting and analytics, has secured a strategic investment from Acario, the corporate venture capital division of Tokyo Gas. This investment reflects investor confidence in Amperon's technology and will support its growth in North America, Europe, and beyond.

Talos To Buy Crypto Financial Company Coin Metrics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Talos, a provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets, is set to acquire Coin Metrics, a leading provider of crypto financial intelligence. This merger will combine Coin Metrics’ extensive market data and analytics with Talos’s order and execution management system, creating the industry's first integrated data and investment management platform.

Watchtower Capital Acquires Fence Builders And Green Hill Fence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Watchtower Capital has acquired Fence Builders and Green Hill Fence Company, creating a leading platform for residential and commercial fence, gate, and access control solutions in the Southeast.

Bedrock Robotics: $80 Million Raised For Autonomous Construction Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Bedrock Robotics is advancing autonomous systems for the construction industry and has recently raised $80 million in Seed and Series A funding. Instead of selling new machinery, Bedrock enhances existing heavy equipment with reversible, same-day hardware and software installations for fully autonomous operations.

Paypercut: €2 Million Pre-Seed Raised For Fintech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Paypercut, a European fintech that allows small and mid-sized merchants to offer "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services through a single integration. The company has raised €2 million in pre-seed funding, one of the largest rounds for a payments-focused firm in the region, led by Concentric with participation from various investors.

Pantheon: $2.2 Billion Raised For Third Opportunistic Credit Secondaries Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Pantheon, a leading global private markets investor, has finalized the closing of Pantheon Credit Opportunities III (PCO III) and related vehicles, achieving total commitments of approximately $2.2 billion, over 2.5 times the initial target.

Billee Technologies: $9.15 Million Seed Funding Raised For Utility Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Billee Technologies, a utility management platform, has completed its Seed financing round, raising $9.15 million, led by strategic investors including RET Ventures. Founded by industry veteran John Hinckley, Billee aims to transform utility billing for the multifamily sector by using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to improve outdated workflows, eliminate manual processes, and ensure accurate billing.

Quandri: $12 Million Raised For Scaling AI Automation For Insurance Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Quandri, an AI platform modernizing servicing work for insurance brokerages and agencies, has raised $12 million in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding to over $20 million since its inception in 2021. This round was led by Framework Venture Partners, with existing investors FUSE and Defined Capital increasing their investments, and Intact Ventures also participating.

H2Ok Innovations: $12.42 Million Series A Closed For AI-Based Sensors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

H2Ok Innovations, a provider of patented inline sensors that leverage science and AI to enhance factory operations, has raised $12.42 million in a Series A funding round led by Greycroft, with participation from 2048 Ventures and Construct Capital.

Backstroke: $2.8 Million Raised For GenAI Email Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Backstroke, a generative AI email marketing platform for e-commerce brands, has raised $2.8 million in growth funding led by Allos Ventures, with support from High Alpha and Ground Game Ventures.

Empirical Security: $12 Million Secured For Cybersecurity Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Empirical Security, a cybersecurity company specializing in custom AI models, has raised $12 million in seed funding led by Costanoa Ventures, with contributions from DNX Ventures, Sixty Degree Capital, HPA, and strategic investors like Jonathan Cran, Wade Baker, and Gerhard Eschelbeck.

StrongestLayer: $5.2 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Based Email Threat Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

StrongestLayer, a cybersecurity company specializing in AI-driven email security and human risk solutions, has launched after raising $5.2 million in seed funding led by Sorenson Capital, with additional contributions from Recall Capital.

Neuberger Berman: NB Strategic Co-Investment Partners V Fund Closes Above $2.8 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Neuberger Berman, a global employee-owned investment manager, has successfully closed NB Strategic Co-Investment Partners V, raising over $2.8 billion in capital commitments, surpassing its initial target of $2.25 billion.

BQP: $5 Million Seed Round Raised For Quantum-Accelerated Simulation Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

BQP, a company specializing in dual-use quantum-accelerated simulation software, has raised $4.9 million in an oversubscribed seed round to expand its digital twin platform, BQPhy, for critical industries such as aerospace, defense, and semiconductors. This funding follows a partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory to enhance modeling and simulation using quantum computing, bringing BQP’s total funding to $6.6 million.

Tandem PV: $4 Million California Energy Commission Grant Awarded For Advancing Next-Gen Solar Panels

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Tandem PV, a leader in next-generation solar technology, has received a $4 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to accelerate the commercialization of its ultra-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar panels. This funding will support extensive third-party testing to demonstrate the panels' readiness for widespread deployment.

Henson Group And myCloudDoor Merging To Created ALIANDO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Henson Group and myCloudDoor have merged to create a new entity called ALIANDO, enhancing their global Microsoft solution capabilities. This merger will strengthen their service offerings across the Microsoft technology stack and expand professional and managed services worldwide.

Hexaware Buys Global Capability Center Company SMC Squared

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Hexaware Technologies has acquired SMC Squared, a leader in Global Capability Centers (GCCs), to enhance its delivery of innovative GCC solutions through a combination of human and digital agents.

Teneo To Buy PwC’s Australia Business Restructuring Services Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

CEO advisory firm Teneo is expanding by acquiring PwC's Business Restructuring Services unit in Australia. This move enhances Teneo's Financial Advisory services in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in restructuring and insolvency.

Vertiv To Buy Great Lakes Rack Manufacturing For $200 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has agreed to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies for $200 million. Known for its innovative and customized data rack enclosures, Great Lakes plays a vital role in modern data centers.

SupplyHouse: Strategic Investment Raised From KKR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

SupplyHouse, an e-commerce platform specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical products, has partnered with KKR, a global investment firm, to support its long-term growth. Founded in 2004, SupplyHouse has served over 7 million customers in the U.S. and is known for its strong customer experience and workplace culture.

Curriculum Associates To Buy Stile Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Curriculum Associates (CA), known for i-Ready, has acquired Stile Education, an Australia-based provider of an interactive middle school science curriculum aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This acquisition enhances CA's offerings in assessments, mathematics, and English language arts by adding science, creating a more comprehensive learning experience for educators and students.

Folio: $14 Million Series A Secured For Transforming Financial Operations at Hotels

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Folio, a financial operations platform for the hospitality industry, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Thrive Capital and Construct Capital, with participation from Redseed VC and SciFi VC.

Bonsai: $1.8 Million Raised For First-Party Marketing Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Bonsai, a marketing intelligence platform, has raised $1.8 million in funding to enhance its go-to-market strategies and further develop its services. Investors include Mairs & Power Venture Capital, TAWANI Ventures, Bridge Venture Fund, Chicago Early, Service Provider Capital, and individuals Daren Cotter and Sheetal Jain.

Oh Norman!: Over $2 Million Secured For Pet Wellness Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Oh Norman!, a pet wellness brand co-founded by actress Kaley Cuoco, has secured $2.08 million in its latest funding round, bringing total funding to over $5 million. Originally targeting $1.5 million, the round was oversubscribed by 39%, attracting investors from the consumer wellness, pet care, and entertainment sectors, including Brown University and Mars Petcare's Leap Venture Studio.

Coda Buying European Payments Platform Recharge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Coda, a leader in digital content monetization based in Singapore, has signed an agreement to acquire Recharge, Europe's top prepaid payments platform in Amsterdam. This deal combines two profitable leaders with complementary strengths and a shared vision for the future of global digital distribution and monetization.

Starwood Property Trust Buying Fundamental Income Properties In $2.2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Starwood Property Trust has announced an agreement to acquire Fundamental Income Properties, a net lease real estate platform, for approximately $2.2 billion. Fundamental, currently owned by Brookfield Asset Management, has an experienced 28-member team skilled in originations, credit underwriting, portfolio management, and capital markets.

GeologicAI: $44 Million Series B Raised For Advancing Critical Minerals Mining Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

GeologicAI, a leader in advanced AI and decision engineering for the critical minerals mining industry, has closed a $44 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Blue Earth Capital with participation from BHP Ventures and Rio Tinto.

Upstate Medical University And Empire State Development Invests $4 Million In Biotech Ventures Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Upstate Medical University and Empire State Development (ESD) have announced an additional $4 million investment in Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV), increasing the total fund to $10 million. UBV, managed by Excell Partners, was launched in July 2024 with an initial investment of $6 million from Upstate and ESD, aiming to support early-stage biotech and health tech companies in Upstate New York.

Hootology: $1.1 Million Raised For Market Research Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Hootology, a market research platform combining trusted principles with modern technology, has raised $1.1 million in a pre-seed funding round to launch HOOQZ. This Generative AI-powered tool enables dynamic discussions in simulated environments to gather qualitative insights at a quantitative scale.

BiomEdit: Over $20 Million Raised For Animal Health Biotechnology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

BiomEdit, an innovative animal health biotechnology company, has achieved a significant milestone with its lead candidate, BE-101, which is designed to prevent mortality from necrotic enteritis (NE) in broiler chickens. The product is now in the final phase of the USDA's conditional licensure process, with a goal of commercialization by 2026. The company also recently closed an oversubscribed Series B financing round, raising approximately $18.4 million, led by Anterra Capital with participation from Nutreco and others.