Innovation

Zenyard Launches From Stealth With Pre-Seed Funding For AI Reverse Engineering Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Zenyard, a cybersecurity startup building what it describes as the first purpose-built AI agent for software reverse engineering, has emerged from stealth following a pre-seed funding round led by Mindset Ventures. The round also included participation from TAU Ventures, Zuk Avraham, Raanan Raz, and additional investors.

Resurrect Bio Raises $8.1 Million Initial Close Of Series A Led By Corteva

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Resurrect Bio announced the $8.1 million initial close of its Series A funding round, led by Corteva through its Corteva Catalyst platform. Additional participants in the round include Calculus Capital, Pymwymic, UKI2S, SynBioVen, and AgFunder.

FINTRX Expands C-Suite Amid Rapid Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

FINTRX has expanded its executive leadership team as the private wealth intelligence platform continues to scale its client base and product capabilities.

Cardinality.ai Appoints Phil Agee As CEO To Lead Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Cardinality.ai, a public-sector AI and analytics company, has appointed Phil Agee as chief executive officer as it prepares for its next phase of disciplined, scalable growth. The leadership transition comes as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and data-driven modernization continue to reshape how government health and human services agencies deliver services and improve outcomes.

Enchanted Rock Appoints Niki Herr As Chief Marketing Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Enchanted Rock, a provider of reliable, large-scale onsite power and microgrid solutions, has appointed Niki Herr as Chief Marketing Officer as the company scales its presence across critical infrastructure and large-load markets.

Altus Commercial Receivables Appoints Josh Kincaid As Vice President Of Associations & Partnerships

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Altus Commercial Receivables has appointed Josh Kincaid as Vice President of Associations & Partnerships, reinforcing its focus on expanding industry relationships and deepening strategic partnerships across its commercial platform.

Vaimo Appoints Woody Anderson As Senior Enterprise Account Executive, North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Vaimo, a global digital commerce and experience agency, has appointed Woody Anderson as Senior Enterprise Account Executive for North America as it continues to expand its enterprise presence across the region.

FranNet Appoints Amanda Duplantis As President To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

FranNet has appointed Amanda Duplantis as President, tasking the longtime executive with leading day-to-day operations and strategic execution across the company’s nationwide franchise consulting network.

Bettear Launches U.S. Entity And Appoints Kent Cawthorne To Lead Americas Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Bettear announced the official launch of Bettear, its U.S. entity, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy and a focused push into the Americas market.

Stake: $31 Million Series B Raised For Digital Real Estate Investment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Stake, a digital real estate investment platform focused on democratizing cross-border property investing, has raised $31 million in an oversubscribed Series B round, bringing its total funding to date to $58 million. The Series B round was led by Emirates NBD, alongside a mix of regional and international backers. Participating investors include Mubadala Investment Company through its MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH Partners, and Ellington Properties.

Dragonfly Capital: $650 Million Closed For Fourth Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Dragonfly Capital, a leading venture capital firm focused on blockchain and digital asset investments, has officially closed its fourth investment fund at $650 million, marking a significant milestone for the firm amid a subdued venture funding environment for crypto startups.

Thrive Capital: $10 Billion Closing Of Thrive X Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm founded and led by Joshua Kushner, confirmed that it has closed its largest-ever investment fund, Thrive X, with more than $10 billion in committed capital. Kushner announced the new vehicle directly on X, underscoring its scale and strategic focus.