Innovation

Apollo: $840 Billion In AUM Reached

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Apollo announced that its assets under management (AUM) reached a new milestone of $840 billion. This milestone was announced in the company's second-quarter 2025 results, released earlier this week.

Green Arrow Capital To Buy DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Green Arrow Capital has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR (DeAC AF), an asset management company controlled by the De Agostini Group. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will create Italy's largest alternative investment manager.

H.I.G. Capital: New GP Solutions Platform Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $70 billion in assets under management, has launched its new GP Solutions Platform. This strategic expansion will focus on providing liquidity and capital solutions to the underserved middle market.

Carlyle: $9 Billion Raised For Tenth And Largest U.S. Opportunistic Real Estate Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced the final close of its tenth U.S. opportunistic real estate fund, Carlyle Realty Partners X (CRP X), with $9 billion in total commitments. This new fund surpasses its predecessor, which raised $8 billion in 2021.

Dishoom: Restaurant Group Raises Funding From L Catterton

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Dishoom, the popular UK-based restaurant group, has partnered with global investment firm L Catterton to secure its first outside investment. The deal will help the company build on its successful UK operations and support its plans for international expansion, including an upcoming US location in 2026.

Blackstone To Buy Enverus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Blackstone has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Enverus, a data analytics and energy intelligence platform. The acquisition, from Hellman & Friedman and Genstar Capital, aligns with Blackstone's investment focus on energy transition and growing electricity demand.

Chai Discovery: $70 Million Series A Raised For Reprogramming Interactions Between Biochemical Molecules

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Chai Discovery, an AI company specializing in predicting and reprogramming biochemical interactions to accelerate the development of therapeutics, has raised $70 million in a Series A financing round. The funding, led by Menlo Ventures with participation from their Anthology Fund, included new investors such as Yosemite and DCVC, as well as existing backers like Thrive Capital, OpenAI, and Dimension.

Elion: $9.3 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Based Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Elion, an AI-driven research and intelligence platform for healthcare technology, recently closed an oversubscribed $9.3 million seed round, led by existing investor NEA and joined by new investors Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures, TMV, Scrub Capital, and Alumni Ventures.

FloVision Solutions: $8.7 Million Series A Raised For Bringing AI To Food Production Facilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

FloVision Solutions, an AI startup specializing in yield and quality analytics for protein production, has secured $8.7 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from Serra Ventures, SOSV, and Rockstart.

Space Systems Command Awards $37.5 Million For Next-Generation SATCOM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Space Systems Command (SSC) of the U.S. Space Force has awarded an initial $37.5 million in contracts for its Protected Tactical Satellite Communications – Global (PTS-G) program, introducing a new method for acquiring satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities.

Reach Security: $10 Million Strategic Investment Raised For Operationalizing Security Controls

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Reach Security, an AI-powered assistant for operationalizing security controls, has secured a $10 million investment from M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, along with existing investors like Artisanal Ventures. This reflects M12's confidence in the potential of domain-specific AI to transform cybersecurity and emphasizes Reach's leadership in AI-based exposure management.

Wingspan: $24 Million Series B Raised For Scaling Embedded Contractor Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Wingspan, a modern payroll platform designed for contractor management, has raised $24 million in Series B funding led by Touring Capital, bringing its total capital raised to $54 million. Key investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Long Journey Ventures, also participated.

Small Door Veterinary: $55 Million Secured For Scaling Membership-Based Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Small Door Veterinary, a membership-based veterinary care company, has raised $55 million in new capital to support its growth. This funding includes a $35 million equity financing led by Valspring Capital, as well as a $20 million debt facility from Bridge Bank.

Keye: $5 Million Seed Funding Raised For Enhancing Private Equity Due Diligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Keye has launched from stealth mode with $5 million in seed financing from Sorenson Capital, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, ERA, Tiferes Ventures, Dunamu & Partners, and Palm Drive Capital. Notable angel investors include Kaz Nejatian (COO at Shopify), Philip Rathle (CTO at Neo4j), and Clark Valberg (former CEO of InVision).

Centauri Therapeutics: $5.1 Million Raised From CARB-X

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Centauri Therapeutics, an immunotherapy company, announced today that CARB-X (Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator) has granted an additional $5.1 million to support the development of its lead compound. This funding will help advance the lead candidate in Centauri’s ABX-01 program into first-in-human clinical studies, bringing CARB-X’s total support to $12.3 million since 2019.

Evercore To Buy UK-Based Advisory Firm Robey Warshaw

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Evercore has announced its agreement to acquire Robey Warshaw, a successful independent advisory firm in the UK, founded in 2013. Robey Warshaw is recognized for its strong advisory relationships with prominent multinational companies in Europe.

Caspian: $5.4 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Based Customs Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Caspian, an AI-driven customs compliance startup, has officially launched after emerging from stealth mode and raised $5.4 million in seed funding, led by Primary Venture Partners, with significant backing from Blank Ventures.

Thoma Bravo Buying Stake In Trading Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Trading Technologies International (TT) announced that Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, and TT's current owner, 7RIDGE, a growth equity firm invested in transformative technologies for financial services, have agreed to partner for the next phase of TT's growth.

L Catterton Invests in L.A.B. Golf, A Putter Technology Innovator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

L Catterton, a global private equity firm focused on consumer brands, has invested in L.A.B. Golf, a fast-growing golf equipment company known for its innovative putter technology that enhances putting consistency by eliminating torque.

Quartr: $10 Million Raised For Qualitative Public Market Research Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Quartr, a leader in qualitative public market research, has raised $10 million to enhance its mission of making company narratives accessible to the right audience. This funding round was fully supported by existing investors Altos Ventures, Yanno Capital, and Öhman, reflecting their confidence in the company's growth and strategy.

Main Street Auto: $60 Million In Growth Financing Raised From Turning Rock

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Turning Rock Partners (TRP), based in New York, has completed a $60 million growth financing round for Main Street Auto, which will aid in its expansion. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Main Street Auto is a founder-owned automotive aftermarket services company with approximately 100 locations throughout the southern United States.

Pahr Therapeutics: $14 Million Seed Funding Raised For Developing Treatments For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Pahr Therapeutics has announced a $14 million seed financing round led by RA Capital Management, AN Venture Partners, and the University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC).

Yarbo: Strategic B+ Round Raised To Advance Yard Robot Tech

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Yarbo, the creator of the world's first multi-purpose autonomous yard robot, has completed its Series B+ funding round, securing millions in investment from top players in the smart home, robotics, and AI sectors. This funding is crucial for Yarbo’s global expansion and the development of new products.

 SiMa.ai: $85 Million Raised For Scaling Physical AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

SiMa.ai, a leader in specialized hardware and software solutions for Physical AI, has announced an $85 million funding round, raising its total capital to $355 million. This round was led by Maverick Capital, with participation from existing and new investors, including StepStone Group.

Gates Foundation: $2.5 Billion Pledged For Women’s Health Goals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

The Gates Foundation has committed $2.5 billion through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) in women's health, focusing on over 40 innovations in five crucial and underfunded areas, particularly for women in low- and middle-income countries.

Comp AI: $2.6 Million Pre-Seed Raised For Transforming The SOC 2 Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Comp AI, a new player in compliance automation, has secured $2.6 million in pre-seed funding to transform how companies achieve compliance with frameworks like SOC 2 and HIPAA. The funding round was co-led by OSS Capital and Grand Ventures, both of which have experience supporting innovative technology companies. Notable angel investors, including David Cramer, founder of Sentry, and Ben Tossell of Ben's Bites, also participated.

Caseflood.ai: $3.2 Million Raised For Advancing AI Intake Teams For Law Firms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Caseflood.ai is a human-assisted AI intake team for law firms, featuring voice agents capable of holding conversations over 30 minutes. Recently emerging from stealth mode, the company raised $3.2 million from investors including Acquisition.com, Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, and members of the German royal family, the Sayn-Wittgensteins.

North Pole Security: $4 Million Raised For Proactive Endpoint Protection To The Enterprise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

North Pole Security has raised $4 million in seed funding to launch Workshop, a scalable endpoint protection platform for macOS focused on proactive malware prevention. Led by Andreessen Horowitz, this funding will enhance the platform and accelerate its market entry.

GeoWealth: $38 Million Series C Raised For Turnkey Asset Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

GeoWealth, a turnkey asset management platform (TAMP), has raised $38 million in a Series C funding round led by Apollo Global Management. This funding includes a convertible note investment from BlackRock, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors.

OrbiMed: $1.86 Billion Raised For Healthcare Royalty & Credit Fund V

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

OrbiMed, a leading global healthcare investment firm, has raised $1.86 billion for the OrbiMed Royalty and Credit Opportunities Fund V.