Innovation

ElevateOS Buys RightFit Personal Training To Expand Wellness Programming

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

ElevateOS announced the acquisition of RightFit Personal Training, a national marketplace connecting residents with certified personal trainers. The acquisition strengthens ElevateOS’s vertically integrated services marketplace and accelerates the rollout of wellness programming across multifamily properties. The combined platform is designed to convert underutilized amenity spaces into revenue-generating programming that contributes to resident satisfaction and increased renewal rates.

IWG Acquires Special Corde To Strengthen Electrification Supply Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

International Wire Group (IWG), a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, announced that its subsidiary Italtrecce S.r.l has acquired Special Corde S.r.l, a supplier of specialty conductors based in Gioia Sannitica, Italy. The acquisition supports IWG’s continued expansion within the electrical infrastructure sector across North America and Europe.

D2 Asset Management Integrates Residential Capital Partners Into Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

D2 Asset Management announced that it has integrated the Residential Capital Partners team into its platform, marking a significant expansion of its residential credit capabilities. Residential Capital Partners is a Dallas-based private lender focused on serving single-family real estate investors nationwide. The integration brings together ResCap’s borrower-focused origination and servicing capabilities with D2’s institutional capital base and capital markets infrastructure.

Megaport To Buy Latitude.sh To Create Global Compute And Network As A Service Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Megaport Limited announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Latitude.sh, a global provider of high-performance Compute-as-a-Service infrastructure. Megaport, a leading Network-as-a-Service provider, will combine its private high-speed connectivity fabric with Latitude.sh’s compute platform to create a unified global service for deploying and interconnecting critical workloads. The combined platform will support high-performance enterprise applications and growing demand for artificial intelligence workloads.

IK Partners To Invest In Endrix

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

IK Partners announced that the IK Small Cap IV Fund has signed an agreement to invest in Endrix, a French accountancy and advisory firm. The investment will be made alongside the company’s existing partners. This marks the third transaction from IK Small Cap IV, which closed with €2 billion in commitments in July. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Optain Health Acquires EyePACS To Expand Retinal Imaging Access In Primary Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Optain Health announced the acquisition of EyePACS, a leading U.S. teleophthalmology network with more than twenty years of community-based screening experience. The combination brings together Optain’s artificial intelligence, robotic retinal imaging technology, and rapidly growing teleophthalmology capabilities with EyePACS’s established nationwide clinical screening footprint. The integrated organization aims to expand early detection of eye and systemic diseases in primary care settings across the United States and globally.

Arkyn: €4 Million Raised To Accelerate Global Expansion And Advance SAP-Integrated Maintenance Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Arkyn, a Copenhagen-based enterprise software company focused on modernizing asset and maintenance operations on top of SAP, has secured €4 million in new financing. The round was co-led by Compounding Capital and Trifork Labs. The investment will support Arkyn’s continued global expansion, including deeper growth in the United States and DACH markets, as well as further development of its frontline worker app suite and new AI-driven product capabilities.

Spectral Compute: $6 Million Raised To Expand GPU Portability For High-Performance Computing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Spectral Compute, the developer of SCALE, announced that it has raised $6 million in seed funding. Costanoa led the round with participation from Crucible and several angel investors. The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate market expansion and advance product development as it continues to introduce greater hardware flexibility across high-performance computing and artificial intelligence environments.

Tradespace Acquires Paragon To Expand AI Patent Drafting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Tradespace has acquired Paragon, an artificial intelligence patent drafting startup founded by Princeton University computer science students. The acquisition positions Tradespace as the first AI-powered platform offering support across the full intellectual property lifecycle, including invention disclosure, patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, and commercialization.

TRIP: $40 Million Raised To Accelerate Growth Of Calming Beverage Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

TRIP has raised $40 million in new funding led by well-known investors, including Joe Jonas, Alessandra Ambrosio, Paul Wesley, Ashley Graham, and consumer-focused investment firm Coefficient Capital. The company, which has become the fastest-growing drinks brand in the United States this year according to Spins data, is on pace to reach $100 million in annual revenue in 2025 and is projected to double that to $200 million the following year.

Praesidian Capital Completes Strategic Follow-On Equity Investment In Round 2

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Praesidian Capital announced that it has completed a strategic follow-on equity investment in Round 2, a designer and manufacturer of collectible models, die-cast vehicles, hobby products, and authentic farm toys. The firm initially partnered with Round 2 in 2021 to support the expansion of its product portfolio and its reach across collector and hobbyist communities.

CoLab: $72 Million Series C Raised To Advance AI For Engineering Design Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

CoLab has raised $72 million in Series C financing as the company expands its role in applying AI to complex engineering and hardware development. The round was led by Intrepid Growth Partners, with participation from existing investors, including Insight Partners, which increased its stake through a super-pro rata investment, along with Y Combinator, Pelorus VC, Killick Capital, and Spider Capital. This marks the third consecutive round in which these investors have backed the company, reflecting continued confidence in CoLab’s momentum and market position.

Greenland Resources Secures Funding From EIT RawMaterials To Advance Magnesium Extraction Pilot

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Greenland Resources announced that it has entered into a Financial Sustainability Agreement with EIT RawMaterials GmbH, a public-private partnership co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe. Under this agreement, EIT RawMaterials will provide €500,000 (approximately C$815,000) in funding to support work on magnesium extraction from process saline water at the Company’s Malmbjerg molybdenum project in Greenland. The funding arrangement involves the issuance of shares in accordance with conversion terms detailed in a related put and call structure between the parties.

Decagon Announces Commercial Pilot With Deutsche Telekom And Strategic Investment from T.Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Decagon announced a new commercial pilot with Deutsche Telekom, along with a strategic investment from T.Capital, the corporate venture arm of Deutsche Telekom. The announcement was made at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, where Decagon is delivering featured discussions on enterprise AI adoption and customer service transformation.

BITE Data: $3 Million Raised To Advance AI Solutions For Global Trade Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

BITE Data Corporation, a Leesburg, Virginia-based AI-native SaaS company focused on global trade compliance automation, has raised a total of $3 million across its Pre-Seed and Seed Series rounds. The company closed a $2.5 million Series Seed round led by Las Olas Venture Capital, with participation from New Dominion Angels and Blue Impact Venture Capital. This funding follows the company’s $500,000 Pre-seed round, announced in June of this year, which was supported by Techstars and Refashiond Ventures.

FutureProof Technologies Buys Terrafuse AI To Expand Wildfire Risk Insurance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

FutureProof Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Terrafuse AI, a wildfire risk analytics company known for its patented and highly granular wildfire prediction models. The acquisition combines Terrafuse’s wildfire forecasting technology with FutureProof’s AI-enabled underwriting and pricing platform, creating an integrated solution designed to enhance insurance availability and affordability in high-risk wildfire regions.

GovHost Buys True North Software To Expand Cloud-Based Public Safety Technology Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

GovHost announced the acquisition of True North Software, a company based in Illinois that develops cloud-native Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System software for small and mid-sized law enforcement agencies. The acquisition deepens GovHost’s focus on delivering modern and mission-critical technology for public safety organizations.

Carbon Direct Acquires Pachama To Strengthen Science-Driven Carbon Management Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Carbon Direct announced that it has acquired Pachama, integrating the climate technology company’s data-driven monitoring, reporting, and verification capabilities into Carbon Direct’s established science-focused advisory services. This acquisition expands Carbon Direct’s digital project diligence tools and online client platform, further reinforcing the company’s position in carbon management.

Drew University Launches New College To Expand Access And Personalize Higher Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Drew University has announced the launch of a new college designed to transform the way students engage with higher education. The new college will enable students to follow individualized learning pathways supported by emerging technologies, helping them prepare for personal, professional, and civic growth. It will join the College of Liberal Arts, the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and the Drew Theological School in offering expanded academic opportunities for a wide range of learners, including high school students, working adults seeking new skills, and those pursuing advanced degrees.

Provana Buys Neostella’s Staffing And Talent Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Provana has acquired Neostella’s staffing and talent business, including team members in Colombia and the United States. The deal strengthens Provana’s global delivery capabilities and marks a new stage in the ongoing partnership between the two companies. The acquisition is designed to enable both organizations to sharpen their focus on their respective strategic priorities.

Clio: Completion Of $1 Billion vLex Acquisition And $500 Million Series G At $5 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Clio announced it has completed its $1 billion acquisition of vLex, marking one of the most significant transactions in the history of legal technology. The announcement coincides with the close of Clio’s $500 million Series G funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, which values the company at $5 billion. Additional participation came from TCV, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Sixth Street Growth, and JMI Equity. The transaction also includes a $350 million debt facility led by Blackstone and funds managed by Blue Owl Capital.

Abu Dhabi Launches Vertiport Network To Enable Advanced Air Mobility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Abu Dhabi Investment Office has announced the launch of the emirate’s first vertiport network in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), and Abu Dhabi Airports. This marks a significant development in Abu Dhabi’s strategy to expand advanced air mobility and reinforce its position in innovative and sustainable transport innovation.

iHeartMedia And TikTok Sign Multiplatform Partnership For Launching Podcast Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

iHeartMedia and TikTok have announced a new multi-platform partnership that will integrate TikTok creators into iHeartMedia’s podcasting, broadcast, digital radio, and live event platforms. The arrangement introduces the TikTok Podcast Network, a new national TikTok Radio channel, and expanded collaborative opportunities for creators at major iHeart live events.

Reddit Introduces Interactive Ads To Enable Custom In-Feed Brand Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Reddit has launched a new advertising format called Interactive Ads, which is currently in limited alpha testing with select advertisers. This latest ad unit allows brands to create custom, interactive experiences directly within Reddit’s feed across more than 100,000 communities.

AirOps: $40 Million Series B Raised For Advancing Growth As Brands Adapt To AI Search

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

AirOps announced that it has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Greylock, with participation from Unusual Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, XFund, Village Global VC, Frontline VC, and more than two dozen growth and marketing leaders. This brings the company’s total funding to $60 million. The new investment follows a period of rapid expansion as brands increasingly look to position themselves within AI-driven search experiences.

Majestic Labs: Over $100 Million Raised To Launch Next Generation AI Server Architecture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Majestic Labs has emerged from stealth with more than $100 million in financing and unveiled a next-generation AI server architecture designed to resolve the growing mismatch between memory capacity and compute power in advanced AI workloads. Founded by former Google and Meta engineering leaders, the company has introduced a system capable of delivering 1000 times the memory capacity of current top-tier GPU servers and consolidating what typically requires multiple racks of equipment into a single server.

Atlético De Madrid Forms Strategic Partnership With Apollo Sports Capital To Become Majority Shareholder

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Atlético de Madrid announced that Apollo Sports Capital will become the Club’s new majority shareholder following an agreement reached with existing shareholders Miguel Ángel Gil, Enrique Cerezo, Quantum Pacific Group, and Ares Management funds. The partnership is structured as a long-term investment designed to strengthen Atlético de Madrid’s financial position, drive continued athletic success, and support major infrastructure development projects.

State Street Acquires PriceStats To Expand Inflation Analytics And Data Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

State Street announced the acquisition of PriceStats, a long-standing partner and a global leader in daily inflation measurement derived from online retail prices. The acquisition is intended to strengthen State Street’s ability to provide near real-time inflation indicators and advanced economic analytics for institutional investors, economists, and central banks.

Iambic: $100 Million Raised To Advance AI-Discovered Therapeutics And Platform Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Iambic, a clinical-stage life science and technology company headquartered in San Diego, announced that it has raised more than $100 million in an oversubscribed financing round. The round drew participation from a broad group of new and existing investors spanning life sciences, growth equity, technology, and sovereign wealth funds. Participating investors included Abingworth, Alexandria Venture Investments, Alumni Ventures, ARK, Ascenta, Catalio, Everbright Biofund, Freeflow Ventures, Illumina Ventures, Mubadala, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Qatar Investment Authority, Regeneron Ventures, Sequoia, Tao Capital Partners, Terra Magnum Capital Partners, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and others.

Lindsay Goldberg To Buy EMCO Chemical Distributors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Lindsay Goldberg announced that it has agreed to acquire EMCO Chemical Distributors, a long-standing and founder-owned distributor of industrial chemicals based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction marks a new chapter for EMCO, one of the largest independent chemical distributors in North America.