Innovation

Horizon Acquires LSA Portfolio Analytics, Expanding OCIO Services For Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Horizon, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based wealth services firm, has completed its acquisition of LSA Portfolio Analytics, a Missouri-based provider of outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services. The transaction expands Horizon's investment consulting capabilities and adds a business serving more than 200 independent advisory firms nationwide. It also represents Horizon's third acquisition in the past 18 months, following its purchases of Anfield Capital Management and Centre Asset Management. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lendistry Acquires Windsor Life Insurance Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Lendistry, a Los Angeles-based small business lender and grant administrator, has completed its acquisition of Windsor Life Insurance Company, marking its entry into life insurance carrier ownership. The transaction represents another step in Lendistry's multiyear strategy to develop a comprehensive financial services platform serving small business owners and underserved communities.

Main Capital Partners Agrees To Acquire Majority Stake in Confirma Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Main Capital Partners has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Confirma Software, a Nordic vertical software company, from U.S.-based private equity firm Abry Partners. The transaction will support Confirma's next phase of growth, including further expansion across the Nordic region, strategic acquisitions in selected European markets, and continued investment in its operational capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

ONE Nuclear Completes Hennessy VII Merger With 5 GW Energy Development Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

ONE Nuclear Energy has completed its business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, creating a publicly traded company focused on developing advanced nuclear, natural gas, and battery storage infrastructure. The combined company, ONE Nuclear Energy Inc., expects its shares to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol ONEN on or about September 24, 2026. The transaction gives ONE Nuclear access to public capital markets as it advances approximately 5 gigawatts of energy generation capacity under development in Louisiana.

Blackstone Launches BXPM Fund Combining Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate And Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Blackstone has launched Blackstone Private Markets Fund (BXPM), a perpetual investment strategy designed to give eligible non-U.S. investors access to private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private credit through a single allocation. The launch represents Blackstone's first multi-strategy product introduced through its recently established Blackstone Portfolio Solutions business and builds on the firm's $324 billion Private Wealth platform.

Granite Acquires Right Hat To Expand U.S. Digital Agency Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Granite, a global independent digital agency, has acquired Right Hat, a U.S.-based branding and design agency specializing in professional services and business-to-business marketing. The transaction represents Granite's tenth acquisition since 2020 and its second North American acquisition in 2026, expanding its U.S. operations into Chicago and Washington, D.C., alongside its existing New York presence. Financial terms were not disclosed.

MVC Group Acquires Tailfin, Expanding Into Premium Bikepacking With Nearly €10 Million Revenue Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

MVC Group, an Italian technical sports apparel company backed by private equity firm Equinox, has acquired Tailfin, a Bristol, United Kingdom-based manufacturer of premium bikepacking bags, racks, and cycling accessories. The acquisition adds a fast-growing equipment brand to MVC's portfolio, which includes Castelli, Sportful, Karpos, and Zoot. Tailfin generated nearly €10 million in revenue during 2025, following approximately 50% average annual growth over the previous five years. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Elroy Air Expands PIPE Financing To $175 Million With Lockheed Martin Ventures Participation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Elroy Air, a San Francisco-based developer of autonomous heavy-cargo drones, has increased its private investment in public equity commitments to $175 million, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Inflection Point. Of the total commitments, $75 million has already been funded ahead of Elroy Air's planned business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII (NASDAQ: IPXG). The financing will support the expansion of manufacturing capacity and commercial deployment of the company's Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft.

Teamshares Secures $225 Million Preferred Equity Investment From T. Rowe Price To Fund Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Teamshares, a New York-based technology-enabled acquirer of small and midsize businesses, has secured a $225 million preferred equity investment from accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management. The financing will primarily fund additional acquisitions as Teamshares expands its portfolio of established businesses. The agreement also allows the company to issue up to an additional $75 million in preferred equity to other institutional investors, potentially increasing the financing to $300 million.

Continental To Sell mycar Tyre & Auto To Tuhu In A$403 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Continental has agreed to sell mycar Tyre & Auto, one of Australia's largest automotive service and repair chains, to Chinese automotive services company Tuhu in a transaction based on an enterprise value of A$403 million, equivalent to approximately €250 million. The proposed transaction includes mycar's network of approximately 280 stores and more than 1,600 employees across Australia. Completion remains subject to regulatory approvals.

Bird Secures $450 Million In Financing Led By JPMorgan, Capital One, And Citi

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Bird, a global communications technology company, has secured $450 million in financing led by J.P. Morgan, alongside Capital One, Citi, and other lenders. The financing will provide liquidity to existing shareholders while allowing Bird to remain privately held and independent, according to founder and CEO Robert Vis. Alongside the financing, Bird introduced Agentic Harness, a technology platform designed to give AI agents direct access to email, messaging, voice calling, and mobile connectivity infrastructure.

Luceco Reports £142.6 Million In First-Half Revenue And Raises 2026 Profit Expectations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Luceco, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products, reported £142.6 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, an increase of 13.4% from £125.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted operating profit increased 14.5% to £15.8 million, supported by substantial growth in its Energy Transition business and continued expansion across its core electrical product categories. Following the results, the company said it expects full-year 2026 adjusted operating profit to exceed market expectations.

Kingfisher Raises Full-Year Profit Guidance After First-Half Adjusted Profit Rises 9.9% To £404 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Kingfisher, the international home improvement retailer behind B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, and Brico Dépôt, reported £404 million in adjusted profit before tax for the first half of fiscal 2026/27, representing a 9.9% increase from £368 million a year earlier. Following the results, the company raised its full-year adjusted profit guidance to £595 million to £635 million, compared with its previous forecast of £565 million to £625 million.

Aytu BioPharma Reports $16.1 Million In Fourth-Quarter Revenue As EXXUA Sales Reach $3.9 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Aytu BioPharma, a Denver-based pharmaceutical company focused on central nervous system disorders, reported $16.1 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, representing a 6.4% increase from $15.1 million during the corresponding quarter a year earlier. The results were supported by the commercial launch of EXXUA, which generated $3.9 million in quarterly revenue, while total prescriptions for the antidepressant increased approximately 138% from the preceding quarter.

Here Group Reports $88 Million In Fiscal 2026 Revenue And $37.6 Million Loss

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Here Group, a Beijing-based company developing collectible toys and intellectual property-driven consumer products, reported RMB596.8 million ($88 million) in revenue for fiscal 2026, its first full fiscal year focused on the pop toy business. The company also reported a net loss from continuing operations of RMB254.9 million ($37.6 million), including a substantial goodwill impairment charge associated with its acquisition of Letsvan. Alongside its financial results, Here announced the departure of Liu Xihao from its board of directors and senior management team.

Serabi Gold Reports $100.1 Million In First-Half Revenue As Gold Production Rises 12%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Serabi Gold, a gold mining company with operations in Brazil, reported $100.1 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, representing an increase of approximately 60% from $62.5 million during the corresponding period in 2025. The company also reported $30.1 million in net profit, compared with $18.9 million a year earlier, supported by higher gold production, increased sales volumes, and substantially higher realized gold prices.

ARK Invest Tokenizes ARK Venture Fund With Securitize, Bringing Private Market Investments Onchain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

ARK Invest has partnered with Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) to tokenize the ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX), bringing one of the investment manager's flagship strategies onto blockchain-based infrastructure. The initiative will allow eligible investors to access the fund through Securitize, with tokenized ARKVX initially available on Ethereum. The fund invests across private and public companies developing disruptive technologies, with portfolio holdings that include OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks.

AutoZone Reports $20.3 Billion In Annual Revenue And $56.05 In Fourth-Quarter Earnings Per Share

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

AutoZone reported $20.3 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, representing a 7.4% increase year over year, as the automotive replacement parts retailer expanded its domestic and international operations. Fourth-quarter revenue increased 5.6% to $6.6 billion, while diluted earnings per share rose to $56.05 from $48.71. The company opened 175 stores during the quarter, bringing its global store count to 8,031 locations.

THOR Industries Reports $9.61 Billion In Fiscal 2026 Revenue And Plans Over $100 Million In Annual Cost Improvements

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

THOR Industries reported $9.61 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, representing a slight increase from $9.58 billion a year earlier, despite weaker demand across the recreational vehicle industry. The company generated $177.5 million in annual net income, down 31.3%, and announced additional operational initiatives expected to improve its annual earnings profile by more than $100 million once fully implemented.

KB Home Reports $1.3 Billion In Third-Quarter Revenue And Maintains Full-Year Outlook

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

KB Home reported $1.30 billion in revenue for its third quarter ended August 31, 2026, a 20% decline from the corresponding period a year earlier. The Los Angeles-based homebuilder delivered 2,732 homes, down 19%, as elevated mortgage rates and housing affordability challenges continued to affect buyer demand. Despite the difficult market, KB Home maintained its full-year guidance and repurchased $50 million of common stock during the quarter.

Meta Unveils $1,299.99 VR Glasses, Expands Muse AI, And Introduces More Than 100 AI Glasses Styles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Meta has unveiled Meta VR Glasses, a $1,299.99 virtual reality device launching in spring 2027, alongside major updates to its Muse AI agent and an expanded portfolio of smart glasses at Meta Connect 2026. The announcements include Meta's first audio-focused glasses, new Ray-Ban and Oakley models, AI-powered hearing assistance, and additional entertainment and productivity capabilities. By the end of 2026, Meta expects to offer more than 100 AI glasses styles, marking its broadest wearable technology lineup to date.

Confido Raises $55 Million Series B Led By Insight Partners To Develop AI-Based Software For CPG Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Confido, a New York-based developer of AI-powered software for consumer packaged goods companies, has raised a $55 million Series B led by Insight Partners, with participation from Trenches Capital, Watchfire, Barrel Ventures, Footwork, and Y Combinator. The financing brings the company's total funding to $77 million and will support product development, expansion into food service, and additional hiring across its engineering, product, and go-to-market organizations.

Ondas Acquires Three Defense Technology Companies For $56 Million, With Up To $32 Million In Earnouts

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Ondas, a provider of autonomous systems and defense technologies, has acquired Insignito, Ottopia Defense, and Caribou Labs for an aggregate purchase price of $56 million, payable in cash or Ondas common stock. The transactions also include potential earnout payments of up to $32 million, bringing the maximum aggregate consideration to $88 million if the acquired businesses achieve specified performance milestones through 2028. The acquisitions expand Ondas' capabilities in drone detection, autonomous vehicle operations, resilient communications, and navigation in environments where GPS signals are unavailable.

Ema Raises $77 Million Series B Led By Creaegis, Bringing Total Funding To $140 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Ema, a Mountain View, California-based developer of enterprise AI agents, has raised a $77 million Series B led by Creaegis, with existing investors Accel, S32, and Prosus increasing their investments. The financing brings Ema's total funding to $140 million and more than quadruples its valuation compared with its previous funding round. The company plans to expand its go-to-market organization and accelerate development of its AI Employee platform, which automates business operations across human resources, information technology, and finance.

Anaconda Biomed Raises $56 Million To Advance Stroke Treatment Technology And Complete Pivotal Clinical Trial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Anaconda Biomed, a medical technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, and Marin, California, has secured $56 million in financing led by Omega Funds, with participation from new investor Spain's Co-investment Fund (FOCO), managed by COFIDES, and existing investors Asabys, Ysios Capital, and CDTI through its SICC Innvierte initiative. The financing will support the completion of the company's ATHENA pivotal clinical trial, continued development of its neurovascular device portfolio, and efforts to secure additional regulatory approvals internationally.

Go.AI Raises $85 Million Series A Led By Updata Partners, Bringing Total Funding To $90 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Go.AI, a Chicago-based provider of private artificial intelligence infrastructure for regulated industries, has raised $85 million in Series A funding led by Updata Partners, with participation from existing investors GFT Ventures and LAUNCH. The financing brings the company's total funding to $90 million and will support the expansion of its engineering team, continued development of its software and hardware products, and broader commercialization of its on-premises AI platform.

Venn Acquires Zuma For $50 Million To Expand AI Platform Across Nearly One Million Homes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Venn, a New York-based AI platform for real estate, has acquired Zuma, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed developer of AI agents for multifamily property operators, for $50 million. The acquisition expands Venn's capabilities in leasing, renewals, and rent collection while supporting its broader strategy of developing an integrated AI platform for the real estate industry. Venn currently serves more than 270 property owners and operators and expects its platform to surpass one million units under management by the end of 2026.

Biolevate Raises €30 Million Series A Led By RAISE France And Orange Ventures, Expands Into Boston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Biolevate, a Paris-based developer of AI-powered automation software for the life sciences industry, has raised a €30 million Series A co-led by RAISE France and Orange Ventures, with participation from MSD Global Health Innovation Fund, Station F, and existing investor EQT Ventures. The financing will support Biolevate's international expansion, accelerate development of its enterprise AI platform, and expand deployments among pharmaceutical and other life sciences organizations. The announcement coincides with the opening of a new Boston office, establishing Biolevate's presence in the United States.

TERASi Raises €11 Million Seed Round Led By NATO Innovation Fund And JOIN Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

TERASi, a Stockholm-based defense technology company developing high-speed wireless communications systems, has raised €11 million in seed funding co-led by NATO Innovation Fund and JOIN Capital. The financing includes new investors In-Q-Tel and D3, alongside existing backers Navigare Ventures, Almi Invest, Onsight Ventures, Further Than Capital, and KTH Ventures. The investment will support the expansion of TERASi's manufacturing and engineering capabilities, accelerate deployment of its communications technology to European armed forces, and fund the development of additional products for military and other mission-critical applications.

American Supercritical Raises $8 Million Pre-Seed Led By Silent Ventures To Develop Advanced Power Generation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

American Supercritical, a Denver-based energy technology company developing next-generation power generation systems, has emerged from stealth with $8 million in pre-seed funding led by Silent Ventures. Other participating investors include Riot Ventures, Harpoon, Reveille VC, Hillwood, Mana Ventures, Climate Capital, Alumni Ventures, and angel investors. The financing will support the commercialization of the company's factory-built supercritical carbon dioxide power systems, which are designed to convert waste heat from existing gas turbines into additional electricity.