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Roo Capital Adds Two Investment Principals To Senior Leadership Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Roo Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointments of Varun Sridhar and Yuriy Dovzhansky as Principals, as the firm looks to deepen its work with founders across Vertical SaaS, AI, healthcare tech, and cybersecurity.

Somethings: $19.2 Million Series A Raised For Digital Youth Mental Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Somethings, a digital mental health platform focused on teens and young adults, has raised $19.2 million in Series A funding to expand access to peer support for youth ages 13 to 26. The round was led by Catalio Capital, with participation from existing investors General Catalyst and Tusk Ventures.

Training All People: Workforce Training Platform Draws New Backing To Scale AI-Powered Manufacturing Skills Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Training All People (TAP), a workforce development platform focused on advanced manufacturing, has secured a new investment from Stand Together Ventures Lab, Cubit Capital, 8VC, and GSV Ventures. The company says the funding will accelerate its AI-powered approach to training, assessing, and deploying technical talent through immersive, simulation-based learning delivered via virtual reality, mobile devices, or web browsers.

McKinsey’s MIO Partners To Join Neuberger Berman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

McKinsey & Company and Neuberger Berman have entered into an agreement for MIO Partners, McKinsey’s in-house investment and wealth manager for partners, employees, and alumni, to join Neuberger. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including client consent and regulatory approvals.

Appficiency Raises Minority Growth Investment From CBGF To Expand AI Offerings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Appficiency, a global IT consulting firm and software business focused on AI-powered enterprise digital transformation, has received a minority equity investment from Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) to support expansion and product innovation.

Equal Parts: $23 Million Series A Raised To Scale AI-Enabled Independent Agency Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Equal Parts, an Austin-based insurance platform focused on transforming independent agencies, has raised $23 million in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital. The company said the round will support expansion of its footprint, continued development of its purpose-built operating system, and progress toward a goal of $1 billion in premiums by 2028.

The Bahnsen Group: Wealth Management Firm Opens Silicon Valley Office And Hires Advisor Sean Buxton

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

The Bahnsen Group, a wealth management firm with more than $9 billion in assets under management, has opened a new Silicon Valley office and hired veteran financial advisor Sean Buxton to lead the location.

WtEnergy Raises Follow-On Investment From Cemex To Scale Clean Fuels For Cement Plants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced it has made a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), increasing its participation in the startup as it works to scale technology that converts non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean energy.

Beecher Reagan: Scott Ratliff Promoted To Partner As Executive Search Firm Scales Commercial Growth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Beecher Reagan, a retained executive search firm focused on placing growth leaders in private equity and professional services, has promoted Scott Ratliff to Partner, citing his commercial leadership and firmwide impact since joining in 2022.

Simple AI: $14 Million Seed Funding Raised For Voice AI Agent Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Simple AI, a voice AI agent platform, has raised $14 million in a seed round led by First Harmonic, with participation from Y Combinator, Massive Tech Ventures, and True Ventures. The San Francisco-based startup said the funding will support continued development of its voice agent platform, including custom generative AI models, as well as analytics and customer insights for businesses of all sizes.

Maven Capital Partners Adds Sabrina Mahmood To East Midlands Deal Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Maven has appointed Sabrina Mahmood as an Investment Manager in its East Midlands investment team, strengthening deal coverage across the East and South East Midlands.

Catalyst IOS Closes Oversubscribed $400 Million Third Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Catalyst Investment Partners, an owner and operator of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) real estate, has closed its third fund at a $400 million hard cap, exceeding its original $300 million target and drawing demand that approached twice the target amount. The New York-based firm said Fund III moved from first close to final close in seven months, with commitments coming from a mix of pension funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

Safqah Capital Raises $15.2 Million Seed Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Riyadh based fintech and proptech company Safqah Capital has raised $15.2 million in an oversubscribed seed round that it describes as one of the largest pure equity seed financings in Saudi Arabia. The round drew participation from more than 12 institutional and venture investors, led by anb Seed Fund, Shorooq, and Rua Growth Fund, with additional participation from Sharaka Capital, COTU Ventures, Sadu Capital, 500 Global, Suhail Ventures, MEVP, Waad Invest, JOA Capital, and others.

Osaic Onboards $232 Million Firm F & M Investment Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

F & M Investment Partners, a newly launched independent wealth management firm led by financial advisors Michael Murray and Brian Freund, has joined Osaic’s platform as the Missouri-based team looks to pair boutique client service with institutional-scale resources. Based in the greater St. Louis area, the advisors oversee approximately $232 million in client assets and bring more than 60 years of combined experience guiding individuals and families through major financial milestones.

UBS Hires Merrill Advisor Duo Mark Lilley And Gabriel Trigo In San Juan, Puerto Rico

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

UBS announced it has hired financial advisors Mark Lilley and Gabriel Trigo in San Juan, Puerto Rico, adding the team to its Puerto Rico Market. UBS said the Puerto Rico Market is led by Regional Director Ricardo Gonzalez, Market Executive Carlos “Juany” Ortiz and Market Director Roberto Fortuno.

DLP Capital Crosses $2 Billion In Capital Under Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

DLP Real Estate Capital announced it has surpassed $2 billion in capital under management across its sponsored real estate credit and equity funds, marking a new milestone for the St. Augustine, Florida, headquartered private real estate investment firm with additional offices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Asheville, North Carolina.

Keppel: Up To $125 Million AIIB Commitment Secured For Private Credit Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Keppel announced that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has committed $75 million to Keppel Private Credit Fund III, alongside a co-investment sleeve of up to $50 million. Keppel said the combined commitment raises AIIB’s total support for the strategy to up to $125 million, and increases Keppel Private Credit Fund III’s funds under management to more than $561 million.

Foxtrot: Palantir Foundry Partner Closes Series A After Reporting 9.1x Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Foxtrot Professional Services, a Foundry-native Palantir partner founded by Palantir alumni, announced it delivered 9.1x year-over-year revenue growth as enterprise customers shift from AI experimentation to deploying governed, operator-trusted systems in production.

Altruist: Wealth Platform Launches AI-Powered Tax Planning In Hazel For Advisor Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Altruist, a tech-forward wealth platform for independent advisors, announced the launch of a new tax-planning capability within Hazel, its AI platform, designed to help advisors deliver personalized tax strategies in minutes.

Ouster Buys StereoLabs To Build Unified Physical AI Sensing And Perception Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Ouster announced it has closed its acquisition of StereoLabs SAS, expanding the company's offering beyond lidar to a single, unified sensing and perception platform for “Physical AI.” The deal adds stereo cameras, AI vision software, and a large developer and customer community to Ouster’s portfolio. Ouster said the combined platform brings together high-performance digital lidar, cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion and perception software, and AI models, positioning the company to serve customers who want vision and lidar integrated rather than deployed separately.

Bluespring Wealth Partners Onboards $2.3 Billion Firm SHP Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Bluespring Wealth Partners, an acquirer of RIAs and wealth management firms, has acquired SHP Financial, a Plymouth, Massachusetts-based financial planning firm overseeing approximately $2.3 billion in total assets. The transaction expands Bluespring’s presence in New England and adds a firm focused on serving mass affluent and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive planning.

Apollo: Diego De Giorgi Named As Incoming Head Of EMEA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Apollo announced Diego De Giorgi will join the firm as a partner and head of EMEA, succeeding longtime partner Rob Seminara. Seminara will remain in the region to support the transition before taking on new global responsibilities later in 2026.

One Equity Partners To Acquire Specialty Chemicals Company Bozzetto Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

One Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Bozzetto Group, a Bergamo, Italy-based specialty chemicals provider with a large portfolio of sustainability-certified formulations used across end markets including textiles, agriculture, plasterboard, personal care, and water treatment. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Texas State University: BobCatalyst Initiative Aims To Accelerate Innovation And Entrepreneurship

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Texas State University announces it is launching BobCatalyst, a university-wide initiative designed to help faculty, staff, and students turn research and ideas into market-ready innovations by leveraging the university’s network of innovation, commercialization, and venture-support programs.

Haveli Investments To Buy Kids Mobile Entertainment Developer Budge Studios

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Haveli Investments, a technology and gaming-focused private equity firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Budge Studios from General Atlantic. Terms were not disclosed.

Uber To Acquire Getir’s Türkiye Delivery Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Uber Technologies and Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company said they have reached an agreement under which Uber will acquire Getir’s delivery portfolio in Türkiye, a transaction that includes food, grocery, retail, and water delivery and remains subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

Trive Capital Invests In Defense Analytics Contractor PavCon

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Trive Capital announced it has made an investment in PavCon, a provider of predictive analytics and decision-support software for the U.S. Department of War, positioning the deal as a partnership to accelerate growth in data-driven defense modernization and mission-readiness programs.

Phylo: $13.5 Million Seed Funding Raised And Biomni Lab Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Phylo announced it has launched Biomni Lab, a new integrated workspace designed to help scientists plan, author, execute, and collaborate on complex biological research tasks using agentic AI. Alongside the product launch, the company announced a $13.5 million seed round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Menlo Ventures’ Anthology Fund, with Anthropic also participating. Additional investors cited by the company include Zetta, Conviction, SV Angel, and others.

Dono: $6.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Based Property Records Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Dono, an AI-powered property records platform that turns fragmented county records into usable ownership data, announced it has raised a $6.5 million seed round, bringing total funding to $10.2 million. The round was led by Link Ventures with participation from lool VC and Alumni Ventures.

Uptool: $6 Million Seed Funding Closed for Helping U.S. Shops Quote 10x Faster

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Uptool, an AI manufacturing software startup, has emerged from stealth and introduced its first product aimed at removing a major bottleneck for U.S. small and midsize manufacturers: quoting. The company says its AI quoting software helps machine and fabrication shops cut quoting time from hours to minutes, allowing them to respond faster, win more work, and raise shop utilization as demand and complexity in hardware supply chains continue to rise.