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ArtIn Energy: $255 Million Investment At $14.58 Billion Valuation Secured For Renewable Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

ArtIn Energy, a global renewable energy developer, has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a $255 million strategic investment from Agila Investments LLC, valuing the company at approximately $14.58 billion. The capital will be used to advance ArtIn’s U.S. portfolio of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and green fuel infrastructure projects.

Sonder Capital: Second Fund Futures II Closed To Advance AI-Enabled Medical Robotics And Minimally Invasive Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Sonder Capital, a healthcare venture capital firm focused on transforming standards of care, announced the closing of its second fund, Futures II. The fund includes participation from major healthcare systems, including Mayo Clinic and Sutter Health, underscoring growing institutional interest in technologies that enhance patient access, improve care quality, and reshape the overall healthcare experience.

Pro Padel League: $15 Million Raised For Expansion Of North American Professional Padel Circuit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

The Pro Padel League, a professional padel league operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Charlotte Hornets co-chairman and governor Rick Schnall.

PDS Health: Partnership With University Of The Pacific To Deploy Epic EHR Across Medical Settings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

PDS Health Technologies announced a partnership with the University of the Pacific to implement its dental-optimized instance of Epic, a leading electronic health record system, across the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and the Pacific Health Care Collaborative. The initiative will span dental, medical, and future ambulatory surgical settings, marking what the organizations describe as a first-of-its-kind academic deployment aimed at advancing dental-medical integration.

PPB Capital Partners: Bob Oros Named President To Drive Private Markets Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

PPB Capital Partners announced that former Hightower Advisors CEO Bob Oros has been appointed president, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the firm’s operational capabilities and supporting expansion in private markets.

LPL Onboards $180 Million Firm Gibson Financial Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

LPL Financial announced that advisors Kelly Lawrence and Vin Sbano have joined its employee advisor model, Linsco, to establish Gibson Financial Group of LPL Financial. The team, previously affiliated with B. Riley Wealth Management, reported managing approximately $180 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.

JPMorganChase: €2.8 Million Commitment To Expand Small Business Support Across France

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

JPMorganChase announced €2.8 million in new philanthropic funding to expand support for small businesses and underserved entrepreneurs across France, marking an extension of its broader $70 million business and philanthropic commitment launched in 2023. The latest funding is aimed at improving access to capital, strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, and scaling programs nationwide beyond the Paris region.

ORIX USA: Investment And Asset Manager Appoints James Gruver As Head Of Capital Formation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

ORIX USA, an investment and asset management firm, has appointed James Gruver as Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation, marking a strategic move to accelerate its growth and expand investor engagement.

Valinor Digital: $25 Million Raised To Build Blockchain-Based Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Valinor Digital, a modern credit institution operating at the intersection of credit and blockchain, announced it has raised $25 million in a seed funding round to expand its “Open Credit” platform. The round was led by Castle Island Ventures, with participation from investors across credit, fintech, and crypto, as well as continued backing from Paul Prager and Nazar Khan of TeraWulf.

Cetera: Former eMoney CEO Ed O’Brien Appointed COO To Drive Advisor Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Cetera Financial Group has appointed former eMoney CEO Ed O’Brien as chief operating officer, effective May 2026, as the firm looks to accelerate advisor growth and leverage its platform at scale.

ECI Partners: David Danon Appointed As Investment Team Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners has appointed David Danon as a Partner in its investment team, strengthening its capabilities as it continues to expand.

Uber: Acquisition Of Chauffeur Service Blacklane To Expand Premium Travel Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Uber Technologies announced it has agreed to acquire Blacklane, marking a major step in its push into luxury and executive travel.

Perfect Moment: $12 Million Funding Secured To Support Profitability And Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Perfect Moment Ltd., a luxury outerwear and activewear brand, announced it has secured $12 million in growth financing to strengthen its balance sheet and support its path toward sustainable profitability. The financing package consists of a $10 million revolving credit facility provided by institutional investors Krane Capital LLC and X3 Higher Moment Fund LLC, along with a separate $2 million equity investment from Krane Capital.

Talino: $7.5 Million Raised To Build Fintech Foundry And Modernize Cross-Border Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Talino announced it has closed a $7.5 million Series A funding round to transition from a venture studio into a full-scale fintech foundry focused on modernizing cross-border financial infrastructure. The round was led by Chemonics International, with participation from Mt Sinai Capital and Gulf Blvd.

Prelude Growth Partners: Stake Sale Of Wellness Shot Brand So Good So You To Bansk Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Prelude Growth Partners recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its stake in So Good So You, a fast-growing functional wellness brand known for its refrigerated wellness shots, to Bansk Group. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Doctronic: $40 Million Raised For AI-Based Prescription Renewal And Autonomous Clinical Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Doctronic announced it has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Abstract and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Union Square Ventures, Seven Stars, Mantis, and Tusk Ventures. The financing, the company’s third round in less than 12 months, brings total funding to more than $65 million.

Create Wellness: $20 Million Raised For Creatine Supplement Expansion And Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Create Wellness, a New York-based creatine-focused wellness company, announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand its presence across retail and e-commerce channels. The funding round was led by Alliance Consumer Growth, with participation from Impact Capital, the family office of entrepreneur Mike Repole, and existing investor Unilever Ventures.

ScaleOps: $130 Million At Over $800 Million Valuation Raised For Autonomous Cloud And AI Infrastructure Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

ScaleOps has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a valuation exceeding $800 million, as the company looks to expand its position in autonomous cloud and AI infrastructure resource management. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, Glilot Capital Partners, and Picture Capital. This brings the company’s total funding to more than $210 million.

GulfTex Energy: $1 Billion Recapitalization To Expand Eagle Ford Oil And Gas Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

GulfTex Energy recently announced the closing of a $1 billion recapitalization of GulfTex Energy V into a newly formed entity, GulfTex Energy VI, marking a significant step in the company’s continued growth strategy. The transaction was led by Endurance Investment Partners, with additional commitments from GulfTex management, PGIM Energy Partners, and other minority investors.

Cauldron Ferm: $13.25 Million Raised For Biomanufacturing Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Cauldron Ferm announced it has raised $13.25 million in a Series A2 funding round, bringing its total funding to $26 million, while also earning a place on Fast Company’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. The funding round was led by Main Sequence Ventures, with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV, and NGS Super. The new capital will be used to expand the company’s proprietary continuous “hyper-fermentation” platform, which is designed to improve productivity and reduce costs in industrial-scale biomanufacturing.

Centivax: $37 Million Raised To Advance Universal Flu Vaccine Into Phase 2 And Expand Immunity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Centivax announced it has raised $37 million in an oversubscribed financing round to accelerate the Phase 2 clinical development of its universal influenza vaccine candidate and advance additional programs toward clinical readiness.

Rebellions: $400 Million Raised For AI Infrastructure Expansion And RebelRack, RebelPOD Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Rebellions, an AI inference infrastructure company, has raised $400 million in a pre-IPO funding round led by Mirae Asset Financial Group and the Korea National Growth Fund, bringing its total funding to $850 million and valuing the company at approximately $2.34 billion.

Apollo: $1.75 Billion Syntegon Valuation Minority Stake Deal To Accelerate Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire an approximately 37% minority stake in industrial technology company Syntegon from CVC Capital Partners, marking a new phase of growth for the business. CVC will retain a 63% majority stake, reaffirming its long-term commitment following a multi-year transformation of the company.

GE HealthCare: Grant Awarded To Lewy Body Dementia Association For 2026 Education Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

GE HealthCare has awarded a grant to Lewy Body Dementia Association to support a series of educational initiatives focused on Lewy body dementia in 2026. The funding will advance three key programs aimed at improving awareness, diagnosis, and care for individuals living with the disease, as well as supporting caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Tezos: Tokenized Commodities Platform Metals.io Launches For Rare Earth And Precious Metals Investing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

The Tezos ecosystem has expanded its real-world asset capabilities with the launch of Metals.io, a new application enabling users to invest in and trade tokenized commodities, including rare earth metals, precious metals, and critical industrial materials.

Composition Wealth Merges with $900 Million Firm Edgewater Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Composition Wealth announced it has merged with Edgewater Wealth Management, a Tacoma, Washington-based advisory team overseeing approximately $900 million in client assets, as the national registered investment advisor continues to expand its presence in the Pacific Northwest.

Carson Group: AI Platform Expansion Introduces Client Intelligence For Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Carson Group announced the expansion of its advisor-focused AI platform, Steve, with the launch of a new capability called Client Intelligence, designed to give financial advisors instant, comprehensive visibility into client household data.

Pelican: Acquisition Of KL Outdoor Strengthens North American Paddlesports Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Pelican Intl Inc. announced it has acquired The KL Companies, Inc., a Muskegon, Michigan-based manufacturer known as KL Outdoor, in a move aimed at accelerating its long-term growth strategy and reinforcing its leadership position in the North American paddlesports market.

Janus Living: $600 Million Credit Facility Secured To Support Growth And Liquidity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Janus Living, a senior housing real estate investment trust, announced it has closed on a new $600 million credit facility designed to strengthen liquidity and support future growth initiatives.

Mars Men: $27.5 Million Series A Raised To Scale Men’s Wellness Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 30, 2026

Mars Men, a men’s wellness and performance brand focused on natural, science-backed supplements, announced it has raised $27.5 million in Series A funding led by L Catterton.