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Biscuit Belly Acquires 35 Maple Street Biscuit Company Locations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Biscuit Belly announced the acquisition of 35 locations from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a subsidiary of Cracker Barrel, in a move the company said will accelerate its expansion across the Southeast and bring Biscuit Belly to more than 60 units by the end of 2028. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Galaxy Digital Announces Pricing Of $3.507 Billion Of Senior Secured Notes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Galaxy Digital Inc. announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Galaxy Helios Data Centers II LLC, has priced a $3.507 billion private offering of 9.875% senior secured notes due 2031. The offering is expected to close on July 28, 2026, subject to market and other conditions.

Khosla Ventures Reportedly In Talks To Raise $5.5 Billion In New Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Khosla Ventures, an early investor in OpenAI, is in discussions to raise up to $5.5 billion across a new group of venture capital funds, according to a Bloomberg report.

Johnson & Johnson Receives FDA Market Authorization For Its OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted De Novo authorization for the OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System, which the company describes as the world's first table-integrated soft tissue robotic system. The system received marketing authorization for multiple general surgery procedures, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, gastric sleeve, small bowel resection, appendectomy, lysis of adhesions, fundoplication, and hiatal hernia repair.

Amazon Business Reaches $60 Billion In Annualized Gross Sales, Serving Over 11 Million Organizations Worldwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Amazon announced that Amazon Business reached $60 billion in annualized gross sales in the second quarter, now serving more than 11 million organizations worldwide. More than 1.8 million new organizations joined Amazon Business so far this year, contributing to that growth.

OpenAI Outlines Commitments For AI Infrastructure Project In Effingham County, Georgia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

OpenAI announced initial commitments guiding Project Camellia, a long-term data center project it is designing and developing in Effingham County, Georgia. To support the facility, OpenAI is contracting with Georgia Power Company for 3.2 gigawatts of power, to be delivered in phases between 2028 and 2032.

Omio Raises $10 Million From Granite-Integral To Accelerate Japan And Southeast Asia Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Omio announced a $10 million strategic investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate its expansion across Japan and Southeast Asia. The investment was revealed just days after Omio announced an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, reflecting the travel platform's broader effort to strengthen its international presence and expand the transportation options available to customers.

Xentra Secures £2.7 Million Investment From Maven

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Xentra, a Leeds-based digital security specialist, secured a £2.7 million growth capital investment from Maven, advised by K3 Deal Advisory. Xentra provides subscription-based cyber security, safeguarding, and compliance solutions, supporting more than 90 organizations, including Leeds United Football Club, Leeds Bradford Airport, Vista Technology Support, and JT Atkinson.

Brookfield Raises About $2 Billion At First Close Of PIF-Anchored Middle East Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Brookfield has raised approximately $2 billion at the first close of Brookfield Middle East Partners, a new private equity fund anchored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

GA Group Acquires Family Law Litigation Support Firm Trampe Settles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Great American Holdings, operating as GA Group, has acquired Trampe Settles, a Dallas-based family law litigation support firm. GA Group is a provider of financial advisory, valuation, asset disposition, and investment banking services and is majority owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

REMADE Announces $4.86 Million In New Technology Research To Increase Materials Recovery, Remanufacturing, And Recycling In U.S. Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

The REMADE Institute, a 150-member public-private partnership established with the U.S. Department of Energy through an initial investment of $140 million, announced $4.86 million in new technology research, selecting 10 new research demonstration, verification and validation projects in its latest round of funding.

Epitel Raises $26 Million Series B To Expand Wireless Remote EEG Monitoring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Epitel has raised $26 million in Series B financing to expand its wireless brain-monitoring technology and make extended electroencephalogram testing more accessible outside traditional hospital settings. The round was co-led by Catalyst Health Ventures and Genoa Ventures, with participation from new and existing investors. Epitel will use the funding to expand the commercial availability of its REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System and support broader adoption by healthcare providers.

Frenos Raises $1.52 Million Seed Extension To Advance AI-Powered OT Penetration Testing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Frenos has raised a $1.52 million seed extension to expand its artificial intelligence-powered platform for continuously testing the security of operational technology environments. The round was led by Momenta and Exposition Ventures, with participation from Riptide Ventures. The financing brings Frenos' total funding to $6.4 million.

Auben Realty Expands Atlanta Presence With Acquisition Of Peach State Property Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Auben Realty announced the acquisition of Peach State Property Management, a Metro Atlanta-based property management company managing approximately 168 residential units. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ASUENE Raises $87 Million Series D Led By BlackRock And Temasek’s Decarbonization Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

ASUENE has raised $87 million in Series D funding to expand its artificial intelligence-powered sustainability management platform and pursue acquisitions across Europe, North America and Asia. The round was led by Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek focused on growth-stage businesses supporting the transition to a net-zero economy.

NVIDIA And Industry Leaders Launch Open Secure AI Alliance For AI Safety And Cybersecurity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

NVIDIA and more than 35 technology, cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence organizations have formed the Open Secure AI Alliance to develop open technologies for protecting software, AI agents and critical digital infrastructure.

Workstreet Secures Strategic Growth Investment From Coalesce Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Workstreet has received a strategic growth investment from Coalesce Capital to expand its artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity and compliance services for companies operating in regulated industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Christopher Kercher Launches Kercher Law, A Litigation Practice Built For The AI Era

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Christopher Kercher announced the launch of Kercher Law PLLC, a litigation practice he describes as built from the ground up for the AI era, following 17 years at Quinn Emanuel, where he founded the firm's AI & Data Analytics litigation group.

Nasdaq To Acquire Dasseti, Expanding eVestment’s Institutional Network And AI-Powered Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Nasdaq has entered into an agreement to acquire Dasseti, a due diligence and monitoring platform using AI to serve investment consultants, institutional investors, and asset managers across public and private markets. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

M&G Invests €86 Million In French Food Logistics Acquisitions For Leading Retailers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

M&G Real Estate announced it has completed two logistics acquisitions in France totaling €86 million on behalf of its €5.2 billion M&G European Property Fund. The properties are leased to leading French food retailers Groupe Intermarché and Biocoop on long-term agreements.

AMFEC And Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann Deepen Strategic Partnership With New Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

The American Food Equipment Company announced it is deepening its long-standing collaboration with Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG, with Seydelmann acquiring a 50 percent stake in AMFEC. Financial terms were not disclosed. AMFEC will continue production of its equipment in Caldwell, Idaho.

ASUENE Acquires UK Supply Chain Carbon Management Platform Secaro

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

ASUENE, one of Asia's fastest-growing AI sustainability-integrated companies, announced it has completed the acquisition of Secaro, a UK-based supply chain carbon management platform, marking its eighth acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Civic Financial Selects Altruist As Exclusive Custodian And Wealth Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Altruist announced that Boston-based Civic Financial will transition its entire custodial and wealth management technology stack to the firm, consolidating its custody and technology on Altruist's platform. Civic Financial had amassed approximately $1 billion in client assets before making the move, sustaining more than 40 percent annual organic growth.

Coverwatch Raises $4.5 Million Pre-Seed Round Led by CoFound and Restive Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Coverwatch has raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding led by CoFound and Restive Ventures, with participation from KFund, Liquid2 Ventures, Manresa Ventures, Movi Collective, and Prompt Capital, among others. The company is building an artificial intelligence-driven commercial insurance broker designed to work solely for the client rather than earning commission tied to premium size.

Abstract Raises $25 Million As Enterprises Shift To Composable Security Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Abstract, a provider of composable security operations technology, has raised a $25 million round co-led by Cheyenne Ventures and AVP, with additional investment from Olive Hill Ventures and follow-on participation from Crosslink Capital and Rally Ventures. The round brings Abstract's total funding to nearly $50 million, at triple its prior valuation, following a year in which the company said annual recurring revenue grew 380%, net revenue retention reached 264%, and its customer base tripled.

Trooly Raises Nearly $20 Million Seed and Launches AI Research Platform for In-Depth Consumer Interviews

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Trooly has launched its AI native user research platform and opened its first public beta in North America, backed by nearly $20 million in seed funding. The platform is designed to conduct 45-minute in-depth interviews with consumers around the world, aiming to match the depth of a senior research interview through an intelligent follow-up engine that determines each next question based on the participant's prior responses rather than a fixed script.

Thompson Coburn Welcomes Amol Bargaje as Chief Information Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Thompson Coburn has named Amol V. Bargaje as its new Chief Information Officer. Bargaje will oversee information technology services for attorneys and business professionals across the firm's offices nationwide and will be based in Chicago.

Simpson Thacher Adds Derivatives Partner Netanya Clixby in London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has added derivatives lawyer Netanya Clixby as a partner in its European Finance and Capital Markets group, based in the firm's London office. Clixby joins from Sidley Austin.

Clifford Chance Reports Record Financial Performance With Revenue Up To $3.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Clifford Chance has announced record financial performance for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $3.5 billion, up 9 percent, and partnership profit of $1.4 billion, up 11 percent. Profit per equity partner rose 9 percent to $3.1 million. The firm said the results reflect an integrated global platform and diverse client base, with revenue and profit growth reported in constant currency.

Kinderhook Acquires Pete & Pete Container Service and Boyas Recycling to Build Northeast Ohio C&D Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Kinderhook Industries has acquired Pete & Pete Container Service and Boyas Recycling & Excavating, together forming a vertically integrated construction and demolition waste collection, recycling, and disposal platform serving Northeast Ohio. The acquisition, announced July 20, 2026, represents Kinderhook's sixth platform investment from its $2.75 billion Fund 8, which was raised in 2024.