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Flyer One Ventures: €50 Million Fund V Launched For Investing In Ukrainian Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Ukrainian venture capital firm Flyer One Ventures has launched Fund V, a €50 million fund, with significant backing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This fund will focus on early-stage tech companies in Ukraine and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

bp Selling Onshore Wind Business As Part Of $20 Billion Divestment Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

BP has agreed to sell its U.S. onshore wind business, BP Wind Energy North America to LS Power, a leader in North American power and energy infrastructure.

Blue Owl Buying Fiber Provider South Reach Networks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Intermetro Fiber, operating as South Reach Networks (SRN), a leading Florida-based fiber infrastructure provider, has been acquired by a fund managed by Blue Owl Capital's Digital Infrastructure strategy.

Lucid, Nuro, And Uber Partnering To Launch Robotaxis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber Technologies have formed a partnership to launch a premium robotaxi program exclusively on the Uber platform, set to debut in a major U.S. city in late 2026.

Wealthbox Integrating With Envestnet For Investment Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Wealthbox has introduced a new integration with Envestnet, enhancing investment management capabilities within the Wealthbox CRM platform for financial advisors. This integration enables advisors to easily access Envestnet account information and navigate between platforms using single sign-on (SSO), all from Wealthbox.

BrightAI: $51 Million Raised For Bringing AI Into The Physical World

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

BrightAI, a company specializing in integrating AI into physical infrastructure, has raised $51 million in Series A funding, co-led by Khosla Ventures and Inspired Capital. With previous funding from Upfront Ventures, BrightAI's total funding now stands at $78 million.

Ballmer, Gates, Stand Together, Valhalla, And John Overdeck Partnering To Launch NextLadder Ventures With Over $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

A coalition of foundations and philanthropists, including the Ballmer Group, Gates Foundation, Stand Together, Valhalla Foundation, and John Overdeck, has launched NextLadder Ventures, a $1 billion initiative aimed at expanding economic opportunities for low-income individuals.

Appian: David Crozier Named As Chief Marketing Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Appian has officially announced the appointment of David Crozier to the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective July 21, 2025. In this pivotal position, Crozier will report directly to Appian’s Chief Executive Officer, Matt Calkins, marking a new era for the company’s marketing strategy.

Keystone Agency: Majority Stake Acquired By Warburg Pincus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Warburg Pincus, a global leader in private equity growth investing, plans to acquire a majority stake in Keystone Agency Partners, a prominent insurance broker network. While financial details remain undisclosed, the investment aims to boost Keystone's innovation and expansion. Bain Capital, which launched Keystone in 2020, will retain a minority stake through a new investment from Bain Capital Insurance.

Hadrian: $260 Million Raised For Building AI-Based Factories For America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing company specializing in AI-powered factories for the American defense sector, has announced the acquisition of $260 million in capital. This investment will facilitate significant expansions in California and Arizona, adding nearly five football fields of manufacturing space. The funds will enhance research and development (R&D) capabilities and create specialized teams for shipbuilding and naval defense.

Chevron: $55 Billion Deal For Hess Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Chevron Corporation has completed its acquisition of Hess, following the successful resolution of all closing conditions, including a favorable arbitration outcome regarding Hess' offshore assets in Guyana.

TechVision: Fund II Closed At Over €50 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

TechVision Fund (TVF) II has successfully completed its final closing, raising over €50 million. As the fourth generation of venture capital funds managed by TVF Management GmbH, TVF II focuses on investing in tech startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily in the Rhineland/North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) region and the Euregio Meuse-Rhine (Netherlands/Belgium).

Q.ANT: €62 Million Secured For Photonic Processing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Q.ANT, a leader in photonic processing, has secured €62 million in a Series A financing round to accelerate the commercialization of its energy-efficient photonic processors for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The funding was co-led by Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, and imec.xpand, includes participation from various deep tech investors. This significant investment aims to transform AI computing.

Exein: €70 Million Series C Raised For Building Digital Immune System For IoT Devices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Exein, a leader in embedded IoT security, has secured €70 million in a Series C funding round to advance its mission of developing a digital immune system for connected devices, providing real-time security solutions. The funding, led by Balderton with contributions from Supernova, Lakestar, and previous investors, will enable Exein's global expansion into key markets, including the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Receive: $4 Million Seed Funding Raised For Democratizing Financial Access For SMBs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Receive, a fintech startup focused on democratizing financial access for small businesses, has emerged from stealth mode with a $4 million seed funding round led by NGVP, raising its total funding to $7.1 million. Supported by investors like Blank Ventures and Insight Partners, Receive addresses issues such as delayed payouts and high capital costs that hinder SMB growth.

Blockskye: $15.8 Million Secured For Overhauling Corporate Travel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Blockskye, a global travel infrastructure company focused on modernizing enterprise travel, has raised $15.8 million in a funding round led by Blockchange, with participation from United Airlines Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, and others.

Social Mobile Buying Sonim Technologies In Deal Valued Up To $25 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Social Mobile, a leader in custom enterprise mobility solutions, has announced an agreement to acquire the assets and current liabilities of Sonim Technologies, known for its mission-critical mobile devices. Valued at $20 million, the all-cash transaction includes a potential $5 million earn-out.

Reckitt Selling Essential Home Stake For Up To $4.8 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group has finalized an agreement with Advent International to divest its Essential Home business for up to $4.8 billion, while retaining a 30% stake in the company. This aligns with Reckitt's July 2024 strategic plan to focus on 11 high-growth Powerbrands.

Graco To Buy Color Service In €63 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Graco has recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Color Service, a company specializing in automated dosing systems for both powder and liquid applications. The acquisition is valued at €63 million, subject to certain financial adjustments.

Prosperity Bancshares To Buy American Bank For An Estimated $321.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Prosperity Bancshares, the parent company of Prosperity Bank, has agreed to merge with American Bank Holding Corporation, acquiring American Bank and its subsidiary.

Man Group Onboarding $3 Billion Firm Bardin Hill

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Man Group, a global alternative investment management firm, has acquired Bardin Hill, a U.S. private credit manager with about $3 billion in assets under management.

Trinity Hunt Partners Invests In DACS Asphalt & Concrete

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners has made a majority investment in DACS Asphalt & Concrete, a leading provider of commercial asphalt paving and parking lot maintenance services.

AE Industrial Partners: Oscar Torres Named As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Private equity firm AE Industrial Partners (AEI) has appointed Oscar Torres as an Operating Partner. Torres most recently served as President and CEO of Kellstrom Aerospace, a former AEI portfolio company sold to VSE Corporation in December 2024.

Stratos Wealth: Strategic Investment Raised From SEI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

SEI and Stratos Wealth Holdings have announced a partnership aimed at helping financial advisors expand their practices. SEI will make a strategic investment in Stratos, which supports financial advisors across various business models.

Hunt Companies: Majority Stake In Carter Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

El Paso-based Hunt Companies has acquired a majority stake in Carter, a leading real estate investment and development firm in Atlanta, GA. This deal enhances Carter’s capabilities in mixed-use and residential development, allowing it to pursue larger projects across the U.S.

LeadStory: $2.75 Million Seed Funding Raised For Advanced AI Video Search Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

LeadStory, an innovative on-demand news streaming platform, has secured $2.75 million in Seed funding to enhance its AI-driven video search functionality and expand its global audience of 10 million.

Teletactica: $1.5 Million Raised For Scaling Advanced Communication Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Teletactica, a Ukrainian DefenseTech company specializing in jamming-resistant communication systems, has secured a $1.5 million investment from MITS Capital and Green Flag Ventures. MITS Capital is an investment group focused on Ukrainian defense innovation, and this funding round builds on Teletactica's participation in the MITS Acceleration Program and a previous pre-seed round.

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Flyer One Ventures: €50 Million Fund V Launched For Investing In Ukrainian Startups

bp Selling Onshore Wind Business As Part Of $20 Billion Divestment Initiative

Blue Owl Buying Fiber Provider South Reach Networks

Lucid, Nuro, And Uber Partnering To Launch Robotaxis

Wealthbox Integrating With Envestnet For Investment Management

BrightAI: $51 Million Raised For Bringing AI Into The Physical World

Ballmer, Gates, Stand Together, Valhalla, And John Overdeck Partnering To Launch NextLadder Ventures With Over $1 Billion

Appian: David Crozier Named As Chief Marketing Officer

Keystone Agency: Majority Stake Acquired By Warburg Pincus

Hadrian: $260 Million Raised For Building AI-Based Factories For America

Chevron: $55 Billion Deal For Hess Completed

TechVision: Fund II Closed At Over €50 Million

Q.ANT: €62 Million Secured For Photonic Processing Platform

Exein: €70 Million Series C Raised For Building Digital Immune System For IoT Devices

Receive: $4 Million Seed Funding Raised For Democratizing Financial Access For SMBs

Blockskye: $15.8 Million Secured For Overhauling Corporate Travel

Social Mobile Buying Sonim Technologies In Deal Valued Up To $25 Million

Reckitt Selling Essential Home Stake For Up To $4.8 Billion

Graco To Buy Color Service In €63 Million Deal

Prosperity Bancshares To Buy American Bank For An Estimated $321.5 Million

Man Group Onboarding $3 Billion Firm Bardin Hill

Trinity Hunt Partners Invests In DACS Asphalt & Concrete

AE Industrial Partners: Oscar Torres Named As Operating Partner

Stratos Wealth: Strategic Investment Raised From SEI

Hunt Companies: Majority Stake In Carter Acquired

LeadStory: $2.75 Million Seed Funding Raised For Advanced AI Video Search Platform

Teletactica: $1.5 Million Raised For Scaling Advanced Communication Systems

York Space Systems To Buy ATLAS Space Operations

Bank First To Buy Centre 1 Bancorp In $174.3 Million All-Stock Deal

BroadStreet Partners: Strategic Investment Raised For Insurance Brokerage Platform