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UC San Diego: Sweat-Powered Fingertip Patch Monitors Parkinson’s Medication

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch that continuously tracks a patient's Parkinson's disease medication levels through their sweat. The device operates using chemicals in the patient's sweat and requires no batteries. Its measurements were comparable to those obtained by standard laboratory blood tests, according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Ionis: Dr. Frank Bennett To Retire As Chief Scientific Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Ionis Pharmaceuticals announced that Frank Bennett, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief scientific officer, will retire effective February 2027.

Ashland: Peter Thomas And Allen Spizzo Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Ashland announced the appointments of two new independent members of the Company Board of Directors and the formation of a Capital Allocation Advisory Committee as part of its entry into a cooperation agreement with Ancora Holdings Group, a meaningful stockholder.

University Of Vermont: V-GaN Tech Hub Opens New Test And Characterization Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

The Vermont Gallium Nitride Tech Hub has officially opened a new Test and Characterization Facility, a major addition to the nation's growing microelectronics innovation ecosystem and a critical resource for accelerating the transition of advanced semiconductor technologies from development to commercial deployment. The facility is located in South Burlington, Vermont.

Qlaris Bio: Parisa Zamiri, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Qlaris Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing first-in-class therapies for glaucoma, has appointed Parisa Zamiri, M.D., Ph.D., to its board of directors. The appointment comes as Qlaris continues to advance its lead development program, QLS-111, through late-stage clinical trials as a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of glaucoma.

OpenGate Capital: Merak Rail HVAC Business Acquired From Knorr-Bremse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Merak, the global rail HVAC business of Knorr-Bremse, a publicly listed German industrial company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Cadiz: $403.3 Million Northern Pipeline Construction Contracts Executed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Cadiz announced that its affiliate Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company has executed the principal construction contracts for the Northern Pipeline conversion project, following federal approval of the right-of-way grant for the pipeline. The agreements utilize a Construction Manager at Risk delivery model that establishes guaranteed maximum prices for the project's principal construction components, including pump stations and pipeline replacement.

Polar: $5.7 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build AI Browser That Does Real Work

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Polar, the AI browser that automates the tedious parts of knowledge work, has raised $5.7 million in seed funding led by Madrona, with participation from angel investors including former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke and Modal founder Erik Bernhardsson.

Paducah: Brookfield And NextEra Energy Partner On $100 Billion Data Center Campus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

A coalition of energy, infrastructure, and utility companies announced a strategic partnership to develop a data center campus at the US Department of Energy's Paducah Site in Western Kentucky. The $100 billion privately funded project repurposes land at the former enrichment site into a hub for innovation and energy generation.

Volara Motorsports Group: E-Garage Service Network Launched With Arcimoto Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Volara Motorsports Group, a holding company building a portfolio of enthusiast automotive and mobility brands, has launched E-Garage, a dedicated service and support network for electric mobility. The launch is enabled by Volara's acquisition of the assets of Arcimoto, and the first E-Garage location will open in Eugene, Oregon, Arcimoto's hometown and the heart of its owner community.

LIMPID: PetPeotalk Acquired To Power Kinfora AI Pet Healthcare Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

LIMPID Corp., the AI pet healthcare company behind the Kinfora platform, has completed the acquisition of 100% of PetPeotalk, a vision-AI company specializing in pet behavior analysis, now a wholly owned subsidiary. PetPeotalk founder Ryan Kwon has joined LIMPID as Chief Technology Officer.

Marvell: $250 Million India Investment To Expand Bangalore Facility For AI Technology Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Marvell Technology, a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has announced plans to invest $250 million in India over the next three years to expand its capabilities across technology, talent, and infrastructure. The announcement coincides with a milestone event celebrating 20 years of innovation in India.

Growth2Success: Nurtureme Takes On America’s $900 Billion Trucking Labor Crisis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Growth2Success has signed a multiyear distribution agreement to place up to 10,000 workers per month across 30 enterprise nationwide trucking carriers using Nurtureme, its AI-powered recruiting platform. The deal targets a persistent problem in the $900 billion trucking industry: getting qualified drivers and support staff into seats faster than they leave them.

Buildforce: $10 Million Series A Raised To Staff Electricians Nationally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Buildforce, the largest tech-enabled electrician staffing business in the US, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Saepio Capital, with participation from new investor Blue Heron Capital and existing investors including Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, S3 Ventures, and Chicago Ventures. The new capital will be used to fuel continued national expansion and further develop its technology serving both electricians and electrical contractors.

Discern: $10 Million Series A Raised To Automate State Filings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Discern, a software-first registered agent that automates state filings, has raised a $10 million Series A funding round led by Walkabout Ventures and Bungalow Capital. The round follows 4x ARR growth in 2025 and brings the company's total funding to $17.5 million. Discern also powered foreign registrations and multi-state compliance for Stripe Atlas last year.

Canton Strategic: Three New Directors Elected To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Canton Strategic Holdings, the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin to support the Canton Network's ability to digitize traditional financial markets, announced that Sean Galvin, Pamela L. Carter, and Rishi Nangalia were elected as directors of the Board of Directors, effective July 13, 2026, following the company's Annual Shareholder Meeting.

Figment Selected By Morgan Stanley As Staking Provider For New Ether And SOL ETPs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Figment, the largest non-custodial institutional staking provider, has been selected by Morgan Stanley Investment Management as a staking provider for Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust, which began trading on NYSE Arca. The funds are the first spot Ether and SOL ETPs from a major US bank-affiliated asset manager to include staking from day one.

Tersis Technologies: Paul Vanderpool Named Strategic Advisor To PolyCycle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Tersis Technologies, a clean technology company focused on transforming waste streams into valuable resources, has appointed plastics recycling veteran Paul Vanderpool as Strategic Advisor to PolyCycle, the company's plastics recycling and remanufacturing division.

AeroVironment: Stephen F. Page To Retire From Board Of Directors In 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

AeroVironment announced that board member Stephen F. Page will not seek re-election and will retire from the board at the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The move ends more than a decade of service on the company's board, spanning a period in which AeroVironment reshaped much of its business.

Tronox: Keith Schwarz Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Tronox Holdings, the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, announced the appointment of Keith Schwarz to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Schwarz will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee. Following the appointment, the Board will be comprised of 9 directors, 6 of whom are independent.

Nocera Acquires Controlling Interest In QMAX Technology To Advance AI Infrastructure Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Nocera has acquired a 30% controlling interest in QMAX Technology, a Taiwan-based memory and storage solutions company and authorized distribution channel for Micron/Crucial memory products, through a variable interest entity structure. The company issued 300,000 shares of restricted common stock to Chien-Hua Tseng, the registered holder of the equity interest. Through the transaction, Nocera gains established memory sales qualifications, vendor authorizations, and distribution relationships covering DRAM modules, server memory, and solid-state storage.

Wolfspeed: Andy W. Mattes Appointed To Board Strengthening Semiconductor Expertise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Wolfspeed, a global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced that Andy W. Mattes has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Flex Reveals Leadership Teams For Flex And Planned Cloud And Power Infrastructure Spin-Off (SpinCo)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Flex announced key leadership roles for both Flex and SpinCo, the planned independent, publicly traded company comprising its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment following the expected spin-off in the first calendar quarter of 2027. These appointments further strengthen the leadership teams expected to lead both companies, alongside previously announced Chief Executive Officers Revathi Advaithi and Michael Hartung at SpinCo and Flex, respectively.

Spirit Blockchain Capital: Judy Galvez Appointed As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Spirit Blockchain Capital announced the appointment of Judy Galvez, CPA, CMA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Concurrent with the appointment, Raymond O'Neill has transitioned from his role as Interim Chief Financial Officer and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.

Centene Announces Board Of Directors Changes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Centene Corporation announced that Kenneth A. Burdick has retired from the company's Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026, and that Paul J. Diaz has been appointed to the Board, also effective July 28, 2026.

Enexis Raises €500 Million EIB Financing To Boost Network Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Enexis has secured a €500 million financing facility from the European Investment Bank for its 2026 electricity grid investment program. The facility will support Enexis' investments in the expansion, reinforcement, and renewal of the electricity grid in the provinces of Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, North Brabant, and Limburg.

Grip: John Hummel Joins As President Of Grip Fulfillment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Grip, the technology, fulfillment, and logistics company specializing in perishable direct-to-consumer deliveries, announced that John Hummel will join the company as President of Grip Fulfillment, leading Grip's national fulfillment operations.

Kirkland & Ellis: Dan Prieto And Amanda Rush Join As Leading Mass Tort Restructuring Lawyers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Dan Prieto and Amanda Rush have joined the firm as partners and will be the first members of the firm's Restructuring Group based in Dallas.

DLA Piper: Kfir Abutbul, Jacob Durkin, Brady Lambeth, And Kristine Manoukian Join To Bolster Global Private Markets Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

DLA Piper announced the strategic appointment of three partners in its global Finance practice across New York and London. Partners Kfir Abutbul and Jacob Durkin join the firm's global Capital Solutions team along with Of Counsel Brady Lambeth, and Partner Kristine Manoukian joins the Restructuring practice.

Norton Rose Fulbright: John Boelter Joins As Chicago M&A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright announced that John Boelter has joined the firm's Chicago office as a partner in the corporate, M&A, and securities practice, further strengthening its transactional capabilities and expanding its service for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.