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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.

DarrowEverett Names Ashwini Jayaratnam And Gabriel Saade Co-Chairs Of Litigation Practice Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

DarrowEverett has appointed Ashwini Jayaratnam and Gabriel Saade as Co-Chairs of the firm's Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. They join existing Chair Michael Burke in leading the practice group, with the expanded leadership team based across the firm's Boston, New York, and Miami offices.