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AirX Climate Solutions Acquires Northern Air Systems To Expand Mission-Critical HVAC Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

AirX Climate Solutions has acquired Northern Air Systems, Inc., strengthening its position in mission-critical and specialty HVAC solutions. The transaction marks the company’s fifth acquisition as it continues to expand its capabilities and market reach.

Apollo And Realty Income Sign $1 Billion Strategic Partnership For Retail Real Estate Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Realty Income announced a $1 billion strategic partnership with Apollo, marking a significant step forward in its private capital initiative. Under the agreement, Apollo-managed funds will acquire a 49% equity interest in a newly formed joint venture that will own a diversified portfolio of approximately 500 U.S. single-tenant retail properties.

Apollo.io Acquires Pocus To Advance AI-Native GTM Operating System Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Apollo.io announced it has acquired Pocus, an enterprise-grade revenue intelligence platform designed to help teams convert buying signals into prioritized action, as the company continues its push to build an AI-native go-to-market operating system.

Adenia Partners: $180 Million Raised For Entrepreneurial Fund Targeting African SMEs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Adenia Partners announced that it has reached a $180 million hard cap at the first close of its Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I, marking a one-and-done fundraising achieved in under a year. The fund exceeded its original $150 million target and brings the firm’s total capital raised to over $1 billion.

University Of Houston: Record Startup Launches Driven By Innov8 Hub Accelerator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

The University of Houston announced that it launched 10 startups in 2025, marking its second consecutive record-setting year for venture creation and underscoring growing momentum in turning research and innovation into market-ready businesses.

Goldman Sachs: Sara Naison-Tarajano Named Head Of Ayco Wealth Management Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Goldman Sachs announced that Sara Naison-Tarajano has been appointed as Head of Goldman Sachs Ayco, the firm’s company-sponsored financial planning and wealth management business, overseeing approximately $26 billion in assets under management. She succeeds David Fox, who is retiring from the firm after a long tenure.

Oshkosh Introduces AI-Based Material Contamination Detection Technology For Waste Collection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Oshkosh announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence-enabled technology designed to detect material contamination in real time during refuse and recycling collection, marking a significant step toward more data-driven and sustainable waste management operations across North America.

Pompeian: $10 Million Investment To Accelerate U.S. Growth With Baltimore HQ Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Pompeian announced a nearly $10 million investment to expand its headquarters in Baltimore, marking a significant step in scaling its U.S. operations and reinforcing its long-term growth strategy. The investment centers on the launch of a new high-speed production line designed to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and supply chain resilience while meeting increasing demand from retailers and consumers nationwide.

Vesicor Therapeutics: Biotechnology Company Appoints Michael Tolentino As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Vesicor Therapeutics, an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing p53-based cancer therapeutics using engineered microvesicles, has appointed Michael Tolentino, M.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 17, 2026.

Bioliberty: $10.2 Million Raised For Functional Intelligence Platform In Post-Acute Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Bioliberty, a healthtech startup focused on transforming physical and occupational therapy delivery, announced it has raised $10.2 million in financing to advance its functional intelligence capabilities for post-acute care. The funding will support continued development and U.S. commercialization of its Lifehub platform, including expanded computer vision and care coordination features, as well as the rollout of Lifehub Home to extend therapy and monitoring into patients’ homes.

KEWAZO: $35 Million Raised To Scale Heavy-Industry Robotics And AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

KEWAZO, a Munich and Houston-based robotics and AI company focused on automating heavy industry, announced it has secured new funding that brings its total capital raised to $35 million. The round was led by Schooner Capital and included participation from Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei, Benson Capital, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, Atlas Ventures, and existing investors True Ventures and Cybernetix Ventures.

Novartis: $2 Billion Acquisition Of PI3Kα Inhibitor To Strengthen Breast Cancer Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 21, 2026

Novartis announced that it has agreed to acquire a next-generation PI3Kα inhibitor program from Synnovation Therapeutics in a deal valued at $2 billion upfront, with up to $1 billion in additional milestone payments. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Amazon: RIVR Acquisition Advances Physical AI Delivery Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 21, 2026

Amazon has acquired robotics company RIVR, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development of physical AI systems designed for real-world deployment, particularly in last-mile delivery.