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Humana To Divest Minority Stake In Gentiva In Deal Valuing Interest At Approximately $900 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Humana announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a consortium of investors to divest all or substantially all of its minority interest in Gentiva, the nation's leading provider of end-of-life services, including hospice and palliative care.

Honeywell Targeting $2 Billion To $4 Billion Deals And Sees Industrial Automation Acquisition Opportunities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Honeywell said it is targeting acquisitions valued between $2 billion and $4 billion and sees significant M&A opportunities within its Industrial Automation business, according to comments made during the company's investor day in New York, via Reuters.

Vornado Realty Trust Completes Acquisition Of 49% Stake In Park Avenue Plaza

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Vornado Realty Trust announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of a 49% ownership interest in Park Avenue Plaza, expanding its presence in Manhattan’s Plaza District.

Aton Health Raises Series A Growth Investment Led By Shore Search Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Aton Health announced the closing of a Series A growth investment led by Shore Search Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Nordic Appoints Alicia Harkness As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Nordic, a global healthcare technology and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Alicia Harkness as chief executive officer, effective June 15. Harkness will lead the company as it continues to help healthcare organizations address clinical, operational, and business challenges through technology and consulting services.

Deezer Launches Free AI Music Detector For Playlists Across Major Streaming Platforms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Deezer announced the launch of a free online AI music detector that lets users check whether their playlists contain AI-generated songs. Available in 27 languages, the tool supports playlists from 20 of the most widely used music streaming platforms.

Treasure Global Secures $15 Million Enterprise AI Contract For Social Listening Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Treasure Global announced that it has secured a $15 million contract from Creative World Industries Sdn Bhd to develop and deploy an enterprise-grade Social Listening AI System. The agreement marks a significant step in the Malaysia-based technology company’s strategy to expand beyond its core digital ecosystem and build higher-value, AI-driven revenue streams.

Triple Flag Announces $440 Million Gold Stream Acquisition On Ravenswood Mine And Raises 2030 Outlook

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Triple Flag Precious Metals announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Triple Flag International, has entered into an agreement to acquire a gold stream on the producing Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland, Australia for $440 million in upfront cash consideration.

Scion To Acquire Student Quarters Platform, Expanding Student Housing Portfolio To Nearly 118,000 Beds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

The Scion Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating platform of Student Quarters, an Atlanta-based owner and operator of purpose-built student housing. The transaction will add nearly 13,000 beds across 21 markets and approximately $1.5 billion in student housing assets under management to Scion’s platform.

Mars Appoints Kemal Cetin As Chief Digital & Information Officer For $36 Billion Snacking Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Mars announced the appointment of Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital & Information Officer for its Snacking business, effective August 3, 2026. Based in Chicago, Mars Snacking generates approximately $36 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as SNICKERS, M&M’S, SKITTLES, EXTRA, PRINGLES, CHEEZ-IT, POP-TARTS, and KIND.

Kos Biotechnology Partners Announces Third Fund Closing At $123 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Kos Biotechnology Partners, a global life sciences investment firm focused on connecting the U.S. biopharma ecosystem with Europe, announced the third closing of its inaugural global life sciences fund, bringing total capital commitments to $123 million (€106 million).

AT&T Launches Unlimited Day Pass For iPad Users With $3 Daily Unlimited Data Option

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

AT&T announced the launch of Unlimited Day Pass, a new on-demand wireless connectivity service that provides eligible U.S. iPad users with 24 hours of unlimited data for a flat rate of $3 per day. The service is available to both AT&T customers and non-customers and does not require contracts, subscriptions, or credit checks.

OceanSound Partners Adds Kenneth Wolff As Partner And Chief Legal Officer Following $3.4 Billion Fund III Close

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

OceanSound Partners announced the appointment of Kenneth Wolff as Partner and Chief Legal Officer, strengthening the private equity firm’s leadership team following the recent closing of $3.4 billion in connection with Fund III.

Endurance Energy Raises $54 Million Series A To Develop Deep-Ocean Geothermal Power

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Endurance Energy, a startup founded by former SpaceX engineer Andrew Redd, has raised $54 million in Series A funding to develop geothermal power plants that tap into vast energy resources beneath the ocean floor.

RELAI Raises $6.9 Million And Launches Verifiable Continual Learning Platform For AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

RELAI announced the launch of a verifiable continual learning platform designed to help AI agents continuously improve from real-world failures while preventing regressions. The company also revealed it has secured a total of $6.9 million in funding to support its growth.

Equal AI Raises $30 Million Series B To Expand AI Lifestyle Concierge Platform In India

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Equal AI has secured $30 million in Series B funding in tranches, with the round co-led by Prosus Ventures and Tomales Bay Capital.

King & Spalding Adds Andrew Bettwy And Jin Joo In New York To Expand Global Fund Finance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

King & Spalding announced that fund finance partners Andrew Bettwy and Jinyoung “Jin” Joo have joined the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group in New York, further strengthening its global fund finance capabilities.

White & Case Adds Oskar Andrews As Partner In Stockholm To Expand Debt Finance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Global law firm White & Case announced that Dr. Oskar Andrews has joined the firm as a partner in Stockholm, strengthening its Global Debt Finance Practice, Global Financial Institutions Industry Group, and Global Private Capital Industry Group.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Mission-Critical Defense Manufacturing Facility Near Boston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced the acquisition of a 300,000-square-foot mission-critical defense manufacturing facility in Taunton, Massachusetts, approximately 40 miles south of Boston.

Genspark Raises $100 Million Series B Extension At $2.6 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Genspark announced a $100 million extension to its Series B financing, bringing the company’s total Series B funding to $485 million and valuing the business at a post-money valuation of $2.6 billion.

Coinbase Launches Coinbase For Agents To Enable AI-Powered Financial Transactions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Coinbase announced the launch of Coinbase for Agents, a new platform designed to enable AI agents to directly interact with Coinbase accounts and carry out financial activities on behalf of users.

Waymo Introduces Waymo Premier Membership Program For Frequent Riders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Waymo announced the launch of Waymo Premier, a new invite-only membership program designed to provide an enhanced experience for its most frequent users as the company continues expanding its fully autonomous ride-hailing service.

Sybilla Technologies Raises 35 Million PLN (About $9.5 Million) To Expand Space Surveillance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Sybilla Technologies announced the completion of its first external funding round, raising 35 million PLN (about $9.5 million). The investment was provided by 3TS Capital Partners and Vinci S.A.

Google Expands Skilled Trades Initiative To Help Train 300,000 American Workers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Google announced an expansion of its skilled trades initiatives, committing an additional $50 million through Google.org to help prepare more than 300,000 workers across more than 20 states for high-demand careers.

Airbus And SkyFall Form Strategic Alliance To Advance European And Ukrainian Defence Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Airbus Defence and Space and Ukrainian defense technology company SkyFall announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating European and Ukrainian defense innovation.

Definic Raises $2.9 Million Seed Round And Rebrands To Build Enterprise IT Procurement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Definic, formerly known as Nordics, announced that it has closed a $2.9 million seed funding round and unveiled a new corporate identity as it seeks to establish itself as the default platform for enterprise IT procurement.

EOS Investors Acquires The Press Hotel In Portland, Maine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

EOS Investors announced the acquisition of The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, a 110-room lifestyle hotel located in Portland, Maine. The transaction expands the firm’s New England portfolio to 16 hotels, including 11 properties in Maine.

Alibaba Reportedly Offers $1.5 Billion To Acquire Grocery Platform Pupu

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Alibaba Group has reportedly offered $1.5 billion to acquire Pupu, one of China’s largest remaining independent online grocery platforms, according to Bloomberg. The bid exceeds a competing proposal from Sun Art Retail, which reportedly valued the company at about $600 million.

Databricks Launches Forward Deployed Engineering Organization To Accelerate AI Outcomes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Databricks announced the launch of its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization, formalizing an engineering-led approach designed to help customers achieve business outcomes with artificial intelligence.

Google Introduces New Gemini Features For Small Businesses

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2026

Google announced a series of new Gemini capabilities designed specifically for small businesses, including direct integration with Google Business Profile and the launch of Business notebooks.