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Movable Ink: Adam Stambleck Named As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Movable Ink, an AI-powered marketing technology company, announced that Adam Stambleck has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth. Founder Vivek Sharma will move from CEO to Executive Chairman and remain on the company’s board.

Norton Rose Fulbright: Projects Partner Hire Strengthens Energy And Infrastructure Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Fredrik Lindblom as a projects partner in its London office, reinforcing its capabilities across energy and infrastructure transactions.

Dentons: Founding Global Chairman Joe Andrew To Retire At End Of March

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Dentons announced that Partner and former Global Chairman Joe Andrew will retire at the end of March, marking the conclusion of a tenure that helped shape the firm into the world’s largest global law firm.

Latham & Watkins: Healthcare Partner Jennifer Yoo Rejoins From Fenwick In Los Angeles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that Jennifer Yoo has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, marking a return to the firm as demand for regulatory counsel in digital health and AI-driven healthcare continues to grow.

Premier Payroll Solutions Acquires WayRoll HR To Expand Workforce Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Premier Payroll Solutions, a provider of payroll, HR, and workforce management services, announced the acquisition of WayRoll HR, a human resources and workforce solutions firm recognized for its client-focused service model.

AeroVironment: $200 Million Acquisition Of ESAero To Expand Defense Manufacturing And Electric Aviation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

AeroVironment announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million, as the defense technology company moves to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization across unmanned and electric aviation systems.

Video Rebirth: $80 Million Raised For Industrial-Grade AI Video Engine And Bach Model Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Video Rebirth, a Singapore-based AI video startup, announced the closing of an $80 million funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its industrial-grade AI engine and its flagship Bach video generation model. The round includes a newly secured $30 million extension on top of an initial $50 million raise in November, reflecting strong strategic demand from global investors.

Apple: MotionVFX Acquisition Expands Creative Tools Ecosystem For Video Professionals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a Poland-based developer of plug-ins and creative tools for Final Cut Pro, marking a strategic move to deepen its engagement with professional creators and expand its subscription-driven ecosystem.

TMA: Add-On Acquisition Of BrainsFirst Strengthens Talent Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

TMA, a Dutch talent management software provider, has acquired BrainsFirst, a neuroscience-based cognitive assessment software company, marking its second acquisition of 2026 and fourth since partnering with Main Capital Partners in December 2024.

Oxford Medical Simulation: £5 Million Raised To Expand Immersive Clinical Training Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Oxford Medical Simulation, a provider of immersive clinical simulation technology for healthcare and academic institutions, has secured £5 million in growth financing from Salica Investments to support its expansion and product innovation efforts.

Nvidia: $1 Trillion AI Chip Revenue Forecast Through 2027 Announced At GTC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nvidia announced it sees a $1 trillion revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips through 2027, marking a major expansion from its prior estimate and underscoring continued demand for AI infrastructure. The forecast was unveiled by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during the company’s annual GTC developer conference in San Jose, where the company also introduced new chips, systems, and a broader strategy aimed at capturing the next phase of AI growth.

WeSort.AI: €10 Million Raised For AI-Driven Raw Material Recovery Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

WeSort.AI, a Germany-based AI recycling technology company, announced that it has raised €10 million in funding to scale its patented AI and X-ray-based material recovery platform.

Ternary Therapeutics: €4.1 Million Raised For AI-Driven Molecular Glue Drug Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Ternary Therapeutics, a London-based biotechnology company, has raised €4.1 million (£3.6 million) in a seed funding round to advance its artificial intelligence-powered platform for drug discovery. The round was led by daphni, with participation from Pace Ventures, the i&i Biotech Fund, and the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), which is managed by Future Planet Capital. The funding will support the company’s efforts to scale its platform and accelerate the development of molecular glue therapeutics.

Freedom Mortgage: Acquisition Of Seneca Mortgage Servicing To Expand MSR Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Freedom Mortgage Corporation announced that its indirect parent company, Freedom Superior LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Seneca Mortgage Servicing LLC and related entities from EJF Capital LP. Seneca operates as an asset manager of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and services the underlying mortgage loans tied to those assets.

PennAero: Completion Of TriMas Aerospace Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

PennAero announced it has completed the acquisition of the aerospace assets of TriMas Corporation, combining two established manufacturers to create a larger independent supplier serving the global aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy markets.

Federal Realty Investment Trust: $72.3 Million Acquisition Of Congressional North Shopping Center In Maryland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Federal Realty Investment Trust announced it has acquired the Congressional North Shopping Center in Montgomery County, Maryland, for $72.3 million, expanding its footprint along one of the Washington, D.C. region’s most prominent retail corridors.

Nscale Acquires American Intelligence & Power To Build Full-Stack Hyperscaler

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nscale announced it has signed an agreement to acquire American Intelligence & Power Corporation (AIPCorp), a move that positions the company as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure provider spanning energy generation to compute. The deal includes the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County, West Virginia, and marks a major expansion of Nscale’s footprint in the United States.

Northern Illinois University College Of Law: ABA Approval For Part-Time J.D. Program In Naperville

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The Northern Illinois University College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar to launch a part-time Juris Doctor program at a new location in Naperville, Illinois, marking a significant expansion of the school’s academic offerings and geographic reach.

Nuveen Real Estate: $330 Million Raised For U.S. Cities Retail Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nuveen Real Estate announced it has raised $330 million for its U.S. Cities Retail Fund (USCRF), with capital commitments coming from three Australian superannuation funds. The Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (Rest) anchored the raise with a $250 million investment, marking the largest allocation into the strategy from the region to date.

BambooBox: $6.6 Million Raised To Build Managed ABM Operating System For Enterprise Revenue Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

BambooBox, a B2B revenue technology company, announced it has raised a total of $6.6 million to accelerate the development of its Managed Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Operating System and expand globally. The funding round was led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from Emergent Ventures, Arc180, Uncorrelated, HAF, and several angel investors.

Tenkara: $7 Million Raised To Build Ops Agents For US Manufacturers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Tenkara, a company developing operational agents for U.S. manufacturers, announced it has raised $7 million in funding led by True Ventures, with participation from HF0, WndrCo, Articulate Capital, Night Capital, SF1, Transpose, early Flexport employees, and other investors.

eTip Acquires Shiny Solutions To Expand Hospitality Technology Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

eTip, a digital tipping and workforce engagement platform for the hospitality and service industries, announced it has acquired Shiny Solutions Inc., a workforce technology provider offering tools across employee engagement, recruitment, scheduling, and performance recognition.

Nexus Health: Acquisition Of Stratis Group Expands Commercialization And Market Access Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nexus Health, a strategic consulting and market access firm and part of The Lockwood Group, has announced the acquisition of Stratis Group, a consulting firm focused on commercialization strategy, market access, and analytics for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and physician network clients.

Tulkoff Foods: Acquisition Of Celtrade Canada Expands North America Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Tulkoff Foods, a Baltimore-based manufacturer of custom sauces, condiments, and ingredients, has acquired Celtrade Canada in a strategic move to expand its capabilities and culinary innovation footprint across North America.

IBM: $11 Billion Acquisition Of Confluent Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

IBM announced it has completed its acquisition of Confluent, a data streaming platform used by more than 6,500 enterprises, in a deal valued at approximately $11 billion. The transaction, priced at $31 per share in cash, is aimed at strengthening IBM’s ability to deliver real-time, governed data for enterprise AI, agents, and automated workflows.

Bridge Tower Properties: 179-Home Luxury Build-To-Rent Community Planned In Fate, Texas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Bridge Tower Properties announced the acquisition of Phase 1 of a 14-acre site to develop The Enclave at Fate Village, a 179-home luxury build-to-rent townhome community in Fate, Texas. The project is located at 1290 Memorial Parkway in one of the fastest-growing suburbs within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Trashie Acquires Savvy Search AI To Enhance Personalized Decluttering And Shopping Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Trashie, a rewards-driven textile and electronics recycling platform, has acquired Savvy Search AI to strengthen its personalization and discovery capabilities across its circular economy ecosystem. The move is aimed at improving how users decide what to donate and how they discover new products, as the company expands its mission to make sustainable consumption more intuitive and rewarding.

Alaska Power & Telephone Company: $4.6 Million BEAD Grant To Expand Fiber Optic Broadband In Rural Alaska

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) has been awarded four grants totaling $4.6 million through the Alaska Broadband Grant Program to support fiber-to-the-home infrastructure projects across rural Alaska. The company will contribute an additional $1.2 million in matching funds, with construction expected to begin later in 2026 pending environmental approvals.

Neighborhood Ventures: $19.5 Million Acquisition Of Phoenix Multifamily Asset Venture On 16th

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Neighborhood Ventures announced it has acquired Venture on 16th, an 86-unit multifamily community located in Phoenix’s Biltmore District, in a $19.5 million transaction completed via a short sale. The deal was secured at approximately 30% below the prior owner’s basis, positioning the asset for both immediate cash flow and long-term value creation.

iDEL Therapeutics: €9 Million Raised To Advance Cytosolic Cancer Drug Delivery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

iDEL Therapeutics, a newly launched German biotech company, has raised €9 million in seed financing to advance a novel oncology platform that delivers therapeutics directly into the cytosol of tumor cells.