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Cloudsmith: $72 Million Series C Raised To Secure The AI-Powered Software Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:12 AM

Cloudsmith, a universal artifact management platform based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has raised $72 million in a Series C financing round to accelerate product development and expand its go-to-market capabilities as enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven software development. The round was led by TCV and included participation from Insight Partners, along with other existing investors.

Rilian: $17.5 Million In Seed Funding Raised To Advance Agentic AI For Cyber And Defense Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Rilian, a McLean, Virginia-based provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration, has raised $17.5 million in seed and seed extension funding to expand its agentic AI platform across the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and other Allied nations. The round was led by 8VC, First In, and Tamarack Global, with participation from 8090 Industries, Liquid 2 Ventures, Perot Jain, and Protego Ventures. Proceeds will support go-to-market efforts, engineering talent acquisition, and research and development in agentic AI-powered cyber and defense technology solutions for commercial markets and nation-scale environments.

Ameriprise Financial: $140 Million Firm Fair Oaks Wealth Management Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Ameriprise Financial announced that Fair Oaks Wealth Management, a financial advisory practice managing more than $140 million in client assets, has joined its independent advisor channel from Edward Jones.

Focus: Acquisition Of Progressive Solutions Expands Healthcare IT Platform Into Dental Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Focus, a unified healthcare technology partner delivering managed IT, security, and data services, announced it has acquired Progressive Solutions, a dental IT services company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. The transaction, which closed in January, represents Focus’s first expansion into the dental sector and strengthens its broader push to serve healthcare practices across specialties.

Snap: Derek Andersen Departing As CFO And Doug Hott Steps Into Role

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Snap Inc. is undergoing a leadership transition in its finance organization, as Chief Financial Officer Derek Andersen prepares to depart after nearly eight years with the company. In an internal note shared on April 20, 2026, Evan Spiegel confirmed that Andersen’s final earnings call will take place on May 6, with his last day scheduled for May 8.

The Many: Majority Stake In CatalystXR Expands Global Immersive Technology Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

The Many announced it has acquired a majority stake in CatalystXR, expanding its capabilities in XR, VR, and AR as part of its global growth strategy.

Behavox: Mizuho Securities Deploys AI-Powered Communications Monitoring Platform To Strengthen Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Behavox announced that Mizuho Securities has implemented its Quantum AI platform to enhance communications surveillance and compliance operations.

Hyperscale Data: $50 Million Bitcoin Treasury Milestone Reached As AI Data Center Company Advances Toward $100 Million Goal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Hyperscale Data announced that its Bitcoin treasury has surpassed $50 million for the second time, marking a key milestone in its strategy to build a $100 million digital asset reserve. The company reported holdings of approximately 663.3130 Bitcoin, valued at about $50.3 million based on a closing price of $75,872 on April 20, 2026.

Firenze: £6 Million Raised For Wealth Management Credit Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Firenze, a fintech platform focused on credit infrastructure for wealth management, has secured £6 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by AlbionVC, with follow-on backing from existing investors including Outward VC and Form Ventures. The raise comes just 12 months after its £2.5 million seed round and reflects accelerating institutional adoption of its Lombard lending technology.

Tortugas Neuroscience: $106 Million Seed And Series A Launches Clinical-Stage CNS Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Tortugas Neuroscience announced its launch with $106 million in combined Seed and Series A financing to advance a clinical-stage pipeline targeting major neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Cerberus Capital Management: $2.3 Billion Continuation Vehicle Closed For Subsea Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Cerberus Capital Management has closed a $2.3 billion single-asset continuation vehicle for Subsea Communications, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the critical digital infrastructure company. The transaction was led by CVC Secondary Partners.

Lumira Ventures: First Close Of Fund V Advances $200 Million Healthcare Investment Strategy Across North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Lumira Ventures announced the first closing of Lumira Ventures V, LP, its latest healthcare-focused venture fund, targeting a final size of $200 million.

Affinia To Be Acquired By RedBird Capital Partners In Sovereign Exit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Sovereign Capital Partners is set to exit Affinia through a sale to RedBird Capital Partners, marking a significant realization for one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing accounting groups. The transaction remains subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.

Polymarket: $15 Billion Valuation Talks Highlight Rapid Rise Of Prediction Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Polymarket is seeking to raise approximately $400 million in new funding, which would build on a previously reported $600 million investment and further cement its position as one of the most highly valued companies in the emerging event-based trading market, according to a Bloomberg report.

HarbourVest Partners: $2.4 Billion Close Of Fund XIII Highlights Continued Demand For Primary Private Markets Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HarbourVest Partners announced the final close of its thirteenth U.S. flagship primary fund, HarbourVest Fund XIII, with approximately $2.4 billion in total capital commitments.

ServiceNow: $7.75 Billion Armis Acquisition Completed To Expand AI-Driven Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

ServiceNow has completed its approximately $7.75 billion acquisition of Armis, significantly expanding its AI-powered security and risk platform into real-time cyber asset visibility and automated risk remediation across enterprise environments.

LumApps: Acquisition Of Comeen Expands AI Employee Hub Into Workplace Experience Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

LumApps announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Comeen, extending its platform into physical workplace services and unified employee experience.

Protos Security: Acquisition Of AT-RISK International Accelerates Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Protos Security announced it has acquired AT-RISK International, a globally recognized provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services, marking a significant step in Protos’ strategy to build a software-enabled, integrated protection platform with global reach.

PONS: Rutgers-Developed Ultrasound Software Aims To Detect Chronic Diseases Earlier

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

A startup emerging from Rutgers University is working to transform how chronic diseases are detected, using advanced software to enhance ultrasound imaging and improve diagnostic accuracy across healthcare settings.

Andreessen Horowitz Invests In MTS As New Media Platform Aims To Redefine Real-Time Information Consumption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz announced its investment in MTS, a newly launched media company, with the acronym standing for “Monitoring the Situation.” The name underscores the company’s core focus on continuously tracking, analyzing, and explaining fast-moving events as they unfold across the internet and the broader media ecosystem.

Coral: $12.5 Million Raised To Automate Healthcare Administrative Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Coral has raised $12.5 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed and Z47, as the company scales its platform designed to automate administrative workflows across the U.S. healthcare system.

Toll Brothers: Acquisition Of Buffington Homes Expands Luxury Homebuilding Presence In Northwest Arkansas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Buffington Homes of Arkansas, a privately held home builder based in Fayetteville. The transaction is expected to close in the company’s fiscal third quarter.

OrangeQS: €15 Million Seed Extension And Industry Partnerships Advance Quantum Chip Testing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OrangeQS announced the extension of its seed funding round to €15 million with a new investment from the European Innovation Council Fund, alongside the launch of a strategic partnership program with leading quantum hardware companies.

brainjo: €2 Million Seed Round To Advance VR-Based Digital Therapies For ADHD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

brainjo GmbH announced it has raised €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of virtual reality-based digital therapeutics, with an initial focus on treating children with ADHD. The round was led by HTGF High-Tech Gründerfonds, with participation from MEDICE – The Health Family, Andreas Weinhut, and angel investors from better ventures. The funding will support regulatory approval efforts for brainjo’s first VR-based Digital Health Application (DiGA), designed to be prescribed by healthcare providers and reimbursed through health insurance systems.

Planetary: $28 Million Raise To Scale Fermentation Platform For Sustainable Protein And Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

planetary announced it has raised $28 million in a combined equity and credit financing to expand its global fermentation platform and accelerate production of sustainable protein and food ingredients.

Inploi: £3M Raised To Accelerate AI Hiring Platform Growth And Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

inploi, a fast-growing talent technology platform focused on helping employers hire at scale, has secured £3 million in funding in a round led by YFM Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors.

DFF Ventures: €70 Million Fund III Close Expands Global Investment In Real-World Software And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

DFF Ventures announced the final close of its third fund, DFF Ventures III, at €70 million, exceeding its initial target and reflecting strong investor demand.

Passion Capital: $55 Million Raised For Fourth Seed Fund Passion IV Targeting AI, Fintech, And Enterprise Risk Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Passion Capital announced the close of its fourth seed fund, Passion IV, alongside two special purpose vehicles, with a total of $55 million in capital. The fund is fully backed by private investors and will continue the firm’s strategy of writing first checks to founders building in artificial intelligence, fintech, and enterprise risk across the UK and Europe.

Dentons: Public Transport Benefit Launched With Extraordinary To Support Sustainable Commuting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Dentons has expanded its partnership with Extraordinary to introduce a public transport salary sacrifice program, aiming to reduce commuting costs for employees while promoting environmentally sustainable travel.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges: Antitrust Law Firm Expands German Platform With Two Partner Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced the continued expansion of its German operations with the addition of antitrust partners Ingo Brinker and Niklas Brueggemann, reinforcing the firm’s global antitrust capabilities and accelerating growth in one of Europe’s most active legal markets.