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Modern Wealth Management Onboards $1.2 Billion Florida-Based Firm Legacy Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Modern Wealth Management announced it has entered the Florida market through the acquisition of Legacy Wealth Management, a South Florida-based advisory firm overseeing approximately $1.2 billion in client assets. The transaction marks Modern Wealth’s 20th acquisition since its launch in April 2023 and establishes its first office in the state.

Carbon Upcycling: $10 Million Financing Secured For Low-Carbon Cement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Carbon Upcycling Technologies announced it has secured up to $10 million in asset-backed financing from ATEL Ventures to support the commercialization of its clean cement technology.

Folly: Follow-On Funding Led By Khosla Ventures Fuels Launch Of Pill-Strength Hair Health Gummy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Folly announced the global launch of its new hair health gummy, positioning it as the first product to deliver pill-level ingredient strength in a gummy format. The company also revealed a follow-on investment led by Khosla Ventures to support commercialization and expansion into additional wellness categories.

Gander Robotics: $1.1 Million Raised For Autonomous Maritime Rescue Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Gander Robotics, a defense and dual-use robotics company focused on maritime safety, announced it has raised $1.1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Impellent Ventures and Underscore VC. The funding marks the company’s official launch and will support the development and testing of its autonomous rescue technology designed to address the persistent “man-overboard” crisis at sea.

EPG: $100 Million Raised For Modular Data Center Infrastructure Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Singapore-based modular data center infrastructure provider EPG has raised over $100 million in Series B+ financing to accelerate its global expansion and support the growing demand for AI-driven computing infrastructure.

Merck: Acquisition Of JSR Life Sciences Chromatography Business Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Merck KGaA has completed the acquisition of the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, strengthening its downstream purification capabilities and expanding its portfolio for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Peachy: Minority Investment Raised To Expand Beauty Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Peachy, a multi-unit beauty services brand focused on neuromodulator treatments, has received a minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Prime Finance: Minority Investment From Bonaccord Capital To Expand Real Estate Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Prime Finance, a commercial real estate credit platform, has received a minority investment from Bonaccord Capital Partners. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Alcatraz: $50 Million Raised For AI-Powered Physical Security Platform Replacing Badges With Facial Authentication

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Alcatraz, a Cupertino-based AI-powered physical access control company, announced it has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to more than $100 million. The round was led by BlackPeak Capital, Cogito Capital, and Taiwania Capital, with participation from Almaz Capital, EBRD, Ray Stata, and others.