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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.

WorkFlex: €37 Million Raised By Mobility Compliance Platform To Scale Cross-Border Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

WorkFlex, a European technology platform focused on business travel and workforce mobility compliance, has secured €37 million in a growth investment led by Spectrum Equity as rising geopolitical instability drives increased demand for cross-border compliance solutions.

Upvest: $125 Million Raised To Expand API-First Investment Infrastructure Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Upvest, a Berlin-based investment infrastructure company, has secured $125 million in new funding to accelerate the modernization of banking and investment systems across Europe and the UK. The financing includes a $90 million equity round led by Sapphire Ventures and Tencent, alongside a $35 million debt facility currently being finalized.

Tesla: $4.3 Billion Battery Deal With LG Energy Solution To Expand U.S. Energy Storage Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Tesla has struck a $4.3 billion agreement with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to secure battery cells for its rapidly growing energy storage business, with production set to take place in Lansing, Michigan.

Societe Generale: Retail Securities Services Divestment To Crédit Mutuel Arkéa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Societe Generale announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Crédit Mutuel Arkéa for the divestment of the retail business of its securities services unit, Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), marking a strategic shift toward focusing on wholesale clients.

UK Government: £1 Billion Quantum Computing Push Anchors Broader £2 Billion National Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The UK government has unveiled a sweeping investment initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum technologies, committing more than £1 billion toward quantum computing research and trials as part of a broader package worth up to £2 billion. The announcement, detailed in an official government press release and reported by Bloomberg, underscores the country’s ambition to position itself as a global leader in next-generation computing.

National Venture Capital Association: 2026 Venture Vanguard Class Honors Industry Leaders Driving Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has announced its 2026 Venture Vanguard class, recognizing three influential leaders in venture capital for their significant contributions to innovation, economic growth, and the broader startup ecosystem. The honorees—Annie Lamont, Robert “Bob” Pavey, and Kate Mitchell—will be formally celebrated at an event on May 14, 2026, at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, California.

Standard Template Labs: $49 Million Raised For AI-First IT Service Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Standard Template Labs, an AI-first service management platform, announced its launch alongside a $49 million seed funding round co-led by ICONIQ and CRV. The company aims to transform IT service management by building a platform that automates end-to-end enterprise IT operations.

Rubi: $7.5 Million Raised For CO2-To-Materials Manufacturing Platform As It Secures Over $60 Million In Offtake Agreements

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Rubi, a carbon-to-materials manufacturing company, announced it has raised $7.5 million in new funding as it accelerates the commercialization of its platform that converts CO2 into essential materials. The company also disclosed it has secured more than $60 million in multi-year offtake term sheets with leading fashion brands and manufacturers, signaling growing demand for its technology.

Lehigh University: $10 Million Gift To Transform First-Year Engineering Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Lehigh University announced a $10 million gift to significantly reshape how first-year engineering students begin their academic journey, funding the creation of a new hands-on learning environment and expanding an innovative curriculum that immerses students in real-world problem-solving from day one.

Quorus: $5 Million Raised For Tax-Managed Portfolio Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Quorus, a technology-driven asset manager, announced it has raised $5 million in a seed funding round to expand its custom, tax-managed portfolio infrastructure for active asset managers. The round was anchored by WisdomTree and included participation from Connecticut Innovations, Nassau Financial Group, and other strategic investors across the wealth management industry.

Candex: $40+ Million Series C Extension Raised To Scale Tail-Spend Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Candex, a technology-based vendor management platform focused on simplifying enterprise tail spend, has extended its Series C funding round to more than $40 million with a strategic investment from HSBC, bringing total funding to over $120 million.

GS Power Partners: $250 Million Debt Facility Secured To Expand Distributed Solar Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

GS Power Partners, a distributed generation independent power producer focused on clean energy, announced it has secured a $250 million investment from Deutsche Bank to support its growth strategy and project development pipeline.

Surf Therapeutics: $6 Million Raised As Ultrasound Neuromodulation Company Advances Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Study

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Surf Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing non-invasive ultrasound neuromodulation therapies for immune-mediated diseases, announced positive first-in-human study results alongside an extension of its seed financing round, bringing total funding to approximately $6 million.