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Texas Instruments Launches TI-84 Evo Graphing Calculator With Faster Processor And Redesigned Interface

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Texas Instruments Education Technology has launched the TI-84 Evo Graphing Calculator, the latest addition to its TI-84 series, featuring a processor three times faster than its predecessor, 50% more graphing space, and a redesigned keypad. The calculator is purpose-built for math classrooms and approved for all major standardized exams including the ACT, SAT, IB, and AP, making it compatible across a student's academic journey from middle school algebra through college-level coursework.

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Private Capital Lawyer Will Aitken-Davies As Corporate Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis has hired Will Aitken-Davies as a corporate partner in its London office, joining from Paul Weiss. Aitken-Davies brings a practice focused on private equity and infrastructure investor transactions across European and cross-border markets.

Mariner Independent Launches $1.3 Billion Mosaic Value Partners As Advisors Reestablish Independence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Mariner, a national financial services firm, has launched Mosaic Value Partners, a $1.3 billion wealth management firm founded by John Buckingham, Jason Clark, and Christopher Quigley through its Mariner Independent platform. The firm commenced operations on April 24 and represents the largest firm to debut on Mariner Independent to date, supported by three additional team members, including two licensed professionals.

BRG Adds Energy And Climate Strategy Advisor Enrique Glotzer As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Berkeley Research Group has hired Enrique Glotzer as a managing director in its Energy and Climate practice, based in New York. Glotzer brings more than twenty years of advisory experience across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with expertise spanning corporate strategy, financial valuation, operational improvement, digital transformation, and M&A transaction support.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals: $180 Million Raised Through Sale Of FDA Priority Review Voucher

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, a commercial-stage biotechnology company advancing genetic therapies for rare disorders, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $180 million, providing non-dilutive capital to support its cardiovascular gene therapy pipeline. The transaction extends the company's cash runway into the second quarter of 2028.

Hadron Energy Secures Strategic Investment From Smartland Energy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Hadron Energy, a developer of advanced nuclear microreactor technology, and Smartland Energy, a developer of modular behind-the-meter power infrastructure, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic collaboration to evaluate the potential deployment of Hadron's Halo Micro-Modular Reactor technology across up to five qualified Smartland projects over time. In connection with the MOU, Smartland has made an initial strategic investment in Hadron Energy and may consider additional participation in future financing rounds.

CleanDesign: $20 Million Raised To Scale Hybrid Energy Management Software Across Oil, Gas And Mining

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

CleanDesign, a Toronto and Nashville-based software-driven energy technology company, has secured a $20 million growth investment led by Edison Partners. The capital will support accelerated deployment of CleanDesign's Hybrid Energy Management Systems across North America, with particular momentum in the mining sector.

Grand View Research Makes Strategic Investment In Dview Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Grand View Research, a global market intelligence and advisory firm, has announced a strategic investment and long-term technology partnership with Dview Technologies, an AI-powered analytics solutions provider. The collaboration is designed to bring next-generation AI-powered knowledge, analytics, and enterprise intelligence solutions to market jointly.

QumulusAI: $45 Million Convertible Note Facility Secured To Accelerate GPU Infrastructure Deployment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

QumulusAI, an Atlanta-based provider of GPU-powered cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence, has secured a $45 million convertible note facility from ATW Partners, with $15 million funded to date. The capital is being deployed directly into GPU procurement and data center infrastructure to support the company's 2026 deployment roadmap and meet growing enterprise demand for dedicated, long-term compute capacity.

Liquid: $18 Million Raised For 24/7 Multi-Asset Trading Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Liquid, a New York-based platform building around-the-clock access to trading across major asset classes, has closed an $18 million Series Seed funding round. The raise was co-led by Neo and Left Lane Capital, with participation from Haun Ventures, K5 Global, SV Angel, AntiFund, and Sunflower Capital, alongside existing investors Paradigm and General Catalyst.

Four Pillars: $20 Million Valuation Secured In Series A Led By Pantera Capital To Expand As Web3 Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Four Pillars, a Seoul-based blockchain research and technology company, has closed a Series A investment led by Pantera Capital, with Further Ventures, backed by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, participating as anchor investor. The round establishes a post-money valuation of approximately KRW 30 billion, equivalent to $20 million, representing validation from two of the most prominent institutional investors in the global digital assets space.

Audion: $15 Million Closed To Expand AI-Powered Performance Audio Advertising Platform Into The United States

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Audion, a leading European audio advertising platform, has raised $15 million and announced its expansion into the United States, marking a significant step in its effort to define the emerging Performance Audio category. CEO Arthur Larrey will relocate to New York City to lead U.S. operations.

Zamp: $30 Million Raised To Scale AI-Powered Sales Tax Operating System Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Zamp, a vertically integrated sales tax compliance platform, has raised $30 million in total funding and announced the global launch of Zamp OS, which it describes as the Operating System of Sales Tax. The latest round was led by Acrew Capital with participation from Thomson Reuters Ventures and several of Zamp's accounting firm partners.

Windmill: $12 Million Raised For AI Platform Building The Context Graph For Workforce Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Windmill, an AI company building what it calls the context graph for people, has raised $12 million in a seed round led by Inspired Capital, with participation from Primary Venture Partners, Founder Collective, and Oceans Ventures. The company has grown to more than 100 customers including Kalshi, Rho, and Merge since launching its performance reviews product in November 2025.

Cybord: $7 Million Raised To Accelerate Visual AI Platform For Electronic Component Inspection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Cybord AI, a Tel Aviv-based provider of Visual AI for electronic component inspection and supply chain resilience, has raised an additional $7 million in an extended Series A round led by Capri Ventures, with participation from new and existing investors. The company also announced the formation of a dedicated U.S. sales management team to deepen engagement with North American and global electronics manufacturers.

Moderne Ventures Selects Eight Companies For Spring 2026 Passport Industry Immersion Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Moderne Ventures, a Chicago-based strategic venture capital firm focused on bringing transformative technologies to industries including real estate, finance, and insurance, has announced its Spring 2026 Passport Class, welcoming eight new companies into its intensive six-month industry immersion program. The cohort marks the firm's 27th Passport class and brings the total number of companies guided through the program to more than 160.

Bumble Secures $475 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Led By STORY3 Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

STORY3 Capital Partners, alongside certain other lenders, has closed a $475 million senior secured term loan facility for Bumble Inc., the operator of dating and social connection apps including Bumble, Badoo, and BFF. Proceeds from the term loan, combined with balance sheet cash, were used to refinance Bumble's existing term loan.

IC Realtime: $2 Million Series A Raised To Accelerate AI And Software Expansion For Surveillance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

IC Realtime, a Pompano Beach, Florida-based provider of professional-grade surveillance and security technology, has secured a $2 million Series A round led by a personal investment from John Hatherly, founder of Wynnchurch Capital, with participation from existing investors. Hatherly will also join IC Realtime's board of directors.

Liquid Instruments: $50 Million Series C Raised For Software-Defined Test Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Liquid Instruments, a San Diego-based pioneer in software-defined test solutions, has closed a $50 million Series C funding round co-led by Keysight Technologies and the Australian Government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. In addition to investing, Keysight will enter into a commercial arrangement with Liquid Instruments to accelerate the development of a new class of AI-driven instrumentation.

Clarasight: $11.5 Million Raised For AI Platform Optimizing Enterprise Travel And Expense Spend

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Clarasight, an AI platform for enterprise travel and expense, has raised an $11.5 million Series A led by AlleyCorp, with participation from Rackhouse Venture Capital, Clocktower Ventures, Pulse Fund, Thayer Ventures, Future Back Ventures, Vestigo Ventures, and XYZ Venture Capital. The round follows a year in which recurring revenue grew approximately 10 times and the platform expanded to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend.

Actively: $45 Million Raised To Scale Intelligence-Led Revenue Platform Powered By Per-Account AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Actively, a New York-based company transforming how enterprise revenue teams operate through AI-driven automation, has raised $45 million in Series B funding, bringing total funding to $68 million. The round was co-led by TCV and First Harmonic, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, First Round Capital, and Alkeon. The company will use the capital to build new products, expand into more enterprises, hire top talent, and open a new San Francisco office.

Neutonic: $6 Million Raised At $60 Million Valuation To Accelerate Global Retail Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Neutonic, a functional drinks and supplements brand built around nootropics and cognitive performance, has raised $6 million at a $60 million valuation to accelerate expansion across the UK, United States, and new international markets. The round includes backing from Alan Barrett, founder of Grenade, alongside investors including Ollie Marchon, Ross Edgley, Dan Martell, Codie Sanchez, and Zach Ranen. Gym King founder Jay Parker joins as a special advisor.

Manifest OS: $60 Million Raised At $750 Million Valuation To Scale AI-Native Law Firm Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Manifest OS, a company powering a new generation of AI-native law firms built on fixed-fee and outcomes-based pricing, has raised $60 million in a Series A round at a $750 million valuation, which the company describes as the largest Series A in legal technology history. The round was led by Menlo Ventures alongside Kleiner Perkins, First Round Capital, and Quiet Capital.

Clifford Chance Appoints Marc Mehlen As Managing Partner In Luxembourg

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Clifford Chance has appointed Marc Mehlen as Managing Partner of its Luxembourg office, effective May 1, 2026. Mehlen succeeds Katia Gauzès, whose tenure strengthened client engagement and reinforced the office's strategic global relationships.

Paul Hastings Adds Amanda Persaud As Partner And Co-Chair Of Investment Funds And Private Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Paul Hastings has added Amanda Persaud as a partner and co-chair of Investment Funds and Private Capital in New York, further strengthening the firm's global funds platform. Persaud joins from Ropes & Gray, where she was part of its Band 1-ranked funds practice, and is recognized by Chambers as among the top practitioners of her generation in the field.

White & Case Adds Nuclear Energy Partner Simon Stuttaford In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

White & Case has expanded its Global Project Development and Finance Practice and Global Energy Industry Group with the addition of Simon Stuttaford as a partner in London. Stuttaford brings nearly 20 years of experience focused on energy and infrastructure, with a specialization in the nuclear sector.

Osaic Onboards $107 Million Advisor Geraldine Spinella Through New York Financial Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Geraldine Spinella has joined Osaic, one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies, through its office of supervisory jurisdiction New York Financial Partners, bringing approximately $107 million in client assets from Raymond James. Spinella is based in Garden City, New York, and focuses on helping individuals and families navigate financial change through personalized investment strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.

Appian Unveils Agentic Automation And AI-Assisted Development Capabilities For Enterprise Process Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Appian, a process automation technology company listed on Nasdaq, has announced a series of platform enhancements designed to embed AI more deeply into enterprise workflows, including AI-assisted spec-driven development and Model Context Protocol integration for AI agents. The advancements were unveiled at Appian World 2026 and will be available in the coming releases.

Dentons Promotes Four Partners Across UK, Ireland And Middle East Region

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the promotion of four new partners across its UK, Ireland, and Middle East region, effective May 1, 2026. The promotions follow the recruitment of 14 new partners in 2025 and three additional lateral hires already completed in 2026.

Adobe Completes Acquisition Of Semrush, Expanding Brand Visibility And AI Search Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Adobe has completed its acquisition of Semrush Holdings, a leading brand visibility platform, adding search engine optimization, generative engine optimization, and agentic search optimization capabilities to its growing customer experience portfolio. The transaction strengthens Adobe's recently introduced CX Enterprise platform, an end-to-end agentic AI system designed to help businesses manage content supply chain, customer engagement, and brand visibility at scale.