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NOV: Sanjay Chowbey Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

NOV Inc. announced that Sanjay Chowbey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennametal Inc., has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Ōura: Brian Lynch Joins As Senior Vice President Of Hardware Engineering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Brian Lynch, a longtime Apple hardware leader, has joined smart ring maker Ōura as Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, marking a notable executive move in the consumer health wearables space.

Gency AI: $20 Million Raised For AI And Blockchain Advertising Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Gency AI, an AI and blockchain infrastructure company based in San Francisco, announced that it has raised $20 million in new funding to support the development of its sovereign advertising network.

AmpliSi: £2 Million Raised For Silicon Battery Materials Scale-Up

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

AmpliSi, a University of Sheffield spin-out developing silicon anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, has raised £2m in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Northern Gritstone and Clean Growth Fund, with the capital aimed at advancing the company from laboratory development to industrial scale-up and early customer engagement.

Sequen: $16 Million Raised For AI Personalization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Sequen, a New York City-based artificial intelligence company focused on in-session personalization for enterprise consumer applications, has raised $16 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $22 million.

SetSale: $2 Million Raised For AI-Powered HVAC Sales Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

SetSale, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based developer of an AI-powered sales platform for the residential HVAC industry, has raised $2 million in seed funding, bringing its total funding to $2.7 million since its founding in 2024. The round was led by York IE, with participation from Palmetto and Finturf.

GSR: $57 Million Acquisition Of Crypto Advisory Firms Autonomous And Architech To Build Integrated Capital Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

GSR announced it has acquired digital asset advisory firms Autonomous and Architech in a $57 million deal aimed at creating a full-service, integrated capital markets and treasury platform for crypto.

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, announced the acquisition of Australia-based Asset Partners Private Wealth Pty Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Latham & Watkins: Leading Patent Trial Lawyer David Shaw Joins Washington, D.C. Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that David Shaw has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, strengthening its capabilities in high-stakes patent disputes across technology and life sciences sectors.

Simpson Thacher Expands Capital Structure Solutions Practice With Partner Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced that Christine Bae and Jacob Ruby have joined the firm as partners in its Capital Structure Solutions Practice, reinforcing its push to build out capabilities in complex financing and restructuring matters.

Taylor Wessing Expands London Team With Partner Hire Henry Priestley

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of Henry Priestley as a partner in its London intellectual property practice, reinforcing its strategy to build a leading global IP offering.

Reed Smith Expands Paris Media Practice And Opens Boston Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Global law firm Reed Smith announced the expansion of its Entertainment and Media Industry Group in Paris with the addition of partner Agathe Malphettes, while also unveiling a new Boston office to strengthen its presence in key U.S. and international markets.

Google: Personal Intelligence Expands To Free Users Across Search, Gemini App, And Chrome In The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Google has officially announced the expansion of its Personal Intelligence feature to a broader audience in the United States, making it available to free-tier users across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome.

Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands Into Colorado With 23-Location Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Sun Auto Tire & Service announced it has expanded into Colorado through the acquisition of 23 locations across Colorado and Arizona from DAS Drive Automotive Services, marking its entry into its 26th U.S. state. The move establishes a strong presence in the greater Denver market while reinforcing the company’s footprint in the Southwest.

Cox: $4.2 Billion Acquisition Of Iberdrola Mexico Strengthens Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Spanish energy company Cox has agreed to acquire Iberdrola’s Mexico business in a €3.6 billion, about $4.2 billion, transaction backed by Goldman Sachs and a seven bank syndicate, positioning the company as a major player in Mexico’s electricity market. The deal adds more than 2.6GW of installed capacity across 15 generation plants and includes the integration of roughly 700 employees to maintain operations and support expansion.

Mastercard: $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition To Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Mastercard announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Ethos Capital: Executive Appointment Of Marc Puglia As Partner And CFO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Ethos Capital has appointed Marc Puglia as Partner and Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its senior leadership team as the firm continues to expand its global alternative asset management platform.

Vintage Stone Capital: Kevin Albert Appointed Senior Partner To Scale Industrial Acquisition Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Vintage Stone Capital announced the appointment of Kevin K. Albert as Senior Partner and Head of Capital Markets, marking a significant step in the firm’s effort to expand its industrial acquisition platform and institutional capabilities.

ICG: Luke Schlafly Appointed As Global Head Of Insurance Client Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

ICG has appointed Luke Schlafly as Global Head of Insurance within its Client Solutions Group, reinforcing the firm’s focus on expanding its insurance client franchise and delivering tailored investment solutions.

Tracebit: $25 Million Total Funding Following Series A Led By FirstMark

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Tracebit announced a new Series A funding round led by FirstMark, with participation from Accel, MMC Ventures, Tapestry VC and CCL, alongside continued backing from existing angel investors. The company confirmed that this latest round brings its total funding to $25 million.

JiYu: $6.5 Million Raised By Korean Skincare Brand To Expand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

JiYu, a Korean skincare brand focused on science-backed formulations, has raised $6.5 million in growth capital to accelerate its expansion across the United States and broader North American market. The company said it is tracking toward more than $70 million in annual revenue in 2026, reflecting triple-digit year-over-year growth.

PRG Real Estate: 96-Unit Herons Point Apartments Acquisition Expands Virginia Beach Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

PRG Real Estate, a multifamily real estate investment and management company, announced it has acquired the 96-unit Herons Point Apartments, a garden-style community located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The transaction was completed off-market and strengthens the company’s presence in the Hampton Roads region.

LX Pantos: $148 Million Logistics Center Acquisition In Poland To Expand Global Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

LX Pantos, a global logistics provider headquartered in South Korea, has acquired a newly built logistics complex in Katowice, Poland, in a transaction valued at approximately $148 million, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy.

Fanatics: Alex Smith Named As Chief Legal Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has announced new leadership appointments as the company continues to scale its sports betting and iGaming operations.

Imperative Care: $100 Million Raised To Advance Thromboembolic Disease Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Imperative Care, a medical technology company focused on treating thromboembolic disease, announced it has raised $100 million through an oversubscribed convertible note financing round to support continued growth and innovation. The financing was co-led by new investors Elevage Medical Technologies and Perceptive Advisors, alongside existing investor Catalio Capital Management. Additional participation came from Longaeva Partners and Brown Advisory, with continued backing from existing investors including Ally Bridge Group and Bain Capital Life Sciences.

Heat Geek: Carrier Investment To Accelerate Heat Pump Adoption Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Carrier Global Corporation announced that its venture arm, Carrier Ventures, has made a strategic investment in UK-based startup Heat Geek, a company focused on accelerating residential heat pump adoption across Europe through digital tools and installer training.

Manus: AI Platform Launches ‘My Computer’ To Turn Local Machines Into Autonomous Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Manus, the AI platform now part of Meta, has officially introduced “My Computer,” a new desktop capability that brings its AI agent from the cloud directly to users’ local machines. The announcement, published on the company’s blog, outlines a major shift in how AI systems can interact with personal computers, enabling direct access to local files, applications, and development environments.

Ramen Acquires Coplay To Expand Cross-Engine Assistant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Ramen, an AI platform for game development, announced that it has acquired Coplay, a developer of AI tools for Unity-based game creation, in a move that brings together capabilities across the two leading game engines, Unity and Unreal.

Knowtion Health Acquires revly To Expand Claims Routing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Knowtion Health, a technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management company, has announced the acquisition of revly, a provider of intelligent reimbursement solutions and optimization services, as it looks to broaden its claims routing capabilities and support a wider range of healthcare providers.

OneVest Launches AI-Native Wealth Workspace OneVest GO For Independent Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

OneVest Technologies announced the launch of OneVest GO, a standalone AI-native wealth relationship workspace designed for independent advisors, registered investment advisor firms, and solo practitioners seeking to streamline operations and enhance client engagement.