Arintra, a leading GenAI-native autonomous medical coding platform for healthcare providers, has secured $21 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Endeavor Health Ventures, Y Combinator, Counterpart Ventures, Spider Capital, Ten13, and other strategics.
Refold AI, a company focused on streamlining enterprise integrations, has emerged from stealth mode with $6.5 million in seed funding. This investment will help expand its engineering team and enhance its product offerings.
Facility Grid, a leading provider of cloud-based commissioning (Cx) and operational readiness (OR) software for the construction industry, has received a strategic investment from Nexa Equity, a private equity firm focused on scaling B2B software businesses.
1834 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, has launched its first $20 million fund to invest in startups founded by Tulane University alumni, faculty, and the broader community involved with Tulane's initiatives.
Douglass Winthrop Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisor managing $6.3 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, and endowments, announced that Keith Ardizzone has joined the firm as senior managing director on its wealth management team. Ardizzone is based in New York.
SlateStone Wealth, a boutique investment advisory firm in Jupiter, FL, has appointed Erin Gibbs as Chief Equity Strategist. With over 25 years of experience in quantitative equity research and portfolio strategy, Gibbs will lead the development of SlateStone’s quantitative equity platform, starting with a new small- and mid-cap (SMID) strategy.
Sanctuary Wealth has announced the addition of Dial Square Private Wealth to its network of partner firms. Based in Orange County, California, Dial Square manages $1.2 billion in client assets and was co-founded by Jim Chiate and Tony Guinane, who previously collaborated at Merrill Lynch and UBS.
Phil and Penny Knight have announced a transformative $2 billion donation to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute, aimed at revolutionizing cancer care globally.
An international research team led by the University of Waterloo is making significant strides in the development of an innovative technology designed to dissolve painful kidney stones within the urinary tract. This groundbreaking approach employs tiny robots that utilize ultra-thin, spaghetti-like strips embedded with magnets. These strips can be skillfully maneuvered near uric acid kidney stones by a robotic arm controlled by trained physicians.
Accenture has announced that it has successfully reached an agreement to acquire two firms: CyberCX, a leading cybersecurity consultancy, and The Highlands Consulting Group, known for its expertise in strategic consulting. These acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's capabilities and broaden its service offerings in the rapidly evolving fields of cybersecurity and management consulting.
SoftBank Group has announced a partnership with Intel through a definitive securities purchase agreement. As part of this agreement, SoftBank will invest a substantial $2 billion in Intel common stock.
Axcap Ventures is an investment company with a primary objective of identifying promising growth investments, focusing on acquiring gold projects in North America.
Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, has signed a $11 billion lease and leaseback agreement for its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of international investors led by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock.
Skyhawk Therapeutics has partnered with Merck to discover novel RNA-targeting small molecules for neurological conditions with high unmet medical needs. Utilizing its SkySTAR platform, Skyhawk will identify small molecule candidates targeting specific RNA targets set by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Hatteras Venture Partners has announced the final closings of Hatteras Venture Partners VII (HVP VII) and Hatteras Opportunity Fund I, LP (HOF I), securing over $200 million in capital commitments from limited partners. This milestone coincides with Hatteras’s investment in its 100th portfolio company and marks 25 years of developing transformational companies in the field of human medicine.
u-blox Holding has announced a binding agreement with ZI Zenith, which will launch a public tender offer to acquire all publicly held registered shares of u-blox for CHF 135.00 per share in cash. This offer represents a 53% premium over the average share price for the last six months and a 32% premium over the average of the previous 60 trading days preceding the media reports about the deal.
Soho House, an exclusive high-end members' club operator, is poised to transition to private ownership through a significant $2.7 billion deal spearheaded by MCR Hotels, a hotel investment firm based in New York. This decision is a response to a tumultuous market environment and persistent financial challenges.
Financial services company Legal & General (L&G) and property investment trust Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust (FHPUT) have announced the merger of their UK property funds. This strategic move results in a combined portfolio valued at approximately £4.7 billion ($6.37 billion), strengthening their market position.
Polestar Analytics, a leader in AI-driven data analytics and planning, has raised $12.5 million in growth capital from a consortium of US-based family offices and institutional investors. This funding will enhance its AI capabilities and further develop its 1Platform, a top-tier solution for enterprise-scale analytics.
IVIX, an AI-based platform designed to assist governments in combating financial crime, has completed a $60 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $85 million. The round was led by O.G. Venture Partners (OGVP) and included participation from several other investors.
Lennox, a leader in the field of energy-efficient climate control solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the HVAC division of NSI Industries from Sentinel Capital Partners for approximately $550 million.
Platinum Equity announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anuvu, a leading provider of global entertainment and high-speed connectivity solutions for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, cruise lines and other mobility end-markets.
RWA Wealth Partners, a leading national independent boutique wealth management firm that currently manages $18 billion in client assets, has made a significant strategic move by acquiring Moirai Wealth Management. Moirai, based in San Francisco, is an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) that oversees $344 million in assets under management.
IFS, a leader in Industrial AI software, has acquired 7bridges, an AI-powered supply chain management solution. This acquisition enhances IFS’s logistics and transportation optimization capabilities.
Continua, a leader in Social AI, has raised $8 million in seed funding to enhance group chat dynamics and allow artificial intelligence to actively engage in conversations. The round was led by GV, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and angel investors like Jeff Dean and Adam Ghetti.
Google is set to invest $9 billion in the state of Oklahoma over the next two years, with a focus on bolstering its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. This substantial investment is aimed at developing a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in the city of Stillwater, alongside the expansion of its existing facility in Pryor. In addition to these infrastructure upgrades, Google will implement a range of educational and workforce development programs aimed at enhancing local opportunities.
Nexsys Billing & Practice Management, a leading provider of technology-driven revenue cycle solutions for physician practices, has announced the acquisition of Palomar Billing Services, located in San Diego, CA.
Raymond James has announced the addition of experienced financial advisors Raymond "Ray" Croteau and Joseph "Joe" Croteau, CFP, to its independent advisor channel, Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS). This development was revealed by Alex David, the Northeast Divisional Director for RJFS, highlighting the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its network of skilled financial professionals.
Osaic, a leading provider of wealth management solutions, has welcomed Blaze Credit Union into its Osaic Institutions channel, enhancing its presence in the financial market. Blaze was formed in 2024 through the merger of Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union, with both previous connections to Osaic.
Compound Planning, a digital family office transforming wealth management for next-generation advisors and clients, has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management (AUM), marking a significant milestone in its growth.