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Circularity Fuels Raises $7 Million Seed Round To Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production From Dairy Biogas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Circularity Fuels, a Redwood City, California-based renewable fuels company developing technology to convert dairy biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, has raised $7 million in seed funding co-led by Trucks Venture Capital and DCVC.

Cowboy Raises $5 Million In Seed Funding To Launch AI Agent Marketplace And Developer Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Cowboy, a New York-based technology company developing infrastructure for autonomous artificial intelligence agents, has emerged from stealth with $5 million in funding and the launch of its AI agent marketplace.

Boeing Receives $136.57 Million In Combined P-8A And Japan E-767 Contract Actions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Boeing has received approximately $136.57 million in combined U.S. military contract actions covering P-8A Poseidon aircraft upgrades and continuing support for Japan’s E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System fleet.

Avum Wins $61.05 Million Army Contract To Modernize Virtual Contracting Enterprise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Avum has been awarded a $61.05 million U.S. Army contract to sustain and modernize the Virtual Contracting Enterprise business intelligence suite.

Ohio Wesleyan University Receives $40 Million Gift To Establish Mecum College Of Arts And Humanities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU), a private liberal arts university in Delaware, Ohio, has announced a $40 million philanthropic commitment from alumni Dudley Mecum II and his wife, Harriet Zahn Mecum, to establish the Mecum College of Arts and Humanities and support faculty compensation. The announcement coincides with the university's introduction of a new institutional identity, "America's University for Ambitious Self-Discovery," and follows a record $94 million fundraising year in fiscal 2026.

Finpilot Raises $10 Million Series A Led By Lobby Capital To Expand AI Agents For Institutional Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Finpilot, a Seattle-based developer of an AI-native operating system for institutional investment management, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Lobby Capital, with participation from existing investor Madrona. The financing will support the company's expansion as it develops AI agents designed to automate research, reporting, monitoring, and due diligence for organizations managing long-term investment capital.

HHI Receives $36.26 Million Army Reserve Center Maintenance And Repair Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

HHI Corp. has been awarded a $36.26 million U.S. Army contract for maintenance and repair work at the General Stilwell Memorial Army Reserve Center.

Phaze Raises $8.75 Million In Seed Funding To Expand Remote Computing Access For People And AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Phaze, a technology company developing high-performance remote computing infrastructure for employees and artificial intelligence agents, has raised $8.75 million in seed funding led by a16z, with participation from Indie, NextView, Makers, and Lerer Hippeau. The financing will support engineering expansion, product development, and customer growth as businesses look for ways to improve access to computing resources and support increasingly autonomous AI applications.

University Of Illinois Foundation Reports Record $748.3 Million In FY2026 New Business, With Endowment Reaching $3.32 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

The University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) announced a record $748.3 million in new business for fiscal year 2026, representing an increase of $92.3 million, or approximately 14%, over the previous year's record of $656 million. The results were presented at the Foundation's 91st Annual Meeting on October 23, 2026.

Computer World Services Receives $33.84 Million Air Force Telecommunications Support Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Computer World Services has received a $33.84 million ceiling contract from the U.S. Air Force for operational and technical support involving telecommunications and cyberspace capabilities.

Ogletree Deakins Adds Anne Yarovoy Khan As San Francisco Shareholder To Expand AI And Privacy Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Ogletree Deakins, a global labor and employment law firm representing management, has added Anne Yarovoy Khan as a shareholder in its San Francisco office. Khan joins from Fisher Phillips, strengthening the firm's capabilities in artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology-related legal matters.

Systems Planning And Analysis Receives $30.75 Million Space Systems Command Modification

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Systems Planning and Analysis has received a $30.75 million modification to an existing U.S. Space Systems Command contract supporting platform delivery.

Kaplan Kirsch Expands National Infrastructure Practice With New Los Angeles Office And Three-Person Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Kaplan Kirsch LLP, a national law firm focused on infrastructure, transportation, energy, and related sectors, has opened a new office in Los Angeles with the addition of partner Anna Hermelin, senior counsel Shmel Graham, and junior team member Rosie Rios. The expansion establishes the firm's fifth U.S. office and strengthens its capabilities in complex infrastructure project delivery, alternative procurement models, transportation, and public policy.

BRIJ Medical Raises $5 Million In Upsized Financing Round To Expand Surgical Incision Management Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

BRIJ Medical, a San Diego-based medical technology company focused on surgical incision management, has closed an upsized $5 million financing round to support commercial expansion and the upcoming introduction of new wound care products. The financing was led by the company's Board of Directors, with the majority of participation coming from existing investors.

DLA Piper Expands Capital Solutions Practice With Addition Of Three New York Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

DLA Piper has expanded its Capital Solutions practice with the addition of partners Jesse Sheff, Seung-Ju Paik, and Preeta Paragash in New York. The appointments strengthen the firm's capabilities across leveraged finance, private credit, strategic capital solutions, syndicated lending, sponsor finance, and fund finance as demand for sophisticated financing structures continues to evolve.

Michigan College Access Network Honors 9 Education Leaders At 2026 College Access Impact Awards

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) recognized nine individuals and organizations for their contributions to expanding college access, affordability, enrollment, and student success during its 2026 College Access Impact Awards ceremony.

Beveridge & Diamond Adds Former EPA Air Counsel Libby Pettit As Of Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Beveridge & Diamond (B&D), an environmental law firm, has strengthened its Air and Climate Change practice with the addition of Libby Pettit as Of Counsel in its Washington, D.C., and San Francisco offices. Pettit joins the firm after serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Air Toxics Practice Group within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of General Counsel.

Shackleton AI Raises $5 Million In Seed Funding Led By Battery Ventures To Launch Agentic Construction Operating System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Shackleton AI, a New York-based technology company developing artificial intelligence-powered software for the construction industry, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Battery Ventures. Additional investors participating in the round included Brick & Mortar Ventures, Trust Ventures, Correlation Ventures, Motivate Partners, Thayer Investment Partners, Act One Ventures, Brainstorm Ventures, and Silence VC.

Morrison Foerster Adds Joshua Hill And Ariane Rockoff-Kirk To Expand U.S. Complex Litigation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

International law firm Morrison Foerster has appointed Joshua Hill as Partner and Head of Business Litigation and Disputes and Ariane Rockoff-Kirk as Partner in its Complex Litigation Group. Both attorneys will be based in New York, strengthening the firm's capabilities in high-stakes commercial litigation, trials, arbitration, and government investigations.

Northrop Grumman Receives $25.41 Million Navy Flow Control Valve Order

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Northrop Grumman Systems has received a maximum $25.41 million Defense Logistics Agency delivery order for flow control valves supporting the U.S. Navy.

Pacific Shipyards International Wins $14.43 Million USNS Grasp Overhaul Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Pacific Shipyards International has been awarded a $14.43 million Military Sealift Command contract for overhaul and dry dock work on the rescue and salvage vessel USNS Grasp.

Hightower Surpasses $50 Billion In AUM As Altium Joins Platform With Over $9 Billion In Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Hightower Advisors has announced that Altium Wealth, an established advisory practice managing more than $9 billion in assets, will join Hightower Signature Wealth (HTSW), bringing the platform's total assets under management to more than $50 billion.

Interlock Equity Completes $525 Million Sale Of Lovelytics To CDW Following Tenfold Workforce Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Interlock Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on knowledge-based and people-driven businesses, has completed the sale of Lovelytics, a data and artificial intelligence consulting company, to CDW Corporation for approximately $525 million. The transaction closed on September 25, 2026, concluding a three-year partnership during which Lovelytics expanded its workforce from approximately 60 to more than 600 employees.

Sanofi Vaccines Added To $19.4 Million Defense Logistics Agency Pharmaceutical Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Sanofi Vaccines US, based in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, has been added as an awardee to an existing Defense Logistics Agency multiple-award contract for pharmaceutical products, with an award value of $19.4 million.

ASK Group Appoints Nehal Shah As Group Head Of Legal, Compliance And Secretarial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

ASK Group, an asset and wealth management organization, has appointed Nehal Shah as Group Head of Legal, Compliance and Secretarial. Shah brings more than two decades of experience spanning legal affairs, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, auditing, and complex financial transactions.

Pegasystems Awarded $419 Million U.S. Army Enterprise Software And Technology Services Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Pegasystems, a Waltham, Massachusetts-based enterprise software company, has received a U.S. Army contract valued at $419 million to provide commercial software subscriptions, technical support, and professional services.

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services Awarded $37.5 Million Army Contract For Litigation Support

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, based in Arlington, Virginia, has received a $37.5 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide litigation augmentation support to the headquarters of the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.

Lockheed Martin Receives $202.45 Million In Combined Air Force And Navy Contract Awards

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Lockheed Martin has received approximately $202.45 million in combined U.S. Air Force and Navy contract awards covering strategic mission planning software and Trident strategic weapons system support.

Fujifilm Sonosite Awarded $957.7 Million Defense Logistics Agency Contract For Ultrasound Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Fujifilm Sonosite, a Bothell, Washington-based medical imaging technology company, has received a U.S. Defense Logistics Agency contract with a maximum value of $957.7 Million to supply ultrasound systems, components, and accessories to military and federal government customers.

Man Group Expands Partnership With Meiji Yasuda To $1.25 Billion Investment Commitment And Potential 5% Equity Stake

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2026

Man Group, a global alternative investment management company, has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, under which the Japanese insurer intends to increase its capital commitments to Man Group investment strategies to approximately ¥200 billion, equivalent to $1.25 billion.