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Matillion: Tim O’Neil Appointed As Chief Revenue Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Matillion announced the appointment of Tim O’Neil as Chief Revenue Officer as the company looks to accelerate its enterprise go-to-market strategy amid growing demand for its AI data automation platform, Maia.

WisdomTree: $200 Million Acquisition Of Derivatives Investment Manager Atlantic House

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

WisdomTree, a global asset manager and ETF provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atlantic House Holdings Limited, a London-based derivatives-focused investment manager, in a deal valued at approximately £150 million (about $200 million). The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Accenture Completes Acquisition Of Faculty To Expand AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Accenture announced that it has completed its acquisition of Faculty, a UK-based artificial intelligence company known for applying AI across public and private sectors. The deal strengthens Accenture’s capabilities in delivering safe, secure, and scalable AI solutions as enterprises increasingly look to integrate AI into core business processes.

Western Union: Milind Pant Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

The Western Union Company announced the appointment of Milind Pant as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

RoboForce: $52 Million Raised To Scale Physical AI Robo-Labor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

RoboForce, a developer of Physical AI-powered robotics systems for industrial labor, announced it has raised $52 million in an oversubscribed funding round as it moves from research and development toward scaled commercial deployments. The new capital brings the company’s total funding to $67 million.

Abra: Crypto Wealth Management Platform To Go Public Via SPAC Merger With New Providence Acquisition Corp. III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Abra Financial Holdings announced plans to become a publicly traded company through a business combination with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III. The transaction values Abra at a $750 million pre-money equity valuation and is expected to provide the company with significant growth capital as it expands its digital asset wealth management platform.

Micross Components: James J. Cannon Appointed President And Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Micross Components, a global provider of high-reliability microelectronic products and services for aerospace, defense, space, medical, and industrial applications, announced the appointment of James J. Cannon as President and Chief Executive Officer. Cannon succeeds Vincent Buffa, who will remain with the company as a Senior Executive Advisor and member of the Board of Directors.

Ascend Analytics Appoints Matt Tormollen As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Ascend Analytics, a provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry, announced the appointment of Matt Tormollen as chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth and innovation in energy market analytics.

CopperPoint Insurance Companies: Mark Woods Appointed Senior Vice President, Head Of Product

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

CopperPoint Insurance Companies announced that Mark Woods has joined the organization as senior vice president and head of product. In this role, Woods will report to John Carey, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer, and will lead the integration of underwriting product and systems while helping guide geographic and product expansion strategies.

Public Storage: $10.5 Billion Acquisition Of National Storage Affiliates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Public Storage announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire National Storage Affiliates in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion in enterprise value, combining two major U.S. self-storage operators and significantly expanding Public Storage’s national footprint.

Supergoop! Appoints Alana Kwarta As First Chief Human Resources Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Supergoop! announced the appointment of Alana Kwarta as its first Chief Human Resources Officer, effective March 16, 2026, creating a new C-suite role aimed at strengthening the company’s talent strategy and organizational capabilities as it enters its next phase of growth.

Ramp Acquires Guest Travel Platform Juno To Expand Corporate Travel Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Financial operations platform Ramp announced it has acquired Juno, a guest travel platform designed to manage travel for non-employees, including job candidates, contractors, customers, and partners.

Crescita Therapeutics: About $15 Million Acquisition By ClinActiv Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Crescita Therapeutics announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by ClinActiv Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at $0.80 per share, subject to adjustments tied to the company’s net working capital at closing and with a minimum purchase price of $0.75 per share. The proposed transaction represents a premium of approximately 74 percent to the five-day volume-weighted average price of Crescita’s shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange as of March 13, 2026. It is estimated that Crescita has about 18.6 million shares, so the deal is believed to be about $14.9 million.

Mechanix Wear: PPE Manufacturer Acquires OTEX To Expand Tech-Enabled Safety Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Mechanix Wear, a designer and manufacturer of hand protection and protective apparel, announced it has acquired OTEX, a developer of technology-enabled personal protective equipment. The acquisition expands Mechanix Wear’s portfolio of advanced safety products and represents the company’s third acquisition since being backed by private investment firm Gryphon Investors.

Blue Moon Metals: Acquisition Of Apex Germanium And Gallium Mine From Teck Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Blue Moon Metals announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Apex Mine from Teck American Incorporated, a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited. The transaction was finalized after receiving approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Amplifon: $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of GN Hearing Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Amplifon announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Hearing business of GN Store Nord A/S in a transaction valued at DKK 17.0 billion (about $2.6 billion) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The deal will be settled with DKK 12.6 billion in cash and 56 million shares in Amplifon, giving GN an approximately 16% stake in Amplifon after the transaction closes.

Scinus Group: €3 Million Raised To Accelerate Global Roll-Out Of Cell Expansion Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Scinus Group announced it has secured a €3 million strategic investment round led by Myosotis Investments to accelerate the global commercial roll-out of its Osilaris™ cell expansion platform and strengthen its governance and operational capabilities.

Understood Care: $8.4 Million Raised For AI-Native Patient Advocacy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Understood Care announced it has raised $8.4 million in total funding to expand its AI-native patient advocacy platform designed to help patients navigate the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system. The funding includes a $5 million seed round led by Rethink Education and Zeal Capital Partners, along with $3.4 million in pre-seed funding led by 1984 Ventures with participation from Y Combinator.

Too Lost: Strategic Investment To Expand Artist Advances, Catalog Acquisitions, And Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Too Lost, a music technology and services platform supporting independent artists and record labels, announced a strategic investment led by GoldState Music and TA Associates, alongside a senior credit facility from Pinnacle Financial Partners. The new capital is expected to significantly expand the company’s ability to provide artist advances, pursue catalog acquisitions, and further develop its proprietary technology platform.

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu To Lead New AI-Focused Alibaba Token Hub Business Group, Says Report

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Alibaba Group announced that CEO Eddie Wu will lead a newly created artificial intelligence-focused division called Alibaba Token Hub (ATH), a move designed to strengthen the company’s development of enterprise AI platforms and coordinate its expanding AI initiatives, according to Reuters.

Nebius: $27 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal With Meta To Accelerate AI Cloud Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Nebius Group announced that it has signed a long-term agreement to supply artificial intelligence infrastructure to Meta, in a deal valued at up to $27 billion over five years.

HHP Law Firm: Indonesia IP Partner Nidya Kalangie Joins To Bolster Tech Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

HHP Law Firm, the Indonesia member firm of the global law firm network Baker McKenzie, announced that intellectual property and technology lawyer Nidya Kalangie has joined the firm as a partner in its commercial practice. Kalangie joined the firm on January 12, 2026, strengthening HHP’s intellectual property and technology capabilities in Indonesia.

BlockFills: Crypto Brokerage Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy In Delaware

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency trading and brokerage firm BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its operations amid mounting financial pressures.

Perpetual: A$500 Million Sale Of Wealth Management Business To Bain Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Perpetual announced it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital Private Equity. The transaction values the business at $500 million upfront, with additional contingent payments tied to performance.

Scanner: $22 Million Raised For AI-Powered Security Data Platform For AI-Driven Threat Hunting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Scanner, a cybersecurity data platform built to enable fast search and analysis across massive volumes of security logs, announced it has raised $22 million in a series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital with participation from CRV and Mantis VC. The funding will support the company’s efforts to expand its platform and bring its technology to more security teams as AI agents become increasingly central to cybersecurity operations.

Baker McKenzie: Frankie Tam Joins As Hong Kong Partner To Expand Data And Cybersecurity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Baker McKenzie announced that Frankie Tam has joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in its Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the firm’s capabilities advising clients on technology transactions, outsourcing, data privacy, information management, and cybersecurity as companies navigate the challenges of digital transformation.

ReNew Energy: $95 Million Raised To Expand Commercial And Industrial Renewable Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

ReNew Energy Global announced that its commercial and industrial renewable energy platform, ReNew Green Energy Solutions Private Limited, has secured a $95 million equity investment led by LeapFrog Investments. The financing will support the expansion of the company’s commercial and industrial clean energy offerings across India.

Alto Neuroscience: $120 Million Raised To Advance Treatment-Resistant Depression Drug Candidate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Alto Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders, announced it has secured approximately $120 million in a private placement financing.

Frore Systems: $143 Million Raised At $1.64 Billion Valuation To Scale AI Thermal Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Frore Systems announced it has raised $143 million in a Series D funding round, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $340 million and valuing the advanced thermal technology company at $1.64 billion. The funding will help accelerate global deployment of its cooling platforms across data centers and edge computing environments as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge.

Boreal Ventures: $60 Million Fund II Launched To Scale Canadian B2B Technology Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Boreal Ventures announced the launch of Boreal Ventures II, a $60 million early-stage venture capital fund designed to help Canadian technology companies scale globally. The Montréal-based firm said the fund has already secured a $43 million first close and will focus on capital-efficient B2B technology companies founded across Canada, with a particular emphasis on Québec and underserved markets.