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Rapidata: $8.5 Million Seed Funding Closed For Scaling Global Human Feedback Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Rapidata announced it has raised an $8.5 million seed round to accelerate AI development by scaling on-demand human feedback for model training and evaluation. The round was co-led by Canaan Partners and IA Ventures, with participation from Acequia Capital and BlueYard Capital.

Quantonation Closes €220 Million Second Fund To Scale Quantum And Industrial Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

New York and Paris-based venture capital firm Quantonation Ventures has closed its second flagship fund at €220 million, surpassing its €200 million target and becoming the largest dedicated quantum investment firm globally by assets under management.

OSS Ventures Announces First Close Of €75 Million Fund To Expand European And US Software Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

OSS Ventures, an industrial venture studio focused on building and scaling vertical software companies, announced the first close of its new €75 million fund dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of manufacturing and industrial businesses across Europe and the United States.

Unicity Labs Raises $3 Million Seed Funding Round To Scale Peer-To-Peer Infrastructure For Autonomous AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Unicity Labs has raised $3 million in seed funding to advance its peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture designed for autonomous AI agents and agentic marketplaces. The round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Tawasal and Outlier Ventures. The company said the capital will support the development of the Unicity Protocol, which aims to enable AI agents to form trustless, peer-to-peer marketplaces at machine speed.

Hybridity AI Raises SEK 22 Million To Accelerate AI-Driven Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Stockholm-based AI RegTech company Hybridity AI has raised SEK 22 million to accelerate the commercialization of its AI-native compliance platform, Hy5. Founded in 2023, the company has built a system designed to automate the most resource-intensive aspects of regulatory compliance, from interpreting complex regulations to ensuring ongoing adherence.

Mondra Merges With European Sustainability Intelligence Firm inoqo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Mondra, the leading Scope 3 SaaS solution for the retail sector, and inoqo, the premier European sustainability intelligence platform, have announced a strategic merger, creating a single, unified global entity focused on accelerating decarbonisation and strengthening resilience across the global food system.

Voloridge Acquires Harbourside Place Property To Expand Jupiter Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Voloridge has acquired a portion of Harbourside Place in Jupiter, marking a significant expansion of its local presence and reinforcing its long-term growth plans in the region. The acquisition supports the creation of approximately 100 to 200 new high-tech and professional jobs and includes plans to construct a new building designed with an emphasis on health and wellness. The expansion reflects Voloridge’s strategy to attract top talent while fostering innovation across both finance and healthcare.

Caterpillar Acquires Mining Software Company RPMGlobal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Caterpillar has completed its acquisition of RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, expanding its portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions to improve how customers plan, operate, and manage mine sites. The deal, first announced in October 2025, brings Brisbane-based RPMGlobal’s mining software expertise into Caterpillar’s Resource Industries segment. RPMGlobal is known for delivering data-driven software solutions across the mining value chain, helping operators optimize performance at every stage of the mining lifecycle.

TitanX Acquires FrontSpin In Eight-Figure Deal To Create Precision Dialing Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

TitanX, a pioneer of the Phone Intent category, has acquired FrontSpin in an eight-figure transaction, unifying phone intent intelligence with enterprise-grade dialing technology to create what the company describes as a complete precision platform for phone-led sales teams.

Elvisridge Capital Forms Surface Innovation To Unite Innovative Concrete Technology And Surfacelogix

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Elvisridge Capital has announced the formation of Surface Innovation, a new operating platform that brings together Innovative Concrete Technology and Surfacelogix under a single operating company. Surface Innovation is designed to combine the complementary strengths of both businesses while maintaining their distinct brands, product lines, and market focus. ICT and Surfacelogix will continue to operate independently in the marketplace but will now share resources to improve service, operational efficiency, and customer support across the hardscape and concrete coatings industries.

Versaterm Acquires Aloft To Integrate Airspace Intelligence Into Drone Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Versaterm, a global provider of public safety technology solutions, has acquired Aloft, an FAA-approved Unmanned Service Supplier (USS) specializing in real-time airspace intelligence and flight authorization services. Aloft powers the majority of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) authorizations in the United States, serving as critical infrastructure for compliant drone operations in complex and restricted airspace. As an FAA-approved USS, the company provides the regulatory backbone that enables operators to secure flight approvals and maintain airspace compliance.

FCH Acquires Axiflow Technologies To Expand Twin-Screw Pump Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

FCH has completed the acquisition of Axiflow Technologies, a specialist in sanitary twin-screw pump solutions serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The transaction expands FCH’s presence in hygienic process applications and strengthens its position as a technology-driven manufacturer in high-purity fluid handling.

Net At Work Acquires OnPar Technologies To Expand National Managed Services Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Net at Work, a North American provider of technology solutions and managed services for small- and mid-sized businesses, has acquired North Carolina-based managed services provider OnPar Technologies, strengthening its managed services capabilities nationwide. OnPar Technologies serves clients across 35 states and brings more than 23 years of experience delivering personalized, technology-driven support to modernize operations and reduce operational bottlenecks. Through the transaction, Net at Work expands its technical bench and deepens its industry-focused managed services offerings across manufacturing, wholesale distribution, construction, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors.

EncorVita Health Acquires Assets From Eterna To Expand Training In Aesthetic Clinics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

EncorVita Health, a women’s health company focused on expanding care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, has acquired provider-facing menopause and sexual health education and clinical assets from Eterna. The assets include intellectual property originally developed through more than a decade of clinical practice across multi-state women’s health clinics at HerMD.

a21 Acquires Equity Stake In Two12 To Unite Culinary Talent And Global Experiential Platforms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

a21 has acquired an equity stake in Two12, the culinary-focused management company founded by Scott R. Feldman, forming a strategic partnership designed to integrate talent representation with large-scale live experience production. Two12 is backed by Paradigm Talent Agency and its subsidiary Paradigm Media Entertainment. The transaction brings together a21’s event production, marketing, and brand partnership capabilities with Two12’s roster of chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary personalities, creating a unified platform to expand opportunities across food, beverage, hospitality, and media.

Ergatta To Join Interactive Strength Portfolio In Strategic Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Ergatta, a pioneer in game-based connected fitness, has signed a definitive agreement to join Interactive Strength, expanding the reach of its immersive, competition-driven training platform across a broader portfolio of performance-focused brands. Interactive Strength is a portfolio company that includes Wattbike, CLMBR, and FORME. The addition of Ergatta brings a differentiated, software-first fitness experience into the group, centered around proprietary game mechanics, structured competition, and subscription-based digital training.

Johnson Controls To Acquire Data Center Cooling Specialist Alloy Enterprises

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Johnson Controls has signed an agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based thermal management technology company, in a move aimed at strengthening its leadership in the fast-growing data center cooling market and accelerating innovation aligned with the AI-driven economy.

Pantheon Expands Global Investment And Client Solutions Capabilities With Four Partner Promotions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Pantheon announced the promotion of four new Partners as part of its annual promotions, strengthening senior leadership across its Investment and Client Solutions teams in Asia, Latin America and the private wealth channel. The firm said the promotions recognize the contributions of professionals supporting institutional and private wealth clients globally and reflect its continued growth across private markets strategies.

Bain & Company Appoints Tom De Waele As Regional Managing Partner For Europe, Middle East And Africa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Bain & Company has appointed Tom De Waele as its new regional managing partner for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective January 26. The announcement comes as the firm reports strong expansion across the region, delivering robust double-digit growth across its practices and capabilities.

Google: America-India Connect Initiative Expands Fiber-Optic And Subsea Infrastructure Across Four Continents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Google announced a major expansion of its global digital infrastructure with the launch of the America-India Connect initiative, a program designed to strengthen fiber-optic and subsea connectivity between the United States, India, and regions across the Southern Hemisphere. The initiative builds on the company’s previously announced five-year, 15 billion AI infrastructure investment in India and aims to increase the reach, reliability, and resilience of global digital networks.

Remitly Appoints Sebastian Gunningham As Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Remitly Global announced the appointment of Sebastian J. Gunningham as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2026. He succeeds Co-Founder Matt Oppenheimer, who is transitioning from the CEO role after nearly 15 years leading the company’s growth and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.

Osaic Onboards $190 Million Firm Hoyt Jensen & Associates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Osaic, one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced that Hoyt Jensen & Associates has joined Undefined Gridlines, Inc., an office of supervisory jurisdiction under Osaic. The Phoenix-based advisory firm was previously affiliated with Ameriprise Financial and oversees approximately $190 million in client assets.

Cetera Welcomes Advisor Shawn Longley And Ledgevest Financial Team With Approximately $205 Million In AUA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Cetera Financial Group, a wealth hub supporting independent advisors, announced that financial advisor Shawn Longley and his Ledgevest Financial team have joined the firm from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, where Longley had been affiliated for 17 years.

Energy Vault Raises $135.5 Million Financing And Reports First Positive Adjusted EBITDA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Energy Vault, a sustainable grid-scale energy storage and AI power infrastructure company, announced it has closed a financing transaction generating $135.5 million in proceeds, net of initial purchaser commissions. The company also previewed selected Q4 2025 financial results, highlighting its first positive quarterly Adjusted EBITDA and continued expansion into AI infrastructure and long-duration energy storage projects in Australia.

AE Wealth Management: Veteran Wealth Executive Shannon Larson Appointed President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

AE Wealth Management announced that industry veteran Shannon Larson has joined the firm as president, marking a key leadership addition as the company continues an ambitious expansion strategy.

PolyGone Systems: Princeton University Spinout Raises $4 Million Seed Round To Scale Microplastic Monitoring And Removal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

PolyGone Systems, a cleantech company and Princeton University spinout focused on microplastic monitoring and removal, announced it has raised $4 million in Seed funding to expand its filtration and water analysis capabilities. The round was led by FYRFLY Venture Partners, with participation from Tech Council Ventures, Interstate Fusion Ventures, Golden Seeds, and angel investors. The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund matched $1.65 million of the raise.

Onshore: $31 Million Series B Raised For AI-Based Tax Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Onshore, an AI-powered tax platform formerly known as SPRX, announced it has raised $31 million in Series B funding to accelerate its expansion across additional U.S. tax and accounting domains. The round was led by FPV Ventures, with participation from Vertex Ventures, ADP Ventures, Y Combinator, and Restive Ventures. The financing brings the company’s total funding to $46 million.

Novig: $75 Million Series B Raised For Sports Prediction Market Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Novig has raised $75 million in a Series B round to expand its trader-first sports prediction market and accelerate its push toward federal regulation. The round was led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Multicoin Capital, Makers Fund, Edge Equity and existing investors Forerunner Ventures, Perceptive Ventures and NFX. The financing brings Novig’s total capital raised to more than $105 million.

Efficient Computer: $60 Million Series A Closed For Energy-Efficient Processor Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Efficient Computer has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate development of its ultra-efficient general-purpose processors designed for artificial intelligence and advanced computing workloads. The round was led by Triatomic Capital, with participation from Eclipse, Union Square Ventures, Overlap Holdings, BoxGroup, RTX Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and Overmatch Ventures, among others. The financing brings the company’s total capital raised to $76 million.

Monark Markets Raises $8.1 Million Strategic Round For Building Brokerage And Wealth Platform Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Monark Markets has raised $8.1 million in strategic financing to accelerate its mission of building standardized infrastructure connecting brokerage firms and wealth platforms to private markets. The round was led by F-Prime, with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners, and BBAE Holdings.