Venture Capital

Vizient Announces $1 Billion Investment Over Four Years To Expand AI-Powered Healthcare Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Vizient, an Irving, Texas-based healthcare performance improvement company, has announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next four years in technology, products, and professional expertise intended to help healthcare organizations improve their clinical, operational, supply chain, and financial performance.

infiniFi Raises More Than $3 Million Ahead Of Planned Q4 Token Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

infiniFi, a decentralized finance protocol developing blockchain-based financial infrastructure, has raised more than $3 million in new funding led by Electric Capital. The round included participation from New Form Capital, Generative Ventures, Fasanara Capital, 2Square, 4th Revolution Capital, DCFGod, The Rollup, and other investors.

VersaBank Expands U.S. Structured Receivable Program Into Small Business Lending And Targets $3 Billion In Additional Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

VersaBank, a London, Ontario-based digital bank, has expanded its Structured Receivable Program (SRP) in the United States to finance point-of-sale loans and leases for small businesses. The expansion introduces the bank's established small business funding capabilities to the U.S. market, where its SRP activities had previously focused exclusively on consumer lending.

Akamai Announces $11.6 Billion Seven-Year Agreement With Anthropic For AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Akamai Technologies has announced an $11.6 billion contractual commitment over seven years with Anthropic to support growing demand for CPU computing capacity. Anthropic will use Akamai Cloud’s distributed infrastructure and software to run AI workloads at scale.

DASH Dog Food Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round Led By Voltage Ventures To Expand Fresh-Frozen Dog Food

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

DASH Dog Food, a premium fresh-frozen dog food company founded by ButcherBox's first employee and former Vice President of Operations Bobby Quirk, has raised $1.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Voltage Ventures. The financing will support the company's subscription business, customer acquisition initiatives, expanded product development, and the introduction of new seafood and turkey recipes.

Island Raises $400 Million Series F At $6.4 Billion Valuation To Expand Enterprise AI Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Island, a Dallas-based enterprise cybersecurity company, has raised $400 million in Series F financing at a $6.4 billion valuation, more than doubling its valuation since 2024. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from existing and new investors, bringing Island's total funding to approximately $1 billion.

Dvash Group And Hebrew University Partner To Launch $50 Million Deep-Tech Venture Capital Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Dvash Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have announced a strategic partnership to establish a $50 million venture capital fund focused on deep technology, quantum computing, dual-use technologies, and cybersecurity. The independent fund will invest in startups originating from the university's research ecosystem, businesses founded by its alumni, and promising deep-tech companies across Israel's broader technology sector.

AstronauTx Receives Michael J. Fox Foundation Funding for Parkinson’s Research

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

AstronauTx has received research funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to investigate whether improving restorative sleep could help slow processes associated with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s UK is funding a separate, complementary study with University College London (UCL) that AstronauTx will support. The announcement did not disclose the funding amounts.

Veremark Plans £6 Million Secondary Share Sale On London Stock Exchange At $100 Million Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Veremark, a London-founded workplace trust technology company, is preparing a £6 million secondary share sale on the London Stock Exchange's Private Securities Market, providing an opportunity for employees and early investors to sell shares without requiring the company to pursue an initial public offering. The transaction is associated with an enterprise valuation of $100 million and will be managed by Crowdcube, with Singer Capital Markets also participating as a registered auction agent.

University Of Michigan’s Erb Institute Receives $4.9 Million Grant For Sustainability Scholarships

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

The University of Michigan's Erb Institute has received a $4.9 million grant from the Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation to expand scholarships for graduate students pursuing careers in sustainable business. Announced during the institute's 30th anniversary celebration, the gift will fund the new Erb Institute Legacy Scholarships for the next 10 years and launch a broader fundraising initiative intended to support the scholarship program permanently.

Japan Gold Secures Approximately C$50 Million In Committed Capital Through Solidcore Alliance And Financing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Japan Gold has announced a strategic alliance with Solidcore Resources, alongside equity financings and a royalty transaction representing approximately C$50 million in combined committed capital. The arrangements include a C$35 million exploration commitment from Solidcore, approximately C$10.5 million in completed equity financings, and a planned US$3 million royalty sale to OR Royalties. The equity placements were completed at a 50% premium to Japan Gold's market share price at the time of the transaction.

Clean Energy Fuels Completes $30.7 Million Sale of RNG Tax Credits

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Clean Energy Fuels has completed the sale of $30.7 million in federal tax credits generated by seven of its renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities. The transaction represents the company's fourth successful monetization of tax credits associated with its RNG projects and includes a $26 million investment tax credit from its South Fork Dairy facility in Dimmit, Texas, the largest investment tax credit sale completed by the company to date.

PicoJool Raises $27.5 Million Series A Led by Socratic Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

PicoJool has raised $27.5 million in Series A funding to bring its optical connectivity products for AI infrastructure to market. Socratic Partners led the round, with participation from Hudson River Trading. Following an earlier $12 million seed round led by Playground Global, PicoJool has raised $39.5 million in total.

TEP Government Holdings Completes $450 Million Recapitalization of Government-Leased Property Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Tanenbaum Equity Partners (TEP), a Dallas-based commercial real estate investment firm specializing in government-leased properties, has completed a recapitalization of TEP Government Holdings, its nationwide portfolio of 98 properties, resulting in a total portfolio value of approximately $450 million. The transaction combines senior debt from Centennial Bank, a preferred equity investment from Eagle Point Credit Management, and existing common equity controlled by TEP's principals.

Connect Ventures Raises $55 Million In First Close Of Fund V

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Connect Ventures, a London-based early-stage venture capital firm, has completed a $55 million first close for its fifth fund, targeting $80 million in total commitments. The new fund will continue backing European startups from their earliest stages, with an increased emphasis on founders whose technical expertise provides a foundation for developing differentiated products and businesses.

Airtel Money Plans London IPO With IFC Cornerstone Commitment of Up to £67.2 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Airtel Mobile Commerce, which operates as Airtel Money, has announced plans for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. The International Finance Corporation has agreed to a potential cornerstone investment of up to £67.2 million, or approximately $90 million, subject to the final offer price and other conditions.

Main Capital Partners Agrees To Acquire Majority Stake in Confirma Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Main Capital Partners has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Confirma Software, a Nordic vertical software company, from U.S.-based private equity firm Abry Partners. The transaction will support Confirma's next phase of growth, including further expansion across the Nordic region, strategic acquisitions in selected European markets, and continued investment in its operational capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Blackstone Launches BXPM Fund Combining Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate And Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Blackstone has launched Blackstone Private Markets Fund (BXPM), a perpetual investment strategy designed to give eligible non-U.S. investors access to private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private credit through a single allocation. The launch represents Blackstone's first multi-strategy product introduced through its recently established Blackstone Portfolio Solutions business and builds on the firm's $324 billion Private Wealth platform.

BigHat Biosciences Raises $75 Million Series C Co-Led By DFJ Growth And Premji Invest

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

BigHat Biosciences, a San Mateo, California-based biotechnology company developing AI-designed protein therapeutics, has raised a $75 million Series C financing co-led by DFJ Growth and Premji Invest, bringing its total funding to $223 million. The financing will support the company's clinical-stage drug pipeline and the continued development of its autonomous AI platform for protein design.

Elroy Air Expands PIPE Financing To $175 Million With Lockheed Martin Ventures Participation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Elroy Air, a San Francisco-based developer of autonomous heavy-cargo drones, has increased its private investment in public equity commitments to $175 million, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Inflection Point. Of the total commitments, $75 million has already been funded ahead of Elroy Air's planned business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII (NASDAQ: IPXG). The financing will support the expansion of manufacturing capacity and commercial deployment of the company's Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft.

Teamshares Secures $225 Million Preferred Equity Investment From T. Rowe Price To Fund Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Teamshares, a New York-based technology-enabled acquirer of small and midsize businesses, has secured a $225 million preferred equity investment from accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management. The financing will primarily fund additional acquisitions as Teamshares expands its portfolio of established businesses. The agreement also allows the company to issue up to an additional $75 million in preferred equity to other institutional investors, potentially increasing the financing to $300 million.

Bird Secures $450 Million In Financing Led By JPMorgan, Capital One, And Citi

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Bird, a global communications technology company, has secured $450 million in financing led by J.P. Morgan, alongside Capital One, Citi, and other lenders. The financing will provide liquidity to existing shareholders while allowing Bird to remain privately held and independent, according to founder and CEO Robert Vis. Alongside the financing, Bird introduced Agentic Harness, a technology platform designed to give AI agents direct access to email, messaging, voice calling, and mobile connectivity infrastructure.

Royal Caribbean Group To Invest Approximately $3 Billion In Sandals And Beaches Resorts Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts have signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership in the all-inclusive resort market, with Royal Caribbean Group set to acquire an equity interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for approximately $3 billion. The transaction values the investment at roughly a 10x forward EBITDA multiple and is expected to close in early 2027, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions.

City Of Sugar Land: Interview With Business Recruitment Manager Colby Millenbruch About The Innovation Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

The City of Sugar Land’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism focuses on attracting business investment, supporting expansion, creating jobs, activating office space, and diversifying the city’s economy. Through the Sugar Land Starts Innovation Fund, the city is targeting revenue-generating startups that are ready to scale and establish a long-term presence in Sugar Land. Pulse 2.0 interviewed City of Sugar Land Business Recruitment Manager Colby Millenbruch to learn more.

Confido Raises $55 Million Series B Led By Insight Partners To Develop AI-Based Software For CPG Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Confido, a New York-based developer of AI-powered software for consumer packaged goods companies, has raised a $55 million Series B led by Insight Partners, with participation from Trenches Capital, Watchfire, Barrel Ventures, Footwork, and Y Combinator. The financing brings the company's total funding to $77 million and will support product development, expansion into food service, and additional hiring across its engineering, product, and go-to-market organizations.

Ema Raises $77 Million Series B Led By Creaegis, Bringing Total Funding To $140 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Ema, a Mountain View, California-based developer of enterprise AI agents, has raised a $77 million Series B led by Creaegis, with existing investors Accel, S32, and Prosus increasing their investments. The financing brings Ema's total funding to $140 million and more than quadruples its valuation compared with its previous funding round. The company plans to expand its go-to-market organization and accelerate development of its AI Employee platform, which automates business operations across human resources, information technology, and finance.

Anaconda Biomed Raises $56 Million To Advance Stroke Treatment Technology And Complete Pivotal Clinical Trial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Anaconda Biomed, a medical technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, and Marin, California, has secured $56 million in financing led by Omega Funds, with participation from new investor Spain's Co-investment Fund (FOCO), managed by COFIDES, and existing investors Asabys, Ysios Capital, and CDTI through its SICC Innvierte initiative. The financing will support the completion of the company's ATHENA pivotal clinical trial, continued development of its neurovascular device portfolio, and efforts to secure additional regulatory approvals internationally.

Go.AI Raises $85 Million Series A Led By Updata Partners, Bringing Total Funding To $90 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Go.AI, a Chicago-based provider of private artificial intelligence infrastructure for regulated industries, has raised $85 million in Series A funding led by Updata Partners, with participation from existing investors GFT Ventures and LAUNCH. The financing brings the company's total funding to $90 million and will support the expansion of its engineering team, continued development of its software and hardware products, and broader commercialization of its on-premises AI platform.

Biolevate Raises €30 Million Series A Led By RAISE France And Orange Ventures, Expands Into Boston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Biolevate, a Paris-based developer of AI-powered automation software for the life sciences industry, has raised a €30 million Series A co-led by RAISE France and Orange Ventures, with participation from MSD Global Health Innovation Fund, Station F, and existing investor EQT Ventures. The financing will support Biolevate's international expansion, accelerate development of its enterprise AI platform, and expand deployments among pharmaceutical and other life sciences organizations. The announcement coincides with the opening of a new Boston office, establishing Biolevate's presence in the United States.

TERASi Raises €11 Million Seed Round Led By NATO Innovation Fund And JOIN Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

TERASi, a Stockholm-based defense technology company developing high-speed wireless communications systems, has raised €11 million in seed funding co-led by NATO Innovation Fund and JOIN Capital. The financing includes new investors In-Q-Tel and D3, alongside existing backers Navigare Ventures, Almi Invest, Onsight Ventures, Further Than Capital, and KTH Ventures. The investment will support the expansion of TERASi's manufacturing and engineering capabilities, accelerate deployment of its communications technology to European armed forces, and fund the development of additional products for military and other mission-critical applications.