Venture Capital

Heat Geek: Carrier Investment To Accelerate Heat Pump Adoption Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Carrier Global Corporation announced that its venture arm, Carrier Ventures, has made a strategic investment in UK-based startup Heat Geek, a company focused on accelerating residential heat pump adoption across Europe through digital tools and installer training.

Verdant Commercial Capital: $1 Billion Annual Originations And Axos Bank Acquisition Cap Record 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Verdant Commercial Capital closed a milestone year in 2025, surpassing $1 billion in annual originations for the first time while completing its acquisition by Axos Bank in late September, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s growth trajectory within the equipment finance sector.

Video Rebirth: $80 Million Raised For Industrial-Grade AI Video Engine And Bach Model Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Video Rebirth, a Singapore-based AI video startup, announced the closing of an $80 million funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its industrial-grade AI engine and its flagship Bach video generation model. The round includes a newly secured $30 million extension on top of an initial $50 million raise in November, reflecting strong strategic demand from global investors.

Oxford Medical Simulation: £5 Million Raised To Expand Immersive Clinical Training Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Oxford Medical Simulation, a provider of immersive clinical simulation technology for healthcare and academic institutions, has secured £5 million in growth financing from Salica Investments to support its expansion and product innovation efforts.

WeSort.AI: €10 Million Raised For AI-Driven Raw Material Recovery Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

WeSort.AI, a Germany-based AI recycling technology company, announced that it has raised €10 million in funding to scale its patented AI and X-ray-based material recovery platform.

Ternary Therapeutics: €4.1 Million Raised For AI-Driven Molecular Glue Drug Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Ternary Therapeutics, a London-based biotechnology company, has raised €4.1 million (£3.6 million) in a seed funding round to advance its artificial intelligence-powered platform for drug discovery. The round was led by daphni, with participation from Pace Ventures, the i&i Biotech Fund, and the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), which is managed by Future Planet Capital. The funding will support the company’s efforts to scale its platform and accelerate the development of molecular glue therapeutics.

Nuveen Real Estate: $330 Million Raised For U.S. Cities Retail Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nuveen Real Estate announced it has raised $330 million for its U.S. Cities Retail Fund (USCRF), with capital commitments coming from three Australian superannuation funds. The Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (Rest) anchored the raise with a $250 million investment, marking the largest allocation into the strategy from the region to date.

BambooBox: $6.6 Million Raised To Build Managed ABM Operating System For Enterprise Revenue Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

BambooBox, a B2B revenue technology company, announced it has raised a total of $6.6 million to accelerate the development of its Managed Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Operating System and expand globally. The funding round was led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from Emergent Ventures, Arc180, Uncorrelated, HAF, and several angel investors.

Tenkara: $7 Million Raised To Build Ops Agents For US Manufacturers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Tenkara, a company developing operational agents for U.S. manufacturers, announced it has raised $7 million in funding led by True Ventures, with participation from HF0, WndrCo, Articulate Capital, Night Capital, SF1, Transpose, early Flexport employees, and other investors.

Alaska Power & Telephone Company: $4.6 Million BEAD Grant To Expand Fiber Optic Broadband In Rural Alaska

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) has been awarded four grants totaling $4.6 million through the Alaska Broadband Grant Program to support fiber-to-the-home infrastructure projects across rural Alaska. The company will contribute an additional $1.2 million in matching funds, with construction expected to begin later in 2026 pending environmental approvals.

iDEL Therapeutics: €9 Million Raised To Advance Cytosolic Cancer Drug Delivery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

iDEL Therapeutics, a newly launched German biotech company, has raised €9 million in seed financing to advance a novel oncology platform that delivers therapeutics directly into the cytosol of tumor cells.

WorkFlex: €37 Million Raised By Mobility Compliance Platform To Scale Cross-Border Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

WorkFlex, a European technology platform focused on business travel and workforce mobility compliance, has secured €37 million in a growth investment led by Spectrum Equity as rising geopolitical instability drives increased demand for cross-border compliance solutions.

Upvest: $125 Million Raised To Expand API-First Investment Infrastructure Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Upvest, a Berlin-based investment infrastructure company, has secured $125 million in new funding to accelerate the modernization of banking and investment systems across Europe and the UK. The financing includes a $90 million equity round led by Sapphire Ventures and Tencent, alongside a $35 million debt facility currently being finalized.

UK Government: £1 Billion Quantum Computing Push Anchors Broader £2 Billion National Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The UK government has unveiled a sweeping investment initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum technologies, committing more than £1 billion toward quantum computing research and trials as part of a broader package worth up to £2 billion. The announcement, detailed in an official government press release and reported by Bloomberg, underscores the country’s ambition to position itself as a global leader in next-generation computing.

National Venture Capital Association: 2026 Venture Vanguard Class Honors Industry Leaders Driving Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has announced its 2026 Venture Vanguard class, recognizing three influential leaders in venture capital for their significant contributions to innovation, economic growth, and the broader startup ecosystem. The honorees—Annie Lamont, Robert “Bob” Pavey, and Kate Mitchell—will be formally celebrated at an event on May 14, 2026, at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, California.

Standard Template Labs: $49 Million Raised For AI-First IT Service Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Standard Template Labs, an AI-first service management platform, announced its launch alongside a $49 million seed funding round co-led by ICONIQ and CRV. The company aims to transform IT service management by building a platform that automates end-to-end enterprise IT operations.

Rubi: $7.5 Million Raised For CO2-To-Materials Manufacturing Platform As It Secures Over $60 Million In Offtake Agreements

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Rubi, a carbon-to-materials manufacturing company, announced it has raised $7.5 million in new funding as it accelerates the commercialization of its platform that converts CO2 into essential materials. The company also disclosed it has secured more than $60 million in multi-year offtake term sheets with leading fashion brands and manufacturers, signaling growing demand for its technology.

Lehigh University: $10 Million Gift To Transform First-Year Engineering Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Lehigh University announced a $10 million gift to significantly reshape how first-year engineering students begin their academic journey, funding the creation of a new hands-on learning environment and expanding an innovative curriculum that immerses students in real-world problem-solving from day one.

Quorus: $5 Million Raised For Tax-Managed Portfolio Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Quorus, a technology-driven asset manager, announced it has raised $5 million in a seed funding round to expand its custom, tax-managed portfolio infrastructure for active asset managers. The round was anchored by WisdomTree and included participation from Connecticut Innovations, Nassau Financial Group, and other strategic investors across the wealth management industry.

Candex: $40+ Million Series C Extension Raised To Scale Tail-Spend Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Candex, a technology-based vendor management platform focused on simplifying enterprise tail spend, has extended its Series C funding round to more than $40 million with a strategic investment from HSBC, bringing total funding to over $120 million.

GS Power Partners: $250 Million Debt Facility Secured To Expand Distributed Solar Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

GS Power Partners, a distributed generation independent power producer focused on clean energy, announced it has secured a $250 million investment from Deutsche Bank to support its growth strategy and project development pipeline.

Surf Therapeutics: $6 Million Raised As Ultrasound Neuromodulation Company Advances Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Study

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Surf Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing non-invasive ultrasound neuromodulation therapies for immune-mediated diseases, announced positive first-in-human study results alongside an extension of its seed financing round, bringing total funding to approximately $6 million.

University Of Nebraska’s NSRI: $500 Million Contract Awarded To Accelerate Warfighter-Ready Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska has been awarded a $500 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) to advance rapid-response research and development efforts supporting national defense.

University Of Arkansas: $1.9 Million EPA Grant To Study Biochar’s Impact On Water Quality

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $1.9 million to a University of Arkansas researcher to investigate how biochar can be used to improve water quality by reducing nutrient runoff from agricultural waste.

Turquoise Health: $40 Million Raised For Healthcare Payments And Contracting Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Turquoise Health, a healthcare pricing and payments platform, announced it has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Adams Street Partners, and Yosemite.

Fidium: $665 Million Asset-Backed Securitization Strengthens Fiber Internet Company’s Capital Structure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Fidium, a fiber internet and network services company, announced the closing of a $664.6 million asset-backed securitization, marking its third such transaction in less than a year as it continues to expand its fiber network footprint.

Nouveau Monde Graphite: $335 Million Debt Financing Secured For Matawinie Mine Phase-2 Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nouveau Monde Graphite has secured a fully committed senior project debt package totaling $335 million to support the construction and development of its Phase-2 Matawinie Mine in Québec, marking a significant milestone as the company advances toward a final investment decision.

Northleaf Capital: John Rikhtegar Appointed As Vice President For Private Equity And Venture Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Northleaf Capital Partners has appointed John Rikhtegar as Vice President, Private Equity & Venture Capital, based in Toronto, as the firm continues to expand its capabilities across venture capital and growth equity investing. In this role, Rikhtegar will play a key part in supporting Northleaf’s investment strategy, with responsibilities spanning deal origination, investment evaluation, due diligence, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. His addition reflects the firm’s continued focus on identifying high-growth opportunities and deepening its presence in the venture and growth equity ecosystem.

Local Bounti: $15 Million Raised To Advance Indoor Agriculture Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Local Bounti announced it has secured $15 million in new capital through a convertible note issued to an existing strategic investor, providing additional financial flexibility as the company continues executing its growth strategy.

WellSaid: Venture Debt Financing From Multiplier Capital To Support Enterprise Voice AI Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

WellSaid Labs announced it has secured a venture debt financing from Multiplier Capital as part of a broader strategy focused on growth with capital efficiency and minimal equity dilution. The Seattle-based enterprise voice AI company said the financing reflects its strong fundamentals, including high gross margins, proprietary technology, and a growing roster of enterprise customers.