Venture Capital

NAVER D2SF Invests in 23i to Advance Virtual Entertainment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

NAVER’s venture arm D2SF has invested in 23i, a South Korea–based virtual entertainment startup focused on building multi-persona digital artists and scalable fan experiences.

Seabury Capital Management Announces $2.5 Billion Commitment By The Al Mazroui Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Seabury Capital Management announced a major milestone for its MBV Investments LP fund, securing $3.0 billion in initial commitments toward a $10 billion target. The anchor investment comes from the Al Mazroui Group, which committed $2.5 billion, alongside a $500 million gemstone-backed contribution from Senglea Capital, the fund’s Special Limited Partner.

Airties To Acquire Aprecomm To Expand AI Connectivity Platform And Accelerate Growth In Emerging Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Airties announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aprecomm, an AI-driven broadband connectivity software company, to strengthen its Connectivity Experience Management platform and expand its presence in high-growth broadband markets, including India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, and other developing regions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Overbay Capital Partners Completes Strategic Investment From Charlesbank Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Overbay Capital Partners announced it has completed a previously announced strategic growth investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction, which was first revealed in March 2026, provides Overbay with additional capital to support its next phase of expansion while allowing the firm's leadership team to retain control over all investment decisions. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

GIM Raises $20 Million Series A To Advance Agentic AI Investing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

GIM (Grace Investment Machine) announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its AI-native investment technology platform focused on autonomous, agentic investing systems.

VENU Secures $150 Million C-PACE Financing to Complete Two New Amphitheaters

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Venu Holding announced that it has identified more than $150 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing to complete construction of two new amphitheaters. The non-dilutive financing was arranged by CBRE Group and is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.

65 Equity Partners Invests In Theop To Support European Expansion And M&A Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

65 Equity Partners announced a partnership investment in Theop, an independent provider of real estate client representation services in France and across Europe. As part of the transaction, Theop's founders, Julien Palengat and Sébastien Alphand, will remain the company's largest shareholders alongside management, while existing investor Florac is reinvesting to support the next phase of growth. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

QuantumDiamonds Raises €91 Million To Scale Quantum Chip Inspection Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

QuantumDiamonds, a Munich-based semiconductor equipment company developing quantum-based chip inspection technology, announced it has raised €91 million to expand production of its next-generation semiconductor inspection systems. The financing includes a €15 million equity round led by World Fund and €76 million in non-dilutive funding approved under the European Chips Act.

Pixel-Flo Raises £5.25 Million Seed Round To Scale MicroLED Manufacturing Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Pixel-Flo, a University of Sheffield spin-out developing technology to address a major manufacturing bottleneck for MicroLED displays, announced it has raised £5.25 million in Seed funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Northern Gritstone, with participation from SCVC, Parkwalk’s Northern Universities Venture Fund, and HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds).

Kraken Technology Group Raises $175 Million Series B At $1 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

British maritime defense technology company Kraken Technology Group announced it has raised $175 million in Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation to accelerate development of its uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), expand payload capabilities, and scale localized manufacturing operations worldwide.

Rubrik To Invest £375 Million In UK And Establish London As EMEA Headquarters

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Rubrik announced plans to invest more than £375 million (approximately $500 million) in the UK over the next five years while naming London as its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) headquarters. The investment underscores the UK's growing importance to Rubrik's global business and supports the company's continued expansion across the region.

Kapture CX Secures $10 Million Pre-Series B Funding To Scale Agentic Enterprise Stack

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Kapture CX, a verticalized full-stack agentic AI platform, has closed a $10 million pre-Series B round led by Bajaj Finserv Ventures, marking the firm’s first investment in the AI space. Existing investors Cactus Venture Partners and India Alternatives also participated in the round.

Velocity Raises $27 Million Seed To Help AI Companies Turn Growth Into Sustainable Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Velocity announced that it raised $27 million in seed funding to help AI-native software companies turn rapid user growth into sustainable revenue. The round was led by NFX and Red Dot Capital Partners. Stardom Ventures, Corner Ventures, and Transcend also participated in the round. Velocity plans to use the funding to support its AI monetization infrastructure.

Blue Owl Capital Complete Acquisition Of Spire Healthcare Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Blue Owl Capital announced that funds managed by the firm, together with Moor Park Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 acute-care hospitals operated by Spire Healthcare Group.

Alta Raises $25 Million Series A To Redefine Go-To-Market Architecture For Revenue Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Alta announced that it raised $25 million in Series A funding. The company describes itself as an AI System of Actions for go-to-market teams. The round was led by IN Venture, with participation from Mindset Ventures, Skywell Capital, LeumiTech77, and existing investors Entrée Capital, Target Global, and Verissimo Ventures. Prominent angel investors and scout funds also joined the round.

Venus Aerospace Raises $91 Million Series B To Mature Flight-Proven RDRE Propulsion Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Venus Aerospace announced the close of a $91 million Series B financing round to scale development and production of its rotating detonation rocket engine technology. The round was led by Mercury Fund, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, MESH, PEAK6, Draper Associates, Starboard Star Venture Capital, Green Sands Equity, and other new and existing strategic and institutional investors.

Prime Intellect Raises $130 Million Series A To Build Open Superintelligence Stack

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Prime Intellect announced that it raised $130 million in Series A funding to build what it describes as the open superintelligence stack. The round was led by Radical Ventures, with participation from NVIDIA Ventures, Intel Capital, Dell Technologies Capital, and existing investors.

ExchangiFi Announces Strategic Investment From Prosperity Venture Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

ExchangiFi announced a strategic investment from Prosperity Venture Partners, the family office of investor and wealth management entrepreneur Tommy Mayes. As part of the investment, Mayes will join ExchangiFi’s board of directors.

Arctos Keystone Partners Fund I Closes At $6.2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Arctos announced the final close of Arctos Keystone Partners Fund I, its inaugural fund dedicated to providing bespoke growth capital and financing to alternative asset managers. Arctos is a business of KKR.

Peachtree Group Completes First Investment Through Special Situations Fund I

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Peachtree Group announced the first investment completed through Peachtree Special Situations Fund I. The investment marks an important milestone for the commercial real estate investment firm’s newest equity strategy.

Lightyear Capital Makes Strategic Investment In Corestream

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Lightyear Capital announced a strategic investment in Corestream. Corestream is a voluntary benefits and employee savings technology platform focused on serving employers, employees, brokers, carriers, and partners.

Pearl Health Raises $110 Million To Expand AI Platform For Medicare Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Pearl Health announced a $110 million capital raise to expand its AI platform for providers caring for Medicare patients. The financing includes a $50 million equity round led by Andreessen Horowitz and a $60 million credit facility led by Trinity Capital.

Hypefy Raises $7.2 Million Series A To Scale Creator Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Hypefy announced that it has closed a $7.2 million Series A funding round. The round was led by AYMO Ventures. Returning investors Interactive Venture Partners, Oktogon Ventures, and Euroventures also participated in the financing. Their continued participation reflects ongoing investor support for Hypefy’s growth and its position in the creator marketing market.

Venture Capital

NAVER D2SF Invests in 23i to Advance Virtual Entertainment

Seabury Capital Management Announces $2.5 Billion Commitment By The Al Mazroui Group

Airties To Acquire Aprecomm To Expand AI Connectivity Platform And Accelerate Growth In Emerging Markets

Overbay Capital Partners Completes Strategic Investment From Charlesbank Capital Partners

GIM Raises $20 Million Series A To Advance Agentic AI Investing Platform

VENU Secures $150 Million C-PACE Financing to Complete Two New Amphitheaters

65 Equity Partners Invests In Theop To Support European Expansion And M&A Growth

QuantumDiamonds Raises €91 Million To Scale Quantum Chip Inspection Technology

Pixel-Flo Raises £5.25 Million Seed Round To Scale MicroLED Manufacturing Technology

Kraken Technology Group Raises $175 Million Series B At $1 Billion Valuation

Rubrik To Invest £375 Million In UK And Establish London As EMEA Headquarters

Kapture CX Secures $10 Million Pre-Series B Funding To Scale Agentic Enterprise Stack

Velocity Raises $27 Million Seed To Help AI Companies Turn Growth Into Sustainable Revenue

Blue Owl Capital Complete Acquisition Of Spire Healthcare Portfolio

Alta Raises $25 Million Series A To Redefine Go-To-Market Architecture For Revenue Teams

Venus Aerospace Raises $91 Million Series B To Mature Flight-Proven RDRE Propulsion Systems

Prime Intellect Raises $130 Million Series A To Build Open Superintelligence Stack

ExchangiFi Announces Strategic Investment From Prosperity Venture Partners

Arctos Keystone Partners Fund I Closes At $6.2 Billion

Peachtree Group Completes First Investment Through Special Situations Fund I

Lightyear Capital Makes Strategic Investment In Corestream

Pearl Health Raises $110 Million To Expand AI Platform For Medicare Care

Hypefy Raises $7.2 Million Series A To Scale Creator Marketing Platform

Digiclean Raises €2.5 Million Seed Round To Improve Industrial Fluid Monitoring

Blue Origin Reportedly Raising About $10 Billion At $130 Billion Valuation

MidOcean Energy: Private Department Of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Invests $1.13 Billion

SkyKnight Capital Closes Fund V At $2 Billion Hard Cap

Arkenstone Defense Raises $35 Million Seed To Help Commercial Companies Enter Federal Market

Bregal Milestone Closes Fund III At €915 Million Hard Cap

SambaNova Raises $1 Billion Series F First Close At $11 Billion Valuation