Venture Capital

Abenex: €180 Million Raised For Small Cap Fund II Targeting European SMEs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

French private equity firm Abenex has closed its second small cap fund at €180 million, exceeding its €160 million target. The fundraise marks a step up from its predecessor vehicle, which closed at €125 million, and reflects continued investor appetite for Abenex’s strategy focused on lower mid-market businesses across Europe. The firm said the fund attracted a mix of institutional and private investors, including pension funds, asset managers, banks, and family offices.

RFG Advisory: Majority Acquisition Of RVA Wealth Management Expands Capital Solutions Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

RFG Advisory, a hybrid registered investment advisor platform based in Birmingham, Alabama, has completed its first majority acquisition by acquiring RVA Wealth Management, marking a significant milestone in its capital solutions strategy and long-term growth plans.

Ares Management: $1.7 Billion Raised For Private-Credit Continuation Vehicle With Antares (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Ares Management has launched a $1.7 billion private-credit continuation vehicle in partnership with Antares Capital, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, marking the latest expansion of activity in the fast-growing credit secondaries market.

CurrentClient: $1.25 Million Raised For Financial Advisor Communication Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

CurrentClient, a communication platform designed for financial advisors, announced it has raised $1.25 million in seed funding. The round was led by Thicket Ventures, with the investment supporting the company’s continued expansion and product development.

Neion Bio: $11 Million Raised For Biomanufacturing Platform And Biosimilar Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Neion Bio, a biotechnology company focused on advancing biologic medicines through novel manufacturing approaches, has emerged from stealth with approximately $11 million in funding and announced a commercial partnership to co-develop and supply biosimilars.

ai&: $50 Million Raised For Vertically Integrated AI Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ai&, a Tokyo-based AI technology company, has launched with $50 million in seed funding alongside more than $2 billion in committed data center capital, positioning itself to build a vertically integrated AI infrastructure and services platform for the global market.

Galdera Labs: €1.5 Million Raised For AI Financial Modeling Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Galdera Labs, a Stockholm-based financial modeling platform powered by artificial intelligence, has raised €1.5 million in pre-seed funding to advance its technology designed to move finance teams beyond traditional spreadsheet-based workflows.

Sous: €4 Million Raised For AI Hospitality Growth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Sous, an Amsterdam-based AI-driven growth platform for the hospitality industry, has raised €4 million in seed funding to expand its product capabilities and accelerate its European rollout.

Censys: $70 Million Raised To Expand Internet Intelligence Platform And AI Security Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Censys announced that it has raised $70 million in strategic funding to accelerate the expansion of its Internet intelligence platform and advance AI-driven security solutions. The financing includes a $40 million Series D equity round alongside $30 million in debt financing.

ContractorHUB: Strategic Investment Raised To Modernize Contracting Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ContractorHUB, an AI-native operating system designed for contracting businesses, has secured a significant early-stage SAFE investment from a group of experienced industry operators. The round includes current customers and former clients of the company’s founders, signaling strong alignment between the platform’s development and the real-world needs of contractors.

Prime Healthcare: $104 Million Invested In Illinois Hospitals To Expand Care And Save 13,000 Jobs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Prime Healthcare has invested more than $104 million in its first year operating in Illinois, strengthening hospital operations, expanding clinical services, and preserving over 13,000 healthcare jobs while creating more than 1,000 new roles across eight facilities.

Walker & Dunlop: $132 Million Multifamily Development Financing Arranged In Richmond’s Scott’s Addition District

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Walker & Dunlop announced that it has arranged a joint venture equity partnership and construction financing for a $132 million multifamily redevelopment project in Richmond, Virginia’s Scott’s Addition District. The project will transform the former Greyhound bus terminal site into a large-scale residential and retail community.

Polestar: $339 Million Debt Conversion Strengthens Balance Sheet And Consolidates Polestar 3 Production In U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Polestar announced a series of financial and operational updates aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and improving manufacturing efficiency, including a significant debt-to-equity conversion and plans to consolidate production of its Polestar 3 model in the United States.

WHOOP: $575 Million At $10.1 Billion Valuation Raised For Wearable Health Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

WHOOP announced it has raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, marking a major step forward in its efforts to build a global personalized health platform.