Venture Capital

OpenAI: $1.5 Billion Reportedly Committed To Private Equity Joint Venture To Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

OpenAI is set to commit up to $1.5 billion to a new joint venture with private equity firms designed to accelerate the adoption of its workplace and business-focused AI tools, according to a Reuters report. The venture, known internally as DeployCo and structured as a Delaware-based limited liability company, is expected to be valued at $10 billion in a funding round anticipated to close in early May.

Decade Energy: €22 Million Raised To Scale Depot Power Infrastructure For European Truck Electrification

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Decade Energy, a Paris-based company building power infrastructure at logistics depots, has raised €22 million to scale deployment across France, expand its product offering, and enter new international markets. The round was led by Eiffel Investment Group and SET Ventures, with continued backing from existing investors Ananda Impact Ventures and Contrarian Ventures.

Harbinger Sports Partners: $450 Million Raised In Initial Closing Of Fund I Strategy For Professional Sports Ownership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Harbinger Sports Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused exclusively on minority stake investments in professional sports franchises, has secured over $450 million in assets under management following the initial closing of its Fund I strategy. The closing was anchored by leading private wealth platforms, alongside family offices and institutional capital investors seeking long-term exposure to professional sports ownership.

Cloudsmith: $72 Million Series C Raised To Secure The AI-Powered Software Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Cloudsmith, a universal artifact management platform based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has raised $72 million in a Series C financing round to accelerate product development and expand its go-to-market capabilities as enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven software development. The round was led by TCV and included participation from Insight Partners, along with other existing investors.

Rilian: $17.5 Million In Seed Funding Raised To Advance Agentic AI For Cyber And Defense Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Rilian, a McLean, Virginia-based provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration, has raised $17.5 million in seed and seed extension funding to expand its agentic AI platform across the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and other Allied nations. The round was led by 8VC, First In, and Tamarack Global, with participation from 8090 Industries, Liquid 2 Ventures, Perot Jain, and Protego Ventures. Proceeds will support go-to-market efforts, engineering talent acquisition, and research and development in agentic AI-powered cyber and defense technology solutions for commercial markets and nation-scale environments.

The Many: Majority Stake In CatalystXR Expands Global Immersive Technology Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

The Many announced it has acquired a majority stake in CatalystXR, expanding its capabilities in XR, VR, and AR as part of its global growth strategy.

Firenze: £6 Million Raised For Wealth Management Credit Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Firenze, a fintech platform focused on credit infrastructure for wealth management, has secured £6 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by AlbionVC, with follow-on backing from existing investors including Outward VC and Form Ventures. The raise comes just 12 months after its £2.5 million seed round and reflects accelerating institutional adoption of its Lombard lending technology.

Cerberus Capital Management: $2.3 Billion Continuation Vehicle Closed For Subsea Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Cerberus Capital Management has closed a $2.3 billion single-asset continuation vehicle for Subsea Communications, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the critical digital infrastructure company. The transaction was led by CVC Secondary Partners.

Lumira Ventures: First Close Of Fund V Advances $200 Million Healthcare Investment Strategy Across North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Lumira Ventures announced the first closing of Lumira Ventures V, LP, its latest healthcare-focused venture fund, targeting a final size of $200 million.

Polymarket: $15 Billion Valuation Talks Highlight Rapid Rise Of Prediction Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Polymarket is seeking to raise approximately $400 million in new funding, which would build on a previously reported $600 million investment and further cement its position as one of the most highly valued companies in the emerging event-based trading market, according to a Bloomberg report.

HarbourVest Partners: $2.4 Billion Close Of Fund XIII Highlights Continued Demand For Primary Private Markets Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HarbourVest Partners announced the final close of its thirteenth U.S. flagship primary fund, HarbourVest Fund XIII, with approximately $2.4 billion in total capital commitments.

Protos Security: Acquisition Of AT-RISK International Accelerates Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Protos Security announced it has acquired AT-RISK International, a globally recognized provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services, marking a significant step in Protos’ strategy to build a software-enabled, integrated protection platform with global reach.

Andreessen Horowitz Invests In MTS As New Media Platform Aims To Redefine Real-Time Information Consumption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz announced its investment in MTS, a newly launched media company, with the acronym standing for “Monitoring the Situation.” The name underscores the company’s core focus on continuously tracking, analyzing, and explaining fast-moving events as they unfold across the internet and the broader media ecosystem.

Coral: $12.5 Million Raised To Automate Healthcare Administrative Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Coral has raised $12.5 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed and Z47, as the company scales its platform designed to automate administrative workflows across the U.S. healthcare system.

OrangeQS: €15 Million Seed Extension And Industry Partnerships Advance Quantum Chip Testing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OrangeQS announced the extension of its seed funding round to €15 million with a new investment from the European Innovation Council Fund, alongside the launch of a strategic partnership program with leading quantum hardware companies.

brainjo: €2 Million Seed Round To Advance VR-Based Digital Therapies For ADHD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

brainjo GmbH announced it has raised €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of virtual reality-based digital therapeutics, with an initial focus on treating children with ADHD. The round was led by HTGF High-Tech Gründerfonds, with participation from MEDICE – The Health Family, Andreas Weinhut, and angel investors from better ventures. The funding will support regulatory approval efforts for brainjo’s first VR-based Digital Health Application (DiGA), designed to be prescribed by healthcare providers and reimbursed through health insurance systems.

Planetary: $28 Million Raise To Scale Fermentation Platform For Sustainable Protein And Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

planetary announced it has raised $28 million in a combined equity and credit financing to expand its global fermentation platform and accelerate production of sustainable protein and food ingredients.

DFF Ventures: €70 Million Fund III Close Expands Global Investment In Real-World Software And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

DFF Ventures announced the final close of its third fund, DFF Ventures III, at €70 million, exceeding its initial target and reflecting strong investor demand.

Passion Capital: $55 Million Raised For Fourth Seed Fund Passion IV Targeting AI, Fintech, And Enterprise Risk Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Passion Capital announced the close of its fourth seed fund, Passion IV, alongside two special purpose vehicles, with a total of $55 million in capital. The fund is fully backed by private investors and will continue the firm’s strategy of writing first checks to founders building in artificial intelligence, fintech, and enterprise risk across the UK and Europe.

Main Street Capital: $15.6 Million Follow-On Investment Supports UBM Acquisition Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Main Street Capital announced a $15.6 million follow-on investment in its portfolio company UBM ParentCo, LLC, supporting the company’s latest strategic acquisition.

Bioxtreme: Strategic Investment From Serra Holding And Plaxtreme Launch Advance Neurorehabilitation Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Bioxtreme announced a new strategic investment led by Serra Holding, bringing its total funding to $15 million and supporting the global expansion of its AI-powered rehabilitation technologies alongside the launch of its next-generation device, Plaxtreme.

Humble: $24 Million Seed Round Fuels Launch Of Autonomous, Cabless Electric Freight Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Humble emerged from stealth with $24 million in seed funding to develop a new class of fully autonomous, cabless electric haulers designed to transform freight transportation. The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from Energy Impact Partners and other investors. The funding will support continued vehicle development, expansion of the company’s autonomy stack, pilot deployments, and early manufacturing efforts.

HQLAx: Strategic Investment From Fintech And Blockchain Firms To Support Growth And Canton Network Migration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HQLAx, a digital collateral mobility solutions provider, announced that it has secured strategic minority investments from Broadridge Financial Solutions and Digital Asset as part of its Series C–1 funding round.

Exergy3: £10 Million Seed Round To Scale Industrial Heat Decarbonisation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Exergy3, a University of Edinburgh spinout, announced it has raised £10 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its energy storage technology targeting industrial decarbonization, grid balancing, and energy security.

Audrey AI: $1.8 Million Pre-Seed To Transform Financial Auditing With Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Audrey AI announced it has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to scale its purpose-built artificial intelligence platform designed for financial auditors. The round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and Delta Partners, with participation from Enterprise Ireland, Donnchadh Casey, Conor Jones, and a group of former Big Four auditors.

ViewsML: $4.9 Million Seed Funding Raised To Commercialize AI-Powered Virtual Biomarker Staining Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

ViewsML announced it has raised $4.9 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate commercialization of its virtual biomarker staining platform. The round was led by Wittington Ventures, with participation from Continuum Health Ventures and Mayo Clinic, alongside existing investors including RiSC Capital, Debiopharm, WUTIF, Defined, and e-Fund.

EagleNXT: $10 Million Investment In ThirdEye Systems And U.S. Joint Venture Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

EagleNXT announced a $10 million strategic investment in ThirdEye Systems Ltd. and the formation of a new joint venture, ThirdEye USA, to expand counter-drone capabilities across North America.

RTX: Pratt & Whitney Invests $100 Million To Expand U.S. MRO Capacity For GTF Engines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

RTX announced that its subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is investing more than $100 million to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) footprint across key U.S. facilities.

NorthWall Capital: Three Partner Promotions Strengthen European Private Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

NorthWall Capital announced the promotion of Artem Kontyaev, Scott Carpenter, and Garrett Holmes to Partner, effective immediately, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s senior leadership as it continues to scale its private credit platform across Western Europe.

OSI Systems: $235 Million Homeland Defense Contract For Over-The-Horizon Radar Subsystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OSI Systems announced it has secured an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed value of approximately $235 million to produce and integrate a homeland defense over-the-horizon radar transmit subsystem. The system is designed to support long-range tracking of multiple target types beyond traditional line-of-sight limitations, enabling enhanced situational awareness in complex operational environments.