Venture Capital

AvantGuard: $2.65 Million In NIH Grants Closed To Advance Next Generation Antimicrobial Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

AvantGuard, an Ithaca-based biotechnology company developing antimicrobial technologies inspired by natural human immune defenses, has been awarded three National Institutes of Health grants totaling $2.65 million. The new funding expands the company’s research pipeline across surface disinfection, dermatology, and chronic wound care as it advances its proprietary Avantamine molecule toward multiple clinical and commercial applications.

Pura Vida Miami: Strategic Investment Secured From TSG Consumer To Accelerate National Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Pura Vida Miami announced that it has received a strategic growth minority investment from TSG Consumer, marking a significant milestone for the fast-growing premium café and lifestyle brand.

FMC: €100 Million Raised To Advance Next Generation Memory Chips

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Semiconductor company FMC has secured €100 million in new capital to accelerate the commercialization of its next-generation DRAM+ and 3D CACHE+ memory technologies as global demand for energy-efficient AI infrastructure continues to grow. The raise combines €77 million in oversubscribed Series C equity financing with €23 million in public funding sourced from the IPCEI ME/CT program and the European Innovation Council, making it one of the largest semiconductor funding rounds in Europe.

dSilo: Strategic Investment Secured From Wellington To Accelerate AI Expansion And Enterprise Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

dSilo announced a new strategic investment from Wellington Management, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across procurement, finance, and commercial operations. The funding will accelerate the development of dSilo’s domain-specific AI models, including ProcureGPT, while supporting the company’s ability to keep pace with increasing demand from enterprises.

The Partner Companies Secures Over $200 Million In New Credit Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

The Partner Companies announced the completion of a credit facility exceeding $200 million, a financing arrangement led by Huntington Bank that significantly expands the company’s capital resources and strengthens its ability to scale advanced manufacturing operations.

Carbon: $60 Million Raised To Advance Advanced Manufacturing Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Carbon announced that it has raised $60 million in new funding, marking one of the most significant recent investments in the additive manufacturing sector. The round was led by long-time supporters, including Sequoia Capital, Silver Lake, adidas, Baillie Gifford, Madrone, and Northgate. The company said the capital will support its efforts to scale production capacity as it moves closer to achieving cash flow-positive operations.

Apollo And Virgin Atlantic Finalize $745 Million Financing To Strengthen Fleet And Balance Sheet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Apollo and Virgin Atlantic have completed a $745 million senior secured financing agreement backed by the airline’s portfolio of take-off and landing slots at London Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The transaction was executed through Apollo-managed funds and affiliates and is intended to provide significant liquidity support for Virgin Atlantic’s long-term growth strategy.

Visa Direct Launches Stablecoin Payouts Pilot To Accelerate Access To Funds For Creators And Gig Workers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Visa introduced a significant new pilot at Web Summit that allows businesses using Visa Direct to send payouts directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets, providing creators, freelancers, and gig workers with faster access to USD-backed digital dollars. The program represents a significant expansion of Visa’s money movement capabilities and reflects growing demand among global digital workers for quicker and more predictable payments.

LendingPoint: New Capital Secured To Accelerate Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

LendingPoint announced a new round of capital financing that will support a major expansion of its technology platform, product suite, and customer reach as it prepares for accelerated growth in 2026. The AI-driven consumer credit and loan servicing company stated that the investment, which includes participation from both existing and new investors, will enhance its ability to scale while advancing its long-term strategy.

American Community Lending Secures $17.5 Million To Accelerate Bridge Lending Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

American Community Lending announced the closing of its inaugural $17.5 million investment-grade corporate note financing, marking a significant capital milestone for the Dallas-based real estate bridge lender. The new funding will support expanded lending operations and fuel continued portfolio growth as the Company deepens its presence in commercial real estate construction financing.

Rage Biotech: Monash University Spin-Off Raises A$29 Million Series A To Advance RNA Therapeutics Toward Clinical Trials

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

RAGE Biotech, a Monash University spin-off, has secured A$29 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development of its next-generation RNA-based therapeutics for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. The investment represents a significant milestone for the company as it advances its lead program, RB042, toward first-in-human clinical studies targeting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and related inflammatory lung conditions.

Forza Invests In KitchenSync And Helps Secure $10 Million Credit Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Forza Holdings announced a series of strategic investments in KitchenSync, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial reporting and back office software supporting the restaurant and hospitality sectors. The Newport Beach-based structured and specialty private financing firm confirmed both a debt investment and a convertible note investment in the company, deepening a partnership that has expanded significantly in recent months.

Google Announces $40 Billion Texas Expansion To Bolster AI And Cloud Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Google is making one of its most significant U.S. commitments to date with a new $40 billion investment in Texas through 2027, expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence footprint across the state. The company, which has operated in Texas for more than 15 years, said the funding will support the development of new cloud and AI infrastructure, including data-center campuses in Armstrong and Haskell Counties.