Venture Capital

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.

Halogen Ventures: Female-Founded Portfolio Surpasses 100 Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Halogen Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on startups with at least one female founder, announced it has surpassed 100 investments in female-founded companies since its launch in 2015. The milestone positions the firm among the largest venture portfolios in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to backing women entrepreneurs.

Sands Capital: $1.1 Billion Raised For Global Innovation Fund III Targeting Late-Stage Technology Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Sands Capital announced the closing of its Global Innovation Fund III with $1.1 billion in commitments, surpassing its initial target and drawing support from both new and existing investors.

MidOcean Energy: $1.2 Billion Raised For LNG Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas company formed and managed by EIG, announced it has raised more than $1.2 billion in equity capital, exceeding its initial $1.0 billion target and signaling strong investor demand for exposure to the LNG sector.

GridBeyond: €12 Million Raised To Expand AI Energy Optimization Platform Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

GridBeyond announced that Samsung Ventures has joined its shareholder base as part of a €12 million equity investment round, alongside existing investors including Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima, Energy Impact Partners, Mirova, ABB, Constellation Technology Ventures, and Act Venture Capital.

VST BIO: $45 Million Series A Raised To Advance Stroke Therapeutic VB-001

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

VST BIO, a biotechnology company developing treatments for vascular diseases, announced the closing of its Series A financing round to support the advancement of its lead stroke therapy candidate, VB-001. The round was led by Coefficient Giving, a philanthropic funder focused on high-impact scientific and global health initiatives, whose partners have invested a total of $45 million in the company since its founding in 2020.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure: $300 Million Credit Facility Supports 900 MW Power Capacity Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Solaris Energy Infrastructure announced a major expansion of its power generation capabilities alongside new financing, positioning the company to meet rising demand across data center, energy, and industrial markets.

Varex Imaging: $490 Million Credit Facility Refinancing To Strengthen Balance Sheet And Lower Interest Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Varex Imaging, a medical imaging components manufacturer, announced it has successfully completed a major debt refinancing through a new credit agreement totaling $490 million.

Polestar: $300 Million Equity Financing Strengthens Electric Vehicle Maker’s Balance Sheet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Polestar announced it has secured $300 million in new equity financing from a group of global investors, marking the latest step in a broader capital-raising effort that has raised a total of $1 billion since December 2025.

Nexus Energy Partners: $100 Million Credit Facility Expansion With UMB Bank To Support Anadarko Basin Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nexus Energy Partners announced the closing of an amended and restated senior secured credit facility with UMB Bank totaling $100 million, with an initial borrowing base of $45 million. The expanded facility builds on the company’s existing relationship with the bank and is intended to provide additional capital to support continued growth.

Surf AI: $57 Million Raised For AI-Native Security Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Surf AI, an agentic operations platform focused on modern enterprise security, announced its launch alongside $57 million in funding to accelerate development and adoption of its AI-driven security execution platform. The funding round was led by Accel, with participation from Cyberstarts and Boldstart Ventures.

V-Glass: $3 Million Raised For Vacuum Insulated Glass Pilot Plant Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

V-Glass, an R&D firm focused on next-generation vacuum-insulated glass (VIG), announced it has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and its affiliate, Neglected Climate Opportunities.

Knox Systems: $25 Million Raised To Accelerate AI-Managed Cloud And 90-Day FedRAMP Authorization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Knox Systems, the largest federal AI-managed cloud provider, announced it has raised $25 million in Series A funding to scale its platform and accelerate access to federal markets for commercial software providers. The round was led by B Capital, with participation from M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, Okta Ventures, MongoDB Ventures, Hearst Ventures, and Benchstrength, along with previous investors Felicis, Ridgeline, and FirsthandVC.

Gradient: $220 Million Raised For AI Seed Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Gradient, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on artificial intelligence startups, announced it has closed its fifth flagship seed fund, totaling $220 million, bringing its total assets under management to nearly $1.2 billion across five funds. Founded in 2017, the firm has positioned itself as one of the earliest dedicated AI venture funds, investing at the pre-seed and seed stages across applications, agentic platforms, and AI-powered real-world systems.

Definity: $7 Million Raised For Healthcare Workforce Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Definity, a vendor-neutral healthcare workforce platform, announced it has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Accrete Health Partners, the digital venture arm of Bon Secours Mercy Health, with participation from additional investors.

Conduit Health: $17 Million Raised For Insurance-Covered Medical Supplies Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Conduit Health announced that it has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round to expand its vertically integrated platform that streamlines access to insurance-covered medical supplies for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The round was led by Drive Capital with participation from prior investors XYZ Ventures, Twelve Below, and Eniac Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $22 million.

R1 Therapeutics: $77.5 Million Raised To Advance Kidney Disease Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

R1 Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on kidney disease, has launched with an oversubscribed $77.5 million Series A financing to advance a first-in-class treatment for hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Mestag Therapeutics: $40 Million Raised To Advance Fibroblast Immunology Cancer Therapies Into Clinic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Mestag Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on fibroblast immunology, has announced the closing of a $40 million financing round, bringing its total funding to more than $95 million. The round was backed by SV Health Investors, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., Forbion, GV (Google Ventures), and Northpond Ventures.

Sequential: $3.5 Million Raised By Skin Microbiome Testing Company For AI-Powered Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Sequential, a genomic testing company focused on non-invasive human clinical samples, announced it has raised $3.5 million in its first equity funding round, bringing its total funding to $7.5 million, including both dilutive and non-dilutive capital.

Orion Resource Partners: $2.2 Billion Fundraise Brings AUM Above $9 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Orion Resource Partners LP, a global investment firm focused on metals and materials, announced the final close of its Mine Finance Fund IV at approximately $2.2 billion, marking the largest fundraise in the firm’s history and bringing total assets under management to well over $9 billion.

Ironlight Group: $21 Million Series A Raised To Expand Infrastructure For Tokenized Securities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Ironlight Group, a financial technology company building infrastructure for tokenized securities, announced it has raised $21 million in a Series A financing round to scale its regulated marketplace and technology platform.

Eileen: $1 Million Secured To Scale AI-Driven Retail Execution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Eileen Inc., a next-generation retail technology platform, announced it has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven retail execution capabilities. The round was led by Top Shelf Ventures, with the capital earmarked to scale the company’s platform, grow its technical team, and accelerate its go-to-market strategy.