Venture Capital

Unicity Labs Raises $3 Million Seed Funding Round To Scale Peer-To-Peer Infrastructure For Autonomous AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Unicity Labs has raised $3 million in seed funding to advance its peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture designed for autonomous AI agents and agentic marketplaces. The round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Tawasal and Outlier Ventures. The company said the capital will support the development of the Unicity Protocol, which aims to enable AI agents to form trustless, peer-to-peer marketplaces at machine speed.

Hybridity AI Raises SEK 22 Million To Accelerate AI-Driven Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Stockholm-based AI RegTech company Hybridity AI has raised SEK 22 million to accelerate the commercialization of its AI-native compliance platform, Hy5. Founded in 2023, the company has built a system designed to automate the most resource-intensive aspects of regulatory compliance, from interpreting complex regulations to ensuring ongoing adherence.

a21 Acquires Equity Stake In Two12 To Unite Culinary Talent And Global Experiential Platforms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

a21 has acquired an equity stake in Two12, the culinary-focused management company founded by Scott R. Feldman, forming a strategic partnership designed to integrate talent representation with large-scale live experience production. Two12 is backed by Paradigm Talent Agency and its subsidiary Paradigm Media Entertainment. The transaction brings together a21’s event production, marketing, and brand partnership capabilities with Two12’s roster of chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary personalities, creating a unified platform to expand opportunities across food, beverage, hospitality, and media.

Energy Vault Raises $135.5 Million Financing And Reports First Positive Adjusted EBITDA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Energy Vault, a sustainable grid-scale energy storage and AI power infrastructure company, announced it has closed a financing transaction generating $135.5 million in proceeds, net of initial purchaser commissions. The company also previewed selected Q4 2025 financial results, highlighting its first positive quarterly Adjusted EBITDA and continued expansion into AI infrastructure and long-duration energy storage projects in Australia.

PolyGone Systems: Princeton University Spinout Raises $4 Million Seed Round To Scale Microplastic Monitoring And Removal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

PolyGone Systems, a cleantech company and Princeton University spinout focused on microplastic monitoring and removal, announced it has raised $4 million in Seed funding to expand its filtration and water analysis capabilities. The round was led by FYRFLY Venture Partners, with participation from Tech Council Ventures, Interstate Fusion Ventures, Golden Seeds, and angel investors. The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund matched $1.65 million of the raise.

Onshore: $31 Million Series B Raised For AI-Based Tax Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Onshore, an AI-powered tax platform formerly known as SPRX, announced it has raised $31 million in Series B funding to accelerate its expansion across additional U.S. tax and accounting domains. The round was led by FPV Ventures, with participation from Vertex Ventures, ADP Ventures, Y Combinator, and Restive Ventures. The financing brings the company’s total funding to $46 million.

Novig: $75 Million Series B Raised For Sports Prediction Market Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Novig has raised $75 million in a Series B round to expand its trader-first sports prediction market and accelerate its push toward federal regulation. The round was led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Multicoin Capital, Makers Fund, Edge Equity and existing investors Forerunner Ventures, Perceptive Ventures and NFX. The financing brings Novig’s total capital raised to more than $105 million.

Efficient Computer: $60 Million Series A Closed For Energy-Efficient Processor Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Efficient Computer has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate development of its ultra-efficient general-purpose processors designed for artificial intelligence and advanced computing workloads. The round was led by Triatomic Capital, with participation from Eclipse, Union Square Ventures, Overlap Holdings, BoxGroup, RTX Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and Overmatch Ventures, among others. The financing brings the company’s total capital raised to $76 million.

Monark Markets Raises $8.1 Million Strategic Round For Building Brokerage And Wealth Platform Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Monark Markets has raised $8.1 million in strategic financing to accelerate its mission of building standardized infrastructure connecting brokerage firms and wealth platforms to private markets. The round was led by F-Prime, with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners, and BBAE Holdings.

Sift Biosciences Raises $3.7 Million Pre-Seed To Advance T-Cell Booster Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Sift Biosciences has closed an oversubscribed $3.7 million pre-seed financing round to accelerate development of its next-generation peptide immunotherapy platform designed to activate pre-existing memory T cells. The round was co-led by Freeflow Ventures and Lifespan Vision Ventures, with participation from Valuence Ventures, Eisai Innovation, SBI US Gateway Fund, and other early supporters.

JLL Partners Raises $1.4 Billion For Fund IX

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

JLL Partners, a New York-based middle market private equity firm focused on the healthcare, industrials, and business services sectors, announced the final close of JLL Partners Fund IX, L.P., with approximately $1.4 billion in equity commitments.

RF Investment Partners Backs Recapitalization Of Fire & Life Safety Services Platform NSG-Norel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

RF Investment Partners announced it has partnered with Prairie Capital to support the recapitalization of NSG Life Safety and Norel Service Company, which together operate as NSG-Norel, a provider of fire, life safety, and security solutions across New England.

Korsana Biosciences Launches With $175 Million To Advance Alzheimer’s Therapeutics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Korsana Biosciences, a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing novel therapies to reduce the burden of neurodegenerative diseases, announced its emergence from stealth with $175 million in funding from a syndicate of healthcare investors.

Payra Raises $15 Million Growth Investment From Edison Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Payra, a B2B payments and accounts receivable automation platform built for blue-collar and construction-oriented businesses operating on legacy enterprise resource planning systems, announced that it has raised a $15 million growth equity investment from Edison Partners.

Aliro Raises $15 Million In Oversubscribed Round To Advance Physics-Based Cybersecurity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Aliro announced that it has raised $15 million in an oversubscribed funding round aimed at advancing what it describes as the next major paradigm shift in cybersecurity: moving digital trust from mathematical assumptions to the laws of physics. The round was led by Gutbrain Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Cisco Investments, as well as new investors Argon Ventures and Wonderstone Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Murata. The capital will support expanded deployments, ecosystem partnerships, and the company’s broader mission to redefine global security infrastructure.

Battery Ventures Raises $3.25 Billion For Fund XV To Back AI And Software Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Battery Ventures announced the close of a new $3.25 billion fund, Battery Ventures XV, to continue backing technology companies globally, with a focus on the U.S., Europe, and Israel. The oversubscribed fund was completed in a single close and comes as the firm continues investing across both the venture capital and buyout markets. The raise follows 15 announced exit events for Battery in 2025 and more than $10 billion in liquidity realized over the past five years, reflecting the firm's stage-diversified approach.

HGGC Closes $3.2 Billion Fifth Flagship Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

HGGC, the Palo Alto-based middle-market private equity firm co-founded by Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, announced that it has raised $3.2 billion for its fifth flagship fund, surpassing its target and hard cap in what remains a competitive fundraising environment for private markets.

DG Matrix Raises $60 Million Series A To Scale Power Infrastructure For AI And Electrification

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

DG Matrix announced it has closed a $60 million Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $100 million as it looks to accelerate the deployment of next-generation power infrastructure for AI data centers and broader electrification. The oversubscribed round was led by Engine Ventures, with participation from Helios Climate Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Fine Structure Ventures, MCJ and Sabanci Climate Ventures. Existing investors, including ABB, also committed additional capital.

Wayflyer Secures $250 Million Credit Facility From ATLAS SP Partners To Expand SME Funding Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Wayflyer, a working-capital provider for fast-growing small businesses, has secured a $250 million, two-year credit facility from ATLAS SP Partners, the warehouse finance and securitized products business majority owned by Apollo funds.

Guardian Capital Partners Closes $441 Million Fund IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Guardian Capital Partners announced the final closing of Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV with $441 million in total capital commitments, reaching its hard cap in seven months from first close to final close. The fund was oversubscribed, supported by strong demand from a global base of institutional and private investors.

ProSomnus: $38 Million Strategic Investment Raised To Scale Smart Sleep Medicine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, a pioneer in Smart Sleep Medicine and the leading non-CPAP therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), announced a strategic investment from Catalio Capital Management, L.P. to accelerate the global expansion of its technology-enabled sleep health platform.

LanzaJet: $47 Million At $650 Million Valuation Raised For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology company and fuels producer, announced the first close of a $135 million target equity investment round at a $650 million pre-money enterprise valuation, securing a combined $47 million in capital alongside a previously awarded UK government grant.

Ownwell: $50 Million Series B Secured For Property Tax Appeals Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Ownwell, a property tax appeals platform focused on helping U.S. homeowners reduce their property tax bills, announced it has raised $50 million in Series B financing and launched a new National Appeals Packet to expand its services nationwide. The round brings the company’s total funding to $74 million.

Soundcore Capital Partners Closes $450 Million Oversubscribed Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Soundcore Capital Partners announced the successful final close of Soundcore Capital Partners Fund III LP at $450 million in capital commitments, with total demand exceeding its self-imposed hard cap.

Ascent: $45 Million Series C Raised For Student Lending Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Ascent, a San Diego-based student lending platform, announced it has closed a $45 million Series C financing round amid shifting federal loan policies that are driving increased demand for private education financing. The new capital comes as caps on federal student loans push more graduate students and career-focused learners toward private lenders to cover tuition gaps.

Adronite: $5 Million Raised For AI Codebase Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Adronite, an AI-powered codebase intelligence platform, announced it has secured $5 million in Series A funding in a round led by Gatemore Capital Management. As part of the transaction, Gatemore Managing Partner Liad Meidar has been appointed Chair of Adronite’s Board of Directors.

Ten63 Therapeutics: Strategic Funding Raised For AI Drug Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Ten63 Therapeutics, an AI-driven drug discovery company, announced it has secured strategic investment from Chugai Venture Fund and the Gates Foundation, bringing its total funding to more than $45 million. The new capital will support the continued development and scaling of its proprietary BEYOND platform, which the company describes as the world’s first Large Quantum Chemistry Model designed to simulate trillions of potential drugs per protein with near laboratory-level accuracy.

Vie Ventures Names Jeff Bluestone, PhD, As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Vie Ventures, a life sciences venture capital firm focused on autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases, announced that Jeff Bluestone, PhD, has been named Managing Director. He joins founders Steven St. Peter, MD, and Luke Evnin, PhD, who also serve as Managing Directors, as well as Lou DeGennaro, PhD, Senior Advisor. The firm said its leadership team brings complementary expertise spanning venture capital, immunology, biotech company building, and patient-focused philanthropy.

Altesa BioSciences: $75 Million Series B Raised For Advancing Vapendavir For Chronic Lung Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Altesa BioSciences, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on improving outcomes for people with chronic lung diseases, has closed an oversubscribed $75 million Series B financing round to advance development of vapendavir, a first-in-class therapeutic targeting rhinovirus infections. The round was led by Forbion, with participation from Sanofi and existing investors Medicxi, Pitango, and Atlantic Partners.

Humana Invests $1.7 Million To Improve Health Outcomes Across Illinois

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 19, 2026

Humana announced it is committing more than $1.7 million in strategic investments to support housing stability, workforce development, maternal and behavioral healthcare access, and efforts to reduce health disparities across Illinois.