Venture Capital

Shamrock Capital: $813 Million Raised For Fourth Content Strategy Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Shamrock Capital announced the final closing of Shamrock Capital Content Fund IV, L.P. with $813 million in total capital commitments, exceeding the fund’s $700 million fundraising target. The oversubscribed fund closed in just over three months and builds on the firm’s content investment platform, which now manages more than $3.3 billion in assets under management across equity and debt products focused on content and media rights.

BravoTran: Freight Forwarding Automation Platform Secures Growth Investment From Arthur Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

BravoTran, an accounts payable and accounts receivable automation platform built specifically for freight forwarders, announced a growth investment led by Arthur Ventures.

DC BLOX: $850 Million Green Loan Expansion Fuels Hyperscale Infrastructure Growth Across The Southeast

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

DC BLOX announced it has expanded its green Senior Secured Credit Facilities loan to $850 million, up from the original $265 million financing secured in October 2024, strengthening the company’s ability to scale hyperscale-ready digital infrastructure projects throughout the Southeastern United States.

Prismic Life: $1.9 Billion Oversubscribed Capital Raise Completed For Reinsurance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Prismic Life announced the completion of an oversubscribed capital raise, securing approximately $1.9 billion in total commitments and surpassing its original $1.6 billion target. The additional capital is expected to expand the company’s capacity and flexibility to pursue a broader range of reinsurance opportunities.

Conservation Resources: $54 Million First Close Leads To California Kiwi And Citrus Farmland Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Conservation Resources announced the first investment of Conservation Resources Farmland II, L.P. (CRF II), acquiring a 155-acre permanent crop property in California that produces kiwi and citrus. The transaction positions Conservation Resources among the largest institutional owners of bearing kiwi acreage in the United States.

Actuate Energy: NGP Commits Capital To European Battery Storage Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Actuate Energy announced its formation as a battery energy storage system (BESS) investment and operating platform, alongside a substantial equity commitment from a fund managed by NGP Energy Capital Management and Actuate’s management team.

Alacriti: Growth Investment Raised To Expand AI-Driven Payments And Money Movement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Alacriti, a payments-focused fintech company, announced a strategic growth equity investment led by Sageview Capital, with participation from BMO Capital Partners and Curql Fund. The funding will support the company’s expansion across payments modernization, fraud prevention, AI-driven intelligence, and digital money solutions.

Eurazeo: €1 Billion First Close Announced For PME V Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Eurazeo announced the first close of its Eurazeo PME V fund at more than €1 billion in commitments through its Elevate team. The previous PME IV vintage closed at approximately €1 billion in 2022. The company said international investors now account for 60% of total commitments, with participation from a growing number of blue-chip institutional investors worldwide.

Mercury: $200 Million Series D Raised At $5.2 Billion Valuation For AI-Native Banking Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Mercury, the fintech company focused on modern banking solutions for startups and businesses, announced a $200 million Series D funding round at a $5.2 billion valuation. The round was led by TCV and included participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, CRV, Sapphire Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. The latest raise brings Mercury’s total primary and secondary funding to approximately $700 million.

MidOcean Energy: $120 Million Investment From The Arab Energy Fund As Part Of Equity Raise

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas company formed and managed by EIG, announced a $120 million equity investment from The Arab Energy Fund as part of its current equity capital raise.