Venture Capital

MTU Maintenance Lease Services Invests In TRecs

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V. announced a strategic minority investment in TRecs, a technology platform focused on digitalizing Open Item List management across the engine lifecycle. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Quad‑C Management Announces Investment In Thibaut

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Quad‑C Management has made a strategic investment in Thibaut, the 140‑year‑old design house known for its wallcoverings, fabrics, rugs and furniture. Founded in 1886, Thibaut is the oldest wallcovering company in the United States and has evolved into a full‑service design brand spanning Thibaut, Anna French, Coraggio, and Rosemary Hallgarten. The company is recognized for its distinctive design heritage, in‑house artwork, and long‑standing relationships across the interior design trade.

Vector Raises $10 Million Series A To Build AI Ad Platform Designed To Make Marketers Better

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Vector has raised a $10 million Series A round led by SignalFire and HubSpot Ventures to accelerate development of its AI‑powered ad automation platform for B2B marketers. The company said the funding will support its vision for contact‑level advertising — a model that lets marketers target named buyers based on real intent signals such as website visits, ad clicks, and competitor research.

Oishii Announces First Closing Of $150 Million Series C As It Scales Its Indoor Smart Farm Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Oishii has closed the first $150 million tranche of its Series C financing, marking a major new phase of scale for the company behind the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. The round was led by SPARX Asset Management with participation from Nomura Real Estate Development, MISUMI Group, Mizuho Bank, and others.

A* Announces A* III, A $450 Million Early‑Stage Fund Focused On Backing Founders Before Consensus

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

A* has announced the launch of A* III, a new $450 million early‑stage fund built around the firm’s founding philosophy: to be a founder’s first believer.

Stone‑Goff Partners Invests In 5Q Partners And Supports Add‑On Acquisition Of One11 Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Stone‑Goff Partners has made a strategic investment in 5Q Partners, an Atlanta‑based provider of information and operational technology solutions for the commercial real estate industry, while simultaneously supporting 5Q’s acquisition of One11 Advisors. The combined move expands 5Q’s capabilities across major property management and proptech platforms, strengthening its position as a specialized technology partner for owners and operators of commercial real estate assets.

DesignVerse Raises $5.5 Million Seed Funding To Advance AI‑Driven Modernization Of Mission‑Critical Enterprise Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

DesignVerse, an AI enterprise software startup whose platform has already helped modernize aviation infrastructure across Europe, has raised more than $5.5 million in seed funding. The company said the round underscores growing demand for AI systems capable of safely upgrading mission‑critical software used in sectors where reliability, auditability, and strict compliance are non‑negotiable. DesignVerse’s technology has been adopted by organizations responsible for critical infrastructure, including EUROCONTROL, which coordinates air traffic across Europe.

Anduril Raises $5 Billion Series H At $61 Billion Valuation For Defense Industrial Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Anduril has announced a $5 billion Series H funding round, bringing its valuation to $61 billion and marking one of the largest private raises in the defense technology sector. The round was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, reflecting a dramatic shift in investor appetite toward companies building advanced defense capabilities.

Apollo Takes Majority Stake in Noble Environmental

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Apollo announced its managed funds have acquired a majority interest in Noble Environmental, a vertically integrated waste management company serving the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States. The investment supports a platform that spans solid waste collection, hauling, transfer, and disposal, as well as a growing renewable natural gas business that converts landfill gas into pipeline‑quality fuel.

Dubai Holding And ICD Complete Strategic Transaction In Emaar Properties

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Dubai Holding and the Investment Corporation of Dubai have completed a strategic transaction in which Dubai Holding acquired a 22.27% equity stake in Emaar Properties from ICD. With this acquisition, Dubai Holding’s total ownership in Emaar Properties rises to 29.73%, making it the company’s largest shareholder. The move strengthens Dubai Holding’s long‑standing partnership with Emaar and reflects its confidence in both the developer’s market position and the long‑term fundamentals of Dubai’s real estate sector.