Venture Capital

Polymarket: $15 Billion Valuation Talks Highlight Rapid Rise Of Prediction Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Polymarket is seeking to raise approximately $400 million in new funding, which would build on a previously reported $600 million investment and further cement its position as one of the most highly valued companies in the emerging event-based trading market, according to a Bloomberg report.

HarbourVest Partners: $2.4 Billion Close Of Fund XIII Highlights Continued Demand For Primary Private Markets Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HarbourVest Partners announced the final close of its thirteenth U.S. flagship primary fund, HarbourVest Fund XIII, with approximately $2.4 billion in total capital commitments.

Protos Security: Acquisition Of AT-RISK International Accelerates Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Protos Security announced it has acquired AT-RISK International, a globally recognized provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services, marking a significant step in Protos’ strategy to build a software-enabled, integrated protection platform with global reach.

Andreessen Horowitz Invests In MTS As New Media Platform Aims To Redefine Real-Time Information Consumption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz announced its investment in MTS, a newly launched media company, with the acronym standing for “Monitoring the Situation.” The name underscores the company’s core focus on continuously tracking, analyzing, and explaining fast-moving events as they unfold across the internet and the broader media ecosystem.

Coral: $12.5 Million Raised To Automate Healthcare Administrative Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Coral has raised $12.5 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed and Z47, as the company scales its platform designed to automate administrative workflows across the U.S. healthcare system.

OrangeQS: €15 Million Seed Extension And Industry Partnerships Advance Quantum Chip Testing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OrangeQS announced the extension of its seed funding round to €15 million with a new investment from the European Innovation Council Fund, alongside the launch of a strategic partnership program with leading quantum hardware companies.

brainjo: €2 Million Seed Round To Advance VR-Based Digital Therapies For ADHD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

brainjo GmbH announced it has raised €2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of virtual reality-based digital therapeutics, with an initial focus on treating children with ADHD. The round was led by HTGF High-Tech Gründerfonds, with participation from MEDICE – The Health Family, Andreas Weinhut, and angel investors from better ventures. The funding will support regulatory approval efforts for brainjo’s first VR-based Digital Health Application (DiGA), designed to be prescribed by healthcare providers and reimbursed through health insurance systems.

Planetary: $28 Million Raise To Scale Fermentation Platform For Sustainable Protein And Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

planetary announced it has raised $28 million in a combined equity and credit financing to expand its global fermentation platform and accelerate production of sustainable protein and food ingredients.

DFF Ventures: €70 Million Fund III Close Expands Global Investment In Real-World Software And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

DFF Ventures announced the final close of its third fund, DFF Ventures III, at €70 million, exceeding its initial target and reflecting strong investor demand.

Passion Capital: $55 Million Raised For Fourth Seed Fund Passion IV Targeting AI, Fintech, And Enterprise Risk Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Passion Capital announced the close of its fourth seed fund, Passion IV, alongside two special purpose vehicles, with a total of $55 million in capital. The fund is fully backed by private investors and will continue the firm’s strategy of writing first checks to founders building in artificial intelligence, fintech, and enterprise risk across the UK and Europe.

Main Street Capital: $15.6 Million Follow-On Investment Supports UBM Acquisition Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Main Street Capital announced a $15.6 million follow-on investment in its portfolio company UBM ParentCo, LLC, supporting the company’s latest strategic acquisition.

Bioxtreme: Strategic Investment From Serra Holding And Plaxtreme Launch Advance Neurorehabilitation Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Bioxtreme announced a new strategic investment led by Serra Holding, bringing its total funding to $15 million and supporting the global expansion of its AI-powered rehabilitation technologies alongside the launch of its next-generation device, Plaxtreme.

Humble: $24 Million Seed Round Fuels Launch Of Autonomous, Cabless Electric Freight Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Humble emerged from stealth with $24 million in seed funding to develop a new class of fully autonomous, cabless electric haulers designed to transform freight transportation. The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from Energy Impact Partners and other investors. The funding will support continued vehicle development, expansion of the company’s autonomy stack, pilot deployments, and early manufacturing efforts.

HQLAx: Strategic Investment From Fintech And Blockchain Firms To Support Growth And Canton Network Migration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HQLAx, a digital collateral mobility solutions provider, announced that it has secured strategic minority investments from Broadridge Financial Solutions and Digital Asset as part of its Series C–1 funding round.

Exergy3: £10 Million Seed Round To Scale Industrial Heat Decarbonisation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Exergy3, a University of Edinburgh spinout, announced it has raised £10 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its energy storage technology targeting industrial decarbonization, grid balancing, and energy security.

Audrey AI: $1.8 Million Pre-Seed To Transform Financial Auditing With Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Audrey AI announced it has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to scale its purpose-built artificial intelligence platform designed for financial auditors. The round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and Delta Partners, with participation from Enterprise Ireland, Donnchadh Casey, Conor Jones, and a group of former Big Four auditors.

ViewsML: $4.9 Million Seed Funding Raised To Commercialize AI-Powered Virtual Biomarker Staining Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

ViewsML announced it has raised $4.9 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate commercialization of its virtual biomarker staining platform. The round was led by Wittington Ventures, with participation from Continuum Health Ventures and Mayo Clinic, alongside existing investors including RiSC Capital, Debiopharm, WUTIF, Defined, and e-Fund.

EagleNXT: $10 Million Investment In ThirdEye Systems And U.S. Joint Venture Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

EagleNXT announced a $10 million strategic investment in ThirdEye Systems Ltd. and the formation of a new joint venture, ThirdEye USA, to expand counter-drone capabilities across North America.

RTX: Pratt & Whitney Invests $100 Million To Expand U.S. MRO Capacity For GTF Engines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

RTX announced that its subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is investing more than $100 million to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) footprint across key U.S. facilities.

NorthWall Capital: Three Partner Promotions Strengthen European Private Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

NorthWall Capital announced the promotion of Artem Kontyaev, Scott Carpenter, and Garrett Holmes to Partner, effective immediately, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s senior leadership as it continues to scale its private credit platform across Western Europe.

OSI Systems: $235 Million Homeland Defense Contract For Over-The-Horizon Radar Subsystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OSI Systems announced it has secured an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed value of approximately $235 million to produce and integrate a homeland defense over-the-horizon radar transmit subsystem. The system is designed to support long-range tracking of multiple target types beyond traditional line-of-sight limitations, enabling enhanced situational awareness in complex operational environments.

Almanac Health: $10 Million Raised For Research-Validated Clinical AI Platform Empowering Clinicians

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Almanac Health, a research-validated clinical AI platform focused on evidence-based clinical decision support, has raised $10 million in a seed round led by F-Prime, with participation from General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners. General Catalyst previously led the company’s pre-seed round, which also included participation from Soma Capital. The new financing brings Almanac Health’s total funding to nearly $12 million.

Brev: $3.3 Million Raised For AI-Native Business Operations Platform Connecting Goals To Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Brev, an AI-native business operations platform designed to connect company goals with day-to-day execution, announced it has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Resolute Ventures, with participation from shuckerVC, Duro VC, Gaingels, and FOG Ventures.

Omni: $120 Million Series C Raised At $1.5 Billion Valuation For AI Analytics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Omni announced it has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ with participation from Theory Ventures, First Round Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and GV. The round includes a $30 million employee tender offer and represents a significant increase from the company’s $650 million valuation in March 2025.

Pudu Robotics: $150 Million At $1.5 Billion Valuation Raised For Commercial Service Robotics Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, announced that it has raised nearly $150 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above $1.5 billion. The latest raise brings the company’s cumulative funding to more than $300 million, underscoring strong investor confidence in its technology, scalability, and global market position.

Octen: $10 Million Seed And New API Launch Aim To Redefine Search Infrastructure For AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Octen announced the launch of its web search API designed for the “agentic internet,” alongside the completion of a $10 million seed funding round led by Square Peg.

C-Infinity: $16 Million Funding Raised For AI-Driven Manufacturing Process Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

C-Infinity announced it has raised $16 million in funding to accelerate development of its AI platform, AutoAssembler, which automates the translation of digital designs into production-ready manufacturing plans. The round was led by Canaan Partners, with participation from Inventus Capital Partners, Bee Partners, and Radius Capital.

Openly: Growth Investment Round And Expanded Allianz Partnership Fuel U.S. Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Openly announced the close of a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners, and Gradient, with strategic participation from Allianz X. The company also expanded its long-term reinsurance partnership with Allianz Re.

Schematic: $6.5 Million Raised And Stripe App Launch Targets Runtime Monetization For SaaS And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Schematic announced it has raised $6.5 million in new funding, bringing total capital raised to more than $12 million, alongside the launch of its Stripe App to address entitlements as a core component of modern billing infrastructure. The round was backed by S3 Ventures, MHS Capital, Active Capital, NextView Ventures, and Ritual Capital, along with angel investors including founders of LaunchDarkly, CrowdStrike, and Salesloft.

Courier Health: $50 Million Series B Fuels AI-Driven Patient Experience Platform For Biopharma

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2026

Courier Health announced it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from existing investors including Norwest and Work-Bench. The funding will support continued product innovation and expansion of Courier Health’s platform, which is designed to orchestrate and personalize patient journeys across the life sciences industry.