Venture Capital

Scholastic Generates $401 Million Through Major Sale-Leaseback Transactions Of Headquarters And Distribution Center

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Scholastic Corporation announced binding agreements to complete two significant sale-leaseback transactions involving its New York City headquarters at 555–557 Broadway and its primary distribution center in Jefferson City, Missouri. The combined transactions are expected to generate $401 million in net proceeds, which the company plans to allocate to key financial priorities, including debt reduction and share repurchases.

EIT: €70 Million Initiative Launched To Expand STEM Innovation And Strengthen University Collaboration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology has announced a major €70 million call to strengthen STEM education, expand innovation capacity, and bolster the future European workforce. The new call, launched under the EIT Higher Education Initiative, marks the largest funding round in the programme’s history and introduces closer cooperation between EIT’s Knowledge and Innovation Communities and the European Universities alliances.

Verkada Secures $5.8 Billion Valuation Following CapitalG Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Verkada announced that Alphabet’s independent growth fund, CapitalG, has led a new investment that values the company at $5.8 billion, marking a $1.3 billion increase since its Series E financing earlier in the year. The new funding arrives as Verkada surpasses $1 billion in annualized bookings, highlighting accelerating enterprise demand for AI-enabled physical security and building operations technology.

Imper.ai: $28 Million Closed To Advance Real-Time Defense Against AI-Driven Impersonation Threats

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Imper.ai has launched with $28 million in funding as it seeks to establish a new standard for real-time defense against AI-driven impersonation and social engineering attacks. The round was led by Redpoint Ventures and Battery Ventures, with participation from Maple VC, Vessy VC, and Cerca Partners. The funding will support Imper.ai’s efforts to scale its platform and expand its presence across industries facing surging identity-based cyber threats.

Lumia Security: $18 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Product Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Lumia Security has officially emerged from stealth mode after securing an $18 million seed funding round led by Team8, with additional participation from prominent security leaders, New Era Capital Partners, and members of the broader cybersecurity community.

Bridgepoint Reinvests In Brevo Following New €500 Million Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Bridgepoint has reinvested in customer engagement software company Brevo as part of a new €500 million financing round that lifts the Paris-based business to unicorn status for the first time. The transaction marks a pivotal moment in Brevo’s evolution, reflecting both its rapid revenue expansion and its broadened global footprint.

Castelion: $350 Million Series B Closed To Advance U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Castelion has raised $350 million in Series B financing to scale the domestic production of affordable hypersonic weapons, advancing one of the Pentagon’s highest modernization priorities. The Series B round was led by Altimeter Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with additional participation from Lavrock Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, First In, Space VC, Cantos, BlueYard, Avenir, Champion Hill, and Interlagos.

Middleburg Completes $39.1 Million Refinance To Strengthen Its Workforce Housing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Middleburg has completed a $39.1 million refinance of Vesta Creeks Run, a stabilized workforce and affordable housing community in North Charleston, South Carolina. The financing, arranged by Newmark through Freddie Mac, reinforces the asset’s financial foundation following several years of strong operational performance and a comprehensive improvement program.

Coremont: $40 Million Strategic Investment Raised From Blue Owl

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Coremont has secured a $40 million strategic growth investment from funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, an asset manager with $295 billion in assets under management. The new funding strengthens Coremont’s position as a key technology partner for asset managers, hedge funds, and financial institutions seeking advanced portfolio management tools and real-time multi-asset class analytics.

Wood Partners: 19.5% Strategic Minority Investment From Itochu

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Wood Partners, one of the largest multifamily community developers in the United States, has announced that a subsidiary of Itochu Corporation has acquired a 19.5% minority stake in the company. The strategic investment introduces a major global partner to Wood Partners as the multifamily developer continues expanding its national footprint.

Clipbook: $3.3 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Vertical AI Platform For Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Clipbook has raised a $3.3 million seed round, bringing external investment into the company for the first time as it accelerates its growth as a vertical artificial intelligence platform for strategic communications and public affairs. The round was co-led by Mark Cuban, Commonweal Ventures, and Carpenter Capital, with participation from prominent leaders across government, consulting, media, technology, and financial services.