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CoreWeave: $6 Billion AI Cloud Agreement And $1 Billion Equity Investment From Jane Street

Amazon: $11.6 Billion Globalstar Acquisition And Apple Partnership Expand Satellite Connectivity Ambitions

Zum: $100 Million At $1.7 Billion Valuation Raised From TPG To Scale AI-Driven Student Mobility Platform

U.S. Physical Therapy: $450 Million Credit Facility Strengthens Growth And Capital Flexibility

Terremoto Biosciences: $108 Million Series C Raised To Advance AKT1-Selective Oncology And Rare Disease Programs

JonesTrading: Soumit Roy Appointed Managing Director To Expand Investment Banking Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:56 AM

JonesTrading Institutional Services announced the appointment of Soumit Roy, PhD, as Managing Director of Investment Banking, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across its investment banking and equity capital markets platforms.

Viant: $40 Million Acquisition Of TVision Enhances AI-Powered Programmatic Advertising Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:55 AM

Viant Technology announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TVision Insights for $40 million, strengthening its AI-powered programmatic advertising platform with advanced attention measurement capabilities.

CACI: $306 Million Defense Logistics Agency Task Order Expands Software Development And Financial Systems Support

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:54 AM

CACI International announced it has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $306 million to continue delivering software development and sustainment services for the Defense Logistics Agency through the Defense Agencies Initiative Global Model.

Carrington Coleman: Addition Of Kate Morris And Russ Pearlman Expands AI And Technology Law Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:54 AM

Carrington Coleman announced the addition of attorneys Kate Morris and Russ Pearlman to its Dallas office, strengthening the firm’s technology, data, and AI-focused legal capabilities.

ExecOnline: Acquisition Of Teamraderie Expands AI-Driven Leadership And Team Development Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:53 AM

ExecOnline, an online leadership development platform, announced it has acquired Teamraderie, a provider of team-based development experiences focused on AI transformation, to create a more integrated solution for organizational learning and execution.

Consertus: Acquisition Of CCS International Expands Capital Project Management And Cost Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:52 AM

Consertus, a professional services firm and portfolio company of RTC Partners, announced it has acquired CCS International, a global capital project management and cost advisory firm, to enhance its capabilities across the full project lifecycle.

AeriTek: Acquisition Of Continental Refrigerator And National Comfort Products Expands Foodservice Equipment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:45 AM

AeriTek Global Holdings, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, announced it has acquired the foodservice refrigeration and HVAC assets of National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Products, including the Continental Refrigerator and National Comfort Products brands.

Eigen: $15 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build ‘Mutual Friend’ AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:04 PM

Eigen, a newly launched AI startup, has emerged from stealth with $15 million in seed funding to develop what it describes as the world’s “mutual friend,” a new category of AI designed to facilitate more meaningful human connections rather than replace them. The round was led by Benchmark, with participation from a group of prominent angel investors including Ben Silbermann, Gustav Söderström, Akshay Khotari, David Singleton, and Will Wu.

Metro Supply Chain: Up To C$2.2 Billion Sale To Nippon Express Holdings Advances Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:40 AM

Metro Supply Chain announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Nippon Express Holdings (NX Group) in a transaction valued at up to C$2.2 billion, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term growth strategy. The deal, led by majority shareholder LDC alongside La Caisse, remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the coming months.

Nexus IT: Acquisition Of Imagis Marks 10th Deal And Expands Presence In Regulated Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:36 AM

Nexus IT, a national provider of managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and compliance services, announced it has completed the acquisition of Imagis, a Manhattan-based IT services firm specializing in healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries.

ActionAI: $10 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build Reliable AI Infrastructure For Enterprises

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:33 AM

ActionAI, a startup focused on building reliability infrastructure for enterprise AI systems, announced it has raised $10 million in seed funding to address trust, accuracy, and accountability challenges in AI deployment. The round was led by UAE-based investors.

Loop: $95 Million Series C Raised To Scale AI Platform Across Supply Chain Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:31 AM

Loop, a full-stack AI platform for logistics and supply chains, announced it has raised $95 million in a Series C round to expand its capabilities and scale its platform across enterprise operations. The financing was led by Valor Equity Partners and the Valor Atreides AI Fund, with participation from 8VC, Founders Fund, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, and Tao Capital Partners.

Zenskar: $15 Million Series A Raised To Advance AI-Native Revenue Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:29 AM

Zenskar, an AI-native billing and revenue automation platform for B2B companies, announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its agentic capabilities and accelerate adoption of its “zero-touch finance” approach. The financing was led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Shine Capital, and Rho, with participation from Rocketship, J-Ventures, Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company, and Converge.

K1x: $175 Million Growth Investment Led By Sumeru To Scale AI Tax Infrastructure For Private Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:28 AM

K1x, an AI-native tax data platform for private markets, announced it has secured a $175 million growth investment to accelerate the development of its digital infrastructure for tax compliance and reporting. The round was led by Sumeru Equity Partners, with additional participation from existing investor Edison Partners, which is making its third investment in the company.

Balerion AI: $6 Million Seed Raised To Transform Mortgage Origination With Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:21 AM

Balerion AI, an agentic AI platform built for mortgage loan origination, announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its end-to-end automation technology. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Formation and BoxGroup.

International Battery Metals: $2.8 Million Follow-On Investment Advances Lithium Extraction Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:20 AM

International Battery Metals (IBAT), a provider of modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) systems, announced it has secured a $2.8 million follow-on investment as part of an existing financing agreement with EV Metals VII LLC. The investment represents the fourth tranche under a previously announced binding letter of intent, bringing total committed funding under the agreement to $15.0 million.

Orthogon Therapeutics: $11 Million Follow-On Financing Advances BK Virus Antiviral Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:18 AM

Orthogon Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on polyomavirus infections, announced it has raised an additional $11 million in follow-on financing, bringing its total capital raised to $36 million. The funding will support continued development of its first-in-class antiviral drug targeting BK polyomavirus, a major source of complications in transplant patients with no currently approved treatments.

International Paper: $360 Million Acquisition Of NORPAC Expands West Coast Packaging Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:01 AM

International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) from One Rock Capital Partners for $360 million.

Brkthru: Acquisition Of Gigawatt Expands Integrated Media And Marketing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:58 AM

Brkthru, a performance-driven media and marketing services company, announced it has acquired Gigawatt, a Milwaukee-based programmatic media partner for agencies and brands. The transaction marks Brkthru’s first acquisition and represents a key milestone in its growth strategy.

Reclamation Partners: Acquisition Of 33,619-Square-Foot Boston Industrial Asset Expands Infill Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:55 AM

Reclamation Partners, in partnership with EOZ Ventures, announced it has acquired a 33,619-square-foot light industrial facility located at 1023 Turnpike Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts, within Boston’s infill Route-128 South industrial submarket.

Wealth Enhancement: Acquisition Of FullCircle Wealth Expands Assets To $141.9 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:45 AM

Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, announced it has acquired FullCircle Wealth, a Dallas-based registered investment advisor managing more than $268 million in client assets. The transaction closed on April 15, 2026, and further expands Wealth Enhancement’s national footprint and presence in key growth markets.

Corient: Acquisition Of Bedrock Group Adds $10.7 Billion In Assets And Expands European Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:42 AM

Corient, a U.S.-based integrated wealth management firm, announced it has agreed to acquire Bedrock Group, a Geneva-based multi-family office and wealth manager overseeing approximately $10.7 billion in client assets. The transaction is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals and marks a significant step in Corient’s global expansion strategy.

University Of Utah Launches Institute For Critical And Strategic Minerals To Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:36 AM

The University of Utah announced the creation of the Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals, a new initiative aimed at expanding sustainable domestic production of critical minerals through education, workforce development, and advanced research.

Ardian: Sale Of Netco Group To Eurazeo To Support Next Phase Of International Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:35 AM

Ardian announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Netco Group, a European provider of critical maintenance services for conveyor systems, to Eurazeo, marking a transition to a new ownership phase focused on accelerating international growth.