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BITE Data Corporation secures $2.5 million seed funding

BITE Data Corporation, an AI-native SaaS company specializing in global trade compliance automation, has announced the successful closure of its $2.5 million Series Seed funding round, led by Las Olas Venture Capital (LOVC). Additional participation came from New Dominion Angels and Blue Impact Venture Capital, bringing the company’s total funding to $3 million following its … Read more

TRIP raises $40 million from celebrity investors as demand for “calm beverages” surges in U.S. wellness market

TRIP, the fastest-growing drinks brand in the United States (according to Spins), has announced a $40 million funding round led by celebrity investors Joe Jonas, Alessandra Ambrosio, Paul Wesley, Ashley Graham, and consumer investment fund Coefficient Capital. The U.K.-born wellness brand, known for its calming beverages and supplements, is on track to deliver $100 million … Read more

1mind launches with $40 million funding to pioneer AI-led growth through Superhuman-powered sales model

1mind, a pioneer in AI-led growth (AILG), today announced its public launch with $40 million in total funding, including a recently closed $30 million Series A round led by Battery Ventures. The round also saw participation from Primary Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Operator Collective, Harmonic Growth Partners, Success Venture Partners, and prominent executives from Monday.com, … Read more

Arcline Investment Management to acquire Novaria Group in $2.2 billion all-cash deal

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Novaria Group, a leading provider of engineered aerospace components and specialty processes, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion. Founded in 2011 by CEO Bryan Perkins, Novaria Group has built a strong portfolio of trusted suppliers serving the … Read more

HTCO secures up to $20 million investment to advance AI-driven digital transformation strategy

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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2025 — HTCO (NASDAQ: HTCO) announced it has entered into a financing agreement for an investment of up to $20 million from an accredited investor, marking a significant step toward accelerating the company’s strategic focus on AI-driven operational efficiency and digital transformation initiatives. Under the terms of the agreement, the financing … Read more

CampusKnot secures $1.1 million to expand AI teaching assistant platform nationwide

Rahul Gopal - Co-Founder & CEO pitching at Idea Village Demo Day 2025

JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 8, 2025 — CampusKnot Inc., an AI-powered teaching assistant platform for higher education, announced it has raised $1.1 million to accelerate adoption of its technology across universities in the United States. The funding round includes investments from Tulane Ventures, Boot 64 Ventures, Invest Mississippi Impact Fund, Momentum Fund, and Greaux Innovation Ventures, … Read more

Upward Raises $8 Million to Accelerate Fintech Innovation and Partners with Mastercard to Simplify Embedded Financial Solutions

Upward co-founder Danielle Hill (left) and Aaron Gregory. (Upward Photo)

Upward, a leading fintech infrastructure platform provider, has announced the successful completion of its $8 million Series Seed+ funding round, co-led by Dundee Venture Capital and Breakwater Ventures Fund, with participation from Techstars, Altari Ventures, Cascade Seed Fund, and Outside Ventures. The new capital will strengthen Upward’s mission to make it faster and easier for … Read more

7X and Zelostech Launch AutoLogiX Smarttech LLC to Drive UAE’s Autonomous Logistics Revolution

7X, a leading trade, transport, and logistics group, has announced the launch of Autologix Smarttech LLC (AutoLogiX) — a groundbreaking joint venture with Zelostech, a global leader in autonomous vehicle technologies. The collaboration marks a transformative step toward building an integrated logistics ecosystem powered by Level 4 autonomous vehicles, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a … Read more

AUI Raises $20 Million at $750 Million Valuation to Advance Neuro-Symbolic Conversational AI with Apollo-1

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AUI (Augmented Intelligence Inc.), the company behind Apollo-1, the world’s first neuro-symbolic foundation model for task-oriented conversational AI, has raised $20 million in new funding, reaching a $750 million valuation cap and bringing its total funding to nearly $60 million to date. The funding round saw participation from eGateway Ventures, existing shareholders, investors from New … Read more

Verde Resources Secures $2 Million Strategic Investment from Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions to Scale Carbon-Storing Road Technology

Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR), a sustainable road materials innovator, announced that Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (“Ergon”) — the largest liquid asphalt marketer in North America — has made a $2 million strategic investment in the company through common stock and warrants. This investment follows a 10-year exclusive licensing agreement signed in October, granting … Read more

Popai Health Raises $11 Million to Revolutionize Patient Care with Voice AI Technology

Popai Health, a Patient Conversation Intelligence company transforming patient conversations into actionable insights, has raised $11 million in funding. The round was led by Team8, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and other strategic investors. The new capital will accelerate Popai’s go-to-market strategy, expand adoption among health systems, medical groups, health plans, and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), … Read more

Amazon, Meta, and Rivian Announce Major Layoffs as Tech Industry Restructures Workforce

n another wave of job cuts shaking the U.S. tech sector, industry giants Amazon, Meta, and Rivian have announced significant layoffs, citing the need to streamline operations and align staffing levels with evolving business priorities. Amazon Cuts Up to 14,000 Jobs Amid Organizational Restructuring E-commerce leader Amazon confirmed plans to reduce its corporate workforce by … Read more

Aquilius Investment Partners Closes US$750 Million Real Estate Secondaries Fund, Surpassing Target

Aquilius Investment

Aquilius Investment Partners (“Aquilius” or “the Firm”), a leading provider of secondaries solutions across the Asia Pacific region, has successfully closed fundraising for its second real estate secondaries flagship fund, AIP Secondary Fund II L.P. (“AIP SF II”), at over US$750 million in capital commitments — exceeding its initial target of US$700 million. The fund … Read more

TBWA\RAAD named Priya Cima as talent & organizational development specialist

Priya Cima. Image Courtesy: TBWA\RAAD

Global creative agency TBWA\RAAD has announced the appointment of Priya Cima as Talent & Organizational Development Specialist, responsible for leading key people and culture initiatives across its Dubai and Riyadh offices. Priya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the agency as it continues to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and strengthen its regional … Read more

Talos Appoints Drew Forman as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy to Drive Next Phase of Institutional Growth

Drew Forman, SVP, Head of Strategy at Talos

Talos, the premier provider of institutional digital asset technology and data solutions for trading and portfolio management, has announced the appointment of Drew Forman as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy. In this newly created role, Forman will lead the company’s strategic initiatives across market expansion, product innovation, and corporate development, further cementing Talos’s … Read more

Solidion Technology Secures $1 Million Non-Dilutive Bridge Financing

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Solidion Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: STI), a leading provider of advanced battery technology solutions, has announced the successful execution of a $1 million non-dilutive bridge financing facility with one of its major shareholders. The funding will provide additional working capital to accelerate Solidion’s ongoing expansion while ensuring that existing shareholders are not diluted. Strengthening Financial Stability … Read more