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Aily Labs, a NYC-based AI-native decision intelligence platform for global enterprises, raised $80M led by FPV Ventures, with participation from Insight Partners, J.P. Morgan, and others to scale its enterprise AI solutions.
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Aily Labs, a NYC-based AI-native decision intelligence platform for global enterprises, raised $80M led by FPV Ventures, with participation from Insight Partners, J.P. Morgan, and others to scale its enterprise AI solutions.
Kailera Therapeutics has raised $600M in Series B funding led by Bain Capital Private Equity to advance its obesity drug pipeline including a global Phase 3 trial for its lead dual GLP-1/GIP agonist, KAI-9531, which aims to set new standards in weight-loss treatment.
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Kailera Therapeutics has raised $600M in Series B funding led by Bain Capital Private Equity to advance its obesity drug pipeline including a global Phase 3 trial for its lead dual GLP-1/GIP agonist, KAI-9531, which aims to set new standards in weight-loss treatment.
Synchron, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company from NYC, raised $200M Series D led by Double Point Ventures. Investors include Bezos Expeditions, QIA, and ARCH Ventures. Funds will scale its non-surgical BCI tech aimed at restoring communication for people with paralysis
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Synchron, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company from NYC, raised $200M Series D led by Double Point Ventures. Investors include Bezos Expeditions, QIA, and ARCH Ventures. Funds will scale its non-surgical BCI tech aimed at restoring communication for people with paralysis
Google has received DOJ approval to move forward with its $32B acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz, bringing the deal closer to completion.
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Google has received DOJ approval to move forward with its $32B acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz, bringing the deal closer to completion.
Cybersecurity is the new national defense.
Armis secured $435M pre-IPO funding at a $6.1B valuation, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, to expand its cyber exposure management platform.
Armis secured $435M pre-IPO funding at a $6.1B valuation, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, to expand its cyber exposure management platform.
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cybersecurity is the new national defense.
Armis secured $435M pre-IPO funding at a $6.1B valuation, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, to expand its cyber exposure management platform.
Armis secured $435M pre-IPO funding at a $6.1B valuation, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, to expand its cyber exposure management platform.
Medicine is learning to listen to the heart again.
Braveheart Bio raised $185M Series A led by a16z, Forbion & OrbiMed to develop new treatments for heart conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Braveheart Bio raised $185M Series A led by a16z, Forbion & OrbiMed to develop new treatments for heart conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Medicine is learning to listen to the heart again.
Braveheart Bio raised $185M Series A led by a16z, Forbion & OrbiMed to develop new treatments for heart conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Braveheart Bio raised $185M Series A led by a16z, Forbion & OrbiMed to develop new treatments for heart conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Brands don’t chase customers anymore. They follow their data trails.
MoEngage raised $100M led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners to scale its customer engagement platform for global consumer brands.
MoEngage raised $100M led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners to scale its customer engagement platform for global consumer brands.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Brands don’t chase customers anymore. They follow their data trails.
MoEngage raised $100M led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners to scale its customer engagement platform for global consumer brands.
MoEngage raised $100M led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners to scale its customer engagement platform for global consumer brands.
The next cancer drugs won’t just kill cells. They’ll think first.
Neok Bio raised $75M Series A led by ABL Bio to advance antibody-drug conjugates aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes.
Neok Bio raised $75M Series A led by ABL Bio to advance antibody-drug conjugates aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The next cancer drugs won’t just kill cells. They’ll think first.
Neok Bio raised $75M Series A led by ABL Bio to advance antibody-drug conjugates aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes.
Neok Bio raised $75M Series A led by ABL Bio to advance antibody-drug conjugates aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes.
Apollo just bought a piece of the wind.
Apollo is investing $6.5B in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms, marking another major move in clean energy.
Apollo is investing $6.5B in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms, marking another major move in clean energy.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Apollo just bought a piece of the wind.
Apollo is investing $6.5B in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms, marking another major move in clean energy.
Apollo is investing $6.5B in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms, marking another major move in clean energy.
When capital runs out of industries to disrupt, it buys the ones that hold it.
Bain Capital is in talks to acquire Perpetual’s wealth division in Australia, signaling growing private equity interest in financial services.
Bain Capital is in talks to acquire Perpetual’s wealth division in Australia, signaling growing private equity interest in financial services.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When capital runs out of industries to disrupt, it buys the ones that hold it.
Bain Capital is in talks to acquire Perpetual’s wealth division in Australia, signaling growing private equity interest in financial services.
Bain Capital is in talks to acquire Perpetual’s wealth division in Australia, signaling growing private equity interest in financial services.
Is AI China’s new export?
EQT, Hillhouse, and Primavera are doubling down on China’s AI sector, showing fresh investor confidence in the country’s tech rebound.
EQT, Hillhouse, and Primavera are doubling down on China’s AI sector, showing fresh investor confidence in the country’s tech rebound.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Is AI China’s new export?
EQT, Hillhouse, and Primavera are doubling down on China’s AI sector, showing fresh investor confidence in the country’s tech rebound.
EQT, Hillhouse, and Primavera are doubling down on China’s AI sector, showing fresh investor confidence in the country’s tech rebound.
Axonic Insurance who manufactures annuities for consumers & institutions secured a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx with participation from Deutsche Bank.
November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Axonic Insurance who manufactures annuities for consumers & institutions secured a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx with participation from Deutsche Bank.
ConductorOne an AI-native identity security platform automating identity management for enterprises raised $79 million in Series B funding led by Greycroft, with participation from Felicis Ventures, Accel Partners and CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
ConductorOne an AI-native identity security platform automating identity management for enterprises raised $79 million in Series B funding led by Greycroft, with participation from Felicis Ventures, Accel Partners and CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.
Starbucks is selling a 60% stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, forming a $4 billion joint venture to run 8,000 stores. This marks a strategic shift sharing local ownership to boost growth while reducing risk in a competitive Chinese market.
November 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Starbucks is selling a 60% stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, forming a $4 billion joint venture to run 8,000 stores. This marks a strategic shift sharing local ownership to boost growth while reducing risk in a competitive Chinese market.
Bulgarian satellite operator EnduroSat raised $104M from Riot Ventures, Google Ventures, Lux Capital, European Innovation Council Fund, and Shrug Capital to expand its next-gen satellite infrastructure.
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Bulgarian satellite operator EnduroSat raised $104M from Riot Ventures, Google Ventures, Lux Capital, European Innovation Council Fund, and Shrug Capital to expand its next-gen satellite infrastructure.
The power grid is learning to fly.
Austin-based Infravision, which uses aerial robotics to modernize grid construction and maintenance, raised $91M in Series B funding led by GIC, with support from Activate Capital, Hitachi Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners.
Austin-based Infravision, which uses aerial robotics to modernize grid construction and maintenance, raised $91M in Series B funding led by GIC, with support from Activate Capital, Hitachi Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners.
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The power grid is learning to fly.
Austin-based Infravision, which uses aerial robotics to modernize grid construction and maintenance, raised $91M in Series B funding led by GIC, with support from Activate Capital, Hitachi Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners.
Austin-based Infravision, which uses aerial robotics to modernize grid construction and maintenance, raised $91M in Series B funding led by GIC, with support from Activate Capital, Hitachi Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners.
Tesla has reportedly signed a $2.1 billion deal with Samsung SDI to buy energy storage system (ESS) batteries over the next three years. While Samsung SDI said the deal isn’t final yet, reports suggest both sides have agreed in principle.
November 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Tesla has reportedly signed a $2.1 billion deal with Samsung SDI to buy energy storage system (ESS) batteries over the next three years. While Samsung SDI said the deal isn’t final yet, reports suggest both sides have agreed in principle.
Football clubs are becoming media companies in disguise.
Cynosure and Checketts Sports Capital invested $200 million into ALK Capital’s football ventures, gaining stakes in Burnley FC and RCD Espanyol. This highlights rising U.S. investor interest in European football clubs as long-term media and brand assets.
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Football clubs are becoming media companies in disguise.
Cynosure and Checketts Sports Capital invested $200 million into ALK Capital’s football ventures, gaining stakes in Burnley FC and RCD Espanyol. This highlights rising U.S. investor interest in European football clubs as long-term media and brand assets.
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Cynosure and Checketts Sports Capital invested $200 million into ALK Capital’s football ventures, gaining stakes in Burnley FC and RCD Espanyol. This highlights rising U.S. investor interest in European football clubs as long-term media and brand assets.
Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security plans to restart private equity investments after three years. This move could bring billions in new global buyout capital, signaling renewed Middle East appetite for alternative assets and diversification beyond oil.
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security plans to restart private equity investments after three years. This move could bring billions in new global buyout capital, signaling renewed Middle East appetite for alternative assets and diversification beyond oil.
Seems like IoT has outgrown startups. It’s now an asset class.
Montagu raised a €2 billion continuation fund to keep control of Wireless Logic, a major IoT connectivity platform.
Montagu raised a €2 billion continuation fund to keep control of Wireless Logic, a major IoT connectivity platform.
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Seems like IoT has outgrown startups. It’s now an asset class.
Montagu raised a €2 billion continuation fund to keep control of Wireless Logic, a major IoT connectivity platform.
Montagu raised a €2 billion continuation fund to keep control of Wireless Logic, a major IoT connectivity platform.
In a world addicted to speed, someone just raised $30M to sell calm.
NYC-based beverage brand Recess raised a $30M Series B led by CAVU Consumer Partners to expand its relaxation drinks and retail footprint.
NYC-based beverage brand Recess raised a $30M Series B led by CAVU Consumer Partners to expand its relaxation drinks and retail footprint.
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
In a world addicted to speed, someone just raised $30M to sell calm.
NYC-based beverage brand Recess raised a $30M Series B led by CAVU Consumer Partners to expand its relaxation drinks and retail footprint.
NYC-based beverage brand Recess raised a $30M Series B led by CAVU Consumer Partners to expand its relaxation drinks and retail footprint.
Boston-based SimSpace raised $39M in debt + equity to scale its intelligent cyber range platform used by top cybersecurity teams.
New investors: BTG Pactual U.S. Private Credit & Communitas Capital.
Existing backer: L2 Point Management.
New investors: BTG Pactual U.S. Private Credit & Communitas Capital.
Existing backer: L2 Point Management.
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Boston-based SimSpace raised $39M in debt + equity to scale its intelligent cyber range platform used by top cybersecurity teams.
New investors: BTG Pactual U.S. Private Credit & Communitas Capital.
Existing backer: L2 Point Management.
New investors: BTG Pactual U.S. Private Credit & Communitas Capital.
Existing backer: L2 Point Management.
Old capital is finding new doors in Asia’s real estate shadows.
Blackstone and Partners Group veterans have raised $750M for a new Asia-focused real estate secondaries fund, targeting value opportunities across the region’s property markets.
Blackstone and Partners Group veterans have raised $750M for a new Asia-focused real estate secondaries fund, targeting value opportunities across the region’s property markets.
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Old capital is finding new doors in Asia’s real estate shadows.
Blackstone and Partners Group veterans have raised $750M for a new Asia-focused real estate secondaries fund, targeting value opportunities across the region’s property markets.
Blackstone and Partners Group veterans have raised $750M for a new Asia-focused real estate secondaries fund, targeting value opportunities across the region’s property markets.
AI is learning the language of law.
Legora raised $150M Series C at a $1.8B valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, to scale its AI platform for lawyers.
Legora raised $150M Series C at a $1.8B valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, to scale its AI platform for lawyers.
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
AI is learning the language of law.
Legora raised $150M Series C at a $1.8B valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, to scale its AI platform for lawyers.
Legora raised $150M Series C at a $1.8B valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, to scale its AI platform for lawyers.