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Lumin Digital raises USD $115 million in new capital
Software-as-a-Service

Lumin Digital raises USD $115 million in new capital

Backers including clients boosted the bank software provider's war chest to fund AI, payments and lending development as valuation hit USD $1.6 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Rackspace & Palantir launch sovereign AI framework
Private Cloud

Rackspace & Palantir launch sovereign AI framework

Regulated industries may get a safer route to production AI as the tie-up offers tighter control over data, governance and deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Private Equity stories

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Robotics

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound

Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Pepper Advantage buys Dilosk in Irish mortgage deal
Data Analytics

Pepper Advantage buys Dilosk in Irish mortgage deal

The deal expands Pepper Advantage's Irish mortgage footprint and leaves Dilosk's ICS Mortgages brand in place under existing management until 2026 completion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform
Software-as-a-Service

AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform

The deal gives fund administrators access to AngelList's banking and payments network, speeding capital calls, distributions and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms

Firms in regulated sectors could clear conflicts and screen deals faster as Intapp ties its new AI tool to internal rules and records.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Harvey acquires Benchmark to boost asset management
Software-as-a-Service

Harvey acquires Benchmark to boost asset management

The move gives Harvey a deeper foothold in asset management software as it pushes further into the investment process, with no deal terms disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Warburg Pincus backs Oxylabs in USD $130 million deal
Data governance

Warburg Pincus backs Oxylabs in USD $130 million deal

The deal values the web data infrastructure group at USD $3.6 billion as investors back the systems helping AI agents gather online information.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Clean technologies

New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability

Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
PairSoft names Brian Rigney as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

PairSoft names Brian Rigney as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment signals PairSoft's push to win more finance teams as rivals race to embed AI and tighter ERP integrations in back-office software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
How AI is helping sellers read buyer intent
Data Protection

How AI is helping sellers read buyer intent

Deal teams can now spot serious bidders earlier, reducing wasted effort and helping sellers react before interest fades in live transactions.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • This month
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • This month

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British Business Bank backs EQT health sciences fund
Health Technologies

British Business Bank backs EQT health sciences fund

Backing later-stage UK health tech and medtech firms, the British Business Bank has committed EUR €25 million to EQT Life Sciences' fund.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance

Customers will keep the same products and contacts as the tax software group unifies its brand around a better-known name.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding
Robotics

UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding

AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
British Business Bank backs Soho Square fund with GBP £50m
Small Business

British Business Bank backs Soho Square fund with GBP £50m

The deal is aimed at plugging a funding gap for established UK SMEs seeking expansion money without surrendering control to buyout investors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Beaten Zone passes AUD $20 million fundraising mark
Robotics

Beaten Zone passes AUD $20 million fundraising mark

Investor appetite for defence tech is rising as the Brisbane-based fund draws fresh capital amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month