After a sluggish run, fintech is picking up serious steam. In the first quarter of 2025, fintech startups across the globe raised $10.3 billion, marking the sector’s strongest showing since Q1 of 2023. According to CB Insights, the average deal size h ...
Noxtua Raises $92M to Build Germany’s Legal AI Powerhouse
Enterprise Edge | Strategic Moves | AI & Law In a major move to reshape how legal tech is built and delivered in Europe, Berlin-based startup Noxtua has secured a $92.2 million Series B to develop an AI platform tailored for the German legal syste ...
Infosys Invests $98M to Acquire The Missing Link, Strengthening Global Cybersecurity Reach
Infosys is expanding its global cybersecurity footprint with the $98 million acquisition of The Missing Link, a leading Australian cybersecurity and IT services firm. The deal brings together two companies with aligned values, shared focus on innovati ...
Aveva Taps Domain-Rich MSPs to Power Industrial Digital Transformation
As the lines blur between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), Aveva Group, a Schneider Electric company, is doubling down on its partner ecosystem—especially those managed service providers (MSPs) evolving into domain specialists ...
OpenAI Eyes $3B Acquisition of Windsurf After Failed Cursor Bid
OpenAI is making a bold $3 billion move to expand its footprint in AI-assisted software development, entering advanced talks to acquire coding assistant startup Windsurf. But this high-stakes deal comes after a failed attempt to acquire a different risin ...
Tapcheck Secures $225M to Expand On-Demand Pay Solutions Across the U.S.
U.S. fintech startup Tapcheck has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt funding to scale its earned wage access (EWA) platform, which enables workers to access their wages ahead of payday. The round includes a $25 million equity extension led b ...
Nigeria’s Solar Moment: Arnergy Raises $18M to Scale Clean Energy as Fuel Prices Soar
As energy realities shift in Nigeria, solar power is no longer just a backup — it's becoming the primary solution. Cleantech company Arnergy has raised $18 million in fresh capital to expand its solar infrastructure across the country, riding a wave of d ...
Solve Intelligence Secures $12M to Transform Patent and IP Workflows with AI
Solve Intelligence, a legal tech startup based in Delaware, has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round, led by 20VC. This investment will accelerate the growth of its AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize how patent professio ...
CEOs Forecast AI as a Superior Strategic Planner Over Board Members
A new survey suggests that an overwhelming majority of CEOs are beginning to view artificial intelligence as a viable alternative to human board members when it comes to formulating business strategies. Data from AI platform provider Dataiku reveals that ...
Blend AI Expands to the U.S., Strengthening AI-Powered Ad Optimization for E-Commerce Brands
Sydney-based adtech startup Blend AI has taken a major step in its global expansion by opening its first U.S. office in Austin, Texas. This move comes as the company continues to grow its AI-driven platform, which helps e-commerce businesses optimize ad ...