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Defence

Safe Pro wins $1.3m Army subcontract for AI landmine detection on UGVs

The Nasdaq-listed defence AI firm will integrate its SPOTD threat-detection system into U.S. Army autonomous ground vehicles under a new $1.3m
The Nasdaq-listed defence AI firm will integrate its SPOTD threat-detection system into U.S. Army autonomous ground vehicles under a new $1.3m
Biotech

Galectin Therapeutics aligns with FDA on belapectin Phase 3 design

Galectin said a Type C meeting produced agreement on the primary endpoint and regulatory path for a full approval trial in MASH cirrhosis.
Galectin said a Type C meeting produced agreement on the primary endpoint and regulatory path for a full approval trial in MASH cirrhosis.
AI & ML
Retail & E-Commerce

Redo raises $81m Series B at $1.25bn valuation for commerce AI push

The Utah-based post-purchase platform has closed an $81m round led by Smash Capital, acquiring international returns provider ReturnBear as part of the deal.
The Utah-based post-purchase platform has closed an $81m round led by Smash Capital, acquiring international returns provider ReturnBear as part of the deal.
AI & ML
Datatech

Applied Atomics licenses mPower SMR to power AI data centres

A revived small modular reactor design targets the 300 GW power gap that US data centre growth is projected to create by 2035.
A revived small modular reactor design targets the 300 GW power gap that US data centre growth is projected to create by 2035.
Biotech

PureCycle and IPL Schoeller prove recycled plastic at commercial scale

A US recycler, a global packaging firm and a fermented-food brand together hit the first commercial food-contact milestone for dissolution-recycled polypropylene.
A US recycler, a global packaging firm and a fermented-food brand together hit the first commercial food-contact milestone for dissolution-recycled polypropylene.
AI & ML

QuantumScape and Honda unite on solid-state battery platform

Honda's rigorous tech evaluation clears the way for a multi-year solid-state battery push with QuantumScape, spanning automotive and beyond.
Honda's rigorous tech evaluation clears the way for a multi-year solid-state battery push with QuantumScape, spanning automotive and beyond.
AI & ML

Longshot raises $20m for ground-based kinetic space launcher

A $5m South Park Commons top-up brings Longshot to $20m as it builds the world's largest ballistic launcher for hypersonic and orbital access.
A $5m South Park Commons top-up brings Longshot to $20m as it builds the world's largest ballistic launcher for hypersonic and orbital access.
Datatech

Quantum Cyber targets Connecticut drone facility in $3.2m LOI

Nasdaq-listed Quantum Cyber is advancing toward a definitive deal for a 43,000 sq ft Bridgeport manufacturing site as it courts US defence contracts.
Nasdaq-listed Quantum Cyber is advancing toward a definitive deal for a 43,000 sq ft Bridgeport manufacturing site as it courts US defence contracts.
AI & ML
Datatech
Fintech

9fin Appoints First Chief Revenue Officer

9fin hires Amit Lalwani as CRO to drive global revenue growth as the AI debt markets platform scales internationally.

9fin, the AI-native platform for global debt markets, has hired Amit Lalwani as its first Chief Revenue Officer to lead a unified global revenue strategy across sales, account management, client success and revenue operations.


 

Fintech

Interactive Brokers Adds ChatGPT and Grok Integration

Interactive Brokers expands its AI trading ecosystem with ChatGPT and Grok integrations, enabling natural language trading across multiple asset classes.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced the expansion of its agentic trading capabilities with the addition of ChatGPT and Grok, further broadening

AI & ML

Skyborne Technology moves DART drone airship toward FAA flight testing

A micro-cap UAV firm advances its helium-lifted drone airship platform, pairing AI optics and nanomaterial partnerships for defence and space use.
A micro-cap UAV firm advances its helium-lifted drone airship platform, pairing AI optics and nanomaterial partnerships for defence and space use.
AI & ML
Datatech

ITG prices Nasdaq IPO to fund US digital infrastructure buildout

The broadband and data centre services firm targets a $370m-$430m raise to cut debt and buy out Oaktree Capital's stake.
The broadband and data centre services firm targets a $370m-$430m raise to cut debt and buy out Oaktree Capital's stake.
AI & ML

Fengate maps $12bn in capital across four converging sectors

Fengate's 2025 report reveals how one alternative manager is allocating across housing, healthcare, digital infrastructure and energy.
Fengate's 2025 report reveals how one alternative manager is allocating across housing, healthcare, digital infrastructure and energy.
AI & ML

GunBroker.com posts EBITDA surge as AI tools reshape firearms e-commerce

Outdoor Holding Company's marketplace pivot and AI listing tools signal how niche e-commerce platforms are rebuilding on software-first economics.
Outdoor Holding Company's marketplace pivot and AI listing tools signal how niche e-commerce platforms are rebuilding on software-first economics.
AI & ML
Defence

NorthStar wins CAD$40m RCAF deal to guard Canada's orbital frontier

Canada's air force taps a commercial SSA startup for sovereign space surveillance, blending defence procurement with a pending US SPAC listing.
Canada's air force taps a commercial SSA startup for sovereign space surveillance, blending defence procurement with a pending US SPAC listing.
AI & ML

Pacvue Prism bets on agentic AI to unify the fractured commerce stack

Pacvue's new platform connects retail media, search, social and streaming under a single AI-orchestrated outcome layer.
Pacvue's new platform connects retail media, search, social and streaming under a single AI-orchestrated outcome layer.
Fintech

Firm Capital clears Canada regulator for $218m housing portfolio deal

A Canadian REIT's Competition Bureau clearance unlocks a 1,649-site manufactured home deal, spotlighting regulatory pressure on affordable housing assets.
A Canadian REIT's Competition Bureau clearance unlocks a 1,649-site manufactured home deal, spotlighting regulatory pressure on affordable housing assets.
Blockchain
Media & Publishing

Yes& acquires Modo Modo in third B2B agency buy in 18 months

Yes& is consolidating B2B marketing expertise across healthcare, fintech and enterprise tech through a rapid Atlanta acquisition spree.
Yes& is consolidating B2B marketing expertise across healthcare, fintech and enterprise tech through a rapid Atlanta acquisition spree.
Space

BlackVe lands $1.5m state backing to scale spacecraft plant in NM

New Mexico backs a multi-mission satellite manufacturer, signalling how US states are competing to anchor sovereign space-industrial capacity.
New Mexico backs a multi-mission satellite manufacturer, signalling how US states are competing to anchor sovereign space-industrial capacity.
Aerospace
Defence
Robotics

SmartShield Packaging upgrades foam cutting with WARDJet waterjet system

A Canadian protective packaging supplier adopts 5-axis waterjet technology to serve aerospace, defence and robotics clients.
A Canadian protective packaging supplier adopts 5-axis waterjet technology to serve aerospace, defence and robotics clients.
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