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Defence
Internet of Things
AI & ML

Corpora.ai backs Convert Technologies in sovereign defence tech push

A frontier research platform backs a UK GPS-denied tracking scale-up, merging AI-driven intelligence with sovereign defence asset management.
A frontier research platform backs a UK GPS-denied tracking scale-up, merging AI-driven intelligence with sovereign defence asset management.
Fintech
AI & ML
Datatech

Experian Activate brings cash flow data into credit decisioning

Experian's new AI decisioning engine blends real-time cash flow and credit data, widening access for borrowers missed by traditional underwriting.
Experian's new AI decisioning engine blends real-time cash flow and credit data, widening access for borrowers missed by traditional underwriting.
Fintech
Blockchain
AI & ML

Ripple Treasury adds governed AI agents for enterprise finance

Ripple's GSmart expansion puts policy-cited AI agents into treasury workflows, targeting the governance gap slowing enterprise adoption.
Ripple's GSmart expansion puts policy-cited AI agents into treasury workflows, targeting the governance gap slowing enterprise adoption.
Fintech
Retail & E-Commerce

FinXP and Thredd unite on multi-region card issuing infrastructure

The Malta-licensed payment provider gains a modern issuer-processing stack as embedded finance infrastructure becomes a cross-sector battleground.
The Malta-licensed payment provider gains a modern issuer-processing stack as embedded finance infrastructure becomes a cross-sector battleground.
Space
Defence

NewOrbit secures first commercial VLEO launch slot for 2028

UK satellite maker NewOrbit locks in a Q3 2028 launch, becoming the first company to secure a commercial slot in Very Low Earth Orbit.
UK satellite maker NewOrbit locks in a Q3 2028 launch, becoming the first company to secure a commercial slot in Very Low Earth Orbit.
Energy
Fintech

Parameta and Zema Global widen OTC energy data access

TP ICAP's data arm and Zema Global expand a partnership to pipe broker-sourced OTC pricing into energy firms' existing decision systems.
TP ICAP's data arm and Zema Global expand a partnership to pipe broker-sourced OTC pricing into energy firms' existing decision systems.
Fintech
AI & ML

Ant International's AMP goes global as agentic payments race heats up

Ant International rolls out its open agentic payment protocol to 17 partners, while Mastercard and Visa join a shared agent-identity framework.
Ant International rolls out its open agentic payment protocol to 17 partners, while Mastercard and Visa join a shared agent-identity framework.
Fintech
AI & ML

Sidetrade launches sovereign AI stack to lock CFOs out of hyperscalers

Sidetrade's SAFE framework runs agentic finance AI entirely on owned GPUs and data centres, targeting a 30–35% EBITDA margin by 2030.
Sidetrade's SAFE framework runs agentic finance AI entirely on owned GPUs and data centres, targeting a 30–35% EBITDA margin by 2030.
Retail & E-Commerce
AI & ML
Transportation & Logistics

IBEX posts record $644m revenue as AI agent pivot reshapes BPO sector

The outsourcing firm's 15% revenue surge and Sierra AI partnership signal a structural shift in how enterprises buy customer experience services.
The outsourcing firm's 15% revenue surge and Sierra AI partnership signal a structural shift in how enterprises buy customer experience services.
Automotive
Sustainability
Real Estate

RYET and Changan target Saudi NEV talent gap with joint institute

A China-Malaysia edtech firm partners with Changan and a Saudi commercialisation group to build NEV vocational pathways for the Kingdom.
A China-Malaysia edtech firm partners with Changan and a Saudi commercialisation group to build NEV vocational pathways for the Kingdom.
Internet of Things
Real Estate
Hospitality

SKYX and Deako merge to target smart home builder and hotel markets

The all-stock deal combines plug-and-play ceiling and wall platforms, targeting 50-plus US homebuilders and global hotel chains.
The all-stock deal combines plug-and-play ceiling and wall platforms, targeting 50-plus US homebuilders and global hotel chains.
Defence
Energy

T3 Defense wins $1.3m power order for European air-defence line

An Israeli-rooted subsidiary enters Europe's air-defence supply chain, reflecting post-Ukraine rearmament capital flowing into niche hardware.
An Israeli-rooted subsidiary enters Europe's air-defence supply chain, reflecting post-Ukraine rearmament capital flowing into niche hardware.
AI & ML
Retail & E-Commerce

Talkdesk joins Azure Marketplace to scale AI agents in contact centres

Talkdesk's AI automation platform is now purchasable via Microsoft Azure spend commitments, cutting procurement friction for enterprise CIOs.
Talkdesk's AI automation platform is now purchasable via Microsoft Azure spend commitments, cutting procurement friction for enterprise CIOs.
Defence
Transportation & Logistics
Robotics

Tonner Drones takes 15% stake in MHM Corporate via debt-to-equity swap

A French drone-investment group acquires a reference shareholding in a distressed shell firm, pointing it toward the drone logistics sector.
A French drone-investment group acquires a reference shareholding in a distressed shell firm, pointing it toward the drone logistics sector.
Robotics
Transportation & Logistics

Vecna Robotics raises $31m to scale US-made warehouse AMRs

A $31m raise backs domestic AMR manufacturing as supply-chain provenance concerns reshape warehouse automation procurement.
A $31m raise backs domestic AMR manufacturing as supply-chain provenance concerns reshape warehouse automation procurement.
Defence
Aerospace

Volatus Aerospace wins Canadian Forces contract for 5,000 drones

Canada's Defence Drone Initiative lands its first UAS contract, giving Volatus a pathway to supply up to 5,000 tactical ISR systems.
Canada's Defence Drone Initiative lands its first UAS contract, giving Volatus a pathway to supply up to 5,000 tactical ISR systems.
Fintech
AI & ML

Arcesium hires Brian Rosenberg to push agentic AI into buy-side ops

The fintech's new commercial president will accelerate its pivot from back-office data into front-office agentic AI for institutional investors.
The fintech's new commercial president will accelerate its pivot from back-office data into front-office agentic AI for institutional investors.
Retail & E-Commerce
Fintech
AI & ML

Mastercard bets on agentic commerce with Agent Connect launch

Mastercard's new Agent Connect platform positions the payments giant as the trust layer for AI-driven retail, connecting merchants, agents and payment providers.
Mastercard's new Agent Connect platform positions the payments giant as the trust layer for AI-driven retail, connecting merchants, agents and payment providers.
Blockchain
AI & ML
Fintech

OKX AI builds agent-to-agent task market on blockchain rails

OKX AI's pay-per-task marketplace lets autonomous agents hire each other, pointing toward agentic micro-economies beyond human-directed software.
OKX AI's pay-per-task marketplace lets autonomous agents hire each other, pointing toward agentic micro-economies beyond human-directed software.
Fintech
Retail & E-Commerce

Checkout.com activates US MALPB charter for direct card acquiring

Checkout.com becomes one of only three firms to operate a US MALPB charter, gaining direct card-network access without third-party intermediaries.
Checkout.com becomes one of only three firms to operate a US MALPB charter, gaining direct card-network access without third-party intermediaries.
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