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Celero Communications Raises $275M in Series C Funding

Celero Communications, an Irvine, CA-based provider of coherent DSP technology for AI infrastructure, has raised $275 million in a Series C funding round led by Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners, and CapitalG, bringing the total amount to $415 million. The round also saw participation from Sutter Hill Ventures and Maverick Silicon. The fresh capital will […]

September 9, 2026
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AI Startup VideoGen Raises $3.3M in Seed Funding Round

VideoGen, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI video creation platform, has raised $3.3 million in a Seed funding round led by Y Combinator. The round also saw participation from Rebel Fund, Lobster Capital, Stretford End Capital, Mento VC, Pioneer Fund, and Decacorn VC. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand […]

September 9, 2026
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AI Startup Cylake Raises $245M in Funding Round

Cylake, a Sunnyvale, CA-based provider of a cybersecurity platform for operational sovereignty, has raised $245 million in a funding round, bringing the total amount to $290 million. The round saw backers Lightspeed Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Redpoint Ventures. The company will use the funds to continue developing its AI-powered, fully sovereign cybersecurity platform and […]

September 9, 2026
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California-Based Lightsage Raises $4M in Funding Round

Lightsage, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an Agent-Led Growth (ALG) platform, has raised $4 million in a funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Steven Tamm, Abhinav Asthana, Matt Curl, Robert Chatwani, Hila, Zeno, Eric, Ivan, Shuhao, and Adam Frankl. The company will use the capital to expand […]

September 9, 2026
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Washington-Based DigiStor Appoints Michael Callahan to Board of Directors

DigiStor, a provider of secure data protection solutions, has appointed Michael Callahan to its Board of Directors. Callahan’s appointment strengthens DigiStor’s leadership as the company continues to expand its secure storage and data protection products. Callahan brings decades of experience in building and growing technology companies, with expertise in enterprise infrastructure, data storage and cybersecurity. […]

September 9, 2026
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Mill Point Capital Appoints Michael Kaplan as Managing Partner  

Mill Point Capital, a private equity firm focused on the Business Services Industrial’s and IT Services sectors, has appointed veteran investor Mike Kaplan as Managing Partner. Kaplans appointment strengthens Mill Points investment leadership team as the firm continues to expand and pursue new investment opportunities across North America. The firm focuses on partnering with businesses […]

September 9, 2026
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Business Consulting-Based Accenture Appoints Emma Chalwin as CMO

Accenture has appointed Emma Chalwin as it’s new Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Chalwin will lead the company’s global marketing and communications teams, and report to Chair and CEO Julie Sweet. Chalwin joins Accenture from Workday, where she served as Chief Marketing Officer and helped build the company’s brand and increase customer demand […]

September 9, 2026
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Pennsylvania-Based AdaptHealth Appoints Harriss Currie as CFO

AdaptHealth Corp, a provider of healthcare at home solutions, has appointed Harriss Currie as it’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2026. Currie will take over the role from Jason Clemens, who will support the transition through October 1, 2026. Currie previously served as CFO of Luminex Corp. for more than 15 years before […]

September 9, 2026
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California-Based Xponential Fitness Appoints Jennifer Ryu as CFO

Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, has appointed Jennifer Ryu as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 19, 2026. Ryu will succeed Robert Julian, who has served as interim CFO since March 2026. Julian will remain with the company as a consultant to support a […]

September 9, 2026
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California-Based Snap Appoints Ronan Harris as Chief Commercial Officer

Snap Inc., a technology company, has appointed Ronan Harris as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Harris will lead Snap’s global advertising sales and go-to-market teams, focusing on growing advertising revenue and strengthening relationships with advertisers and agencies. Harris has led Snap’s business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for nearly four years. During his […]

September 9, 2026
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