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EV Charging Solutions ChargePoint Partners With Mercedes-Benz

ChargePoint, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions,  has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to provide EV charging solutions for fleet customers in the UK and Germany. The partnership gives Mercedes-Benz business customers a complete charging service, including site planning, installation, operation, and ongoing support. Under the partnership, Mercedes-Benz fleet and workplace customers […]

August 4, 2026
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Critical Minerals Startup Mariana Minerals Scores $310M in Series B Funding

Mariana Minerals, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a software-first, vertically integrated critical minerals platform, has raised $310 million in a Series B financing round led by Khosla Ventures, bringing the total to approximately $ 400 million. The round also saw participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Greenoaks, Halo Fund, Pax Ventures, StepStone […]

August 4, 2026
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Climtech Startup Base Power Scores $1 Billion in Series D Funding

Base Power, an Austin, Texas-based provider of distributed energy solutions and home battery systems, has raised $1 billion in a Series D financing round led by Ribbit, Addition, Valor Equity Partners, and JPMorganChase’s Strategic Investment Group, at a $13 billion valuation. The round also saw participation from Altimeter, D1 Capital Partners, Sands Capital, Coatue, Layer […]

August 4, 2026
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California-Based Actualyze AI Scores $7M in Seed Funding Round

Actualyze AI, a Pasadena, CA-based provider of an enterprise AI platform, has raised $7M in a Seed funding round. The round saw the backers Storm Ventures, Canaan Partners, Morado Ventures, and Jerry Yang’s AME Cloud Ventures. The company plans to use the fresh capital to scale operations and expand its platform capabilities. Funding Snapshot Metric […]

August 4, 2026
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Arkansas-Based Onterris Appoints Kurt Beil as Executive Vice President

Onterris has appointed Kurt Beil as Executive Vice President to lead its global Consulting business. He will oversee consulting operations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Beil will also lead the company’s consulting strategy and report directly to Chief Operating Officer James Laws. Kurt Beil brings 30 years of leadership experience, with a strong […]

August 4, 2026
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Minnesota-Based Best Buy Appoints Anne Bramman as Chief Financial Officer

Best Buy has appointed Anne Bramman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 19. Bramman brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, operations, strategy, and business transformation. She will lead Best Buy’s global finance team and work closely with incoming CEO Jason Bonfig to support the company’s growth and strategic […]

August 4, 2026
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Maryland-Based Chiron Appoints Matthew Whitlock as Chief Investment Officer

Chiron Real Estate has appointed Matthew Whitlock as it’s Chief Investment Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will lead the companys investment strategy, and oversee its senior housing investment portfolio. Whitlock will be responsible for finding new investment opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and supporting the continued growth of Chiron’s senior housing business. Before joining Chiron, […]

August 4, 2026
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AI Startup Skillsoft Appoints Matthew J. Cushing as Chief Legal Officer

Skillsoft has appointed Matthew J. Cushing as it’s Chief Legal Officer, effective August 3. He will lead the company’s global legal team and report directly to CEO Ron Hovsepian. Cushing brings extensive experience in legal leadership, corporate governance, commercial strategy and business transformation. His appointment will support Skillsoft as it continues to execute its growth […]

August 4, 2026
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California-Based ServiceNow appoints Simon Mouyal as Chief Marketing Officer

ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, has appointed Simon Mouyal as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. As Chief Marketing Officer, Simon Mouyal will lead ServiceNow’s global marketing and communications team. He will report directly to CEO Bill McDermott and join the company’s executive leadership team. Simon Mouyal brings more than 25 years […]

August 4, 2026
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Mettler Toledo appoints Natalia Shuman to its Board of Directors

Mettler-Toledo International has appointed Natalia Shuman to its Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026. Shuman is currently President and CEO of MISTRAS Group, a company that provides technology-enabled industrial asset integrity solutions. She has held the role since January 2025 and also serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Before joining MISTRAS, Shuman was […]

August 4, 2026
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