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Massachusetts-Based Webster First Federal Credit Union Promotes Colleen Carney to Chief Risk Officer
Webster First Federal Credit Union has promoted Colleen Carney to Chief Risk Officer. The promotion highlights the credit union’s focus on strengthening risk management and recognizes Carney’s leadership and contribution to the organization’s continued growth. Colleen Carney joined Webster First in 2007 as the Spencer Branch Manager. She later earned a master’s degree in Management […]
August 1, 2026
Minnesota-Based Deluxe Closes Transformative Acquisition of Celero Commerce
Deluxe, a trusted payments and data company, has completed its acquisition of Celero Commerce, a financial technology company focused on optimized payment solutions for small to mid-sized businesses and strategic partners. The deal was first announced on June 18. The acquisition is an important step in Deluxe’s growth strategy. It expands the company’s merchant payment business […]
August 1, 2026
Digital Marketing Startup Offscript Worldwide Secures Investment From Essence Ventures
Offscript Worldwide, a Los Angeles, CA-based provider of a creator-owned ecosystem connecting brands and platforms across media, has received a strategic minority investment from Essence Ventures. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The investment will help Offscript Worldwide expand commercial opportunities for advertisers, grow its portfolio of media brands and creator platforms and […]
August 1, 2026
Electrical-Based Nexus Power Secures Investment From Madison River Capital
Nexus Power, a Salt Lake City, UT-based manufacturer representative and provider of design and engineering services, has received a strategic investment from Madison River Capital. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The investment will support Nexus Powers geographic expansion, strengthen its manufacturer partnerships, pursue strategic acquisitions in design engineering, and expand its workforce […]
August 1, 2026
AI Startup Smallest.ai Scores $13M in Series A Funding
Smallest.ai, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of real time voice AI infrastructure for enterprises, has raised $13 million in a Series A round, bringing total funding to over $21 million. The round was led by Seligman Ventures with participation from Sierra Ventures and 3one4 Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s […]
August 1, 2026
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California-Based SoundHealth Scores $12.25M in Series A Funding
SoundHealth, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of personalized, AI-enabled non-invasive medical and wellness devices for breathing and sleep disorders, has raised $12.25M in Series A funding round led by Shangbay Capital. The fresh capital will help the company expand its portfolio of personalized, FDA-cleared therapeutics and accelerate the commercialization of its breathing and sleep wellness […]
August 1, 2026
Clean Tech Startup Antora Energy Raises $550M in Series C Funding
Antora Energy, a San Jose, CA-based provider of energy storage solutions for industry, data centers, and the grid, has raised $550M in Series C funding round co-led by G2 Venture Partners and Eclipse. The round also saw participation from Ribbit Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Activate Capital, John Doerr, Westly Group, StepStone Group, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, […]
August 1, 2026
California-Based Discern Security Raises $13M in Series A Funding
Discern Security, a Sunnyvale, CA-based provider of an AI-native security workspace that improves cybersecurity posture through proactive, agent-driven optimization of security controls, has raised $13M in a Series A funding round led by Forgepoint Capital. The round also saw participation from First Rays Ventures, Growth Enjin Partners, Vela Ventures, and other angel investors. The fresh […]
August 1, 2026
Factor4 Announces Strategic Partnership with EVOSUS
Factor4 has partnered with Evosus to improve gift card and loyalty services for businesses in the pool, spa, and hearth industries. The partnership allows merchants to sell, redeem, and manage physical and digital gift cards directly through their PAX Aries payment devices, while providing customers with a smooth and consistent experience across in-store and online […]
July 31, 2026
Illinois-Based Cameo Names Mackenzie O’Connor Chief Operating Officer
Cameo, the leading marketplace connecting fans and brands with famous faces on demand, has promoted Mackenzie O’Connor to Chief Operating Officer. O’Connor first joined Cameo as a college intern in 2017. Since then, she has held leadership roles in customer service, product management, talent operations, Cameo for Business, and corporate strategy. As Chief Operating Officer, […]
July 31, 2026
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