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Vertiv Acquires Strategic Thermal Labs to Boost Liquid Cooling

Vertiv, a global leader in digital infrastructure and reliability solutions, has announced the acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs LLC a company specializing in advanced liquid cooling technology. The acquisition strengthens Vertiv’s cooling strategy by enhancing its engineering expertise in how server liquid cooling connects with supporting systems. This is especially important for high density environments […]

April 27, 2026
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Suzu Labs Acquires Emulated Criminals to Boost AI Cybersecurity

Suzu Labs a cybersecurity, and AI company focused on safe AI use, has announced the acquisition of Emulated Criminals, a specialized cybersecurity firm known for adversary simulation and continuous security testing. The acquisition helps Suzu Labs combine AI based security with ongoing human testing, moving beyond one time checks to provide continuous, robust protection. The […]

April 27, 2026
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Guild Garage Group Partners with Dover & Company

Guild Garage Group, a group of residential garage door service companies that handle replacement, repair, and installation, has announced a partnership with Dover & Company, a major garage door service provider based in Flint, Michigan, and serving central Michigan. Dover & Company has been serving customers in Michigan with high-quality service for more than 80 […]

April 27, 2026
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ComfyUI Raises $30M Financing, at $500M Valuation

ComfyUI, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a workflow platform for generative AI, has raised $30 million in a funding round led by Craft, with participation from Pace Capital, Chemistry, TruArrow, and others. The company is valued at $500 Million. The funding round increased the total amount raised to $48 million. The company plans to […]

April 27, 2026
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Alumni Ventures Expands Globally with Japan Office and New Partnerships

Alumni Ventures, named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 20 VC firms in the U.S., has formed new partnerships in Japan with KDDI, a major telecom company, and UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd., part of the University of Tokyo. These partnerships aim to help startups in Japan and the United States grow faster and expand across […]

April 27, 2026
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Iridius Raises $8.6M to Build AI Platform for Compliance

Iridius, a Seattle, WA-based provider of a compliance-by-design AI platform for regulated workflow execution, has raised $8.6 million in a seed funding round led by Chalfen Ventures, with participation from Osage Venture Partners, Accenture Ventures, and Rock Yard Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to grow its operations and continue developing its products. […]

April 27, 2026
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Google Plans to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the companies confirmed on Friday, as tech companies increase their investments in leading AI firms. The deal includes an initial $10 billion investment from Google at Anthropic’s latest valuation of $380 billion, with an additional $30 billion depending on performance targets. Anthropic said the deal […]

April 25, 2026
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Intrepid Capital Appoints Nick Elias As Head of Investor Relations

Intrepid Capital Management, an independent investment firm based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, announced that Nick Elias has joined as Head of Investor Relations. He will report to Hunter Hayes, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager. In his role, Elias will lead the firm’s investor engagement strategy, build relationships with institutional clients and advisors, and support […]

April 25, 2026
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WesBanco appoints Nathan Jones as Senior Executive Vice President and CRO

WesBanco, Inc., a multi-state bank holding company, announced that Nathan Jones will become Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer starting April 27, 2026. He will replace Mike Perkins, who is retiring in June after more than 30 years with the company. Before this, Jones held senior roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief […]

April 25, 2026
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Bioxtreme Receives Strategic Investment From Serra Holding

Bioxtreme, a Chicago-based company that develops neurorehabilitation technology using its unique error-augmentation method to speed up motor recovery, has received a strategic investment led by Serra Holding. The company, which has raised $15 million so far, plans to use the funds to expand globally, strengthen its operations in the U.S. and Europe, and support the […]

April 25, 2026
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