Investment & Financing
X Square Robot Secures $140 Million in Series A++ Funding
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- X Square Robot, a pioneer in general purpose embodied AI, announced on January 12 the completion of its Series A++ funding round, raising about US$140 million (RMB 1 billion). The funding attracted world-class investors, including ByteDance and HongS...
CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund to acquire 20.2% interest in three data centres for S$99.73 million
The development-focused data centre fund raised approximately S$150 million equity at first close SINGAPORE, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager, has successfully raised approximately S$150 million equity in the first close of it...
Basecamp Research launches world-first AI models for programmable gene insertion
* The breakthrough tackles a longstanding challenge in genetic medicine with the goal of developing a new generation of curative cell and gene therapies. * Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA by training the largest evolutionary AI models on a new, globally collected dataset, accelerated by...
Suvoda sets new standard for streamlined patient and site experience in clinical trials
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suvoda, a clinical trial technology company, took decisive steps in 2025 toward a more connected and streamlined clinical trial experience for both patients and sites. The company's merger with Greenphire marked a pivotal moment in that journey, s...
Denison Consulting and Newmeasures Join Forces to Advance the Future of Employee Listening and Organizational Performance
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Denison Consulting and Newmeasures announced that they have joined forces to advance the future of employee listening and organizational performance. Effective January 1, 2026, Denison Consulting and Newmeasures combined through a legal merger unde...
Plume Acquires Sweepr to Deliver AI-Orchestrated Customer Experience Platform to ISPs Globally
Combined platform turns real-time network intelligence into guided and automated actions across every support channel – increasing digital engagement, reducing calls and truck rolls, lowering cost-to-serve, and improving subscriber confidence PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Plu...
Obol joins forces with Mastercard to Bring AI-Driven Cash Flow Management to Australian Businesses
Obol launches in Australia, supported by Mastercard Open Finance NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Obol, an AI-driven cash flow management platform for modern businesses, announced its official launch in Australia through a strategic collaboration with Mastercard. This enables Obol to powe...
Rich Sparkle Holdings Closes Acquisition of TikTok Icon Khaby Lame's Core Company
Exclusive Global Full-Chain Operations Secured—Turning Influence into a Capital-Grade Asset With 360 Million Followers, Annual Live-Commerce Sales Could Reach $4 Billion HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Khaby Lame, widely regarded as the world's defining TikTok creator, built his name on ...
Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV Deepen Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Robotaxi Development and Commercialization
BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving, and BAIC BJEV, the electric vehicle development and manufacturing arm of BAIC Group, today announced a comprehensive upgrade to their strategic par...
Cleanova Strengthens Filtration Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions of Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems, Entering Ultra-Clean Controlled Environment Markets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleanova, a leading global manufacturer of advanced industrial filtration solutions owned by PX3 Partners, theLondon-headquartered private equity firm, announces today the strategic acquisitions of two U.S.-based companies: Airflotek and TES-Clean ...
China's AGI Pioneer and Leader Z.ai Listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
SHANGHAI, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qiming Venture Partners' portfolio company Z.ai (formerly known as Zhipu AI), a pioneer and leader inartificial general intelligence (AGI) inChina, successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange onJanuary 8th, 2026, Beijing time, becoming the world's fi...
Cadillac Formula 1® Team Partners with IFS Ahead of the Team's Debut Season
* IFS software used by Cadillac Formula 1® Team to support multiple areas of the Team's operations * Partnership to showcase the power of IFS and include key brand placements for IFS across Cadillac Formula 1® Team assets DALLAS and SILVERSTONE, England ,Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, t...
YY Group Secures SGD 10.5 Million United Overseas Bank Facility, Cutting Finance Costs and Powering Expansion
SINGAPORE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced that it has closed a SGD 10.5 million banking facility with United Overseas Ba...
Netflix Supports Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Commitment to Merger Agreement
Following Comprehensive and Rigorous Review, Warner Bros. Discovery Board
Continues to Recommend Stockholders Approve Netflix Agreement
More Information on How Netflix and Warner Bros. Will Define the Next Century
of Storytelling Available atNetflixWBtogether.com
iSMART Developments Ltd Announces Strategic Partnership with L'Oréal Groupe
LONDON, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UK-based skincare, aesthetic and medical device innovator iSMART Developments has announced a strategic partnership with L'Oréal Groupe, marking a significant milestone in the company's long-term growth and leadership within the professional grade light therap...
Healthcare Holding Schweiz Acquires Stake in Medddbase International
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a leading service provider and distributor of medical technology inSwitzerland, expands its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority stake in Medddbase International AG, which includes Medddbase Schweiz AG and Medddbase Deutschland GmbH. Healthcare Holding Sc...
Sterling Bank Joins Thunes' Direct Global Network to Transform Cross-Border Payments for Nigerian Expatriates
SINGAPORE and LAGOS, Nigeria, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes
Venturing into the "Robotics + Artificial Intelligence" Frontier Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times Strategically Invests in Huibo Robotics
HONG KONG, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of December 30th, Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times (stock code: a000048) announced the formal signing of an《Equity Investment Intention Agreement》with Jiangsu Huibo Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. ("Huibo Robotics"). Shenzhen Kingkey S...
Taoping Announces Transformational Growth Milestones: New Corporate Headquarters and US$2 Million Smart Infrastructure Contracts
TIANJIN, China, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taoping Inc. (Nasdaq: TAOP) (the "Company"), a provider of innovative smart cloud platform services and solutions, today announced two significant strategic milestones underscoring its accelerating growth trajectory: the establishment of a new corpora...
ECARX Announces US$23 Million Strategic Investment in Lotus Technology to Deepen Global Partnership
LONDON, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX" or the "Company"), a global mobility tech provider, announced that it entered into a share subscription agreement (the "Subscription Agreement") on December 23, 2025, with Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech") (Nasdaq:...
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