The bidding war for obesity biotech Metsera has escalated dramatically, with Novo Nordisk now offering up to $10 billion versus Pfizer’s $8.1 billion revised bid. Pfizer has filed two lawsuits alleging anticompetitive behavior while Metsera calls the legal arguments “nonsense.”
Italian robotics startup Adaptronics just secured €3.15 million for its universal electro-adhesive grippers. The technology can handle objects of any shape or material with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Investors see potential across industrial automation and space applications.
The voice AI startup Giga has secured $61 million in fresh funding to scale its enterprise solutions. Founded by IIT Kharagpur graduates, the company is already automating complex workflows for DoorDash and eyeing expansion into healthcare and finance.
Armis has secured $435 million in new funding, valuing the cybersecurity company at $6.1 billion. The company is targeting an IPO in late 2026 or early 2027 while aiming for $1 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Tsuga emerges from stealth with €8.7 million to challenge the observability status quo. The French startup’s BYOC platform aims to solve the data overload problem that’s hitting enterprises hard.
Walmart marketplace sellers can now apply for working capital loans and lines of credit directly from their dashboards through a new partnership with lender Lendistry. The collaboration uses real-time sales data to streamline underwriting and match financing to business growth stages. Lendistry has
Kabilio just secured €4 million to bring AI to Spanish accounting firms. The platform claims to boost productivity by up to 50% by automating repetitive tasks. Founded just last year, they’re already working with nearly 100 firms.
After selling her fitness startup Mirror to Lululemon for $500 million, entrepreneur Brynn Putnam is tackling a different kind of connection problem. Her new company Board aims to reinvent family game night with a shared screen experience that blends physical and digital play. It’s her answer to wha
Zest AI is using new funding to expand its AI-powered lending solutions. The company’s technology helps lenders increase approvals and reduce defaults significantly. Key credit unions and Citi Ventures led the investment round.
Ilimex has developed technology that combines pathogen detection with UVC sterilization to neutralize airborne viruses like avian flu. The company is shifting from public spaces to the massive agri-food sector, where contamination risks threaten profitability.
