RoboForce Raises $52 Million to Expand Physical AI Robo-Labor
RoboForce has secured $52 million in new funding to scale its Physical AI robot platform and prepare for commercial deployment across industrial sectors.
March 19, 2026
Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial movements in the AI ecosystem, including venture capital investments, strategic acquisitions, IPO's and funding rounds for AI companies.
CATCHES Launches Physics-Based AI Sizing Platform with AMIRI and Nvidia
CATCHES has introduced RealFit, an AI-powered sizing and virtual try-on technology for fashion e-commerce, developed with Nvidia and first implemented by AMIRI. The company also announced $10 million in funding from luxury industry investors.
March 19, 2026
D-Robotics Raises $120 Million to Advance Embodied AI Robotics Platform
D-Robotics has completed a $120 million Series B1 financing round to accelerate development of its full-stack robotics and embodied AI platform, in collaboration with Horizon Robotics.
March 19, 2026
CometChat Raises $6.5 Million to Expand AI Agent Platform
CometChat has raised $6.5 million in strategic funding from Run Ventures to advance its AI agent platform, focusing on outbound intelligence, multi-agent orchestration, and customer intelligence capabilities.
March 18, 2026
BambooBox Raises $6.6 Million to Expand AI-Powered ABM Platform
Bangalore-based BambooBox has secured $6.6 million in funding led by Peak XV's Surge, with participation from Emergent Ventures and others, to enhance its AI-driven Managed ABM Operating System for enterprise revenue teams.
March 18, 2026
Sequential Raises $3.5M to Build AI Discovery Platform for Skin Health
Sequential has raised $3.5 million in its first equity round to develop an AI-powered discovery engine for next-generation skin health ingredients. The funding was co-led by Sparkfood and Corundum Systems Biology, with participation from several investors.
March 17, 2026
RadiusDC to Acquire phoenixNAP’s Phoenix Data Center and Colocation Business
RadiusDC has agreed to acquire phoenixNAP’s Phoenix data center and colocation operations, with plans to expand the campus to 26 megawatts of IT capacity by 2028.
March 16, 2026
MetaComp Raises $35 Million in Pre-A+ Round Backed by Alibaba
Singapore-based MetaComp has closed a Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba, bringing its total Pre-A funding to $35 million. The company plans to expand its StableX Network and AI-driven payment architecture across Asia and other regions.
March 16, 2026
Hale Capital Partners Acquires APEX Analytics, Formerly Voxtur Analytics
Hale Capital Partners has acquired APEX Analytics, previously known as Voxtur Analytics, through a cooperative restructuring aimed at strengthening its real estate technology and analytics portfolio. The rebranded company will operate independently under Hale Capital's ownership with Rob Cain appointed as Chief Restructuring Officer.
March 16, 2026
Rogo Acquires Offset to Integrate AI Agents into Financial Workflows
Rogo has acquired Offset, an AI agent company, to embed intelligent systems directly into financial workflows used by investment banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds.
March 16, 2026
Wonderful Raises $150M Series B to Expand Enterprise AI Platform
Wonderful has secured $150 million in Series B funding led by Insight Partners to scale its enterprise AI agent platform across 30 markets and expand its workforce from 350 to 900 by the end of 2026.
March 16, 2026
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has entered an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies, a U.S. manufacturer of thermal management and energy efficiency solutions. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
March 16, 2026
Sectra to Acquire Oxipit to Strengthen Autonomous AI in Radiology
Sectra has agreed to acquire Lithuanian radiology AI company Oxipit, known for its CE Class IIb-certified autonomous chest X-ray solution, ChestLink. The deal is expected to close in March 2026 and will see Oxipit operate as Sectra’s dedicated AI development center.
March 12, 2026
Quantiphi Acquires Candyspace to Expand AI-Driven Digital Experience Capabilities
Quantiphi has acquired London-based digital product agency Candyspace to strengthen its AI and digital experience offerings across the UK and Europe.
March 12, 2026
Armadin Raises $189.9 Million to Develop AI-Driven Cyber Defense Platform
Armadin has secured $189.9 million in combined Seed and Series A funding led by Accel, marking the largest early-stage financing in cybersecurity history. The company, led by Kevin Mandia, is developing an autonomous AI attacker swarm to counter AI-powered cyber threats.
March 12, 2026
Vitestro Raises $70 Million to Advance Autonomous Blood Collection Robot
Vitestro has closed a $70 million Series B funding round to support development and commercialization of its Aletta Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device, with participation from Labcorp Venture Fund, Mayo Clinic, and Sutter Health.
March 12, 2026
Scout Ventures Closes $125 Million Fund to Back AI and Defense Technologies
Scout Ventures has closed an oversubscribed $125 million Fund V to invest in early-stage companies developing technologies in AI, autonomy, space, and power systems for defense and commercial applications.
March 12, 2026
Rebar Raises $14M Series A to Scale AI Platform for HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing
Rebar has secured a $14 million Series A funding round led by Prudence to expand its AI platform that automates estimating and quoting workflows for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries.
March 12, 2026
Rebel Audio Launches AI Podcasting Platform and Secures $3.8M Funding
Rebel Audio has launched its AI-powered podcasting platform designed to simplify podcast creation and production. The company also announced $3.8 million in seed funding and appointed producer Mark Burnett as its first advisor.
March 12, 2026
Zendesk to Acquire Forethought to Expand Self-Improving AI Agents
Zendesk has announced an agreement to acquire Forethought, a customer service automation startup, to enhance its Resolution Platform with self-improving AI agents capable of autonomously executing complex workflows.
March 12, 2026
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