Airbus Ventures has announced its investment in Featherless.ai, a leader in serverless AI inference platforms. The innovative technology developed by Featherless.ai optimizes GPU utilization, reduces costly downtime, and significantly lowers operational expenses, enabling AI inference at reduced costs. “AI has the power to transform industries and empower individuals around the globe,” said Eugene Cheah, founder…
Pandion Optimization Alliance acquires Blackmaple Group
Pandion Optimization Alliance, a national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) with a century-long history of delivering cost savings and value to its members, has acquired Blackmaple Group, LLC (BMG), a leading purchasing organization specializing in independent physician practices and women’s healthcare. The acquisition solidifies Pandion’s position as the premier GPO for women’s health providers in the United…
Orthocell receives regulatory approval for Striate+ in Singapore
PERTH: Orthocell Limited, a regenerative medicine company, announced on March 18, 2025, that it has received regulatory approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for its dental membrane product, Striate+. This approval allows the company to begin sales in Singapore, a key market known for its advanced medical treatments and as a gateway to other major ASEAN…
TZ Limited secures debt facility, finalizes Keyvision acquisition
SYDNEY: TZ Limited, a leading provider of smart locker and access control solutions, announced on March 18, 2025, that it has finalized the acquisition of Keyvision Holdings Pty Ltd, a prominent tenant engagement platform provider. The deal, valued at up to $10 million, is contingent on shareholder approval and will be paid over four years based…
Vista Global secures $600 million equity investment led by RRJ Capital
Vista, the global leader in private aviation, announced Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement for a $600 million equity investment from a consortium of investors led by Asian investment firm RRJ Capital. This strategic funding marks another milestone in Vista’s growth journey and reinforces confidence in its business model and long-term vision. The investment will…
Japan’s Taiho Pharmaceutical to acquire Swiss Biotech Araris for $1.14 billion
Swiss oncology biotech firm Araris Biotech AG has entered into an acquisition agreement with Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, marking a significant milestone for the advanced therapies industry, 4BIO Capital announced Monday. The Japanese company will pay $400 million upfront, with additional milestone payments potentially bringing the total to $1.14 billion. The acquisition is set to close in…
Bureau Veritas announces the acquisition of GeoAssay
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces the acquisition of GeoAssay. This transaction cements Bureau Veritas’ position as the Metals & Minerals market leader in Chile, the world’s largest copper producer. Bureau Veritas’ Metals & Minerals operations aim to support our clients throughout the entire mining cycle, from mine to port….
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy again
LOS ANGELES: Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, marking its second bankruptcy filing in six years as the company struggles with declining mall traffic and fierce competition from online retailers. The U.S. operating company, which operates approximately 350 stores nationwide, said it was unable to find a buyer and will likely liquidate…
Beeks Financial Cloud Group partners with Kraken
LONDON: Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc (AIM: BKS), a cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets, is delighted to announce that it has signed a significant new Exchange Cloud contract with Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, based in San Francisco. With Exchange Cloud already delivering results in the Tier…
Foresight proposes to acquire Harmony Energy Income Trust for £190.8 million
LONDON: Harmony Energy Income Trust plc (HEIT) announced Monday that its board has agreed in principle to financial terms proposed by Foresight Group LLP for a potential acquisition of HEIT’s entire share capital. Under the proposed agreement, HEIT shareholders would receive 84 pence per share in cash, valuing the company’s ordinary share capital at £190.8 million. The…
AstraZeneca signs definitive agreement to acquire EsoBiotec for $1 billion
LONDON: AstraZeneca has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EsoBiotec, a biotechnology company pioneering in vivo cell therapies that has demonstrated promising early clinical activity. The EsoBiotec Engineered NanoBody Lentiviral (ENaBL) platform empowers the immune system to attack cancers and could offer many more patients access to transformative cell therapy treatments delivered in just minutes rather…
archTIS enhances security capabilities with Direktiv acquisition
SYDNEY: archTIS Limited (ASX:AR9) announced the acquisition of Direktiv’s technology assets, workforce, and customer base. The acquisition is valued at $750,000, to be paid in three installments over 12 months. This integration will enable archTIS to incorporate Direktiv’s attribute-based access control (ABAC) technology, enhancing its zero trust security frameworks. The technology aims to secure sensitive…