News archive — May 2026
FundingRobotics🇨🇳May 29, 2026
Xynova closes Series A for dexterous robotic hands, raising ~¥1B since founding
FundingTransportation🇻🇳May 29, 2026
SCommerce raises $22.3M debt round via inaugural VND 580B bond, backed by ADB's CGIF, to build Tây Ninh sorting centre
FundingEnterprise Software🇳🇱May 29, 2026
Wonderful raises $15M Series B extension from Kaszek, heads to Brazil at $2B valuation
FundingSemiconductors🇨🇳May 29, 2026
Cosonic-owned Jiahe Smart invests in chip designer Wuqi Microelectronics
FundingEnergy🇮🇹May 29, 2026
Vitol locks in $900M revolving credit facility for Saras, with corporate guarantee
Funding🇯🇵May 29, 2026
Yamatané doubles down on Aeronext, pivoting drone partnership from logistics to agriculture
FundingMarketing🇭🇰May 29, 2026
Return Helper closes $4M Series A to deepen AI-driven cross-border logistics in Japan
FundingEnergy🇺🇸May 29, 2026
AirJoule Technologies closes $15M registered direct offering led by GE Vernova
FundingGaming🇨🇦May 29, 2026
OverActive Media closes $1.95M debt financing at 12% interest with bonus warrants
FundingFintech🇦🇺May 29, 2026
Judo Bank prices upsized $750M SME securitisation, lifting CET1 to 13.2%
Telecom🇩🇪May 29, 2026
OHB's multi-pronged offensive: defence JVs, rocket test, and a €1B+ KKR share sale
FundingFashion🇯🇵May 29, 2026
KLD raises undisclosed round from SMBC Venture Capital, Saison Ventures, NE Inc.
FundingWellness Beauty🇯🇵May 29, 2026
palplat raises ¥210M pre-Series A to scale AI workforce platform for beauty brands
FundingEnterprise Software🇺🇸May 29, 2026
Microsoft to invest NT$8.6B in Taiwan subsidiary as Taipei greenlights two-way capital flow
FundingEnterprise Software🇯🇵May 29, 2026
FLUX raises ¥6B Series C first close for AI enterprise transformation
FundingReal Estate🇨🇦May 29, 2026
Solis Minerals raises $6M to accelerate Brazil lithium and copper drilling
FundingEnergy🇨🇦May 29, 2026
Kapa Gold arranges $2M private placement for Blackhawk gold drill program
InvestorsFintech🇰🇷May 29, 2026
Hyundai Capital raises 210B won ($177M) in social bonds for small-business auto finance
FundingWellness Beauty🇺🇸May 29, 2026
Charlotte's Web closes BAT transaction, including $10M private placement
FundingHosting🇮🇱May 28, 2026
Majestic Labs raises $100M Series A for memory-pooled AI server architecture
M&ATransportationSerbiaMay 28, 2026
Srbijavoz secures €264M domestic loan to buy 30 high-speed trains
Funding🇮🇳May 28, 2026
Kome-On Communication secures ₹2 crore debt from Avance Ventures at 24% interest
FundingEnterprise Software🇺🇸May 28, 2026
Bain & Company invests in OpenAI Deployment Company to scale enterprise AI
FundingHealth🇺🇸May 28, 2026
TEDCO invests $500K in Nodal Therapeutics' lymph-node immunotherapy platform
FundingHealth🇺🇸May 28, 2026
Verily raises $300M, converts to corporation as Alphabet loses controlling stake
FundingConsumer Electronics🇨🇦May 28, 2026
Ynvisible secures SEK 3.0M in Swedish grants for sustainable manufacturing and medical e-paper