CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cuesta Partners (“Cuesta”), a Chicago-based AI and data technology firm, today announced a strategic partnership with Keboola, a self-service data operations platform. Cuesta now offers Strata, an AI foundation built on Keboola technology, to mid-market and private-equity-backed companies in the United States. With Strata, AI agents work from the company’s own knowledge: they answer questions, prepare analyses and take on everyday work, and every result points back to
Month: October 2026
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Astira Capital Partners appoints Manoj Kothiyal as Partner, Head of AI to lead applied AI across the firm and its portfolio
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $INV #ClassAction–Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Innventure, Inc. (“Innventure” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INV) and reminds investors of the October 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm
Join the Biomimicry Institute for this year’s Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day. A 90-minute interactive showcase of ten startups using nature’s strategies to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges. After four months in the accelerator, these founders are ready to share how biomimicry is shaping the future of energy, materials, water, biodiversity and more. Come prepared to ask questions and dig in.
Agenda (90 minutes)
- Opening Remarks
- Rapid-fire Founder Pitches
- Interactive Breakout Rooms – choose your startup & join the conversation
- Closing Remarks
You’ll Meet:
- BioWraptor, Inc., United States of America – Utilizes tardigrade-inspired synthetic peptides to protect perishable biomolecules from heat and degradation, eliminating the need for expensive and energy-intensive cold-chain logistics.
- DisperseBio Ltd., Israel – Redefines biofilm and biofouling control through biomimetic peptides inspired by nature. Its breakthrough technology tackles over $100B in annual industrial and maritime damage by activating microbes’ natural, sustainable dispersal pathways instead of relying on toxic biocides.
- Fungi Life Corporation, Colombia – Leverages a cell-free formula to replicate the natural biochemical strategy that fungi use to emulsify and break down complex hydrocarbons, accelerating oil spill and soil remediation without introducing live microbes into the environment.
- Mireta Urban Dynamics LLC, United States of America – Translates the 500-million-year-old network intelligence of slime molds into generative design algorithms that help planners build highly resilient, resource-efficient city infrastructure.
- PhysaFlow, Inc., United States of America – An edge-native AI platform that leverages the universal design principles of biological flow networks to progressively unlock the estimated 30–40% of AI data center capacity currently stranded—reducing power, cooling, and water consumption while increasing workload capacity, all within existing infrastructure to address global AI demand.
- Renovenergy S.A.S, Colombia – Develops cost-effective green hydrogen electrolyzers using bioinspired silicon electrodes that are inspired by the nanoscale geometry of mitochondria to achieve high electron-transfer efficiency without relying on scarce precious metals.
- Semion Bio Corp, United States of America – Makes plants defend themselves by restoring natural defense mechanisms lost during domestication. Rather than targeting pests directly or genetically modifying crops, they activate plants’ own immune responses, enabling crops to repel pests, attract natural enemies, and become more resistant to diseases.
- Terrament, Inc., United States of America – Builds underground gravity storage in existing mines to tackle the growing energy crisis driven by data centers and aging infrastructure, using a patented, cable-free conveyance system inspired by the metachronal wave motion of caterpillars to support massive payloads across extreme vertical drops.
- WAVR Technologies, Inc., United States of America – Builds atmospheric water harvesting technology, inspired by the Australian tree frog’s ability to extract water directly from air, to bring water resilience to the world’s most resource-constrained industries.
- Xatoms Inc., Canada – Utilizes proprietary AI and quantum chemistry to design novel, visible-light-activated photocatalysts that mirror the solar-powered chemistry of photosynthesis to destroy persistent water contaminants without chemicals or toxic byproducts.
The Ray of Hope Accelerator is a four-month initiative of the Biomimicry Institute that supports early-stage, nature-inspired startups developing regenerative solutions to global environmental challenges. Made possible through the support of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, the program provides non-dilutive funding, tailored mentorship, impact and sustainability business training, storytelling support, and access to a global network of experts, investors, and partners to help founders strengthen and scale their biomimicry-driven innovations.
This event closes the 2026 cycle of the Ray of Hope Accelerator.
Applications for the 2027 cohort will open on March 2nd.
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) to Ares Capital Corporation. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, MidCap shareholders are expected to own approximately 5% of the combined company.Halper Sadeh encourages MidCap shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@
SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Howard Energy Partners (HEP) today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Iron Horse Midstream (Iron Horse), a portfolio company of Sixth Street, expanding its position in the prolific Anadarko Basin. The acquisition is supported by multidecade customer contracts covering approximately 167,000 dedicated acres and builds on HEP’s strong foundation for long-term growth and value creation. With this transaction, HEP’s investment in Midcontine
FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #healthcare–Valify, the leading purchased services technology platform for healthcare, has been named a finalist for Achievement in Innovation in D CEO’s 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards. This year’s finalists were selected from a competitive pool of over 200 nominations across the North Texas healthcare community. The recognition follows a period of significant growth and product innovation for Valify, as the company expanded its platform with AI capabilities to help ho
Dubai, Emirati Arabi Uniti–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dubai Chambers ha lanciato Chamber AI Hub, il primo marketplace al mondo di AI agentica sviluppato da una camera di commercio, che consente alle imprese di Dubai di accedere ad agenti di IA pronti all’uso in grado di svolgere autonomamente una serie di attività amministrative e operative. Il marketplace offre attualmente 22 agenti IA specializzati in sette aree aziendali, ovvero compliance, approvvigionamento, operazioni, finanza, vendite, risorse um
Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dubai Chambers heeft Chamber AI Hub gelanceerd, ‘s werelds eerste marktplaats voor agentic AI die door een kamer van koophandel is ontwikkeld. Via het platform krijgen bedrijven in Dubai toegang tot kant-en-klare AI-agents die zelfstandig uiteenlopende administratieve en operationele taken uitvoeren. Op de marktplaats zijn momenteel 22 gespecialiseerde AI-agents beschikbaar voor zeven bedrijfsfuncties: compliance, inkoop, bedrijfsvoering, fi
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Pzena Investment Management, LLC (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries mus