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HappyHotel, the Germany-based AI software provider focused on hotel revenue management and profit optimisation, has raised €65 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the growth of its AI-driven pricing platform and expand its product suite for hotel operators worldwide.The round underscores strong investor confidence in AI-enabled solutions that help hospitality businesses maximise revenue, optimise distribution, and automate complex pricing decisions.The Series A round was led by EQT Ventures, with participation from Eight Roads, HV Capital, and Notion Capital, representing top European venture firms backing innovative SaaS and AI-first solutions. The funding will be used to intensify product innovation, scale international operations, strengthen customer success teams, and build deeper integrations with key distribution channels and hotel property management systems.HappyHotel’s platform combines predictive AI models, real-time demand signals, and automated pricing strategies that empower hotel revenue managers to improve performance while reducing manual workload. With adoption across multiple markets, the company aims to further enhance its AI capabilities and support broader hospitality digital transformation efforts.HappyHotel is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, where it continues to drive AI adoption in the hospitality industry and support hoteliers in navigating complex market dynamics with intelligent automation.

Vestwell, the U.S.-based digital retirement plan platform that modernises how advisors, employers, and recordkeepers deliver retirement solutions, has raised $385 million in a Series E funding round, more than doubling its valuation amid accelerating demand for scalable retirement infrastructure and tech-enabled plan administration.The round underscores strong investor confidence as Vestwell expands its product suite, integrations, and operational reach across the retirement ecosystem.The Series E round was led by Apax Digital, with participation from TPG Growth, Ares Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Franklin Templeton, and other strategic backers who support Vestwell’s mission to automate and modernise retirement plan workflows from plan setup and compliance to participant engagement and investment options.Vestwell plans to use the capital to enhance its platform capabilities, expand partnerships with financial institutions and advisors, and deepen integrations across payroll, recordkeeping, and wealth ecosystems. The platform aims to improve retirement outcomes by combining flexible APIs, data-driven automation, and user-centric design that helps participants and sponsors navigate complex plan decisions.Vestwell is headquartered in New York, United States, and continues to build its presence as a key retirement-tech enabler in the growing digital wealth and financial planning landscape.

Heron Power, the renewable energy and power infrastructure company accelerating gigawatt-scale project deployment, has raised $140 million in a Series B funding round to support the build-out of its planned 40 GW manufacturing facility in the United States and expand its portfolio of energy transition projects.The funding will be used to scale manufacturing capabilities, strengthen project execution, and drive growth in power-dense, clean energy infrastructure that supports data centres, industrial electrification, and grid resilience.The Series B round was led by Brookfield Renewable with participation from Energy Impact Partners, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and other strategic investors, reflecting strong confidence in Heron Power’s vision to deploy high-capacity power assets and infrastructure solutions.The capital will help accelerate site preparation, equipment procurement, workforce hiring, and supply-chain partnerships as the company prepares for large-scale production and deployment ahead of critical energy demand growth across clean power and AI compute infrastructure markets.Heron Power plans to use the fresh capital to bring its facility online, pursue global project partnerships, and expand engineering and delivery capabilities that support energy transition priorities from renewables integration to reliable power supply for electric grids and high-performance data centres. The company’s strategic roadmap positions it to contribute to decarbonisation and energy reliability goals across the US and beyond.Heron Power is headquartered in United States, where it continues to lead efforts in commercialising utility-scale power infrastructure and manufacturing capacity. The company’s work ties into broader market trends toward electrification, clean energy deployment, and infrastructure support for high-growth sectors like AI, EVs, and cloud computing.

Humain, the Saudi Arabia-based artificial intelligence company backed by the nation’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has invested $3 billion in the Series E funding round of Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, reinforcing strategic ties between the kingdom and one of the world’s fastest-growing AI ventures.The investment was announced shortly before xAI’s acquisition by Musk’s space exploration company, SpaceX, with Humain becoming a significant minority shareholder whose holdings will be converted into SpaceX shares as part of the merger.The $3 billion commitment was part of xAI’s upsized $20 billion Series E financing, one of the largest capital raises in the AI sector, strengthening the company’s ability to compete with major AI players and accelerate deployment of its Grok large-language models and compute infrastructure. The investment builds on an existing partnership between Humain and xAI, announced at the U.S.- Saudi Investment Forum, which includes plans to jointly develop more than 500 megawatts of next-generation AI data-centre capacity in Saudi Arabia and deploy xAI’s technologies within the kingdom’s digital ecosystem.Humain’s strategic investment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader economic diversification goals under its Vision 2030 agenda, positioning the country as a key global AI investor and technology partner. The move also deepens long-term collaboration with Musk’s broader network of technology ventures, as Humain continues exploring high-impact opportunities in AI and critical digital infrastructure.The transaction underscores a trend of sovereign and global capital deployment into frontier AI, reflecting growing investor confidence in ambitious AI platforms and infrastructure development.

Rainfall Health, the U.S.-based digital health startup focused on respiratory care management and patient-centric treatment solutions, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate product development, enhance clinical integrations, and expand commercial adoption across healthcare systems and provider networks.The funding highlights rising investor confidence in tech-enabled care models that improve patient outcomes and streamline chronic respiratory disease management.The Series A round was led by Section 32, with participation from DCVC (Data Collective), Lux Capital, and other strategic investors who recognise Rainfall Health’s mission to deliver personalised respiratory care pathways powered by predictive analytics and digital monitoring tools. The capital will be used to grow the Rainfall Health team, invest in technology enhancements, and strengthen partnerships with clinicians and payers to improve access and quality of care.Rainfall Health’s platform combines real-time data capture, AI-driven insights, and patient engagement modules to enhance clinical decision support, optimise treatment adherence, and reduce hospital readmissions for conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other chronic lung diseases.The company says the new funding will support expansion into new healthcare markets and accelerate research collaborations with leading institutions.Rainfall Health is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, where it continues to deepen its footprint in digital respiratory care and connected health solutions.