Portfolio news: Public, York Space Systems and 37 more

Investing platform Public has acquired the crypto IRA business of Alto for $65M in cash and stock. The deal adds ~$600M in AUM and expands Public’s crypto offering to long-term investors seeking tax-advantaged exposure. Alto will continue operating its non-crypto business independently, while crypto accounts will fully integrate into Public in 2026.

Cloudastructure reported $1.45M in Q3 2025 revenue, up 272% YoY, with gross profit increasing 1070% to $720K. Growth was driven by strong demand across hardware (+144%), cloud subscriptions (+142%), and remote guarding (+154%). The company expanded its serviced properties by 83% and introduced customer financing to accelerate adoption.

York Space Systems has filed to go public, aiming to list on the NYSE under the ticker YSS. The move follows a surge in satellite deployments—including 21 spacecraft for the Space Development Agency—with another 21 expected by year-end. Revenue hit $280.9M in the first nine months of 2025, up 59% YoY, with net losses narrowing to $56M. Backed by a $642M backlog and strong defense contracts, York’s IPO will be led by Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Wells Fargo.

KingsCrowd Venture Fund has invested in Citizens to support their next phase of U.S. expansion. As a leading authority in equity crowdfunding, KingsCrowd brings both capital and long-term conviction. This follows years of collaboration across podcasts, pitch events, and founder conversations. The fund cited Citizens’ strong unit economics and disciplined growth in the premium café segment as key drivers of the deal.

Edible Garden reported $2.8M in Q3 2025 revenue, up 9% YoY, driven by 49% growth in shelf-stable product sales and continued strength in hydroponic basil (+29%), potted herbs (+23%), and wheatgrass (+59%). International nutraceutical sales rose 90%. The company expanded distribution through Kroger and The Fresh Market, and completed its strategic exit from floral and lettuce. Net loss widened to $4.0M, impacted by higher SG&A from NaturalShrimp asset integration and inflationary costs.

Hone Health will integrate whole-body MRI scans into Prenuvo's personalized longevity platform. Patients can now access advanced scans, securely store records, and use AI to interpret results—all within Hone’s ecosystem.

Super Academy is a new AI-powered training platform for athletes. The product combines video-based AI analysis with mentorship from professional ambassadors to deliver personalized, data-driven coaching.

Fearne & Rosie’s Mango Preserve has won Champion Jams & Spreads. This B Corp-certified jam stood out for its flavor and innovation in a category ripe for healthier, more exciting options.

Fusion Coolant has released Pure-Cut®, a machining system combining supercritical CO₂ with minimum quantity lubrication to improve performance in titanium and other hard metals. The system delivers up to 50% lower cutting forces, extends tool life, and produces cleaner surface finishes without coolant residue. The solution supports precision manufacturing while advancing sustainability goals.

THIS™ Super Superfood Super Block was named Champion in the Free From & Plant-Based (Savoury) category at The Grocer’s 2025 New Product & Packaging Awards. The product combines high protein, nutrient density, and plant-based innovation in a single format.

FIS (processing $9T+ annually) and Intain ($26B+ loans administered) have launched Digital Liquidity Gateway, enabling ~2,000 U.S. regional and community banks to buy, sell, and securitize loan portfolios onchain. Built on Intain’s Avalanche L1 and supported by AvaCloud, the platform connects to FIS core systems and uses AI to automate workflows with onchain verification and programmable settlement.

Fonbnk has partnered with the TON Foundation and Tether to power a new campaign enabling users across Africa and beyond to top up, send, spend, and earn USDT—all within the Telegram wallet. Users can cash in via local methods like mobile money, transact globally in minutes using TON, and access payments, mini apps, and yield features in-app.

ekko has announced its first U.S. partnership with NXTMOVES, an Atlanta-based financial services company. The collaboration integrates purpose-driven features—such as carbon reduction, wildlife protection, and ocean cleanup—directly into payment experiences.

Utila now supports Lido Finance’s stETH, enabling clients to earn Ethereum staking rewards while maintaining liquidity and control. The integration brings liquid staking into Utila’s secure, policy-driven environment.

Plaid has introduced LendScore, a new signal that combines real-time network activity and cash flow data to help lenders better assess borrower risk. Early results show up to 25% greater predictive power, enabling smarter approvals and more accurate pricing.

Calastone, the world’s largest funds network processing over £250B monthly, is using Polygon to bring tokenized fund share classes to 4,500 financial institutions across 58 markets. The integration enables faster settlement, lower costs, and scalable, onchain infrastructure for institutional capital markets.

Relativity Space has secured new Terran R launches with SES to support the deployment of critical satellite infrastructure for global communications.

RideTandem helped NHS workers save over £100,000 in just six months through affordable, efficient transport services. A recent report highlights significant time savings and improved commutes for hospital staff—demonstrating the value of accessible, demand-responsive transport in public health infrastructure.

Pipe has partnered with Uber Eats to launch embedded financing for restaurants, pubs, and cafes across the UK. Available directly within the Uber platform, this offering gives local merchants faster access to the capital they need to grow—seamlessly integrated into their existing workflows.

Hawaiian Bros has partnered with franchise operator MRCO, LLC to open 34 new locations across North Carolina, West Central Georgia, and North Alabama. With this expansion, the brand is now on track to exceed 275 restaurants under development commitments by year-end 2025.

Savvy Navvy has partnered with Actisense to launch NMEA Connect, enabling seamless integration between the app and NMEA-enabled boat instruments. The feature delivers real-time data such as AIS, wind, depth, and engine RPMs—centralizing critical information into one interface and enhancing onboard navigation for users.

FOMO Pay has been selected as Visa’s regional QR payment partner for the new Scan to Pay initiative across Asia Pacific. The collaboration supports a more inclusive and streamlined digital payments experience for merchants and consumers, reinforcing FOMO Pay’s role in advancing payment innovation in the region.

Centaur Robotics has secured a grant through the Open London Accelerator, supported by the Mayor of London and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding will support a pilot of our Centaur-as-a-Service offering at a landmark London venue. This recognition highlights our progress in reimagining personal mobility and our continued growth in the health, wellbeing, and transport innovation space.

Utila has partnered with Optimism Foundation, Morpho, Gauntlet, and Yield.xyz to launch the first institutional-grade stablecoin yield solution on OP Mainnet. Institutions can now access curated USDC yield vaults directly from Utila’s MPC wallet, with policy-controlled governance, pre-trade simulations, and full audit trails.

MetalloBio adds China to growing global patent portfolio, expanding its global IP coverage alongside previously granted patents in the US, Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, and South Africa. With applications pending in Canada, Eurasia, South Korea, and Singapore.

Ursa Major has secured $100M in Series E funding after surpassing $115M in bookings through Q3. The capital will accelerate development across hypersonic systems, solid rocket motors (SRMs), and space mobility solutions. This marks a major step in addressing critical defense and space propulsion needs.

Clay, a leader in outbound automation, has rolled out Wispr Flow to over 100 employees. Adoption spread organically from one power user to full-team usage within weeks.

The Tie has released a fully verified fundraising dataset, built in-house to eliminate errors, duplicates, and fake rounds common across other platforms. Covering 5,000+ companies, 11,000 fundraises, and 7,800 investors, the dataset powers a new Fundraising Trends dashboard on The Tie Terminal.

FETCH has partnered with Sofitel Cairo Nile to power digital ordering, payments, and in-room dining as part of Accor’s F&B tech transformation. Guests can now browse, order, and pay from their own devices.

Ukrainian syndicate Toloka.vc has invested in Alice Technologies, creator of the first AI-driven generative construction simulator. The platform models thousands of construction scenarios to optimize planning, cut timelines by 128 days, and save an average of $12.1M per $100M project. Already applied to $115B+ in projects, Alice integrates with tools like Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project, offering real-time scenario analysis to improve budget, schedule, and execution quality.

Supra has expanded its SupraEVM Beta Bounty with a $1M personal token commitment from CEO Joshua Tobkin to any team that can build a faster, verifiably correct EVM-parallel execution engine than SupraBTM. Benchmark tests show SupraBTM outperforming Monad by 1.5–1.7x in throughput. The challenge must be completed on commodity hardware and results must be open-sourced and reproducible.

OceanSaver hit its biggest sales week ever on Amazon, reaching #5 in Dishwashing and #1 in Laundry Sheets in Ireland. The brand also launched its plastic-free laundry products in 68 Co-op stores across the UK. These milestones mark major momentum in OceanSaver’s mission to reduce plastic waste through sustainable home care.