Portfolio news: Wrisk, Serve Robotics, GuestReady, and 18 more

Wrisk acquired Atto to integrate new talent and technological stakeholders into its core story. This strategic move marks a high-growth chapter designed to tackle complex insurance and finance challenges. For investors, this M&A activity is a strong indicator of the company’s maturity and readiness to capture a larger share of the digital landscape.

Serve is expanding into healthcare by acquiring Diligent Robotics, the creator of the "Moxi" hospital robot. This move proves Serve’s autonomous technology is versatile enough to dominate high-stakes indoor environments beyond sidewalk delivery. It represents a major step toward diversifying revenue streams and establishing their robots as essential infrastructure in multiple industries.

GuestReady acquired Spanish operator Lightbooking, bringing its global portfolio to over 4,000 properties. By integrating its AI-driven "RentalReady" management system, the company is optimizing returns for owners while expanding its geographic moat. This highlights an aggressive strategy to become the dominant professional hospitality operator in Europe.

Axiom secured $350 million to accelerate the development of the world’s first commercial space station. This funding supports the industry's transition toward private sector orbital outposts and the production of next-generation spacesuits for NASA. The massive injection validates Axiom’s role as the primary architect of humanity's future in low Earth orbit.

Skyryse reached a $1.15 billion valuation following a $300 million Series C round. The capital supports the final FAA certification stages for "SkyOS," a system that automates dangerous aspects of flight for both civilian and military aircraft. This milestone indicates Skyryse is poised to fundamentally redefine global aviation safety and accessibility.

Hone Health raised $30 million to scale longevity and healthspan solutions for a wider audience. The platform uses biomarker testing and personalized protocols to provide data-driven aging care beyond the "ultra-wealthy" niche. This is a pivotal moment for a company leading the charge in the rapidly growing $26 billion longevity sector.

Taiv closed a $13 million insider round with backing from Y Combinator and Pioneer Fund to fuel its automated ad-insertion technology. This follow-on financing signals strong investor confidence in the company's product-market fit. The capital ensures Taiv can maintain its lead in the competitive digital signage and advertising market.

A landmark partnership with the NBA will distribute Overtime Elite (OTE) games across the league's digital and social platforms. This deal bridges the gap between Overtime’s Gen Z audience and the world’s premier basketball league through original programming. It serves as a massive validation of Overtime's brand as a core component of the future global sports media ecosystem.

Zebec joined the Nacha Payments Innovation Alliance, placing its real-time payroll technology alongside institutions like JP Morgan. This validates Zebec's compliance infrastructure and opens a path for "money-per-second" streaming to integrate with the $85 trillion US ACH network.

Polygon is providing the infrastructure for the new MetaMask Card, allowing users to spend USDC directly from self-custody anywhere Mastercard is accepted. This partnership represents a practical, user-friendly way to use digital assets for everyday purchases. 

Founder Rooshy Roy announced the sale of the Ayurvedic skincare brand to a private equity firm specializing in omnichannel consolidation. The deal allows the brand to remain creative while the buyer consolidates back-end operations to combat high retail costs. 

FOMO Pay partnered with BNY to utilize US domestic clearing rails for same-day (T+0) USD settlement. This collaboration offers corporate clients superior treasury solutions and operational control compared to traditional 2–3 day transfers. This partnership solidifies FOMO Pay's role as a leader bridging the gap between Asian and US digital payment markets.

Kraken introduced "xStocks," allowing 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S. equities like NVIDIA, fully backed 1:1 by underlying securities. The product has already surpassed $10 billion in transaction volume, reflecting massive demand for continuous market access. For users, this represents a future where the barriers between crypto and traditional finance are permanently removed.

Atsign launched "AI Architect" to help enterprises bridge the gap between AI prototypes and secure, production-ready code. The tool uses a "blueprint-first" methodology to satisfy both CEO speed requirements and CISO security standards. 

Machina Labs launched its first large-scale intelligent factory, using AI-driven robots to manufacture complex aerospace and defense components. Validated by partners like Lockheed Martin, this shift from demonstration to full-scale production marks the future of aerospace manufacturing. 

Antares will activate a full-scale nuclear reactor at low power by July 4th of this year, targeting commercial production by 2028.

The club transferred 17-year-old Pedro Guimaraes to Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee that could become the highest in club history. This ninth European sale since 2020 solidifies OCSC’s reputation as a premier pathway for young American talent.

Near has launched OpenClaw on the NEAR AI Cloud, allowing user-owned AI agents to run inside Trusted Execution Environments for guaranteed privacy. This release enables confidential workloads with persistent memory and "always-on" capabilities without requiring local hardware.

Terraformation doubled its active restoration footprint to over 2,155 hectares and planted 5.4 million native trees. By building the infrastructure for high-integrity carbon credits, the company is turning reforestation into a scalable climate solution. 

Percent launched "Secondary Markets" to bring liquidity to the historically illiquid private credit asset class. Investors can now trade positions before a loan matures, providing flexibility in an industry projected to reach $4.5 trillion by 2030. 

Arbol was named to the 2026 Global Cleantech 100 for its innovative parametric insurance model that uses satellite data for automatic payouts. This system provides fast, transparent coverage within two weeks of weather events for industries like agriculture. The award validates Arbol’s status as a top-tier player in climate adaptation and financial resilience.