Venture capital
Union Square Ventures announced $900 million in new funds on October 8, saying it plans to make roughly the same number of investments as in its previous funds while making larger investments and supporting businesses for longer. The New York venture firm identified robotics, manufacturing and energy among the areas in which it wants to commit more capital. [1]
USV said its energy investment strategy, previously supported by a dedicated fund beginning in 2021, will become part of its core fund. Its announcement also named a core investment team that includes Fred Wilson, Rebecca Kaden, Nick Grossman, Nikhil Raman and new general partner Michael Mignano. [1]
One Trading announced a strategic investment from Nasdaq Ventures on October 8. The European derivatives venue and Nasdaq said they are exploring collaboration on market infrastructure and products, including around-the-clock equity futures and longer-dated futures. The announcement did not disclose the investment amount. [2]
One Trading describes its technology as bringing trading, risk management and settlement into one platform. The companies said they would evaluate further opportunities; they did not announce a launch date for the proposed collaboration's products. [2]
Private equity
BlueMatrix, whose majority shareholder is private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, announced an agreement to acquire Aiera on October 8. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. [3]
The companies intend to combine BlueMatrix's research-publishing network with Aiera's technology for delivering financial content to AI systems. Their stated aim is to preserve permissions, authorship and attribution as investment research moves between providers and clients' software. Aiera's content includes broker research, transcripts, filings and news. [3]
Acuity Analytics announced on October 7 that it had acquired Continuus, a U.S. data consultancy serving asset managers and other financial institutions. The transaction completed on October 1, according to the announcement, and adds 37 specialists. Terms were not disclosed. [4]
Acuity said the acquisition expands its data-strategy, governance, engineering and cloud-platform work in the United States. Funds advised by Permira hold a majority stake in Acuity, while Equistone remains a minority shareholder. [4]