1. Circle files for IPO amid volatile tech market
USDC issuer Circle has filed for an IPO, aiming for a $5B valuation as public markets show signs of reopening to crypto firms. Source
2. Klarna CEO faces biggest test with upcoming IPO
Sebastian Siemiatkowski prepares Klarna for its NYSE debut after navigating valuation swings and AI-driven workforce reductions. Source
3. PrimaryBid in talks over potential £56M sale
The UK fintech platform is reportedly discussing a sale after LSEG wrote down its investment value by 87%. Source
4. WeeFin raises €25M for sustainable finance expansion
The French fintech will enhance its ESG platform and expand into the UK and other European markets. Source
5. Mendel raises $35M to scale AI capabilities
The spend management platform secured Series B funding to expand in Latin America and enhance its Viajes travel module. Source
6. Vertiv launches high-density power solution for AI
The new OCP-compliant system delivers 132kW per rack with 97.5% efficiency for demanding AI/HPC workloads. Source
7. AMD completes $6.3B ZT Systems acquisition
The deal boosts AMD’s data center AI capabilities while it plans to divest the manufacturing business. Source
8. Telefónica Tech partners with Anjana Data
The alliance brings AI governance solutions to Spanish enterprises through Anjana’s Gartner-recognized platform. Source
9. FirstNet expands coverage to 7M connections
AT&T’s public safety network now covers 5.71M square miles with 5G capabilities for emergency responders. Source
10. Orange Business France appoints new CEO
Anne-Marie Thiollet takes the helm to drive the company’s enterprise digital transformation strategy. Source