Fundraises, launches, exits, and press across the full NXP ecosystem made up of the full teams’ current and past portfolios. Updated as it happens.
Fully reusable orbital launch vehicle in development. Bloomberg reports the round values Stoke at approximately $9 billion.
Bloomberg↗
Regenerative organic pantry-staples brand partnering directly with smallholder farmers on transparent, vertically operated supply chains. One of six new agrifood-tech investments announced from Chipotle’s $100M Cultivate Next fund.
Green Queen↗
Self-healing silicon solar cells for orbit — the only space solar provider with self-curing silicon proven on-orbit — acquired by York (NYSE: YSS) for ~$67M in cash and stock to secure a U.S.-sourced supply chain for critical space solar capability. Solestial operates as a wholly owned subsidiary from Tempe, AZ.
solestial.com↗
Central Bank of the UAE kicked off a face- and palm-recognition payments proof-of-concept through its Sandbox Programme at the Emirates Institute of Finance, with PopID and Network International as tech partners. Live testing at the Dubai Land Department.
Biometric Update↗
First full-scale facility in Delhi, California — a 100× increase in production capacity for a plant-based, pathogen-free nitrogen fertilizer made from upcycled almond shells, air, water, and renewable energy. Output already sold through 2028. Follows the company’s $50M Series B closed in September 2025.
The Business Journal↗
Constellation of thermal-IR satellites detecting water stress from orbit — imagery and data products for agriculture, water-resource management, food security, and defense. Round led by Hartree Partners, Subutai Capital Partners, and Space 4 Earth.
SpaceNews↗
Blockchain-backed B2B payments platform snaps up cross-border stablecoin payroll provider Bitwage, expanding into global enterprise payouts. Paystand also announced fresh capital to accelerate the combined roadmap.
Payments Dive↗
Procure-to-pay SaaS and supplier network for advanced hardware companies — folded into Hadrian’s automated aerospace factories to build an end-to-end supply chain product for defense and space customers.
TechCrunch↗
Autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, spun out of Postmates — began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market as SERV on April 18, 2024, raising $40M at $4 per share in the offering.
Renaissance Capital↗
Autonomous tractor retrofit platform folded into Deere’s autonomy roadmap — a strategic exit for Industrious into the largest ag OEM in the world.
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