A new era for retail buying; London-based retail technology company Handshake raises $3.2M to scale AI-native platform
Handshake
Jun 1, 2026
Bessemer Venture Partners has completed the acquisition of Picogrid, an enterprise software business in California, for $45M. Picogrid builds an open integration layer for modern defense systems, connecting military networks and command-and-control environments across operational domains. Deployed globally in support of US and allied forces, its platform integrates more than 100 defense systems from vendors including Skydio, Northrop Grumman, and Echodyne to reduce integration bottlenecks. The $45M Series A is a platform acquisition backed by private equity investors, with Bessemer Venture Partners leading and GSBackers and Washington Harbour joining alongside existing investors.
Handshake
Jun 1, 2026
Topicus.com→ReadyTech
Jun 1, 2026
Cyient→TAO Digital
May 30, 2026
Cyient→TAO Digital Solutions
May 30, 2026
Autodesk→MaintainX
May 30, 2026