Neara raises $60 million to solve the global infrastructure crisis with AI
Neara founders Dan Danilatos, Karamvir Singh and Jack Curtis© Neara SEATTLE, United States, 9 February 2026 – Neara, the pioneer of physics-enabled digital twin modeling for critical infrastructure, today announced it has closed an USD 60 million Series D funding round to accelerate its focus on solving global infrastructure challenges. The round was led by TCV, a leading global growth equity firm, which has previously invested in technology companies including Netflix, Revolut, Spotify, Toast,...
Legacy Data Infrastructure Is Driving $108 Billion in Annual Wasted AI Investment, New Survey Finds
New Hitachi Vantara report finds 84% of organizations across the U.S. and Canada say data complexity is rising rapidly or too quickly to manage, driven by growth in data, platforms and AI, straining governance and security SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 – As enterprises race to adopt AI, weak data foundations are preventing more than half (58%) of organizations in the United States and Canada from realizing value and contributing to an estimated $108 billion in wasted global AI investment ea...
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Invests $1 Billion into Building Big, Beautiful Infrastructure to Make American Roads Safer
Funding totaling $982,231,998 will be distributed to 521 projects in 48 states, 18 Tribal communities, and Puerto RicoWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced nearly $1 billion in funding to make roads safer for American families. This investment will support projects that improve intersection safety, build roundabouts, upgrade sidewalks, and strengthen emergency response services—making streets safer in communities across the country.Through t...
HDR Research Provides Guidance on Participant Compensation in Infrastructure Public Engagement
HDR Transportation Strategic Communications Director Katie Caskey recently completed a multiyear research initiative examining the current state and potential of participant compensation within infrastructure public engagement. Caskey’s work, which was funded through HDR’s Fellowship Program, resulted in a decision-making framework practitioners can use when considering compensating people to take part in public engagement activities like focus groups, surveys and committees. Caskey’s recommenda...
Critical Infrastructure Pre-Development Funding Now Available to Michigan Communities
The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center announces new pilot program to help communities move infrastructure projects to funding stage LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) today announced the Pre-Development Accelerator Pilot Program (PDAP). Municipalities and federally recognized tribes can now apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding to pay for required infrastructure pre-development activities for surface transpo...
Ardian raises $20bn to power essential European infrastructure
Fundraise underlines growing investor interest, with the United States being the largest investor base, in the European infrastructure asset class Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI is 90% larger than its predecessor, reflecting strong investor confidence in Ardian’s differentiated strategy and track record The fund’s success will continue to rely on investment in essential infrastructure across three verticals: energy, transport and digital infrastructure Ardian, a world-leading invest...
Membrion secures $20 million to lead the future of industrial water circularity
Series B1 round anchored by Pangaea Ventures, PureTerra Ventures, Ecolab Inc., and W. L. Gore & Associates fuels expansion of sustainable wastewater treatment at commercial scale SEATTLE – Ceramic desalination membrane innovator, Membrion announced the completion of its $20 million Series B1 funding round, anchored by Pangaea Ventures, PureTerra Ventures, Ecolab Inc., and W. L. Gore & Associates. They are joined by The Lewis Family Office and existing investors Safar Partners, Lam Resear...
Meridiam Successfully Closes MINA IV, Its Flagship North America Infrastructure Fund, Raising More Than $1.8 Billion
WASHINGTON-Meridiam is pleased to announce the successful close of MINA IV, its fourth-generation North America infrastructure fund, with commitments of more than $1.8 billion, above its $1.7bn-initial target and surpassing the previous fund, MINA III. This achievement reflects the robust interest and confidence of global investors in Meridiam’s differentiated long-term strategy and execution capabilities, especially in a complex market environment. Meridiam’s successful fundraising comes at...
Futurail raises €7.5 million to bring autonomous trains on track
Futurail drives the next era of rail innovation across Europe and the US Strasbourg & Munich, September 23, 2025 – Futurail, the European deep-tech startup developing an autonomy stack for self-driving trains, announced the closing of a seed round, bringing total funding to €7.5 million. The round was co-led by Asterion Ventures (Paris) and Leap435 (Munich), joined by EIT Urban Mobility and U.S. investors Zero Infinity Partners and Heroic Ventures. Founded in 2023, Futurail is led by...
Fortera Secures Microsoft Funding for Low-Carbon Cement Production
Strategic investment supports construction of Fortera's full-scale 400,000 ton-per-year commercial facility Microsoft secures procurement rights for Fortera's ReAct™ low-carbon cement and environmental attribute certificates to reduce Scope 3 emissions Fortera's bolt-on technology integrates with existing cement infrastructure for rapid deployment [SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2025] – To accelerate the adoption of low-carbon building materials across its datacenter footprint, through its...
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February Issue 2026
