NEURA Robotics raises $1.4B, activates Big Tech coalition for European physical AI
NEURA Robotics closed a $1.4B Series C led by Tether Investments with participation from Nvidia, Amazon, and Qualcomm to scale cognitive robots to millions by 2030, reshaping who controls physical AI infrastructure.
Focused Energy raises $240M Series A led by RWE for laser fusion at Biblis
Focused Energy closed a $240M Series A on May 27 led by German utility RWE, which is simultaneously the lead investor and strategic partner providing the decommissioned Biblis nuclear site for the company's planned commercial laser fusion plant; SPRIND, the EIC Fund, and returning lead Prime Movers Lab also participated.
Battolyser and VDL Merge into Alquion, Targeting Industrial Green Hydrogen
Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems formalized their merger as Alquion in early 2026, combining flexible battery-hydrogen technology with industrial manufacturing capacity to cut green hydrogen costs by 20%.
Jordan Approves $203M U.S. Grant for $6B Desalination Carrier
Jordan's Cabinet approved a $203 million U.S. grant on March 17, 2026 for the $6 billion Aqaba–Amman National Water Carrier, pushing the world's second-largest desalination project to imminent financial close.