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Here are the key insights for the last week of Mavka Report coverage:

• Physical AI: Sharpa's $668M raise reflects heavy investment scaling physical automation from warehouse robotics to commercial kitchen systems.
• Data Centers & IT Services: Tech giants and institutional funds are pouring billions into infrastructure, highlighted by CPP Investments and Equinix acquiring atNorth for $4B.
• Smart Mobility & Energy: Capital is flowing into driverless fleets and clean grid storage, led by Waymo's $3B debt facility.
• Proptech: Real estate tech focuses on microfactories and AI integrations, such as SunScout's $2.5M Philippine solar acquisition.
• Defense & Aerospace: Cross-industry convergence expands defense capabilities, exemplified by GoPro's $285M merger with Starman Optical.

Physical AI

Sharpa Secures $668M Capital to Scale Commercial Robotics
Backed by tech giants, this startup raised $668 million at a $3.3 billion valuation to scale its kitchen automation systems.
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Locus Robotics Secures $41.6M in Series G Round
A $41.6 million Series G round will help this industrial automation firm expand international manufacturing and multi-robot software engineering.
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Reframe Systems Secures $40M for Robotic Homebuilding
This robotic homebuilding venture raised $40 million to scale its microfactory network and automated modular manufacturing operations.
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Hivebotics Raises $6M Series A for Cleaning Robots
Vertex Ventures led a $6 million Series A round to help this startup transition its commercial cleaning robots to high-volume manufacturing.
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Data Centers & IT Services

CPP Investments and Equinix Buy atNorth for $4B
CPP Investments and Equinix acquired Nordic colocation provider atNorth for $4 billion, aiming to grow their AI-ready computing campuses.
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S&P Global Completes Acquisition of Data Center Intelligence datacenterHawk
S&P Global acquired this firm for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its real-time market intelligence on data center infrastructure.
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Integris Acquires IT Managed Provider First Focus
Managed service provider Integris finalized its acquisition of First Focus to accelerate the deployment of its managed technology and AI operations.
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Smart Mobility

Waymo Secures $3B First Debt Round for Robotaxis
This autonomous vehicle subsidiary secured $3 billion in debt financing from Blackstone and Pimco to scale its driverless fleet operations.
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Clearmind Acquires 51% Charging Robotics Stake for $2.5M
Clearmind Medicine signed a deal to acquire a 51% stake in this wireless charging platform for $2.5 million.
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Energy Transition

Ballard Buys GeoPura in $372M Clean Hydrogen Deal
Ballard Power Systems bought this hydrogen provider for $372 million to expand its clean energy, battery, and distribution capabilities.
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Greenvolt Lands €218M (~$243M) Facility for Polish Battery Storage
A €218 million financing package from UniCredit will fund two utility-scale battery energy storage projects in Poland.
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SunScout Inks $2.5M Deal for Philippine Solar Project
Anaya 1 Power was acquired for $2.5 million to help this firm build a solar plant and battery storage project in the Philippines.
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PropTech

Reapit Secures £20M+ (~$25M) Growth Investment From Accel-KKR
This UK property software firm secured over £20 million in growth investment to boost its platform and artificial intelligence research capabilities.
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Mkango Completes Acquisition of Remloy for €8M (~$9M)
Mining firm Mkango completed its €8 million acquisition of this manufacturer to advance high-performance magnet recycling production.
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Aize Acquires Industrial Digital Twin AI Startup Samp
Industrial software provider Aize acquired this digital twin startup to integrate 3D reality-capture technology with its existing engineering platforms.
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Aerospace & Defense

GoPro Merges With Starman Optical in $285M Strategic Pivot
GoPro will pivot toward AI and defense infrastructure after agreeing to a $285 million merger with this optical transceiver supplier.
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XTEND Completes Business Combination With JFB With $60M
Following a $60 million cash infusion, this robotics firm completed its public merger to expand its defense infrastructure and systems integrations.
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INLEAP Photonics Raises €20M (~$23M) in Seed Round
This German laser developer raised €20 million in seed funding to scale production of its counter-unmanned aerial systems.
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