Led · Debt Financing · Jul 2026

Aria offers an embedded invoice financing platform that buys suppliers’ invoices and embeds financing via a single API into marketplaces, ERP systems, and vertical SaaS, enabling suppliers to be paid immediately while buyers retain usual payment terms. The platform handles identity checks, credit assessments, collections, insurance and payments, and adapts to local rules, currencies and payment methods across Europe. Since launching in 2020 it has financed over €1.5 billion in invoices and reports a default rate below 0.1%. Aria financed 1.7 million invoice advances in 2025 and over 1.1 million more so far in 2026, and currently powers more than 70 European B2B marketplaces and freelance platforms, including Malt and Job&Talent. The company plans to expand its presence in sectors with acute late-payment problems such as transportation, manufacturing and construction. Its positioning emphasizes embedding infrastructure (one API, no redirects or separate signups) to increase predictability of cash flow for SMB suppliers.

Led · Debt Financing · Jun 2026

Plata was founded in Mexico in 2023 by former top managers of Tinkoff and is led by CEO Neri Tollardo. In February the company received a banking license and began operating as a full bank. Plata has grown rapidly: annual revenue reached $600M and its credit portfolio expanded roughly 170% to nearly 10 billion pesos in 2025. The company has raised over $2 billion in combined equity and debt since inception and most recently secured a $405M financing that valued it at $5.0B. Leadership additions include the hire of Marcos Cantt as chief financial officer. Plata is considering an IPO as it continues to scale in Mexico's large underbanked market.

Participated · Debt Financing · Feb 2026

Phoenix Tailings is developing the Freedom Facility, a fully integrated rare earth separation and metallization platform intended to produce both light and heavy rare earth metals from concentrates, recycled materials, and secondary sources. The company plans the facility to act as a midstream processing hub that can purchase output from mines and recyclers and supply materials to manufacturers and government entities. The project will use domestically controlled technology and intellectual property and aims to deliver cleaner, more efficient operations than conventional refining methods. Phoenix Tailings has targeted initial operations at the Freedom Facility for 2028. Financially, the company announced an approximately $1 billion financing initiative that includes a conditional $500 million long-term debt commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to support construction and scaling of the facility.

Led · Equity · Feb 2026

Drivn operates as an OEM-agnostic, full-stack electric mobility platform designed for inter-city transport operators, logistics providers, and asset-intensive industries shifting to zero-emission fleets. The company combines vehicle ownership with a proprietary tech stack that plans charging infrastructure, manages battery life cycles, oversees fleet operations, and handles end-of-life solutions. Its model targets underserved heavy-duty segments such as inter-city buses and heavy trucks, which offer significant emissions-reduction potential yet face limited financing options. Phase 1 of Drivn’s rollout aims to deploy nearly 1,000 electric buses and trucks, leveraging on-ground operating data to maximize asset utilization and performance. By enabling Scope 3 emissions reductions for sectors like logistics, cement, and steel, Drivn supports India’s goal of 30 percent EV penetration by 2030. Co-founded in 2023 by Manav Bansal and Alpna Jain, the startup positions itself as a long-term infrastructure provider for India’s commercial transport electrification. Its integrated approach is intended to deliver operational efficiency and financial viability at fleet scale. The recent $80 million financing commitment from Nomura underscores investor confidence in the company’s strategy and growth plans.

Participated · Series A · Jan 2026

Greenphard Energy develops energy management and demand optimization solutions that combine physical AI and IoT technologies with virtual power plant (VPP) frameworks to aggregate and control refrigeration, freezing, and air-conditioning systems at the community level. The company says this approach allows entire districts to function as virtual power plants, contributing to grid stability and wider adoption of clean energy. Its technology also targets more than 20% energy savings for industrial equipment while promoting digitalization of facilities. Greenphard Energy plans to use the latest funding to further its technology and business development, enhance product and service levels, and accelerate market expansion. Financially, the company raised approximately JPY 120 million in the Series A second close, bringing total funding to about JPY 510 million as of May 2026. The company was founded in March 2021 and is based in Minato-ku, Tokyo.