Daily News – May 21, 2026
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Fresha raises $80M from KKR and surpasses a $1B valuation, Pivot closes a $40M Series B for AI-powered procurement and finance operations, while ICEYE secures a €300M revolving credit facility to scale satellite infrastructure and sovereign intelligence.
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Startups mentioned
Fresha
London booking and management platform for salons and wellness businesses. KKR's $80M investment in 2026 values it at over $1 billion.
Pivot
Paris-based startup helping companies manage sourcing, approvals, purchasing, invoicing, payments, budgets and reporting in a single AI-powered workflow.
ICEYE
Finnish SAR radar satellite company founded in 2014 and a private unicorn: the Series F announced in 2026 valued it above €10 billion, with full closing not verified.