New Enterprise Associates led a $47 million Series A round for Firestorm Labs, a San Diego-based company specializing in distributed manufacturing for unmanned aerial systems, with support from defense-focused venture firms. Firestorm's innovative approach aims to enhance troop safety and U.S. leadership in unmanned systems. Additionally, Activate Capital has made a strategic investment in XNRGY, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable air handling and liquid cooling technologies, to support growth and accelerate the delivery of next-generation cooling solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure. Honda's Anna Engine Plant will celebrate its 40th anniversary, showcasing its evolution into a facility producing ICE, hybrid, and EV models, including aluminum EV battery cases as part of Honda's electrified future.
