Dayforce, backed by Thoma Bravo, agreed to acquire #Ribbon #AI, a Toronto-based provider of AI-powered recruiting software that automates candidate sourcing, screening, and interviews. #technology

Commercial Bakeries, backed by Graham Partners, acquired #Partners, a Des Moines, Wash.-based manufacturer of crackers and other baked goods. #consumer

#Colare, a San Francisco-based provider of simulation-based technical assessments for hiring hardware engineers, raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Afore Capital, Garage Capital, and Acadian Ventures. #technology

#Epoch, a London, U.K.-based provider of AI-powered supply chain intelligence and compliance software, raised $4.3 million in seed funding. Burnt IslandVentures and Sand River led the round. #technology

#BOB, a Miami, Fla.-based provider of an AI-powered finance and banking platform for small businesses, raised $5.5 million in seed funding. Mischief led the round and was joined by Peter Thiel, Codie Sanchez, Mark Pincus, Karman Ventures, and others. #technology

#PreScalar, a San Francisco-based provider of a test and data platform for advanced manufacturing, raised $7 million in seed funding. Dynamo Venturesand BMW i Ventures led the round and were joined by Blue Wire Capital, Uplift Ventures, and Antler. #technology

#BioStack, a San Francisco-based provider of clinical data infrastructure and training datasets for medical AI, raised $9.5 million in seed funding from PeakXV, Afore Capital, DCVC, Emerson Collective, SV Angel, VerdictCapital, Streamlined Ventures, and Y Combinator. #technology

#Coast, a New York City-based provider of corporate cards and expense-management software for businesses with vehicle fleets and field workers, raised $35 million in growth equity funding. Thomvest Ventures led the round and was joined by Intuit Ventures, Small World. #technology

LSEG agreed to acquire #Octus, a provider of credit intelligence, data, and workflow software, from Permira in an all-cash deal valuing the company at $3.535 billion. Permira acquired Octus in 2022. #technology

#Pythag #Tech, a New York-based developer of AI technology to optimize cultivated meat production, raised $4.25 million in seed funding. AzollaVentures led the round and was joined by Endurance28 and others. #technology

#Mave, a Tel Aviv-based developer of AI-powered security operations software, raised $28 million in Series A funding. Red Dot Capital Partners led the round and was joined by Lumir Growth Partners. #technology

#PreScalar, a San Francisco-based provider of a test and data platform for advanced manufacturing, raised $7 million in seed funding. Dynamo Venturesand BMW i Ventures led the round, joined by Blue Wire Capital, UpliftVentures, and Antler. #technology

#Slingshot #Insurance, a Minneapolis, Minn.-based provider of AI-powered infrastructure for embedded insurance, raised $27 million in seed funding. RallyVentures and Skyward Group led the round. #technology

#Maxinsights, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based provider of real-world training data for robotics and AI models, raised $30 million in seed funding. Peak XV led the round and was joined by Tola Capital, South Park Commons, INCECapital, and Alumni Ventures. #technology

#Tractian, an Atlanta-based provider of AI-powered industrial equipment monitoring and maintenance technology, raised $130M in Series D funding. Sapphire Ventures and M&G’s Catalyst led the round and were joined by N47, General Catalyst, Bosch Ventures, and others. #technology

#Warp #Sciences, a San Francisco-based provider of AI- and robotics-powered chemistry research services for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, raised $215 million in funding. Lightspeed led the round and was joined by PremjiInvest, Mayfield, IVP, Lux, Conviction. #technology

Renovus Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in #Aspire #Home #Health #Care, a Morton Grove, Ill.-based provider of orthopedic and traditional home health services, including skilled nursing and therapy. #healthcare

#Opply, a London-based developer of AI software for consumer packaged goods sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations, raised $7.5 million in funding led by Chalfen Ventures and was joined by Index Ventures, Anthemis, Entrepreneurs First, In This Together. #technology

#Photon #Bridge, an Eindhoven, Netherlands-based developer of laser sources for optical connections in AI data centers, raised €10 million ($11.2 million) in funding. Amadeus APEX Technology Fund and 360 Capital led the round and were joined by existing investors. #technology

#CapitalOS, a San Francisco-based provider of embedded financial infrastructure for B2B platforms, raised $21.9 million in Series A funding. LGVPled the round and was joined by WEX Venture Capital, Group11, GreatNorth Ventures, Night Capital, and existing investors. #technology