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Boost Run, an AI cloud infrastructure provider, is going public via a $614 million SPAC deal with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (WLAC). The merger aims to capitalize on surging demand for AI computing solutions. Boost Run projects rapid revenue growth and high profitability, fueled by strategic GPU purchases and software development. Key advantages include partnerships with Lenovo and TierPoint, and a secure, bare-metal platform. The combined company, Boost Run, Inc. (BRUN), will trade on Nasdaq, pending customary closing conditions.

Natural Grocers is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Oklahoma City-South store with a customer appreciation event from Sept. 19-21. {N}power members will enjoy exclusive deals, including a surprise offer and tiered pricing on select Natural Grocers brand products. The store, located at 2120 SW 89th St, has been a community cornerstone since 2015, providing affordable organic and natural groceries. Natural Grocers, founded in 1955, operates 169 stores across 21 states.

GlobalFoundries’ Singapore fab joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, recognized for its adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. Since 2020, GF has implemented over 60 smart manufacturing solutions using AI, machine learning, and IoT. GF is also developing digital talent pipelines and strategic partnerships in the U.S., Europe and Asia. This designation underscores GF’s commitment to digital innovation and its role in advancing semiconductor manufacturing.

Defence Therapeutics (DTCFF) appointed Dr. Amie Phinney to its Board of Directors. Dr. Phinney, previously a Strategy and Business Advisor, will now contribute to corporate governance and value creation as the company advances its drug-delivery platform. Defence granted her 100,000 stock options, exercisable at $0.75 per share. This appointment aims to enhance the company’s leadership and capitalize on Dr. Phinney’s pharma and biotech expertise, potentially impacting treatment landscapes.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, a two-day shopping event starting October 7th, offers Prime members exclusive discounts across various categories, marking the start of the holiday shopping season. Expect deals on brands like Beats, LEGO, and Amazon devices, discounts on fall essentials and holiday items. Prime members also gain extra benefits like early access to deals, savings on fuel, and free food offers. Amazon provides tools like Rufus and Amazon Lens to help shoppers navigate the deals. The event will also be available globally.

TTM Technologies will showcase its PCB technologies and solutions at Electronica India 2025, September 17-19 in Bangalore. They’ll present solutions for mission systems, RF components, microwave assemblies, and quick-turn PCBs at booth #H41. TTM aims to engage with industry leaders and demonstrate how its technologies support advancements in data center computing, networking, medical, industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors, mirroring the growth of the Indian electronics market.

Innovent Biologics will present research findings at the 34th EADV Congress, showcasing data on IBI112 (picankibart) and preclinical results for IBI3013 and IAR129 via ePosters. Presentations include post-hoc analyses from Phase 2 and 3 trials of picankibart in psoriasis patients, focusing on efficacy in specific areas like the scalp and genitals, as well as comparisons between biologic-experienced and naive patients. Data on IBI3013, targeting IL-15, and IAR129, a bispecific antibody targeting IL-4R/OX40L for atopic dermatitis, will also be presented.

EnviroGold Global (ESGLF) announced a private placement aiming to raise up to C$5 million at C$0.09 per unit, with each unit including a share and a warrant to purchase another share at C$0.13. Funds will support technology development, demonstration plant operations for their NVRO Process™, debt reduction, and working capital. The offering is expected to close by October 15, 2025, pending regulatory approval. Some EnviroGold directors and officers may participate, relying on specific exemptions.

Legence (LGN) successfully completed its IPO on September 12, 2025, offering 26 million Class A shares at $28 per share. Underwriters exercised part of their option, purchasing an additional 3.48 million shares. The IPO, led by Goldman Sachs and Jefferies, generated approximately $780.2 million in net proceeds. Legence plans to use these funds to repay term loan debt and for general corporate purposes, aiming for stable growth and long-term value creation.

A Spelman College team won the Moguls in the Making competition, a collaboration between Ally Financial and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Their winning fintech platform, “Prospera,” aims to support women-owned small businesses in Detroit and beyond by fostering financial well-being. The competition engaged HBCU students in addressing economic mobility challenges, providing them with mentorship, learning experiences, and exploring AI’s role in business. Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University secured second and third place, respectively, with innovative solutions addressing food insecurity and access to funding for small businesses.