DC lobbying shop Public Policy Holding Co. raises $51M in IPO, eyes M&A D.C.’s newest public company, Public Policy Holding Co., aims to continue its rapid clip of acquisitions, now armed with $50.8 million in fresh capital following an initial public offering … Like many government affairs, public relations and strategic communications firms, PPHC got …
DC startup Ressio raises $8.75M to expand AI tools for residential construction D.C. startup Ressio has raised $8.75 million in Series A funding to bring more AI-powered software tools to residential construction. “With this funding, we’re pouring gasoline on our rapid product development model that starts with direct customer input,” (CEO and cofounder, Mitchell) Kasselman …
The largest office-to-residential conversion in DC’s history breaks ground Office conversions have produced 1,900 residential units and 264 hotel rooms across 11 projects since 2024 … “The program is working, it’s gaining momentum, and we’re really excited about it,” Nina Albert, D.C.’s deputy mayor for economic development and planning, said at an event Thursday announcing …
Post Brothers Lands $465M To Kickstart D.C.’s Largest Housing Conversion The 1M SF project from Philadelphia-based Post Brothers is set to transform two mid-century Connecticut Avenue office buildings near Dupont Circle into 525 residential units … the project was one of the first three to receive D.C.’s 20-year tax abatement for downtown office-to-residential conversions. DC Council approves Soul of the City …
John Cena’s farewell at Capital One Arena breaks WWE’s all-time gate revenue record With an attendance of 19,232, John Cena’s farewell Saturday at Capital One Arena in D.C. generated the highest-grossing arena gate in WWE history, breaking the record set at Money in the Bank at the Intuit Dome in June in L.A., WWE said. …
It’s our last Capital Insights for 2025, see you all in the new year! Skanska Signs 3 Tenants At 17xM The Swedish developer signed architecture and design firm Corgan to 9,700 SF and the University of Michigan to 11,500 SF in the 17xM building at 1700 M St. NW. The third lease is for a …
DC startup Helmet Security emerges with $9M to monitor agentic AI tools D.C. startup Helmet Security Inc. has emerged from stealth with $9 million in funding to scale a product that prevents AI tools from going rogue. CEO Fred Kneip and Chief Technology Officer Kaushik Shanadi founded Helmet Security in May to help companies understand …
Industrious brings new coworking concept to DC’s Metropolitan Square The agreement will see Industrious move into 29,377 square feet previously occupied by WeWork at Artemis Real Estate Partners’ Metropolitan Square, located at 655 15th St. NW. It will provide Industrious members access to 258 office seats and 64 nondesk seats. The company expects to open the …
Plug and Play Expands to Washington, D.C. to Accelerate Collaboration between Government Agencies and Startups Plug and Play, the world’s largest innovation platform and early-stage venture capital firm, today announced its official expansion into Washington, D.C. through a new partnership with Consortium Management Group, Inc. (CMG). “Plug and Play is proud to partner with CMG …
Communications Firm Grows Office With Move From L To K Street Communications and digital marketing agency Rational 360 is expanding its footprint while relocating its headquarters within Downtown D.C. The deal reflects the firm’s growth over the past five years, during which it expanded its employee base from around 35 to 100, and its desire to be …
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