Pulse 2.0

Naver Financial To Acquire Dunamu In $10+ Billion All-Stock Deal

Revolut: $75 Billion Valuation Achieved Following Major Secondary Share Sale

Protego Biopharma: $130 Million Series B Funding Closed To Advance Pivotal AL Amyloidosis Program

Morphocell Technologies: $50 Million Series A Raised To Advance Regenerative Medicine

Sokin: $50 Million Series B Raised To Accelerate Global Payments Expansion

Black Forest Labs: $300 Million Series B At $3.25 Billion Valuation Raised To Advance Frontier Visual Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:37 AM

Black Forest Labs has raised $300 million in a Series B funding round led by AMP and Salesforce Ventures, valuing the company at $3.25 billion post-money. The investment builds on a previously unannounced Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from BroadLight Capital, Creandum, Earlybird VC, General Catalyst, Northzone, and Nvidia. With this new round, the company has now secured more than $450 million in total funding.

Marble Imaging: €5.3 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance High-Resolution Earth Observation Constellation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:35 AM

Marble Imaging has secured €5.3 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round as it works to become Europe’s primary provider of very high-resolution Earth Observation data and analytics. The round, led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, exceeded initial targets and adds to more than €10 million in previously secured non-dilutive funding. The company also recently signed its first €3 million anchor contract with the European Space Agency under the Copernicus Contributing Missions program.

FundedFirm Reaches $15 Million In Trader Payouts As Global Demand For Funded Accounts Accelerates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:47 PM

FundedFirm announced it has surpassed $15 million in total trader payouts, marking a significant milestone for the international funded-trader ecosystem. The company’s achievement reflects growing interest in structured trading capital programs as traders seek accessible, reliable alternatives to traditional funding models.

IQM: Over €40 Million Investment Announced To Expand Finland Production Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:45 PM

IQM Quantum Computers announced plans to significantly expand its state-of-the-art production facility in Espoo, Finland, with an investment of more than €40 million. The initiative will enhance the company’s capacity to produce advanced quantum chips and full-stack quantum computer systems while accelerating progress toward large-scale, error-corrected quantum computing.

Enhanced Announces $1.2 Billion Public Listing Plan Through Business Combination With A Paradise Acquisition Corp.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:44 PM

Enhanced Ltd has agreed to merge with A Paradise Acquisition Corp., paving the way for the elite sports and performance company to go public at an enterprise value of $1.2 billion. The combined entity, to be renamed Enhanced Group Inc., is expected to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ENHA pending regulatory approval and shareholder consent. The transaction is expected to deliver up to $200 million in gross cash proceeds, assuming no redemptions by A Paradise shareholders.

EPA Announces $3 Billion In Funding To Accelerate Lead Pipe Removal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:42 PM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a significant nationwide effort to eliminate lead service lines, allocating $3 billion in new funding to states through the State Revolving Fund programs. The agency also confirmed the redistribution of $1.1 billion in previously awarded but unused federal dollars to ensure communities with the most urgent needs receive timely assistance.

Rencore: Series A Extended To $15 Million As It Expands AI Governance Platform And International Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:40 PM

Rencore has expanded its Series A funding round to $15 million, providing the Munich-based software company with additional capital to advance its AI and Agent Governance platform and accelerate global expansion. The extension round was led by European technology investor Hi Inov, with continued participation from existing backers UVC Partners and Capnamic Ventures.

Okami Medical: $45 Million In New Funding Raised And New CEO Appointed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:39 PM

Okami Medical has closed an oversubscribed $45 million financing round led by new investor Gilde Healthcare, with participation from existing backers Vensana Capital and U.S. Venture Partners. The company plans to deploy the capital to expand its commercial reach and further advance its clinical programs, aligned with its mission to improve treatment outcomes for patients with vascular disease. The funds will also bolster the ongoing innovation of Okami’s device platform for occluding peripheral vessels.

Enlivex: $212 Million Private Placement Announced And Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:33 PM

Enlivex Therapeutics had unveiled significant financing and a prominent board appointment as the company initiates a new digital asset treasury strategy centered on RAIN prediction markets. The clinical-stage immunotherapy company announced a $212 million private placement alongside the appointment of former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to its board of directors.

RockFlow: New Funding Secured To Advance AI Agent Technology And Support Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:33 PM

RockFlow, a Singapore-based AI-driven fintech company, has closed a new financing round reportedly worth tens of millions of U.S. dollars. The round was led by a central global digital financial services platform, with continued participation from existing backers Lanchi Ventures, Monolith Management, Forwest Capital, and Evergreen. The investment marks a significant milestone for the company as it intensifies development of its proprietary financial AI agent and accelerates its international expansion strategy.

WMG And Suno Announce Partnership With Licensed AI Music Models And Songkick Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:31 PM

Warner Music Group and Suno have unveiled a landmark strategic partnership to redefine how music is created, discovered, and experienced through licensed AI technology. The agreement brings together one of the world’s largest music companies with one of the fastest-growing AI music platforms, marking a significant shift in how artificial intelligence will be integrated into artist-driven ecosystems. As part of the deal, Suno also acquired Songkick from Warner Music Group, adding a central live-music discovery platform to its portfolio. The announcement confirms that previous litigation between the two companies has been resolved.

Eurazeo Expands Wealth Products Portfolio With Launch Of Two Pan-European Evergreen Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:30 PM

Eurazeo has introduced two new Evergreen investment funds to accelerate the international expansion of its Wealth portfolio and strengthen its presence in the European private asset management landscape. The new vehicles, Eurazeo Prime Income Credit (EPIC) for private debt and Eurazeo Prime Strategic Opportunities (EPSO) for secondary private equity, are designed to be distributed across major European markets, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Pavilion Capital To Integrate Into Seviora Group As Part Of Expansion Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:29 PM

Singapore-based Seviora Group announced plans to integrate Pavilion Capital into its platform as part of a broader strategy to expand its investment capabilities and strengthen its position as a major Asia-focused asset management group. Pavilion Capital will bring complementary expertise in Asia-focused private equity fund-of-funds and co-investment strategies, increasing Seviora’s total assets under management to about US$72 billion (S$94 billion) as of September 30, 2025.

Deutsche Börse In Exclusive Talks On €5.3 Billion Acquisition Of Allfunds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:27 PM

Deutsche Börse Group has confirmed that it has entered exclusive discussions to acquire Allfunds Group PLC in a significant deal that could reshape the European fund distribution and infrastructure landscape. The company acknowledged recent market speculation and said it is pursuing a possible acquisition of Allfunds’ entire issued and to-be-issued share capital through a non-binding proposal.

Nokia Announces $4 Billion U.S. Investment To Advance AI-Ready Networking Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:25 PM

Nokia announced plans to significantly expand its U.S. research and development and manufacturing footprint, committing $4 billion over the next 5 years. The expansion aims to accelerate innovation in mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data center networking technologies designed for an AI-driven era. This new commitment builds on Nokia’s earlier $2.3 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, and AI capabilities following its acquisition of Infinera Corporation. In addition, Infinera had previously committed $456 million for two U.S. manufacturing facilities supported by CHIPS Act incentives.

Indico Capital Partners Launches New €125 Million Venture Fund VCIII

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:24 PM

Indico Capital Partners has announced the launch of its sixth investment fund, marking a new phase for the Lisbon-based venture capital firm as it continues backing high-growth startups across Southern Europe and the global Southern European diaspora. The new vehicle, Indico VC Fund III (VCIII), follows a portfolio that has already grown to 53 investments with companies collectively raising €2.5 billion to date.

Dentons Expands Caribbean Litigation Capabilities With Kyle Prescod As Senior Hire In Antigua And Barbuda

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:23 PM

Dentons has expanded its regional dispute resolution capabilities with the addition of Kyle D. Prescod as Senior Associate in the firm’s Antigua and Barbuda office. The hire strengthens the firm’s Caribbean litigation and dispute resolution offering.

CTP Launches €1 Billion Expansion Into Italy With Acquisition Of VLD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:22 PM

CTP has entered the Italian market with a long-term plan to deploy €1 billion over the next five years, marking one of its most significant Western European expansions to date. The company, Europe’s largest listed owner, developer, and manager of logistics and industrial real estate by gross lettable area, announced that its entry comes through the €241 million acquisition of VLD S.r.l., a development company previously controlled by FBH Group and holding a major landbank in strategic locations across the country.

Warburg Pincus Completes Acquisition Of Topcast To Accelerate Global Aviation Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:22 PM

Warburg Pincus has acquired Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited, the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services in the Asia Pacific region. The deal marks a significant expansion for the global growth investor as it strengthens its aviation portfolio and deepens its long-term commitment to Asia. The transaction was announced in Hong Kong on November 25, 2025.

ECP And Centrica Complete £1.5 Billion Acquisition Of Grain LNG

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:20 PM

Energy Capital Partners and Centrica have finalized their previously announced acquisition of Grain LNG from National Grid, valued at approximately £1.5 billion. The deal gives both companies joint ownership of one of Europe’s most strategically important energy infrastructure assets and further strengthens the UK’s long-term gas security.

Avandra Announces Dual Acquisitions Of DatCard Systems And Sorna

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:18 PM

Avandra Health has significantly expanded its position in the medical imaging and clinical data sector through the acquisition of DatCard Systems and Sorna Corporation. The company said the dual transactions will create the largest integrated medical imaging platform serving both real-time patient care and advanced research needs. Financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed.

Cegid Acquires Shine To Build A Unified European Financial Platform For Over One Million SMBs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:17 PM

Cegid has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Shine in a deal that brings together one of Europe’s largest cloud software providers for finance, accounting, HR, and retail with one of the continent’s fastest-growing fintech unicorns. The combined company will form what the parties describe as Europe’s first fully integrated, cloud-native, AI-driven financial hub for small and medium-sized businesses and accountants.

Dentons Expands Portland Office With Addition Of Litigator Samantha Peters

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:11 PM

Dentons announced the appointment of Samantha Peters as of counsel in its Portland, Maine office, marking a strategic strengthening of the firm’s litigation capabilities in the region. Peters brings a broad background in products liability and complex commercial litigation, representing clients across numerous industries in both state and federal courts throughout New England and other jurisdictions.

Veralto To Buy In-Situ For $435 Million And $750 Million Share Repurchase Program Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:10 PM

Veralto announced a definitive agreement to acquire Colorado-based In-Situ for $435 million as the company expands its presence across high-growth environmental water and hydrology markets. After accounting for estimated tax benefits, the purchase price is approximately $422 million. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 pending customary closing conditions.

Ondas Advances Autonomous Defense Strategy With Acquisition Of Roboteam

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:08 PM

Ondas Holdings announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Roboteam, a global developer of tactical unmanned ground vehicles widely deployed across central defense and security agencies. The deal is expected to significantly expand Ondas Autonomous Systems’ capabilities, strengthen its multi-domain autonomy architecture, and accelerate its commercial reach across key defense programs in the United States and allied nations.

HelloBoss: Series A Funding Raised For Advancing Expansion Of AI Hiring Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:08 PM

HelloBoss, the AI-powered recruitment platform developed by Tokyo-based startup NGA, announced a Series A round backed by international media group Bertelsmann, marking the conglomerate’s first strategic investment in Japan. BAI Capital also joined the funding round, adding to the company’s growing global investor base. The financing positions HelloBoss to scale its next-generation AI Agent technology and advance its long-term goal of building a unified global hiring infrastructure.

Crux: $6.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised And No-Cost Benefits Platform Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:06 PM

Crux, a new healthcare benefits platform focused on expanding affordable access to high-demand quality-of-life medications, has officially launched with $6.5 million in pre-seed funding from Red Cell Partners. The company emerged from stealth, aiming to transform how employers offer access to popular but expensive therapies that are often excluded from traditional insurance coverage.

Baker McKenzie: Miles Wadley Appointed As New Head Of Project Finance In Melbourne

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:04 PM

Baker McKenzie has strengthened its national Banking and Finance capabilities with the appointment of Miles Wadley as the Firm’s new Head of Project Finance based in Melbourne. Wadley joins as a partner after previously serving as a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and brings extensive expertise across infrastructure, power, and significant project transactions.

Evidium Secures $22 Million In Series A Funding To Advance Computational Medical Knowledge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:01 PM

Evidium has closed a $22 million Series A funding round to expand its computational medical knowledge platform and accelerate the development of transparent, clinical-grade artificial intelligence. The round was co-led by Health2047, the venture studio of the American Medical Association, and WGG Partners, a deep-tech fund known for backing companies such as x.AI, Perplexity, and Innovaccer. Additional participation came from Interwoven Ventures and Mindset Ventures.

Dentons: Shauna Towriss Named As Real Estate Partner In Vancouver Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:58 PM

Dentons has expanded its national real estate bench with the addition of veteran lawyer Shauna Towriss as a partner in the firm’s Vancouver office. Towriss joins the Real Estate group with more than 19 years of experience advising clients on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and complex development projects involving office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hospitality properties.