Pulse 2.0

Uber: $1.25 Billion Partnership With Rivian To Deploy Autonomous Robotaxis

Mastercard: $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition To Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

Sherweb: $125 Million Raised For Cloud Marketplace Global Expansion

Thesis Care: $45 Million Raised For AI-Powered Clinical Care Platform Expansion

Vanguard Defense: $5 Million Seed Round Raised For Defense AI Data Observability Platform

Kleiner Perkins: $3.5 Billion Raised For AI-Focused Venture And Growth Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:32 AM

Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5 billion in new capital to invest in artificial intelligence-driven companies, reinforcing its position as a major player in venture capital as investor appetite for AI continues to accelerate. The capital includes $1 billion allocated to its twenty-second early-stage fund and $2.5 billion earmarked for growth-stage investments targeting high-inflection, category-defining businesses.

Holley Performance Brands: Acquisition Of HRX Expands Safety And Racing Portfolio In Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:28 AM

Holley Performance Brands has announced the acquisition of HRX, an Italy-based motorsports racewear brand, as part of its strategy to expand its Safety and Racing portfolio and strengthen its presence in European motorsports. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Why Ecolab Is Buying CoolIT Systems For $4.75 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:25 AM

Ecolab announced it has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems for approximately $4.75 billion in cash as part of a strategic push to deepen its role in the rapidly growing AI data center ecosystem and build a comprehensive cooling platform for next-generation computing infrastructure.

Acture Solutions: Strategic Financing From Stonepeak Credit To Support Growth And Artilus Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:21 AM

Acture Solutions, a managed IT and cybersecurity services provider focused on K–12 education and regulated organizations, announced it has received strategic growth financing from Stonepeak Credit. The funding will support the company’s continued expansion, including its acquisition of Artilus, a Long Island–based provider of cybersecurity, managed IT, and systems integration services.

HighVista Strategies: Raudel Yanez Appointed As Head Of Private Equity Secondaries To Launch GP-Led Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:19 AM

HighVista Strategies has appointed Raudel Yanez as Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Secondaries, as the firm launches a dedicated GP-led secondaries strategy focused on the lower middle market.

Behrman Capital: Eric Smith Named As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:08 AM

Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm focused on management buyouts, leveraged buildups, and recapitalizations of established growth businesses, has appointed Eric Smith as an operating partner.

Hyperfine: $40 Million Loan Facility Secured To Expand Portable MRI Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:06 AM

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation announced it has provided a $40 million loan facility to Hyperfine, Inc., with an initial $15 million funded at closing and up to $25 million available for future growth. The financing is intended to support Hyperfine’s continued commercial expansion as it scales adoption of its portable MRI technology.

Core Scientific: $1 Billion Credit Facility Expanded With Additional $500 Million Commitment From JPMorgan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:01 AM

Core Scientific, a digital infrastructure company focused on high-density colocation and data centers, announced it has expanded its strategic financing facility to $1 billion following an additional $500 million commitment from JPMorgan Chase Bank.

F&B Capital: New Franchise-Focused Advisory Firm Launched By Investment And Hospitality Groups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:58 AM

ZJD, a strategic investment group, and Branded Capital Solutions, a subsidiary of Branded Hospitality, have announced the launch of F&B Capital, a new capital markets firm focused on serving the franchise ecosystem. The joint venture aims to provide tailored financial and strategic advisory services to franchisors, franchisees, and related operators seeking flexible growth and ownership solutions.

BrainGrid: $1 Million Raised For AI Product Planning Platform For Non-Technical Founders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:56 AM

BrainGrid, an AI product planning platform designed for non-technical founders, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Next Tier Ventures and Brainstorm Ventures. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate its mission of helping users turn ideas into revenue-generating software products.

EpiFrontier Therapeutics: $32 Million Grant To Advance Beta Globin Disorder Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:53 AM

EpiFrontier Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for beta globin disorders, announced it has secured up to $32 million in non-dilutive funding from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. The funding will support the clinical development of EPF-001, a novel small molecule G9a inhibitor designed to increase fetal hemoglobin expression in patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

Striveworks: Growth Investment Raised To Scale AI Operations For Defense And Allied Governments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:48 AM

Striveworks, an AI operations company focused on national security missions, announced a strategic growth investment led by Washington Harbour Partners to expand its capabilities across U.S. and allied defense communities.

ROBOTERA: $1 Billion At Over $10 Billion Valuation Raised To Scale Industrial Deployment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:44 AM

ROBOTERA, a robotics company focused on embodied intelligence and humanoid systems, announced it has raised RMB 1 billion in a strategic funding round, pushing its valuation past RMB 10 billion. The round included a mix of new and existing investors spanning global technology, automotive, and industrial sectors.

Innovative Systems Acquires Actifai To Expand AI-Driven Broadband Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:42 AM

Innovative Systems, a provider of broadband billing and subscriber management platforms, announced it has acquired Actifai, an AI platform built for broadband service providers. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Metric: Investment Raised From Southfield Capital To Accelerate Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:37 AM

Metric, a specialist executive search and talent solutions firm, has received a majority investment from Southfield Capital, marking a significant step toward scaling globally and expanding its service offerings.

RyboDyn: $10 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Powered Cancer Target Discovery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:33 AM

RyboDyn, a biotechnology company focused on decoding the dark proteome to uncover new cancer targets, announced the initial close of a $10 million seed financing round.

Bounti: €4 Million Raised To Build AI Platform For Frontline Operations In The Physical Economy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:24 AM

Berlin-based Bounti has raised €4 million in funding to develop an AI-native platform to improve operational execution across industries in the physical economy. The round was led by Ventech, with participation from IBB Ventures, Robin Capital, Common Magic, Festina, and a group of angel investors.

Blackstone: $12 Billion Raised For Asia Private Equity Fund (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:23 AM

Blackstone has raised more than $12 billion for its latest Asia-Pacific private equity fund, according to a Bloomberg report, underscoring continued investor appetite for large-scale buyout strategies despite a challenging fundraising environment.

Allegro Finance: $500 Million Joint Venture To Launch Film And TV Credit Platform With Elliott

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:21 AM

Allegro Finance Limited, an alternative lending platform focused on the media sector, announced a $500 million strategic joint venture and senior funding line with entities advised by Elliott Advisors UK Limited. The partnership establishes a dedicated institutional credit platform for the global film and television industry.

Partners Group: $1 Billion India Buyout Fund Planned (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:09 AM

Partners Group is seeking to raise at least $1 billion for a new India-focused buyout fund, according to a Reuters report. With this fund, the Switzerland-based private equity firm looks to deepen its exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

CVC Credit: Senior Debt Financing Supports Pallet Distribution Network Palletways Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:02 AM

CVC Credit has provided senior debt financing to support Waterland Private Equity’s acquisition of Palletways, a UK-headquartered pan-European pallet distribution network, as part of its European Direct Lending strategy.

First Bank Of Alabama: $20.5 Million Acquisition Of First Fidelity Bank Expands Community Banking Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:59 AM

FirstBanc of Alabama, the parent company of First Bank of Alabama, announced it has completed its acquisition of FBDC Financial Corporation, the parent company of First Fidelity Bank, following the merger agreement first disclosed in December 2025.

Weil: Ramona Nee Named As Executive Partner Effective 2027

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:24 PM

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced a leadership succession plan that will see Ramona Y. Nee appointed as Executive Partner beginning January 1, 2027, succeeding long-serving leader Barry M. Wolf.

Threadline Wealth: $5.8 Billion RIA Spins Out From Moss Adams Following Baker Tilly Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:20 PM

Threadline Wealth has officially launched as an independent registered investment advisor following the separation of Moss Adams Wealth Advisors from accounting firm Moss Adams, which merged with Baker Tilly in 2025. The newly independent firm is majority owned by management and backed by The Cynosure Group, positioning it for long-term growth as a regional boutique wealth manager focused on high-net-worth clients.

Hosted.ai: $19 Million Raised By GPU Infrastructure Software Platform To Transform AI Economics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:17 PM

Hosted.ai, a GPU infrastructure software platform, announced it has raised $19 million in seed funding to advance its mission of making AI infrastructure more efficient and cost-effective for service providers, developers, and enterprise users. The round was led by Creandum, with participation from Repeat VC and existing investors including People Ventures, Z21 Ventures, Golden Sparrow, Hersir Ventures, and Tekton.

Shepherd: $42 Million Raised For AI-Native Insurance Platform Powering Infrastructure Boom

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:01 PM

Shepherd, an AI-native commercial insurance platform focused on construction and infrastructure projects, announced it has raised $42 million in a Series B funding round led by Intact Private Capital, with participation from Spark Capital, Costanoa Ventures, and additional investors. The latest financing brings the company’s total funding to $67 million.

NoTraffic: $90 Million Raised For AI Traffic Management Platform Expansion Across North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:59 PM

NoTraffic, an AI-powered mobility platform focused on modernizing traffic management, announced it has raised $90 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate growth and expand its footprint across North America. The round was led by PSG Equity, with participation from M&G Investments, Grove Ventures, LifeX Ventures, Meitav Investment House, and Next Gear Ventures.

Virchow Medical: $4 Million Raised To Advance Biopsy Specimen Stewardship And Precision Oncology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:58 PM

Virchow Medical, a medical technology company focused on improving cancer diagnostics, announced it has raised $4 million in seed financing to expand access to precision oncology and advance biopsy specimen stewardship. The funding round was led by Cerberus Ventures, with participation from five physician users of Virchow’s biopsy technologies. As part of the investment, Chenny Zhang of Cerberus Ventures will join the company’s board of directors.

Highlight AI: $40 Million Raised To Build Shared Intelligence Layer For Agentic Work

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:57 PM

Highlight AI, an AI software company developing an intelligent operating system for teams and AI agents, announced it has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from 359 Capital, General Catalyst, Valor Equity, Common Metal, Makers Fund, Collaborative Fund, Arcadia, and SV Angel.

Cambridge Mobile Telematics: $350 Million Raised To Expand AI-Driven Road Safety Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:54 PM

Cambridge Mobile Telematics, a telematics and AI company focused on safer mobility, announced a $350 million strategic investment led by TPG and Allianz X, with participation from State Farm. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company’s global expansion and advancing its AI-powered road safety technologies.