Pulse 2.0

McCormick & Company: $44.8 Billion Combination With Unilever Foods Business To Create Global Flavor Leader

OpenAI: $122 Billion Funding At $852 Billion Valuation Raised To Accelerate Next Phase Of AI

Censys: $70 Million Raised To Expand Internet Intelligence Platform And AI Security Capabilities

Kestra Financial Expands Business Development Team To Support Advisor Growth Strategy

ContractorHUB: Strategic Investment Raised To Modernize Contracting Software

Prime Healthcare: $104 Million Invested In Illinois Hospitals To Expand Care And Save 13,000 Jobs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:03 AM

Prime Healthcare has invested more than $104 million in its first year operating in Illinois, strengthening hospital operations, expanding clinical services, and preserving over 13,000 healthcare jobs while creating more than 1,000 new roles across eight facilities.

Walker & Dunlop: $132 Million Multifamily Development Financing Arranged In Richmond’s Scott’s Addition District

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:02 AM

Walker & Dunlop announced that it has arranged a joint venture equity partnership and construction financing for a $132 million multifamily redevelopment project in Richmond, Virginia’s Scott’s Addition District. The project will transform the former Greyhound bus terminal site into a large-scale residential and retail community.

Polestar: $339 Million Debt Conversion Strengthens Balance Sheet And Consolidates Polestar 3 Production In U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:01 AM

Polestar announced a series of financial and operational updates aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and improving manufacturing efficiency, including a significant debt-to-equity conversion and plans to consolidate production of its Polestar 3 model in the United States.

WHOOP: $575 Million At $10.1 Billion Valuation Raised For Wearable Health Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:01 AM

WHOOP announced it has raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, marking a major step forward in its efforts to build a global personalized health platform.

Ambrosia Biosciences: $100 Million Raised For Cardiometabolic Small Molecule Pipeline Advancement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:56 PM

Ambrosia Biosciences announced that it has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing round to advance its pipeline of orally delivered small molecule therapies targeting cardiometabolic diseases.

Kestra: $25 Million Raised For Open-Source Orchestration Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:55 PM

Kestra has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from Alven, ISAI, and Axeleo, bringing its total funding to $36 million.

Omni Agent Solutions Acquired By Fortress Investment Group To Expand Bankruptcy Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:53 PM

Omni Agent Solutions has been acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, marking a new phase of growth for the restructuring and bankruptcy services provider.

Gresham House: $8 Billion Timberland Platform Formed Through Majority Acquisition Of Molpus Woodlands Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:53 PM

Gresham House has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Molpus Woodlands Group, forming one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers with approximately $8 billion in forestry assets under management. The transaction marks Gresham House’s first corporate acquisition in the United States and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

STADA: CapVest Completes Majority Acquisition Of Global Pharmaceuticals Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:52 PM

CapVest Partners LLP has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in STADA Arzneimittel AG, a global healthcare and pharmaceuticals company focused on consumer healthcare, generics, and specialty pharmaceuticals.

Allshares Acquires Amalia To Expand Incentive And Ownership Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:51 PM

Allshares announced it has acquired Amalia, a move aimed at strengthening its end-to-end ownership and incentive management capabilities.

Primoris Services: $422 Million Acquisition Of Electrical Contractor PayneCrest Electric

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:49 PM

Primoris Services Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PayneCrest Electric, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $422 million.

Japan Post Insurance: Minority Investment In Insurance Distributor Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:48 PM

Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. has acquired a minority stake in Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group, strengthening its strategic collaboration with KKR, which remains the majority shareholder following its 2025 acquisition of the company.

Semarion: University of Cambridge Spin-Out Raises $3.8 Million To Scale Cell Assay Technology For Drug Discovery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:44 PM

Semarion, a University of Cambridge spin-out focused on advancing cell-based research, announced it has raised $3.8 million to expand its next-generation cell assay technology and accelerate adoption across the pharmaceutical industry. The funding round was led by Parkwalk, with participation from The FSE Group, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Oxford Innovation Finance, Found Capital, Cambridge Capital Group, and Start Codon. The company said the new capital will support scaling manufacturing and commercial capacity for its SemaCyte platform.

DigitalBridge Completes Acquisition Of NEC Assets In Japan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:43 PM

Digital infrastructure investment firm DigitalBridge Group, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of select data center assets from NEC Corporation, alongside partner Japan Extensive Infrastructure, Limited. The assets are located in Japan’s Greater Tokyo and Kansai regions.

Natura: Advent To Acquire 8–10% Stake As Founders Transition From Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:42 PM

Brazilian cosmetics company Natura announced a governance overhaul alongside a new investment from Advent International, which has committed to acquire a minority stake of between 8% and 10% through purchases of outstanding shares over time.

Saronic: $1.75 Billion Raised For Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Expansion At $9.25 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:37 PM

Saronic Technologies has raised $1.75 billion in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at $9.25 billion, as it accelerates efforts to scale autonomous shipbuilding and strengthen maritime capabilities for the U.S. and its allies.

OpenBox AI: $5 Million Raised For Enterprise AI Trust Platform Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:36 PM

OpenBox AI announced its public launch alongside a $5 million seed funding round led by Tykhe Ventures, introducing a governance platform designed to manage and secure enterprise AI systems amid accelerating regulatory pressure in the United States and Europe.

Cetera Brings In $135 Million Firm Matkovic Financial Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:34 PM

Cetera Financial Group has acquired Matkovic Financial Group, an independent practice overseeing approximately $135 million in assets, as part of its continued expansion of its registered investment advisor platform.

OpenFX: $94 Million Raised By Cross-Border Payments Platform To Scale Real-Time FX Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:33 PM

OpenFX, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform, announced it has raised $94 million in Series A funding to expand its real-time foreign exchange and settlement capabilities. The round was backed by investors including Accel, Atomico, Lightspeed Faction, M13, Northzone, and Pantera.

Corazon Capital: $100 Million Fund IV Raised To Back AI-Native Consumer Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:32 PM

Corazon Capital, a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investing, announced the final close of its fourth fund at $100 million. The new fund will target pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups, with a particular emphasis on AI-native companies designed around enduring human behaviors.

Acclaim: $34 Million Raised For Voice-First AI Customer Experience Platform U.S. Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:31 PM

Acclaim, an AI-powered customer experience platform built for regulated industries, announced its formal entry into the U.S. market, backed by a previously disclosed $34 million Series A funding round. The company, formerly known as Aiphoria, is focused on deploying enterprise-grade, voice-first AI agents designed to improve customer interactions while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

Advantage Capital: $158 Million Investment For Massachusetts Battery Storage Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:29 PM

Advantage Capital announced the closing of a $158 million tax equity investment to support the Medway Grid Energy Battery Storage project in Massachusetts, a 250MW utility-scale battery energy storage system. The project is backed by Vitol and developed by its VC Renewables team, which will also manage the system.

Novisto: Acquisition Of Minimum Strengthens End-To-End Sustainability Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:28 PM

Novisto, an enterprise sustainability management platform, announced it has acquired London-based carbon management software company Minimum, positioning itself as a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for organizations navigating increasingly complex ESG and regulatory requirements.

Veralto: GlobalVision Acquisition To Expand AI Powered Packaging Compliance Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:11 PM

Veralto announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GlobalVision, strengthening its packaging workflow capabilities and expanding its AI-driven quality and compliance solutions. The acquisition builds on a decade-long partnership and will integrate GlobalVision into Veralto’s Esko business to enhance source-to-shelf digital packaging workflows.

Michelli Weighing & Measurement Expands National Footprint With Florida And Texas Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:40 PM

Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a New Orleans-based calibration services company backed by Summit Park, has completed two acquisitions that expand its geographic reach and technical capabilities. The company recapitalized Florida Industrial Scale Company and Industrial Scale and Measurement as part of its ongoing growth strategy.

Prescient Healthcare Acquires Dolon To Expand Pricing And Market Access Capabilities Across Drug Lifecycle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:39 PM

Prescient Healthcare Group, a science and insight-led development and commercialization partner for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, has acquired Dolon, a London-based consultancy specializing in strategic pricing and market access. The transaction strengthens Prescient’s ability to support global biopharma companies navigating increasingly complex clinical, commercial, and access environments.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals: $6.955 Per Share Acquisition Of Kezar Life Sciences To Expand Autoimmune Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:38 PM

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. for $6.955 in cash per share, along with a contingent value right tied to future milestones and financial outcomes.

Matrix Adhesives Group: TruArc Partners Acquires Adhesives And Sealant Solutions Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:36 PM

TruArc Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market investments in business services and specialty manufacturing, has acquired Matrix Adhesives Group from Goldner Hawn. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

AIR Limited: SPAC Merger With Cantor Equity Partners III Advances Toward Nasdaq Listing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:33 PM

AIR Limited announced it has publicly filed a Form F-4 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as it moves forward with its planned merger with Cantor Equity Partners III, a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. The filing marks a key step toward AIR becoming a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq under the proposed ticker symbol “AIIR.”

TotalEnergies: UK North Sea Upstream Assets Merger Creates Largest Independent Producer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:31 PM

TotalEnergies announced it has completed the merger of its UK North Sea upstream oil and gas assets with NEO NEXT, forming a new entity called NEO NEXT+. The company will hold a 47.5% ownership stake in the combined business.