Pulse 2.0

Shell: $1.3 Billion Sale Of Jiffy Lube And Premium Velocity Auto To Monomoy Capital Partners

Servier Acquiring Day One Biopharmaceuticals For About $2.5 Billion

Pawsible Ventures: $10 Million Fund I Backs Pet Health Incubator Targeting $270 Billion Pet Economy

RE VC: Stephen Siderow Named Senior Advisor And Operating Partner

Outpost: $17.5 Million Raised For Cross-Border Commerce Infrastructure Platform

Amundi: €350 Million Private Markets Multi-Management Mandate From CCR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:53 AM

Amundi has been appointed to manage a €350 million multi-management mandate on behalf of Caisse Centrale de Réassurance (CCR), the French public reinsurance company. The mandate will allocate capital to private equity and private debt investments, further expanding Amundi’s private markets management activities for institutional investors.

MindImmune: $5 Million Award To Advance Immune-Driven Alzheimer’s Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:51 AM

MindImmune, a biotechnology company focused on immune-based treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, announced it has secured a $5 million strategic award from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) to accelerate development of its lead therapeutic candidate, MITI-101. The funding will support the advancement of a first-in-class program designed to target immune pathways that drive neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease.

Casma Therapeutics: $7.6 Million MJFF Funding To Advance TRPML1 Agonist CSM-101 For Parkinson’s Disease

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:48 AM

Casma Therapeutics announced that it has received approximately $7.6 million in funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to support the advancement of its lead therapeutic candidate, CSM-101. The funding will support late-stage preclinical work and investigational new drug (IND)-enabling studies as the company prepares the therapy for first-in-human clinical trials.

May Health: $11.7 Million Raised To Advance PCOS-Related Infertility Treatment Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:45 AM

May Health, a medical device company focused on expanding treatment options for women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), announced that it has raised €10 million (about $11.7 million) in new funding. The round included participation from existing investors Sofinnova Partners, Trill Impact, and Bpifrance, along with new investor Nexpring Health.

Eridu: $200+ Million Raised By AI Networking Company To Break Through Data Center ‘Network Wall’

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:43 AM

Eridu, an AI networking company building infrastructure designed specifically for large-scale artificial intelligence systems, has emerged from stealth with more than $200 million in funding to address a growing bottleneck in AI data center performance.

Eagle Point Credit Management: $559 Million Raised For Defensive Income Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:42 AM

Eagle Point Credit Management announced that it has closed $559 million in commitments for its Defensive Income Fund III (DIF III), exceeding both its $400 million target and its original $500 million hard cap. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based private credit investment manager said the strong fundraising reflects continued investor demand for the firm’s Defensive Income Strategy.

Evolve Private Wealth: Zico Parmar Named Chief Operating Officer To Support National Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:41 AM

Evolve Private Wealth has appointed Zico Parmar as chief operating officer, strengthening the leadership team of the independent wealth management firm as it continues its nationwide expansion and operational buildout.

Osaic: Wealth Management Platform Unveils 2026 Osaic Foundation Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:38 AM

Osaic, one of the largest providers of wealth management strategies in the United States, announced the appointment of the 2026 board of the Osaic Foundation, the company’s 501(c)(3) private charitable foundation that supports community service initiatives led by its financial professionals, employees, and staff.

Nexthop AI: $500 Million Series B Raises Valuation To $4.2 Billion To Advance AI Data Center Networking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:01 AM

Nexthop AI announced it has closed an oversubscribed $500 million Series B funding round that values the company at $4.2 billion. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with Andreessen Horowitz joining as a major investor and additional participation from Altimeter and existing investors.

NewEdge Capital Group: $6 Billion Stonegate Investment Group Affiliation Expands Pillar Channel Past $14 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:59 AM

NewEdge Capital Group announced that Stonegate Investment Group, a Birmingham, Alabama-based advisory firm overseeing approximately $6 billion in client assets, has affiliated with its NewEdge Advisors registered investment advisor platform. The transaction pushes the firm’s Pillar Channel program beyond $14 billion in client assets and represents the largest advisory team to join the program since its launch.

Janney Montgomery Scott: Financial Advisor Scott Patterson Joins Wealth Management Team In Maryland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:57 AM

Janney Montgomery Scott announced that financial advisor Scott Patterson has joined the firm in Hunt Valley, Maryland, expanding the company’s wealth management presence in the region.

Ardian: $20 Billion Real Estate Secondaries Platform Launched With ADIA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:53 AM

Ardian announced it has reached an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to launch a new real estate secondaries platform aimed at capturing opportunities in the rapidly growing market segment.

Glade Brook: $1 Billion Gondola Fund Closed For Global Technology Growth Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:50 AM

Glade Brook Capital Partners announced the oversubscribed close of its Glade Brook Gondola Fund with more than $1 billion in capital commitments, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s growth equity strategy focused on global technology companies.

Harvest Group Secures Growth Investment To Expand Technology And Retail Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:48 AM

Harvest Group, an integrated commerce agency serving high-growth consumer brands, announced that it has secured a growth investment from Mountaingate Capital to accelerate expansion of its commerce capabilities and proprietary technology platform.

Nectir: $12.5 Million Raised To Scale AI Infrastructure For Higher Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:46 AM

Nectir, a company building secure artificial intelligence infrastructure for schools, announced it has raised $12.5 million in new funding to expand its platform designed specifically for higher education institutions. The funding round was led by Rethink Impact and included participation from Gingerbread Capital and Strada, as well as existing investors.

Agenus: $20 Million Triggered Under Zydus Life Sciences Collaboration To Support BOT And BAL Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:45 AM

Agenus announced that it has triggered the first $20 million contingent payment under its previously disclosed strategic collaboration with Zydus Life Sciences to support manufacturing activities for its lead immuno-oncology programs botensilimab (BOT) and balstilimab (BAL).

Medtronic: $550 Million Acquisition Of Scientia Vascular To Expand Neurovascular Care Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:43 AM

Medtronic announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scientia Vascular for $550 million, with additional potential earn-out and milestone payments. The transaction is expected to strengthen Medtronic’s neurovascular portfolio by combining its therapeutic technologies with Scientia’s specialized access devices used in complex neurovascular procedures.

Wishpond Technologies: $2.3 Million Sale Of Viral Loops Referral Marketing Platform To Emerge Commerce

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:42 AM

Wishpond Technologies Ltd., a Vancouver-based provider of AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions, announced that it has completed the sale of its Viral Loops referral marketing platform and related assets to Emerge Commerce Ltd. for $2.3 million in cash.

Cogency Global: Acquisition Of Elemental CoSec To Expand UK Governance And Compliance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:41 AM

Cogency Global, a provider of corporate compliance and transactional legal support services, has acquired UK-based company secretarial and governance firm Elemental CoSec to strengthen its presence in the United Kingdom and expand the range of services available to clients.

GenSight Biologics: €1.7 Million Raised Through Share And Warrant Financing To Extend Cash Runway

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:40 AM

GenSight Biologics, a clinical-stage biopharma company focused on gene therapies for retinal neurodegenerative diseases and central nervous system disorders, announced it has completed a fundraising totaling approximately €1.7 million.

Nyad: $1.3 Million Raised For AI Wastewater Operations Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:31 AM

Nyad, an AI software company focused on wastewater operations, announced the commercial launch of its decision support platform alongside $1.3 million in oversubscribed pre-seed funding. The round was led by Boost VC and included participation from Draper Associates, Halogen Ventures, Ollin Ventures, Apprentis, First Avenue Ventures, and strategic angel Troy Wallwork.

ATIS: Acquires Soberman Engineering To Expand Toronto Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:27 AM

ATIS, a North America–based provider of elevator and escalator inspections, consulting, and managed services, has expanded its presence in Canada through the acquisition of Soberman Engineering. The deal was completed through KJA, ATIS’s Canadian subsidiary and one of the country’s leading vertical transportation consulting firms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Intel 471: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Jason Passwaters About The Cyber Threat Intelligence Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:25 AM

Intel 471 is a cyber threat intelligence company that provides organizations with actionable, human-led intelligence to identify and mitigate risks from cybercriminals, malware, and underground marketplaces. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Intel 471 co-founder and CEO Jason Passwaters to learn more.

Qevlar AI: $30 Million Raised For Autonomous AI SOC Platform Advancing Security Operations Insights

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:31 AM

Qevlar AI, a developer of artificial intelligence technology for security operations centers (SOCs), has raised $30 million in new funding to expand its autonomous AI SOC platform and help enterprises turn alert investigations into broader security insights.

Breakout Ventures: $114 Million Fund III Launched To Back Science-Driven Startups Using AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:30 AM

Breakout Ventures announced the close of its $114 million Fund III, expanding the venture firm’s efforts to back early-stage companies working at the intersection of science, technology, and artificial intelligence. The San Francisco-based firm said the new fund will continue its strategy of investing in founder-led startups translating complex scientific innovation into scalable businesses.

Nitra: $187 Million Raised For AI-Native Healthcare Practice Operating Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:23 AM

Nitra, an AI-native operating platform designed to help healthcare practices manage administrative and financial operations, announced $187 million in financing across its Series A and Series B rounds, venture debt, and a warehouse facility. The latest funding brings the company’s total capital raised to $205 million, including $90 million in equity.

Esper: New Funding Raised For Government Policy Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:22 AM

Esper announced that it has secured a new round of funding led by 8VC and Cota Capital, with additional participation from Stand Together Ventures Lab. The investment follows a year of strong growth for the company, along with new leadership appointments and expanded partnerships with state and local governments across the United States.

Armadin: $189.9 Million Raised For AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform Built To Counter Hyperattacks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:21 AM

Armadin, an AI-native cybersecurity company focused on preparing organizations for the rise of machine-speed cyber threats, announced it has raised $189.9 million in combined seed and Series A funding. The round was led by Accel, with participation from Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Menlo Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and follow-on investment from 8VC and Ballistic Ventures.

Uzum: $130 Million Raised For Digital Ecosystem Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:18 AM

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s leading digital ecosystem, has secured a strategic investment of over $130 million in a funding round led by sovereign entities from the Sultanate of Oman, marking a significant milestone as the company prepares for its upcoming Series B round.

Captur: $6 Million Raised For On-Device AI Image Verification Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:17 AM

Captur, an AI infrastructure company focused on real-time image verification for enterprise mobile applications, has raised $6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Rally Ventures with continued participation from existing investor Sure Valley Ventures. As part of the investment, Rally Venture Partner and former Google CIO Ben Fried will join the company’s board of directors.