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Bonsai: $1.8 Million Raised For First-Party Marketing Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:20 PM

Bonsai, a marketing intelligence platform, has raised $1.8 million in funding to enhance its go-to-market strategies and further develop its services. Investors include Mairs & Power Venture Capital, TAWANI Ventures, Bridge Venture Fund, Chicago Early, Service Provider Capital, and individuals Daren Cotter and Sheetal Jain.

Oh Norman!: Over $2 Million Secured For Pet Wellness Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:20 PM

Oh Norman!, a pet wellness brand co-founded by actress Kaley Cuoco, has secured $2.08 million in its latest funding round, bringing total funding to over $5 million. Originally targeting $1.5 million, the round was oversubscribed by 39%, attracting investors from the consumer wellness, pet care, and entertainment sectors, including Brown University and Mars Petcare's Leap Venture Studio.

Coda Buying European Payments Platform Recharge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:16 PM

Coda, a leader in digital content monetization based in Singapore, has signed an agreement to acquire Recharge, Europe's top prepaid payments platform in Amsterdam. This deal combines two profitable leaders with complementary strengths and a shared vision for the future of global digital distribution and monetization.

Starwood Property Trust Buying Fundamental Income Properties In $2.2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:13 PM

Starwood Property Trust has announced an agreement to acquire Fundamental Income Properties, a net lease real estate platform, for approximately $2.2 billion. Fundamental, currently owned by Brookfield Asset Management, has an experienced 28-member team skilled in originations, credit underwriting, portfolio management, and capital markets.

GeologicAI: $44 Million Series B Raised For Advancing Critical Minerals Mining Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:11 PM

GeologicAI, a leader in advanced AI and decision engineering for the critical minerals mining industry, has closed a $44 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Blue Earth Capital with participation from BHP Ventures and Rio Tinto.

Upstate Medical University And Empire State Development Invests $4 Million In Biotech Ventures Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:06 PM

Upstate Medical University and Empire State Development (ESD) have announced an additional $4 million investment in Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV), increasing the total fund to $10 million. UBV, managed by Excell Partners, was launched in July 2024 with an initial investment of $6 million from Upstate and ESD, aiming to support early-stage biotech and health tech companies in Upstate New York.

Hootology: $1.1 Million Raised For Market Research Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:04 PM

Hootology, a market research platform combining trusted principles with modern technology, has raised $1.1 million in a pre-seed funding round to launch HOOQZ. This Generative AI-powered tool enables dynamic discussions in simulated environments to gather qualitative insights at a quantitative scale.

BiomEdit: Over $20 Million Raised For Animal Health Biotechnology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:02 PM

BiomEdit, an innovative animal health biotechnology company, has achieved a significant milestone with its lead candidate, BE-101, which is designed to prevent mortality from necrotic enteritis (NE) in broiler chickens. The product is now in the final phase of the USDA's conditional licensure process, with a goal of commercialization by 2026. The company also recently closed an oversubscribed Series B financing round, raising approximately $18.4 million, led by Anterra Capital with participation from Nutreco and others.

Firestorm Labs: $47 Million Series A Closed For Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:36 AM

Firestorm Labs, an innovative expeditionary manufacturing company, has secured $47 million in Series A funding, led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and supported by major defense investors like Lockheed Martin Ventures and Booz Allen Ventures. This funding includes $12 million in venture debt from J.P. Morgan and builds on a previous $12.5 million seed round.

Modi Ventures: $88 Million Raised For Second Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:35 AM

Modi Ventures, a venture capital firm founded in 2022, specializes in companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biology, and medical technology. The firm recently announced the closing of its second fund, raising $88 million in an oversubscribed round.

Quant Insight: Series A Raised For Macro Factor Analytics Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:33 AM

Quant Insight, a leading company in macro factor analytics for institutional investors, has completed its Series A funding round, led by 7RIDGE. This investment will enhance its global expansion, improve its macroeconomic factor risk models, and strengthen its position in modern investment management.

HOPE Hydration: $20 Million Closed For Building Free Water Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:32 AM

HOPE Hydration, a company that provides free filtered water through its connected HydroStations, recently completed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Pentair plc, with participation from Burnt Island Ventures. This funding will help expand into new markets, scale manufacturing, and enhance product innovation.

StayTerra: Strategic Growth Investment Raised From Bessemer And Garnett Station

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:30 AM

StayTerra, a platform for top vacation rental brands in America, has received a strategic growth investment from Bessemer Venture Partners, alongside existing investor Garnett Station Partners. This partnership aims to enhance the vacation rental market.

Latham: Ross Allardice Joins As Private Equity Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:30 AM

Latham & Watkins has announced that Ross Allardice will join its London office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice. He has extensive experience advising private equity firms and financial sponsors on complex cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.

Deerfield Group Buys Triple Threat Communications For Enhancing Healthcare Marketing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:29 AM

Deerfield Group, a marketing and communications partner for healthcare and life sciences companies, has acquired Triple Threat Communications (TTC), a strategic marketing agency based in New Jersey.

Proskauer: Stefan Paulovic Named Hired For New York Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:27 AM

Proskauer has welcomed GP Solutions partner Stefan Paulovic to its New York office. Paulovic is a leading advisor in the GP solutions space, bringing extensive expertise in GP stakes and complex asset management transactions.

Globant: Interview With Chief Business Officer For North America Nicolás Kaplun About The Digital Transformation Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:29 AM

Globant is a company that bridges the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, utilizing experience as an AI powerhouse. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Globant's Chief Business Officer for North America, Nicolás Kaplun, to learn more about the company.

Bazar: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Annie Hu About The Sustainability-Focused Marketplace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:26 AM

Bazar is a sustainability-focused marketplace specializing in overstock products and customer returns. Founded by Annie Hu, Bazar addresses the logistical challenges of managing returns and overstock for brands while driving sustainability. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Bazar co-founder and CEO Annie Hu to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Revenue Analytics: Interview With CEO Bill Brewster About The AI-Powered Revenue Optimization Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:00 AM

Revenue Analytics is a leader in AI-powered revenue and margin optimization, and its innovative solutions help businesses boost profits and drive sales performance through actionable insights and predictive analytics. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Revenue Analytics CEO Bill Brewster to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Saritasa: Interview With Founder & CEO Nik Froehlich About The Custom Software Design Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:30 AM

Saritasa creates and develops custom and commercial-grade software systems that simplify complex operations and create meaningful user experiences. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Saritasa founder and CEO Nik Froehlich to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Fasten: Interview With Founder & CEO Jacob Zachs About The Financial Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:15 AM

Fasten is an innovative financial technology company dedicated to making car ownership more affordable and rewarding. The company’s flagship product, the Fasten Rewards Visa Card, offers a unique value proposition for both consumers and dealerships, making car payments more manageable while fostering loyalty and engagement in the automotive industry. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Fasten founder and CEO Jacob Zachs to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Function: $10 Million Seed Funding Secured To Build Gateway For Institutional Bitcoin Productivity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:03 AM

Function (formerly Ignition) has announced that Galaxy Digital has joined its $10 million seed round as a core contributor and investor, along with Antalpha and Mantle. The aim is to transform Bitcoin from a passive store of value into a productive financial asset that can move seamlessly between decentralized and traditional markets.

Figo Home: Interview With CEO Faraz Malik Shaikh About The Home Improvement Accessories Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:00 AM

Faraz Malik Shaikh is the CEO of Figo Home and leads investment management at Blackwood Capital, having honed his skills as a financial analyst at several firms. With a master’s in enterprise risk management and a bachelor’s in finance, Shaikh owns and operates a direct-to-consumer brand handling imports, warehousing, and sales strategy at Figohome.us. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Faraz Malik Shaikh to gain a deeper understanding of his background.

Rwazi: $12 Million Series A Raised For Decision Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:55 AM

Rwazi has raised $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI copilot, which replaces gut feelings with data-driven insights. The investment will speed up the development of its simulation engine and decision-making tools, providing teams with real-time visibility into market changes and guidance on next steps.

Recurrent Energy: $260 Million Financing Raised For Kentucky Solar Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:49 AM

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has secured $260 million in project financing for its Blue Moon Solar project in Harrison County, Kentucky. U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance provided both the tax equity and construction financing.

One Biosciences: €15 Million Series A Closed For Advancing Clinical Single Cell Profiling

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:47 AM

One Biosciences, a biotechnology company specializing in clinical-grade single-cell tumor transcriptomic profiling for precision oncology, has completed a €15 million Series A financing round led by Redmile Group and Blast, with support from several other investors. This funding brings their total to over €20 million, including seed financing from Home Biosciences.

Kilsar: $3.7 Million Secured For Transforming Capture And Maintenance Training

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:46 AM

Kilsar, a dual-use AI software company specializing in capturing and maintaining tribal knowledge, has closed a $3.7 million Seed round led by Lightbank and Cotulla Capital, with participation from Techstars and Scalewolf. They also announced a partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) to address the crisis in aviation maintenance training.