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Blackstone: $10 Billion Raised For Opportunistic Credit Fund V At Hard Cap

Microsoft: $10 Billion Investment To Expand AI Infrastructure In Japan

MySavant.ai Acquires Savant International To Expand Latin America Operations

Remote: Acquisition Of Bravas To Expand Global Employment Platform Capabilities

DAS Health: Acquisition Of Prime Care Technologies And Prime Cloud Expands Healthcare IT Footprint

Boost Run: SPAC Merger With Willow Lane To Take AI Cloud Infrastructure Provider Public

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:05 PM

Boost Run, a provider of AI cloud infrastructure and high performance computing solutions, is moving closer to going public through a business combination with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company listed on Nasdaq.

Luminai: $38 Million Raised For Healthcare AI Automation Platform Scaling Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:03 PM

Luminai, a healthcare-focused AI automation platform, announced it has raised $38 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $60 million. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia India and Southeast Asia, with participation from Define Ventures and continued backing from General Catalyst and Y Combinator.

Rork: $15 Million Raised For AI Mobile App Creation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:46 PM

Rork, an AI platform focused on building and launching mobile apps using natural language, has raised $15 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of transforming how mobile software is created and monetized. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from Peak XV, True Ventures, Goodwater, and existing investor a16z Speedrun.

Haast: $12 Million Raised For AI-Powered Enterprise Compliance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:08 PM

Haast, an AI-powered enterprise compliance platform, announced it has raised $12 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to $17.05 million. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from DST Global Partners, Airtree, Aura Ventures, and Black Sheep Capital.

Terra Quantum: $3.25 Billion SPAC Deal To Go Public And Accelerate Quantum Technology Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:06 PM

Terra Quantum AG, a quantum technology company focused on algorithms, software, and hybrid quantum-classical solutions, has announced plans to go public through a proposed $3.25 billion business combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company.

OFFOR Health: Havencrest Completes Majority Recapitalization To Expand Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:02 PM

Havencrest Capital Management has completed a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health, a provider of office-based anesthesia services for complex pediatric dental procedures. The Dallas-based healthcare private equity firm is partnering with the company to support its next phase of growth and expand access to care.

Zentiva: Acquisition By Private Equity Firm GTCR Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:23 PM

GTCR announced it has completed the acquisition of Zentiva, a European generics pharmaceutical company, from Advent, marking a new phase of growth for the business.

Function Health Acquires Getlabs To Expand At-Home Testing Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:21 PM

Function Health announced that it has acquired Getlabs, a mobile healthcare platform that delivers diagnostic services directly to patients, marking a significant step in expanding access to at-home health testing.

Catalyst Bancorp: $41.1 Million Acquisition Of Community Bank Lakeside Bancshares

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:19 PM

Catalyst Bancorp has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lakeside Bancshares, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $41.1 million. The deal will see Lakeside merged into Catalyst, with Catalyst Bank remaining the surviving banking entity following the transaction.

Always Best Care: Franchisee Expands North Carolina Footprint Through Acquisitions And Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:12 PM

Always Best Care Senior Services announced that franchisee Samantha Loy has significantly expanded her operations across North Carolina through a combination of market growth and strategic acquisitions, strengthening the company’s presence in key regions of the state.

Bentec Medical Acquired By Avista Healthcare Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:10 PM

Avista Healthcare Partners announced it has acquired Bentec Medical from Greyrock Capital Group and Hermitage Equity Partners, strengthening its presence in the medical device manufacturing sector. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Westnet: Acquisition Of Low Voltage Installations To Expand Public Safety Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:08 PM

Westnet, a provider of fire station alerting and public safety communication systems, announced it has acquired Low Voltage Installations, Inc., a company specializing in the design, installation, and support of fire station alerting and dispatch systems.

Feel For Your Life: Interview With Founder & Right Scan Right Time Advocate Jessica Baladad

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:56 PM

Amberd.ai: Interview With Co-CEO Zaré Baghdasarian About The LLM-Native Decision Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:28 PM

Amberd.ai is a company that provides a private, LLM-native decision platform that enables enterprises to query internal structured and unstructured data using plain language to receive secure, actionable insights for boardroom decision-making. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Amberd.ai co-CEO Zaré Baghdasarian to learn more.

Chapter: $100 Million At $3 Billion Valuation Raised By Medicare Navigation Platform To Expand AI-Driven Retirement Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:08 PM

Chapter, an AI-driven Medicare navigation platform focused on retirement, announced it has raised $100 million in a Series E funding round led by Generation Investment Management, with participation from Fifth Down Capital, 8VC, and existing investors including Stripes, XYZ Venture Capital, Addition, Narya Capital, Susa Ventures, and Maverick Ventures.

SquareFi: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Denis Spasibo About The Payment Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:01 PM

SquareFi is a payment operations platform that provides unified financial infrastructure for fintechs and global enterprises, combining bank accounts, virtual cards, and stablecoin-based cross-border payments into a single API-driven solution. Pulse 2.0 interviewed SquareFi co-founder and CEO Denis Spasibo to learn more.

Wealthspire Onboards $1.9 Billion Firm Axia Advisory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:41 AM

Wealthspire announced that its Fiducient Advisors division has acquired Axia Advisory, an Indianapolis-based retirement plan consulting and investment advisory firm with approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management or advisement as of the end of 2025.

Idle Smart: Interview With Founder & CEO Jeff Lynch About The Commercial Trucking Maintenance Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:37 AM

Idle Smart provides an automated engine start-stop, idle management, and predictive maintenance solution for commercial trucking fleets, designed to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and maintenance costs while ensuring cabin comfort and battery protection. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Idle Smart founder and CEO Jeff Lynch to learn more.

Sportsbox AI: Bryson DeChambeau-Led Group Acquires Company To Launch AI Golf Coaching Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:31 AM

A group of investors led by Bryson DeChambeau has acquired Sportsbox AI, a company specializing in kinematic AI and 3D motion capture technology for sports training. Alongside the acquisition, the company introduced Sportsbox AI Motion Intelligence, known as SAMI, a next-generation AI coaching assistant set to launch within the Sportsbox 3DGolf app later this year.

Booz Allen Hamilton: Acquisition Of Defy Security Completed To Expand AI-Driven Cyber Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:30 AM

Booz Allen Hamilton announced it has completed its acquisition of Defy Security, a move aimed at strengthening its advanced cybersecurity offerings amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Modus: $85 Million Raised For AI-Native Accounting Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:29 AM

Modus, an AI-native audit technology platform and holding company, announced it has raised $85 million in seed and Series A funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered audit tools and expand partnerships with accounting firms.

Felix: $1.7 Million Raised For AI Workflow Platform For Professional Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:27 AM

Felix has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to advance its hyperautomation platform designed for legal, finance, and insurance firms. The round was led by XYZ Venture Capital, with participation from angel investors including current and former leaders from major technology companies.

Routeware Acquires PermiServ To Expand UK Local Authority Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:40 AM

Routeware, a provider of AI-powered waste and environmental services technology, has acquired PermiServ, a UK-based leader in garden waste permit management for local authorities. The deal strengthens Routeware’s presence in the United Kingdom and expands its ability to support councils with integrated, end-to-end service platforms.

Pershing Square Proposes About A $64 Billion Deal To Acquire Universal Music Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:38 AM

Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Universal Music Group through a business combination, outlining a value-creation plan to address the company’s stock underperformance and enhance shareholder returns.

Atlas: $6 Million Raised For AI-Powered Accounting Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:35 AM

Atlas, a Singapore-headquartered technology company, announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven accounting platform and expand its footprint in North America. The round was co-led by Accel and Stellaris, two early-stage venture capital firms, with the capital earmarked for product development, partner network growth, and go-to-market acceleration in a global accounting market valued at over $150 billion.

Flux: Interview With Founder & CEO Matthias Wagner About The AI-Native Hardware Design Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:30 AM

Flux - which recently closed on a new office in San Francisco - is a company providing a browser-based, AI-native hardware design platform that streamlines the creation of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronics, aiming to make hardware development as accessible and collaborative as modern software engineering. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Flux founder and CEO Matthias Wagner to learn more.

Latino Community Foundation: $50 Million In Grantmaking To Expand National Support For Latino Communities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:29 AM

The Latino Community Foundation announced that it has surpassed $50 million in total grantmaking since 2018, supporting more than 550 nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening Latino communities across the United States. The milestone comes alongside over $3 million in new grants distributed in the first quarter of 2026 and the launch of its first national fund.

Gulf Coast Midstream Partners: Investment Secured To Advance Texas Natural Gas Storage Hub

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:56 PM

Gulf Coast Midstream Partners announced it has secured a growth capital investment and equity commitment from Black Bay Partners to advance development of the Nash Energy Storage Hub, a natural gas storage and transportation project in Southeast Texas. The project, located on the Nash Salt Dome in Fort Bend County about 30 miles southwest of Houston, is a permitted development positioned near more than 15 major inter- and intrastate natural gas pipelines.

Alphy Expands Board As HarmCheck Gains Traction In Financial And Legal Sectors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:53 PM

Alphy, the company behind HarmCheck, announced that Monica Alvarez-Mitchell and Dan Skaff have joined its board of directors, signaling continued momentum for the artificial intelligence company as it scales across financial services, legal, and other highly regulated industries.

U.S. SEC: David Woodcock Appointed Director Of Division Of Enforcement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:49 PM

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that David Woodcock has been appointed Director of the Division of Enforcement, with the role set to become effective May 4, 2026. He will succeed Sam Waldon, who will continue serving as Acting Director until that date.