Pulse 2.0

PsiQuantum: $1 Billion At $7 Billion Valuation Raised For Building Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers

Vimeo Acquired For $1.38 Billion By Bending Spoons

Podonos: $2.4 Million Raised For Improving Voice AI Systems

Harbor Health: $130 Million Raised For Expanding Insurance Plans

Aequum Capital: $250 Million Debt Facility Secured From Wells Fargo

Nuclearn: $10.5 Million Raised To Advance AI Solutions For the Nuclear Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:29 PM

Nuclearn, a technology company specializing in AI for nuclear operations, has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate product development and expand its market presence. The round was led by Blue Bear Capital, with participation from SJF Ventures and follow-on investments from AZ-VC and Nucleation Capital.

Hush Security: $11 Million Seed Funding Secured For Replacing Vaults With Policy-Based Machine Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:28 PM

Hush Security, a Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity startup, announced it has emerged from stealth with $11 million in seed funding to launch its secretless, policy-driven access platform for securing machine identities. The round was co-led by Battery Ventures and YL Ventures, with the company already counting multiple Fortune 500 enterprises among its paying customers.

Concorde Expands Into Facilities Management With Acquisition Of Software Risk

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:03 AM

Concorde International Group, a Singapore-based provider of integrated security services, has completed an agreement through its subsidiary, Concorde International Group Pte. Ltd., to acquire the assets of Software Risk, a cloud-based facilities management software platform. The deal marks a strategic move to broaden Concorde’s technology capabilities and create new revenue opportunities in the fast-growing facilities management sector.

3G Capital: $9.4 Billion Acquisition Of Skechers Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:57 PM

Skechers U.S.A., one of the world’s largest footwear brands, has officially been acquired by global investment firm 3G Capital. The deal, first announced in May 2025, has now been finalized, marking a significant moment in the retail and consumer goods sector. With this deal complete, Skechers will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under its former ticker symbol SKX.

Sophont: $9.22 Million Seed Funding Secured For Multimodal Medical AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:41 PM

Sophont, a startup building foundation models that reason across pathology slides, brain scans, clinical notes, and lab results, has closed a $9.22 million seed financing. The round was led by Kindred Ventures with participation from Upfront Ventures, Delphi Ventures, and prominent AI figures including Jeff Dean, Logan Kilpatrick, Lukas Biewald, and Clément Delangue.

Brain Co: $30 Million Series A Closed For Enhancing Enterprise AI Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:40 PM

Brain Co. has announced its emergence from stealth mode with a $30 million Series A financing round co-led by Gil Capital and Affinity Partners. The company was incubated by a group of leading investors and operators—Elad Gil, Jared Kushner, Luis Videgaray, and Eric Wu—to bridge Silicon Valley’s top AI talent and the world’s most important institutions. Participation in the funding also included Andrej Karpathy, Aravind Srinivas, Fidji Simo, Patrick Collison, Reid Hoffman, Brian Armstrong, Mark Weinberger, and Andrew Liveris.

Demand AI: $2.5 Million Secured To Advance Rollout Of B2B Demand Generation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:39 PM

Demand AI Group has secured a $2.5 million investment from a coalition of international institutional backers and strategic local partners to support its rapid expansion in the business-to-business marketing sector. Founded earlier this year and headquartered in Denver, the company has built an AI-powered platform that streamlines lead generation, content creation, and customer engagement for enterprise clients.

Vireo Ventures: €50 Million Closed For Electrification Fund I

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:38 PM

Vireo Ventures has completed the final close of its Electrification Fund I at €50 million, underscoring firm investor conviction in technologies that accelerate Europe’s transition to an all-electric economy. The Berlin-based firm secured backing from six major energy utilities, including Encevo, Verbund X, and EnBW New Ventures, alongside the European Investment Fund, NRW.BANK and over 80 seasoned entrepreneurs and energytech specialists. This oversubscribed raise demonstrates that electrification has become the defining investment theme of the decade.

Claret Capital: Over €350 Million Raised For Fund IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:35 PM

Claret Capital Partners has completed the second close of its fourth growth debt fund, raising more than €350 million and pushing its total assets under management past $1 billion. This milestone reinforces the firm’s leadership in supplying growth financing to European companies in technology, life sciences, and climate tech, following more than €1.2 billion deployed across 190 businesses since inception.

LeydenJar: €23 Million Raised For Launching First Pure Silicon Anode Production Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:33 PM

LeydenJar has secured €13 million in equity financing led by Extantia and Invest-NL, alongside €10 million in customer commitments from a major U.S. electronics company. The funding will complete the final phase of construction at PlantOne in Eindhoven and enable production to begin in 2027.

LocalExpress: $6.2 Million Raised For Product Catalog Harmonization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:32 PM

LocalExpress has closed a $6.2 million venture round led by OXZ Capital, marking a significant step in its transformation from unified commerce provider to the premier data syndication platform for grocery retailers.

Procense: $1.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For Automating Manufacturing With AI And IoT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:30 PM

Procense, a startup focused on industrial automation, has secured $1.5 million in seed funding led by Kevin Mahaffey and supported by HighSage Ventures. This investment will fuel the expansion of its AI-native manufacturing platform, enabling the company to grow its team and accelerate development of intelligent automation tools.

LightSpun: $13 Million Series A Raised For Enhancing Dental Insurance Administration With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:28 PM

LightSpun has closed a $13 million Series A round led by Brewer Lane, with participation from Virtue, Cambrian, and Industry Ventures, bringing its total capital raised to $18 million.

CQL Buying Omnichannel Commerce Company Riess Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:27 PM

Two of Shopify’s Platinum level agencies are coming together as CQL acquires Riess Group to create a single partner for unified commerce. This deal brings Riess Group’s experience in point-of-sale implementation and omnichannel solutions into CQL’s portfolio of digital commerce services, positioning the combined organization to guide brands through every step of the customer journey.

Atlanticus Buying Mercury Financial For $162 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:26 PM

Atlanticus has completed the acquisition of Mercury Financial, bringing the near-prime credit card specialist into its portfolio as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Mercury Financial operates a data-driven platform that issues branded and co-branded credit cards for consumers with near-prime credit profiles through partnerships with banks.

Crane NXT Buying Antares Vision In €120 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:25 PM

Crane NXT has agreed to purchase a substantial stake in Antares Vision, an Italian specialist in inspection systems, detection equipment, and track and trace software. Under the transaction, Crane NXT will acquire roughly 30 percent of Antares Vision’s shares from major shareholders at a per-share price of €5.00, representing a total investment of approximately €120 million.

Appspace Buys Intranet Solutions Company Igloo Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:23 PM

Appspace has taken a significant step forward in the workplace communications market by acquiring Igloo Software, a well-established provider of modern intranet solutions. This move brings over 325 new customers into Appspace’s portfolio, including large enterprises in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and hospitality.

Vytex: Investment Raised From Graycliff Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:22 PM

Graycliff Partners has taken a significant stake in Vytex, a nearly four-decade-old manufacturer of custom vinyl windows and patio doors serving the residential replacement and remodeling market. Headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, Vytex produces a range of high-performance products, including its Georgetown, Fortis, and Potomac window lines and the Signature series of patio doors.

Goodpath: $18 Million Series A Closed To Expand AI-Based Chronic Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:20 PM

Goodpath has secured $18 million in Series A financing led by MassMutual Ventures, with additional participation from Healthy Ventures and existing backers. The new funding will be used to accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven, evidence-based care model and to extend its virtual services across a broader range of chronic conditions.

Quack: $7 Million Seed Closed For Transforming Customer Support with Proactive AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:19 PM

Quack has closed a $7 million seed financing round led by Hanaco Ventures and Storytime Capital, alongside contributions from Fusion VC, Savyon Ventures, Seed IL, and private backers including WalkMe’s CEO Dan Adika. This capital will drive Quack’s expansion across the United States and fuel further innovation of its proactive, agentic AI platform for customer support teams.

YolTech Therapeutics: $45 Million Series B Raised For In-Body Gene Editing Treatments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:18 PM

YolTech Therapeutics has closed a Series B financing round of approximately forty-five million dollars, led by the AstraZeneca-CICC healthcare investment fund. The new funding will advance the company’s efforts to move its clinical programs forward and support its plans for global development and commercialization.

Penguin Ai: $29.7 Million Raised To Reduce Administrative Costs in Healthcare

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:17 PM

Penguin Ai has completed a $29.7 million financing round aimed at tackling the massive administrative burden that weighs down the healthcare industry. Greycroft led the company’s Series A round with $25 million in new capital, and it also attracted support from UPMC Enterprises, SemperVirens, Snowflake Ventures, Watershed Ventures, and Horizon Mutual Holdings. Early backers ManchesterStory and Overwater Ventures joined the latest financing, along with the California Health Care Foundation and industry veterans who helped seed the company last year.

Diana Health: $55 Million Series C Raised For Expanding Holistic Women’s Healthcare Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:15 PM

Diana Health has raised $55 million in a Series C financing round led by HealthQuest Capital, with continued support from Norwest Venture Partners, .406 Ventures, LRVHealth, and AlleyCorp. This new funding will enable the company to expand its physical footprint, expand the services it offers in prenatal and postpartum care, and enhance its digital tools for patient education and communication.

IGNITE Tallahassee: 40,000-Square-Foot Business Incubator Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:13 PM

Florida State University and the Leon County Research and Development Authority have unveiled IGNITE Tallahassee, a 40,000-square-foot business incubator designed to help deep-tech startups grow and scale in North Florida.

Bansk Group Buying Majority Stake In BYOMA To Advance Skincare Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:11 PM

Bansk Group has agreed to acquire a majority interest in BYOMA, a rapidly growing skincare brand known for its science-backed, barrier-focused formulas. The deal brings together Bansk’s experience in scaling consumer businesses with BYOMA’s proven track record of delivering clinically tested products at accessible price points.

Alterra Mountain: $400 Million Investment Program Launched For Enhancing Guest Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:10 PM

Alterra Mountain Company has launched a sweeping investment program exceeding $400 million to enhance guest experiences, bolster employee benefits, and strengthen community ties across its mountain destinations. This substantial funding will support the next phase of expansion at Deer Valley Resort in Utah, deliver upgrades at multiple ski areas, and roll out new programs aimed at improving seasonal workforce housing, wages, and training.

EverPeak Buying Method Insurance To Build Workers’ Compensation Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:08 PM

EverPeak Insurance, a subsidiary of Pinnacol Assurance, has acquired Method Insurance to create a seamless, comprehensive workers’ compensation solution for insurance brokers across the United States. This strategic move builds on EverPeak’s existing partnership model with Attune, the digital platform designed to simplify commercial insurance for small businesses.

Platinum Equity Buys XD Connects For Branded Merchandise Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:07 PM

Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire XD Connects, a Netherlands‐based designer and supplier of custom corporate gifts and branded merchandise. This deal will bring XD Connects’ team, infrastructure, and customer relationships into Platinum Equity’s growing European merchandise portfolio, creating a more comprehensive platform for businesses seeking personalized promotional products.

GCT Semiconductor: $10.7 Million Debt Financing Raised

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:05 PM

GCT Semiconductor has arranged a $10.7 million senior secured term loan from its largest shareholder and strategic partner, Anapass. This financing will enable the company to finalize preparations for mass production of its next-generation 5G chipset, following a successful sampling phase with key customers.

Unmind: $26 Million Raised From Trinity Capital For Workplace Mental Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:04 PM

Trinity Capital has committed $26 million in growth capital to Unmind, a workplace mental health platform that combines digital tools, expert care, and artificial intelligence. This financing will help Unmind scale its operations, deepen development of its AI agent Nova, and invest in innovations that guide employees to the right level of mental health support at the right time.