Pulse 2.0

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

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

Harbor Point Equipment Finance: $17 Million Acquisition Of Seasoned Loan Portfolio

VITALSpace: Acquisition Of B.I.G. Enterprises Expands Modular Solutions Platform

EIS Holdings: Acquisition Of TID Demolition Expands Environmental And Infrastructure Services Platform In Western U.S.

cadootz!: $3 Million Raised By Kids’ Snack Brand To Fuel Nationwide Retail Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:14 PM

cadootz!, a better-for-you kids’ snack brand, announced it has raised more than $3 million in seed funding to support its next phase of growth, including a nationwide retail expansion planned for summer 2026. The funding round was led by Selva Ventures, with participation from additional strategic investors aligned with the company’s mission of redefining healthier snacking options for families. Selva Ventures, founded by Kiva Dickinson, focuses on early-stage investments in better-for-you consumer brands.

Intel Joins Elon Musk’s Terafab Project To Scale AI Compute Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:13 PM

Intel has announced it is joining the Terafab project alongside SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla, marking a significant collaboration aimed at advancing large-scale chip manufacturing for artificial intelligence and robotics applications.

OXIO: U.S.-Led Consortium To Acquire Movistar Mexico To Build Next-Generation Telecom Operator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:11 PM

A U.S.-led investor consortium, spearheaded by OXIO and Newfoundland Capital Management, has agreed to acquire Movistar Mexico from Telefónica S.A., positioning the business for a new phase of digital transformation and growth. The transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, will see Movistar Mexico continue operating under its existing brand and leadership team.

CENTEGIX Acquires Pikmykid To Expand School Safety And Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:10 PM

CENTEGIX announced it has acquired Pikmykid, bringing together emergency response technology with daily school operations tools into a unified platform.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Communication Systems International To Expand Texas Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:08 PM

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Communication Systems International, also known as CSI, in a move that expands its service capabilities across Texas.

TriNetX: Acquisition Of Zetta Genomics Assets To Expand Multiomic Data Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:07 PM

TriNetX announced it has acquired key assets of Zetta Genomics, strengthening its ability to federate and analyze genomic data across its global network of healthcare providers. The deal builds on an existing partnership between the two companies and expands TriNetX’s capabilities in managing and analyzing multiomic data at scale.

Helium Ventures: AI-Native Holding Company Acquires Event Business Platform Maroo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:06 PM

Helium Ventures has acquired Maroo, a business management and payments platform designed for wedding and event professionals, according to an official announcement. The deal underscores Helium Ventures’ strategy of acquiring software companies with strong product-market fit in underserved verticals.

Integrity Marketing Group: Perspective Wealth Planning Joins Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:05 PM

Integrity Marketing Group announced that Perspective Wealth Planning, an independent wealth management firm based in Pennsylvania, has joined its platform, expanding Integrity’s capabilities in holistic financial planning and retirement solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Jetstream Venture Fund: Strategic Investments Expand HealthTech And AI Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:38 AM

Jetstream Venture Fund announced it has secured positions in two startups, Surf Therapeutics and Hill Research, marking a significant expansion of its HealthTech and artificial intelligence portfolio. The moves underscore the fund’s strategy of providing broader investor access to venture-style opportunities traditionally limited to institutional capital.

Vivatides Therapeutics: $54 Million Raised For RNA Therapeutics Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:37 AM

Vivatides Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on extrahepatic RNA-targeting therapeutics, has announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $54 million Series A financing round.

Google: $30 Million Committed To Crisis Support As Gemini Adds Mental Health Features

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:36 AM

Google announced a series of updates to its Gemini AI platform aimed at improving how it responds to users experiencing mental health challenges, alongside a $30 million commitment to expand global crisis support services.

King Risk Partners: Acquisition Of New England Property & Casualty Expands Northeast Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:35 AM

King Risk Partners, the 51st largest insurance brokerage in the United States, announced it has acquired New England Property & Casualty, Inc., an independent insurance agency headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. The deal strengthens King Risk Partners’ footprint in the Northeast and supports its strategy of partnering with established agencies that have strong local reputations.

C.Scale: Acquisition Of Tally Expands Continuous Workflow For Building Carbon Analysis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:34 AM

C.Scale, a building performance data platform, announced that it has acquired the Tally life cycle assessment tool from Building Transparency, marking a strategic move to unify early-stage carbon modeling with detailed material-level analysis across the building design process.

Lindsey Systems: Strategic Growth Investment To Accelerate Electric Grid Solutions Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:34 AM

First Reserve has completed a majority equity investment in Lindsey Systems, marking the company’s first institutional capital infusion and positioning it for its next phase of growth.

Golden Analytics: $7 Million Raised For AI-Native Business Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:33 AM

Golden Analytics, an AI-native business intelligence platform, has emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding as it looks to redefine how organizations interact with data. The round was led by NEA and Madrona, with participation from Breakers.

Marsh McLennan Acquires Seitz Insurance Agency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:27 AM

Marsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh, announced that it has acquired Seitz Insurance Agency, a Sidney, Montana-based independent agency. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Kytopen: Series B Investment To Scale Cell Therapy Manufacturing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:25 AM

Kytopen announced a Series B financing round led by Telegraph Hill Partners, with participation from existing investors, as the company accelerates commercialization of its cellular engineering technology.

Endovascular Engineering: $80 Million Raised For Thrombectomy Platform Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:24 AM

Endovascular Engineering, a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on treating venous thromboembolism, has raised $80 million in a Series C financing round to support the commercialization of its Hēlo thrombectomy platform.

Rally Ventures: Liz Benz Joins As Operating Partner To Drive AI-Focused Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:24 AM

Rally Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on business technology, announced that Liz Benz has joined the firm full-time as an Operating Partner. Benz, who previously served as a Rally Technology Partner, brings extensive experience in sales leadership, revenue strategy, and business development, most recently as Chief Sales Officer at Jamf.

CertifID: $47.5 Million Series C Fuels Executive Expansion For Wire Fraud Protection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:22 AM

CertifID, a wire fraud protection platform focused on the real estate industry, has announced the appointment of two senior executives following its $47.5 million Series C funding round led by Centana Growth Partners. The company named Josh Linn as Chief Product Officer and Liz Conn as Chief Marketing Officer as it looks to scale its platform and address rising wire fraud threats.

AfterQuery: $30 Million At $300 Million Valuation Raised For AI Data Solutions Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:21 AM

AfterQuery, an applied data solutions research lab focused on advancing artificial intelligence capabilities, announced that it has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round at a $300 million valuation.

Membrane Technology & Research: $27 Million Raised To Accelerate Membrane-Based Carbon Capture And Industrial Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:50 AM

Membrane Technology & Research (MTR), a provider of membrane-based gas and vapor separation technologies, announced that it has secured $27 million in equity financing to support the global expansion of its solutions across carbon capture and industrial applications.

SiFive: $400 Million At $3.65 Billion Valuation Raised For RISC-V Data Center And AI Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:49 AM

SiFive has raised $400 million in an oversubscribed Series G funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.65 billion as it accelerates development of high-performance data center solutions built on the RISC-V architecture.

Collide Capital: $95 Million Fund II Raised To Back Fintech, Supply Chain, And Future Of Work Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:25 AM

Collide Capital announced it has closed an oversubscribed $95 million Fund II, bringing its total assets under management to more than $170 million as it continues investing in early-stage companies across fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.

Pipe: $16 Million Raised For Embedded Small Business Financing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:24 AM

Pipe, a fintech company providing embedded financial solutions for small businesses, announced it has raised $16 million in a new funding round led by Fin Capital and MaC Venture Capital. The investment marks the company’s first equity raise since relaunching its embedded financing product in 2024 and comes after a period of significant growth.

Asian University Basketball League: Series A Funding Raised To Expand Pan-Regional College Hoops Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:23 AM

The Asian University Basketball League (AUBL), a pan-regional intercollegiate basketball competition across Asia, has announced the closing of its Series A funding round as it accelerates plans to build a large-scale college basketball ecosystem in the region.

GoodBread Innovations: $1.38 Million Grant To Expand Microloan Access In Kansas City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:19 AM

GoodBread Innovations, in partnership with the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) and Kansas City G.I.F.T., has secured a three-year, $1.38 million grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to expand access to microloans for underserved entrepreneurs in Kansas City.

Gilead Sciences: $3.15 Billion Acquisition Of Tubulis To Expand Oncology Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:19 AM

Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire Tubulis in a deal valued at $3.15 billion upfront, with up to $1.85 billion in additional milestone payments, as the company deepens its focus on oncology and next-generation cancer therapies.

J.S. Held Expands Financial Disputes Capabilities With CMM Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:18 AM

J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, has acquired CMM, LLP, a forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm specializing in complex family law disputes and civil litigation. The transaction strengthens J.S. Held’s capabilities in financial disputes, particularly in high-net-worth divorce cases involving complex asset classes such as cryptocurrency, private equity, and entertainment royalties.

Adrenaline Interactive: $1 Million PitchMI Win For In-Game Advertising Startup

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:15 AM

Adrenaline Interactive, an Ann Arbor-based startup focused on dynamic in-game advertising, has won a $1 million investment as the grand prize of the 2026 PitchMI Championship, one of the largest startup competitions in the United States. The win brings the company’s total PitchMI-related funding to $1.375 million.