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

Routeware Acquires PermiServ To Expand UK Local Authority Solutions

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

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

Nas: $27 Million Raised For AI Solopreneur Platform Expanding Business Creation Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:31 AM

Nas, an AI platform focused on the solopreneur economy, announced $27 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and 500 Startups alongside several strategic angel investors. The round underscores growing investor interest in platforms that enable individuals to build and scale businesses independently using artificial intelligence.

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.

Hightower Onboards $3.2 Billion Firm Lexington Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:47 PM

Hightower announced that Lexington Wealth Management will join its Hightower Signature Wealth platform, bringing approximately $3.2 billion in assets under management and further expanding the firm’s national footprint. Following the transaction, Hightower Signature Wealth is expected to oversee more than $29 billion in assets across 25+ locations.

RK HydroVac: Private Equity Investment To Accelerate Growth In Roofing Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:42 PM

Sound Growth Partners has acquired Hydro-Vac Holdings, operating as RK HydroVac. The investment was fully funded by Sound Growth Partners and its co-investors through the firm’s One-Stop Buyout structure.

Paladin EnviroTech: $70 Million Expansion With ICT Acquisition To Scale Secure ITAD Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:38 PM

Paladin EnviroTech announced the acquisition of ICT, an Ireland-based IT asset disposition provider, as part of a broader $70 million expansion aimed at scaling secure ITAD and data destruction services globally. The deal strengthens Paladin’s end-to-end capabilities, particularly in Europe, where demand for secure technology lifecycle management and critical materials recycling continues to rise.

Empire State Realty Trust: $46 Million Williamsburg Retail Acquisition Expands NYC Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 4:03 PM

Empire State Realty Trust announced that it acquired a newly constructed retail asset at 41–55 North 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for $46 million at the end of the first quarter.

Meridian Waste Acquires Waste Knot To Expand Richmond Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 4:01 PM

Meridian Waste Virginia, an integrated non-hazardous solid waste services provider, announced it has acquired Waste Knot, LLC, effective April 1, 2026. The transaction strengthens the company’s footprint in the greater Richmond, Virginia market and aligns with its ongoing acquisition-driven growth strategy.

Four Corners Property Trust: $200 Million Term Loan Facility To Fund Property Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 4:00 PM

Four Corners Property Trust announced that it has secured a new $200 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility, strengthening its capital base to support ongoing and future property investments.

ReAlta Life Sciences: $40 Million Raised To Advance HIE Treatment Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:57 PM

ReAlta Life Sciences announced it has closed an oversubscribed $40 million financing round to support the continued development of its lead therapeutic candidate, Pegtarazimod, for the treatment of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. The latest financing brings the company’s total capital raised to more than $150 million since its founding.

Pomo: $4.5 Million Raised For AI Marketing Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:53 PM

Pomo, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform, announced it has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to scale its agentic decision-making technology for marketing teams. The round was led by Kindred Ventures, with participation from Databricks Ventures, Seven Stars, SV Angel, Timeless Partners, and 645 Ventures. Additional backing came from angel investors including Scott Belsky, Mehdi Ghissassi, and Massimo Mascaro.

Code Ninjas: Appoints Tyler Semerdjian As Chief Marketing Officer To Drive Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:51 PM

Code Ninjas has appointed Tyler Semerdjian as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing a seasoned growth leader with more than 15 years of experience across direct-to-consumer, marketplace, sports, and private equity-backed businesses.

Ascensus: Dan Morrison Named President Of Retirement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:42 PM

Ascensus announced that Dan Morrison has been appointed President of Retirement, joining the company’s executive team and reporting to CEO Nick Good.

Sidewinder Therapeutics: $137 Million Raised For Bispecific ADC Cancer Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:33 PM

Sidewinder Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation bispecific antibody-drug conjugates, announced the closing of an oversubscribed $137 million Series B financing round to advance its oncology pipeline into clinical development.

Jeito Capital: $1.2 Billion Raised For Biopharma Investment Fund Jeito II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:30 PM

Jeito Capital, a global private equity firm focused on biopharma, announced the final close of its second fund, Jeito II Fund, at $1.2 billion, exceeding its €1 billion target and marking the largest raise ever achieved by a fully independent European fund dedicated to biopharma.

Patlytics: $40 Million Raised For AI Patent Lifecycle Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:28 PM

Patlytics, an AI platform built for the full patent lifecycle, announced it has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by SignalFire, with participation from N47, Myriad Venture Partners, Relativity, Alumni Ventures, Antiportfolio Ventures, and BAM Corner Point. The company has now raised approximately $65 million in total funding in under two and a half years.

Livid: $10 Million Backing For Video Hosting Platform Targeting Vimeo Users With Migration Tool

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:17 PM

Livid, a newly launched ad-free video hosting platform for creators and small businesses, has secured $10 million in committed funding from StreamYard co-founders Geige Vandentop and Dan Briggs. The investment comes as the company introduces a new migration tool designed to help users move their video libraries away from Vimeo amid anticipated price increases.

Telia: Acquisition Of Telness To Deploy Seamless OS And Expand Digital Telecom Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:10 PM

Telia has agreed to acquire Telness, a Swedish mobile virtual network operator, from Nordic Communications Group AB, the parent company of Telness Tech, marking a significant step in scaling a digital-first telecom operating model. As part of the transaction, Telia will become the first mobile network operator to deploy Telness Tech’s Seamless OS platform.

Blackline Safety: $850 Million Acquisition By Francisco Partners To Take Connected Safety Technology Firm Private

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:53 PM

Blackline Safety has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Francisco Partners, valued at up to $850 million.

Tervis: Drinkware Company Acquires Symglass To Expand Product Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:52 PM

Tervis, a drinkware company founded in 1946, announced it has acquired Nashville-based Symglass, expanding its footprint in the drinkware market and broadening its product offerings.

Bed Bath & Beyond: $150 Million Deal To Acquire F9 Brands Assets And Expand Home Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:50 PM

Bed Bath & Beyond announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the equity interests and substantially all assets of F9 Brands, a portfolio that includes Lumber Liquidators, Cabinets To Go, Gracious Home / Thos. Baker, and Southwind Building Products. The transaction marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to build a national, fully integrated home services platform under Beyond Home Services.

Miotal: Strategic Metals Platform To Go Public Via Nasdaq Merger With SPAC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:43 PM

Miotal, an asset-backed platform focused on high-purity strategic materials, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I, a special purpose acquisition company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker FERA.

Chewy: Modern Animal Acquisition To Expand Veterinary Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:38 PM

Chewy announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Modern Animal, a veterinary care provider with 29 clinics, 24/7 virtual care, and a membership-based model, as part of its strategy to build a fully integrated pet healthcare ecosystem.

Harrell-Fish Expands With Ecofriendly Mechanical Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:32 PM

Harrell-Fish has acquired Ecofriendly Mechanical, strengthening its capabilities in sustainable HVAC and plumbing services while deepening its presence in Bloomington, Indiana.

Northern Shore Capital: Majority Stake Acquisition In Texas-Based 7 Brew Franchisee Texas Coffee Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:24 PM

Northern Shore Capital, a private equity firm focused on healthcare services and consumer multi-unit businesses, announced it has acquired a majority stake in Texas Coffee Partners, a Texas-based franchisee of 7 Brew. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Littlejohn Capital Completes Sale Of Maysteel Industries To Steele Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:18 PM

Littlejohn Capital announced it has completed the sale of Maysteel Industries, a North American manufacturer of custom metal enclosures and precision fabricated solutions, to Steele Solutions, a portfolio company of Revelar Capital.

NANUK Gear Protection: Acquisition By Protective Case Manufacturer SKB Cases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:14 PM

MPE Partners, alongside its portfolio company SKB Cases, announced the acquisition of NANUK Gear Protection, a manufacturer of premium protective cases based in Terrebonne, Québec. The transaction brings together two complementary companies in the protective case market, expanding product offerings, geographic reach, and customer segments. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Accenture Acquires Keepler Data Tech To Expand Spain Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 2:11 PM

Accenture has acquired Keepler Data Tech in a move to strengthen its artificial intelligence and data capabilities in Spain and across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The transaction is part of Accenture’s broader strategy to expand its AI-driven services and help clients transform core business processes using advanced data foundations.