Pulse 2.0

OpenAI Reportedly Raises $11 Billion At $1.25 Trillion Valuation As Funding Round Targets $20 Billion

Shield To Buy Echodyne For $5.3 Billion And Raise $2.5 Billion At $28.8 Billion Valuation

XpertDox: $20 Million Series A To Expand AI Medical Coding Platform

H.I.G. Capital: go asia Majority Investment To Support European Store Expansion

Quad-C: Boulder Scientific Company Sold To Iron Path Capital

Waud Capital Partners: PromptCare Infusion Sale Creates National Specialty Pharmacy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:06 AM

Waud Capital Partners has completed the sale of PromptCare Infusion to AOM Infusion, creating one of the largest independent home and alternate-site infusion and specialty pharmacy platforms in the U.S.

AlTi Global: Q3 Operating Loss Narrows 79% As Assets Under Management Reach $51.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:52 AM

AlTi Global reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $57.9 million, up 1% from $57.2 million a year earlier, as higher management and advisory fees offset lower incentive fees and investment distributions. The global wealth and asset management company also reduced expenses and narrowed its operating loss substantially.

TELUS: $1.8 Billion Adjusted EBITDA And Transformation Plan Support Telecom Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:51 AM

TELUS reported third-quarter 2026 consolidated service revenue of $4.5 billion, a 1% decline, as strength in its core telecommunications operation was offset by weaker results at TELUS Digital. The Canadian company reaffirmed the full-year targets it updated with its second-quarter results and outlined a multi-year efficiency program intended to strengthen earnings, cash flow, and its balance sheet.

Humana: Full-Year Adjusted EPS Guidance Raised To At Least $9.50

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:51 AM

Humana raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings guidance after reporting third-quarter GAAP earnings of $1.33 per diluted share. The health insurer now expects adjusted earnings of at least $9.50 per share, up from its previous forecast of at least $9, while GAAP earnings guidance increased to at least $15.09 per share from at least $6.52.

Star Holdings: Q3 Revenue Reaches $39.9 Million As Net Loss Widens To $45.1 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:50 AM

Star Holdings reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $39.9 million, up from $28.1 million a year earlier, as land development activity increased. The real estate-focused company nevertheless recorded a net loss of $45.1 million, compared with net income of $274,000 in the third quarter of 2025.

Vistra: Q3 Net Income Rises To $1.14 Billion And 2027 Guidance Is Initiated

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:48 AM

Vistra reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1.14 billion, up from $652 million a year earlier, as stronger operating performance and hedging effects supported results. Operating revenue increased to $6.35 billion from $4.97 billion, while net income attributable to common shareholders rose to $1.09 billion from $604 million.

Senstar Technologies: Record Q3 Revenue Increases 37% To $13.1 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:46 AM

Senstar Technologies reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $13.1 million, up 37% from $9.5 million a year earlier. Growth was broad geographically, with U.S. revenue up 23% and revenue in both Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific increasing approximately 50%.

Hims & Hers Health: Q3 Revenue Increases 49% To $890.4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:36 AM

Hims & Hers Health reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $890.4 million, up 49% from $599 million a year earlier, as its international business expanded rapidly and its subscriber base approached 2.8 million. The health and wellness platform tightened its full-year revenue guidance while reducing its adjusted EBITDA outlook.

Telos: Q1 Revenue Increases 56% To $47.7 Million As Profitability Improves

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:36 AM

Telos reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $47.7 million, an increase of 56% from $30.6 million a year earlier, as stronger Security Solutions activity helped the cybersecurity and identity technology company outperform its guidance. Revenue exceeded the company’s forecast range of $44 million to $45 million.

University Of Rhode Island: $2 Million Gertz Gift Supports Engineering Scholarships And Ocean Research Facilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:36 AM

University of Rhode Island alumni Barry and Sandra Gertz have committed $2 million to engineering scholarships and the construction of a new ocean engineering building, extending their family’s support for the university.

Rocket Lab: Record Q3 Revenue Reaches $268 Million And Backlog Grows To $3.57 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:36 AM

Rocket Lab generated record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $267.8 million, up 73% from $155.1 million a year earlier, while its backlog grew $1.2 billion sequentially to $3.57 billion. The space company also reported positive GAAP operating cash flow and forecast another revenue record for the fourth quarter.

Actian: Interview With CTO Emma McGrattan About Trusted AI And Data Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:21 AM

Actian is a data management and data intelligence company focused on helping organizations build trusted AI by making enterprise data more understandable, governed, reliable, and accessible. Its Actian Data Intelligence Platform brings together metadata management, data governance, lineage, observability, an enterprise data marketplace, and conversational analytics to help both people and AI systems work with trusted information. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Actian CTO Emma McGrattan to learn more about her background, the company's evolution, its approach to AI-ready data, and why governance and context are becoming increasingly important as AI agents consume more enterprise information.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners: Five Star Franchising Acquisition Adds 870-Plus-Location Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:35 AM

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has partnered with management to acquire Five Star Franchising from Princeton Equity Group, adding a home services platform with more than 870 locations across the United States and Canada.

Cohen & Steers: West Street Shopping Center Acquisition Expands Grocery-Anchored Retail Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:26 AM

Cohen & Steers Real Estate Opportunities Fund has acquired West Street Shopping Center in Keene, New Hampshire, through a joint venture with open-air shopping center owner and operator DLC.

Paul Smith’s College: $2.8 Million Federal Grant Supports Work College Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:25 AM

Paul Smith’s College has received a $2.8 million federal grant to support the initial development of a Work College model that integrates structured, paid employment with students’ academic studies.

XPRIZE: $6 Million Competition Targets Foundational Learning Improvements In India

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:23 AM

XPRIZE has launched a $6 million global competition to accelerate foundational reading and mathematics skills among first-grade students in India, working with the British Asian Trust and ShikshaNext.

Trinity Consultants: Encotech Acquisition Expands Texas Engineering And Built Environment Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:20 AM

Trinity Consultants has acquired Encotech Engineering Consultants, expanding its mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural engineering capabilities while strengthening its presence in Texas.

Cogent: Specular Acquisition To Expand Autonomous Cyber Defense Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:19 AM

Cogent has announced an agreement to acquire Specular, a Google-backed AI security company, to strengthen its platform for discovering, validating and remediating enterprise vulnerabilities.

Firmament: Scientific Safety Alliance Receives Growth Debt Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:18 AM

Firmament has made a growth debt investment in Scientific Safety Alliance, supporting the next phase of expansion for a testing, inspection, certification, calibration and maintenance services provider.

Silver Point Capital: $130 Million Financing Supports Riverside’s Hoover CS Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:17 AM

Silver Point Capital's Direct Lending business has provided a $130 million financing facility supporting The Riverside Company’s acquisition of Hoover Circular Solutions, a provider of packaging, fleet management and logistics services.

Rebuild Capital: Three Deals Expand Real Estate And Construction Technology Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:16 AM

Rebuild Capital has completed three transactions in the nine months since its public debut, building a portfolio of real estate and construction technology companies that fall between traditional venture capital and private equity investment models.

Scalestack: Alysio Acquisition And Leonis-Led Funding Expand Enterprise AI Agent Controls

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:10 AM

Scalestack has raised new funding led by Leonis Capital and acquired AI agent workspace Alysio, expanding its platform for controlling how autonomous agents access enterprise data, execute tasks and interact with business systems. Zapier, Deel and AAF participated in the financing. Scalestack will use the capital to grow its engineering and go-to-market teams and develop additional governance and orchestration capabilities.

Tufts University: $11 Million Bequest To Support Chemical And Biological Engineering Research And Students

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:07 AM

Tufts University has received a commitment for an $11 million bequest from an anonymous couple that will ultimately establish an endowed fund supporting faculty and students in its Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The gift is intended to expand research opportunities, strengthen academic programs, and provide long-term financial flexibility for the university's School of Engineering.

OpenAI Reportedly Raises $11 Billion At $1.25 Trillion Valuation As Funding Round Targets $20 Billion

Shield To Buy Echodyne For $5.3 Billion And Raise $2.5 Billion At $28.8 Billion Valuation

XpertDox: $20 Million Series A To Expand AI Medical Coding Platform

H.I.G. Capital: go asia Majority Investment To Support European Store Expansion

Quad-C: Boulder Scientific Company Sold To Iron Path Capital

Waud Capital Partners: PromptCare Infusion Sale Creates National Specialty Pharmacy Platform

AlTi Global: Q3 Operating Loss Narrows 79% As Assets Under Management Reach $51.6 Billion

TELUS: $1.8 Billion Adjusted EBITDA And Transformation Plan Support Telecom Strategy

Humana: Full-Year Adjusted EPS Guidance Raised To At Least $9.50

Star Holdings: Q3 Revenue Reaches $39.9 Million As Net Loss Widens To $45.1 Million

Vistra: Q3 Net Income Rises To $1.14 Billion And 2027 Guidance Is Initiated

Senstar Technologies: Record Q3 Revenue Increases 37% To $13.1 Million

Hims & Hers Health: Q3 Revenue Increases 49% To $890.4 Million

Telos: Q1 Revenue Increases 56% To $47.7 Million As Profitability Improves

University Of Rhode Island: $2 Million Gertz Gift Supports Engineering Scholarships And Ocean Research Facilities

Rocket Lab: Record Q3 Revenue Reaches $268 Million And Backlog Grows To $3.57 Billion

Actian: Interview With CTO Emma McGrattan About Trusted AI And Data Intelligence

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners: Five Star Franchising Acquisition Adds 870-Plus-Location Platform

Cohen & Steers: West Street Shopping Center Acquisition Expands Grocery-Anchored Retail Investments

Paul Smith’s College: $2.8 Million Federal Grant Supports Work College Model

XPRIZE: $6 Million Competition Targets Foundational Learning Improvements In India

Trinity Consultants: Encotech Acquisition Expands Texas Engineering And Built Environment Services

Cogent: Specular Acquisition To Expand Autonomous Cyber Defense Capabilities

Firmament: Scientific Safety Alliance Receives Growth Debt Investment

Silver Point Capital: $130 Million Financing Supports Riverside’s Hoover CS Acquisition

Rebuild Capital: Three Deals Expand Real Estate And Construction Technology Portfolio

Scalestack: Alysio Acquisition And Leonis-Led Funding Expand Enterprise AI Agent Controls

Tufts University: $11 Million Bequest To Support Chemical And Biological Engineering Research And Students

Rice University: Nearly 200,000-Square-Foot Arc Research Hub Breaks Ground In Houston

University Of North Dakota: Vorbeck Materials Partnership To Connect Aerospace Research With Operational Applications

Toutix: $3 Million Seed Funding Supports Fan Data Platform Growth

University At Albany: Up To $250,000 Research Fund Expands University Of Puerto Rico Collaboration

Duke University: Network Bio Partnership To Build Multi-Omics Datasets For Precision Medicine Research

UA Little Rock: $266.5 Million Centennial Campaign Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Orrick: Mark Jansen Joins New York Trademark And Technology Brand Practice