Pulse 2.0

Public Storage: $10.5 Billion Acquisition Of National Storage Affiliates

Nebius: $27 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal With Meta To Accelerate AI Cloud Expansion

Abra: Crypto Wealth Management Platform To Go Public Via SPAC Merger With New Providence Acquisition Corp. III

Micross Components: James J. Cannon Appointed President And Chief Executive Officer

Ascend Analytics Appoints Matt Tormollen As CEO

CopperPoint Insurance Companies: Mark Woods Appointed Senior Vice President, Head Of Product

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:49 PM

CopperPoint Insurance Companies announced that Mark Woods has joined the organization as senior vice president and head of product. In this role, Woods will report to John Carey, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer, and will lead the integration of underwriting product and systems while helping guide geographic and product expansion strategies.

Supergoop! Appoints Alana Kwarta As First Chief Human Resources Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:38 PM

Supergoop! announced the appointment of Alana Kwarta as its first Chief Human Resources Officer, effective March 16, 2026, creating a new C-suite role aimed at strengthening the company’s talent strategy and organizational capabilities as it enters its next phase of growth.

Ramp Acquires Guest Travel Platform Juno To Expand Corporate Travel Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:36 PM

Financial operations platform Ramp announced it has acquired Juno, a guest travel platform designed to manage travel for non-employees, including job candidates, contractors, customers, and partners.

Crescita Therapeutics: About $15 Million Acquisition By ClinActiv Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:31 PM

Crescita Therapeutics announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by ClinActiv Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at $0.80 per share, subject to adjustments tied to the company’s net working capital at closing and with a minimum purchase price of $0.75 per share. The proposed transaction represents a premium of approximately 74 percent to the five-day volume-weighted average price of Crescita’s shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange as of March 13, 2026. It is estimated that Crescita has about 18.6 million shares, so the deal is believed to be about $14.9 million.

Mechanix Wear: PPE Manufacturer Acquires OTEX To Expand Tech-Enabled Safety Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:26 PM

Mechanix Wear, a designer and manufacturer of hand protection and protective apparel, announced it has acquired OTEX, a developer of technology-enabled personal protective equipment. The acquisition expands Mechanix Wear’s portfolio of advanced safety products and represents the company’s third acquisition since being backed by private investment firm Gryphon Investors.

Blue Moon Metals: Acquisition Of Apex Germanium And Gallium Mine From Teck Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:14 PM

Blue Moon Metals announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Apex Mine from Teck American Incorporated, a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited. The transaction was finalized after receiving approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Amplifon: $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of GN Hearing Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:50 AM

Amplifon announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Hearing business of GN Store Nord A/S in a transaction valued at DKK 17.0 billion (about $2.6 billion) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The deal will be settled with DKK 12.6 billion in cash and 56 million shares in Amplifon, giving GN an approximately 16% stake in Amplifon after the transaction closes.

Scinus Group: €3 Million Raised To Accelerate Global Roll-Out Of Cell Expansion Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:47 AM

Scinus Group announced it has secured a €3 million strategic investment round led by Myosotis Investments to accelerate the global commercial roll-out of its Osilaris™ cell expansion platform and strengthen its governance and operational capabilities.

Understood Care: $8.4 Million Raised For AI-Native Patient Advocacy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:49 AM

Understood Care announced it has raised $8.4 million in total funding to expand its AI-native patient advocacy platform designed to help patients navigate the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system. The funding includes a $5 million seed round led by Rethink Education and Zeal Capital Partners, along with $3.4 million in pre-seed funding led by 1984 Ventures with participation from Y Combinator.

Too Lost: Strategic Investment To Expand Artist Advances, Catalog Acquisitions, And Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:28 AM

Too Lost, a music technology and services platform supporting independent artists and record labels, announced a strategic investment led by GoldState Music and TA Associates, alongside a senior credit facility from Pinnacle Financial Partners. The new capital is expected to significantly expand the company’s ability to provide artist advances, pursue catalog acquisitions, and further develop its proprietary technology platform.

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu To Lead New AI-Focused Alibaba Token Hub Business Group, Says Report

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:24 AM

Alibaba Group announced that CEO Eddie Wu will lead a newly created artificial intelligence-focused division called Alibaba Token Hub (ATH), a move designed to strengthen the company’s development of enterprise AI platforms and coordinate its expanding AI initiatives, according to Reuters.

HHP Law Firm: Indonesia IP Partner Nidya Kalangie Joins To Bolster Tech Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:17 AM

HHP Law Firm, the Indonesia member firm of the global law firm network Baker McKenzie, announced that intellectual property and technology lawyer Nidya Kalangie has joined the firm as a partner in its commercial practice. Kalangie joined the firm on January 12, 2026, strengthening HHP’s intellectual property and technology capabilities in Indonesia.

BlockFills: Crypto Brokerage Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy In Delaware

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:17 AM

Cryptocurrency trading and brokerage firm BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its operations amid mounting financial pressures.

Perpetual: A$500 Million Sale Of Wealth Management Business To Bain Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:12 AM

Perpetual announced it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital Private Equity. The transaction values the business at $500 million upfront, with additional contingent payments tied to performance.

Scanner: $22 Million Raised For AI-Powered Security Data Platform For AI-Driven Threat Hunting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:05 AM

Scanner, a cybersecurity data platform built to enable fast search and analysis across massive volumes of security logs, announced it has raised $22 million in a series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital with participation from CRV and Mantis VC. The funding will support the company’s efforts to expand its platform and bring its technology to more security teams as AI agents become increasingly central to cybersecurity operations.

Baker McKenzie: Frankie Tam Joins As Hong Kong Partner To Expand Data And Cybersecurity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:01 AM

Baker McKenzie announced that Frankie Tam has joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in its Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the firm’s capabilities advising clients on technology transactions, outsourcing, data privacy, information management, and cybersecurity as companies navigate the challenges of digital transformation.

ReNew Energy: $95 Million Raised To Expand Commercial And Industrial Renewable Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:14 AM

ReNew Energy Global announced that its commercial and industrial renewable energy platform, ReNew Green Energy Solutions Private Limited, has secured a $95 million equity investment led by LeapFrog Investments. The financing will support the expansion of the company’s commercial and industrial clean energy offerings across India.

Alto Neuroscience: $120 Million Raised To Advance Treatment-Resistant Depression Drug Candidate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:12 AM

Alto Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders, announced it has secured approximately $120 million in a private placement financing.

Frore Systems: $143 Million Raised At $1.64 Billion Valuation To Scale AI Thermal Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:08 AM

Frore Systems announced it has raised $143 million in a Series D funding round, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $340 million and valuing the advanced thermal technology company at $1.64 billion. The funding will help accelerate global deployment of its cooling platforms across data centers and edge computing environments as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge.

Boreal Ventures: $60 Million Fund II Launched To Scale Canadian B2B Technology Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:38 AM

Boreal Ventures announced the launch of Boreal Ventures II, a $60 million early-stage venture capital fund designed to help Canadian technology companies scale globally. The Montréal-based firm said the fund has already secured a $43 million first close and will focus on capital-efficient B2B technology companies founded across Canada, with a particular emphasis on Québec and underserved markets.

Triton Partners: €5.5 Billion Fund 6 Closed For European Mid-Market Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:36 AM

Triton Partners announced the successful closing of its sixth flagship mid-market buyout fund, Fund 6 (T6), reaching its €5.5 billion target and marking the firm’s largest fund to date. The capital was raised from both new and existing global investors, reflecting continued confidence in Triton’s European mid-market strategy and its ability to generate strong investment performance.

Leah: Agentic AI Platform Integrated Into Ulster University Legal Education Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:35 AM

Ulster University announced a strategic partnership with enterprise AI company Leah to integrate the Leah Legal platform into the university’s Legal Innovation and Technology Law master’s program, giving students hands-on experience with AI tools used in modern legal workflows.

Joby Aviation Completes Piloted Flight Across San Francisco Bay And Around The Golden Gate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:35 AM

Joby Aviation announced that it has completed a series of piloted demonstration flights across the San Francisco Bay Area, highlighting progress toward the commercialization of its electric air taxi service. The company said the flights showcased its aircraft’s ability to operate in one of the nation’s most congested urban regions while demonstrating the potential for quiet, emissions-free air mobility.

AMD: Agent Computers Introduced As New Category Of AI PCs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:34 AM

Advanced Micro Devices announced a new concept called the “Agent Computer,” describing a next evolution of the personal computer designed specifically to run AI agents continuously and autonomously. The idea was outlined in a company blog post published on March 13, which frames agentic computing as a shift from humans operating applications to AI agents operating them on behalf of users.

Tesla: AI Chip “Terafab” Project Set To Launch Within A Week, Elon Musk Says

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:32 AM

Tesla plans to begin launching its ambitious “Terafab” artificial intelligence chip manufacturing project within seven days, according to CEO Elon Musk, who revealed the timeline in a post on X. The brief message, stating that the “Terafab Project launches in 7 days,” signaled the start of what could become one of the company’s largest infrastructure initiatives as it seeks to produce its own advanced AI chips to power autonomous driving systems and other AI-driven technologies.

Anthropic: $100 Million Invested To Launch Claude Partner Network For Enterprise AI Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:29 AM

Anthropic announced the launch of the Claude Partner Network, a new initiative designed to help enterprises adopt and deploy the company’s Claude AI models. As part of the program, Anthropic is committing an initial $100 million investment in 2026 to support partners with training, technical enablement, and joint market development.

Microsoft: Copilot For Gaming Introduced As AI Assistant To Help Players Save Time And Improve Skills

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:27 AM

Microsoft announced Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered assistant designed to help Xbox players discover games, improve gameplay skills, and streamline the gaming experience. The feature was introduced on the Official Xbox Podcast by Xbox executives and detailed in a post on the Xbox Wire blog.

BlackRock: Staked Ethereum Trust ETF Launch Expands Digital Asset Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:23 AM

BlackRock announced the launch of the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, a new exchange-traded product designed to provide investors with exposure to ether while also generating potential income through staking. The product expands the firm’s digital asset investment suite as institutional interest in cryptocurrency-linked investment vehicles continues to grow.

JLL: $2.2 Billion Share Repurchase Expansion And Accelerate 2030 Strategy Unveiled

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:22 AM

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated announced the launch of a new long-term strategic roadmap called Accelerate 2030 during its investor briefing, outlining initiatives aimed at strengthening the company’s competitive position across its commercial real estate services and investment management businesses.

Mastercard: Crypto Partner Program Launches With 85+ Digital Asset And Payments Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:20 AM

Mastercard announced the launch of its Crypto Partner Program, a global initiative designed to connect crypto-native companies, payment providers, and financial institutions to accelerate the development of real-world digital asset payment solutions. The program aims to create a collaborative forum where participants can help shape how blockchain-based payments integrate with traditional financial infrastructure.