Pulse 2.0

Anthropic Reportedly Raising Over $30 Billion At $900+ Billion Valuation

NextEra Energy: $67 Billion All-Stock Dominion Energy Deal Creates World’s Largest Regulated Utility Platform

Faropoint: $325 Million Refinancing Completed For Fund II Industrial Portfolio

Manulife Investments: New Mutual Funds Launched From Existing All-in-One ETFs

Quantum X Labs: Technion Professor Oren Kurland Joins Scientific Advisory Board

REALM, DelShah Capital, And A.M. Properties: Acquisition Of CitySpire Midtown Manhattan Office Condominium

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:24 PM

REALM, in partnership with DelShah Capital and A.M. Properties, announced the acquisition of CitySpire, a 377,000-square-foot office condominium spanning 24 floors within the 70-story tower at 156 West 56th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Didit: $7.5 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build Identity Infrastructure For The AI Era

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:24 PM

Didit announced it has closed an additional $6 million in seed funding, bringing its total seed financing to $7.5 million as the company builds identity infrastructure designed for the AI era. The funding will support global go-to-market expansion, product development, broader programmable identity and fraud coverage, and hiring across product, sales, and customer success teams.

D-CRBN: €17.5 Million Raised For Electrified Plasma Technology To Scale Industrial Decarbonization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:23 PM

D-CRBN announced the successful closing of a €17.5 million Series A funding round led by Astaia, with participation from SFPIM and the EIC, European Innovation Council Fund. The funding will support the company’s efforts to scale its electrified plasma reactor technology, accelerate industrial pilot programs, and move toward initial commercial deployments.

NANO Nuclear: $13 Million STS Acquisition Establishes Integrated Nuclear Fuel Logistics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:23 PM

NANO Nuclear Energy announced the acquisition of Secured Transportation Services (STS), a specialized nuclear logistics and transportation company, in a deal valued at up to $13 million. The acquisition is designed to strengthen NANO Nuclear’s position as a vertically integrated advanced nuclear energy company by adding fuel transportation and deployment capabilities to its growing microreactor business.

Lumber: Agentic Compliance Platform Launched Through Pivla Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:22 PM

Lumber, an AI-powered construction workforce management platform, announced the acquisition of Pivla, a construction-focused AI company specializing in prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance, tax credit optimization, and regulatory automation. The deal marks Lumber’s expansion into what it describes as “agentic compliance,” an AI-driven category focused on both regulatory adherence and identifying funding opportunities tied to labor compliance.

Ivy Technology: Acquisition Of ISP Tek Services Expands IT Asset Recovery And Refurbishment Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:22 PM

Ivy Technology, a portfolio company of Staple Street Capital, announced the acquisition of ISP Tek Services from Close the Loop. The deal expands Ivy Technology’s IT asset disposition capabilities by adding secure asset recovery, refurbishment, and resale services while also extending the company’s operational footprint into Mexico.

DAZN: Global Broadcast Rights Deal Expands IFAF Flag Football Reach Ahead Of LA28 Olympics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:58 AM

DAZN has acquired global broadcast rights to the International Federation of American Football’s flag football competitions under a new multi-year agreement, significantly expanding worldwide access to the rapidly growing sport ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Goldenpeak Acquires Ampere Analysis And Backs PlumResearch Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:57 AM

Goldenpeak announced a majority investment in Ampere Analysis, a data and analytics company focused on the media, games, and sports industries. The investment is intended to support Ampere Analysis’ growth initiatives, including the simultaneous acquisition of PlumResearch, an entertainment industry data company specializing in audience insights.

CareCloud Acquires Empower Healthcare & Compliance Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:55 AM

CareCloud announced it has acquired Empower Healthcare & Compliance Partners, a healthcare compliance and advisory firm, adding a fast-growing compliance business to its AI-powered healthcare platform. The transaction closed on May 22, 2026, with Empower now operating as a CareCloud company.

Keystone Group: Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel Acquisition Will Become Renaissance Hotel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:54 AM

Keystone Group announced it has acquired the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel and plans to transform the property into a new Renaissance hotel, marking Keystone’s first development under Marriott International’s Renaissance Hotels lifestyle brand.

Lilly To Buy Vaccine Company For Up To $1.55 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:06 AM

Vaccine Company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Eli Lilly and Company in a deal valued at up to $1.55 billion, including upfront and milestone-based payments. The acquisition is intended to accelerate the development of Vaccine Company’s next-generation vaccine platform and pipeline targeting Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other infectious diseases.

Olympus: $270 Million BioProtect Acquisition Expands Urology And Prostate Cancer Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:05 AM

Olympus announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioProtect Ltd. for $270 million as the company expands its oncology and urology technology portfolio focused on prostate cancer care.

ReVision Implant: €4 Million Raised To Advance Brain Implant Vision Restoration Technology Into Clinical Testing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:58 AM

ReVision Implant announced that it closed an oversubscribed €4 million capital round as the company advances its neurotechnology platform designed to restore vision in blind individuals. The funding will support scaling operations and moving the company’s preclinical research into clinical testing.

iA Financial Group: $500 Million Debenture Offering Closes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:57 AM

iA Financial Group announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.158% fixed/floating unsecured subordinated debentures due May 26, 2036.

Nocera: Up To $300 Million Facility Expanded For AI, Data Centers, Robotics, Biotech And Digital Assets Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:56 AM

Nocera announced plans to transform into Nocera Holdings, a diversified technology-focused holding company targeting sectors including artificial intelligence, AI infrastructure, data centers, robotics, biotech, blockchain and digital assets. The company said the strategic shift follows an amendment to its previously announced financing facility of up to $300 million, which now permits proceeds to be used for acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, working capital initiatives and broader expansion opportunities across global technology markets.

Jumia Elects New Supervisory Board As Company Targets 2027 Profitability

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:53 AM

Jumia Technologies AG announced the election and re-election of five members to its Supervisory Board during the company’s Annual General Meeting held on May 15, 2026, as the pan-African e-commerce platform continues its push toward profitability in 2027.

Core Scientific: Industry Veteran Steve Smith Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:52 AM

Core Scientific announced the appointment of Steve Smith to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Smith will also serve on the company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Quantum Cyber: Over $15 Million Financing Strengthens Debt-Free Balance Sheet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:52 AM

Quantum Cyber announced that holders of its outstanding warrants fully exercised their positions, generating more than $15 million in gross proceeds for the company and leaving the business with a debt-free capital structure.

Voltera And Revel: Combination Creates Scaled EV Infrastructure Platform For Fleet And Autonomous Mobility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:50 AM

Voltera and Revel announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses, creating a next-generation infrastructure platform focused on building, owning, and operating fast-charging networks designed for autonomous vehicles, electric fleets, and ride-hail deployment in dense urban markets.

CC Pace: IT Staffing And Consulting Firm Acquired By Mitchell Martin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:49 AM

CC Pace Systems, an IT staffing and consulting firm headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, has been acquired by Mitchell Martin, Inc. (MMI), an employee-owned IT, healthcare, and professional staffing firm. The transaction was represented by Melanie McFaddin of Wiley Bros. – Aintree Capital &Partners. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Sagard Real Estate: 222-Unit Greater Seattle Multifamily Acquisition Expands Workforce Housing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:48 AM

Sagard Real Estate (SRE), a U.S.-based real estate investment advisor and subsidiary of Sagard, announced the acquisition of 18463 Blueberry Ln, a 222-unit garden-style multifamily community located in Monroe, Washington, within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

bitBiome: Seed Extension Round Closed To Advance AI-Driven Enzyme Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:46 AM

bitBiome announced it has closed an oversubscribed seed extension round, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s position within the engineering biology and biomanufacturing sectors. The company said the funding brings its combined equity and non-dilutive funding, including grants, to more than $45 million.

Swoop: Nimble Acquisition Expands Patient Engagement And Fulfillment Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:45 AM

Swoop announced the acquisition of prescription management platform Nimble, expanding its healthcare engagement portfolio with prescription fulfillment and pharmacy connectivity capabilities. The deal strengthens Swoop’s position in AI-driven, data-powered, and privacy-compliant healthcare engagement by adding prescription management services that support patients, pharmacies, healthcare providers, and life sciences companies.

Instant Funding: Funded Trading Plus Acquisition Increases Group Revenue By 70%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:30 AM

Instant Funding announced the acquisition of Funded Trading Plus (FTP), a move designed to expand the company’s footprint in the proprietary trading industry while increasing overall group revenue by 70%.

CIM Group: $154 Million Closed In Hotel Loans Across Three Hospitality Properties

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:02 AM

CIM Group announced it has closed $154 million in hotel loans across three hospitality properties, continuing the company’s focus on hospitality industry lending.

AeroVironment: $20.2 Million Huntsville Expansion To Scale Freedom Eagle-1 Interceptor Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:02 AM

AeroVironment announced an additional $20.2 million government investment to expand its Huntsville, Alabama facility in order to increase Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) capacity and accelerate future Full-Rate Production (FRP) of the company’s Next-Generation Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Missile (NGCM), known as Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1).

Pagaya: $600 Million Auto ABS Transaction Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:02 AM

Pagaya Technologies announced the closing of RPM 2026-3, a AAA-rated and upsized $600 million auto asset-backed securitization transaction, marking the company’s largest auto ABS deal to date.

Toptal: Acquisition Of Adeva Expands Global IT Talent And Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:00 AM

Toptal announced the acquisition of Adeva, a global IT talent network that connects enterprises and fast-growing companies with highly vetted developers, architects, and technology consultants for complex initiatives.

Arsenal Capital Partners: Majority Stake Acquired In Velcro Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:59 AM

Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Velcro Companies from the Cripps Foundation. Following the completion of the transaction, Arsenal will become the majority owner of Velcro, while the Cripps Foundation will retain a significant minority stake. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals.

eBase Solutions: Digital Enterprise Integration Company Acquired By Kleinschmidt

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:58 AM

eBase Solutions announced it has been acquired by Kleinschmidt Inc., a provider of supply chain integration services. The acquisition combines Kleinschmidt’s business-to-business supply chain integration capabilities with eBase Solutions’ expertise in enterprise integration, workflow automation, IoT solutions, and advanced data analytics.