Pulse 2.0

Nvidia: $1 Trillion AI Chip Revenue Forecast Through 2027 Announced At GTC

Amazon: 1-Hour And 3-Hour Delivery Options Introduced For Faster Local Shopping

Ethos Capital: Executive Appointment Of Marc Puglia As Partner And CFO

Vintage Stone Capital: Kevin Albert Appointed Senior Partner To Scale Industrial Acquisition Platform

ICG: Luke Schlafly Appointed As Global Head Of Insurance Client Solutions

Tracebit: $25 Million Total Funding Following Series A Led By FirstMark

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:47 PM

Tracebit announced a new Series A funding round led by FirstMark, with participation from Accel, MMC Ventures, Tapestry VC and CCL, alongside continued backing from existing angel investors. The company confirmed that this latest round brings its total funding to $25 million.

JiYu: $6.5 Million Raised By Korean Skincare Brand To Expand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:45 PM

JiYu, a Korean skincare brand focused on science-backed formulations, has raised $6.5 million in growth capital to accelerate its expansion across the United States and broader North American market. The company said it is tracking toward more than $70 million in annual revenue in 2026, reflecting triple-digit year-over-year growth.

PRG Real Estate: 96-Unit Herons Point Apartments Acquisition Expands Virginia Beach Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:44 PM

PRG Real Estate, a multifamily real estate investment and management company, announced it has acquired the 96-unit Herons Point Apartments, a garden-style community located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The transaction was completed off-market and strengthens the company’s presence in the Hampton Roads region.

LX Pantos: $148 Million Logistics Center Acquisition In Poland To Expand Global Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:42 PM

LX Pantos, a global logistics provider headquartered in South Korea, has acquired a newly built logistics complex in Katowice, Poland, in a transaction valued at approximately $148 million, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy.

Fanatics: Alex Smith Named As Chief Legal Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:38 PM

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has announced new leadership appointments as the company continues to scale its sports betting and iGaming operations.

Imperative Care: $100 Million Raised To Advance Thromboembolic Disease Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:35 PM

Imperative Care, a medical technology company focused on treating thromboembolic disease, announced it has raised $100 million through an oversubscribed convertible note financing round to support continued growth and innovation. The financing was co-led by new investors Elevage Medical Technologies and Perceptive Advisors, alongside existing investor Catalio Capital Management. Additional participation came from Longaeva Partners and Brown Advisory, with continued backing from existing investors including Ally Bridge Group and Bain Capital Life Sciences.

Heat Geek: Carrier Investment To Accelerate Heat Pump Adoption Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:35 PM

Carrier Global Corporation announced that its venture arm, Carrier Ventures, has made a strategic investment in UK-based startup Heat Geek, a company focused on accelerating residential heat pump adoption across Europe through digital tools and installer training.

Manus: AI Platform Launches ‘My Computer’ To Turn Local Machines Into Autonomous Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:26 PM

Manus, the AI platform now part of Meta, has officially introduced “My Computer,” a new desktop capability that brings its AI agent from the cloud directly to users’ local machines. The announcement, published on the company’s blog, outlines a major shift in how AI systems can interact with personal computers, enabling direct access to local files, applications, and development environments.

Ramen Acquires Coplay To Expand Cross-Engine Assistant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:23 PM

Ramen, an AI platform for game development, announced that it has acquired Coplay, a developer of AI tools for Unity-based game creation, in a move that brings together capabilities across the two leading game engines, Unity and Unreal.

Knowtion Health Acquires revly To Expand Claims Routing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:21 PM

Knowtion Health, a technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management company, has announced the acquisition of revly, a provider of intelligent reimbursement solutions and optimization services, as it looks to broaden its claims routing capabilities and support a wider range of healthcare providers.

OneVest Launches AI-Native Wealth Workspace OneVest GO For Independent Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:19 PM

OneVest Technologies announced the launch of OneVest GO, a standalone AI-native wealth relationship workspace designed for independent advisors, registered investment advisor firms, and solo practitioners seeking to streamline operations and enhance client engagement.

Cedars-Sinai Acquires Beverly Connection For Long-Term Campus Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:14 PM

Cedars-Sinai has acquired the Beverly Connection shopping center in Los Angeles as part of a long-term strategy to expand and modernize its main medical campus to meet growing healthcare demands in the region.

Kaltura: $22 Million Acquisition Of AI Content Platform PathFactory To Expand Agentic Digital Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:12 PM

Kaltura, a digital experience and video platform company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PathFactory, an AI-driven content intelligence and personalization platform, for approximately $22 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Dentons: Real Estate Lawyer Linda Warnke Joins Indianapolis Office As Of Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:10 PM

Dentons announced that Linda Warnke has joined its Indianapolis office as Of Counsel in the Real Estate practice, bringing more than 20 years of private practice and in-house experience advising on commercial real estate transactions and operations.

Verdant Commercial Capital: $1 Billion Annual Originations And Axos Bank Acquisition Cap Record 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:08 PM

Verdant Commercial Capital closed a milestone year in 2025, surpassing $1 billion in annual originations for the first time while completing its acquisition by Axos Bank in late September, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s growth trajectory within the equipment finance sector.

Blue Ocean Technologies Announces Executive Appointments To Advance Global Trading Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:05 PM

Blue Ocean Technologies, a capital markets fintech company focused on global trading and data, announced new executive appointments as it expands its technology capabilities and Asia-Pacific presence.

Neumo: Matt Coury Appointed Chief Executive Officer At Government Software And Payments Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:03 PM

Neumo, a provider of integrated software and payments solutions for local and state governments, has appointed Matt Coury as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Coury, who previously served as President of the company, succeeds Paul Colangelo, who will remain on the Board of Directors and continue working with the leadership team.

Movable Ink: Adam Stambleck Named As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:02 PM

Movable Ink, an AI-powered marketing technology company, announced that Adam Stambleck has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth. Founder Vivek Sharma will move from CEO to Executive Chairman and remain on the company’s board.

Norton Rose Fulbright: Projects Partner Hire Strengthens Energy And Infrastructure Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:57 PM

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Fredrik Lindblom as a projects partner in its London office, reinforcing its capabilities across energy and infrastructure transactions.

Dentons: Founding Global Chairman Joe Andrew To Retire At End Of March

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:56 PM

Dentons announced that Partner and former Global Chairman Joe Andrew will retire at the end of March, marking the conclusion of a tenure that helped shape the firm into the world’s largest global law firm.

Latham & Watkins: Healthcare Partner Jennifer Yoo Rejoins From Fenwick In Los Angeles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:54 PM

Latham & Watkins announced that Jennifer Yoo has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, marking a return to the firm as demand for regulatory counsel in digital health and AI-driven healthcare continues to grow.

Premier Payroll Solutions Acquires WayRoll HR To Expand Workforce Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:53 PM

Premier Payroll Solutions, a provider of payroll, HR, and workforce management services, announced the acquisition of WayRoll HR, a human resources and workforce solutions firm recognized for its client-focused service model.

AeroVironment: $200 Million Acquisition Of ESAero To Expand Defense Manufacturing And Electric Aviation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:52 PM

AeroVironment announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million, as the defense technology company moves to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization across unmanned and electric aviation systems.

Video Rebirth: $80 Million Raised For Industrial-Grade AI Video Engine And Bach Model Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:44 PM

Video Rebirth, a Singapore-based AI video startup, announced the closing of an $80 million funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its industrial-grade AI engine and its flagship Bach video generation model. The round includes a newly secured $30 million extension on top of an initial $50 million raise in November, reflecting strong strategic demand from global investors.

Apple: MotionVFX Acquisition Expands Creative Tools Ecosystem For Video Professionals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:38 PM

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a Poland-based developer of plug-ins and creative tools for Final Cut Pro, marking a strategic move to deepen its engagement with professional creators and expand its subscription-driven ecosystem.

TMA: Add-On Acquisition Of BrainsFirst Strengthens Talent Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:37 PM

TMA, a Dutch talent management software provider, has acquired BrainsFirst, a neuroscience-based cognitive assessment software company, marking its second acquisition of 2026 and fourth since partnering with Main Capital Partners in December 2024.

Oxford Medical Simulation: £5 Million Raised To Expand Immersive Clinical Training Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:36 PM

Oxford Medical Simulation, a provider of immersive clinical simulation technology for healthcare and academic institutions, has secured £5 million in growth financing from Salica Investments to support its expansion and product innovation efforts.

WeSort.AI: €10 Million Raised For AI-Driven Raw Material Recovery Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:33 PM

WeSort.AI, a Germany-based AI recycling technology company, announced that it has raised €10 million in funding to scale its patented AI and X-ray-based material recovery platform.

Ternary Therapeutics: €4.1 Million Raised For AI-Driven Molecular Glue Drug Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:22 PM

Ternary Therapeutics, a London-based biotechnology company, has raised €4.1 million (£3.6 million) in a seed funding round to advance its artificial intelligence-powered platform for drug discovery. The round was led by daphni, with participation from Pace Ventures, the i&i Biotech Fund, and the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), which is managed by Future Planet Capital. The funding will support the company’s efforts to scale its platform and accelerate the development of molecular glue therapeutics.

Freedom Mortgage: Acquisition Of Seneca Mortgage Servicing To Expand MSR Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:18 PM

Freedom Mortgage Corporation announced that its indirect parent company, Freedom Superior LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Seneca Mortgage Servicing LLC and related entities from EJF Capital LP. Seneca operates as an asset manager of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and services the underlying mortgage loans tied to those assets.