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

RET Ventures: AI Accelerator Program Launched To Support Early-Stage Rental Technology Startups

Ford Foundation: 2026 Ford Global Fellowship Cohort Of 32 Leaders Announced To Advance Social Justice Initiatives

Pryor Cashman: Partner Olga Beloded Joins Tax Group In New York

ESPN: Global Expansion On Disney+ Reaches 53 New Markets Across Europe And Asia-Pacific

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:37 PM

ESPN and Disney announced the expansion of ESPN on Disney+ across 53 countries and territories in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets, significantly broadening the platform’s global reach.

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust: IPO Registration Filed With SEC For Planned NYSE Listing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:33 PM

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-11 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

Capital One: $5.15 Billion Acquisition Of Brex Completed To Expand AI-Native Business Payments Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:31 PM

Capital One announced it has completed its $5.15 billion acquisition of Brex in a cash-and-stock transaction, marking a significant move to expand its capabilities in business payments and AI-driven financial software.

neuroClues: €10 Million Series A Secured To Scale AI-Powered Neurological Biomarkers Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:24 PM

neuroClues announced a €10 million Series A funding round to accelerate the rollout of its AI-powered neurological biomarker platform across Europe, bringing its total capital raised to €25 million, including additional non-dilutive funding. The round was led by Teampact Ventures, White Fund, and the European Innovation Council Fund, with participation from existing investors including InvestBW, Leansquare, and Wallonie Entreprendre.

PLD Space: €30 Million Financing From European Investment Bank To Advance MIURA 5 Rocket Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:22 PM

The European Investment Bank announced a €30 million venture debt loan to PLD Space to support the final development of its MIURA 5 rocket and scale its industrial and launch capabilities. The financing marks the EIB’s first direct investment in small satellite launchers and is backed by the InvestEU initiative.

Aria Networks: $125 Million Raised For AI-Native Networking Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:15 PM

Aria Networks, an artificial intelligence networking startup, announced it has raised $125 million in its first funding round as it looks to build infrastructure tailored for the growing demands of AI workloads, according to a report via Reuters.

True Footage: $40 Million Raised For Residential Valuation Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:06 PM

True Footage, a technology-driven residential appraisal and appraiser services company, announced it has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round to expand its full-stack valuation platform and accelerate product development. The Series C round was led by returning investor Cox Enterprises, with participation from Nava Ventures, Roger Ferguson, Pilot Enterprises, Story Ventures, The Kraft Group, PagsGroup, and Mockingbird Capital.

Lumonus Partners With Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center To Advance Treatment Planning

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:55 PM

Lumonus, a healthcare technology company focused on AI-driven radiation oncology workflows, announced a strategic collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to advance automated radiation therapy treatment planning.

Michael Baker: Chris Peters Appointed As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:52 PM

Michael Baker International announced a sweeping leadership transition aimed at accelerating technology-driven growth, naming Chris Peters as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Peters, who joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer in November 2025, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across the architectural, engineering, and consulting sectors, including prior service as COO of WSP USA.

Adobe: Student Spaces In Acrobat Aims To Simplify Classwork And Career Prep With AI Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:47 PM

Adobe has introduced Student Spaces within Adobe Acrobat, a new free beta feature designed to help students manage coursework, study more effectively, and prepare for future careers using AI-powered tools. The offering is positioned as an all-in-one environment that supports studying, collaboration, and productivity.

Ashurst: Senior Capital Markets Partner Jonathan Parry Rejoins Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:44 PM

Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Jonathan Parry as a senior capital markets partner, marking his return to the firm after nearly a decade. Parry rejoins Ashurst from White & Case, where he had been a key figure in its capital markets practice, and will bolster the firm’s corporate team in London.

Latham: Sarah Lightdale Rejoins Firm As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:42 PM

Latham & Watkins announced that Sarah Lightdale has rejoined the firm as a partner in its New York office, strengthening its securities and M&A litigation practice.

Sidley Austin Adds Scott Bennett As Senior Capital Markets Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:38 PM

Sidley Austin has added a senior capital markets partner in New York, hiring Scott Bennett from Cravath, Swaine & Moore as it continues to expand its bench in high-growth and technology-focused practices.

NeuBird AI: $19.3 Million Raised To Scale Agentic AI For Production Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:33 PM

NeuBird AI announced it has raised $19.3 million in an oversubscribed funding round to expand its agentic AI platform designed for enterprise production operations. The round was led by Xora Innovation, with participation from Mayfield, StepStone Group, Prosperity7 Ventures, and M12, Microsoft’s venture fund.

Route 92 Medical: $50 Million Raised To Accelerate Neurovascular Stroke Treatment Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:32 PM

Route 92 Medical, a privately held medical technology company focused on improving outcomes in neurovascular intervention, announced it has raised $50 million in growth financing to support its next phase of expansion.

HexemBio: $10.4 Million Raised For Blood Stem Cell Rejuvenation Therapy Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:30 PM

HexemBio, a biotechnology company focused on regenerative medicine, has emerged from stealth with $10.4 million in seed funding to advance a novel blood stem cell rejuvenation therapy. The round was led by Draper Associates with participation from SOSV, Seraphim, and other strategic investors.

Cyberhill Partners: $11 Million Raised To Scale Enterprise AI Factory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:25 PM

Cyberhill Partners has secured up to $11 million in strategic investment from Baleon Capital to accelerate the expansion of its enterprise AI Factory platform, according to an official company announcement.

LearningSpring: Investment From Stand Together Ventures Lab To Expand School Choice Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:23 PM

Stand Together Ventures Lab announced an investment in LearningSpring, a school choice management platform designed to simplify how families, schools, and states navigate K–12 education options, as demand for school choice continues to rise across the United States.

ControlCase Acquires CyberNINES To Expand Federal Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:14 PM

ControlCase has acquired CyberNINES to strengthen its position in federal cybersecurity compliance and expand support for organizations across the Defense Industrial Base.

Wolter Acquires CSI Materials Handling To Expand Warehouse Solutions In Chicago Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:12 PM

Wolter, a material handling and industrial storage solutions company, announced that it has acquired CSI Materials Handling, a Downers Grove, Illinois-based provider of pallet racking, engineered storage systems, and installation services.

Amethis: Majority Stake Acquisition Of Power Solutions Provider ADEMAT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:10 PM

Pan-African private equity firm Amethis has acquired a majority stake in Côte d’Ivoire-based power security solutions provider ADEMAT from SPE Capital, marking a new phase of growth for the company as it expands its footprint across West and Central Africa.

Comact: Acquisition Of Oleson Saw Technology Strengthens Cutting Solutions Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:06 PM

Comact has completed its acquisition of Oleson Saw Technology, expanding its capabilities in cutting and saw technology and reinforcing its aftermarket and consumables offerings for the wood processing industry.

Truckstop.com Acquires Wize Load To Expand Heavy Haul And Specialized Freight Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:05 PM

Truckstop.com announced that it has acquired Wize Load as part of a broader push into heavy haul, oversized, and specialized freight solutions. The deal strengthens Truckstop’s ability to support freight that requires more planning than standard truckload shipments.

Kirkland Expands Government Contracts Practice With Addition Of Brad Jorgensen And Andrew Current

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:02 PM

Kirkland & Ellis announced that it has expanded its government contracts practice group with the addition of a partner and an associate from DLA Piper, strengthening its capabilities across mergers and acquisitions, compliance counseling, and disputes involving government contractors.

Latham & Watkins Expands Data Center Practice With Hiring Of Kaila Sergent

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:56 PM

Latham & Watkins has expanded its global real estate practice and interdisciplinary data center team with the addition of Kaila Sergent as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

Ropes & Gray: Senior DOJ Leader Maya Song Added As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:50 PM

Ropes & Gray announced that Maya Song has joined the firm as a partner in its data, privacy & cybersecurity practice, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in regulatory enforcement, cybersecurity, and white-collar matters.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure: Strategic Recapitalization With Blackstone Minority Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:29 PM

Rowan Digital Infrastructure announced a strategic recapitalization backed by funds affiliated with Blackstone, which have acquired a significant minority stake in the company, according to an official announcement.

Noodle Expands Healthcare Workforce Platform With Unsaddl Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:27 PM

Noodle announced it has acquired Unsaddl, a platform that streamlines student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement for employers and employees. The deal strengthens Noodle’s Scholars Network, a platform that connects learners, universities, lenders, and employers to address workforce shortages in healthcare.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:19 PM

Paladin EnviroTech announced the acquisition of ICT as part of a $70 million (€60 million) expansion strategy aimed at scaling secure IT asset disposition services globally. The deal strengthens Paladin’s end-to-end ITAD and on-site data destruction capabilities, particularly across Ireland and broader Europe.

Paylocity Acquires Grayscale To Expand Recruiting Automation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:17 PM

Paylocity announced it has acquired Grayscale Labs, Inc. to strengthen its AI-powered recruiting capabilities, particularly for organizations managing high-volume hiring.