Pulse 2.0

Anduril Raises $5 Billion Series H At $61 Billion Valuation For Defense Industrial Expansion

OpenAI Confirms Deployment Company Launch With More Than $4 Billion Backing, Acquires AI Consulting Firm Tomoro

Wirestock: $23 Million Series A Raised To Scale Multimodal AI Data Platform

Anthropic: $200 Million Partnership With Gates Foundation

Rubicon Point Partners Acquires Shockwave Medical Headquarters Campus In Silicon Valley

NEC: CSG Systems Acquisition Completed To Expand AI-Driven Digital Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:40 PM

NEC Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of CSG Systems International, with its wholly owned subsidiary Netcracker Technology set to lead the combined business operations and integration efforts.

Exponent: $40 Million Raised To Build Financial Operating System For Franchise Operators

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:39 PM

Exponent announced it has raised more than $40 million in combined equity and credit capital to expand its financial infrastructure platform for multi-location franchise operators across the U.S.

Graphon AI: $8.3 Million Seed Raised For Pre-Model Intelligence Layer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:39 PM

Graphon AI emerged from stealth with $8.3 million in seed funding to build what it describes as the first pre-model intelligence layer designed to help AI systems reason across complex multimodal enterprise data. The round was led by Novera Ventures founder and managing director Arvind Gupta, with participation from Perplexity Fund, Samsung Next, GS Futures, Hitachi Ventures, Gaia Ventures, B37 Ventures, and Aurum Partners.

Relevant Solutions: Acquisition Of Automation Werx Expands Automation And Controls Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:34 PM

Relevant Solutions announced the acquisition of Automation Werx, a systems integration and automation company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The acquisition marks Relevant Solutions’ first add-on acquisition since partnering with Fusion Capital Partners and expands the company’s automation, controls, and systems integration capabilities across North America.

Jiji: Acquisition Of Bikroy Marks First Expansion Beyond Africa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:33 PM

Jiji announced the acquisition of Bikroy, the leading general classifieds platform in Bangladesh, marking Jiji’s first expansion outside of Africa and its fourth major M&A transaction since 2014.

Titan Water Solutions: Strandline Capital Acquires Florida Water Treatment Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:33 PM

Titan Water Solutions has been acquired by Strandline Capital through a deal led by Daysi Gomez following a competitive sales process managed by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.

PowerGEM: Strategic Investment From General Atlantic And Acquisition Of Telos Energy Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:32 PM

PowerGEM announced it secured a strategic growth investment from General Atlantic through its BeyondNetZero fund and also completed the acquisition of Telos Energy. Existing investor TA Associates will continue supporting the company as it expands its platform focused on power grid reliability and market efficiency.

TBH Angels: Women-Led Angel Investment Group Unveils New Brand And 2026 Programming

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:32 PM

TBH Angels announced a new brand identity and unveiled its 2026 programming as the organization expands its mission to support early-stage women founders and educate a new generation of angel investors.

URGE Group Selects Broadstreet As Fund Administrator To Support Emerging Developers In Detroit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:31 PM

URGE Group has selected Broadstreet Impact Services to provide fund administration and loan servicing support for its place-based investment strategy focused on emerging developers and economic opportunity in underserved Detroit communities.

Equipifi: $34 Million Series B Raised To Expand BNPL Solutions Across Financial Institutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:30 PM

equipifi, a fintech platform that enables banks and credit unions to provide Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and flexible payment solutions directly within their digital banking experiences, announced it has secured $34 million in Series B funding.

WSB: Acquisition Of Alta Science & Engineering Expands Environmental And Scientific Capabilities In The Pacific Northwest

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:29 PM

WSB announced the acquisition of Alta Science & Engineering, a science and engineering firm with more than 35 years of experience delivering environmental and infrastructure solutions across the western United States.

Sylmar Group: Acquisition Of Butler Water Corrections Expands Water Treatment Capabilities In The Northeast

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:29 PM

Sylmar Group announced it has acquired Butler Water Corrections, Inc., a water treatment innovator based in New Jersey.

Novella: $21 Million Raised To Expand AI-Powered Wholesale Insurance Brokerage Platform Across The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:28 PM

Novella announced a $21 million capital raise to expand across the United States, recruit brokers, and continue developing proprietary AI agents designed to help insurance professionals become “super-producers.”

Mongoose AI: Seed Extension Raised To Launch Governed AI Agents For Health Plans

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:16 PM

Mongoose AI announced the launch of a new category of governed AI agents designed specifically for health plans, alongside an oversubscribed seed extension co-led by Vertical Venture Partners. The funding round also included participation from Overstory Partners, Connecticut Innovations, and a group of strategic healthcare executives, including current and former chief information officers and customer experience leaders from national and regional health plans.

SecurityScorecard: Driftnet Acquisition Expands Real-Time Third-Party Risk Intelligence Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:13 PM

SecurityScorecard announced it has acquired Driftnet to strengthen its real-time, threat-informed third-party risk management capabilities. The acquisition integrates Driftnet’s internet scanning and threat intelligence technology into SecurityScorecard’s TITAN AI platform, providing TPRM, Security Operations, and threat hunting teams with expanded visibility into third-party exposures before they are exploited.

Clean Harbors: $225 Million Acquisition Of Terra Nova Solutions Expands Waste Services Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:13 PM

Clean Harbors announced the acquisition of Terra Nova Solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at $225 million. The acquisition strengthens Clean Harbors’ hazardous and non-hazardous waste service capabilities across the Carolinas region while expanding its Technical Services and Field Services operations.

Iceotope: $26 Million Raised For AI Infrastructure Liquid Cooling Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:12 PM

Iceotope announced it has raised $26 million in Series B funding to accelerate the development of its precision liquid-cooling technology for next-generation AI infrastructure. The round was led by Two Seas Capital and Barclays Climate Ventures, with participation from existing investors Edinv, ABC Impact, Northern Gritstone, and British Patient Capital.

Urologic Health: $11 Million Seed Financing Raised For Non-Invasive Bladder Function Monitoring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:11 PM

Urologic Health, a medical device company focused on non-invasive urodynamics, announced the closing of an $11 million seed financing round to advance its bladder function monitoring platform. The round was led by an undisclosed strategic investor with participation from Edge Medical Ventures, SHD Partners, Longevity Venture Partners, and other healthcare-focused investors.

TAMKO Building Products: Roofing STRONG Alliance Launches Following RSRA Asset Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:06 PM

TAMKO Building Products announced the acquisition of the assets of Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance, relaunching the contractor community as Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO. The move expands TAMKO’s contractor-focused training, education, and engagement initiatives while keeping the RSRA leadership team in place.

Barings: $78 Million Refinancing Provided For Asher Adams Hotel In Salt Lake City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:06 PM

Barings announced it has provided a $78 million loan to a joint venture between The Athens Group and Hatteras Sky for the refinancing of Asher Adams, a luxury hotel located in Salt Lake City.

Lincoln Property Company: Deerfield Corporate Park Acquired In South Florida

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:03 PM

Lincoln Property Company announced that Lincoln Logistics Fund II acquired Deerfield Corporate Park, a multi-tenant light industrial park in Deerfield Beach, Florida, as part of the fund’s continued expansion across high-barrier U.S. logistics markets. The fund focuses on last-mile, multi-tenant investments with an enhanced-value strategy centered on leasing vacant space, implementing targeted capital improvements, and pursuing strategic development initiatives.

Goldman Sachs Alternatives: Acquisition Of Canadian Data Center Platform QScale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:01 PM

Goldman Sachs announced that Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has completed the acquisition of QScale in partnership with the company’s founders and management team, who are reinvesting alongside Goldman Sachs Alternatives and will continue leading the business.

TEDCO: Tammi Thomas Promoted To President And Geyssel Gonzalez Named Chief Financial & Technology Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:03 PM

TEDCO announced the promotions of Tammi Thomas to president and Geyssel Gonzalez to chief financial & technology officer as the organization continues expanding its role in Maryland’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Nectar Social: $30 Million Series A Raised For Agentic Marketing Operating System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:59 PM

Nectar Social announced it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created in partnership with Anthropic. The round also included participation from True Ventures, GV, and Kinship Ventures, the investment firm founded by Gwyneth Paltrow.

NVCA Appoints Gavin Christensen As New Board Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:55 PM

National Venture Capital Association announced that Gavin Christensen has been appointed as the 2026-2027 Chair of the NVCA Board of Directors.

Saile: $2.2 Million Raised For Healthcare Staffing And Credentialing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:54 PM

Saile announced that it raised a $2.2 million oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Matchstick Ventures. Headwater Ventures also participated in the round.

Chicago Atlantic: $35 Million Credit Facility Provided To Meridian Rapid Defense

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:49 PM

Chicago Atlantic announced it acted as the sole arranger and lender of a $35 million senior secured term loan to Meridian Rapid Defense Group, a security company specializing in deployable vehicle barrier systems.

Grove: Up To $1 Billion In Daily Liquidity Launched Through Basin For Tokenized Real-World Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:48 PM

Grove announced the launch of Basin, a programmable credit infrastructure platform designed to provide eligible investors with instant stablecoin liquidity for approved exits from tokenized off-chain assets. The company said Basin will offer up to $1 billion in committed daily liquidity and launch with support from major institutional partners across asset management, tokenization infrastructure, and institutional access.

Flick: $6 Million Raised For AI-Native Filmmaking Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:47 PM

Flick, an AI-native filmmaking platform founded by Zoey Zhang and Ray Wang, announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding. The round included backing from True Ventures, GV, Y Combinator, Lightspeed, Formosa Capital, Pioneer Fund, Olive Tree Capital, N1, and angel investors.

Integrated Water Services: Process Filtration Acquisition Expands Industrial Wastewater Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:41 PM

Integrated Water Services announced the acquisition of Complete Filtration Resources, expanding its capabilities in process filtration and industrial wastewater solutions, particularly within the food and beverage sector and dairy industry.