Pulse 2.0

Micron Raises Planned U.S. Investment To More Than $250 Billion Through 2035

Goldman Sachs Wins $70 Billion In Retirement Asset Management Mandates From Verizon And Lockheed Martin

Google Backs Thryve.Earth Agroforestry Project For Carbon Removal In Indonesia

TIFF Expands Private Equity Secondaries Platform With Senior Hires

Meta Breaks Ground On C$13 Billion, AI-Optimized Data Center In Alberta

Vendelux Raises $50 Million Series B To Scale AI-Powered B2B Event Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:46 AM

Vendelux has raised a $50 million Series B round to expand its AI-powered platform that helps B2B companies identify, prioritize, and measure in‑person event opportunities. The round was led by Tribeca Venture Partners with participation from S3, Pelion Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, FirstMark, and Cervin Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $71 million.

Amazon Taps US Bond Market Again With $25 Billion Sale To Fund AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:43 AM

Amazon has returned to the US bond market with a new offering of at least $25 billion, adding another jumbo deal to a growing wave of AI‑linked corporate debt. The sale, structured in as many as eight tranches with maturities ranging from three to 40 years, is intended to support Amazon’s massive capital spending plans as it builds out data center and AI infrastructure for itself and its AWS cloud customers, according to Bloomberg.

Susquehanna Offers Up To $500 Million In World Cup Hedging Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:38 AM

Susquehanna announced it is prepared to facilitate up to $500 million in hedging transactions tied to the ongoing World Cup, targeting businesses whose commercial exposure depends on tournament outcomes. The initiative is aimed at sponsors, media and broadcast partners, hospitality firms, consumer brands, and other enterprises that face event-driven financial obligations based on how teams perform.

Cursor Integrates SpaceXAI’s New Grok 4.5 Model For Coding And Agentic Work

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:36 AM

Cursor has rolled out support for Grok 4.5, SpaceXAI’s latest large language model optimized for coding, agentic tasks, and complex knowledge work. Grok 4.5 is now available as a core engine inside Cursor’s AI coding environment, giving developers access to a high‑capacity model directly within their editor and workflows.

Andera Expansion Raises Record €430 Million For Fourth Growth Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:10 AM

Andera Partners has closed its fourth Andera Expansion fund (AE IV) at €430 million, setting a new fundraising record for the growth-focused strategy and coming in well above its original €350 million hard cap. The cap was raised twice to accommodate strong investor demand, following the €250 million AE III fund, which was also oversubscribed and closed within 12 months.

Ballast Rock Asset Management Names Michael Welch Head Of Investor Relations And Capital Formation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:08 AM

Ballast Rock Asset Management has appointed Michael G. Welch, CFA, as Head of Investor Relations and Capital Formation, a newly created role focused on expanding the firm’s capital base and investor relationships. Welch will lead outreach across accredited individual investors, RIAs, family offices, and institutional investors as Ballast Rock scales its real estate, venture capital, and private credit platforms.

Google-Backed FireSat Satellites Join Fight Against Wildfires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:38 PM

Google Research and nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance announced that three new FireSat satellites have successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, expanding a purpose-built constellation designed to detect wildfires in near real time. The new satellites build on a pilot FireSat spacecraft launched in 2025, which demonstrated the ability to spot early-stage fires as small as 5x5 meters that were invisible to existing satellite systems.

Infobip Acquiring SocketLabs To Expand Enterprise Email Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:34 PM

Infobip announced it has acquired SocketLabs, a U.S.-based provider of email infrastructure technology, as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in enterprise email delivery and communications platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

JLL Arranges $352 Million Refinancing For 425 Lexington Avenue In Midtown Manhattan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:12 PM

JLL announced it has arranged a $352 million refinancing for 425 Lexington Avenue, a 31-story, 750,000-square-foot Class A office tower in Midtown Manhattan. The financing was secured on behalf of borrower Vanbarton Group through Goldman Sachs, with the loan pre-placed entirely with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

Paylocity Acquiring AI-Native Aidora To Simplify Leave Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:10 PM

Paylocity announced it has acquired Aidora, an AI-native leave management compliance software company, as part of its strategy to automate complex HR processes and improve employee experience. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

IKS Health Completes Acquisition Of TruBridge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:06 PM

IKS Health announced it has completed its acquisition of TruBridge, a provider of healthcare technology solutions including electronic health records and revenue cycle management systems for rural and community hospitals. Following the transaction, TruBridge will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of IKS Health.

Studion Appoints Brian Harrington As General Manager Of Life Sciences Business Unit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:05 PM

Studion announced it has promoted Brian Harrington to General Manager of its Life Sciences business unit, where he will lead strategy, growth, and delivery of the company’s end-to-end eClinical services. The move is aimed at helping life sciences organizations accelerate the development and delivery of new treatments.

Sentry Aerospares Acquires AirStart To Expand Regional Aircraft Aftermarket Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:56 PM

Sentry Aerospares, a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, announced the acquisition of AirStart, a Canadian independent stocking distributor of rotable aircraft components focused on regional aircraft platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Marubeni Acquires EagleRidge Energy To Expand North American Natural Gas Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:14 PM

Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of EagleRidge Energy, a Dallas-based natural gas operator, strengthening its energy portfolio and expanding its natural gas footprint across North America. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Rand & Co. Expands Consumer Investment Platform With Managing Director Appointment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:13 PM

Rand & Co. Holdings announced the expansion of its consumer investment platform with the appointment of Conor Riley as managing director. In the new role, Riley will lead the firm's investment efforts across consumer products, beauty, personal care, health, wellness, lifestyle, and related distribution businesses.

Precinmac Acquires Advance Mfg. to Expand Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:53 PM

Precinmac has acquired Advance Mfg. Co., a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of precision machined components, welded fabrications, and assemblies serving the defense and commercial aerospace markets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Databarracks Acquires Acumen to Expand Business Resilience Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:52 PM

Databarracks announced it has acquired the assets of Acumen Business Services Ltd., further strengthening its business resilience consulting capabilities. The acquisition follows the company's earlier purchase of PlanB Consulting and expands its Business Resilience Managed Services offering by adding Acumen's expertise in business continuity, crisis management, risk management, and information security consulting.

EQT To Acquire Corza Biosurgery And TachoSil To Expand Global Biosurgery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:50 PM

EQT announced it has agreed to acquire Corza Biosurgery from Corza Medical, bringing the TachoSil biosurgery business into its portfolio as it looks to build a larger global platform in surgical biologics. The transaction includes TachoSil, a biologic hemostat and tissue-sealing patch used in complex surgical procedures across multiple specialties. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires DecoPac, A Leading Cake Decorating Solutions Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:49 PM

Sentinel Capital Partners announced it has acquired DecoPac, a leading supplier of cake-decorating solutions for bakeries, foodservice operators, and DIY decorators, from Kohlberg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Emerald Lake Capital Management Backs WECS And ECS Merger To Create Specialty Cable Distribution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:47 PM

Emerald Lake Capital Management has invested in W.E.C.S. Electric Supply (WECS) and Electrical Cable Specialists (ECS), supporting the merger of the two companies into a unified specialty distribution and cable integration platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combined company will operate under the WECS name, serving customers across critical power and infrastructure markets including renewable energy, data centers, industrial facilities, power generation, transit, and utility projects.

Freeman Mathis & Gary Expands Midwest Footprint With Franke Schultz & Mullen Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:45 PM

Freeman Mathis & Gary (FMG Law) has expanded its Midwest presence by adding the attorneys and staff of Franke Schultz & Mullen (FSM), a Missouri- and Kansas-based civil litigation firm. The move adds three new FMG Law offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, Missouri, while strengthening the firm's litigation capabilities across the region. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

One Raven Raises $5 Million Seed Round To Launch Privacy-First Smart Home Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:43 PM

One Raven, a privacy-focused smart home platform, announced its launch alongside a $5 million seed funding round led by Fifth Wall. The company aims to redefine the smart home by keeping intelligence and data inside the home rather than relying on cloud infrastructure.

Healome Therapeutics Raises £2 Million Seed Round To Advance Eye-Drop Matrix Technology For Ocular Surface Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:17 PM

Healome Therapeutics, a University of Birmingham spinout developing a proprietary eye-drop matrix platform for ocular surface diseases, announced it has raised an oversubscribed £2 million seed funding round. The financing was led by Empirical Ventures, with participation from DEBRA Research, Cure EB, Oshen Bio, and existing investor SFC Capital.

Norm Ai Raises $120 Million Series C At $1.2 Billion Valuation To Expand AI-Native Legal Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:16 PM

Norm Ai announced it has raised $120 million in Series C funding at a $1.2 billion valuation in a round led by Khosla Ventures. The financing included participation from Blackstone, Bain Capital Ventures, Craft Ventures, Coatue, Vanguard, New York Life, TIAA, Tony James, Jeff Hammes, and Fenwick LLP. Since launching less than three years ago, the company has now raised more than $260 million.

Atlassian Ventures Invests In Rocketlane To Advance AI-Powered Professional Services Delivery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:15 PM

Rocketlane announced it has received a strategic investment from Atlassian Ventures, reinforcing the growing importance of AI-powered professional services platforms as enterprises rethink how implementation and consulting work is delivered. The investment follows Rocketlane's recent $60 million Series C financing and reflects Atlassian's confidence in the company's vision after adopting Rocketlane internally for its own AI-driven professional services operations.

Regal Healthcare Capital Partners Raises $610 Million For Fourth Healthcare Private Equity Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:06 PM

Regal Healthcare Capital Partners announced the final close of its fourth private equity fund, RHCP IV, with $610 million in total commitments, surpassing its original fundraising target of $550 million. The fund includes approximately $575 million in external commitments and will continue the firm's strategy of investing exclusively in lower-middle-market healthcare services companies across the United States.

Duck Creek Acquires Send To Create AI-Powered Underwriting And Core Insurance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:09 PM

Duck Creek Technologies announced it has acquired Send Technology Solutions, an AI-native underwriting orchestration platform serving commercial, specialty, reinsurance, MGA, delegated authority, and London Market insurers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

FORE Biotherapeutics Raises $67.4 Million In Series D-2 Extension To Advance Plixorafenib

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:07 PM

FORE Biotherapeutics, a registration-stage oncology company focused on targeted cancer therapies, announced the closing of an upsized $67.4 million Series D-2 extension financing, bringing the total raised in the Series D-2 round to $110 million.

Paddletek Acquires PIKKL And Signs JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson, Julie Johnson, And Hurricane Tyra Black

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:06 PM

Paddletek Group announced the acquisition of performance pickleball paddle company PIKKL while also significantly expanding its roster of professional athletes with the signings of JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson, Julie Johnson, and Hurricane Tyra Black.

Greenix Pest Control Enters Tennessee With Essential Pest Control Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:05 PM

Greenix Pest Control announced it has acquired Essential Pest Control, a regional pest management provider serving homeowners in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Dayton, Ohio market. The acquisition marks Greenix's expansion into Tennessee (its 21st state of operation) and strengthens its presence in the Dayton region.