Pulse 2.0

Pinnacle Financial And Synovus To Combine In $8.6 Billion Deal

Vanta: $150 Million Series D Funding Raised At $4.15 Billion Valuation For AI-Based Trust Management Platform

Echelon Fitness Buying B2B Fitness Streaming Company FORTË

Launch Potato: Acquisition Of Only In Your State

goHappy: Strategic Growth Investment Raised From Pamlico Capital

White Label Communications Acquires Optichannel AI-Based Contact Center Communications Company Grupo NGN

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:51 PM

White Label Communications (WLC), a leader in white-label UCaaS, CPaaS, and CCaaS, acquired Grupo NGN, a provider of AI-based contact center solutions. This boosts WLC's private-label voice offerings and enhances CCaaS capabilities, fueling growth.

Virtusa: Strategic Acquisition Of Sincera

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:50 PM

Virtusa acquired Sincera Technologies, a telecom-focused digital transformation firm, to strengthen its position. Sincera's expertise in automation, network optimization, data engineering, 5G, OSS/BSS, and blue planet complements Virtusa's offerings, improving solutions for telecom and media clients.

Veralto: €20 Million Committed For Emerald’s Water Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:46 PM

Veralto announced a €20 million investment in Emerald Technology Ventures' €150-180 million Global Water Fund II, supporting water innovation and breakthrough technologies addressing global water challenges.

Sanofi Buying Vaccine Biotech Company Vicebio For Up To $1.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:45 PM

Vicebio, a biopharmaceutical firm developing vaccines against respiratory viruses, announced it will be acquired by Sanofi in a deal where shareholders could receive up to $1.6 billion, including a $1.15 billion upfront and $450 million in milestone payments.

Starseer: $2 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI Exposure Management And Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:39 PM

Starseer, a leader in AI Exposure Management and Compliance, secured $2 million in seed funding led by Gula Tech Adventures.

april: $38 Million Series B Secured For AI Tax Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:35 PM

Embedded AI tax platform april announced it has raised $38 million in Series B funding led by QED Investors, with participation from Nyca Partners and Team8, totaling $78 million.

Datapao: Investment Raised From Databricks And Euroventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:32 PM

Datapao, a European data and AI consultancy, received strategic investment from Databricks and Euroventures to boost growth and provide generative AI through modern data platforms and training.

HPI: Acquisition Of MedCost

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:31 PM

HPI, a leader in self-funded health plans, acquired MedCost, a North Carolina-based TPA and PPO network, expanding its reach, network options, and healthcare solutions for Southeast employers.

Saf.money: Funding Raised For Expanding Bitcoin And Stablecoin Money Movement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:26 PM

Saf.money has closed a pre-seed round to expand its cross-border platform, utilizing Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Corpay Buying Alpha Group In $2.2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:24 PM

Corpay announced that it has reached an agreement for a cash acquisition of Alpha Group, valuing Alpha at approximately $2.2 billion. Alpha provides B2B cross-border FX solutions and holds around $3 billion in deposits across 7,000 accounts.

KX Acquired By TA Associates In £570 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:20 PM

KX, a leader in real-time, AI-driven analytics, is now majority-owned by TA Associates, which acquired FD Technologies, its parent company.

Osaic: Majority Stake Acquired In $700 Million Team Innovative Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:15 PM

Osaic, a major wealth management firm, acquired a majority stake in Innovative Wealth Team, which manages about $700 million.

Accenture To Buy Maryville Consulting Group To Advance Product Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:14 PM

Accenture will acquire Maryville Consulting Group, a US-based tech consultancy specializing in growth strategy, digital operations, and TBM.

QinetiQ US: Scott McGleish Named As Chief Growth Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:12 PM

QinetiQ US named Scott McGleish as Chief Growth Officer to strengthen strategic growth across services. With 30+ years in aerospace and defense, he previously led Weibel Scientific North America, focusing on instrumentation and radar.

Juniper Square: Stephanie Miller Named As Chief Operating Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:10 PM

Juniper Square, a leader in connected fund software and services for private markets, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Miller as Chief Operating Officer.

CRISP Shared Services: Interview With General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer Nichole Sweeney About The HIEs Non-Profit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:06 PM

CRISP Shared Services (CSS) is a non-profit organization that provides technology infrastructure and services to support Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) across multiple states. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CRISP Shared Services General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer Nichole Sweeney to gain a better understanding of the non-profit.

BNY Mellon And Goldman Sachs Partner To Launch Tokenized Money Market Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:00 PM

BNY Mellon and Goldman Sachs launched a joint initiative to improve the transferability of Money Market Fund (MMF) shares. BNY Mellon will use Goldman Sachs' GS DAP blockchain to create a mirrored, tokenized record of MMF ownership.

Marex Group To Buy Winterflood Securities In £103.9 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:55 PM

Marex Group plans to acquire Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers for about £103.9 million. Winterflood, a leading UK equity market maker with a market share of approximately 15%, serves over 400 institutional clients and enhances client connections through its platform.

Slingshot Reveals $93 Million In Funding And Launches Ash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:50 AM

Slingshot AI has launched Ash, the first AI specifically designed for therapy, following an extension of its Series A funding co-led by Radical Ventures and Forerunner Ventures. With a total of $93 million raised from investors like a16z, Felicis, and Menlo, Ash is now available as a free app for iOS and Android, providing personalized mental health support to smartphone users.

Legacy Brands Buying BRIX Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:16 AM

BRIX Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains, has been acquired by Legacy Brands International, managed by Amol Kohli, a multi-unit franchisee of Friendly's Restaurants. The deal includes brands such as Friendly's, Clean Juice, Orange Leaf, Red Mango, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad, and Humble Donut Co.

Provectus Algae: $12.6 Million Series A Raised For Carbon-Negative Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:09 AM

Provectus Algae has secured $10.1 million in Series A financing and an additional $2.5 million in grant funding from the Australian government. At One Ventures led the investment round, with participation from Methane Mitigation, Mort & Co, and existing shareholders, including Hitachi Ventures. Tom Chi, Founding Partner of At One Ventures, will join the company's Board of Directors.

Azimut Group To Buy North Square Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:02 AM

North Square Investments (NSI) has agreed to be acquired by Azimut Group, a leading independent asset manager in Europe, through its U.S. subsidiary, Azimut US Holdings.

Dispatch Bio Launched With $216 Million To Develop Solid Tumor Treatments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:56 PM

Dispatch Bio has officially launched with a mission to create a universal treatment for solid tumors, which constitute roughly 90% of cancers. The company has secured a total of $216 million in funding, including a recent Series A round.

Volca: $5.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Based Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:48 PM

Volca, an AI-based marketing platform for home services businesses, has secured $5.5 million in seed funding led by Pathlight Ventures, with contributions from MetaProp, GTMFund, Recall Capital, and various founders and executives from notable tech companies.

Vaudit: $7.3 Million Raised For AI-Based Auditing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:41 PM

Vaudit, formerly BlokID, has closed a $7.3 million seed financing round led by Mucker Capital, with contributions from AVV, AppWorks, Plug and Play, and Kyber Knight. Notable investors include Omar Hamoui, founder of AdMob, and Binh Tran, co-founder of Klout. Including a pre-seed raise of $1.25 million, Vaudit has raised a total of $8.5 million.

Compass Group To Buy Vermaat In €1.5 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:35 PM

Compass Group has agreed to acquire Vermaat Groep B.V. for approximately €1.5 billion. Vermaat is a premium food services company in Europe, recognized for its customized on-site food concepts and robust retail expertise. As a market leader in the Netherlands with expanding operations in Germany and France, Vermaat offers Compass a unique opportunity for sustainable growth in Europe.

Stellaria: €23 Million Raised For Developing Fast Neutron Molten Salt Nuclear Reactor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:28 PM

Stellaria, a French company co-founded by CEA and Schneider Electric, has raised €23 million to develop its fast-neutron molten-salt nuclear reactor by 2035. The funding round was co-led by At One Ventures and Supernova Invest, alongside Stellaria's existing investors, including CEA Investissements and Schneider Electric.

LegalOn: $50 Million Series E Raised For Legal AI For Contracting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:17 PM

LegalOn Technologies, a leader in legal AI for contracting, has announced a $50 million Series E funding round, bringing its total funding to $200 million. The round was led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with support from existing investor World Innovation Lab (WiL) and new contributions from Mori Hamada, Mizuho Bank, and Shoko Chukin.

Baxter Aerospace: $6 Million Series A Raised For Aerospace Integrator System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:13 PM

Forge Global Holdings has announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) Accelerator Fund, managed by Accuidity Capital Management, has made its first defense sector investment with a $6 million Series A funding round for Baxter Aerospace.

Queen One: Over $5.5 Million Raised For Enhancing Commerce

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:08 PM

Queen One, a brand technology platform that enhances websites and communication portals, has raised over $5.5 million in a friends and family funding round. The round was led by operator-backed funds including Charge VC, Inspired Capital, Red Swan Ventures, and Prospeq, along with a group of entrepreneurs and supporters.