Artificial Intelligence

Chartis Acquires Leap AI To Expand AI Transformation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Chartis, a healthcare advisory firm, announced it has acquired Leap AI, a company specializing in AI-driven healthcare solutions, in a move aimed at accelerating innovation and technology transformation across the healthcare sector.

AppViewX Acquires Eos To Expand Machine And AI Agent Protection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

AppViewX announced that it has acquired Eos, an AI-native identity control platform focused on securing AI agents and autonomous workloads, as part of its strategy to expand leadership in machine and AI identity security. The deal strengthens AppViewX’s capabilities by combining its certificate lifecycle management and public key infrastructure solutions with Eos’s governance and privileged access controls for AI-driven environments.

Genstore: Interview With Co-Founder & President Junwei Huang About The Conversational E-Commerce Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Genstore is an AI-native, conversational e-commerce platform that allows users to instantly create, manage, and scale online stores through specialized AI agents, reducing the need for technical skills, manual setup, and multiple third-party tools. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Genstore co-founder and President Junwei Huang to learn more.

Parallel: $20 Million Raised For AI Agents Automating Hospital Administration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Parallel, a Paris-based startup building AI agents for hospitals, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its technology across healthcare systems. The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Frst, YC, Hexa, and angel investors including Arthur Mensch of Mistral, Felix Blossier, and Quentin de Metz of Pennylane. The funding comes less than a year after the company’s $3.5 million seed round, highlighting rapid investor confidence in its approach to automating hospital workflows.

Deeptune: $43 Million Raised For AI Simulation Platform In Series A Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Deeptune, a New York City–based developer of high-fidelity simulation environments for AI agents, has raised $43 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from 776, Abstract Ventures, Inspired Capital, and a group of prominent angel investors.

Google Labs: Stitch AI Design Platform Introduces Vibe Design For High Fidelity UI Creation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Google Labs has unveiled a major evolution of Stitch, positioning it as an AI native software design canvas that enables users to create, iterate, and collaborate on high-fidelity user interfaces using natural language. The update introduces what the company calls “vibe design,” a new approach that emphasizes starting with intent, emotions, and outcomes rather than traditional wireframes.

Spectral AI: $31.7 Million BARDA Funding To Advance AI Burn Wound Imaging System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Spectral AI announced it has secured $31.7 million in funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to accelerate development of its DeepView System, an artificial intelligence-driven burn wound imaging platform designed to support faster and more accurate clinical decision-making.

Anori: $26 Million Raised As Alphabet Moonshot Spins Out As Independent Building Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Anori, a platform focused on modernizing the building and development process, has officially spun out of Alphabet’s X moonshot factory as an independent company, backed by a $26 million funding round. The round was led by Prologis, Builders VC, and Series X Capital, with participation from Sorenson Impact Group and Telescopic Ventures. The company has also established partnerships with Gensler and SERA Architects as it begins operating independently.

Waymo: 170 Million Miles Driven As Autonomous Vehicles Show Major Crash Reductions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Waymo has released new data indicating its autonomous driving system has surpassed 170 million rider-only miles while significantly reducing crash rates compared to human drivers. The update, published through the company’s Safety Impact hub, highlights the growing scale of its robotaxi operations and its ongoing effort to demonstrate safety performance through real-world data.

Uber: $1.25 Billion Partnership With Rivian To Deploy Autonomous Robotaxis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Uber Technologies announced a partnership with Rivian Automotive, Inc. to accelerate the deployment of fully autonomous robotaxis, backed by a commitment to invest up to $1.25 billion through 2031. The collaboration is designed to scale a fleet of Rivian R2 autonomous vehicles operating exclusively on the Uber platform, marking a significant step forward in both companies’ autonomous vehicle strategies.

Oasis Security: $120 Million Raised For Agentic Access Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Oasis Security announced that it has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round led by Craft Ventures, with participation from Cyberstarts, Sequoia Capital, and Accel, bringing the company’s total funding to $195 million. The raise reflects increasing demand for new approaches to access management as AI agents become more deeply embedded across enterprise infrastructure.

Autoscience: $14 Million Raised To Build Automated AI Research Lab

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Autoscience, a San Mateo-based applied research lab, announced it has raised $14 million in seed funding to develop what it describes as the world’s first automated AI research lab. The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Toyota Ventures, Perplexity Fund, MaC Ventures, and S32.

CV Advisors: David Sabo Appointed Chief Technology Officer To Lead AI Platform Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

CV Advisors, a multi-family office overseeing more than $22 billion in assets under management, announced the appointment of David Sabo as chief technology officer, marking a new phase in the firm’s technology and artificial intelligence strategy.

RecVue: Acquisition Of AiVidens Expands AI Revenue Operating System Into Revenue-To-Cash Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

RecVue, an AI-powered billing and revenue management platform for complex enterprise monetization, announced that it has completed the acquisition of AiVidens, a provider of cash management and collections technology. The transaction is designed to extend RecVue’s RevOS platform into a unified revenue-to-cash operating system that connects revenue processes directly to liquidity outcomes.

YY Group: Strategic Investment In AI Hiring Platform Arros AI To Scale Workforce Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

YY Group Holding Limited announced a strategic investment and technology partnership with Arros AI, an NVIDIA Inception program member, as the company accelerates development of its AI-driven workforce platform and reinforces its FY2026 revenue guidance of $103 million to $110 million.

Advanced Navigation: $110 Million Raised For Autonomous Navigation Systems Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Advanced Navigation, a global provider of navigation and autonomous systems technology, has raised $110 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the development of resilient positioning, navigation, and timing solutions beyond GPS. The funding round was led by Airtree Ventures, with participation from Quadrant Private Equity and the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, alongside existing investors including Main Sequence, KKR, In-Q-Tel, Alpha Intelligence Capital, Malcolm Turnbull, and Our Innovation Fund.

Hermes Intelligence: Daniel Sako Appointed CEO Of AI-Native Strategic Intelligence Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Hermes Intelligence announced the appointment of Daniel Sako as chief executive officer, bringing a background in alternative data and hedge fund analytics to lead the company’s next phase of growth.

Ernst & Young: AI-Native EY.ai PDLC Platform Launched With 8090 To Accelerate Enterprise Software Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Ernst & Young (EY US) has launched EY.ai Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), an AI-native software development framework built in collaboration with 8090, aimed at transforming how enterprises design, build, and deploy software. The new platform replaces traditional, linear development processes with a dynamic, AI-driven model designed to significantly reduce development timelines, costs, and failure rates.

Oracle: AI Smart Assistant For Restaurants Enhances POS Support And Operational Efficiency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Oracle announced new artificial intelligence-powered Smart Assistant capabilities within its Simphony Cloud Point of Sale platform, aimed at helping restaurants streamline operations, reduce downtime, and empower frontline staff with real-time support.

xmemory: $4 Million Raised For AI Memory Layer Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

xmemory, a London-based developer of a memory layer for AI workflows, has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding as it emerges from stealth and begins early deployments with select partners.

Multiply: $9.5 Million Raised For AI Media Agency Focused On Self-Learning Advertising

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Multiply, an AI-native media agency for B2B companies, announced it has raised $9.5 million in funding as it emerged from stealth to launch a new category it calls self-learning advertising.

Foresight: $25 Million Raised For AI Infrastructure Project Delivery Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Foresight, an AI-powered project delivery platform focused on large-scale infrastructure, has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round to expand its product and scale globally as demand grows across sectors such as AI infrastructure, energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

Laminar: $3 Million Raised For AI Agent Observability Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Laminar, an open-source observability platform for AI agents, has raised $3 million in funding as it looks to help companies better understand, debug, and optimize their AI systems at scale. The round was led by Atlantic, with participation from Y Combinator and AAL VC.

Mozilla: New Features Introduced On Firefox Versions 148 And 149 With Focus On Privacy, AI Controls, And Multitasking Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Mozilla has announced a series of upcoming updates to its Firefox browser, highlighting new features across versions 148 and 149 that emphasize user control, privacy protections, and improved productivity tools. The updates introduce enhancements to settings navigation, built-in security measures, AI-powered assistance, and multitasking capabilities.

Alembic Technologies: Real-Time Causal AI Platform For Enterprise Decision Simulation Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Alembic Technologies announced the launch of Version 3.0 of its Causal AI platform, introducing real-time enterprise simulation capabilities designed to help organizations model the financial impact of strategic decisions before committing capital.

Allure Security: $17 Million Raised To Scale AI-Native Defense Against Digital Impersonation And Disinformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Allure Security, an AI-native disinformation defense company, announced it has raised $17 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate platform expansion and go-to-market efforts. The round was led by Riverside Acceleration Capital, with participation from Curql Collective, Glasswing Ventures, and Gutbrain Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $43 million.

Qnity: Collaboration With NVIDIA To Accelerate AI-Driven Materials Innovation

By Shan Sadiq ● Mar 19, 2026

Qnity Electronics, a semiconductor materials and technology solutions provider, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA aimed at accelerating innovation across semiconductor and advanced electronics materials. The partnership focuses on leveraging accelerated computing and AI-driven modeling to enhance research and development across the semiconductor value chain, particularly as demand rises for next-generation AI and high-performance computing systems.

Lawhive: AI-Native Law Firm Opens New York Office To Lead US Acquisition Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Lawhive, an AI-native law firm focused on transforming consumer legal services, has opened a new office in New York and is building out a leadership team to drive its law firm acquisition strategy across the United States. The expansion marks a significant step in the company’s effort to scale a national network of law firms operating on its technology platform.

Interview With Jeremy McEntire About The Organizational Physics Of Multi-Agent AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Jeremy McEntire is a software engineering leader, researcher, and author who focuses on the intersection of AI systems, organizational theory, and software architecture. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Jeremy McEntire to learn more about the organizational physics of multi-agent AI.

Respan: $5 Million Raised For AI Observability Platform To Improve Agent Performance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Respan, an AI observability platform focused on improving the performance and reliability of AI agents, announced it has raised $5 million in funding. The round included backing from Gradient, Y Combinator, Hat-Trick Capital, XIAOXIAO FUND, Antigravity Capital, Alpen Capital, and several prominent angels and AI founders. The company said it will use the capital to expand hiring and scale its platform.