Artificial Intelligence

Century Health: Interview With Founder & CEO Vish Srivastava About The Health Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Century Health is a health technology company that uses an AI-powered platform to automate the curation and enrichment of fragmented clinical data, creating high-quality real-world evidence to accelerate research and breakthrough treatments for life sciences organizations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Century Health co-founder and CEO Vish Srivastava to learn more.

Johnson Controls Acquires Nantum AI To Expand AI-Driven Energy Optimization Within OpenBlue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Johnson Controls announced it has acquired Nantum AI, a New York-based developer of artificial intelligence algorithms designed to improve building energy efficiency and operational performance. The acquisition strengthens Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue digital ecosystem by adding advanced AI-driven control capabilities to optimize HVAC systems and reduce energy consumption.

Nubank: R$45 Billion Investment Plan In Brazil Targets AI, Product Expansion And Financial Inclusion Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Nu Holdings announced plans to invest approximately R$45 billion (about $8.2 billion) in Brazil in 2026, nearly doubling its investment levels over the past two years as it continues to scale its platform and expand financial access across the country.

Avoca: $125+ Million Raised At $1 Billion Valuation To Power Services Economy With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Avoca, an AI platform focused on the services economy, announced it has raised more than $125 million across Seed, Series A, and Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation. The Series B round was led by Meritech Capital and General Catalyst, while the Series A was led by Kleiner Perkins, with additional backing from Amplify Partners and Y Combinator.

Avery Dennison: $75 Million Investment In Wiliot Expands Physical AI And Supply Chain Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Avery Dennison announced a $75 million strategic investment in Wiliot to accelerate the adoption of Physical AI technologies and expand digital identification capabilities across global supply chains.

onsemi And NIO Announce Expanded Collaboration To Accelerate 900V Electric Vehicle Platform Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

onsemi announced an expanded strategic collaboration with NIO Inc. to accelerate the development of next-generation 900V electric vehicle platforms, leveraging advanced silicon carbide technology to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability.

Google: Partnership With Republic Of Korea Expands AI Research And Scientific Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Google DeepMind announced a strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT to accelerate AI-driven scientific research, support national innovation, and expand talent development.

Sereact: $110 Million Series B Funding Raised To Expand AI-Powered Robotics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Sereact announced a $110 million Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence models that enable robots to operate more autonomously and adapt to real-world environments. The round was led by Headline, with participation from Bullhound Capital, Felix Capital, Daphni, and existing investors, reflecting strong investor confidence in Sereact’s software-first robotics approach. The company did not disclose its valuation.

QuoIntelligence: Series A Funding Raised To Expand AI-Driven Threat Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

QuoIntelligence announced a Series A funding round to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered threat intelligence platform and expand its presence across global markets.