Innovation

Superior Environmental Solutions Acquires Chemical Cleaning Specialist ChemWorx

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:50 AM

Superior Environmental Solutions announced it has acquired ChemWorx, a Decatur, Alabama-based provider of specialized chemical cleaning services, expanding its technical capabilities and regional footprint across the Southeast. The transaction represents the company’s sixth acquisition since May 2024 and its 12th overall.

Streamside Parks Acquires Seven Premium RV Resorts Across Five States for $97 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:48 AM

Nashville-based Streamside Parks has acquired a $97 million portfolio of seven premium RV resorts, expanding its footprint into five new states and adding 1,562 RV sites to its national platform.

First Internet Bank: Interview With Chairman & CEO David Becker About The Financial Institution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:35 AM

First Internet Bank operates as a branchless, digital-only financial institution providing a full suite of FDIC-insured personal and business banking services, including high-yield checking and savings accounts, loans, and specialty finance solutions to clients nationwide. Pulse 2.0 interviewed First Internet Bank Chairman and CEO David Becker to learn more.

René Sonneveld: An Interview With Family-Business And Education Coach

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:30 AM

René Sonneveld is a leadership and family-business coach and educator who previously held international C-suite and board roles (including CEO/Managing Director/Chairman) across Europe and the Americas. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sonneveld to learn more.

Culinary Media Group Acquires Food52 Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:25 AM

Culinary Media Group, a subsidiary of Marquee Brands LLC, has acquired certain assets of Food52, a pioneering food, media, and lifestyle brand. The acquisition unites America's Test Kitchen (ATK), the leading multi-platform culinary media brand, with Food52, expanding Marquee Brands’ Home and Culinary portfolio, which also includes Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Sur La Table brands.

Dimensional Innovations Transitions To Employee Ownership Through ESOP

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:23 AM

Dimensional Innovations, an experience design and fabrication firm headquartered in Kansas City, has transitioned to employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan effective immediately, reinforcing its commitment to long-term independence amid rising industry consolidation.

WonderPlay Brands Acquired By Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, And Matt Rogers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:30 AM

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers have announced their majority acquisition of WonderPlay Brands, the parent company of Kidcreate Studio, a national youth enrichment franchise focused on art, creativity, play, and childhood development.

Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition Of Downtown Music Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:25 AM

Virgin Music Group has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, bringing together two major platforms focused on serving independent artists, entrepreneurs, and rights holders worldwide.

Tequity Advisors Appoints Thomas Moewe As ServiceNow Leader And Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:19 AM

Tequity Advisors, a sell-side M&A advisory firm focused on B2B enterprise cloud, SaaS, and technology-enabled services companies, announced it has appointed Thomas Moewe as ServiceNow Leader and M&A Advisor.

Finovifi Acquires Turner Software Technologies And Launches Real-Time Teller Fraud Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:11 AM

Finovifi, a provider of AI-driven fraud prevention, compliance technology, and core processing solutions for community financial institutions, announced it has acquired Turner Software Technologies, the developer of the Teller21 teller automation platform.

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate To Acquire UL Solutions’ Employee Health And Safety Software Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:10 AM

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Employee Health and Safety software business of UL Solutions Inc., with plans to rebrand the business as PureEHS following the anticipated close in the second quarter of 2026.

Angeion Group Acquires MedQuest To Expand Single-Event Personal Injury Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:08 AM

Angeion Group, a provider of legal notice and administration services, announced it has acquired MedQuest, a legal services firm specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation support.

Automated Financial Systems Acquired By OceanSound Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:25 PM

Automated Financial Systems, a long-established provider of commercial loan servicing and loan lifecycle management technology for financial institutions, has been acquired by private equity firm OceanSound Partners in a deal aimed at accelerating product innovation and expanding capabilities for banks and other lenders.

FTV Capital Promotes Adam Hallquist To Partner And Announces Additional Team Advancements

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:36 PM

FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investment firm, announced the promotion of Adam Hallquist to partner as the firm continues to expand its investment platform and Ascend strategy. The firm also revealed a series of additional promotions across its investment, talent, and technology teams.

Star Mountain Capital Closes Oversubscribed $286 Million Second SBIC Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:14 PM

Star Mountain Capital, an employee-owned U.S. lower middle-market investment firm with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management, announced the final close of its second Small Business Investment Company fund at $286 million in investible capital, exceeding its target. The fund size was structured to optimize access to the maximum amount of U.S. Small Business Administration debentures available under the SBIC program.

Integrated Pension Services Acquires BDS Consulting To Expand National Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:06 PM

Integrated Pension Services, a retirement planning services firm supporting more than 500 companies, announced that it has acquired BDS Consulting Group, a specialized retirement plan consulting firm serving more than 260 retirement plan clients nationwide.

Leo Expands With Investments In Bevara Building Services And Blackfin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:03 PM

Leo, a network of expert facilities maintenance service providers, has partnered with Bevara Building Services and Blackfin, two providers of dedicated on-site building engineers, as part of its strategy to build a national facility services business. The announcement marks another step in Leo’s effort to expand its capabilities by aligning with established operators and providing them with resources to accelerate growth.

Spur Ridge Capital Invests In Spinal Implant Distributor Axis Medical

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:17 PM

Spur Ridge Capital, a Colorado-based independent sponsor investment firm, announced it has completed an investment in Axis Medical, a Denver-headquartered distributor of spinal implant and orthobiologic technologies serving surgeons and healthcare systems across Colorado and surrounding states.

AEA Elevate Expands Operating Team With Two Senior Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:14 PM

AEA Elevate, the professional services-focused growth buyout investment strategy of AEA Investors, announced the expansion of its operating team with the appointments of Preston Hayes as Head of Portfolio M&A and Capital Markets and Kirk Goodman as Head of Portfolio Go-To-Market.

Palm Peak Capital Closes Oversubscribed $374 Million Debut Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:02 PM

Palm Peak Capital, a private equity firm investing in lower-middle-market industrial and services companies across North America, has closed its inaugural fund, raising $374 million in total committed capital.

Infinity Natural Resources Increases Antero Ohio Stake With $350 Million Strategic Equity Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:37 AM

Infinity Natural Resources announced that it has agreed to increase its ownership interest in the $1.2 billion Antero Ohio Utica Shale acquisition from 51% to 60%, funded in part by a $350 million strategic equity investment from energy-focused private capital firms Quantum Capital Group and Carnelian Energy Capital Management, L.P.

Phoenix Tailings: $40.2 Million Raised For Accelerating U.S. Production Of Rare Earth Metals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:34 AM

Phoenix Tailings has closed a $40.2 million oversubscribed B-3 amplification round, bringing its total Series B funding to $116.6 million as the company accelerates the expansion of domestic rare earth metals production.

Yendo: $200 Million Commitment Secured From i80 For Scaling AI-Enabled Asset-Backed Credit Cards

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:25 AM

Yendo announced it has secured a $200 million funding commitment from i80 Group to accelerate the growth of its AI-enabled credit card products. The new capital will support up to $200 million in additional credit card originations, allowing the company to expand its customer base nationwide and continue delivering asset-backed credit solutions to consumers.

MixRift: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Bobby Voicu About The Mixed Reality Gaming Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:19 AM

MixRift is a gaming studio that develops mixed-reality games—primarily for platforms like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro—that blend the physical and digital worlds into immersive, easy-to-pick-up experiences. Pulse 2.0 interviewed MixRift co-founder and CEO Bobby Voicu to learn more.

Eagle Wireless: $30 Million Series B Raised For Expanding 5G R&D And Domestic Device Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:14 AM

Eagle Wireless, a U.S.-based cellular module manufacturer serving the IoT and automotive markets, announced it has raised $30 million in a Series B financing round co-led by Asymmetric Capital Partners and The O.H.I.O. Fund. The new funding brings Eagle Wireless’ total capital raised to $44 million and positions the company to expand its role as the global connectivity ecosystem transitions from 4G to 5G.

Ubyx Raises Funding From Arab Bank Fintech Accelerator AB Xelerate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:09 AM

AB Xelerate, the fintech accelerator of Arab Bank, has made a strategic investment in Ubyx, a provider of clearing and acceptance infrastructure for tokenised deposits and regulated stablecoins, as regulated digital money moves from pilot initiatives to broader execution across global financial markets.

Step Pharma Secures €2.5 Million EIC Grant To Advance Dencatistat In CTPS2 Null Gynaecological Cancers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:53 AM

Step Pharma has secured a €2.5 million blended finance grant from the European Innovation Council under the EIC Accelerator programme, with the award also including the potential for up to €10 million in equity investment. The funding will support the continued development of the company’s lead product, dencatistat, a first-in-class, highly selective, orally bioavailable CTPS1 inhibitor, for CTPS2 null ovarian and endometrial cancers.

SUSE Acquires Industrial IoT Platform Losant To Complete Edge Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:40 AM

SUSE, an enterprise open source software company, announced it has acquired Losant, an Industrial Internet of Things platform, in a move designed to complete its Edge strategy and expand its reach from the Near and Far Edge to the Tiny Edge. The acquisition positions SUSE to deliver what it describes as a full-stack open process automation platform for industrial IoT, combining infrastructure, orchestration, and application enablement at the edge.

Odynn: $9.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI Travel And Loyalty Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:32 AM

Odynn, an AI-powered platform that enables banks and fintechs to launch personalized travel and loyalty programs, has raised $9.5 million in seed funding led by Bonfire Ventures and co-led by Fiat Ventures. The company positions itself as the “AI Shopify for loyalty and travel,” helping financial institutions deploy personalized, branded travel portals in a matter of weeks rather than years.

Code Metal: $125 Million Series B Raised For Verifiable Code Translation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 21, 2026

Boston-based Code Metal, a company focused on verifiable code translation for mission-critical industries, has closed a $125 million Series B financing round led by Salesforce Ventures. Additional participants in the round include Accel, B Capital, Smith Point Capital, J2 Ventures, Shield Capital, Overmatch, RTX, and others. The company also announced that Ryan Aytay, former CEO of Tableau, has joined as President and Chief Operating Officer.