Innovation

Lido Advisors: Ruben Lusinyants Named As CTO To Scale National Wealth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:36 PM

Lido Advisors, a nationally recognized wealth advisory firm with over $42 billion in regulatory assets under management, announced the appointment of Ruben Lusinyants as Chief Technology Officer. The hire underscores the firm’s focus on building a scalable, innovation-driven technology platform as it continues expanding its national footprint.

Warner Music Group: Strategic Investment And Partnership With TuStreams To Expand Música Mexicana Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:35 PM

Warner Music Group announced a strategic partnership with TuStreams, including a minority investment, aimed at accelerating the global growth of one of the leading independent forces in Música Mexicana.

Bridge Defense: Acquisition Of Syntelligent Analytic Solutions To Expand Intelligence And Analytics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:35 PM

Bridge Defense, a next-generation defense technology company, has acquired Syntelligent Analytic Solutions, a provider of advanced analytics and intelligence solutions serving national security customers.

NFP Expands P&C Capabilities With Acquisition Of The Hamilton Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:33 PM

NFP, an Aon company and a leading property and casualty broker and benefits consultant, announced that it has acquired The Hamilton Group, LLC, a multi-disciplinary insurance broker headquartered in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. The transaction strengthens NFP’s property and casualty presence in the Northeast and enhances its ability to deliver integrated risk management solutions across the region.

TriNet: Acquisition Of Cocoon Completed To Expand Leave Management Solutions For SMBs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:22 PM

TriNet, a provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses, announced it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Cocoon, a company specializing in leave management technology. Following the transaction, Cocoon is now a wholly owned subsidiary of TriNet.

Business Core Solutions: Techie2Pillar Acquisition To Scale Enterprise AI Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:20 PM

Business Core Solutions (BCS), a self-described Agentic System Integrator, announced it has acquired Techie2Pillar, a company focused on voice and conversational AI, as part of its strategy to expand enterprise AI execution and strengthen its Agentic-Service-as-a-Software (ASaaS) portfolio.

Juniper Square: Acquisition Of Sightglass To Expand AI Capabilities For Private Markets Investor Relations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:13 PM

Juniper Square announced it has acquired Sightglass, an AI-native due diligence questionnaire automation company, in a move aimed at strengthening its platform for private markets investor relations and fund operations.

Altus Power Acquires Solar And Storage Project At New York Train Station

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:03 PM

Altus Power announced it has acquired a solar-plus-storage project from Arevon, located at the Croton Harmon Train Station in Westchester County, New York, expanding its distributed energy portfolio in a key Northeast market.

ACT Power Services Acquired By BridgePeak-Led Investor Group And Names New CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:59 AM

ACT Power Services, a third-party operations and maintenance provider for solar and battery energy storage systems, has been acquired by a group of strategic investors led by BridgePeak Energy Capital following a bankruptcy process, marking a new phase for the company with refreshed leadership and ownership.

Tyler Technologies: $212.5 Million Acquisition Of For The Record Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:57 AM

Tyler Technologies announced it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of For The Record, a pioneer in digital court recording with more than 30 years of experience. The transaction was completed for approximately $212.5 million in cash.

D2 Solutions: Acquisition Of ProModRx Expands Patient Access And Engagement Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:00 AM

D2 Solutions, a healthcare consulting and technology company focused on market access, reimbursement, and patient support, announced it has acquired ProModRx, a cloud-based technology platform designed to accelerate patient access to prescription medications.

Splitit: Interview With CEO Nandan Sheth About The Card-Linked Installment Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:00 AM

Splitit is a white-label card-linked installment service that enables shoppers to utilize their existing credit card credit lines for interest-free deferred payments. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth to learn more.

spektr: $20 Million Series A Raised To Build AI Agents For Automating Compliance Work In Financial Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:34 AM

spektr announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven compliance platform, which aims to eliminate manual work across financial services operations. The round was led by NEA, with participation from existing investors Northzone, Seedcamp, and PSV Tech. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate global adoption of its platform and further develop its AI infrastructure.

Caruso: $6.5 Million Series A At $55 Million Valuation Fuels AI-Native Fund Administration Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:28 AM

Caruso announced it has raised $6.5 million in a Series A round at a $55 million valuation, as the company continues to scale its AI-native platform for private market fund administration. The round was led by Icehouse Ventures and GD1, with participation from Balmain, an existing investor and customer. The funding follows strong growth for Caruso, driven by increasing adoption among enterprise fund managers.

Resolve AI: $40 Million Series A Extension At $1.5 Billion Valuation Raised To Launch Of AI Labs For Production Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:26 AM

Resolve AI announced it has raised $40 million in a Series A extension at a $1.5 billion valuation, alongside the launch of Resolve AI Labs, a new initiative focused on advancing AI systems for complex production environments. The round was led by DST Global and Salesforce Ventures, bringing Resolve AI’s total funding to more than $190 million just 18 months after emerging from stealth. The company serves enterprise customers including Coinbase, DoorDash, MSCI, Salesforce, and Zscaler.

Tactical Resources: Interview With CEO Ranjeet Sundher About The Mineral Exploration Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:21 AM

Tactical Resources is a mineral exploration and development company focused on securing the North American supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) to support defense, electric vehicles, and high-tech industries. The company develops innovative metallurgical techniques to extract and process these critical minerals. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Tactical Resources CEO Ranjeet Sundher to learn more.

STORM Therapeutics: $56 Million Raised To Advance RNA-Targeting Cancer Therapy And Phase 2 Sarcoma Trial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:04 AM

STORM Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on targeting RNA modifications to reprogram cells and develop novel cancer therapies, announced it has raised $56 million in a Series C financing round and dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 sarcoma trial for lead candidate STC-15. The Series C financing was backed by existing investors including M Ventures, Pfizer Ventures, Taiho Ventures LLC, IP Group plc, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd., and Fast Track Initiative.

SEI Names Adam Hartstein As Managing Director Of Chicago Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:34 AM

SEI, an employee-owned management consulting firm, announced the appointment of Adam Hartstein as Managing Director of its Chicago office, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to expanding its presence in a key Midwest market. Hartstein brings more than 20 years of experience in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational transformation.

Thoro: CoreFlex Autonomous Platform Unveiled With Orbbec Partnership To Scale Industrial Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:22 AM

Thoro, an industrial automation innovator, announced the launch of its new modular autonomy platform, CoreFlex, at MODEX 2026, North America’s leading supply chain and logistics trade show. The solution is designed as a large-scale, infrastructure-free autonomy stack capable of supporting multiple types of industrial vehicles, enabling more scalable, flexible deployment of automation across warehouse and material-handling environments.

Phoenix Energy: Interview with CEO Adam Ferrari About the Energy Company Operating in the Oil and Gas Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:19 AM

Phoenix Energy is a U.S.-based energy company founded in 2019, specializing in acquiring mineral rights, non-operating working interests, and oil & gas production across North America. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Phoenix Energy’s CEO Adam Ferrari to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Union Pacific: Seven-Year Rail Supply Agreement With Rocky Mountain Steel Strengthens Domestic Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:53 AM

Union Pacific Railroad announced a new seven-year contract with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills for the domestic production of steel rails, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

iCapital And Envestnet Expand Partnership To Integrate Alternatives And Structured Investments Into UMA Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:46 AM

iCapital and Envestnet announced an expanded strategic partnership to integrate alternative and structured investments into Envestnet’s Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform, enabling advisors to manage complex portfolios within a single framework.

Glydways: $170 Million Series C To Scale Autonomous Urban Mobility Networks Into Public Operation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:45 AM

Glydways announced it has raised an oversubscribed $170 million Series C to accelerate deployment of its autonomous vehicle network infrastructure, marking a transition from development to real-world operations.

Superstate And Invesco Sign Strategic Partnership With Series B Investment And Tokenized Fund Collaboration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:43 AM

Superstate and Invesco announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, including a new investment from Invesco Private Capital as part of Superstate’s ongoing Series B funding round.

Yoga Joint: $5.5 Million Growth Capital Raise To Expand Into New York City Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:42 AM

Yoga Joint announced it has raised $5.5 million in growth capital to support its expansion into New York City, marking a major step in its national growth strategy.

Calyxo: $40 Million Series F To Expand CVAC System As Adoption Surpasses 40,000 Patients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:51 PM

Calyxo announced it has raised $40 million in a Series F financing round to support continued growth of its kidney stone treatment platform. The round was led by Ally Bridge Group and Janus Henderson Investors, with participation from Questa Capital, Avidity Partners, and CRG.

Neato: $25 Million Growth Capital To Expand 2P eCommerce Platform Beyond Amazon

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:50 PM

Neato announced it has raised $25 million in growth capital to expand its second-party (2P) eCommerce model across global marketplaces. The round was led by Advantage Capital and will support the company’s expansion beyond Amazon, including the launch of new operations centers in Las Vegas and Chicago with integrated eCommerce preparation capabilities.

Lightcast: $27 Million Financing To Accelerate Commercial Launch Of Envisia Single-Cell Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:49 PM

Lightcast announced it has raised $27 million in financing to support the commercialization of its Envisia™ platform for functional single-cell analysis. The round was led by ARCH Venture Partners, with participation from M Ventures, Illumina Ventures, +ND Capital, Longwall Ventures, and OMX Ventures.

The Carlyle Group: $1.5 Billion Raised For North American Power Generation Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 4:53 PM

The Carlyle Group announced it has completed fundraising for Carlyle Power Partners II with more than $1.5 billion in commitments, targeting investments in power generation assets across North America.

OpenAI: Expansion Of Trusted Access For Cyber And Launch Of GPT-5.4-Cyber To Strengthen Defensive Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 4:52 PM

OpenAI announced the expansion of its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program alongside the introduction of GPT-5.4-Cyber, a model specifically designed to support advanced cybersecurity defense use cases.