Innovation

Mavens & Moguls: Interview With Founder & CEO Paige Arnof-Fenn About The Branding Consultancy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Mavens & Moguls is a global marketing and branding consultancy that provides outsourced CMO services, strategic marketing support, and communications expertise to help companies grow and strengthen their brands. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder and CEO, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Autolane: $7.4 Million Raised To Expand Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Across Simon Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Autolane has secured $7.4 million in new funding co-led by Draper Associates and Hyperplane, marking a significant step in the company’s push to scale its curbside operating system across major retail environments. Additional participation came from LAUNCH and Feld Ventures. The financing arrives as Autolane goes live with deployments at four Simon properties in Texas and California, including The Domain and Barton Creek Square in Austin and Stanford Shopping Center and Great Mall in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Cerbo And OptiMantra Merge And Appoint New CEO To Lead Combined EMR Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Cerbo and OptiMantra, two long-established providers of electronic medical record and practice management software for health and wellness clinics across the United States, have formally merged, uniting their product ecosystems, teams and technology under a shared strategy aimed at accelerating innovation, strengthening customer experience and expanding market reach.

Anti Fund: $30 Million Fund Closed And Logan Paul Added As General Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Anti Fund has completed the close of its oversubscribed $30 million Anti Fund I, bringing the venture firm’s total assets under management to more than $65 million. The firm, co-founded by Jake Paul and Geoffrey Woo, also announced that Logan Paul has joined as a General Partner as it accelerates its focus on founders building at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and frontier technologies.

Ridley: $6.4 Million Seed Round Raised To Advance AI-Based Real Estate Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Ridley has raised $6.4 million in seed financing to expand its AI-driven home buying and selling platform as the company pushes to reshape real estate around consumer needs. The round was led by Fifth Wall, a major investment firm specializing in technology for the built environment, with participation from 1984 Ventures, 1Sharpe Ventures, Moxxie Ventures, Aglae Ventures, Park Rangers Capital, and several angel investors including executives from Google and Stripe.

Angle Health: $134 Million Raised To Expand AI-Native Benefits Platform For Small And Mid-Sized Employers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Angle Health has secured $134 million in an oversubscribed Series B round as the San Francisco-based company accelerates the scale of its AI-powered health benefits platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Portage led the financing with participation from Blumberg Capital, Mighty Capital, PruVen Capital, SixThirty Ventures, TSVC, Wing VC, and Y Combinator. The round included a mix of equity and debt, bringing the company’s total funding to nearly $200 million.

ProAmpac To Acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging In $1.51 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

ProAmpac announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging from TC Transcontinental for $1.51 billion. This deal will significantly expand the company’s global presence in flexible and sustainable packaging.

Metri Bio: $5 Million Pre-Seed Secured To Advance Next-Generation Endometriosis Therapeutics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Metri Bio, a Boston-based biotechnology company focused on endometrial disease therapeutics, has raised five million dollars in an oversubscribed pre-seed financing round. Pillar VC led the round with participation from Pace Ventures, Slocum Management, Navec Investments, and several angel investors.

Trial Library: $10 Million Raised To Expand Access To Community-Based Clinical Trials

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Trial Library has secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate its efforts to expand access to clinical trials within community healthcare settings. The round was co-led by Next Ventures and SemperVirens Venture Capital, with participation from Sanofi Ventures, Lux Capital, Civilization Ventures, Overwater Ventures, How Women Invest, and other backers.

Oneday Secures $4 Million From Flashpoint To Accelerate AI Powered Entrepreneurship Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Flashpoint has provided $4 million in growth debt financing to Oneday, the technology-powered university that awards accredited business degrees by guiding founders through the process of building real companies. The investment comes from Flashpoint Growth Debt Fund II and supports Oneday's expansion within the United States and other global markets.

Zafran: $60 Million Closed To Advance AI-Native Exposure Management As Adoption Surges

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Zafran Security has secured a $60 million Series C round to advance its AI-native Threat Exposure Management platform and expand globally as enterprises race to counter increasingly automated cyberattacks. The round, led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, PSP Growth, Vintage Investment Partners, and Knollwood Investment, brings the company’s total funding to $130 million and doubles its valuation since its previous raise.

Dandy Acquires Neem To Accelerate Digital Innovation In Dentistry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Dandy has acquired Neem, a Dental Practice Management Software company, in a move that expands its capabilities across product development, user experience, engineering, and practice-focused operational software. The acquisition deepens Dandy’s position in digital restorative dentistry by integrating Neem’s team and technology into its growing ecosystem.

Cadent Expands Video Capabilities With Acquisition Of VuePlanner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

Cadent has completed the acquisition of VuePlanner, a YouTube-focused media intelligence and optimization platform, in a transaction that strengthens Cadent’s position in predictive advertising and expands its reach across major video environments.

Wyckoff Family Acquires Ste. Michelle Wine Estates In Major Washington Wine Industry Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

The Wyckoff Family has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, returning Washington’s largest and most influential wine company to private Washington ownership for the first time in more than fifty years. The acquisition includes all wine brands, facilities, and vineyards associated with Ste. Michelle across the state.

PROLIM Expands Global AI And Cloud Footprint With Acquisition Of Kasmo Digital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2025

PROLIM Corporation has announced the acquisition of Kasmo Digital, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in Salesforce and Snowflake solutions. The deal strengthens PROLIM’s position in Industrial AI, PLM, engineering, and cloud transformation while expanding its capabilities across CRM, data modernization, and agentic AI. Kasmo brings more than 200 consultants and a fast-growing portfolio of enterprise clients across the United States and India.

Vestwell To Buy Accrue 401k

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Vestwell announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Accrue 401k, the entity established to support the Guideline 401(k) plans excluded from Gusto’s purchase of Guideline. The deal positions Vestwell to become the new platform for nearly 30,000 retirement plans and 350,000 savers once the transaction closes, marking a major expansion of its national footprint and strengthening its role as a preferred partner for payroll providers, financial institutions, and government programs.

11 Tribes Ventures: Interview With Founder & Managing Partner Mark Phillips About The Early-Stage VC Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

11 Tribes Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in purpose-driven and high-growth startups while supporting founders with both capital and hands-on strategic guidance. Pulse 2.0 interviewed 11 Tribes Ventures founder and managing partner Mark Phillips to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Soxton AI: $2.5 Million Pre-Seed Raised To Launch AI-Native Legal Platform For Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Soxton AI has emerged from stealth with $2.5 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-driven legal platform designed for early-stage companies. The round was led by Moxxie Ventures, with participation from Strobe, Coalition, Caterina Fake, and Flex. The company reported that hundreds of customers are already using its tools, which automate core legal processes and pair AI with attorney oversight.

Orbital Marine Power: £7 Million Raised To Advance Global Tidal-Stream Projects

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Orbital Marine Power has secured a £7 million investment to accelerate the commercial rollout of its floating tidal-stream technology and support international project development following major new opportunities in Canada. The round includes participation from PXN Ventures, which joins existing shareholders such as Scottish Enterprise.

Equixly: €10 Million Closed To Scale Its Agentic AI Platform For Enterprise API Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Equixly has secured €10 million in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its agentic AI platform designed to automate the discovery of complex API vulnerabilities across modern enterprise environments.

Evertrust: €10 Million Raised To Advance Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Evertrust has raised €10 million in a funding round led by Elephant, marking a major milestone for the France-based digital trust technology provider as it accelerates its expansion across Europe and international markets.

Wrexham AFC Welcomes New Minority Investment From Apollo Sports Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Wrexham AFC has received a new minority investment from Apollo Sports Capital, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, marking a significant step in the club’s long-term growth plan and its ambitions to eventually reach the Premier League. Majority owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds will continue to oversee all club operations as controlling shareholders.

Flint: Majority Investment Raised From Cinven To Advance International Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Cinven announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Flint Global, marking the second investment from its new European mid-market strategy. The deal will be completed by the end of the year. Financial terms were not disclosed.

PAI Partners To Acquire Innovad Group In Global Animal Feed Additives Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

PAI Partners announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Innovad Group, a global supplier of specialty animal feed additives, from IK Partners. The investment comes from the IK IX Fund, and Innovad’s management team, led by CEO Ben Letor, will reinvest as part of the transaction. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Saviynt: $700 Million Series B At $3 Billion Valuation Raised To Advance Identity Security For The AI Era

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Saviynt has raised $700 million in a Series B growth equity round led by KKR at a valuation of approximately $3 billion. The funding round included participation from Sixth Street Growth and TenEleven, along with additional capital from existing Series A investor Carrick Capital Partners. The investment reflects growing institutional conviction that identity security is now foundational for enterprises deploying AI at scale.

Valiantys: Interview With Transformation Consulting Director Cyril Banos About The Atlassian Tool Implementation Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Valiantys helps companies implement, optimize, and manage Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence to improve collaboration, workflows, and enterprise agility. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Valiantys Transformation Consulting Director Cyril Banos.

Microsoft Announces $17.5 Billion Commitment To Expand AI Infrastructure And Workforce Development In India

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Microsoft has unveiled a $17.5 billion investment plan for India, marking the company’s most significant financial commitment in Asia and accelerating its strategy to support the nation’s expansion of AI, cloud, and digital public infrastructure. The four-year initiative, spanning 2026 through 2029, is designed to strengthen hyperscale infrastructure, advance nationwide AI adoption, and deepen the company’s presence across the country’s technology ecosystem.

Emergent Secures Google AI Futures Fund Investment As It Launches E2 Agent And Reaches $25 Million ARR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

Emergent has unveiled its newest agent, E2, announced a strategic investment from Google’s AI Futures Fund, and surpassed $25 million in annual recurring revenue less than five months after launch. The San Francisco-based company, backed by Lightspeed and Y Combinator, is positioning E2 as a significant advancement in AI-driven application development, particularly for users building integration-heavy software.

First Connect Hits $500 Million GWP As Centana Investment Accelerates Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

First Connect had crossed a significant growth threshold after surpassing $500 million in gross written premium in 2025, marking a pivotal milestone one year after Centana Growth Partners acquired a majority stake in the company. The achievement reflects a year of accelerated expansion, new carrier relationships, and heightened adoption of its technology-driven insurance distribution platform.

dacadoo: Interview With Founder, CEO, And President Peter Ohnemus About The Digital Health Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2025

dacadoo is a Swiss-based digital health technology company that licenses a science-backed health scoring and lifestyle engagement platform (for insurers, banks, healthcare providers, and other enterprises) to help measure, motivate, and manage wellness and health risk across populations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed dacadoo founder, president, and CEO Peter Ohnemus to gain a deeper understanding of the company.