Innovation

SullivanCotter Expands Valuation Capabilities With Acquisition Of Huron Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

SullivanCotter, an independent consulting firm specializing in total rewards programs, workforce solutions, and data products for health care and not-for-profit organizations, has acquired the health care valuation services team from Huron.

Proxima Fusion: $2 Billion Alpha Project Anchors Plan For Europe’s First Commercial Stellarator Power Plant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Munich-based fusion energy company Proxima Fusion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Free State of Bavaria, RWE, and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics to build what the partners describe as the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant in Europe.

Seraphim: $100+ Million Early-Stage SpaceTech Fund Exceeds Target To Back Next Generation Of Space Disruptors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Seraphim, a UK-headquartered SpaceTech investment group with offices in the US and Germany, announced the latest closing of its early-stage venture fund, exceeding its previous $100 million target. With this close, the firm now manages more than $550 million in active funds, reinforcing its position as a global leader in SpaceTech investment.

Cemex To Buy All Assets Of Omega Products

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Cemex announced it has reached an agreement to acquire all assets of Omega Products International, a leading stucco manufacturer in the western United States that generates approximately $23 million in EBITDA per year.

Gambit Security: $61 Million Raised To Build AI-Native Enterprise Resilience Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Gambit Security has emerged from stealth with $61 million in Seed and Series A funding to help enterprises strengthen resilience across their entire technology stack. The capital was raised in under 12 months from Spark Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Cyberstarts.

Harper Insure: $47 Million Series A Raised To Build The Insurance Company Every Business Deserves

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Harper Insure, an AI-native commercial insurance brokerage, announced it has raised $47 million in combined seed and Series A funding to expand its technology-driven approach to commercial insurance. The company said the round marks the largest publicly disclosed Series A ever raised by a Black founder.

Zetrix AI: $40 Million IFC Investment To Expand Digital Public Infrastructure Across ASEAN

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

The World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation has invested RM155.6 million, or $40 million, in Malaysia-based Zetrix AI Berhad to support the expansion of digital public infrastructure services in Malaysia and emerging markets across ASEAN and beyond.

Worldline: €37 Million Strategic Sale Of Indian Payment Activities To BillDesk

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Worldline announced the strategic sale of its Indian payment activities to BillDesk as part of a broader effort to sharpen its focus on core European payment operations and streamline resource allocation.

Profound: $96 Million Series C Raised At $1 Billion Valuation For AI-Native Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Profound announced it has raised a $96 million Series C at a $1 billion valuation, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Existing investors Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Saga VC, South Park Commons, and Evantic also participated in the round.

Astelia: $35 Million Raised To Advance AI-Powered Exposure Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Astelia, an AI-native cybersecurity platform founded by leaders of Israel’s National Red Team, has raised $35 million in combined seed and Series A funding to expand its AI-driven exposure management capabilities. The round was led by Index Ventures and Team8, with participation from Holly ventures. The company is already working with dozens of customers, including leading Fortune 500 companies.

Jeh Aerospace: Interview With Founder & CEO Vishal Sanghavi About The Space And Defense Components Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Jeh Aerospace is a software-driven manufacturing company that provides high-precision aerospace and defense components—specifically aerostructures and aero-engine parts—using AI and robotics to accelerate supply chain production for global customers. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Jeh Aerospace founder and CEO Vishal Sanghavi to learn more.

Spirit AI: $280 Million Raised To Scale Embodied AI Through ‘Dirty Data’ Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Spirit AI has raised $280 million to scale the deployment of its general-purpose embodied models, as the industry shifts toward Scaling Law-driven VLA architectures. The funding comes from a diverse group of global financial and strategic investors and supports the company’s push to expand large-scale physical AI systems trained on real-world data.

Avisi Technologies: $10.7 Million Series A Raised To Advance Novel Glaucoma Device Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

Avisi Technologies, a clinical-stage ophthalmic medical device company, announced the closing of a $10.7 million Series A financing round to advance development of its investigational VisiPlate glaucoma treatment and support its pivotal SAPPHIRE clinical trial. The round was led by MedVenture Partners, with participation from new investors Sherpa Healthcare Partners, SNBL-Gemseki, SBI US Gateway Fund, Golden Seeds, and OneOneFive. Existing investors, including Good Growth Capital, Accanto Partners, Life Sciences Greenhouse Investment, and Quaker Capital Investments, also participated. As part of the financing, Justin Fukuyama, MS, MBA, Partner at MedVenture Partners, has joined Avisi’s Board of Directors.

NationGraph: $18 Million Raised To Expand AI Platform For Public Sector Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 1, 2026

NationGraph, an AI-native intelligence platform for businesses selling to government agencies, announced it has raised $18 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Perplexity’s Fund, XYZ Venture Capital, Reach Capital, and angel investors. The round, which closed in Q4 2025, brings the company’s total funding to $22.5 million.

Prophet Security: Strategic Investment From Amex Ventures And Citi Ventures To Advance Agentic AI SOC Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Prophet Security, a provider of Agentic AI solutions for security operations, announced strategic investments from Amex Ventures and Citi Ventures to accelerate adoption of its Agentic AI SOC Platform. The funding is aimed at helping security operations center teams respond to threats faster and with greater accuracy as cyberattacks grow in speed and complexity.

Heidi: Healthcare AI Platform Launches Heidi Evidence And Acquires UK Clinical AI Company AutoMedica

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Heidi, a Melbourne-based healthcare AI platform, announced the launch of Heidi Evidence and the acquisition of UK-based clinical AI company AutoMedica as it expands beyond documentation into real-time clinical reasoning and communications. The company also introduced Heidi Comms, an AI partner designed to help healthcare teams manage patient calls, bookings, reminders, and follow-ups.

Joby Aviation Acquires Avionyx To Support FAA Certification Testing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Joby Aviation, a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has acquired Avionyx, an established aerospace software engineering firm, to support its aircraft type certification program with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Haworth: Commercial Furniture Manufacturer Acquires Majority Stake In Tayco

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Haworth, a leading global manufacturer of commercial furniture and interior solutions, announced that it has acquired a majority shareholding in Tayco, a Toronto-based manufacturer of office furniture and case goods.

Banco Santander: €20 Billion Profit Goal By 2028 Following Webster Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Banco Santander, the Spain-based global banking group, has unveiled a new strategic plan targeting more than €20 billion in annual profit by 2028, following its Webster deal and broader expansion efforts across key markets.

Seven Hills Capital: $235 Million Fund II Closed For Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 28, 2026

Seven Hills Capital announced the first-and-final closing of its oversubscribed sophomore fund, Seven Hills Capital Fund II, L.P., reaching its $235 million hard cap in less than three months. The closing follows the firm’s $125 million Fund I raise completed two years ago.

Flox Intelligence: $3 Million Raised To Scale AI Wildlife Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Flox Intelligence, a wildlife intelligence company building AI systems designed to prevent human-wildlife conflict across critical infrastructure, has raised $3 million in a Seed+ round led by Tilia Impact Ventures. The round also included participation from Satgana, GENIUS NY operated by CenterState CEO, J.O.S.S., and existing investors Unconventional Ventures and Almi Invest.

Dwelly: $93 Million Raised To Scale AI-Powered UK Lettings Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Dwelly, a London-based AI-first lettings and property management platform, has raised $93 million in funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from Begin Capital, s16vc – Founders for Founders Fund, and Trinity Capital. For this round, Trinity Capital said it committed $50 million in growth capital to support the company’s expansion across the UK.

BeyondMath: $18.5 Million Seed Round Completed To Scale Foundational Physics AI Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Cambridge-born deeptech company BeyondMath has completed its $18.5 million Seed round following a $10 million extension led by Cambridge Innovation Capital, with participation from existing investors UP.Partners, Insight Partners, and InMotion Ventures.

OMCO Solar: Solar Tracker Manufacturer Acquired By MacLean-Fogg

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

OMCO Solar, a U.S. factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions, has been acquired by MacLean-Fogg, a family-owned, U.S.-based manufacturing enterprise. The transaction brings together two domestic manufacturing platforms, positioning OMCO for continued growth in the U.S. tracker and fixed-tilt markets.

Nexus Precision Health: Acquisition Of Leal Health To Accelerate Precision Medicine At Scale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Nexus Precision Health, a precision medicine technology company, announced it has acquired Leal Health, an AI-powered patient decision-support platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Foodforecast: €8 Million Raised For AI Food Waste Forecasting Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Cologne-based AI foodtech company Foodforecast has raised €8 million in a Series A funding round aimed at expanding its artificial-intelligence-driven demand and production forecasting platform across European markets. The round was co-led by SHIFT Invest and the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), with participation from existing investors including Future Food Fund and Aeronaut Invest.

Robo.ai Acquires 51% Equity Interest In Chinasky Car Trading

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Robo.ai, a technology company building a global artificial intelligence machine economy platform, has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire a 51% equity interest in Chinasky Car Trading FZE, an automotive trading company based in the United Arab Emirates.

Energea: $100 Million Commitment Launches LATAM Renewable Energy Portfolio In Colombia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Energea, a global renewable energy developer and operator, has launched its LATAM Energy Portfolio, committing $100 million to distributed solar projects across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, beginning with a secured credit facility in Colombia.

Autosana: $3.2 Million Raised For Agentic QA Platform For iOS, Android, And Web Apps

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Autosana, known as the first agentic QA platform for iOS, Android, and web apps, has raised $3.2 million in funding. The round included backing from Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, Phosphor Capital, DeVC, 468 Capital, and angel investors, including Paul Graham, YC alumni, and executives from companies such as Meta, Netflix, Coinbase, and Robinhood.

Sperry Labs: Interview With Co-Founder Kevin Langdon About The Ball 2

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 27, 2026

Sperry Labs is a Pennsylvania-based firm that designs and develops innovative digital products, including mobile apps, games, IoT technology, and software for smart devices. Pulse 2.0 interview Sperry Labs co-founder Kevin Langdon to learn more.