Innovation

Yorkville America Equities: Truth Social Funds Completes Acquisition Of Point Bridge America First ETF Under MAGA Ticker

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Yorkville America Equities has completed the acquisition and reorganization of the Point Bridge America First ETF into the Truth Social Funds family. The fund has been renamed the Truth Social America First ETF and will continue trading on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol MAGA.

Health Endeavors Launches AI Care Suite And Secures Growth Investment From Decathlon Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Health Endeavors has launched an artificial intelligence-powered care management suite and received a strategic growth-debt investment from Decathlon Capital Partners.

Cheiron Raises $8 Million Seed Round Led By Menlo Ventures For AI-Native Drug Development Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Cheiron has raised $8 million in seed funding to develop an artificial intelligence-native operating system for managing drug development programs. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, with backing and strategic support from investors and industry leaders including Moderna co-founder and MIT Institute Professor Robert Langer, former Pfizer Chief Medical Officer Freda Lewis-Hall, Chai Discovery co-founder and CEO Josh Meier, and former Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan.

Freight Hero Raises $5 Million Seed Round Led By Field Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Freight Hero has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its artificial intelligence-powered service for managing freight brokers' back-office operations. The round was led by Field Ventures, with participation from Flybridge Capital, Tip Top VC and Front Porch Venture Partners. The financing brings Freight Hero's total funding to more than $6 million.

Cathedral Reportedly Raises $160 Million At $1.4 Billion Valuation For AI-Powered Military Cyber Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Cathedral, a newly formed defense technology startup founded by former Department of Government Efficiency employees, has raised $160 million at a $1.4 billion valuation, according to Reuters. Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital reportedly led the round, with representatives from both venture capital firms taking seats on Cathedral's board.

Boundless Futures Foundation: Interview With Co-Founder Soon Hagerty About Supporting Female Founders Building For Growth And Good

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Boundless Futures Foundation is a private family foundation that provides grants and mentorship to female founders building purpose-driven businesses that address social issues. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Boundless Futures Foundation Co-Founder Soon Hagerty to learn more.

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Board Elects Alandra Washington As Newest Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's board of directors welcomed Dr. Alandra Washington, chief transformation and organizational effectiveness officer of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as a newly elected board member during its quarterly meeting held last month.

vybe Urgent Care Expands With Acquisition Of Liberty Urgent Care Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

vybe urgent care, the leading urgent care provider in the greater Philadelphia market, announced the acquisition of Liberty Urgent Care's centers in Horsham and Hatfield, Pennsylvania, growing vybe's network from 16 to 18 centers. Both centers will be rebranded as vybe urgent care locations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Biscuit Belly Acquires 35 Maple Street Biscuit Company Locations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Biscuit Belly announced the acquisition of 35 locations from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a subsidiary of Cracker Barrel, in a move the company said will accelerate its expansion across the Southeast and bring Biscuit Belly to more than 60 units by the end of 2028. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Galaxy Digital Announces Pricing Of $3.507 Billion Of Senior Secured Notes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Galaxy Digital Inc. announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Galaxy Helios Data Centers II LLC, has priced a $3.507 billion private offering of 9.875% senior secured notes due 2031. The offering is expected to close on July 28, 2026, subject to market and other conditions.

Khosla Ventures Reportedly In Talks To Raise $5.5 Billion In New Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Khosla Ventures, an early investor in OpenAI, is in discussions to raise up to $5.5 billion across a new group of venture capital funds, according to a Bloomberg report.

Johnson & Johnson Receives FDA Market Authorization For Its OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted De Novo authorization for the OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System, which the company describes as the world's first table-integrated soft tissue robotic system. The system received marketing authorization for multiple general surgery procedures, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, gastric sleeve, small bowel resection, appendectomy, lysis of adhesions, fundoplication, and hiatal hernia repair.

Amazon Business Reaches $60 Billion In Annualized Gross Sales, Serving Over 11 Million Organizations Worldwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Amazon announced that Amazon Business reached $60 billion in annualized gross sales in the second quarter, now serving more than 11 million organizations worldwide. More than 1.8 million new organizations joined Amazon Business so far this year, contributing to that growth.

OpenAI Outlines Commitments For AI Infrastructure Project In Effingham County, Georgia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

OpenAI announced initial commitments guiding Project Camellia, a long-term data center project it is designing and developing in Effingham County, Georgia. To support the facility, OpenAI is contracting with Georgia Power Company for 3.2 gigawatts of power, to be delivered in phases between 2028 and 2032.

Omio Raises $10 Million From Granite-Integral To Accelerate Japan And Southeast Asia Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Omio announced a $10 million strategic investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate its expansion across Japan and Southeast Asia. The investment was revealed just days after Omio announced an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, reflecting the travel platform's broader effort to strengthen its international presence and expand the transportation options available to customers.

Xentra Secures £2.7 Million Investment From Maven

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Xentra, a Leeds-based digital security specialist, secured a £2.7 million growth capital investment from Maven, advised by K3 Deal Advisory. Xentra provides subscription-based cyber security, safeguarding, and compliance solutions, supporting more than 90 organizations, including Leeds United Football Club, Leeds Bradford Airport, Vista Technology Support, and JT Atkinson.

GA Group Acquires Family Law Litigation Support Firm Trampe Settles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Great American Holdings, operating as GA Group, has acquired Trampe Settles, a Dallas-based family law litigation support firm. GA Group is a provider of financial advisory, valuation, asset disposition, and investment banking services and is majority owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

REMADE Announces $4.86 Million In New Technology Research To Increase Materials Recovery, Remanufacturing, And Recycling In U.S. Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

The REMADE Institute, a 150-member public-private partnership established with the U.S. Department of Energy through an initial investment of $140 million, announced $4.86 million in new technology research, selecting 10 new research demonstration, verification and validation projects in its latest round of funding.

Epitel Raises $26 Million Series B To Expand Wireless Remote EEG Monitoring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Epitel has raised $26 million in Series B financing to expand its wireless brain-monitoring technology and make extended electroencephalogram testing more accessible outside traditional hospital settings. The round was co-led by Catalyst Health Ventures and Genoa Ventures, with participation from new and existing investors. Epitel will use the funding to expand the commercial availability of its REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System and support broader adoption by healthcare providers.

Frenos Raises $1.52 Million Seed Extension To Advance AI-Powered OT Penetration Testing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Frenos has raised a $1.52 million seed extension to expand its artificial intelligence-powered platform for continuously testing the security of operational technology environments. The round was led by Momenta and Exposition Ventures, with participation from Riptide Ventures. The financing brings Frenos' total funding to $6.4 million.

Auben Realty Expands Atlanta Presence With Acquisition Of Peach State Property Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Auben Realty announced the acquisition of Peach State Property Management, a Metro Atlanta-based property management company managing approximately 168 residential units. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ASUENE Raises $87 Million Series D Led By BlackRock And Temasek’s Decarbonization Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

ASUENE has raised $87 million in Series D funding to expand its artificial intelligence-powered sustainability management platform and pursue acquisitions across Europe, North America and Asia. The round was led by Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek focused on growth-stage businesses supporting the transition to a net-zero economy.

NVIDIA And Industry Leaders Launch Open Secure AI Alliance For AI Safety And Cybersecurity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

NVIDIA and more than 35 technology, cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence organizations have formed the Open Secure AI Alliance to develop open technologies for protecting software, AI agents and critical digital infrastructure.

Workstreet Secures Strategic Growth Investment From Coalesce Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Workstreet has received a strategic growth investment from Coalesce Capital to expand its artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity and compliance services for companies operating in regulated industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Christopher Kercher Launches Kercher Law, A Litigation Practice Built For The AI Era

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Christopher Kercher announced the launch of Kercher Law PLLC, a litigation practice he describes as built from the ground up for the AI era, following 17 years at Quinn Emanuel, where he founded the firm's AI & Data Analytics litigation group.

Nasdaq To Acquire Dasseti, Expanding eVestment’s Institutional Network And AI-Powered Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Nasdaq has entered into an agreement to acquire Dasseti, a due diligence and monitoring platform using AI to serve investment consultants, institutional investors, and asset managers across public and private markets. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

M&G Invests €86 Million In French Food Logistics Acquisitions For Leading Retailers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

M&G Real Estate announced it has completed two logistics acquisitions in France totaling €86 million on behalf of its €5.2 billion M&G European Property Fund. The properties are leased to leading French food retailers Groupe Intermarché and Biocoop on long-term agreements.

AMFEC And Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann Deepen Strategic Partnership With New Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

The American Food Equipment Company announced it is deepening its long-standing collaboration with Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG, with Seydelmann acquiring a 50 percent stake in AMFEC. Financial terms were not disclosed. AMFEC will continue production of its equipment in Caldwell, Idaho.

ASUENE Acquires UK Supply Chain Carbon Management Platform Secaro

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

ASUENE, one of Asia's fastest-growing AI sustainability-integrated companies, announced it has completed the acquisition of Secaro, a UK-based supply chain carbon management platform, marking its eighth acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Coverwatch Raises $4.5 Million Pre-Seed Round Led by CoFound and Restive Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Coverwatch has raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding led by CoFound and Restive Ventures, with participation from KFund, Liquid2 Ventures, Manresa Ventures, Movi Collective, and Prompt Capital, among others. The company is building an artificial intelligence-driven commercial insurance broker designed to work solely for the client rather than earning commission tied to premium size.