Innovation

Atomic Unveils Integrated Venture Platform To Advance MedTech Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Atomic has officially launched as a service model designed to help MedTech startups transition from early-stage innovation to investor-ready ventures. The new platform, developed through a collaboration among industry leaders Goodwin, Three Bridges, and Match Health Collective, offers a fully integrated suite of legal, financial, and strategic services that equip founders to navigate today’s complex venture landscape.

Foxglove: $40 Million Series B Raised To Advance Data Infrastructure For The Physical AI Revolution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Foxglove announced it has raised $40 million in Series B funding to accelerate development of its data and observability platform for Physical AI. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with continued support from Eclipse and Amplify Partners.

Sandy Health Secures Pre-Seed Funding To Build AI-Driven Operations Platform For Hospitals And Care Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Sandy Health, an AI-powered healthcare operations platform that aims to remove administrative barriers and improve patient care, announced the successful close of its pre-seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company is developing technology that automates time-consuming workflows, helping hospitals and care teams reclaim hours each day for patient-focused activities.

Forterra: $238 Million Series C Raised To Expand Leadership In Defense Autonomy And Interoperable Mission Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Forterra, a leading developer of autonomous and interoperable systems for defense and logistics, has announced the closure of a $238 million Series C funding round, comprising both equity and debt. The round was led by Moore Strategic Ventures, with participation from new investors including Salesforce Ventures, Franklin Templeton, Balyasny Asset Management, 645 Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, 9Yards Capital, and NightDragon. Existing backers, including XYZ Venture Capital, Hedosophia, and Enlightenment Capital, also participated. And Crescent Cove doubled its commitment through both equity and debt financing, continuing its support since Forterra’s Series A in 2021.

RBI And CPE Launch $350 Million Growth Plan To Triple Burger King’s Presence In China

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has announced a new joint venture with Chinese investment firm CPE to drive Burger King’s next phase of growth in China, marking one of the brand’s most ambitious global expansion initiatives to date. CPE will invest $350 million in primary capital to expand Burger King China's footprint from approximately 1,250 restaurants to more than 4,000 by 2035.

OnRamp: $15 Million Series A Raised to Expand AI Capabilities And Accelerate Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

OnRamp, a Boston-based intelligent customer onboarding and engagement platform, announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), with participation from existing investors Contour, Javelin, Pear, and others. This round brings the company’s total funding to $27 million.

Skims: $225 Million Raised At $5 Billion Valuation To Advance Global Store Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Skims, the apparel and shapewear brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, has raised $225 million in new funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, which has pushed the company’s valuation to $5 billion. The deal represents one of the most significant private capital raises for a U.S. consumer brand this year, reflecting Skims’ rapid ascent as it approaches $1 billion in annual net sales just six years after its 2019 debut. Funds affiliated with BDT and MSD Partners also joined the round.

Elvee: Interview With Founder & CEO Raz Dar About The Enterprise Workflow Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Elvee is a company that develops AI-driven automation solutions for enterprise workflows. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Elvee founder and CEO Raz Dar to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Liminal Data: Interview With Co-Founder & EVP Of Innovation Don Kasper About The Identity Intelligence Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Liminal Data is a company that provides secure data collaboration and identity intelligence solutions for organizations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Liminal Data co-founder and EVP of Innovation Don Kasper to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Damen Buys I.M.E Group To Expand UK Service Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd, marking a significant expansion of its service capabilities in the United Kingdom. The acquisition follows years of close collaboration between Damen Services and I.M.E since the establishment of Damen’s UK Service Hub in 2021.

WiSP: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Liat Kaplan About The Wellness And Safety Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

WiSP is a wellness and safety consumption platform designed to provide real-time awareness. Pulse 2.0 interviewed WiSP co-founder and CEO Liat Kaplan to gain a deeper understanding of the platform.

WakeCap Buys Trackfy To Expand Into Latin America And Build The Standard For Industrial Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

WakeCap Technologies has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of Trackfy, a leading Brazilian provider of workforce safety and operational tracking solutions. The move marks the Saudi company’s entry into Latin America and reflects its commitment to scaling globally while deepening its capabilities across the construction and industrial sectors.

QAD | Redzone Acquires Kavida.ai To Accelerate Agentic AI Automation Across Global Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

QAD | Redzone has announced the acquisition of Kavida Technologies Ltd (Kavida.ai), a UK-based pioneer in agentic AI for industrial companies, as part of its strategy to accelerate its Champion AI roadmap and transform manufacturing and supply chain workflows with intelligent automation. The deal, pending UK regulatory approval, is expected to bring immediate operational impact to manufacturers by automating procurement and supply chain functions and freeing up nearly half of a buyer’s daily workload.

IBM Accelerates Quantum Roadmap With New Nighthawk and Loon Processors, Qiskit Advancements, And Fabrication Breakthroughs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

IBM announced significant advancements in quantum computing during its annual Quantum Developer Conference, marking significant progress toward achieving quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. The company unveiled new processors, software breakthroughs, and fabrication improvements aimed at accelerating the path toward practical, scalable quantum systems.

Teradar Raises $150 Million To Launch World’s First Terahertz Vision Sensor For Next-Gen Vehicle Safety

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Teradar has officially emerged from stealth with the introduction of the world’s first commercial terahertz (THz) vision sensor. This breakthrough could redefine the future of automotive safety and autonomous driving. The $150 million Series B round was led by VXI Capital with participation from IBEX Investors, Capricorn Investment Group, The Engine Ventures (MIT), and Lockheed Martin Ventures. This capital will be used to accelerate production, scale integration with global OEMs, and expand applications in defense, healthcare, and industrial automation.

Modulight Biotherapeutics: $12.2 Million Seed Round Raised To Pioneer Light-Based Therapies For Neurological Disorders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Modulight Biotherapeutics announced the closing of its $12.2 million Seed funding round to accelerate the development of its novel optogenetic therapy platform targeting neurological disorders. The round was led by Jibe Ventures and LocalGlobe, with additional participation from Nexus Neurotech Ventures, RedSeed VC, Secret Chord Ventures, Fresh Fund, Saras Capital, SilverArc Capital, and Sha’ar Mivnim.

Lucky Energy: $25 Million Series B Raised To Accelerate National Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Lucky Energy, one of the fastest-growing energy beverage brands in the United States, announced it has raised $25 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Paine Schwartz Partners. The round included participation from existing investors and new backers such as North Fifth Services, Sequel, and Joyance Partners.

Morgan Stanley And GSA Acquire $1 Billion U.S. Student Housing Portfolio, Expanding To 50 Properties Across 23 States

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and Global Student Accommodation (GSA) have completed the acquisition of a $1 billion portfolio of eight student housing assets across Tier 1 U.S. university markets. The off-market transaction, one of the largest student housing deals in the United States and globally this year, was made through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) and marks another milestone in the partnership’s U.S. expansion strategy.

Denali Expands Food Waste Recycling Network Across the Carolinas With Acquisition of SMART Recycling

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of food and organic materials, announced the acquisition of Charleston-based SMART Recycling, a leading provider of food waste collection and recycling services in South Carolina and North Carolina. The acquisition strengthens Denali’s position as the top provider of sustainable food recycling solutions across the Carolinas.

Turnspire Capital Partners Forms The LifeLine Group Through Dual Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Turnspire Capital Partners has announced that an affiliate has acquired LifeLine Foods and ICM Biofuels, combining both operations to form The LifeLine Group. The newly established platform will operate its food division as LifeLine Foods and its biofuels business under the rebranded name LifeLine Biofuels. Turnspire partnered with AgraMarke Quality Grains, Inc., a Missouri-based cooperative of corn farmers, in the formation of LifeLine.

Reconomy Strengthens U.S. Footprint With Seventh Platform Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

London-based circular economy services specialist Reconomy has announced the acquisition of Integrated Waste Analysts (IWA), headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, in a move that significantly accelerates its North American growth strategy. IWA becomes the seventh acquisition made by Reconomy’s U.S. platform in just over a year, reinforcing the company’s bid to become a major waste-and-recycling operator in the world’s largest market.

BW Design Group Acquires Malisko To Enhance National Leadership In System Integration And Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

BW Design Group, a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and a leading system integrator serving clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and advanced technology sectors, has announced the acquisition of Malisko, a nationally recognized system integration and automation company.

FNZ Raises $650 Million To Accelerate Global Wealth Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Global wealth management platform FNZ has raised $650 million in new equity funding from its existing institutional shareholders to bolster its long-term business strategy and global expansion. The funding round demonstrates strong confidence in the company’s leadership team, technological innovation, and strategic vision for the future of wealth management.

Brad Englert: Interview With The Author, Advisor, And Technologist

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Brad Englert is the former Chief Information Officer at The University of Texas at Austin who now leads Brad Englert Advisory, which offers IT consulting and career mentoring and coaching. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Brad Englert to gain a better understanding of his background.

24 Seven Acquires Markacy To Strengthen AI-Driven Marketing And Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

24 Seven has acquired New York–based marketing consulting firm Markacy, strengthening its position as a leader in marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions. The deal expands 24 Seven’s end-to-end marketing capabilities and deepens its expertise in AI consulting, which is increasingly sought after by clients across industries. The acquisition marks the company’s 12th overall and fourth in 2025, reflecting its accelerating growth trajectory under the backing of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners.

Rain Acquires Uptop to Deliver Integrated Stablecoin Rewards Across Enterprise Card and Wallet Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Rain has acquired Uptop, an onchain rewards platform that converts everyday card purchases into loyalty for users, brands, and sponsors. The deal expands Rain’s full-stack infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payments and brings integrated rewards into its enterprise-grade platform.

Humanix: $18 Million Raised To Transform Cybersecurity By Defending The Human Layer From Social Engineering Attacks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Humanix announced that it has raised $18 million in combined Seed and Series A funding to combat social engineering attacks in real time, protecting enterprises and their employees from one of the fastest-growing threats in cybersecurity. Acrew Capital led the company’s latest round, while BoldStart Ventures led the Seed round. Humanix’s platform is already being used by leaders in finance, hospitality, and other industries that face growing risks from hackers exploiting people rather than code.

Sweet Security: $75 Million Secured To Power Next-Generation AI And Cloud Runtime Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Sweet Security has raised $75 million in Series B funding led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Munich Re Ventures, Glilot Capital Partners, and Key1 Capital. The new investment brings the company’s total funding to $120 million. It will accelerate global expansion, product innovation, and customer adoption for its unified Runtime CNAPP platform across cloud and AI environments.

Aclarion: Interview With CEO Brent Ness About The Digital Health Company Addressing A Worldwide Epidemic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Aclarion develops an MRI-based and cloud-enabled software platform to help identify the source of chronic low back pain. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Aclarion CEO Brent Ness to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Franklin Templeton Expands Benji Technology Platform To Canton Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

The Canton Network announced that Franklin Templeton’s Benji Technology Platform has expanded onto the Canton Blockchain, providing institutional clients with direct access to tokenized investment products. The collaboration strengthens Canton’s position as a leading blockchain network for regulated digital financial markets while enhancing liquidity and interoperability across institutions.