Innovation

Wealthspire Onboards $1.9 Billion Firm Axia Advisory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Wealthspire announced that its Fiducient Advisors division has acquired Axia Advisory, an Indianapolis-based retirement plan consulting and investment advisory firm with approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management or advisement as of the end of 2025.

Idle Smart: Interview With Founder & CEO Jeff Lynch About The Commercial Trucking Maintenance Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Idle Smart provides an automated engine start-stop, idle management, and predictive maintenance solution for commercial trucking fleets, designed to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and maintenance costs while ensuring cabin comfort and battery protection. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Idle Smart founder and CEO Jeff Lynch to learn more.

Sportsbox AI: Bryson DeChambeau-Led Group Acquires Company To Launch AI Golf Coaching Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

A group of investors led by Bryson DeChambeau has acquired Sportsbox AI, a company specializing in kinematic AI and 3D motion capture technology for sports training. Alongside the acquisition, the company introduced Sportsbox AI Motion Intelligence, known as SAMI, a next-generation AI coaching assistant set to launch within the Sportsbox 3DGolf app later this year.

Booz Allen Hamilton: Acquisition Of Defy Security Completed To Expand AI-Driven Cyber Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Booz Allen Hamilton announced it has completed its acquisition of Defy Security, a move aimed at strengthening its advanced cybersecurity offerings amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Modus: $85 Million Raised For AI-Native Accounting Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Modus, an AI-native audit technology platform and holding company, announced it has raised $85 million in seed and Series A funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered audit tools and expand partnerships with accounting firms.

Felix: $1.7 Million Raised For AI Workflow Platform For Professional Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Felix has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to advance its hyperautomation platform designed for legal, finance, and insurance firms. The round was led by XYZ Venture Capital, with participation from angel investors including current and former leaders from major technology companies.

Routeware Acquires PermiServ To Expand UK Local Authority Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Routeware, a provider of AI-powered waste and environmental services technology, has acquired PermiServ, a UK-based leader in garden waste permit management for local authorities. The deal strengthens Routeware’s presence in the United Kingdom and expands its ability to support councils with integrated, end-to-end service platforms.

Atlas: $6 Million Raised For AI-Powered Accounting Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Atlas, a Singapore-headquartered technology company, announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven accounting platform and expand its footprint in North America. The round was co-led by Accel and Stellaris, two early-stage venture capital firms, with the capital earmarked for product development, partner network growth, and go-to-market acceleration in a global accounting market valued at over $150 billion.

Flux: Interview With Founder & CEO Matthias Wagner About The AI-Native Hardware Design Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Flux - which recently closed on a new office in San Francisco - is a company providing a browser-based, AI-native hardware design platform that streamlines the creation of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronics, aiming to make hardware development as accessible and collaborative as modern software engineering. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Flux founder and CEO Matthias Wagner to learn more.

Latino Community Foundation: $50 Million In Grantmaking To Expand National Support For Latino Communities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

The Latino Community Foundation announced that it has surpassed $50 million in total grantmaking since 2018, supporting more than 550 nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening Latino communities across the United States. The milestone comes alongside over $3 million in new grants distributed in the first quarter of 2026 and the launch of its first national fund.