Innovation

Keyfactor: Interview With CEO Jordan Rackie About The Digital Trust Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Keyfactor is a company that brings digital trust to the hyper-connected world by empowering organizations to build and maintain secure, trusted connections across every device, workload, and machine. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Keyfactor CEO Jordan Rackie to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

J.S. Held To Buy Restructuring Firm MorrisAnderson

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Global consulting firm J.S. Held announced its acquisition of MorrisAnderson, a leading expert in financial restructuring and operational consulting. This deal expands J.S. Held's capabilities in turnaround, restructuring, bankruptcy, transaction, and dispute advisory services, enabling businesses to address complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

Greenlight Networks To Buy Loop Internet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Greenlight Networks, a fiber-to-the-home internet provider, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Loop Internet, a locally owned fiber internet provider based in Scranton, PA.

Clear Capital: Strategic Investment Raised From GTCR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Leading private equity firm GTCR has made a significant investment in Clear Capital (a top player in real estate analytics, data solutions, and valuation technology). This collaboration includes working with Clear Capital’s co-founder and CEO, Duane Andrews, to support the company's growth and enhance its market position.

Plexāā: $4.5 Million Raised For Advancing BLOOM43 Platform For Breast Surgery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Plexāā, a startup known for its BLOOM43 medical device for breast surgery, has announced the completion of a $4.5 million funding extension. Plexāā has been backed by TCP Health Ventures (the dedicated healthcare investment arm of The Capital Partnership group of companies), which led the Seed Round. This extension round comprises existing and new investors, including TCP. Further investment includes over $1.6 million in i4i grant funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and $1.3 million from Thena Capital, a London-based VC firm backed by the British Business Bank and focused on digital health and fast-tracked Medtech.

SiPearl: €130 Million Series A Closed For Energy-Efficient Processors For Supercomputing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

SiPearl, a company developing European high-performance, energy-efficient processors for supercomputing and AI, has secured the final closing of its €130 million Series A funding with a third tranche of €32 million.

RoofMarketplace: $7 Million Series A Raised To Improve The Roofing Claims Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

RoofMarketplace, a platform transforming the roofing claims process, has entered a new growth phase under the leadership of CEO Scott Holewinski, following a $7 million Series A funding round led by Wingra Capital. This investment will help simplify property claims.

Pendo: Acquisition Of Predictive Analytics Platform Forwrd.ai

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Pendo, a software experience management platform, has acquired Forwrd.ai, an Israel-based no-code predictive analytics platform. This technology enables business leaders to create custom AI models for forecasting customer churn, identifying upsell opportunities, and evaluating lead quality, without requiring data scientists or engineers.

AIA Contract Documents: Strategic Growth Investment Raised From WCAS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) announced that it has acquired a majority stake in AIA Contract Documents (ACD), the leading platform for risk management and workflow in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors.

Moog: $63 Million Acquisition Of COTSWORKS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Moog, a designer and manufacturer specializing in high-performance precision motion and fluid controls, has acquired COTSWORKS for $63 million. COTSWORKS manufactures fiber optic transceiver components for aerospace and defense, and the deal was financed through cash and Moog’s Class A common stock.

Guestlist: Interview With CEO Michelle Nemirovsky About Building The Ultimate Wedding-Planning Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Guestlist is a wedding-planning app designed to streamline guest communication and coordination for a more seamless event experience. Think of it as a private social network for your wedding, and you can say goodbye to lost paper invites and forgotten wedding websites. With Guestlist, keeping your guests informed and engaged has never been easier. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Guestlist CEO Michelle Nemirovsky to learn more about the company.

Synfini: $8.9 Million Discovery Funding Secured For Speed Small Molecule Drug Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Synfini, an AI-driven chemistry automation, announced an $8.9 million expansion of its funding round, led by JSL Health Capital and supported by a strong group of early-stage investors. This brings Synfini’s total funding to $53 million, consisting of non-dilutive grants and venture investments. The round was led by JSL Health, which joins top venture firms and deep science investors, including SRI Ventures, WERU Investments, Ferocity Capital, High Water Venture Partners, Foothill Ventures, Trust Ventures, Gaingels, and Mana Ventures.

Próspera: Interview With Founder & CEO Erick Brimen About The Startup Zone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Próspera is a startup zone with a regulatory system designed for entrepreneurs to build better, cheaper, and faster than anywhere else in the world. Basically, like a Hong Kong but in the Americas, and run by a private developer. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Próspera founder and CEO Erick Brimen to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Klearcom: Interview With Co-Founder & CTO Satish Barot About The Customer Call Path Testing Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Klearcom is a leading Customer Call Path Testing platform, assisting global organizations with real-time contact center testing. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Klearcom co-founder and CTO Satish Barot to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Boldstart Ventures: $250 Million Fund VII Launched For Investing In Autonomous Enterprise Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Boldstart Ventures, the inception fund for technical founders building the autonomous enterprise, announced the close of Fund VII, a $250 million vehicle dedicated to backing bold technical teams from the very first commit.

Five Lakes Manufacturing: Investment Raised From Valesco Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Valesco has announced the completion of its fifth platform investment in Valesco Fund III. The investment is in Five Lakes Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of commercial and architectural wood doors based in Clinton Township, MI.

Acquisition.com: ACQ Ventures Launched For Partnering With Entrepreneurs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Acquisition.com, a private investment and advisory firm founded by seasoned entrepreneurs, has launched ACQ Ventures, its venture capital arm that invests in pre-seed to Series A startups in business services, SaaS, and SMB technology. Led by Leila Hormozi, Alex Hormozi, President Sharran Srivatsaa, and General Partners Zac Choi and Ben Rodman, ACQ Ventures targets tech-driven startups with founders addressing major business challenges.

Cellulotech: Strategic Investment Raised For Scaling Green Chemistry Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Cellulotech, an innovator in green chemistry and sustainable materials, announced the completion of a seed fundraising round led by Neglected Climate Opportunities, part of the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust. Meliorate Partners, an early-stage sustainability fund, also participated.

Sundial: $23 Million Closed For Improving Data-Informed Decisions With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Sundial, an AI-driven analytics platform, has announced that it has raised a total of $23 million, including a $16 million Series A funding round led by GPV partner DJ Patil, the first U.S. Chief Data Scientist. The company has also raised investments from notable firms such as Sequoia Capital and Electric Capital, as well as influential industry figures like Fidji Simo and Tobi Lütke.

Tulum Energy: $27 Million Raised For Scaling Turquoise Hydrogen Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Tulum Energy, a methane pyrolysis startup, has announced the closure of a $27 million venture financing round. This significant investment, led by CDP Venture Capital (through its Green Transition Fund) and TDK Ventures and a global consortium of prominent investors including Tulum’s founder TechEnergy Ventures, MITO Technology, through the MITO Tech Ventures fund, and Doral Energy Tech Ventures, underscores strong confidence in Tulum Energy's innovative approach to clean hydrogen production.

Brainfish: $6.4 Million Pre-Series A Raised For AI-Based Customer Experience Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Brainfish, an AI platform that enhances user interaction with digital products, has raised $6.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Prosus Ventures, bringing its total funding to $10 million. Existing investors, including Peak XV’s Surge and Macdoch Ventures, also participated.

Honor Education: $38 Million Series A Raised For Improving Digital Learning Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Honor Education, a learning platform transforming skills and cultures, has secured $38 million in Series A funding from investors including Alpha Edison and Wasserstein & Co. This funding reflects growing confidence in Honor's innovative approach to delivering engaging learning experiences across degree programs, credentialing, and corporate leadership development.

Castellum.AI: $8.5 Million Series A Closed For Advancing AI Agent And AML/KYC Platform Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Castellum.AI, a financial crime compliance platform featuring in-house risk data, AML/KYC screening, and AI agents, announced it has closed an oversubscribed $8.5 million Series A funding round. This funding round was led by Curql, supported by over 130 credit unions, including Navy Federal, with additional participation from BTech Consortium and Framework Venture Partners, as well as existing investors like Spider Capital, Remarkable Ventures, and Cameron Ventures.

Dexter Energy: €23 Million Series C Raised For Scaling Climate Tech

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Amsterdam-based climate tech company Dexter Energy has raised €23 million in a Series C funding round to enhance its AI-driven forecasting and trade optimization services for renewable energy and batteries. This round was led by Alantra’s energy transition fund, Klima, with participation from Mirova and continued support from existing investors like ETF Partners, Newion, and PDENH.

Yaspa: $12 Million Secured For Advancing Fintech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Yaspa, a fast-growing fintech company in London, has secured $12 million in a funding round led by Discerning Capital to support its expansion in the United States. Discerning Capital believes that Yaspa’s payment processing will transform the gambling payments ecosystem by enhancing player protections, and is joined by long-time investor TechStars Ventures.

Metafide: $3.275 Million Closed For Transforming Financial Trading

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Metafide, a company that combines human intuition and AI to drive innovation in financial trading, has secured $3.275 million in new funding and formed a strategic partnership with DogeOS, the leading application layer for Dogecoin, valued at $25 billion.

Kardium: $250 Million Raised For Launching Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Kardium, the developer of the Globe Pulsed Field System for atrial fibrillation (AF), has raised $250 million in a financing round led by new investors, including Janus Henderson Investors and the Qatar Investment Authority, with participation from existing investors such as T. Rowe Price. This round includes an equity investment from a key strategic investor.

Samsung Buying Healthcare Integration Company Xealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced its acquisition of Xealth, a healthcare integration platform that combines various digital health tools and care programs for patients and providers. This move aligns with Samsung’s goal of creating a connected care platform that integrates wellness and medical care, offering a seamless approach to preventive healthcare.

Huspy: $9 Million Series B Raised For Transforming Home Buying Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Huspy, a proptech company transforming home buying, announced it has closed a $59 million Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Peak XV and others.

Parspec: $20 Million Series A Raised For Enhancing Construction Supply Chain With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Parspec is an AI-driven software platform that helps wholesale distributors and sales agents efficiently bid on and supply construction products. The company recently raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by Threshold Ventures, with participation from Innovation Endeavors, Building Ventures, Heartland Ventures, and Hometeam Ventures.