Innovation

PCSI: Acquisition Of CareStarter And Feedback Launches PCSIx Innovation Unit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI), a national nonprofit focused on employing people with disabilities, announced the acquisition of CareStarter and Feedback, establishing the foundation for its newly launched innovation unit, PCSIx. The initiative represents a strategic move to expand PCSI’s mission through technology, behavioral science, and integrated innovation aimed at improving outcomes for people with disabilities and their families.

ReSpark: GreenSpark Software And ReMatter Combine To Form Metal Recycling Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

GreenSpark Software and ReMatter announced a definitive agreement to combine and form ReSpark, a unified software platform designed for the metal recycling and scrap yard industry. The newly formed company brings together two purpose-built platforms, integrating their products, teams, and customer bases to serve operators across the United States, Canada, and international markets.

Pep Boys: Nik Umrani Appointed Chief Information Officer To Lead Technology Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Pep Boys announced the appointment of Nik Umrani as Chief Information Officer, reinforcing the company’s focus on advancing its technology capabilities and enhancing customer experience.

Hitachi Solutions: CEO Roger Lvin Appointed To Lead Global Digital Transformation Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Hitachi Solutions today announced the appointment of Roger Lvin as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately, as the company looks to accelerate its global digital transformation strategy and deepen its enterprise partnerships.

Somnigroup: $2.5 Billion All-Stock Acquisition Of Leggett & Platt To Expand Vertical Integration Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Kornit Digital: Acquisition Of PrintFactory To Accelerate Digital, On-Demand Textile Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Kornit Digital announced the acquisition of PrintFactory, a Netherlands-based provider of cloud-native workflow, color management, and production automation software, as part of its strategy to accelerate the digital transformation of the global fashion and textile industry.

Brado AI: Acquisition Of ProviderIQ From Hatchleaf To Advance Precision Routing In Healthcare Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Brado AI announced the acquisition of ProviderIQ from Hatchleaf, strengthening its Conversational Engagement Platform with enhanced precision routing and patient-provider matching capabilities driven by clinical data and real-world workflows.

GFL Environmental: $6.4 Billion Acquisition Of SECURE Waste Infrastructure To Expand Western Canada Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

GFL Environmental announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. for approximately $6.4 billion, significantly expanding its waste management footprint across Western Canada.

Palm: Strategic Investment From Amex Ventures To Advance Portable Business Identity Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Palm, a business identity infrastructure platform, announced a strategic investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of American Express, to support the expansion of its API-driven identity network.

The LCP Group: $104.5 Million Construction Financing For Ritz-Carlton Savannah Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

The LCP Group, a private real estate investment manager focused on hospitality investments, announced it has originated $104.5 million in construction financing for the development of The Ritz-Carlton Savannah, a 168-key luxury hotel in Savannah’s Historic District.

FutureFit AI: Strategic Investment From Achieve Partners To Scale Workforce Development Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

FutureFit AI, a workforce technology company focused on AI-powered career navigation and talent marketplaces, announced a strategic investment from Achieve Partners, led by investor and author Ryan Craig.

Citra Space: $15 Million Raised For Space Object Identification Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Citra Space Corp, a space technology company focused on space object identification (SOI), announced the close of a $15 million Series A financing round led by Washington Harbour Partners, with participation from Industrious Ventures, Reliable Properties, and existing investors including Scout VC, Squadra Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Flex Capital.

Webull Canada Launches Zero-Commission Trading For U.S. And Canadian Equities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Webull Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of Webull Corporation, has introduced zero-commission trading across its platform, allowing investors to trade both U.S. and Canadian equities without paying commissions. The offering is now available immediately to all clients.

Crisil Integral IQ: Interview With President & Business Head Suprabha AD About The Risk Management Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Crisil Integral IQ (formerly Crisil GR&RS) is a company that delivers advanced research, risk management, data analytics, and operational solutions to global financial institutions, driving strategic transformation and operational excellence. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Crisil Integral IQ Suprabha AD to learn more.

Joint Ai: Interview With Founder Dr. Tony DiGioia About The Healthtech Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Joint Ai is a Pittsburgh-based healthtech company that utilizes an AI-powered platform to automate X-ray evaluation and patient-reported outcomes, aiming to streamline the triage of knee and hip arthritis patients and determine appropriate surgical or non-operative care pathways. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Joint Ai founder Dr. Tony DiGioia to learn more.

GitButler: $17 Million Series A Raised To Build Next-Generation Software Development Infrastructure Beyond Git

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

GitButler announced it has raised a $17 million Series A round to accelerate development of a new infrastructure layer for modern software development, aiming to move beyond the limitations of traditional version control systems like Git. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with continued participation from Fly Ventures and A Capital. As part of the investment, Peter Levine of a16z joins the company’s board.

Norm Law Appoints Bill Mone As Head Of Private Equity To Expand M&A Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Norm Law announced the appointment of Bill Mone as Partner and Head of Private Equity, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across private equity and mergers and acquisitions.

Netley Capital: $825 Million Committed To Tertiaries Strategy Amid Growing Secondary Market Demand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Netley Capital announced that it has secured additional capital commitments, bringing its total committed, deployable capital to approximately $825 million as demand grows for its specialized tertiary investing strategy.

Narwhal Labs: £20 Million Investment Fuels Launch Of DeepBlue Enterprise-Grade Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Narwhal Labs announced the launch of DeepBlue OS alongside a £20 million investment from UK investors, supporting its expansion into enterprise-grade agentic AI for regulated industries and government use cases.

TELCOR: Acquisition Of Sample Healthcare Advances AI-Driven Revenue Cycle Execution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

TELCOR announced the acquisition of Sample Healthcare, marking a strategic move to transform how revenue cycle management is delivered through AI-powered workflow execution.

Compound Planning: $5 Billion AUM Milestone Marks 75% Growth And Leadership Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Compound Planning, a digital family office and tech-enabled registered investment advisor, announced it has surpassed $5 billion in assets under management, representing 75% growth since January 2025.

Foresite Cybersecurity Partners With Tanium To Launch Managed Autonomous Endpoint Operations Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Foresite Cybersecurity announced a strategic partnership with Tanium to launch a managed, autonomous endpoint operations service to enhance visibility, automation, and security across complex IT environments.

Remitly: Appoints Adam Messinger To Board Of Directors To Strengthen Technology Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Remitly Global announced the appointment of Adam Messinger to its Board of Directors, expanding the board from 10 to 11 members as the company continues to scale its global financial services platform.

Humana Elects Robert S. Field To Board Of Directors To Strengthen Healthcare Investment Expertise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Humana announced the election of Robert S. Field to its Board of Directors, effective immediately following the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

BiomX: Acquisition Of Zorronet Expands Into AI-Driven Defense And Security Command Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

BiomX announced it has completed the acquisition of Zorronet, an AI-powered command-and-control software platform, marking the company’s entry into the defense, security, and rescue sectors.

CoreWeave: $21 Billion Expanded Agreement With Meta To Scale AI Infrastructure Through 2032

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

CoreWeave announced a long-term expansion of its partnership with Meta Platforms, securing an agreement valued at approximately $21 billion to provide AI cloud capacity through December 2032.

AirHub: €4.4 Million Series A Fuels Expansion Of Drone Operations Software For Security And Defense

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

AirHub announced the closing of a €4.4 million Series A funding round to scale its platform for managing drone operations across security, defense, and critical infrastructure environments. The round was backed by Keen Venture Partners, Runway FBU, Lumaux, and LUMO Labs, supporting AirHub’s mission to build Europe’s software backbone for mission-critical drone deployments.

Innovation

PCSI: Acquisition Of CareStarter And Feedback Launches PCSIx Innovation Unit

ReSpark: GreenSpark Software And ReMatter Combine To Form Metal Recycling Software Platform

Pep Boys: Nik Umrani Appointed Chief Information Officer To Lead Technology Strategy

Hitachi Solutions: CEO Roger Lvin Appointed To Lead Global Digital Transformation Expansion

Somnigroup: $2.5 Billion All-Stock Acquisition Of Leggett & Platt To Expand Vertical Integration Strategy

Kornit Digital: Acquisition Of PrintFactory To Accelerate Digital, On-Demand Textile Production

Brado AI: Acquisition Of ProviderIQ From Hatchleaf To Advance Precision Routing In Healthcare Access

GFL Environmental: $6.4 Billion Acquisition Of SECURE Waste Infrastructure To Expand Western Canada Footprint

Palm: Strategic Investment From Amex Ventures To Advance Portable Business Identity Network

The LCP Group: $104.5 Million Construction Financing For Ritz-Carlton Savannah Development

FutureFit AI: Strategic Investment From Achieve Partners To Scale Workforce Development Technology

Citra Space: $15 Million Raised For Space Object Identification Technology

Webull Canada Launches Zero-Commission Trading For U.S. And Canadian Equities

Crisil Integral IQ: Interview With President & Business Head Suprabha AD About The Risk Management Company

Joint Ai: Interview With Founder Dr. Tony DiGioia About The Healthtech Company

GitButler: $17 Million Series A Raised To Build Next-Generation Software Development Infrastructure Beyond Git

Norm Law Appoints Bill Mone As Head Of Private Equity To Expand M&A Capabilities

Netley Capital: $825 Million Committed To Tertiaries Strategy Amid Growing Secondary Market Demand

Narwhal Labs: £20 Million Investment Fuels Launch Of DeepBlue Enterprise-Grade Agentic AI Platform

TELCOR: Acquisition Of Sample Healthcare Advances AI-Driven Revenue Cycle Execution Platform

Compound Planning: $5 Billion AUM Milestone Marks 75% Growth And Leadership Expansion

Foresite Cybersecurity Partners With Tanium To Launch Managed Autonomous Endpoint Operations Service

Remitly: Appoints Adam Messinger To Board Of Directors To Strengthen Technology Leadership

Humana Elects Robert S. Field To Board Of Directors To Strengthen Healthcare Investment Expertise

BiomX: Acquisition Of Zorronet Expands Into AI-Driven Defense And Security Command Systems

CoreWeave: $21 Billion Expanded Agreement With Meta To Scale AI Infrastructure Through 2032

AirHub: €4.4 Million Series A Fuels Expansion Of Drone Operations Software For Security And Defense

Flora Fertility: $5 Million Seed Round Fuels Launch Of First Individually-Owned Fertility Insurance Platform

Chicago Atlantic Launches Emerging Markets Private Credit Platform To Expand Global Lending Strategy

LPL Onboards $140 Million Firm Emerald Legacy Advisors