Innovation

Naval Postgraduate School Brings NVIDIA DGX GB300 AI Supercomputer Online

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

The Naval Postgraduate School has commissioned an NVIDIA DGX GB300 supercomputer to expand artificial intelligence research, education and mission-focused technology development at the U.S. military's graduate university in Monterey, California.

U.S. And Saudi Arabia Sign 30-Year Multibillion-Dollar Civil Nuclear Agreement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement that would give American companies a central role in developing the kingdom’s nuclear energy program, according to The WSJ.

BusinessNext Raises $40 Million From ServiceNow Ventures At $700 Million Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

BusinessNext has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round from ServiceNow Ventures, valuing the Indian banking software company at approximately $700 million, according to Reuters. Through the investment, ServiceNow acquired roughly a 5% interest in BusinessNext. The companies will also form a strategic partnership focused on expanding and governing artificial intelligence tools used by financial institutions.

Advyzon Launches Embedded Agentic AI Platform For Wealth Management Firms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Advyzon has launched Advyzon AI, an embedded agentic intelligence system designed to help financial advisory firms analyze information, coordinate workflows and execute tasks across the company’s wealth management platform.

Ford And Geely Plan Valencia Manufacturing Joint Venture To Produce Five Vehicles Beginning In 2028

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Ford and Geely Auto plan to establish a European manufacturing joint venture centered on Ford's assembly plant in Valencia, Spain, as the automakers seek to improve factory utilization, lower production costs and expand their low- and zero-emission vehicle offerings.

Nestlé And Platinum Equity To Create $5.6 Billion Water And Premium Beverages Company Peranel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Nestlé and Platinum Equity have agreed to create Peranel, a standalone water and premium beverages company valued at approximately $5.6 billion.

Robinhood Launches $695 Platinum Card With More Than $3,000 In Annual Benefits

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Robinhood has launched the Robinhood Platinum Card, a premium credit card aimed at high-spending customers with enhanced rewards across dining, travel, health and wellness.

Nerd Apply: Interview With Brothers And Co-Founders Braden And Cooper Weissman About College Admissions Data

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Nerd Apply is a college admissions data platform that helps counselors centralize historical information and explore real, de-identified student profiles containing academic and nonacademic context. Its network case studies enable counselors to search completed admissions outcomes from across the country and find examples relevant to the students they advise. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Nerd Apply brothers and co-founders Braden Weissman and Cooper Weissman to learn more.

Tending: Interview With Founder And CEO Artem Manilov About Digital Grave Care And Memorial Restoration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Tending is a technology-driven grave care platform that enables families to remotely order headstone restoration, cleaning, maintenance, flower placement, and other memorial services through its website and mobile app. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Tending Founder and CEO Artem Manilov to learn more.

Ropedia Raises $30 Million In Pre-A Funding To Scale Physical AI Data Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Ropedia has raised $30 million across two pre-A funding rounds to expand its data infrastructure platform for robotics and embodied artificial intelligence systems. The Singapore-based company raised $22 million in its latest round after previously securing $8 million in March 2026. The financing included angel investors, long-term financial investors and strategic partners with experience in artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, robotics, mobility and infrastructure.

Bluebeam: Interview With Head Of Product Luke Prescott About AI-Powered Construction Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Bluebeam provides collaboration and workflow software that helps architects, engineers, builders, trades, and owners review documents, manage construction workflows, and coordinate projects in real time. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Bluebeam Head of Product Luke Prescott to learn more.

AlTi Tiedemann Global Appoints Cesar Pachon To Lead Miami Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

AlTi Tiedemann Global has appointed Cesar Pachon as Managing Director and head of its Miami office as the wealth manager expands its presence in South Florida. Pachon has more than 20 years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs. His background includes helping internationally connected families manage assets and financial interests across multiple jurisdictions.

Barings Provides Financing For Quad-C’s Acquisition Of Armstrong Transport Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Barings has provided senior secured credit facilities supporting Quad-C's acquisition of Armstrong Transport Group. Financial terms of the acquisition and financing were not disclosed.

Magnific: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Joaquin Cuenca Abela About The Creative Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Magnific (formerly Freepik) is an AI-powered creative platform that provides professional tools for generating and enhancing images, videos, and audio. The platform allows creators and enterprises to use multiple top-tier AI models in one place. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Magnific co-founder and CEO Joaquin Cuenca Abela to learn more.

BlueQubit And Partners Receive $1.5 Million In DOE Grants For AI-Driven Quantum Error Correction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

BlueQubit and its research partners have received U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission grants totaling $1.5 million to advance artificial intelligence-based quantum error correction.

Teladoc Health Introduces Teladoc One To Deliver Connected And Adaptive Virtual Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Teladoc Health announced Teladoc One, a new virtual care model designed to deliver a single, predictive, and adaptive care experience built around each person.

Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition Clears EU Review, But Remains Paused In U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2026

European regulators have approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, subject to commitments intended to address competition concerns surrounding theatrical film distribution, according to the BBC.

The Vita Coco Company Acquires Copra For Up To $275 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2026

The Vita Coco Company has acquired Copra, a producer of premium Thai Nam Hom coconut water, for an upfront payment of $175 million and potential earnout consideration of up to $100 million.

Prologis Submits $18.8 Billion Best And Final Takeover Proposal For Segro

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2026

Prologis has submitted a best and final proposal to acquire British warehouse owner Segro for approximately £14 billion, or $18.8 billion.

Barings Provides Financing For Quad-C’s Acquisition Of Armstrong Transport Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2026

Barings has provided senior secured credit facilities supporting Quad-C's acquisition of Armstrong Transport Group. Financial terms of the acquisition and financing were not disclosed.

Level99 Secures Additional $50 Million From Act III Holdings, Bringing Growth Equity Commitment To $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2026

Level99 has secured an additional $50 million growth equity commitment from Act III Holdings to accelerate its expansion across the United States. The new investment brings Act III’s total follow-on commitment to Level99 to $100 million, including the $50 million committed at the end of 2025.

Innovation

Naval Postgraduate School Brings NVIDIA DGX GB300 AI Supercomputer Online

U.S. And Saudi Arabia Sign 30-Year Multibillion-Dollar Civil Nuclear Agreement

BusinessNext Raises $40 Million From ServiceNow Ventures At $700 Million Valuation

Advyzon Launches Embedded Agentic AI Platform For Wealth Management Firms

Ford And Geely Plan Valencia Manufacturing Joint Venture To Produce Five Vehicles Beginning In 2028

Nestlé And Platinum Equity To Create $5.6 Billion Water And Premium Beverages Company Peranel

Robinhood Launches $695 Platinum Card With More Than $3,000 In Annual Benefits

Nerd Apply: Interview With Brothers And Co-Founders Braden And Cooper Weissman About College Admissions Data

Tending: Interview With Founder And CEO Artem Manilov About Digital Grave Care And Memorial Restoration

Ropedia Raises $30 Million In Pre-A Funding To Scale Physical AI Data Infrastructure

Bluebeam: Interview With Head Of Product Luke Prescott About AI-Powered Construction Technology

AlTi Tiedemann Global Appoints Cesar Pachon To Lead Miami Office

Barings Provides Financing For Quad-C’s Acquisition Of Armstrong Transport Group

Magnific: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Joaquin Cuenca Abela About The Creative Platform

BlueQubit And Partners Receive $1.5 Million In DOE Grants For AI-Driven Quantum Error Correction

Teladoc Health Introduces Teladoc One To Deliver Connected And Adaptive Virtual Care

Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition Clears EU Review, But Remains Paused In U.S.

The Vita Coco Company Acquires Copra For Up To $275 Million

Prologis Submits $18.8 Billion Best And Final Takeover Proposal For Segro

Barings Provides Financing For Quad-C’s Acquisition Of Armstrong Transport Group

Level99 Secures Additional $50 Million From Act III Holdings, Bringing Growth Equity Commitment To $100 Million

Bragg Gaming Completes $9 Million Acquisition Of Drayton International And Appoints Matt Davey Chairman

Public Storage Completes Acquisition Of National Storage Affiliates

The Arch’s Anvil Appoints Tamara Stelting Executive Consultant And Expands RIA Consulting Platform

Dwight Capital And Affiliates Close $735 Million In Senior Housing Financings During Q2 2026

Wellington, Vanguard, And Blackstone Launch Two Public And Private Market Investment Funds

AEGIS Hedging To Be Acquired By Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Pepkor To Acquire 57.1% Of Flash And Shop2Shop Fintech Platform At R21.3 Billion Valuation

Ensign Energy Services To Acquire Citadel Drilling For $65 Million

Repligen To Acquire BioLife Solutions For $1.5 Billion