Innovation

Titan: $74 Million Raised To Transform IT Services With Augmented AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Titan, an AI holding company dedicated to transforming the IT services industry, has announced a significant milestone: a $74 million funding round led by General Catalyst. Alongside this funding news, Titan also announced its strategic acquisition of RFA, a managed service provider (MSP) specializing in the financial services sector.

Prometheus Retail Solutions Buys Assets From PackagingARTS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Prometheus Retail Solutions, a leader in custom displays and in-store marketing, has announced the acquisition of PackagingARTS' value-added packaging and retail display division. Founded in 1995, PackagingARTS is a creative partner known for its premium packaging solutions for the wine, spirits, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.

Merit Financial Advisors Onboards $225 Million Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm specializing in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, and those navigating life transitions, announced today that it has acquired a specialized team from Second Half Financial Partners. The acquisition marks Merit's fifth office in Florida, adding $225 million in assets.

The O.H.I.O. Fund: $238 Million Raised In First Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

The O.H.I.O. Fund, a private investment advisory firm focused on Ohio's economic growth, has closed its Ohio Institutional Impact Investment Fund, raising $106 million.

JMI Equity: Twelfth Flagship Fund Closed At $3.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

JMI Equity has announced the final close of its oversubscribed Fund XII, securing $3.1 billion in capital commitments and raising its total commitments to over $11 billion since its founding in 1992. The firm specializes in growth equity investments in high-growth business-to-business (B2B) software companies across North America, investing between $40 million and $400 million in selected firms.

DC BLOX: $1.15 Billion Green Loan Closed For Atlanta Data Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

DC BLOX has secured $1.15 billion in green loan financing to build a 120 MW data center campus in Douglas County, Georgia, with plans to add 80 MW by 2027 to support cloud and AI workloads. The company is expanding its presence around Atlanta with additional capacity in Conyers and Douglasville.

Sound Point Capital: $1.1 Billion In Commitments Raised For First Closing Of Strategic Capital Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Sound Point Capital Management, an alternative credit manager with over $44 billion in assets, announced the first close of Strategic Capital Fund III (SCF III) with $1.1 billion in commitments, exceeding both its initial and final close targets. The fund aims for a year-end 2025 final close with a target capitalization of $1.5 billion.

Laurel: Funding Raised From Workday Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Laurel, an AI-based time intelligence platform for professional services, has received strategic investment from Workday Ventures and will join the Workday Innovation Partner network. Laurel’s technology automates time capture and analysis for hundreds of enterprise clients, including Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton, helping firms boost productivity, profitability, and resource allocation.

Xpand: $6 Million Raised For Launching Autonomous Retail Stores

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Xpand, a retail tech startup developing AI-based autonomous stores, has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Ibex Investors and Emerge, with participation from its leadership team. The funds will enable Xpand to launch its first smart store in Vienna and support its global expansion.

Cohen Buying Accounting Firm Gioffre & Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Gioffre & Company, an accounting firm based in Westchester with over 50 years of experience, has merged with Cohen & Co, a leading tax and accounting firm in the United States.

Lifezone Metals: $60 Million Bridge Loan Secured From Taurus Mining Finance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Lifezone Metals announced that its subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel Limited, has secured a $60 million bridge loan from Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, L.P., to advance its Kabanga Nickel Project in northwest Tanzania. The funding will support early works and infrastructure as Lifezone seeks long-term project financing.

Periscope Equity: $370 Million Closed For Third Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has closed Periscope Equity III, L.P., with $370 million in commitments, surpassing its $300 million goal in under a year.

1Kosmos: $57 Million Series B Raised To Advance Identity Verification And Passwordless Authentication Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

1Kosmos has secured $57 million in Series B funding, led by Forgepoint Capital and Oquirrh Ventures, with a $10 million line of credit from Bridge Bank.

ClariMed Acquiring Consultancy We Are Human

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

ClariMed, a recognized leader in human-centered medical device development and regulatory services, has announced the acquisition of We Are Human, a consultancy operating across the UK and US with expertise in user-focused design, human factors research, and medical technology innovation.

Celanese: New $1.75 Billion Revolving Credit Facility Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Celanese Corporation, a global leader in the chemical and specialty materials industry, announced the signing of a new significant credit agreement, effective August 11, 2025. This agreement establishes a new $1.75 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility.

Echo Global Logistics To Buy FreightSaver

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Echo Global Logistics, a leading provider of technology-driven transportation and supply chain management services, has announced its acquisition of FreightSaver, an innovative third-party logistics (3PL) provider based in Huntington Beach, California.

BinSentry: $50 Million Raised To Modernize Animal Feed Supply Chains

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

BinSentry, a company specializing in AI-based sensors for agricultural feed supply chains, has secured $50 million in Series C funding, led by Lead Edge Capital, to fuel its global expansion. Its solar-powered, self-cleaning sensors provide 99% accurate real-time feed monitoring, reducing manual checks and preventing outages.

SetPoint Medical: $140 Million Raised To Develop Therapies For Chronic Autoimmune Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

SetPoint Medical, focused on therapies for chronic autoimmune diseases, raised $140 million in private funding—$25 million from its Series C and $115 million from its Series D rounds, co-led by Elevage Medical Technologies and Ally Bridge Group.

GitGuardian: Interview With CTO Jeremy Brown About Lessons Learned From Launching The MCP Server

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

GitGuardian is an end-to-end NHI and secrets security platform that empowers software-driven organizations to enhance their Non-Human Identity (NHI) security and comply with industry standards. Pulse 2.0 interviewed GitGuardian CTO Jeremy Brown to gain a better understanding of how the company was among the first security vendors to deploy an (Model Context Protocol) MCP server.

CP Group: Investment Raised From Declaration Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Declaration Partners has acquired a majority stake in CP Group, a leader in material recovery facilities and sorting technologies. This partnership marks a significant milestone in CP Group’s 50-year history, providing capital and strategic resources to enhance innovation, scale operations, and strengthen its position in the waste and recycling industry.

Datasite to Buy Data Sourcing Company Sourcescrub

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Datasite, a global SaaS provider for M&A workflow automation, has acquired Sourcescrub, a deal-sourcing data company, from Francisco Partners.

Doximity Buying Pathway In $63 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Doximity has acquired Montreal-based Pathway Medical Inc., a startup specialising in medical AI and clinical reference.

Centerbridge Partners To Buy MeridianLink For $2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

MeridianLink has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. Following the completion of the transaction, MeridianLink will become a privately held company.

Brook + Whittle: $130 Million Financing Secured For Packaging Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Brook + Whittle, recognized as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the successful completion of a significant refinancing transaction. Through this initiative, the company has secured $130 million in new capital, established a robust new revolving credit facility, and extended its debt maturity runway.

Brown & Root Industrial Services: Funding Raised From One Equity Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle-market private equity firm, will invest in Brown & Root Industrial Services, with existing investor KBR retaining a significant stake.

Green Infrastructure Partners To Be Recapitalized In $4.25 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

GFL Environmental announced that Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by Energy Capital Partners (ECP) to recapitalize its business at an enterprise value of $4.25 billion.

Smart Communications Buying Intelligent Orchestration Company Pendula

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Smart Communications, a technology leader in regulated industries, announced its acquisition of Pendula, a provider of intelligent orchestration and digital delivery solutions. Pendula’s platform enhances customer engagement by enabling personalized, cross-channel interactions.

Western Union To Buy International Money Express In $500 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Western Union will acquire International Money Express (Intermex) for $16 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $500 million.

Nomi Health: Investment Raised From Inspirit Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

Nomi Health, a direct healthcare company focused on providing real-time access to affordable care, announced a strategic investment from Inspirit Equity, a private equity firm founded by Charles Gores, son of Michigan native and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores.

Aira: €150 Million Raised For Advancing Electrification Of Residential Heating In Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

Aira has announced its expansion into Germany, Italy, and the UK, becoming a clean energy-tech company in Europe with an annual sales run rate of €200 million. And the company has raised €150 million in equity financing.