Innovation

Nano Dimension: Ofir Baharav Named As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Nano Dimension - a digital manufacturing leader - announced the appointment of Ofir Baharav as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This strategic move highlights the company's commitment to swiftly realizing merger synergies, restoring profitability, and delivering substantial shareholder value.

MobileX: Interview With Founder & CEO Peter Adderton About The Customizable Mobile Carrier Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

MobileX is the world's most customizable mobile carrier, providing the ultimate in choice and cost control. And MobileX is a unique service that uses AI to predict how much data customers need, delivering a dramatic reduction in cost while ensuring reliable speed and service. Pulse 2.0 interviewed MobileX founder and CEO Peter Adderton to learn more about the company.

Portnox: $37.5 Million (Series B) Closed To Transform Zero Trust Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Portnox, a provider of cloud-native, zero-trust access control solutions, today announced it has closed a $37.5 million Series B funding round, led by Updata Partners. This brings the total investment in the company to $59.5 million.

Sipay: $78 Million (Series B) Raised At $875 Million Valuation For Payment And Embedded Finance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Sipay, a leading payment and embedded finance platform for businesses and consumers in Turkey, announced a $78 million Series B funding round, hitting a valuation of over $875 million. Elephant VC led the round, which was participated in by Nik Storonsky’s VC firm QuantumLight.

Corsha: $18 Million (Series A-1) Closed For Machine-To-Machine Traffic For Critical Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Corsha, a leader in securing machine-to-machine (M2M) traffic for operational systems and critical infrastructure, announced an $18 million Series A-1 funding round led by SineWave Ventures, with participation from Razor's Edge Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures.

Plug: $6.7 Million (Seed) Funding Raised For EV-Exclusive Wholesale Auction Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Plug, an EV-exclusive wholesale online auction platform, announced it is expanding its offerings with the launch of Trade Desk. Trade Desk is the first EV-focused service to help dealers confidently price, move, and monetize trade-ins.

ServiceNow Buying Logik.ai To Accelerate CRM Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

ServiceNow announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Logik.ai, an industry leader with a modern, AI-based, composable Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solution. And Logik.ai’s capabilities for sales and commerce will expand ServiceNow’s growing CRM footprint and empower sales organizations to close deals faster, boost productivity levels, and achieve greater efficiency.

Skylight: $50 Million Secured To Build Products For Improving Family Life

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Skylight, a company building the operating system for families, has secured a $50 million loan through an expanded partnership with SG Credit Partners and new partner Wingspire Capital. The financing will further support Skylight's goal of meeting the surging demand for its innovative technology.

Replify: $4.5 Million Secured For Gym-Focused AI Receptionist Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Replify, an AI-based team member for fitness, wellness, and recreation businesses, announced it has raised $4.5 million in seed funding led by Aglaé Ventures and Vertical Venture Partners. This funding round will advance the company's expansion and accelerate AI advancements that help fitness and wellness businesses streamline customer communication, reduce churn, and drive revenue.

Hello Soju: $6.8 Million Secured For Korean Beverage Inspired Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Hello Soju, a ready-to-drink sparkling soju brand born at the intersection of Korean and California culture, announced the closing of a $6.8 million funding round. The round was led by a personal investment from Ted Schlein of Kleiner Perkins and Ballistic Ventures and supported by Hello Soju's parent company, THG.

Fracttal: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Christian Struve About Cloud-Based AI Maintenance Management Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2025

Fracttal is a 100% cloud-based platform that integrates asset management software, IoT, and artificial intelligence. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Fracttal co-founder and CEO Christian Struve to learn more about the company.