Innovation

Fruition Partners: Acquisition Of The Memory Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Fruition Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Denver, has acquired The Memory Company (TMC), a founder-owned enterprise recognized for its innovation and quality as a producer and licensee of sports and consumer-branded merchandise.

Roadrunner Venture Studios: $25 Million Quantum Initiative For New Mexico

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Roadrunner Venture Studios has been chosen by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to lead a significant $25 million initiative aimed at advancing quantum technology in New Mexico. The project focuses on establishing a quantum innovation campus in Downtown Albuquerque’s Innovation District, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including a multi-node quantum network, testing and demonstration labs, rapid prototyping capabilities, and specialized equipment such as dilution refrigerators. These resources are set to attract top quantum startups and provide a nurturing environment for cutting-edge research and commercialization.

World Talents: Interview With Co-Founder & Director Bernardo Saraiva About The Global Talent Mobility Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

World Talents is a company that connects world-class entrepreneurs and businesses with local universities and startup ecosystems. Through its talent mobility programs and pioneering initiatives, it unlocks opportunities for growth, expansion, and innovation. The company currently offers programs in Portugal, Canada, Spain, the UAE, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Pulse 2.0 interviewed World Talents Co-Founder and Director Bernardo Saraiva to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Tempus Buying Paige In $81.25 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Tempus AI, a leading technology company at the forefront of precision medicine, has announced the acquisition of Paige, a pioneer in artificial intelligence-driven digital pathology. This transformative deal, valued at $81.25 million and paid mainly in Tempus common stock, is set to accelerate Tempus’s mission of harnessing the power of AI in oncology while expanding its data and technical expertise. Additionally, Tempus will assume Paige’s commitments under its existing Microsoft Azure cloud services agreement.

Hone Health: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Saad Alam About The Telehealth Clinic Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Hone Health is a telehealth clinic and longevity platform that focuses on helping both men and women take a proactive, holistic approach to their health as they age. They are known for providing personalized care, primarily through hormone optimization and other treatments, all from the comfort of a person's home. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Hone Health co-founder and CEO Saad Alam to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Ontic: $230 Million Series C Funding Raised To Advance Connected Security Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Ontic, a leader in connected security intelligence, has announced $230 million in Series C funding led by KKR, alongside JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures. This influx will accelerate Ontic’s AI investments, enhance automation for security teams, and expand its international reach.

Therm: $3.6 Million Series A Raised To Decarbonize The Food Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Therm Solutions, a pioneering developer of carbon projects dedicated to decarbonizing the food supply chain, recently secured $3.6 million in Series A funding. This investment comes from the same private backers who participated in Therm’s seed round in 2021 and will be instrumental in fueling the company’s global expansion and scaling its Super Pollutant Carbon Credits.

Relcu: New Funding Raised For AI-Based System Of Action For Financial Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Relcu, a Unified CRM and AI agent co-pilot designed for financial services, has announced a new funding round with support from Menlo Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Clocktower Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners, Commerce Ventures, and Valley Ventures.

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler: Rob Cohen Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler, a prominent boutique specializing in litigation, employment, and white-collar matters, has strengthened its Commercial Litigation practice by welcoming Rob Cohen as a partner. Cohen, previously a founding partner at Taylor & Cohen, brings deep expertise in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Throughout his career, he has represented clients across a diverse range of industries—including financial services, private equity, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and payment processing—handling shareholder disputes, employment cases, contract breaches, fraud, trade secret claims, class actions, and appeals.

Method AI: $20 Million Series A Secured To Enhance Physician Visualization During Surgical Oncology Procedures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Method AI, a medical technology innovator dedicated to advancing oncology outcomes, has secured $20 million in Series A funding to further develop its pioneering surgical ultrasound platform. Originating from Cleveland Clinic in 2021, Method AI was founded in response to challenges faced by leading robotic surgeons, who struggled with inadequate visualization of subsurface anatomy during complex surgical oncology procedures. The latest financing round, led by a private family office and featuring participation from Cleveland Clinic and the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund, will accelerate the company’s mission to enhance surgical precision and patient results.

Pollen Street To Buy Leonard Curtis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Pollen Street has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Leonard Curtis, a distinguished corporate restructuring and professional services provider with a robust presence throughout the UK and offshore. Headquartered in Manchester, Leonard Curtis boasts over three decades of expertise, delivering a broad spectrum of services including restructuring, legal support, funding solutions, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and other business-critical services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger corporates.

Cenovus Energy To Buy MEG Energy In $7.9 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Cenovus Energy has announced a definitive agreement to acquire MEG Energy in a transaction valued at $7.9 billion, including the assumption of MEG's debt. The acquisition will be conducted through a mix of cash and Cenovus common shares, with MEG shareholders receiving $27.25 per share—75% in cash and 25% in shares. Shareholders can elect to receive either the full cash amount or Cenovus shares, but the final ratio will be subject to pro-ration limits. On a fully prorated basis, each share represents roughly $20.44 in cash and 0.33125 of a Cenovus share.

Molecular You: $5 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Predictive Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Molecular You has announced the successful close of a $5 million USD Series A financing, led by Voloridge Health, with additional support from Dynamic Leap and others.

Pylon: $31 Million Series B Funding Secured For AI-Based B2B Support Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Pylon, a company aiming to be the first AI-powered operating system for B2B support, announced today that it has raised $31 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by a16z and Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), with additional participation from existing investors, including General Catalyst and Y Combinator. This new funding brings Pylon’s total capital raised to $51 million.

Agiloft: Interview With CEO Eric Laughlin About The CLM Platform Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Agiloft is a contract lifecycle management (CLM) software platform that helps organizations streamline their contract processes. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Agiloft CEO Eric Laughlin to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Enterprise: $580 Million Acquisition Of Occidental’s Natural Gas Gathering Affiliate Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Enterprise Products Partners, one of North America’s largest midstream energy providers, has finalized the debt-free acquisition of Occidental’s natural gas gathering affiliate for $580 million in cash. The deal expands Enterprise’s assets in the Midland Basin, adding an extensive network of approximately 200 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines that directly support Occidental’s production operations.

Zuper: Interview With CEO Anand Subbaraj About The Connect Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Zuper is a field service management (FSM) software platform designed to help businesses efficiently manage, optimize, and grow their mobile workforces and field operations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Zuper CEO Anand Subbaraj to learn more about the company’s Connect platform.

Kite To Buy Interius BioTherapeutics In $350 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Kite, a Gilead Company, has announced its decision to acquire Interius BioTherapeutics, a pioneering biotechnology firm focused on developing in vivo CAR therapeutics, in a $350 million deal. This strategic acquisition reflects Kite’s commitment to innovation within cell therapy, expanding its portfolio with Interius’s cutting-edge platform.

restor3d: Partners Group Buys Minority Stake For $104 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

restor3D, recognized as a pioneer in personalized orthopedic technology, has announced a significant strategic investment partnership with Partners Group, a leading private market investment firm. Under this agreement, Partners Group will acquire a notable minority stake in restor3d, representing the company’s introduction to institutional investment. The deal involves a total capital raise of $104 million, including $65 million in new equity from Partners Group and $39 million from existing shareholders.

WizCommerce: $8 Million Secured For AI-Based Sales Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

WizCommerce is an innovative AI-powered sales and e-commerce platform specifically designed for wholesale distributors. The company has secured $8 million in Series A funding, led by Peak XV Partners, to further its mission of modernizing the wholesale industry. Traditional wholesale operations often depend on outdated systems such as spreadsheets and cumbersome portals.

Centerfield Buying Digital Commerce Platform ConsumerVoice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Centerfield, a leader in technology-driven customer acquisition, has expanded its reach by acquiring ConsumerVoice, a prominent digital commerce platform known for connecting consumers with top-rated products and services.

OFD Life Sciences: Interview With CEO David Enloe About The Lyophilization Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

OFD Life Sciences, a division of Oregon Freeze Dry, is one of the largest and most technologically advanced freeze-dryers in North America, focused on providing solutions to biopharma, consumer health, and animal health companies through its deep expertise in lyophilization. Pulse 2.0 interviewed OFD Life Sciences CEO David Enloe to learn more about the company.

Impiricus: Interview With Co-Founder & CPO Dr. Osama Hashmi About The AI-Based Healthcare Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Impiricus is a company that provides an AI-powered engagement platform for the healthcare industry, connecting pharmaceutical companies, medical device makers, and other life sciences companies with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to improve patient outcomes. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Impiricus co-founder and Chief Product Officer Dr. Osama Hashmi to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Nest Health: Over $12.5 Million Series A Secured For Expanding In-Home Family Care Model For Medicaid

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Nest Health, a pioneering provider of in-home and whole-family care for Medicaid families, has secured over $12.5 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by returning investors 8VC and Blue Venture Fund, with additional participation from Amboy Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Health 2047, Nicholas Jarboe, and others. This backing amplifies Nest Health’s mission to deliver comprehensive care directly to families, addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs within the comfort of their own homes.

ProVerum: $80 Million Series B Raised For Treating BPH

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

ProVerum Limited, a leading innovator in urological medical devices, has announced the successful completion of an $80 million Series B equity financing round. This significant capital raise is a major milestone for the company as it moves toward the commercialization of its novel treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition affecting millions of men worldwide. The funding round was led by MVM Partners, a well-known investment firm specializing in healthcare, with new investments from OrbiMed and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Existing investors, including Gilde Healthcare Partners, Lightstone Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, and Enterprise Ireland, also participated, demonstrating strong continued support for ProVerum’s mission.

Rocket Lab: U.S. Investment Expanded To Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Rocket Lab, a leader in launch services and space systems, is significantly increasing its investments in the United States to boost semiconductor manufacturing. These efforts focus on expanding production of space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors—critical components for national security missions.

Koch Equity Development Buying GCH Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Koch Equity Development (KED), the principal investment and acquisition arm of Koch Industries, has formally announced its acquisition of GCH Technologies Inc. (“GCH”), a pioneering company specializing in the development of advanced telecommunications solutions. Established by renowned industry experts George Cray and Cliff Holsenbeck, GCH has earned a reputation for its innovative approach to wireless messaging and infrastructure.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $6 Million In Maricopa County Higher Education Grants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $6 million in surprise grants to six major Arizona colleges and universities, each receiving $1 million, to support their missions in Maricopa County. Recipients include Arizona State University, Creighton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.

Speedeon: Interview With CEO Gerard Daher About The Marketing Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Speedeon is a data-driven marketing solutions company that helps businesses identify, understand, and engage with their target audiences. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Speedeon CEO Gerard Daher to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

CVector: $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised For Industrial AI Backbone Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

CVector Energy has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to build advanced AI technology for industrial operations. Their platform connects data from factories, energy systems, and other critical infrastructure, enabling operators to utilize AI for faster decision-making and problem-solving.