Innovation

New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Trading And On-Chain Settlement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 19, 2026

The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), said it is developing a platform to support the trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities and will seek regulatory approvals for the initiative.

Wed Society: Series B Closed At $11 Million Valuation, Citing 110+ Million Annual Content Views

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 19, 2026

Wed Society announced it has closed a Series B funding round at an $11 million valuation, positioning the Oklahoma City-based wedding planning platform to broaden its national footprint and invest in technology and operations as it targets continued expansion in 2026.

Noveon Magnetics: $215 Million Series C Raised To Expand U.S. Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 19, 2026

Noveon Magnetics, a U.S. manufacturer of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, has closed a $215 million Series C financing round led by One Investment Management (OneIM), including a $200 million investment from OneIM.

Wrisk Adds Allianz As Strategic Investor In Series B Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 19, 2026

Wrisk, a London-based digital insurance platform focused on embedded insurance for the automotive sector, said Allianz Holdings plc has joined its Series B financing as a strategic investor, deepening a long-running commercial relationship between the two companies.

A47: $2 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised To Build AI-Native News Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

A47 has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of an AI-native news platform that helps audiences discover, understand, and trust information amid a growing flood of misinformation, fragmented feeds, and engagement-driven noise.

Mal: $230 Million Raised To Launch Digital Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

Mal has closed a $230 million investment round to fund the development and launch of what it describes as the world’s first AI-native Islamic digital bank, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The concluded financing was led by Abu Dhabi-based asset manager BlueFive Capital.

Medius: Interview With Chief Revenue Officer Mary Barton About The Spend Management Software Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

Medius provides cloud-based business spend management software that automates accounts payable—from invoice capture and approvals to payments and spend analytics—so companies can streamline the source-to-pay process. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Medius Chief Revenue Officer Mary Flynn Barton to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Beyond Meat Launches Beyond Immerse Protein Drink Line

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

Beyond Meat is moving beyond plant-based meat into functional beverages with the launch of Beyond Immerse, a plant-based protein drink formulated with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and electrolytes.

YouMail: Interview With CEO Alex Quilici About Fighting Against Robocalls And AI-Based Fraud

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

YouMail protects consumers, enterprises, and carriers from harmful phone calls. Best known for its mobile apps that protect users from unwanted calls, texts, and voicemails, YouMail also powers robocall-mitigation intelligence used by carriers and enterprises to detect and stop illegal calling campaigns at the source. Pulse 2.0 spoke with YouMail CEO Alex Quilici to discuss how the company is using AI and large-scale call data to combat robocalls and the growing threat of phone-based fraud.

Fundera Network Launches AI-Powered Platform Built for Clarity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

Fundera Network announced it has launched an AI-powered, non-custodial decentralized finance platform aimed at helping users navigate multichain activity with greater structure, risk awareness, and execution support. The company also opened a presale for its $FDR token, positioning the offering as an on-ramp to its broader ecosystem.

Black Titan Lands Up To $200 Million Convertible Note Facility To Expand DAT+ Digital Asset Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

Black Titan announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a U.S.-based institutional investor for a convertible note financing facility of up to $200 million, positioning the company to accelerate development and execution of its DAT+ strategy.

MillerKnoll Adds Former J. Jill CEO Claire Spofford To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

MillerKnoll has appointed retail executive Claire Spofford to its board of directors, adding an experienced consumer and omnichannel leader as the company looks to expand across its global portfolio of design brands.

Rochefort Asset Management Provides Senior Secured Loan To Uo Arms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 18, 2026

Rochefort Asset Management said it has closed a senior secured loan to Uo Arms, a Dallas-based firearms manufacturer, to expand production capacity and accelerate development of the company’s NT7 personal defense weapon platform.

Sage Advisors Joins Apollon Wealth Management, Expanding Midwest Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 17, 2026

Apollon Wealth Management is adding Indiana-based registered investment adviser Sage Advisors to its growing national organization, extending the firm’s reach in the Midwest and continuing its strategy of partnering with relationship-driven advisory practices.