Innovation

Meridiam: €2.2 Billion Europe Core Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Meridiam has closed its Meridiam Infrastructure Europe Core Fund at €2.2 billion, marking a major milestone for the global infrastructure investor as it strengthens its long-term ownership strategy across Europe and launches its first retail-dedicated investment vehicle.

Feltman Brothers: Interview With Design Director Sarah Fischer About The Children’s Apparel Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Feltman Brothers is a heritage children’s apparel company known for designing and manufacturing classic, heirloom-quality clothing for babies and young children, with a focus on timeless craftsmanship and traditional styles. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Feltman Brothers Design Director Sarah Fischer to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Vendis Capital: €100 Million First Close For €150 Million Transition Small-Cap Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Vendis Capital has announced the successful first closing of Vendis Transition, its new €150 million small-cap fund, securing commitments of more than €100 million.

Baker Street Advisors Appoints Christopher Wilkens As CEO, Names Peter Hand Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Baker Street Advisors, a San Francisco-based SEC-registered investment advisor with $20 billion in client assets under advisement, has appointed Christopher Wilkens, CFA, to the newly created role of chief executive officer and named Peter Hand, the firm’s chief investment officer, as partner, effective immediately. The wealth management firm’s partnership now includes 11 executives.

Wing: Interview With Co-Founder & CMO Roland Polzin About The B2B Marketplace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Wing Assistant is a managed B2B marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses with vetted, AI-enhanced remote talent for administrative and operational tasks. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Wing Assistant co-founder and CMO Roland Polzin to learn more.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the middle-market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired Security 101, a provider of commercial security integration services headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

On Track Partners Acquires Carey’s Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

On Track Partners has acquired Carey's Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors, a provider of seamless gutter systems and garage door installation, service, and repair serving southern Wisconsin. The transaction marks a continued expansion effort across the Midwest for the garage door services platform.

Hilb Group Marks 200th Deal For Insurance Brokerage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The Hilb Group has completed its 200th acquisition with the addition of a South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency, further expanding its footprint across the Southeast.

Evoke Security: $4 Million Pre-Seed Raised For Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Evoke Security, a cybersecurity startup focused on securing the agentic workforce, has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, with participation from Red Cell Partners. The company said the capital will support its mission to provide security teams with visibility and control over AI agents operating across enterprise environments.

YVL Capital Partners Launches In Dubai

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

YVL Capital Partners, an AI-native venture capital firm and studio, has officially launched in Dubai after building significant pre-launch momentum through ecosystem partnerships and global engagements across the Middle East and leading innovation hubs worldwide.