Innovation

Verdata: $8 Million Series A Secured For Expanding Data-Driven Risk Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Verdata, an emerging frontrunner in the domain of commercial risk data and analytics, has secured an impressive $8 million in Series A funding. This milestone was led by Continental Investors and supported by a coalition of strategic partners, including 1st & Main Growth Partners, Front Porch Venture Partners, Overline Venture Capital, and respected industry figures.

Wellth: $36 Million Series C Secured For Digital Health Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Wellth is a digital health solution focused on motivating patients and promoting lasting behavior change. The company raised $36 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round in March 2025, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its potential to transform the healthcare industry.

Definite: $10 Million Seed Funding Secured For AI-Native Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Definite, an AI-native data platform, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Costanoa, with support from Acrew Capital and strategic angel investors. This funding will enhance product development and expand its go-to-market team, aiming for broader adoption in enterprises.

Schneider Electric Buying WattBuy To Advance Residential Electrification

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

WattBuy, a software company focused on personalized energy insights and electrification solutions for residential customers, has joined the Schneider Electric family through a strategic acquisition. Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, aims to enhance residential electrification for American homeowners.

Odeko Buying Atlanta Coffee Supply Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Odeko, a leading operations and technology provider for independent coffee shops and cafes, has acquired Atlanta Coffee Supply Group (ACSG), a well-known distributor serving the Atlanta hospitality scene. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Odeko in the Southeastern U.S., strengthening its network and integrating ACSG’s dedicated customer base, which features respected establishments like Farm Burger, OK Cafe, South City Kitchen, and Taqueria del Sol.

Applied Value: Growth Investment Raised From Trivest Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Applied Value Group, recognized for its expertise in cost and capital efficiency for Fortune 500 and private equity clients, has announced a growth investment from Trivest Partners, a private equity firm managing around $6 billion in assets and dedicated to founder-owned businesses. This strategic partnership is poised to propel Applied Value into its next stage of growth, strengthening its presence in North America and the Nordics, and enhancing its reputation for delivering measurable, bottom-line results for clients.

Intel: U.S. Government Making $8.9 Billion Investment In Common Stock

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Intel has announced a substantial investment agreement with the Trump Administration to support U.S. technological and manufacturing leadership. The federal government will invest $8.9 billion in Intel common stock, sourced from grants under the CHIPS and Science Act and the Secure Enclave program. This brings the total government investment in Intel to $11.1 billion, including previous grants and investments.

Keurig Dr Pepper Buying JDE Peet’s In $18 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced its plan to acquire JDE Peet’s in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €15.7 billion ($18 billion), offering €31.85 per share—a 33% premium over JDE Peet’s 90-day average price. This deal will create two distinct, publicly listed companies: “Global Coffee Co.”, the world’s largest pure-play coffee company, and “Beverage Co.,” a North American refreshment beverage challenger.

CRM-Messaging: Interview With Growth Marketing Head Pallavi Sehgal About The Multi-Channel Communication Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

CRM-Messaging is a company that provides businesses with a platform to conduct multi-channel communication and marketing, focusing on SMS, WhatsApp, and voice messages directly from a CRM system. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CRM-Messaging’s Growth Marketing Head Pallavi Sehgal to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Endogenex: Interview With VP Of R&D And Operations Matt Cambronne About Redefining Type 2 Diabetes Treatments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Endogenex is a company pioneering a treatment for type 2 diabetes that targets what research now suggests is a likely driver of the disease: a damaged duodenum. The company’s novel, outpatient endoscopic procedure uses non-thermal pulsed electric fields (PEF) energy to treat inflamed and dysfunctional tissue associated with type 2 diabetic duodenopathy. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Endogenex's VP of R&D and Operations, Matt Cambronne, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Tandem PV: Interview With CEO Scott Wharton About The Advanced Solar Panel Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Tandem PV is a company that develops and manufactures advanced perovskite-silicon tandem solar panels. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CEO Scott Wharton to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Starian: Over $115 Million Raised For Advancing Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Starian, a major software provider for private businesses in Brazil, has raised over $115 million (R$ 640 million) from General Atlantic, a global investment firm. This follows Starian’s split from Softplan in June 2025, which allowed Starian to focus on private sector software, while Softplan now concentrates on public sector solutions.

Entegris: $700 Million R&D Investment Announced In Collaboration With The Trump Administration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Entegris, a global leader in advanced materials science, has announced a $700 million investment in domestic R&D spending over the next several years, in collaboration with the Trump Administration, aimed at accelerating innovation in the semiconductor industry. Key R&D projects will focus on developing next-generation deposition materials and advanced purification processes to address emerging challenges in chip manufacturing, to support ever-smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient devices.

International Paper Selling Fibers Business For $1.5 Billion To AIP

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

International Paper, a major company in sustainable packaging, is implementing significant changes to reduce costs and enhance service. They have agreed to sell their Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) for $1.5 billion.

PGIM: $619 Million Final Closing Of Middle Market Energy Credit Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

PGIM closed its second private credit fund for middle-market energy companies, called PGIM Energy Partners II (PEP II), with $619 million from a mix of existing and new investors. The fund attracted institutions like insurance companies, pension funds, and family offices.

Farsight Buys Presentable AI To Improve Workflow Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Farsight has acquired Presentable AI to enhance workflow automation in the financial services industry. This move enables Farsight to enhance PowerPoint slide editing using natural language, strengthening its position as a leader in automation.

Dragos Capital: Commercial Real Estate Platform Expanded With Acquisition Of CVS-Leased Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Dragos Capital, a renowned privately held investment firm specializing in high-quality companies and premium real estate, has recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring a selection of retail properties featuring 18 CVS tenancies. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in the firm's efforts to enhance its presence in the triple-net (NNN) lease real estate sector.

Neuberger Berman: First Interval Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Neuberger Berman has launched the NB Asset-Based Credit Fund, its first interval fund aimed at individual investors. The fund is managed by the Specialty Finance group and aims to provide a high level of current income. It does this by investing in short-term, asset-based credit across several sectors, including receivables lending, consumer finance, small businesses, real assets, revenue-based loans, and public asset-based securities.

Inflexion Selling European LifeCare Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Inflexion, a major private equity firm in Europe, has agreed to sell its investment in European LifeCare Group (ELCG), the largest vaccination provider in Europe, to another European private equity group.

Blackstone To Buy Shermco For About $1.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Blackstone has announced that its private equity funds will acquire Shermco for about $1.6 billion. Shermco is a leading company that provides comprehensive electrical equipment services throughout the entire life cycle. It is being sold by private investment firm Gryphon Investors.

Macquarie Asset Management: $405 Million Secured For Vertelo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has raised $405 million for Vertelo, a platform focused on electrifying fleets in India. This funding includes $205 million from institutional investors and $200 million in concessional capital from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Other supporters include the Macquarie Green Energy Transition Solutions Fund (MGETS), Allianz Global Investors, and Australian Ethical.

Basic Capital: $25 Million Series A Raised For 401(k) Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Basic Capital, a 401(k) platform, recently raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. This funding was led by Forerunner and Lux Capital, with contributions from SV Angel, Box Group, and notable investors like Henry Kravis. New investors include HOF Capital and Inspired Capital.

ScienceLogic: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Dave Link About The Evolution Of AI, Automation, And Observability

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

ScienceLogic is a leading software and service vendor that delivers intelligent automation and observability solutions for AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) and IT Operations Management (ITOM). Pulse 2.0 interviewed ScienceLogic founder and CEO Dave Link to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Thoma Bravo Taking Dayforce Private In $12.3 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Dayforce, a leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has agreed to become a privately held company in an all-cash deal valued at $12.3 billion with Thoma Bravo, a renowned software investment firm.

Hildene Capital: $496.3 Million Non-QM Loan Securitization Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Hildene Capital Management, a prominent alternative asset manager specializing in credit strategies, has announced the successful closing of the CROSS 2025-H6 securitization, which amounts to an impressive $496.3 million. This latest securitization is backed by a diversified pool of 968 non-qualified residential mortgage (non-QM) loans, which are typically loans that do not meet the standard criteria set by government-sponsored entities.

University Of South Carolina And The Nuclear Company Partnering On New Innovations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

The Nuclear Company has opened its main engineering and construction office in Columbia, S.C.. And it has formed a partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This collaboration aims to establish South Carolina as a national hub for advanced nuclear energy innovation, workforce development, and economic growth.

Astro Mechanica: Investment Raised From United Airlines Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, announced an investment in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica. Astro Mechanica's adaptive propulsion concept and advanced airframe design have the potential to unlock supersonic aircraft with near-term applications for national defense, orbital launch, and long-range cargo delivery.

StackGen Buying OpsVerse To Advance Autonomous Infrastructure Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

StackGen, a leader in autonomous infrastructure technology, has acquired OpsVerse, a provider of AI-powered DevOps automation solutions. This acquisition brings OpsVerse's main product, Aiden —an intelligent DevOps assistant that utilizes AI to automate tasks and provide insights —into StackGen's platform, thereby strengthening the company’s AI capabilities.

Sonny’s Enterprises Buying WashMetrix To Advance Quivio Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Sonny’s Enterprises is the largest maker of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and services. It has acquired WashMetrix, a top platform for business insights and performance management. This deal will help make Sonny’s Quivio system grow faster and strengthen its role as a reliable partner in managing car wash businesses.

Vertiv: Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets Acquisition Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

Vertiv Holdings, a company that provides critical digital infrastructure, has successfully completed its acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets. Great Lakes is a top manufacturer of data rack enclosures and infrastructure solutions. This acquisition, valued at about $200 million, strengthens Vertiv's offerings for racks, cabinets, and integration solutions.