Innovation

CIM Group: $154 Million Loan Refinances MiamiCentral Office Towers In Downtown Miami

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

CIM Group announced that its CIM Real Estate Debt Solutions business, on behalf of a CIM-managed fund, has closed a $154 million whole loan to refinance 2 and 3 MiamiCentral, two Class A office towers totaling approximately 339,000 square feet in Downtown Miami.

MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi As CEO To Lead Global Expansion And Multi-Asset Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

MEXC, a global digital asset trading platform, announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer as the company enters a new phase of international expansion and strategic transformation.

Ribbon Bio Appoints Urs Spitz As Chair To Support Cell-Free DNA Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Ribbon Bio, a developer of cell-free DNA assembly technology, announced the appointment of Dr. Urs Spitz as Chair of its Board of Directors as the company advances its platform for producing complex DNA molecules.

Sparian Biosciences: $15 Million NIH Grant Supports Phase 1 Trial Of Pain Drug SBS-147

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Sparian Biosciences, a clinical-stage CNS-focused biopharmaceutical company, announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial for SBS-147, its next-generation arylepoxamide receptor agonist designed for the treatment of acute and chronic pain.

Schellman: Interview WIth CEO Avani Desai About The Cybersecurity Assessment Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Schellman is a leading global provider of attestation, compliance, and cybersecurity assessment services. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Schellman CEO Avani Desai to learn more.

iManage: Interview With CIO Joe Logan About The Intelligent Cloud-Enabled Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

iManage is a leading provider of intelligent cloud-enabled software that helps legal, accounting, and financial professionals securely manage, govern, and collaborate on documents and emails using AI-powered secure knowledge work platforms. Pulse 2.0 interviewed iManage CIO Joe Logan to learn more.

XOi: Interview With Founder & CEO Aaron Salow About The Field Service Data Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

XOi Technologies provides a comprehensive data intelligence platform for field service contractors, enabling technicians to capture jobsite data, access virtual support, and deliver actionable insights for improved productivity and equipment uptime. Pulse 2.0 interviewed XOi Technologies founder and CEO Aaron Salow to learn more.

STG: Acquisition Of Carrier Logistics To Advance AI-Driven Transportation Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

STG, a Menlo Park-based private equity firm, announced it has acquired Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), a provider of transportation management software for less-than-truckload carriers.

Decision Science Advisors: Series A Raised To Scale AI For Private Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Decision Science Advisors, an applied AI and data advisory firm, announced it has raised a Series A funding round from Jefferies Financial Group Inc., a global full-service investment banking and capital markets firm. The funding will support DSA’s expansion across the United States and Europe while strengthening its position at the intersection of artificial intelligence and private equity.

Quiver Bioscience: Strategic Investment To Advance ASO Therapeutic Program For Dup15q Syndrome

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Quiver Bioscience announced it has received a targeted investment from the Porta family to advance its antisense oligonucleotide, ASO, therapeutic program for Dup15q syndrome. The funding will support critical preclinical activities, including safety studies required for development candidate selection as the program progresses toward clinical development.

Lineage Cell Therapeutics: Scientific Advisory Board Formed To Advance Cell Therapy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Lineage Cell Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic, off-the-shelf cell therapies for serious medical conditions, announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance for its cell transplant pipeline and proprietary AlloSCOPE platform.

Skeena Gold & Silver: $750 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering Completed To Optimize Capital Structure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Skeena Gold & Silver announced it has completed a $750 million aggregate principal offering of 8.500% senior secured notes maturing in 2031, marking a major step in optimizing its capital structure and advancing the Eskay Creek project.

Altilium Clean Technology: £18.5 Million Raised To Scale EV Battery Recycling In The UK

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Altilium Clean Technology announced it has secured £18.5 million in funding from the UK Government to accelerate the scale-up of its electric vehicle battery recycling capabilities. The grant was awarded through the DRIVE35 Scale-Up Fund and delivered by the Department for Business and Trade in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Innovate UK.

PCSI: Acquisition Of CareStarter And Feedback Launches PCSIx Innovation Unit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI), a national nonprofit focused on employing people with disabilities, announced the acquisition of CareStarter and Feedback, establishing the foundation for its newly launched innovation unit, PCSIx. The initiative represents a strategic move to expand PCSI’s mission through technology, behavioral science, and integrated innovation aimed at improving outcomes for people with disabilities and their families.

ReSpark: GreenSpark Software And ReMatter Combine To Form Metal Recycling Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

GreenSpark Software and ReMatter announced a definitive agreement to combine and form ReSpark, a unified software platform designed for the metal recycling and scrap yard industry. The newly formed company brings together two purpose-built platforms, integrating their products, teams, and customer bases to serve operators across the United States, Canada, and international markets.

Pep Boys: Nik Umrani Appointed Chief Information Officer To Lead Technology Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Pep Boys announced the appointment of Nik Umrani as Chief Information Officer, reinforcing the company’s focus on advancing its technology capabilities and enhancing customer experience.

Hitachi Solutions: CEO Roger Lvin Appointed To Lead Global Digital Transformation Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Hitachi Solutions today announced the appointment of Roger Lvin as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately, as the company looks to accelerate its global digital transformation strategy and deepen its enterprise partnerships.

Somnigroup: $2.5 Billion All-Stock Acquisition Of Leggett & Platt To Expand Vertical Integration Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Kornit Digital: Acquisition Of PrintFactory To Accelerate Digital, On-Demand Textile Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Kornit Digital announced the acquisition of PrintFactory, a Netherlands-based provider of cloud-native workflow, color management, and production automation software, as part of its strategy to accelerate the digital transformation of the global fashion and textile industry.

Brado AI: Acquisition Of ProviderIQ From Hatchleaf To Advance Precision Routing In Healthcare Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Brado AI announced the acquisition of ProviderIQ from Hatchleaf, strengthening its Conversational Engagement Platform with enhanced precision routing and patient-provider matching capabilities driven by clinical data and real-world workflows.

GFL Environmental: $6.4 Billion Acquisition Of SECURE Waste Infrastructure To Expand Western Canada Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

GFL Environmental announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. for approximately $6.4 billion, significantly expanding its waste management footprint across Western Canada.

Palm: Strategic Investment From Amex Ventures To Advance Portable Business Identity Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Palm, a business identity infrastructure platform, announced a strategic investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of American Express, to support the expansion of its API-driven identity network.

The LCP Group: $104.5 Million Construction Financing For Ritz-Carlton Savannah Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

The LCP Group, a private real estate investment manager focused on hospitality investments, announced it has originated $104.5 million in construction financing for the development of The Ritz-Carlton Savannah, a 168-key luxury hotel in Savannah’s Historic District.

FutureFit AI: Strategic Investment From Achieve Partners To Scale Workforce Development Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

FutureFit AI, a workforce technology company focused on AI-powered career navigation and talent marketplaces, announced a strategic investment from Achieve Partners, led by investor and author Ryan Craig.

Citra Space: $15 Million Raised For Space Object Identification Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Citra Space Corp, a space technology company focused on space object identification (SOI), announced the close of a $15 million Series A financing round led by Washington Harbour Partners, with participation from Industrious Ventures, Reliable Properties, and existing investors including Scout VC, Squadra Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Flex Capital.

Webull Canada Launches Zero-Commission Trading For U.S. And Canadian Equities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Webull Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of Webull Corporation, has introduced zero-commission trading across its platform, allowing investors to trade both U.S. and Canadian equities without paying commissions. The offering is now available immediately to all clients.

Crisil Integral IQ: Interview With President & Business Head Suprabha AD About The Risk Management Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Crisil Integral IQ (formerly Crisil GR&RS) is a company that delivers advanced research, risk management, data analytics, and operational solutions to global financial institutions, driving strategic transformation and operational excellence. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Crisil Integral IQ Suprabha AD to learn more.

Joint Ai: Interview With Founder Dr. Tony DiGioia About The Healthtech Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Joint Ai is a Pittsburgh-based healthtech company that utilizes an AI-powered platform to automate X-ray evaluation and patient-reported outcomes, aiming to streamline the triage of knee and hip arthritis patients and determine appropriate surgical or non-operative care pathways. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Joint Ai founder Dr. Tony DiGioia to learn more.

GitButler: $17 Million Series A Raised To Build Next-Generation Software Development Infrastructure Beyond Git

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

GitButler announced it has raised a $17 million Series A round to accelerate development of a new infrastructure layer for modern software development, aiming to move beyond the limitations of traditional version control systems like Git. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with continued participation from Fly Ventures and A Capital. As part of the investment, Peter Levine of a16z joins the company’s board.

Norm Law Appoints Bill Mone As Head Of Private Equity To Expand M&A Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Norm Law announced the appointment of Bill Mone as Partner and Head of Private Equity, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across private equity and mergers and acquisitions.