Innovation

Canoe Intelligence: Interview With Partner & Chief Strategy Officer Mike Muniz About The Wealth Management Automation Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Canoe Intelligence provides AI-driven, cloud-based technology that automates the ingestion, extraction, and management of unstructured documents and data for institutional investors, capital allocators, and wealth managers, thereby streamlining alternative investment reporting workflows. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Canoe Intelligence Partner and Chief Strategy Officer Mike Muniz to learn more.

Shearwater Aerospace: $3 Million Raised For AI-Powered Autonomous Flight Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Shearwater Aerospace announced it has closed a $3 million seed financing round to accelerate the commercialization of its Smart Flight platform for uncrewed aircraft operations. The Montreal-based company said the funding will support the rollout of its AI-powered mission-planning technology across the dual-use sector, including both commercial and defense applications.

Flinn: $20 Million Raised To Automate The Product Lifecycle In Medtech And Pharma With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Flinn, a Pan-European AI-powered regulatory and quality automation software company serving MedTech and Pharma, has received an additional $20 million in funding to expand automation across the medical and pharmaceutical product lifecycle. The round was led by HV Capital, with participation from US-based healthcare specialist BHI – Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments and continued backing from Cherry Ventures, Speedinvest, and SquareOne.

Maazah: $2 Million Raised To Accelerate Nationwide Retail Expansion And Distribution Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Maazah, a Minneapolis-based food brand known for its globally inspired dips and sauces, announced it has closed a $2 million seed financing round to accelerate nationwide retail expansion and strengthen its distribution capabilities.

MediKarma Acquires Nanell From Industrial Manufacturer Niterra To Expand Value-Based Care Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

MediKarma, an AI-driven healthcare innovation company focused on preventive, value-based care, announced it has completed the acquisition of Nanell, a specialized digital pregnancy journey solution, from Niterra, a Japan-based industrial manufacturer. The deal integrates Nanell’s intellectual property, product assets, and operations into MediKarma’s platform, strengthening its Women’s Health capabilities and expanding its B2B2C footprint.

Scale Acquires Reload To Expand Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Power Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Scale, a vertically integrated provider of advanced on-site energy solutions, announced it has acquired Reload, a platform focused on siting, designing, and permitting gigawatt-scale data center campuses paired with rapidly deployable on-site power infrastructure.

Copla: €6 Million Series A Raised To Build Real-Time ICT Compliance Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Copla, an ICT compliance platform serving regulated financial institutions, announced it has raised €6 million in a Series A round as regulatory demands across Europe intensify and become more operational in nature.

GameChange Energy Acquires Terrasmart eBOS To Expand End-To-End Module-To-Grid Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

GameChange Energy Technologies announced it has acquired the Electrical Balance of Systems division from Terrasmart, a subsidiary of Gibraltar Industries, strengthening its position as a module-to-grid energy infrastructure provider for utility-scale solar projects.

Myriad360: $900 Million Global AI And Enterprise Infrastructure Platform Formed Through Advizex Technologies Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Myriad360 announced it has acquired Advizex Technologies, forming a scaled global AI and enterprise infrastructure platform representing more than $900 million in annual run-rate gross revenue. The transaction combines two technology solutions providers with complementary strengths across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, artificial intelligence, data, and managed services.

Syndicate One: €22 Million Fund Closed To Accelerate Belgian Tech Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Syndicate One, a network-driven early-stage investment firm backing Belgian tech founders, announced it has successfully concluded the first close of its second fund at €22 million, aimed at accelerating the next generation of high-potential startup entrepreneurs and operators.

Enel: $1 Billion Agreement Signed To Acquire 830 MW U.S. Wind And Solar Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Enel announced it has signed agreements to acquire an 830 MW portfolio of operating wind and solar plants in the United States for approximately $1 billion, reinforcing its expansion strategy in renewable generation across Tier 1 markets.

Kong Names Bruce Felt As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Kong, an API and AI connectivity technology company, announced that Bruce Felt has joined the company as chief financial officer as it looks to scale through its next stage of accelerated growth.

Radia Appoints Former USAF Lieutenant General Rick Moore As Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Radia, a dual use aerospace company developing WindRunner, the world’s largest cargo aircraft, announced that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Rick Moore, former Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters U.S. Air Force, has joined the company as an advisor.

Elbit Systems Awarded $277 Million In 30mm Turret And Munitions Contracts

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Elbit Systems announced it has secured contracts valued at approximately $277 million from an international customer for the supply of 30mm turrets and munitions. The contracts will be executed over a three-year period.

CenCore Awarded $44 Million Department Of War Contract To Develop Modular Facilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

CenCore has secured a $44 million contract from the Department of War in partnership with the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic to deliver modular facilities designed to address critical mission requirements and strengthen the Defense Industrial Base supply chain.

Milo Surpasses $100 Million In Crypto Mortgage Originations And Closes Record $12 Million Loan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Milo, a financial technology company and pioneer in crypto lending, announced that it has originated more than $100 million in crypto mortgages, marking a significant milestone in institutional and high-net-worth adoption of digital asset-based financing. The total includes the company’s largest single transaction to date, a $12 million crypto mortgage.

Mesh Optical Technologies Raises Over $50 Million To Scale Optical Manufacturing Of High-Performance Photonics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Mesh Optical Technologies announced that it has raised over $50 million in funding, led by Thrive Capital, with participation from other major investors, to accelerate the scalable manufacturing of high-performance optical systems for next-generation computing and communications infrastructure.

Agaton: $10 Million In Total Seed Funding Raised For AI Sales Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Agaton, an AI-powered sales intelligence platform focused on unlocking insights from enterprise conversations, announced it has raised $10 million in total seed funding.

Custom Surgical Raises €3.5 Million Pre-Series A To Digitize Ophthalmology Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Custom Surgical, a Munich-based medical technology company focused on digitizing and standardizing ophthalmology workflows, has closed a €3.5 million pre-series A financing round led by Ventech, with participation from ZEISS and a group of existing and new investors.

Microsoft: Asha Sharma Named CEO Of Gaming Division As Phil Spencer Retires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, marking a major leadership transition for the company’s gaming business as longtime executive Phil Spencer steps down.

Sciwind Biosciences: $495 Million Commercialization Deal With Pfizer China For Biased GLP-1 Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Hangzhou-based Sciwind Biosciences announced a strategic commercialization collaboration with Pfizer China for Ecnoglutide injection, a new-generation cAMP-biased GLP-1 receptor agonist. Under the agreement, Pfizer will obtain exclusive commercialization rights for the product in Mainland China, marking a significant step in advancing its global metabolic strategy in the country.

Vaniam Group Appoints Cherie Myatt As Interim President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Vaniam Group has appointed Cherie Myatt as Interim President, effective immediately, as the oncology-focused partner to biopharma companies reinforces its long-term commitment to value creation and leadership continuity.

S&P Global Appoints Martin Metzker As Chief Strategy Officer For Mobility Global Ahead Of Planned Spinoff

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

S&P Global has appointed Martin Metzker as Chief Strategy Officer of S&P Global Mobility, completing the executive leadership team for the unit as it prepares to separate into a standalone public company.

BigTime Software Names Jerry Cosmas As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

BigTime Software, a provider of AI-powered professional services automation software, has appointed Jerry Cosmas as its new chief financial officer, signaling what the company describes as a new phase of growth and strategic expansion.

Akima Names Lauren Cates Vice President Of Business Development For Emerging Markets Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, announced the appointment of Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. The group delivers advanced technologies and digital solutions designed to help federal clients achieve peak performance.

Synopsys Appoints Former Deloitte Executive Peter Shimer To Board And Announces Director Transitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Synopsys announced the appointment of Peter A. Shimer to its board of directors, adding a veteran financial executive with four decades of experience at Deloitte. Shimer’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will serve on the board’s audit committee.

Ursa Major Appoints Chris Spagnoletti As Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Ursa Major announced the appointment of Chris Spagnoletti as Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition as the aerospace and defense company continues to scale its hypersonic, solid rocket motor, and space propulsion programs.

Stavtar Solutions Appoints Michael Basen As Head Of StavMarket

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Stavtar Solutions, a business spend management and expense allocation SaaS provider serving complex enterprises such as alternative asset managers, announced the appointment of Michael Basen as Head of StavMarket.

Casio America Names Dave Shaw As Director Of Marketing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Casio America has appointed Dave Shaw as Director of Marketing, marking a leadership transition as the company prepares for its next phase of growth in the U.S. market.

Georgia-Pacific Names Nate Medina As Senior Vice President And General Sales Manager Of GP PRO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Georgia-Pacific has named Nate Medina as senior vice president and general sales manager of GP PRO, the company announced. In the role, Medina will oversee the organization’s field sales, national accounts, and distribution teams, with a focus on driving commercial execution and strengthening customer partnerships across the business.