Innovation

CoachCare: Remote Patient Monitoring And Virtual Care Company Secures $11 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

CoachCare - a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care management - announced an $11 million investment from growth equity firm Catalyst Investors. This latest funding round follows a $48 million funding in June led by Integrity Growth Partners and Topmark Partners, bringing CoachCare’s total equity funding for 2024 to $59 million. And the company has secured a credit facility with Everberg Capital, providing up to $52 million in debt financing.

BECIS: Energy-As-A-Service Company Raises $53 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

BE C&I Solutions (BECIS) announced it raised $53 million in new equity financing from existing shareholders, namely FMO, KLP Norfund Investments, Pula Investments (represented by Berkeley Energy), and Siemens Financial Services.

Players Health: Athlete Safety Company Secures $60 Million (Series C)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Players Health, a leading provider of athlete safety and sports insurance solutions, announced the closing of its $60 million Series C funding round. The funding round was led by Bluestone Equity Partners, the institutionally-backed global private equity firm focused on the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry. And this funding brings Players Health’s total to over $100 million and signals a bold new chapter in the company’s mission to redefine athlete safety across amateur and professional sports.

Tyme Group Raises $150 Million From Nubank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Nubank - one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms - announced an investment of $150 million in Tyme Group as the lead of their series D funding round. The total funding amounted to $250 million, with M&G Catalyst Fund subscribing for $50 million and existing shareholders with a further $50 million.

Apptio: An Interview With GM Of IT Automation Ajay Patel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Saifr: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Vall Herard About The Regulatory Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Saifr is a regulatory technology company within Fidelity Investment’s innovation incubator that is is committed to safeguarding organizations from pervasive AI and regulatory risks. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Saifr co-founder and CEO Vall Herard to learn more about the company.

Biom Pharma: Interview With President & Chief Science Officer Dr. Bobban Subhadra About The Human Longevity Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Biom Pharma is a company that is dedicated to achieving one of the most ambitious goals of 21st century medicine: increasing human longevity with high quality of life. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Biom Pharma President and Chief Science Officer Dr. Bobban Subhadra to learn more about the company.

Centana Growth Partners: Fund III Closed At $600 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm investing in the future of finance, announced the closing of its oversubscribed third fund, Centana Growth Partners III, L.P., with $600 million in capital commitments from limited partners.

Cemex Ventures: Interview With Mateo Zimmermann Gonzalez About The Construction-Focused Investment Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

CemexVentures is a firm that believes in the power of technology and entrepreneurship to disrupt the construction industry. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CemexVentures investment manager Mateo Zimmermann Gonzalez to learn more about the construction-focused investment firm.

GovSignals: $5.5 Million (Seed) Raised To Automate Process Of Finding Government Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

GovSignals announced that it had raised a $5.5 million seed round led by Unusual VC and launched the first AI platform to automate finding and bidding on government contracts.

It’s electric: Interview With Co-Founder & COO Tiya Gordon About The EV Charging Solution Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

It’s electric is on a mission to bring curbside EV charging to cities across the U.S. and advance the adoption of electric vehicles. Pulse 2.0 interviewed it’s electric co-founder and COO Tiya Gordon to learn more about the company.

Beam Ventures To Launch $150 Million Gaming Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

The Beam Foundation announced plans to launch Beam Ventures in Abu Dhabi, the first venture fund from ADGM focused exclusively on gaming. This $150 million gaming fund aims to accelerate promising founders and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s transformation into a global gaming hub.

Why Marriott Is Buying The Postcard Cabins Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

The Postcard Cabins brand (formerly Getaway), a pioneer in the emerging outdoor accommodations sector, announced its acquisition by Marriott International. This milestone is considered an exciting step for Postcard Cabins as it continues to redefine how people experience the great outdoors, disconnect from daily life, and find meaningful moments in nature.

Amplitude Vascular Systems: Interview With CTO Dr. Robert Chisena About The Medical Device Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS) is an early-stage medical device company focused on safely and effectively treating severely calcified arterial disease. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Amplitude Vascular Systems Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Dr. Robert Chisena to learn more about the company.

Askable: On-Demand Research And Insight Delivery Company Raises A$22 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Askable - an on-demand research and insight delivery platform - announced it has closed an A$22 million Series A funding round led by Airtree Ventures. To exponentially improve products through user insight, Askable connects enterprises with the world's best researchers, rigorously vetted participants, and a research platform that combines human expertise and AI to deliver insights with notable depth.

Liquid AI: $250 Million (Series A) Raised For Scaling Capable General-Purpose AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) company announced it closed a $250 million early-stage funding round led by Advanced Micro Devices. This funding round will help the company accelerate the development, scaling, and deployment of its Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs), its lightweight, general-purpose AI models that unlock private, efficient, and reliable enterprise-grade AI for all.

Upbound Group Buying Brigit For Up To $460 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Upbound Group, a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial products that address underserved consumers' evolving needs and aspirations, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brigit, a leading financial health technology company.

AVAIO Digital Building $3 Billion Data Center Campus In Virginia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

AVAIO Digital Partners announced it had signed an agreement with the Appomattox County Economic Development Authority (EDA) to purchase a 452-acre business and industrial site in Appomattox County, VA. AVAIO Digital plans to develop the site into a $3 billion data center campus with substantial onsite green power.

Uplift360: €1 Million (Pre-Seed) Raised To Develop Sustainable Chemical Recycling Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Uplift360, a company developing sustainable chemical recycling technologies for advanced materials, announced it has closed a €1 million pre-seed funding round led by Promus Ventures and with participation from Twin Track. This funding round will enable Uplift360 to scale its recycling technology and expand its team of scientists as it develops a first-of-its-kind concept demonstrator.

Bioniq: Interview With Founder & CEO Vadim Fedotov About The Nutrient Optimization Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Bioniq is a company that spent years analyzing blood markers to develop its patented algorithm, enabling the company to create 100% personalized supplement formulas based on one of the largest biochemical databases of its kind that spans over five continents. These formulas support your health by optimizing your micronutrient status. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Bioniq founder and CEO Vadim Fedotov to learn more about the company.

VIAVI Buying Inertial Labs For Initial Consideration Of $150 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Viavi Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Inertial Labs for an initial consideration of $150 million at closing and up to $175 million contingent consideration over four years. VIAVI plans to fund the transaction through cash on hand.

Amulet Capital Partners Investing In Theoria Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Amulet Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare sector, announced a new platform investment in Theoria Management. This tech-enabled management service organization delivers high-quality and value-based primary care services to senior living communities across the US. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

OpsMx: Interview With CTO Gopinath Rebala About The Application Security Posture Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

OpsMx is a leader in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), helping enterprises accelerate DevSecOps and “Shift-Left” to Secure the SDLC. Pulse 2.0 interviewed OpsMx CTO Gopinath Rebala to learn more about the company.

Patient Square Capital Buying Patterson Companies In $4.1 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Patterson Companies - a leading dental and animal health distributor - announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Patient Square Capital.

Computershare Buying ingage IR Limited

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

Computershare announced that it has agreed to acquire ingage IR Limited. ingage offers investor relations and engagement software to help listed companies worldwide build and manage their investor relations function.

UVM Research Reveals Breakthrough Mechanism In Brain Blood Flow Regulation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

A team of UVM scientists headed by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has uncovered a novel mechanism that reshapes understanding how blood flow is regulated in the brain. This study, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) - a high-impact, peer-reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - introduces Electro-Calcium (E-Ca) Coupling. This process integrates electrical and calcium signaling in brain capillaries to deliver precise blood flow to active neurons.

Cofactr: Supply Chain Management Platform Raises $17 Million (Series A)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2024

Cofactr - a supply chain and logistics management platform that streamlines production processes and policies for critical hardware manufacturers - announced the closing of its $17.2 million Series A funding round. Bain Capital led the funding, and they were joined by existing seed investors Y Combinator, Floating Point Ventures, Broom, and DNX. The new investment brings Cofactr’s total funding to $28.8 million.

Turn Therapeutics: $75 Million Investment Commitment Secured From GEM Global

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2024

Turn Therapeutics - an innovator in advanced wound and dermatology solutions - announced a significant investment commitment from GEM Global Yield, a $3.4 billion private equity and alternative investment group.

ANYbotics: AI-Based Robotic Inspection Solutions Company Raises $60 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2024

ANYbotics, a leader in AI-based robotic inspection solutions, has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million. This new funding is led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, with participation from TDK Ventures and other new investors. Backed by existing investors from Silicon Valley and Europe, including Walden Catalyst, NGP Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Swisscanto, and Swisscom Ventures, this funding will accelerate the company's global scaling and recent expansion in the U.S. to meet the growing demand for its industrial inspection robots and enhance the company’s ability to deliver exceptional services and seamless integrations worldwide.

Legion Technologies: Workforce Management Company Raises $50 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 15, 2024

Legion Technologies, an innovator in workforce management (WFM), announced it has raised $50 million in financing from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank. The funding, which brings Legion’s total funding to $195 million, follows a $50 million growth round led by Riverwood Capital earlier this year.