Innovation

Radian To Buy Inigo In $1.7 Billion Deal To Advance Specialty Insurance Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Radian Group has recently announced an important decision to expand its operations by entering into a definitive agreement to purchase Inigo Limited, a successful specialty insurer operating in the Lloyd's market. This acquisition is valued at $1.7 billion and will primarily be conducted through cash transactions. The financial resources for this deal will come from Radian’s existing liquidity and excess capital available from its subsidiaries.

Cailabs: €57 Million Raised For Advancing Photonics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Cailabs, a player in the field of advanced photonics technology, has recently announced it raised €57 million to facilitate its industrial expansion and global growth. This round of structured financing was primarily led by the European Investment Bank (EIB), which contributed €37 million.

FormlyAI: $2 Million Raised For Medical Device Certification Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

FormlyAI is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in the certification of medical devices. Recently, the company announced that it has completed a seed funding round, raising $2 million. This funding round was led by Heal Capital, with additional participation from Gradient, Massive Tech Ventures, Gaingels, and Mana Ventures. This financial support will significantly enhance FormlyAI’s mission to simplify and automate the complex regulatory processes that medical device companies face worldwide.

micro1: $35 Million Series A Raised At $500 Million Valuation For Talent And Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

micro1 is an innovative platform designed to connect artificial intelligence companies with some of the world’s leading experts. This collaboration aims to improve the intelligence of large language models, commonly referred to as LLMs. Recently, micro1 announced it has secured $35 million in a Series A funding round, which was led by 01A.

Sympower: €19 Million Raised From PGGM For Driving Energy Flexibility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Sympower, a leader in the field of energy flexibility in Europe, has successfully secured €19 million in funding from PGGM. This investment management firm operates on behalf of PFZW, which is the pension fund for the Dutch healthcare sector. This significant financial support will enable Sympower to develop further its solutions for optimizing battery energy storage, also known as BESS. Additionally, the funding will enable the company to pursue further mergers and acquisitions, thereby enhancing its market position. This latest round of funding is an extension of Sympower's Series B1 investment, bringing the total amount raised in this funding phase to an impressive €42 million.

Nory: $37 Million Series B Closed To Transform Restaurant Operations With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Nory, an innovative platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve restaurant operations, has recently announced the successful completion of a $37 million Series B funding round. Kinnevik led this funding and brings the total amount raised by the company to $62.6 million, which is noteworthy considering this achievement comes just a year after their Series A funding round. This new investment signifies a significant step forward in Nory's commitment to provide hospitality operators with advanced solutions that not only make their businesses more profitable but also more sustainable.

EvoluteIQ: $53 Million Raised For Advancing Global Expansion Of Its Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

EvoluteIQ, an advanced AI platform that caters to a range of global Fortune 500 companies, has recently announced the completion of a significant funding round. This round raised $53 million in minority growth capital, led by Baird Capital, a well-known investment firm.

Shop Circle: Series B Extended To $100 Million For Advancing E-Commerce Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Shop Circle has recently announced a significant extension of its Series B funding round, raising a total of $100 million. This amount is comprised of $60 million in equity, combined with additional strategic financing. The funding round was led by Nextalia Ventures, a notable investor, and garnered support from a diverse group of investors from both Europe and the United States. This group includes existing supporters like Primo Capital and CDP Venture Capital, which have recently made a new investment from the Digital Transition Fund.

Upscale AI: Over $100 Million Seed Round Launched For AI Networking Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Upscale AI is an innovative company that recently launched into the high-performance AI networking space, having secured more than $100 million in funding to kickstart its journey. The funding was raised through a seed round that was co-led by notable investment firms Mayfield and Maverick Silicon. The round also saw contributions from various other investors, including StepStone Group, Celesta Capital, Xora, Qualcomm Ventures, Cota Capital, MVP Ventures, and even Stanford University.

SEON: $80 Million Series C Raised For Fraud Prevention Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

SEON, a leading company focused on fraud prevention and anti-money laundering compliance, has completed an $80 million Series C funding round. This significant investment, which brought SEON’s total funding to an impressive $187 million, was led by Sixth Street Growth and included contributions from existing investors such as IVP, Creandum, and Firebolt, as well as new investor Hearst. With this latest round of funding, SEON is poised to accelerate its growth, particularly in North America, while also expanding its reach globally. The company plans to enhance its artificial intelligence-powered products and invest in acquiring top talent.

Hubble: $100 Million Funding Milestone Achieved

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Hubble Network has recently made waves in the tech world with its announcement of a $70 million Series B funding round. This achievement brings the total funding raised by the company to an impressive $100 million in less than four years. Hubble is on a mission to revolutionize connectivity by enabling billions of devices to connect worldwide without the need for traditional cellular networks or specialized hardware.

Nukkleus: Strategic $250 Million Growth Facility Secured

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Nukkleus, a company focused on acquiring and developing high-growth businesses in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, has recently made a significant announcement regarding its financial future. The company has entered into a definitive agreement that provides it with access to a committed equity line worth $250 million. This agreement is with Esousa Holding Group, which is not only an existing shareholder of Nukkleus but also a well-established institutional investor.

Dwight Securities Management Expands Construction Loan Opportunities For Multifamily Properties

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Dwight Securities Management, which serves as the investment adviser for Dwight Mortgage Trust and operates as an affiliate of Dwight Capital, recently announced an exciting development in its funding capabilities. The firm has successfully secured capital that will enable it to originate construction loans totaling up to $1 billion. These loans will specifically target multifamily properties across the United States, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing housing options in various communities.

Keensight Capital Buys Majority Stake In Isto Biologics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Keensight Capital, a private equity manager specializing in pan-European Growth Buyout investments, has made an important announcement regarding its acquisition of a majority stake in Isto Biologics. Isto is a regenerative MedTech company that focuses on developing and manufacturing innovative orthobiologic products aimed at improving patient healing times. This acquisition comes from Thompson Street Capital Partners, which will continue to maintain a minority stake in the company, alongside Isto's management team.

Fourth Power: $20 Million Secured For Low-Cost Utility-Scale Energy Storage Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

As modern utilities grapple with increasing demand resulting from the electrification of various sectors and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Fourth Power has emerged as a notable player in the energy storage landscape. The company specializes in flexible-duration energy storage solutions and has recently secured an impressive $20 million in Series A Plus funding. This funding round, primarily led by Munich Re Ventures, also saw participation from prominent investors like DCVC and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The financial support will enable Fourth Power to accelerate the rollout of its innovative modular, utility-scale thermal energy storage systems, which are designed to help meet the growing energy needs of communities and businesses.

Fabrix Security: $8 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI-Native Identity Security Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Fabrix Security has recently made headlines by emerging from stealth mode, announcing the completion of an impressive $8 million in seed funding to launch its innovative product called Fabrix. This new offering represents a significant breakthrough in identity security.

Trially AI: $4.7 Million Raised For AI-Based Clinical Trial Recruitment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Trially, an innovative platform that focuses on enhancing clinical trial recruitment through the power of artificial intelligence, has recently announced a significant milestone. The company has successfully secured $4.7 million in funding, which will support the launch of Margo, its new AI solution designed to enhance the recruitment process for clinical trials. The primary goal of Margo is to boost trial enrollment by effectively converting patient matches into actual participants, addressing a critical challenge in the healthcare sector.

Noble Mobile: $10 Million Raised To Reward Customers For Using Less Data

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Noble Mobile has officially launched its first mobile offering, which is designed to promote mental wellness among its users. The company has raised an impressive $10 million in seed funding, gathering support from well-known figures such as Andrew Yang and Scott Galloway, alongside backing from Corazon Capital.

Soluna: $100 Million Facility Secured From Generate Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Soluna Holdings, a company specializing in the development of green data centers for high-demand computing activities such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin mining, has successfully secured a new financing arrangement. This partnership involves a scalable credit facility of up to $100 million from Generate Capital, PBC, a well-known infrastructure investment firm. This significant financial backing will support Soluna's ongoing projects and its ambitious growth plans.

Tabs: $55 Million Series B Secured For AI-Based Revenue Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Tabs, an innovative company at the forefront of technology for finance teams, has recently announced that it has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round. This significant investment was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. It included participation from multiple distinguished investors such as General Catalyst, Primary Venture Partners, and the World Innovation Lab, also known as WiL. With this new funding, Tabs has now raised over $91 million since its inception, showcasing strong support and confidence in its mission to transform how finance departments operate.

Ray Security: $11 Million Secured For Predictive Data Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Ray Security has officially launched its predictive data security platform, marking an essential moment in the realm of enterprise data protection. The company recently completed a successful seed funding round, securing $11 million with the support of prominent investors, including Venture Guides and Ibex Investors. This funding aims to enhance the company’s product development and expand its presence in the U.S. market.

DRUID AI: $31 Million Series C Raised For Advancing Agentic AI Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

DRUID AI announced it has secured $31 million in Series C financing to advance the global expansion of its enterprise-ready agentic AI platform under the leadership of its new CEO, Joseph Kim. The strategic investment – which will advance DRUID AI’s mission to empower companies to create, manage, and orchestrate conversational AI agents – was led by Cipio Partners, with participation from TQ Ventures, Karma Ventures, Smedvig, and Hoxton Ventures.

Invisible Technologies: $100 Million Raised For AI Infrastructure For The Enterprise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Invisible Technologies, a leading enterprise AI software platform, recently announced a successful funding round, raising $100 million to enhance its growth. The funding was led by Vanara Capital, a newly established investment management firm created by professionals with extensive experience from TPG. With this latest investment, Invisible Technologies has now raised a total of $144 million, and this marks the first publicly acknowledged investment deal from Vanara Capital.

Five Arrows: Final Closing Of FADP IV At €2.4 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Five Arrows, the alternative assets division of Rothschild & Co, has recently reached a significant milestone with the final closing of its latest fund, Five Arrows Debt Partners IV, also known as FADP IV. This fund has garnered a total of €2.4 billion in commitments, surpassing its initial target of €2 billion. This achievement represents a significant increase of more than 70 percent when compared to the previous fund, Five Arrows Debt Partners III, which raised €1.4 billion.

Marvin: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Prayag Narula About The AI-Based Customer Insights Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Marvin is a company that provides an AI-native customer insights platform, transforming how organizations capture and act on insights. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Marvin co-founder and CEO Prayag Narula to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Green Check: Interview With Co-Founder & VP Of Knowledge Paul Dunford About The Cannabis-Focused Financial Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2025

Green Check is a leading provider of software solutions for financial and business services in the cannabis industry. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Green Check co-founder and VP of Knowledge, Paul Dunford, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Atlassian Buying Engineering Intelligence Company DX For About $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Atlassian Corporation, a prominent provider of team collaboration and productivity software, has announced a significant strategic move to acquire DX, a leader in engineering intelligence. This acquisition is designed to enhance the capabilities of both companies, enabling enterprises to gain deeper insights into how their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are benefiting engineering teams and improving their operational efficiency.

Alto: Leadership Team Expanded With New VP Of Engineering Stacy Mauro

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Alto, a leading self-directed IRA platform specializing in private market and alternative assets, has announced the appointment of Stacy Mauro as Vice President of Engineering. This strategic move comes as Alto seeks to enhance its technological infrastructure to accommodate the rapidly increasing demand from investors for access to private markets and alternative investment opportunities.

OSEA Malibu: Strategic Growth Investment Raised From General Atlantic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

OSEA Malibu, a pioneering brand in seaweed-infused skincare, has set the standard for clean and clinically-proven beauty for nearly 30 years. The company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a strategic growth investment from General Atlantic. Mother-daughter founders Jenefer and Melissa Palmer will retain a significant stake in the company and continue to actively lead and support its day-to-day operations, mission, and strategy.

I Squared Capital Buys Majority Stake In ENTEK For $800 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

I Squared Capital has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority equity interest in ENTEK Technology Holdings LLC (“ENTEK”). ENTEK is recognized as a leading global manufacturer of battery separators, which are essential components in various battery technologies.