Innovation

Tandem Health Raises $100 Million Series B Led By EQT’s Scaleup Europe Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Tandem Health has raised $100 million in Series B funding led by the Scaleup Europe Fund managed by EQT, bringing the European healthcare AI company's total funding to $160 million. Existing investors Kinnevik, Northzone, Amino Collective and Visionaries also participated in the round. The financing follows Tandem's $50 million Series A in 2025 and represents the Scaleup Europe Fund's first investment in a healthcare AI company.

Tabby Raises $233 Million At $6.5 Billion Valuation To Expand Beyond Buy Now, Pay Later

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Tabby has raised $233 million in equity funding at a $6.5 billion valuation as the financial technology company expands beyond buy now, pay later into a broader range of financial products across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The round was led by existing investor Blue Pool Capital, with participation from existing shareholders HSG, Wellington Management and Arbor Ventures.

Space42 And Viasat Commit Up To $1 Billion To Launch Equatys Direct-To-Device Satellite Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Space42 and Viasat have signed a binding agreement to establish Equatys, a shared satellite and ground infrastructure platform designed to support global direct-to-device and advanced mobile satellite connectivity.

KKR Invests €528 Million For 49% Stake In Realty Income European Joint Venture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Realty Income and KKR have formed a new euro-denominated joint venture through which KKR-advised capital accounts will invest €528 million for a 49% equity interest in a portfolio of European net lease properties.

Amazon Leo Adds 6 Ariane 6 Launches, Expanding Arianespace Commitment To 24 Missions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Amazon Leo is expanding its launch partnership with Arianespace by adding six Ariane 6 launches, increasing its total contracted launch commitment with the European launch provider from 18 to 24 missions.

Yarrow Bioscience Prices $150 Million Public Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Yarrow Bioscience has priced an underwritten public offering expected to generate approximately $150 million in gross proceeds as the clinical-stage biotechnology company funds development of its autoimmune thyroid disease pipeline.

Plains All American Prices $1.5 Billion Junior Subordinated Notes Offering With JPMorgan, Citi, Mizuho, MUFG And Truist

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Plains All American Pipeline has priced a $1.5 billion underwritten public offering of junior subordinated notes, with proceeds expected to help redeem the company's outstanding Series A and Series B preferred units.

Uniper To Sell 20% OPAL Gas Pipeline Stake To Hy24

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Uniper has agreed to sell its 20% interest in the OPAL gas pipeline to hydrogen investment firm Hy24 as the European energy company continues fulfilling divestment requirements associated with its state-supported stabilization. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Enbridge Prices C$2.6 Billion Bought-Deal Common Share Offering Led By RBC And CIBC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Enbridge has entered into an agreement for a C$2.6 billion bought-deal common share offering intended to help fund announced acquisitions and provide additional financial flexibility for future growth investments.

CVC Sets €26 Billion Initial Target For Europe / Americas Fund X

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

CVC has set an initial target of €26 billion in fee-paying commitments for Europe / Americas Fund X as the private markets firm prepares for the next generation of its flagship private equity strategy.

Amazon Appoints Cybersecurity Expert Kevin Mandia To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Amazon has elected cybersecurity executive and investor Kevin Mandia to its Board of Directors, adding more than 30 years of cybersecurity experience to the company's board.

Cornerstone Building Brands Appoints Matthew Garth As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Cornerstone Building Brands has appointed Matthew E. Garth as Chief Financial Officer. Garth will oversee the company's finance and information technology organizations while working across the business on operational performance, strategic execution and value creation.

Steelcase Appoints Irene Tasi As President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Steelcase has appointed Irene Tasi as President, bringing an executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience to the workplace furnishings and design company.

Health Catalyst Appoints Simeon Kohl As CEO And President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Health Catalyst has appointed Simeon Kohl as Chief Executive Officer and President and elected him to the company's Board of Directors, effective September 14, 2026. Kohl succeeds Ben Albert, who will transition to Chief Business Officer and step down from Health Catalyst's board effective September 13.

The Baldwin Group To Go Private In $7.7 Billion Deal Led By Sequence Holdings And Dell Family Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

The Baldwin Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity formed by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management, the family investment office of Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.7 billion. Upon completion, Baldwin will become a privately held company.

Serrala: Interview With Chief Product And Technology Officer Rami Chahine About Finance Automation And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Serrala provides finance automation capabilities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payments, Treasury & Cash Visibility, and Fraud & Compliance controls. Through the Serrala Finance Platform, the company supports SAP and multi-ERP environments while emphasizing integration, security, governance, and AI-assisted automation. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Serrala Chief Product and Technology Officer Rami Chahine to learn more.

Buildots Raises $130 Million To Scale AI Construction Platform And Support Global Data Center Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Buildots has raised $130 million in a new funding round led by O.G. Venture Partners to expand its AI-powered construction intelligence platform and scale deployments across large construction portfolios, including data centers, advanced manufacturing and energy infrastructure projects. The financing included participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intel Capital, Mohari Ventures, Human Capital, Qumra Capital, Avigdor Willenz, Viola Growth and Poalim Equity.

Abstract Names Jonathan Eller As Chief Revenue Officer Following $25 Million Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Abstract has named Jonathan Eller as its first Chief Revenue Officer as the cybersecurity company expands its enterprise go-to-market organization following a $25 million funding round completed in July.

Alaris Acquisitions Names Jon Dubravac Senior Deal Leader To Expand RIA M&A Advisory Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Alaris Acquisitions has named Jon Dubravac Senior Deal Leader, adding an experienced RIA founder, wealth management operator and M&A advisor to its sell-side advisory platform.

Hubble: Interview With CEO Jeff Berger About Contact Lenses And Vision Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Hubble is a vision care company that combines its own portfolio of contact lenses with a consumer experience focused on affordability, accessibility, and convenience. The company offers Hubble Classic 2.0, Hydro by Hubble, and SkyHy by Hubble lenses, along with leading national contact lens brands, and has sold more than 700 million prescription lenses since launching in 2016. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Hubble CEO Jeff Berger to learn more.

Kroger: Q2 Sales Rise To $34.6 Billion As Adjusted EPS Reaches $1.09 And eCommerce Sales Grow 20%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Kroger reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $34.6 billion, up from $33.9 billion a year earlier, while adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 5% to $1.09 from $1.04.

Hooker Furnishings Returns To Q2 Profitability With $1.7 Million Net Income And $7.9 Million In Tariff Recoveries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Hooker Furnishings reported consolidated net income of $1.7 million for its fiscal 2027 second quarter, marking its third consecutive profitable quarter and representing a $4.9 million improvement from the prior-year period.

Rent The Runway: Q2 Revenue Jumps 20.8% To Record $97.7 Million As Adjusted EBITDA Reaches $12.6 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Rent the Runway reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $97.7 million, an increase of 20.8% from $80.9 million a year earlier and an all-time quarterly revenue high for the company.

MoneyHero Narrows Q2 Adjusted EBITDA Loss 17% As Approval Rate Rises To 48% And Costs Fall 12%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

MoneyHero reported continued improvement in profitability, customer quality and operating efficiency during the second quarter of 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowing 17% year over year to $1.6 million as the company focused on higher-intent customers and reduced its cost base.

FYLD: Interview With Co-Founder And CEO Shelley Copsey About AI-Powered Infrastructure Field Work

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

FYLD is an AI-powered platform designed to turn frontline infrastructure work into operational intelligence. Field teams capture short videos rather than completing static forms, and FYLD analyzes conditions to identify safety, quality, and delivery risks while giving managers live visibility across jobs. Pulse 2.0 interviewed FYLD Co-Founder and CEO Shelley Copsey to learn more.

L.L.Bean To Reopen Freeport Flagship After More Than $50 Million Renovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

L.L.Bean will reopen its reimagined flagship store in Freeport, Maine, beginning September 18 after completing a multiyear redevelopment representing more than $50 million of investment in the company's longtime retail campus.

SpaceX Says Next Starship Flight Will Be Its First Revenue-Generating Mission

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

SpaceX's next Starship launch is expected to become the rocket's first revenue-generating mission by carrying production Starlink satellites into orbit, according to comments from CFO Bret Johnsen reported by Yahoo Finance.

Insilico Medicine’s Rentosertib Shows Potential Biological Age Reversal Across Six Proteomic Aging Clocks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Insilico Medicine announced the publication of a study in Nature Biotechnology showing that its AI-discovered idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis drug candidate rentosertib produced reductions in predicted biological age across six independently developed proteomic aging clocks.

Tesla Sets October 1 Unveiling For Next-Generation Roadster

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Tesla plans to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster on October 1, nearly nine years after the electric vehicle manufacturer first revealed the sports car.

City Lodge Hotels: H1 Revenue Rises 12% To R1.14 Billion As Occupancy Reaches 61.6%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

City Lodge Hotels reported revenue of R1.14 billion for the six months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 12% from R1.02 billion a year earlier, as higher occupancy, improved room rates and stronger food and beverage sales supported growth.