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AcuityMD: $80 Million Raised To Advance AI Platform For MedTech

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

AcuityMD announced it has raised $80 million in new funding to expand its artificial intelligence platform for the medical technology industry, bringing its total funding to more than $160 million and valuing the company at $955 million. The Series C round was led by StepStone Group, with participation from Benchmark, Redpoint Ventures, ICONIQ, and Atreides Management.

Wasabi Technologies: $250 Million Credit Facility Secured To Expand Cloud Storage Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Wasabi Technologies announced it has secured a $250 million credit facility led by Bain Capital’s Private Credit Group, with participation from U.S. Private Credit Investments, a division of BTG Pactual Global Alternatives; Neuberger Specialty Finance; Energy Impact Partners; and Aksia. The financing will support continued investment in the company’s cloud storage platform, infrastructure, and global expansion efforts.

Qualitate: $7 Million Raised To Scale AI-Driven Expert Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Qualitate announced it has raised $7 million in seed funding led by IA Ventures and Crew Capital, with participation from angel investors including Tony Berkman, Travis May, Matt Levin, and advisors Alex Zukin and Brian Lichtenberger. The funding will support the company’s mission to automate decision-making workflows, from initial research questions to final recommendations, using artificial intelligence.

Core Scientific: $3.3 Billion Senior Secured Notes Offering Proposed To Fund Data Center Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Core Scientific announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Core Scientific Finance I, intends to offer $3.3 billion in senior secured notes due 2031 in a private placement, subject to market conditions and other factors. The offering will be made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to certain non-U.S. investors under Regulation S.

Mercer Advisors: Leadership Expansion Adds Chief Solutions Officer And Chief Commercial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Mercer Global Advisors announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Melissa Nims as Chief Solutions Officer and Jeremiah Barlow as Chief Commercial Officer, as the firm sharpens its focus on delivering integrated family office services and expanding client value.

F2 Strategy: Acquisition Of Meradia Expands Wealth And Asset Management Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

F2 Strategy announced it has acquired Meradia, a North American consulting firm specializing in investment management operations and technology, in its largest acquisition to date as it continues to scale its platform serving wealth and asset management clients.

Citi Wealth: Strategic Agreement With Advyzon To Launch Global Unified Managed Account Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Citi Wealth announced a strategic agreement with Advyzon Enterprise Solutions and Advyzon Investment Management to deliver a Global Unified Managed Account program for its clients, marking a significant step in expanding its personalized advisory capabilities across its global footprint.

The University Of Texas At Austin: $750 Million Commitment From Michael And Susan Dell To Build AI-Driven Medical Campus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Michael Dell and Susan Dell have committed $750 million to The University of Texas at Austin to fund a new AI-powered medical center and research campus, one of the largest philanthropic gifts in higher education and healthcare.

A&K Robotics: $8 Million Series A Raised To Scale Autonomous Airport Mobility Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

A&K Robotics announced the closing of an $8 million Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of autonomous mobility solutions for airports and expand its production and research capabilities. The round was led by BDC Capital through its Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, along with Vantage Futures, and included participation from additional investors such as RiSC Capital, Grep VC, Nimbus Synergies, and Dan Gelbart.

Monk: $25 Million Series A Raised To Automate Accounts Receivable With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Monk announced a $25 million Series A financing round to accelerate development of its AI-native accounts receivable platform, bringing total funding to $29 million following a $4 million seed round in 2025. The round was co-led by Footwork and Acrew Capital, with continued participation from BTV.

Thiel Foundation: 2026 Thiel Fellowship Class Awarded $250,000 Grants To Young Entrepreneurs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Thiel Foundation announced its 2026 class of Thiel Fellows, awarding a new group of young entrepreneurs $250,000 each over two years to pursue breakthrough ideas across industries including AI, fintech, robotics, and infrastructure.

Collov Labs: $23 Million Series A Raised To Advance Visual AI Systems And Launch New Research Lab

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Collov Labs announced the launch of a new research lab focused on developing visual intelligence systems, alongside a $23 million Series A financing to accelerate adoption of AI-powered visual interfaces and applications. The round was backed by Brightway Future Capital, Taihill Venture, MindWorks Capital, and Matrix Partners. The funding will be used to expand the company’s research team and accelerate development of its visual AI systems and applications.

Gravity: $10 Million Raised To Build Orion, An Autonomous AI Analyst Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Gravity announced more than $10 million in total funding to advance Orion, its autonomous AI analyst platform designed to deliver continuous, decision-ready insights for enterprises. The latest $7 million institutional round was led by Next Frontier Capital, with participation from Foundry Group, K5 Global, and Denver Ventures, alongside a group of strategic angel investors.

Point2 Technology: $76 Million Series B Raised To Advance RF Interconnect Platform For AI Data Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Point2 Technology announced an extension of its Series B financing round, bringing total funding to $76 million to accelerate development of its RF-based interconnect solutions for AI data center infrastructure. The round was led by Maverick Silicon, with participation from NVentures and UMC Capital. The funding highlights growing investor interest in next-generation interconnect technologies as AI workloads continue to scale.

Sinai.ai: $1.45 Million Pre-Seed Raised To Reinvent Books With AI-Native aiBook Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Sinai.ai announced the close of a $1.45 million pre-seed funding round to develop its interactive, AI-native reading platform and expand partnerships across the publishing ecosystem. The round was led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech Ventures, with participation from Maza Ventures and YOUXEL Ventures, along with a group of angel investors.

Blue Energy: $380 Million Raised To Develop Project-Financeable Prefabricated Nuclear Power Plants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Blue Energy announced it has raised $380 million in financing to advance development of prefabricated nuclear power plants designed for faster, more predictable deployment. The round was led by VXI Capital, with significant backing from Engine Ventures and participation from existing investors including At One Ventures and Tamarack Global. Proceeds will support procurement of long-lead equipment, project development, and broader corporate growth.

Deep Blue Medical Advances: $5.6 Million Series A Raised As Company Promotes Lou Fuqua To COO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Deep Blue Medical Advances announced the closing of an oversubscribed $5.6 million Series A financing round alongside the promotion of Lou Fuqua to chief operating officer.

Hilltop Residential: $288 Million Fund VI Closed As Largest Fundraise To Date

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Hilltop Residential announced the final close of Hilltop Growth Fund VI at $288 million in total commitments, marking the largest fundraise in the firm’s history.

SpartanX: Seed Round Raised To Scale Autonomous AI Red Teaming Platform And Expand Boston Headquarters

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

SpartanX announced the close of a seed funding round to accelerate growth of its AI-native offensive security platform, alongside the establishment of its global headquarters in Boston and the appointment of a new president and chief operating officer. The round was led by Venture Guides, with participation from additional angel and corporate investors.

Afresh: $34 Million Raised To Scale AI Platform Across Grocery Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Afresh Technologies announced $34 million in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its AI platform designed to optimize decision-making across the grocery supply chain. The round was co-led by Just Climate, a climate-focused strategy of Generation Investment Management, and High Sage Ventures, with participation from existing investors.

AXIA Time: Seed Round Raised To Expand Swiss-Made Timepiece Brand And Strategic Partnerships

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

AXIA Time announced the closing of a seed funding round to support product expansion, team growth, and continued development of strategic partnerships across sports, academia, and government institutions.

ASPCA And Best Friends Announce $14 Million Initiative Launched To Transform Los Angeles Animal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society announced a joint $14 million, multi-year initiative to support operational improvements and long-term transformation at Los Angeles Animal Services.

Stake: Partnership With ACE & Company To Build Secondary Market For Fractional Real Estate In The UAE

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Stake announced a strategic partnership with ACE & Company to develop a secondary transfer facility aimed at improving liquidity for fractional real estate investments in the United Arab Emirates.

RIIG Technology: $6 Million+ Series A Raised To Expand AI-Driven Healthcare And Infrastructure Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

RIIG Technology, operating as HOOTL, announced the successful close of a $6 million+ Series A financing round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered healthcare and infrastructure solutions. The round was led by a mix of family offices, a publicly listed entity, and high net worth individuals, reflecting investor interest in the company’s automation platform focused on regulated and high-complexity industries.

Ideally: $10 Million Series A Raised As AI Market Research Platform Launches Canvas In The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Ideally announced the U.S. launch of Ideally Canvas alongside a $10 million Series A funding round aimed at accelerating expansion and product development. The round was led by Shearwater Capital, with participation from Altered Capital, Icehouse Ventures, and Ecliptic VC. The financing values the company at more than $59 million.

EQT: $15.6 Billion Raised For Asia Pacific’s Largest Private Equity Fund BPEA IX

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

EQT announced the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (BPEA IX) at its hard cap of $15.6 billion in total commitments, making it the largest Asia Pacific-dedicated private equity fund raised to date.

Ray Therapeutics: $125 Million Series B Raised For Vision Restoration Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Ray Therapeutics announced the closing of an upsized and oversubscribed $125 million Series B financing round to advance its vision-restoration treatments. The round was led by Janus Henderson Investors, with participation from new investors Adage Capital Management, Franklin Templeton, Invus, and Marshall Wace. Existing investors, including 4BIO Capital, Deerfield Management, MRL Ventures Fund, Norwest, Novo Holdings, and Platanus, also participated in the financing.

Interview With Monjur Co-Founder & CEO Rob Scott About The Contracts-As-A-Service Platform And Recent Monjur Pilot Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Monjur provides a specialized Contracts-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), utilizing AI-powered, attorney-supervised technology to manage, draft, and negotiate contracts, ensuring legal compliance and faster sales cycles. It combines expert legal oversight with AI to deliver tailored, up-to-date agreements. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Monjur co-founder and CEO Rob Scott to learn more.

PenFed Foundation For Military Heroes: $1.3 Million Raised At Celebration Of Service Event Supporting Veterans

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes announced that it raised over $1.3 million during its Celebration of Service event, held on April 16 at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

Sygaldry Technologies: $139 Million Raised To Build Quantum-Accelerated AI Servers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

Sygaldry Technologies announced that it has raised $139 million across Seed and Series A financing rounds to develop quantum-accelerated AI servers designed to improve the speed and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence workloads.