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Zeeco Acquires Japan-Based Applicot Corporation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Zeeco has completed the acquisition of Applicot Corporation, strengthening its footprint in Japan and expanding localized support for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction customers across the region.

Cisco Expands AgenticOps Innovations Across Networking, Security, And Observability

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Cisco Systems has unveiled a new wave of AgenticOps innovations designed to reimagine how IT teams automate, scale, and simplify operations in the AI era. Announced at Cisco Live EMEA, the updates extend the company’s agent-first operating model across networking, security, and observability environments.

Gemdale Gold Secures C$2.4 Million Strategic Investment From Gold Producer Eldorado

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Gemdale Gold has closed a C$2.4 million strategic investment from Eldorado Gold Corporation through a non-brokered private placement, bringing a new strategic partner onto its share register as it advances its exploration portfolio in Finland.

Charles Schwab: $27.8 Billion In Core Net New Assets For January

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

The Charles Schwab reported $27.8 billion in core net new assets for January 2026, according to its monthly activity report released on February 13, 2026, highlighting continued client engagement and seasonal inflows at the start of the year.

Kigo Appoints Evelyne Forester As EVP Of Publisher Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Kigo, a loyalty and rewards platform and subsidiary of Augeo, has appointed Evelyne Forester as Executive Vice President of Publisher Growth.

Bitwise Appoints Sarith Sabarinath As SVP And Global Head Of Marketing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Bitwise has appointed Sarith Sabarinath as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing, adding strategic marketing leadership to sharpen its go-to-market execution and support global growth.

Workleap Appoints Peter Dougherty As Chief Revenue Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Workleap, a Montreal-based technology company behind the Workleap Platform and ShareGate, has appointed Peter Dougherty as its new chief revenue officer as it prepares for its next phase of global expansion.

The Stonewall Group Acquires Architectural Alliance To Expand Into Delaware

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

The Stonewall Group has acquired Architectural Alliance, Inc., establishing a foothold in Delaware and expanding its presence across the Mid-Atlantic region.

BayCare Health System Names Robert Carvajal As Chief Information Security Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

BayCare Health System has appointed Robert Carvajal as its new chief information security officer, tasking the longtime cybersecurity leader with overseeing the organization’s enterprise-wide information security strategy as it advances digital health and innovation initiatives.

Carbon Appoints Jason Rolland As Chief Technology Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Carbon has announced the promotion of Jason Rolland, Ph.D., to the role of Chief Technology Officer, elevating one of its earliest hires to lead the company’s broader product development and research and development efforts.

Zorro: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Guy Ezekiel About the Company’s AI-Powered ICHRA Benefits Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Zorro is an AI-powered platform transforming employee health benefits by allowing employers to offer personalized, cost-effective, and flexible coverage through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) instead of traditional, one-size-fits-all group plans. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Zorro co-founder and CEO Guy Ezekiel to learn more.

Doctrine Acquires Maite.ai To Expand European Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Doctrine has acquired Maite.ai, marking its entry into the Spanish market and reinforcing its ambition to build a sovereign European leader in legal artificial intelligence.

Tozaro: £6 Million Secured To Cut Gene Therapy Manufacturing Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Tozaro, a Bedfordshire-based developer of Smart Polymer technology for cell and gene therapy manufacturing, has secured £6 million in new funding to accelerate commercial partnerships and broaden access to gene therapies. The funding round was led by Mercia Ventures through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia’s own funds, with participation from existing investors. The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to £23.7 million since its inception. Mercia first backed the business in 2015 when it operated under its former name, MIP Discovery.

Worldwide Clinical Trials Completes Acquisition Of Oncology Specialist Catalyst Clinical Research

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Worldwide Clinical Trials has completed its acquisition of Catalyst Clinical Research, expanding its oncology capabilities, strengthening its functional service provider model, and broadening its global footprint as it scales its technology-enabled offerings for biopharma clients.

Hyper Appoints Anand Krishna As Vice President Of Product Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

U.S.-based digital infrastructure manufacturer Hyper Solutions, Inc has appointed Anand Krishna as Vice President of Product Management, adding more than three decades of product, engineering, and operational leadership experience to its executive team.

Catalyst Solutions Promotes Sas Mukherjee To Chief Executive Officer And President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Catalyst Solutions has announced the promotion of President Sas Mukherjee to also serve as Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition nearly three decades after the company’s founding.

Saphyre Appoints Damian Handzy As Chief Operating Officer To Scale AI-Powered Trade Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Saphyre, a pre-trade through post-trade platform focused on accelerating trade-readiness and settlement cycles for major financial institutions, has appointed Damian Handzy as Chief Operating Officer.

inKind Closes $450 Million In Capital To Fund Up To 10,000 U.S. Restaurants In The Next Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

inKind has secured $450 million in capital to accelerate its restaurant commerce platform, which currently serves 6,000 restaurants across the U.S. The funding, a combination of equity and debt, is expected to expand the platform to an additional 10,000 U.S. restaurants over the next year.

Seasats: $20 Million Series A Closed For Scaling Small Uncrewed Surface Vehicles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Seasats, a small uncrewed surface vehicle company focused on maritime autonomy, has raised $20 million in a Series A financing to expand production and accelerate product development as demand grows across defense and commercial markets.

SpendRule: $2 Million Seed Funding Raised For Healthcare Contract Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

SpendRule has launched what it describes as healthcare’s first AI-powered contract intelligence platform designed to prevent overpayments in the massive purchased services market. The new system validates service invoices against contract terms before payment, giving health systems greater control over one of their largest and least-managed spend categories.

Utility Global: $100 Million Series D First Close Raised To Scale H2Gen Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Utility Global has announced a first close of $100 million in its Series D financing round to accelerate the global deployment of its economic industrial decarbonization platform. The round was led by Ara Partners and APG Asset Management, one of the world’s largest pension investors representing Dutch pension funds.

Founders Row Invests In Ohm Health To Back Intentional Disconnection Wellness Thesis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Founders Row, the Atlanta-based consumer investment and incubation firm founded by Jamie Weeks, has announced a strategic investment and advisory partnership with Ohm Health as it formalizes a new thesis around “intentional disconnection” and nervous-system regulation.

Breaker: $6 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Autonomous Orchestration Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Austin-based defense technology startup Breaker has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with follow-on investment from Australian venture firm Main Sequence, which previously led the company’s pre-seed round. The new capital will support the development and deployment of Breaker’s AI agent software, designed to enable military operators to control teams of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea using voice commands.

Nile: Interview With Chief Marketing Officer Shashi Kiran About The Enterprise Networking Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Nile is an enterprise networking company that provides AI-powered, secure wired and wireless Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions designed to automate and simplify infrastructure. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Nile Chief Marketing Officer Shashi Kiran to learn more.

Dataro: $14.28 Million Series A Raised For AI Fundraising Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Dataro, an AI-driven fundraising intelligence platform for nonprofits, has raised $14.28 million in a Series A round led by Blueprint Equity. The funding will support the company’s expansion in the United States while it continues serving charities across Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other international markets.

Axmed: $6 Million Grant Secured To Expand Global Access To Medicines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Axmed, a Switzerland-headquartered health technology company with regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, has secured $6 million in non-dilutive grant funding from the Gates Foundation to expand access to high-quality, affordable medicines across low- and middle-income countries.

GelMEDIX: $13 Million Seed Funding Closed For Vision Restoration Biotechnology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

GelMEDIX, a biotechnology company developing regenerative therapies to restore vision, has completed a $13 million seed financing round led by Safar Partners, with participation from HTL Biotechnology, Beacon Angels, TiE Boston Angels, Boston Harbor Angels, and other investors. The company will use the proceeds to advance its lead program, GMX-101, a retinal pigment epithelial cell therapy designed to treat late-stage Geographic Atrophy, and to further develop its proprietary injectable hydrogel scaffold platform.

Dwolla: Interview With CTO Skyler Nesheim About The Fintech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Dwolla provides a modern and API-based fintech platform that allows businesses to streamline, automate, and customize their account-to-account (A2A) payment processes, including ACH, Same Day ACH, and real-time bank transfers. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Dwolla CTO Skyler Nesheim to learn more.

Codoxo: $35 Million Series C Raised To Scale Pre-Claim Cost Prevention

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Codoxo, an AI-powered healthcare payment integrity platform, announced an oversubscribed $35 million Series C round to accelerate national adoption of its pre-claim cost-prevention model and expand its generative AI capabilities.

Multiverse Computing: Interview With Co-Founder & CTO Sam Mugel About The AI Model Compression Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 17, 2026

Multiverse Computing is an AI model provider and leader in quantum-inspired AI compression, significantly reducing the size and energy consumption of models for applications across various industries. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Multiverse Computing co-founder and CTO Sam Mugel to learn more.