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Simplicity Group Acquires LeSourd Partners To Expand Brokerage General Agency Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Simplicity Group, a holistic financial planning firm that integrates wealth accumulation and financial protection strategies, announced it has acquired LeSourd Partners, a Birmingham, Alabama-based brokerage general agency. The transaction expands Simplicity’s national footprint and adds industry veterans Jake LeSourd, Diane Covin, and Kim Roberts as new Partners within the organization.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Closes $450 Million Unsecured Term Loan And Extends $650 Million Revolver

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment trust and the largest owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels in the United States, announced the successful refinancing of its near-term debt maturities, strengthening its liquidity profile and extending its overall debt maturity schedule.

H.I.G. Capital Expands Prime Central London Living Portfolio To Over £1 Billion GDV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

H.I.G. Capital announced that one of its affiliates has acquired a third asset for its Central London Living Platform, increasing the portfolio to more than £1 billion in gross development value.

CQL Capital Leads Strategic Investment In Concrete Batching Solutions Leader Erie Strayer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

CQL Capital announced a strategic investment in Erie Strayer, a fourth-generation, family-owned company specializing in concrete batching solutions. The transaction is designed to support Erie Strayer’s long-term growth initiatives while preserving its legacy, leadership structure, and customer-focused culture.

Nscale Signs $1.4 Billion GPU-Backed Delayed Draw Term Loan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Nscale, the AI-native hyperscaler, announced it has signed a USD $1.4 billion Delayed Draw Term Loan (GPU DDTL) backed by GPUs. The oversubscribed loan, led by funds managed by PIMCO, Blue Owl, and LuminArx Capital Management with support from additional asset managers and banks, will finance multiple GPU cluster deployments across Norway, Portugal, Iceland, and the UK. This follows Nscale’s recent $1.1 billion Series B equity raise—the largest Series B in European history—and its $433 million Pre-Series C SAFE.

Blockbrain: €17.5 Million Series A Raised To Scale Responsible Enterprise AI Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Stuttgart-based modular AI platform Blockbrain has raised €17.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development and expansion of its responsible AI agents designed to prevent company knowledge loss and strengthen enterprise productivity. The round was led by Alstin Capital and 13books Capital, with participation from HARTING Family Foundation. Existing investors Giesecke+Devrient Ventures, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg Ventures, and Mätch VC also increased their commitments.

Quantum Systems: €150 Million European Financing Package Secured Following FERNRIDE Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Quantum Systems, a leader in unmanned systems, announced a €150 million financing package supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and leading European banks Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW. The package aims to accelerate the company’s industrial scaling and technology development in Europe and was unveiled at a press conference in Gilching ahead of the Munich Security Conference.

Lassie: $75 Million Series C Raised For Prevention-First Pet Insurer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Stockholm-based pet insurance platform Lassie has raised $75 million in Series C funding as it positions itself to lead Europe’s evolving pet care and insurance market. The round is one of the largest European insurtech financings of the past year and included participation from Balderton Capital, Felix Capital, Inventure, Passion Capital, and Stena Sessan.

LS Cable & System USA Announces $50 Million Tarboro Expansion To Boost Medium-Voltage Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

LS Cable & System USA, Inc., a U.S.-based subsidiary of LS Cable & System Ltd., announced a $50 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Tarboro, North Carolina, reinforcing its commitment to onshoring advanced manufacturing, strengthening domestic supply chains, and supporting the nation’s energy infrastructure.

Anthropic Appoints Chris Liddell To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Anthropic announced that Chris Liddell has been appointed to its Board of Directors, adding a veteran executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across global corporations and public service roles.

Highspot To Merge With Seismic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Highspot and Seismic announced they have signed a definitive agreement to merge, bringing together two leading enablement platforms in a deal designed to support the evolving needs of modern revenue organizations.

ServiceNow Expanding Data-Driven AI With Pyramid Analytics Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

ServiceNow has entered into an agreement to acquire Pyramid Analytics, a provider of a unified, AI-powered business analytics, data science, and data preparation platform, in a move designed to embed intelligence directly into enterprise workflows and accelerate data-driven automation.

INLEAP Photonics Raises Pre-Seed Funding To Advance Counter-Drone System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

INLEAP Photonics, a German deep tech company developing ultra-fast laser beam steering systems, has emerged from stealth following the completion of a pre-seed funding round in summer 2025 to accelerate development of its laser-based counter-drone platform for defence and critical infrastructure protection.

MPS Acquires Unbound Medicine To Expand Into AI-Driven Knowledge Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

MPS Limited has acquired Unbound Medicine, through its wholly owned subsidiary MPS North America LLC, expanding its footprint into healthcare knowledge management and AI-powered clinical decision support.

Amca Acquires Electrocube To Expand Into Power Electronics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Amca, an El Segundo-based aerospace and defense company, announced it has acquired Electrocube of Pomona, California, from two of its founding families in a deal that adds flight-critical power electronics to its expanding capabilities. Shedd Capital served as advisor on the transaction.

EWR Digital Acquires Modalpoint To Expand Oil & Gas Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Houston-based energy and industrial marketing firm EWR Digital announced it has acquired Modalpoint, an oil and gas market-insight and commercialization-strategy brand founded by industry thought leader Mark LaCour.

Legrand Acquires Power Equipment Manufacturer Kratos Industries And Invests In Liquid Cooling Firm Accelsius

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announced the acquisition of Kratos Industries and a strategic investment in Accelsius as part of an expanded push into AI-ready data center infrastructure.

B&J Welding Supply Expands Footprint With GM Welding Supply Acquisition And Organic Growth In Texas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

Cordatus Capital and B&J Welding Supply announced the acquisition of GM Welding Supply, expanding B&J’s presence in West Texas while reinforcing its commitment to independent, customer-focused operations.

King Risk Partners Acquires Hanc Group To Expand Insurance Services Across Georgia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 16, 2026

King Risk Partners, the 51st largest insurance brokerage in the United States, has expanded its footprint in the Southern market through the acquisition of Hanc Group, an insurance agency based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The transaction strengthens King Risk Partners’ presence in Georgia and reinforces its disciplined growth and community-focused service strategy.

CVC DIF Agrees To Sale Of American Roads To John Laing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of CVC Capital Partners, has signed an agreement to sell American Roads to John Laing Group, a leading international investor and active manager of core infrastructure assets. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, including required antitrust clearances in the United States.

Janus Henderson Affiliates Privacore Capital And Victory Park Capital Launch Interval Fund Focused On Private Asset-Backed Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Janus Henderson Group announced that its affiliates Privacore Capital and Victory Park Capital have launched the Privacore VPC Asset Backed Credit Fund, the firms’ first registered interval fund targeting private asset-backed credit opportunities.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan To Sell AF Group To Enstar Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, AF Group, to Enstar Group, a global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street.

Electric Twin: Synthetic Audience AI Platform Secures $14 Million In Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Electric Twin, a London-based synthetic audience AI platform, has raised $14 million in funding to accelerate product development and global expansion. The round includes a previously undisclosed $4 million pre-seed investment and a newly announced $10 million raise, bringing total funding to $14 million.

Berlin Heals Raises Over $10 Million To Advance Cardiac Microcurrent Therapy For Heart Failure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Berlin Heals Holding AG, a MedTech company focused on transformative therapies for heart failure, announced the successful closing of a new financing round, raising over $10 million from a combination of existing shareholders and new investors. The capital will be used to further develop the company’s cardiac microcurrent technology and expand its clinical research program.

Oxide Computer Company: $200 Million Series C Raised For On-Premises Cloud Computing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Oxide Computer Company, an on-prem cloud computing company, announced it has raised $200 million in Series C funding led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund, with participation from existing investors including Eclipse, Riot Ventures, Jane Street, and others. The round deepens backing from current investors and strengthens the company’s long-term independence as it focuses on expanding its customer base and scaling operations.

Stanhope AI: $8 Million Seed Funding Raised For Deep Tech Artificial Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Stanhope AI, a London-based deep tech artificial intelligence company, has raised $8 million in seed funding to advance development of its brain-inspired “Real World Model,” designed to operate in dynamic physical environments beyond the limitations of large language models. The round was led by Frontline Ventures, with participation from Paladin Capital Group and Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, alongside follow-on investment from UCL Technology Fund and MMC Ventures.

UVeye: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Amir Hever About The AI Vehicle Inspection Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

UVeye uses advanced AI-powered, high-speed camera systems to perform automated, 360-degree inspections of a vehicle's undercarriage, tires, and exterior for defects and damage within seconds. Pulse 2.0 interviewed UVeye co-founder and CEO Amir Hever to learn more.

Caprock Expands Greater New York Presence With New Livingston, New Jersey Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Caprock, a leading multi-family office registered investment advisor serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, announced it has relocated to a new, larger office in Livingston, New Jersey, to support continued advisor and client growth across the Greater New York region.

Composition Wealth Appoints Meghan McCartan As Chief Marketing Officer To Accelerate Advisor Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Composition Wealth, a national registered investment advisor enterprise with over $10 billion in assets and 125 employees nationwide, has appointed Meghan McCartan as Chief Marketing Officer as the firm continues to expand its leadership team and accelerate growth initiatives. McCartan joined the firm at the end of January in a newly created role designed to strengthen digital-first marketing strategies and advisor growth efforts.

Lenox Advisors Appoints Susan Owens As Senior Vice President Of Financial Planning

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 15, 2026

Lenox Advisors, an affiliate of NFP, an Aon company, announced the appointment of Susan E. Owens, J.D., CFP®, as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning.