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Wiss is an accounting business that goes beyond the numbers, offering a full spectrum of accounting, advisory, and wealth services. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Wiss CEO Paul Peterson to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Earthmover, a company at the forefront of transforming how we handle climate, weather, and other complex scientific data. Founded by a team of experienced climate scientists and pioneers in open-source software, Earthmover has secured $7.2 million in seed funding. The seed funding round was led by Lowercarbon Capital, with additional investments from Costanoa Ventures and Preston-Werner Ventures, signaling strong confidence in Earthmover's vision and technology.

Morningstar has announced an exciting development that will significantly reshape its presence in the global indexing arena. The company has agreed to acquire the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) from the University of Chicago for a substantial sum of $375 million. This strategic move is expected to elevate Morningstar to one of the largest index providers for public US equity index funds, marking a pivotal moment in its market trajectory.

FYR Bio, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative precision medicine tools through the study of extracellular vesicles, has completed an $8 million financing round. This significant investment will enable FYR to accelerate its ongoing efforts in oncology and intensify its focus on neuroscience, including critical areas like neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration. The Sontag Innovation Fund (a venture subsidiary of The Sontag Foundation) and the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation have joined existing investor Two Bear Capital in supporting FYR's pioneering work.

Stablecorp, a prominent Canadian financial technology company dedicated to building bank-grade infrastructure for digital assets, has concluded a strategic financing round, securing approximately C$5 million. This significant investment follows an earlier funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, underscoring continued confidence in Stablecorp's vision. The newly acquired capital will be instrumental in accelerating the widespread adoption of QCAD, Canada's leading stablecoin, and further scaling the essential digital money infrastructure that supports it.

SciTech Development, a clinical-stage oncology company dedicated to pioneering innovative nanotechnology-enabled cancer treatments, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of its third Convertible Note Round, known as CNR 3. This funding round, which officially concluded on September 5, 2025, achieved an impressive $5.5 million, significantly surpassing its initial target of $3.0 million by $2.5 million. This overwhelming investor confidence highlights the enthusiasm surrounding the company's work.

Belfort, a pioneering company that originated as a spin-off from KU Leuven, is making significant strides in the field of encrypted computing. They recently announced the successful completion of a $6 million seed funding round, which will be instrumental in making encrypted data processing a practical reality for everyday, real-time applications. This funding round was spearheaded by Vsquared Ventures, a specialist in deep technology investments, and saw participation from a diverse group of investors, including Anagram, Protocol VC, Inovia Capital, Syndicate One, Prototype, Credibly Neutral, and several prominent angel investors such as Jeff Dean, Google's Chief Scientist, and Naval Ravikant.

BizzyCar, a frontrunner in providing AI-based solutions for managing vehicle recalls within car dealerships, has recently announced the successful completion of a $20 million follow-on to its Series B funding round. This significant investment was spearheaded by existing investor Dealer Tire, with new participation from FM Capital, bringing BizzyCar's total funding to an impressive figure exceeding $50 million. This financial boost arrives at a time of considerable achievement for the company.

Firehawk Aerospace, a leading defense technology company focused on advanced energetics and propulsion, has recently secured a significant investment from Presto Tech Horizons (PTH). PTH is a unique defense and resilience technology fund established through a collaboration between the European venture capital firm Presto Ventures and the global industrial and technology conglomerate CSG (Czechoslovak Group). This investment is part of an oversubscribed $60 million funding round, spearheaded by 1789 Capital, a firm with partners that include Donald Trump Jr. Other notable participants in this round include Draper Associates, Decisive Point, Stellar Ventures, and several other prominent venture capital firms.

Signal AI, a leading global platform that helps organizations understand and manage their risks and reputation, has announced a $165 million growth-equity investment led by Battery Ventures, a global investment firm focused on technology. This investment marks a pivotal moment for Signal AI as it prepares for its next phase of expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Emergent has announced the completion of a Series A funding round, raising an impressive $23 million. This significant investment is set to further Emergent's mission of empowering a wider range of individuals to establish and manage their own businesses effortlessly. The funding round was lde by Lightspeed with participation from other notable investors, including YC, Together, and Prosus. Additionally, several leading figures in the field of artificial intelligence contributed, such as Jeff Dean and Srinivasan Venkatachary from Google, Devendra Chaplot from Thinking Machines, Siqi Chen from Runway, Prasanna from Rippling, Edo Liberty from Pinecone, and Balaji Srinivasan. This latest funding round brings Emergent's total funding to $30 million.

Odeko, a leading operations and technology partner dedicated to supporting thousands of local coffee shops, cafes, and various other food and beverage businesses nationwide, has recently announced a significant acquisition. The company has successfully acquired Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution, a specialty distributor headquartered in Chico, California. This strategic move is set to enhance Odeko's footprint and service capabilities, particularly on the West Coast.

Corus Orthodontists, a network for orthodontic practices across North America, has announced a significant enhancement to its financial structure. The company has expanded its secured syndicated credit facility, which is a substantial financial arrangement provided by a group of Canadian and U.S. lenders. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, often referred to as CIBC, played a central role in this process, acting as the sole lead arranger and also serving as the Administrative Agent for the facility. Other key financial institutions, including Scotiabank and ATB Financial, also contributed their expertise as co-documentation agents, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and agreements were handled correctly.

Vivere Partners is a specialty insurance company (Managing General Agency) that’s reimagining how the insurance underwriting model works. Founded in 2025 and based in Laguna Beach, California, Vivere focuses on building tailored insurance solutions for niche markets, with an emphasis on aligning underwriting discipline, technology, and long-term profitability. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Vivere Partners CEO Chris McKechnie to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Northleaf Capital Partners, a global investment firm specializing in private markets, recently announced a significant transaction. Funds managed by Northleaf have provided a senior secured credit facility to de Jong & Laan, or dJ&L, a prominent Audit and Accounting firm based in the Netherlands.

Goldman Sachs is preparing to host its third 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, scheduled for October 29-30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This significant event marks a dual celebration: fifteen years since the inception of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and five years of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices policy advocacy initiative. This upcoming summit is anticipated to be the largest gathering of small business owners in the United States, providing a platform to commemorate 15 years of impact and to strategically position these businesses for sustained growth and success in the years ahead.

VedaBio, an innovative biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the landscape of molecular detection, has recently announced a significant extension of its Series A funding. A strategic agreement with Siemens Healthineers, a leading global healthcare company, complements this funding. These two commitments together represent a substantial investment of up to $25 million, specifically allocated to propel the development of VedaBio’s groundbreaking CRISPR-based product platform.

Pfizer, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, has announced a significant move to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving market for obesity and cardiometabolic treatments. The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metsera. This clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has been at the forefront of developing innovative, next-generation medicines in this critical area of health. 

Archetype, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage crypto startups, has announced the closing of its third fund, Archetype III, with over $100 million in total capital commitments. This new fund received strong backing from a mix of existing and new institutional investors. These supporters include a range of organizations such as funds of funds, pension plans, academic endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. Their participation reflects growing confidence in Archetype’s approach and the broader potential of decentralized technologies.

Yanolja Group is a global travel technology company that uses AI and cloud-based platforms to provide personalized travel experiences and operational efficiencies for both travelers and hospitality businesses. To gain a deeper understanding of the company, Pulse 2.0 interviewed Jeff Kim, the CEO of Yanolja Cloud and Yanolja Group CSO.

PlantBaby is a food and beverage company focused on creating clean-label, organic, plant-based nutrition products for families. Founded in 2020 and based in Hawaii, the company’s mission is to “nourish, inform, and empower” future generations by offering healthier alternatives to traditional dairy and processed foods. Pulse 2.0 interviewed PlantBaby co-founder and CEO Alex Abelin to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Savvy Wealth, a technology-driven platform focused on modernizing financial advice, has announced the appointment of Anshul Sharma as its new Chief Investment Officer. Sharma brings more than 25 years of experience in wealth management and investment strategy, having built and led multi-billion-dollar platforms at major financial institutions. He will be based in New York City and will work closely with Savvy’s leadership and advisory teams nationwide to help shape the future of investment management for high-net-worth clients.

Chilton Trust, a respected independent wealth management firm and national trust bank, has announced that Jennifer Lee will become its new President and Chief Executive Officer starting October 6. She will report directly to Richard Lockwood Chilton, Jr., the firm’s Founder and Chairman. Jennifer Lee will succeed Peter Kim, who has been serving as Interim President. Kim will continue to play a key role at the firm by returning to his previous positions as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

ŌURA, the company behind the Oura Ring, has reached a significant milestone in its journey to transform personal health. Since launching its smart ring in 2015, the company has now sold over 5.5 million units, with more than half of those sales occurring in just the past year. This surge in demand reflects the rapid adoption of wearable health technology by millions of people worldwide.

EduNational is a New York–based company that develops artificial intelligence programs to evaluate and treat language-related neurological conditions, with a particular focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Pulse 2.0 interviewed EduNational CEO Coral PS Hoh, PhD, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Stifel Financial has announced a significant expansion of its Venture Banking division, welcoming a group of seasoned professionals who previously held leadership roles at Silicon Valley Bank. This strategic move reflects Stifel’s deepening commitment to supporting companies and investors focused on innovation in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Greptile, a company building AI-based tools for code validation, has announced the closing of a $25 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by Benchmark Capital, with continued support from Cory Levy, Y Combinator, and Initialized Capital. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of Greptile’s universal code validation platform and expand its reach across software organizations.

Distyl AI, a fast-growing startup focused on helping large companies modernize their operations with artificial intelligence, has announced a $175 million funding round. The investment values the company at $1.8 billion and includes backing from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, DST Global, Coatue, and Dell Technologies Capital. This funding will support Distyl’s efforts to help Fortune 500 companies in industries like healthcare, telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing, and financial services adopt AI-driven business models.

Compass and Anywhere Real Estate have announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, creating one of the largest residential real estate platforms in the world. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $10 billion, including the assumption of debt.

Atomic Industries has announced the completion of its Series A funding round, raising $25 million to accelerate the development of its AI-driven manufacturing platform. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital and DTX Ventures, with participation from the University of Michigan, S&A, Calm Ventures, Blackwing, Narya, and others. The funding will be used to expand the company’s software-defined factory footprint and enhance its proprietary artificial intelligence systems.