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C.Scale: Acquisition Of Tally Expands Continuous Workflow For Building Carbon Analysis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

C.Scale, a building performance data platform, announced that it has acquired the Tally life cycle assessment tool from Building Transparency, marking a strategic move to unify early-stage carbon modeling with detailed material-level analysis across the building design process.

Lindsey Systems: Strategic Growth Investment To Accelerate Electric Grid Solutions Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

First Reserve has completed a majority equity investment in Lindsey Systems, marking the company’s first institutional capital infusion and positioning it for its next phase of growth.

Golden Analytics: $7 Million Raised For AI-Native Business Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Golden Analytics, an AI-native business intelligence platform, has emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding as it looks to redefine how organizations interact with data. The round was led by NEA and Madrona, with participation from Breakers.

Marsh McLennan Acquires Seitz Insurance Agency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Marsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh, announced that it has acquired Seitz Insurance Agency, a Sidney, Montana-based independent agency. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Kytopen: Series B Investment To Scale Cell Therapy Manufacturing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Kytopen announced a Series B financing round led by Telegraph Hill Partners, with participation from existing investors, as the company accelerates commercialization of its cellular engineering technology.

Endovascular Engineering: $80 Million Raised For Thrombectomy Platform Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Endovascular Engineering, a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on treating venous thromboembolism, has raised $80 million in a Series C financing round to support the commercialization of its Hēlo thrombectomy platform.

Rally Ventures: Liz Benz Joins As Operating Partner To Drive AI-Focused Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Rally Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on business technology, announced that Liz Benz has joined the firm full-time as an Operating Partner. Benz, who previously served as a Rally Technology Partner, brings extensive experience in sales leadership, revenue strategy, and business development, most recently as Chief Sales Officer at Jamf.

CertifID: $47.5 Million Series C Fuels Executive Expansion For Wire Fraud Protection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

CertifID, a wire fraud protection platform focused on the real estate industry, has announced the appointment of two senior executives following its $47.5 million Series C funding round led by Centana Growth Partners. The company named Josh Linn as Chief Product Officer and Liz Conn as Chief Marketing Officer as it looks to scale its platform and address rising wire fraud threats.

AfterQuery: $30 Million At $300 Million Valuation Raised For AI Data Solutions Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

AfterQuery, an applied data solutions research lab focused on advancing artificial intelligence capabilities, announced that it has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round at a $300 million valuation.

Membrane Technology & Research: $27 Million Raised To Accelerate Membrane-Based Carbon Capture And Industrial Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Membrane Technology & Research (MTR), a provider of membrane-based gas and vapor separation technologies, announced that it has secured $27 million in equity financing to support the global expansion of its solutions across carbon capture and industrial applications.

SiFive: $400 Million At $3.65 Billion Valuation Raised For RISC-V Data Center And AI Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

SiFive has raised $400 million in an oversubscribed Series G funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.65 billion as it accelerates development of high-performance data center solutions built on the RISC-V architecture.

Collide Capital: $95 Million Fund II Raised To Back Fintech, Supply Chain, And Future Of Work Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Collide Capital announced it has closed an oversubscribed $95 million Fund II, bringing its total assets under management to more than $170 million as it continues investing in early-stage companies across fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.

Pipe: $16 Million Raised For Embedded Small Business Financing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Pipe, a fintech company providing embedded financial solutions for small businesses, announced it has raised $16 million in a new funding round led by Fin Capital and MaC Venture Capital. The investment marks the company’s first equity raise since relaunching its embedded financing product in 2024 and comes after a period of significant growth.

Asian University Basketball League: Series A Funding Raised To Expand Pan-Regional College Hoops Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

The Asian University Basketball League (AUBL), a pan-regional intercollegiate basketball competition across Asia, has announced the closing of its Series A funding round as it accelerates plans to build a large-scale college basketball ecosystem in the region.

GoodBread Innovations: $1.38 Million Grant To Expand Microloan Access In Kansas City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

GoodBread Innovations, in partnership with the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) and Kansas City G.I.F.T., has secured a three-year, $1.38 million grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to expand access to microloans for underserved entrepreneurs in Kansas City.

Gilead Sciences: $3.15 Billion Acquisition Of Tubulis To Expand Oncology Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire Tubulis in a deal valued at $3.15 billion upfront, with up to $1.85 billion in additional milestone payments, as the company deepens its focus on oncology and next-generation cancer therapies.

J.S. Held Expands Financial Disputes Capabilities With CMM Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, has acquired CMM, LLP, a forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm specializing in complex family law disputes and civil litigation. The transaction strengthens J.S. Held’s capabilities in financial disputes, particularly in high-net-worth divorce cases involving complex asset classes such as cryptocurrency, private equity, and entertainment royalties.

Adrenaline Interactive: $1 Million PitchMI Win For In-Game Advertising Startup

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Adrenaline Interactive, an Ann Arbor-based startup focused on dynamic in-game advertising, has won a $1 million investment as the grand prize of the 2026 PitchMI Championship, one of the largest startup competitions in the United States. The win brings the company’s total PitchMI-related funding to $1.375 million.

Dawson Partners: $750 Million Raised For GP Finance 2 Fund Above Target

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Dawson Partners announced the final closing of its second GP-focused fund, Dawson GP Finance 2 LP, at its $750 million hard cap, surpassing its initial $500 million target. Including affiliated vehicles, total capital commitments reached $840 million, reinforcing the firm’s position in the expanding GP financing market.

Sigma Automate: $2.75 Million Raised For AI-Native IT Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Sigma Automate has emerged from stealth with $2.75 million in funding to address the growing complexity of enterprise IT environments through a no-code, AI-native automation platform. The round was led by Glasswing Ventures, with participation from angel investors.

myTU: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Raman Korneu About The AI-Native Digital Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

myTU is a fully automated, AI-native digital bank that provides secure and fast financial services for individuals and businesses across the EU/EEA, offering specialized features like child accounts, expense analytics, and fee-free ATM access. Pulse 2.0 interviewed myTU co-founder and CEO Raman Korneu to learn more.

Prove: Interview With Chief Legal Officer Mitch Bompey About The Digital Identity Verification Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Prove is a technology company that provides digital identity verification and authentication software for businesses. Its platform helps companies confirm that a person online is really who they say they are. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Prove Chief Legal Officer Mitch Bompey to learn more.

Resolvd: Interview With Founder & CEO Ananth Manivannan About The AI-Based Digital Worker Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Resolvd deploys AI-powered digital workers that automate manual, end-to-end workflows in the healthcare supply chain, specifically clearing backlogs and validating data to eliminate tedious manual intervention. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Resolvd founder and CEO Ananth Manivannan to learn more.

Nirova: $3 Million Seed Investment Fuels Rebrand And Expansion Of Anaerobic Digester Optimization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Valkyrie Analytics, a U.S.-based analytics company focused on real-time monitoring and optimization of anaerobic digesters, has re-launched as Nirova following a $3 million seed-stage investment from a strategic investor. The funding supports an expanded service offering, enhanced technology platform, and organizational growth as the company scales its capabilities.

Nordic Ferry Infrastructure: EQT Sells 30% Stake To Consortium To Support Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

EQT has agreed to sell a 30% minority stake in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure (NFI) to a consortium consisting of Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland AB, Interogo Infrastructure, and Lægernes Pension, while retaining majority ownership of the business. The deal is intended to broaden NFI’s investor base and support its next phase of development.

Bioness Medical Acquires PoNS Neuromodulation System To Expand Neurorehabilitation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Bioness Medical, a provider of advanced rehabilitation technologies, announced it has acquired the PoNS (Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator) System product line, expanding its capabilities into non-invasive central neuromodulation.

WellBiz Brands: 56 Franchise Agreements Signed As Beauty And Wellness Platform Expands In Q1 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

WellBiz Brands, a global franchisor of beauty and wellness concepts, announced that it signed 56 franchise agreements during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued momentum across its multi-brand platform.

PlayVS Acquires LeagueSpot To Expand Global Scholastic And Collegiate Gaming Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

PlayVS, a scholastic and collegiate esports platform, announced it has acquired LeagueSpot, a global esports league and tournament management platform, to strengthen its technology capabilities and accelerate international expansion.

CB&I Completes Acquisition Of Energy Services Business From Petrofac

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

CB&I announced it has completed the acquisition of the Asset Solutions business from Petrofac, a provider of operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning services for onshore and offshore energy assets. The transaction, previously announced in December 2025, brings approximately 3,000 employees into CB&I and expands the company’s capabilities in integrated energy services.

Zone & Co Acquires Sudozi To Expand AI-Powered Finance Platform Into Procurement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Zone & Co announced it has acquired Sudozi, an AI-powered procurement and vendor management platform, in a move designed to expand its financial operations capabilities upstream into procurement and earlier-stage spending decisions.