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Sola Security: $35 Million Series A Raised For Cybersecurity Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Sola Security, a rapidly growing innovator in cybersecurity technology, has announced the close of its $35 million Series A funding round. The round was led by existing investor S32 and joined by M12, Microsoft’s venture arm, along with New Era Capital Partners. All prior investors—including renowned venture capitalist Mike Moritz, S Capital, and Glilot Capital Partners—also participated, reinforcing their confidence in Sola’s vision and early momentum. This latest round brings the company’s total funding to $65 million, marking a significant step forward in its mission to transform how security teams operate in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

PainTEQ: Strategic Investment Raised To Advance Innovation In SI Joint Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

PainTEQ, a company at the forefront of minimally invasive treatment for sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey with the completion of a majority recapitalization. The funding was co-led by Signet Healthcare Partners and Windham Capital Partners. The recapitalization also includes a new equity investment from MVolution Partners, adding further strength to PainTEQ’s financial foundation and strategic direction.

Great Hill Partners: $7 Billion Fund XI Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Great Hill Partners has announced the final close of its ninth flagship fund, Great Hill Equity Partners IX, L.P., with total commitments reaching $7 billion. The fund significantly surpassed its original $5 billion target and hit its hard cap just five months after its formal launch, reflecting strong demand from both longstanding and new investors. This latest fundraise brings Great Hill’s cumulative capital raised since its founding in 1998 to over $19 billion, reinforcing its position as a leading private equity firm focused on high-growth, disruptive companies.

BIGC: $14 Million Raised To Advance Expansion Of All-in-One Entertainment-Tech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

BIGC, the entertainment-tech company redefining how artists connect with fans across the globe, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round, raising $14 million (KRW 18 billion). This latest funding brings the company’s total to $25.4 million (KRW 33 billion), positioning it to scale its operations and deepen its impact on the global entertainment landscape.

Tessolve: $150 Million Raised From TPG To Advance Semiconductor Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Tessolve, a global leader in semiconductor and embedded engineering services, has announced a $150 million investment from TPG. This strategic infusion of capital marks a pivotal moment in Tessolve’s evolution, reinforcing its role as a key enabler in the semiconductor ecosystem and positioning the company for a new phase of accelerated growth and innovation.

Hightower Advisors: Randy Bullard Appointed To Lead Investment Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Hightower Advisors has announced the appointment of Randy Bullard as Head of Investment Management. This newly created role reflects Hightower’s commitment to enhancing its investment capabilities and delivering more scalable solutions to its growing network of advisors and clients. Bullard, a seasoned executive with deep experience in wealth management, most recently served as Global Head of Wealth at State Street, where he played a pivotal role in shaping investment platforms for some of the world’s largest financial institutions.

Evernorth Investing $3.5 Billion In Shields Health Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Evernorth Health Services, the health services division of The Cigna Group, has announced a $3.5 billion investment in Shields Health Solutions. Shields has become a cornerstone in the specialty pharmacy space. The investment comes at a pivotal moment for Shields, which has just transitioned into a private, standalone company following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners. This move follows Sycamore’s broader acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Shields’ previous parent company, which closed in late August 2025.

Morphosis Capital: Fund II Closed at €130 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Morphosis Capital Partners has announced the final close of its second growth capital fund, Morphosis Capital Fund II, at €130 million. The fund exceeded its original hard cap, and with the support and consent of its investors, the size was increased to meet strong demand.

InnerActiv Secures New Funding to Enhance Cybersecurity Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

InnerActiv, a player in risk intelligence cybersecurity, has completed its latest funding round. This development comes at a pivotal time, as the firm has established itself as a specialist in several crucial areas, including Insider Threat Prevention, Fraud Detection, and innovative Data Loss Prevention strategies. The funding round was co-led by investment firms Blu Ventures and North Coast Ventures, with contributions from strategic angel investors who have a substantial presence and experience in the cybersecurity sector.

FriendliAI: $20 Million Seed Extension Secured For Advancing AI Inference Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

FriendliAI, a dynamic player in the AI inference platform arena, has recently marked a significant milestone by successfully closing a $20 million seed extension round. This funding is a testament to the company’s innovative approach and its ability to address the evolving needs of enterprises seeking effective AI deployment solutions. The round was led by Capstone Partners, with notable contributions from new investors such as Sierra Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and KDB, along with continued support from KB Securities.

Copper: $28 Million Funding Raised For Scaling Battery-Equipped Induction Range

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Copper is a company that launched its award-winning induction range last fall, which marked the beginning of a new category of home appliances equipped with internal batteries. These batteries not only provide impressive performance enhancements but also play a pivotal role in supporting the electrical grid, all while helping homeowners avoid the significant costs associated with upgrading their building’s electrical infrastructure.

Wugen: $115 Million Raised To Advance CAR-T For T-Cell Cancers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Wugen, a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in St. Louis, has announced the closing of a $115 million equity financing round. The investment, led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and joined by a consortium of life sciences investors including RiverVest Venture Partners, Lightchain Capital, Abingworth, ICG, LYZZ Capital, Tybourne Capital Management, and Aisling Capital Management, marks a pivotal moment in Wugen’s journey to bring its innovative CAR-T cell therapy to patients battling aggressive T-cell malignancies.

OPTEL Buying Vanguard Robotics To Transform Automation in Pharma Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

OPTEL Group has recently announced its acquisition of Vanguard Robotics, a company known for its expertise in end-of-line collaborative robot automation. This strategic decision not only strengthens OPTEL’s position as a global leader in pharmaceutical traceability and supply chain solutions but also marks a significant expansion of its capabilities in industrial automation.

GovCIO Buys SoldierPoint From Iron Bow In Strategic Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Iron Bow Technologies has completed the sale of its Telehealth division, SoldierPoint Digital Health, to GovCIO. The deal marks a strategic milestone for both companies and underscores the growing importance of scalable, secure, and mission-driven healthcare solutions for veterans.

Legend Innovation Committing $50 Million To Mid-Atlantic BioTherapeutics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Legend Innovation Life Science Fund has announced a commitment of up to $50 million in funding for Mid-Atlantic BioTherapeutics (MABT), a clinical-stage biotech firm based in Pennsylvania. The investment marks a significant milestone for MABT, which has been steadily building a reputation for its pioneering work in anti-aging therapies, with a particular focus on neurological diseases and cancer.

HSBC Asset Management Unveils Private Equity Arm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

HSBC Asset Management has launched Horizon Private Equity, its first-ever evergreen strategy. With this new strategy, the firm is opening the door to a broader and more diverse group of investors—those who may have previously found private equity inaccessible due to rigid structures, long lock-up periods, or high entry thresholds.

ALIGNMT AI: $6.5 Million Raised For Addressing The Compliance Crisis In Healthcare AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Healthcare AI company ALIGNMT AI has announced a $6.5 million seed funding round led by AIX Ventures, with additional support from Sancus Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Dent Capital. The funding marks a pivotal moment for the New York-based startup, which has rapidly emerged as a leader in AI compliance infrastructure for the healthcare sector.

TurnKey: Strategic Growth Investment Secured From Sundance Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Sundance Growth has announced a strategic growth investment in TurnKey Lender, a leader in AI-based lending automation. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TurnKey Lender has carved out a unique position in the market by offering a unified, cloud-based platform that simplifies and streamlines the entire lending lifecycle—from origination and underwriting to compliance, servicing, and collections.

Rain: $58 Million Raised To Transform The Future Of Stablecoin-Powered Payments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Digital payments infrastructure company Rain has announced a $58 million Series B funding round led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Dragonfly, Galaxy Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Samsung Next, Lightspeed, and Norwest. This latest round brings Rain’s total funding to $88.5 million. The funding comes just five months after its Series A, underscoring the company’s rapid ascent and growing importance in the global financial ecosystem.

Matey: $7.5 Million Raised To Bring AI To Criminal Defense

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Matey recently announced it has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to advance its mission of delivering precision AI tools that actually work in the trenches of the justice system. The funding round was led by Timespan Ventures, with participation from returning investor Neo and new backer Streamlined Ventures.

Sola: $8 Million Raised To Transform Property Insurance With Data-Driven Precision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Property insurance company Sola has announced the close of its $8 million Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $11.7 million. The round was led by FINTOP Capital and JAM FINTOP, with additional support from 10vc and Georgia Tech, underscoring strong investor confidence in Sola’s vision to modernize and simplify property insurance for homeowners across the country.

Ampersand Capital: Global Reach Expanded With New London Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Ampersand Capital Partners, a global private equity firm with a deep focus on life sciences and healthcare growth investments, has announced the opening of a new office in London. This move marks a significant milestone in the firm’s ongoing expansion across Europe. This new location builds on the success of Ampersand’s Amsterdam office, which was launched in 2017 and has since played a pivotal role in the firm’s European strategy.

Advent To Buy Australia-Based Automic Group In Reported $725 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Advent International has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Automic Group. This fast-growing technology company has become a cornerstone of financial market infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition marks Advent’s first local deal since opening its Sydney office, and it reflects the firm’s continued commitment to expanding its presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Even though the financial terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed, multiple sources have valued the deal at approximately $725 million.

KKR: $528 Million Deal For Luxury Cosmetics Packaging Company Samhwa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Samhwa, a South Korean company that has quietly become one of the most influential players in the global cosmetics packaging industry, has entered a new chapter in its journey. The company announced that global investment firm KKR has fully acquired it in a deal valued at KRW733 billion, or approximately $528 million. The deal marks a significant milestone not only for Samhwa, but also for the broader Korean beauty ecosystem, which continues to gain international prominence.

Goldman Sachs Investing Up To $1 Billion In T. Rowe Price

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Goldman Sachs and T. Rowe Price have announced a new partnership aimed at combining their strengths to offer a broader range of investment solutions. This collaboration is designed to cater specifically to the evolving needs of individuals planning for retirement and those managing wealth.

MagicDoor: $4.5 Million Seed Funding Raised For Assisting With Property Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

MagicDoor is an innovative company that has developed an AI-driven platform designed to streamline and automate many of the routine tasks involved in managing properties. This includes everything from listing vacancies to collecting rent, dispatching maintenance requests, sourcing vendors, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The company has recently secured $4.5 million in seed funding, with notable investors such as Okapi Venture Capital and Shadow Ventures co-leading the round. Other participants in this funding included Motley Fool Ventures, VITALIZE Venture Capital, and Early Light Ventures.

Liffo: Interview With Founder & Co-CEO Massimiliano Delsante About The AI-Based Cooking Robot

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Liffo is a company that sells an AI-based autonomous cooking robot designed to prepare meals from start to finish without human supervision. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Liffo founder and co-CEO Massimiliano Delsante to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

HappyRobot: $44 Million Series B Raised For Advancing Digital Workforce

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

HappyRobot announced a funding round of $44 million in Series B, a move that will allow them to expand their platform significantly. The company’s goal is to build and deploy AI workers capable of taking on a wide range of tasks, bringing a new level of automation to the core of global trade and logistics.

ModernFi: $30 Million Series B Raised For Deposit Management Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

ModernFi, a leader in innovative deposit management technology, announced that it has secured $30 million in Series B funding. This round was led by Canapi Ventures, with participation from notable investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Curql, Remarkable Ventures, and the new investor Intercontinental Exchange. With this latest investment, ModernFi's total funding has now surpassed $60 million, reflecting the increasing confidence and recognition from institutions about its vital role in ensuring deposit stability and liquidity management in the evolving banking landscape following 2023.

XiFin: Strategic Growth Investment Raised And Jeff Margolis Joins Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

XiFin, a leader in the field of revenue cycle management and billing solutions, has announced several exciting developments. The company has recently secured a new round of growth capital to support its ongoing expansion and innovation. In addition, XiFin has welcomed Jeff Margolis, a renowned figure in healthcare information technology and a visionary futurist, to its Board of Directors.