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Eon is a next-generation cloud backup platform that replaces static backups with fully-accessible, continuously protected and instantly recoverable cloud backups. It combines autonomous data resilience, ransomware protection, and threat hunting – all in a single platform. Eon is the first and only solution offering logically air-gapped cloud backups, uniquely positioned to change the cloud data resilience space. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Eon co-founder and CEO Ofir Ehrlich to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Corient, one of the largest and fastest-growing national wealth advisory firms in the United States, revealed its plans to acquire two of Europe’s most respected independent financial institutions: Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Group. Together, these firms bring more than $214 billion in client assets under Corient’s umbrella, dramatically expanding the firm’s reach and influence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

SS&C Technologies Holdings has announced its acquisition of Curo Fund Services, a prominent South African provider of fund administration solutions. The deal, which is still subject to approval by the South African Competition Commission, marks a significant milestone for both companies.

Teledyne Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the TransponderTech business from Saab AB. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending customary regulatory approvals, will bring a suite of cutting-edge maritime technologies into Teledyne’s growing portfolio.

Coincheck Group (the holding company of Coincheck) announced it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Aplo SAS. This digital asset prime brokerage caters to institutional crypto investors.

Several major financial institutions and leasing companies, including Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo-managed funds, and Brookfield, announced that they have come to a definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease, which is a leading aircraft lessor founded by Steven F. Udvar-Házy and John L. Plueger, primarily manages a portfolio of new technology aircraft, positioning it as a key player in the industry.

Anthropic has completed a Series F fundraising of $13 billion led by ICONIQ. This funding values Anthropic at $183 billion post-money. Along with ICONIQ, the round was co-led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Significant investors in this round include Altimeter, Baillie Gifford, affiliated funds of BlackRock, Blackstone, Coatue, D1 Capital Partners, General Atlantic, General Catalyst, GIC, Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Insight Partners, Jane Street, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Qatar Investment Authority, TPG, T. Rowe Price Associates, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, WCM Investment Management, and XN. Anthropic has seen rapid growth since the launch of Claude in March 2023.

OpenAI announced the acquisition of Statsig. While the exact details of the acquisition amount remain undisclosed, sources from have reported that the deal was valued at around $1.1 billion.

Sequifi is a pioneering company dedicated to enhancing and expanding America’s essential home service workforce. Recently, they announced the successful raising of $6.7 million in seed funding, aimed at accelerating product development and venturing into new, promising market segments. This funding round was spearheaded by Cervin Ventures, with additional participation from Frazier Group and Tokyo Black.

ProVerum Limited is a company that has made significant strides with its development of the ProVee System, a minimally invasive solution specifically designed for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Recently, the company announced the closing of $80 million Series B equity financing round, marking a crucial step in its journey towards bringing this innovative treatment to market. MVM Partners notably led this financing and it was bolstered by the participation of new investors, including OrbiMed and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Existing investors, including Gilde Healthcare Partners, Lightstone Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, and Enterprise Ireland, also played a significant role in this round, demonstrating their continued support and confidence in ProVerum's vision and potential.

Framer is a professional website design platform that has gained significant popularity among startups and global brands alike. Recently, the company announced an impressive $100 million Series D funding round, led by existing investors Meritech and Atomico. This funding round raises the company's valuation to a $2 billion, underscoring the growing interest and confidence in Framer's capabilities.

Avenda Health is a medical technology company that uses artificial intelligence to improve prostate cancer care. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Avenda Health co-founder and CEO Shyam Natarajan, PhD, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Arineta is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures dedicated cardiovascular and thoracic CT scanners. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Arineta CEO Doug Ryan to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Phasecraft, a force in the field of quantum algorithms, has recently announced the successful completion of a significant $34 million Series B funding round. This remarkable achievement is poised to accelerate the company’s transformative work in quantum computing, which aims to translate the theoretical potential of this technology into practical, real-world applications. The funding round was co-led by Plural, with notable participation from existing investors such as Playground Global and Novo Holdings’ Quantum Fund, marking its first direct investment in quantum software. Additionally, other investors, including AlbionVC, Latitude, and Parkwalk Advisors, also joined the round.

Lifezone Metals Limited’s CEO, Chris Showalter, recently announced a notable financial development for the company. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel Limited, has successfully secured a significant bridge loan facility agreement worth $60 million with Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, L.P. Taurus is recognized as a prominent global provider of structured finance tailored explicitly for the mining sector, making this partnership notable for Lifezone.

Pacifico Energy Vietnam (PEV), a Vietnam-based development platform of the Pacifico Energy Group (PEG), which is recognized as a leader in global energy infrastructure development, has recently made a significant announcement. The company has successfully closed a senior debt financing deal for up to $28.5 million with the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, commonly known as VietinBank.

Vox AI, a conversational voice AI platform, is making waves in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry with its innovative approach to drive-thru and operational automation. The company recently announced a seed funding round, securing $8.7 million in funding. This funding was spearheaded by Headline, with additional contributions from True, Simon Capital, and returning investor Souschef Ventures. With this latest round of investment, Vox AI has raised a total of $10 million to date. This financial boost will advance the company's global expansion efforts, including the exciting launch of a new office in San Francisco.

Surface Design Solutions, a prominent player in the realm of next-generation manufacturing software, recently made an exciting announcement: they have secured $365,000 in funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. This investment will play a crucial role in supporting the development of the next generation of skilled manufacturing workers while furthering the company’s mission to modernize surface engineering.

Welcome Tech, a leading digital platform that serves immigrant workforces and the employers who rely on them, has recently announced the successful completion of a $7.5 million funding round. This funding is intended to accelerate the development of Welcome Tech’s proprietary artificial intelligence infrastructure and to further enhance its workforce engagement platform.

UserEvidence, a customer evidence platform tailored for go-to-market (GTM) teams, has exciting news to share: the company has successfully acquired Zealot, a fast-growing advocacy and reference management platform. This announcement comes alongside a notable funding achievement, as UserEvidence secured an additional $7 million in a funding round led by existing investors. With this latest investment, the total funding for UserEvidence has reached $21 million.

Aurelian, an AI company dedicated to streamlining non-emergency calls for 911 centers, has recently announced a $14 million Series A funding round. This investment was primarily led by NEA, with support from notable existing investors, including Y Combinator, FUSE, Liquid 2, and Palm Drive Capital. The company plans to utilize these funds to expand its reach and services to even more emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the United States.

Partners Group has recently announced the appointment of Tarak Mehta as a Partner in its Private Equity business, where he will also serve as Co-Head of the Goods & Products Vertical. This development is based at the firm’s global headquarters in Baar-Zug, Switzerland, where Mehta will work closely with a talented team of professionals.

Sycamore Partners has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), marking a significant milestone for both the company and its shareholders. This acquisition comes with the partnership of Stefano Pessina and his family, who have shown their unwavering support by reinvesting 100% of their interests in WBA. This move not only highlights their confidence in the company but also underscores a shared vision for its future.

Following the closing of KKR’s acquisition of Karo Healthcare, Karo has confirmed that the previously announced agreement to acquire a portfolio of skin health brands from Perrigo Company plc has now been formally transferred to Karo. The transaction, first revealed on July 14 by a KKR-affiliated entity and Perrigo, remains unchanged and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

A subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has agreed to invest up to $1.5 billion in GLP, a leading global business builder and investment manager. The funding is intended to drive GLP’s next phase of growth, with an initial commitment of $500 million already earmarked to kickstart expansion efforts.

Yonalink is a technology company specializing in clinical trial data management. They provide a platform that streamlines the process of collecting, managing, and transferring clinical trial data, particularly between Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Yonalink co-founder and CEO Iddo Peleg to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

SeaTown Holdings International, an alternative investment firm focused on Asia, recently announced a significant development in its investment portfolio. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek’s asset management group, Seviora Holdings, SeaTown has reached the first closing of the SeaTown Private Credit Fund III (PCF III), achieving over US$612 million in capital commitments.

Lakestar, recognized as one of Europe’s premier venture capital funds, has recently achieved a milestone by closing its continuation vehicle, Lakestar Continuation Fund I (LCF I), with a value of €228 million. This fund has garnered a remarkable level of interest, resulting in oversubscription, making it one of the most significant transactions of its kind in the European venture capital landscape to date.

The MSU Research Foundation has recently made a significant stride forward by securing $4 million in funding to enhance PitchMI, which is set to become one of the most impactful startup competitions focused on founders in the entire nation. This ambitious initiative is backed by a generous $3 million award from the Michigan Innovation Fund, which is administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

LKQ Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Self Service segment, commonly known as Pick Your Part. The buyer is an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, and the deal carries an enterprise value of $410 million. This figure is subject to standard post-closing adjustments.