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HubSpot Acquires Entrepreneur Media Brand Starter Story

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

HubSpot, the publicly traded CRM and marketing automation platform, has acquired Starter Story, the bootstrapped media company founded by Pat Walls, in a deal that brings the fast-growing entrepreneur-focused brand into HubSpot Media.

Acore Capital Closes $1.1 Billion CRE CLO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

ACORE CAPITAL announced the closing of ACORE 2026-FL1, a $1.1 billion managed commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation, marking a significant financing transaction for the firm.

Simple: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Mike Prytkov About The AI-Based Health And Wellness Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Simple is an AI-powered health and wellness company that provides an app designed for sustainable weight loss, mindful eating, and habit tracking, rather than strict dieting. It uses AI, specifically a coach named "Avo," to offer personalized, real-time guidance on nutrition, fitness, and, often, intermittent fasting to help users build healthier, lasting routines. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Simple co-founder and CEO Mike Prytkov to learn more.

Orion Properties Secures $215 Million Revolver And Extends $355 Million CMBS Loan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Orion Properties announced that it has entered into a new $215 million senior secured revolving credit facility and extended its existing $355 million commercial mortgage-backed securities loan, moves designed to meaningfully extend the company’s debt maturity profile and preserve liquidity.

CUBE Acquires 4CRisk To Expand AI-Driven Compliance And Risk Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

CUBE, a global provider of Automated Regulatory Intelligence and Regulatory Change Management solutions, announced it has acquired Silicon Valley-based RegTech company 4CRisk.ai in a move aimed at advancing next-generation compliance and risk mapping automation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Qatar Investment Authority And 5C Investment Partners Announce Strategic Private Credit Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Qatar Investment Authority and 5C Investment Partners announced a multifaceted strategic partnership to accelerate 5C’s growth as a financing solutions provider in the private credit market.

Blackstone Life Sciences Partners With Johnson & Johnson To Advance Bleximenib For Acute Myeloid Leukemia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Blackstone Life Sciences announced a research and development funding agreement with Johnson & Johnson to advance the clinical development of bleximenib (JNJ-75276617), an investigational oral menin inhibitor, for acute myeloid leukemia. The agreement marks the first time the two organizations have entered into a co-funding partnership.

International Franchise Professionals Group Acquires Franchise Business Review

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) announced it has acquired Franchise Business Review (FBR), expanding its capabilities as an integrated franchise growth platform and reinforcing its push into data-driven and AI-enabled development strategies.

7Rivers: $5 Million Series A Raised For Scaling AI-Driven Data Modernization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

7Rivers, a technology services company focused on helping enterprises harness data and artificial intelligence, has completed a $5 million Series A investment led by Inoca Capital Partners, which took a minority stake in the business. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company’s AI-driven data modernization initiatives and expanding its role within the Snowflake ecosystem.

Procurement Sciences Acquires Rogue AI To Expand Workflow Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Procurement Sciences, an AI growth platform built for government contractors, announced it has acquired Rogue AI, an AI-native company focused on proposal and workflow automation for the government contracting industry. The deal is aimed at accelerating Procurement Sciences’ strategy to deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end AI platform that supports contractors across the full government contracting lifecycle.

Green Heron Partners Invests In Commercial Plumbing Contractor Regency Plumbing Contractors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Green Heron Partners, an operationally focused lower middle market private equity firm, announced a strategic investment in Regency Plumbing Contractors, a leading commercial plumbing contractor serving the Greater Houston area.

SecureVision Expands Southeast Footprint Through Strategic Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

SecureVision, a bulk broadband provider serving the connectivity needs of multifamily dwelling units (MDUs) across coastal communities in Alabama and Florida, announced it has acquired IPacket Networks and ENCO’s bulk connectivity business in separate transactions. The deals expand the company’s regional presence and position it as the largest MDU bulk broadband platform along the Gulf Coast, now serving more than 30,000 units.

Coral Care: $13 Million Series A Raised For Expanding In-Home Care Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Coral Care has raised $13 million in a Series A round to accelerate the expansion of its in-home pediatric therapy services nationwide. The funding was led by Haymaker Ventures, with participation from FCA Ventures and Peterson Ventures.

Generac To Acquire Enercon Engineering To Expand Data Center And Switchgear Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Generac Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc., a move designed to expand its capabilities in generator enclosures and switchgear as demand for backup power accelerates in data center and other mission-critical markets.

Best Coast Pairings And Keyrune Merge To Form Galactic Events Studio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Keyrune Incorporated, the creator of the Melee.gg event platform, and Best Coast Pairings have announced a merger to form Galactic Events Studio, a newly established company focused on unifying technology solutions for game organizers, retailers, publishers, and players worldwide.

Superior Environmental Solutions Acquires Chemical Cleaning Specialist ChemWorx

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Superior Environmental Solutions announced it has acquired ChemWorx, a Decatur, Alabama-based provider of specialized chemical cleaning services, expanding its technical capabilities and regional footprint across the Southeast. The transaction represents the company’s sixth acquisition since May 2024 and its 12th overall.

Streamside Parks Acquires Seven Premium RV Resorts Across Five States for $97 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Nashville-based Streamside Parks has acquired a $97 million portfolio of seven premium RV resorts, expanding its footprint into five new states and adding 1,562 RV sites to its national platform.

Sherpas: $3.2 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI Wealth Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Sherpas announced the close of a $3.2 million seed funding round to accelerate development of its AI-native operating layer for wealth management firms. The round was led by 1248, the family office of Mariner Wealth Advisors Founder and CEO Marty Bicknell, with major participation from AUA Private Equity Capital and GoHub Ventures, as well as strategic investors and advisory firms across the wealth management industry.

Bolt Insight: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Hakan Yurdakul About The Market Research Platform Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Bolt Insight is an AI-powered qualitative market research platform that uses automated, conversational chatbots to conduct in-depth interviews with multiple consumers simultaneously, delivering insights and reports within 24 hours. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Bolt Insight co-founder and CEO Hakan Yurdakul to learn more.

Amca Acquires Payne Magnetics To Expand Power Electronics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Amca, a Los Angeles-based aerospace and defense company, announced that it has acquired Payne Magnetics of Covina, California from its second-generation owner, Jon Payne. The transaction strengthens Amca’s push into critical power electronics and expands its portfolio of legacy aerospace suppliers focused on reducing supply chain risk across the industry.

First Internet Bank: Interview With Chairman & CEO David Becker About The Financial Institution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

First Internet Bank operates as a branchless, digital-only financial institution providing a full suite of FDIC-insured personal and business banking services, including high-yield checking and savings accounts, loans, and specialty finance solutions to clients nationwide. Pulse 2.0 interviewed First Internet Bank Chairman and CEO David Becker to learn more.

René Sonneveld: An Interview With Family-Business And Education Coach

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

René Sonneveld is a leadership and family-business coach and educator who previously held international C-suite and board roles (including CEO/Managing Director/Chairman) across Europe and the Americas. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sonneveld to learn more.

Culinary Media Group Acquires Food52 Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Culinary Media Group, a subsidiary of Marquee Brands LLC, has acquired certain assets of Food52, a pioneering food, media, and lifestyle brand. The acquisition unites America's Test Kitchen (ATK), the leading multi-platform culinary media brand, with Food52, expanding Marquee Brands’ Home and Culinary portfolio, which also includes Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Sur La Table brands.

Dimensional Innovations Transitions To Employee Ownership Through ESOP

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Dimensional Innovations, an experience design and fabrication firm headquartered in Kansas City, has transitioned to employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan effective immediately, reinforcing its commitment to long-term independence amid rising industry consolidation.

Depot Connect To Sell Industrial And Rail Services Business To Environmental And Industrial Services Company For $130 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Depot Connect International announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Industrial Services and Rail Services business to Clean Harbors for approximately $130 million, as the company sharpens its focus on its core transportation infrastructure offerings.

WonderPlay Brands Acquired By Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, And Matt Rogers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers have announced their majority acquisition of WonderPlay Brands, the parent company of Kidcreate Studio, a national youth enrichment franchise focused on art, creativity, play, and childhood development.

BBK Capital Closes SBIC Critical Technologies Fund I At $262.5 Million Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

BBK Capital announced the final closing of BBK Ventures Fund I, LP at $262.5 million, exceeding its target and reaching its hard cap. The Dallas-based private investment firm said the inaugural fund is licensed as a Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Office of Strategic Capital.

Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition Of Downtown Music Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Virgin Music Group has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, bringing together two major platforms focused on serving independent artists, entrepreneurs, and rights holders worldwide.

RevSpring Acquires TrustCommerce To Expand Integrated Payments And Payment Visibility Across Healthcare

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

RevSpring, a healthcare financial engagement and payments platform, announced it has acquired TrustCommerce, a provider of integrated healthcare payment and security solutions. The transaction is designed to expand RevSpring’s scale in integrated payments and accelerate innovation in financial engagement for provider and payer organizations seeking to simplify payment operations and improve visibility across the revenue cycle.

Tequity Advisors Appoints Thomas Moewe As ServiceNow Leader And Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Tequity Advisors, a sell-side M&A advisory firm focused on B2B enterprise cloud, SaaS, and technology-enabled services companies, announced it has appointed Thomas Moewe as ServiceNow Leader and M&A Advisor.