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RTW Foundation Gives $8 Million To Overhaul Physician Training At Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

A landmark $8 million gift from the RTW Foundation will launch a major effort to redesign the curriculum at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, aimed at preparing future physicians for a rapidly changing clinical and scientific landscape. Penn Medicine said the commitment, led by Penn Medicine Board of Trustees member Rod Wong, M’03, and Marti Speranza Wong, C’98, is the largest donation in the school’s history dedicated specifically to curriculum innovation.

ZOHO.VC Spins Out From ZOLLHOF And Reaches 70% First Close On €10 Million Debut Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

ZOHO.VC, a newly spun-out venture capital firm born from Nuremberg-based ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator, has announced a first close on its inaugural fund at roughly 70% of its €10 million target, about ten months ahead of its planned final close. The fund currently stands at approximately €7 million and is backed by a limited partner base that includes entrepreneurial families and startup founders.

Phia: $35 Million Series A At $185 Million Valuation Raised To Build AI Alignment Layer For Commerce

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Phia, a shopping agent co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, has raised a $35 million Series A financing at a $185 million valuation as it looks to expand what it describes as an “AI alignment layer” connecting consumers and brands. The round was led by Notable Capital, with participation from Khosla Ventures and returning investor Kleiner Perkins.

Stock Yards To Buy Field & Main In All-Stock Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Stock Yards Bancorp, the Louisville, Kentucky based parent of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Field & Main Bancorp, Inc., parent of Field & Main Bank, in an all stock transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to Field & Main shareholder approval, customary regulatory approvals, and other closing conditions.

LevelBlue And Fortra Strike Managed Services Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

LevelBlue announced it has launched a strategic managed services partnership with Fortra that includes LevelBlue’s acquisition of Fortra’s Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response managed services business, a deal the companies say will expand LevelBlue’s global platform for managed detection and response and deepen the set of cybersecurity technologies available to customers.

Digi International Buys Particle For $50 Million To Boost Subscription ARR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Digi International, a provider of mission critical Internet of Things connectivity products and services, said it has acquired Particle Industries, an edge to cloud application infrastructure provider for intelligent devices, in a move Digi expects to accelerate annual recurring revenue growth and strengthen what it calls its embedded as a service offering.

Integrated Specialty Coverages Buys Specialty Brokerage Services To Scale Nationwide Wholesale Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a California-based multi-line program administrator, has acquired Specialty Brokerage Services (SBS), an Ohio-based wholesale brokerage, in a move intended to expand ISC’s wholesale capabilities across personal and commercial lines.

Agiloft: AI Adoption Crosses 50% Of ARR Base As Screens Usage Surges Across Contract Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Agiloft reported accelerating adoption of its AI capabilities and rising usage of Agiloft Screens, saying the momentum reflects a shift from pilot programs to enterprise reliance as organizations use AI-driven workflows to speed contracting, reduce risk, and improve operational control across legal, procurement, sales, and finance teams.

Sia Acquires Kaiser Associates And Forms New Global Corporate Strategy, Private Equity, And M&A Business Line

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Sia has acquired Kaiser Associates, a boutique strategy consulting firm headquartered in the United States with a branch in the United Kingdom, in a move the firm says will accelerate its U.S. expansion and strengthen its advisory capabilities in corporate strategy and private equity.

SUNRATE Acquires Payments Team And Launches Global Acquiring Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

SUNRATE, a Singapore-headquartered global payment and treasury management platform, has acquired an experienced payments team along with its acquiring systems and an established book of business, officially launching global acquiring as a new business line and deepening the company’s end-to-end payments offering.

Charcuterie Artisans Opens Rhode Island Innovation Center And Invests $12 Million To Expand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Charcuterie Artisans, the parent company of Creminelli, Daniele, Del Duca, and recently acquired La Quercia Cured Meats, has opened a new Innovation Center at its campus in Mapleville, Rhode Island, positioning the facility as a product-development and partnership hub as the company scales capacity across its U.S. footprint.

de Risk Partners: Interview With Founder & CEO Ravi De Silva About The Global Regulatory Compliance Consultancy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

de Risk Partners is a global regulatory compliance consultancy that uses a blend of human expertise and AI to help financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and fintechs, manage their compliance and internal audit functions, transforming regulatory obligations into a strategic advantage. They provide a range of services from fractional Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) support to AI-driven financial crime prevention solutions. Pulse 2.0 interviewed de Risk Partners founder and CEO Ravi De Silva to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Vine Technology Solutions: Interview With Founder & Principal Donte Lewis About The Consulting Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Vine Technology Solutions is a technology consulting and managed services provider that offers transformative IT solutions, cybersecurity, and cloud services to government organizations, non-profits, and commercial businesses. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Vine Technology Solutions Founder and Principal Donte Lewis to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Wealth.com Launches Integrated Tax Planning Platform to Unify Tax Strategy, Estate Planning, And Execution Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Nivaan Care: $7 Million Series A Raised To Scale Chronic Pain Management Platform Across India

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Sorin Investments has led a $7 million Series A financing round in Nivaan Care, backing the India-focused healthcare company as it scales a specialized, doctor-led platform to improve access to chronic pain treatment. Additional investors in this round include W Health Ventures, Endiya Partners, and Rebright Partners.

Trophy Design District Mixed-Use Asset Acquired In $72.5 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

A partnership between Pebb Capital, Wharton Properties, Lane Capital Partners, and Sabal Investment Holdings has acquired Design 41, a fully stabilized mixed-use office and retail property in Miami’s Design District, for $72.5 million. The joint venture purchased the seven-story asset at 112 NE 41st Street from the privately held Norton family, marking the second South Florida mixed-use acquisition completed together by Pebb Capital and Sabal.

AdDaptive: Interview With Co-Founders Patrick Shea And Kevin O’Malley About The B2B Ad Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Rently: Interview With Co-Founder Merrick Lackner About The Proptech Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Rently is a proptech company that helps rental housing operators (multifamily and single-family) run self-guided tours and smart access / smart home at their properties. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Rently co-founder Merrick Lackner to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Aerwave: Interview With CEO Ed Wolff About Next Generation Managed Wi-Fi for Multifamily Apartment Communities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Aerwave delivers next-generation managed Wi-Fi for multifamily apartment communities, providing seamless, always-on, property-wide gigabit-speed internet backed by 24/7 support. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Aerwave CEO and board member Ed Wolff to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

M-Files Refreshes Global Partner Program To Boost Channel Growth And Customer Success

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

M-Files has rolled out a set of updates to its global partner program aimed at expanding partner revenue opportunities, strengthening enablement and support, and tightening coordination with the company’s field sales organization. The company said the enhancements are designed to help solution providers accelerate growth while delivering stronger outcomes for customers adopting context-enriched document management.

Origin: Series B Funding Raised To Expand Insurance-Covered Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Origin, a national provider of pelvic floor physical therapy and women’s musculoskeletal care, said it has secured Series B funding to expand access to pelvic health services through a hybrid model combining virtual care with in-person clinics.

Oro: $3 Million Closed To Launch Employer Housing Wellness Benefit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Oro, a social fintech company that helps employers offer homeownership and housing wellness as an employee benefit, has raised $3 million in funding and officially launched its housing wellness platform, the company said.

Slice Global Equity Raises $25 Million Series A To Build AI-Native Global Equity Compliance Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Slice Global Equity, an AI-native platform focused on global equity compliance and management for multinational companies, has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Insight Partners. Fenwick and Cooley participated as investors, alongside existing backers TLV Partners, R-Squared Ventures, and Jibe Ventures.

Snout: Over $110 Million Raised To Expand Prevention First Pet Care Financing Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Snout, a pet healthcare financing platform that partners with veterinary clinics, said it has secured more than $110 million in total capital to broaden access to affordable preventive care across the U.S. The new capital includes $100 million in financing from Clear Haven Capital Management and a $10 million Series A round led by Footwork, with participation from existing investors Pear, Bread and Butter Ventures, Restive Ventures, and veterinary industry experts.

Odgers Acquires Ridgeway Partners To Expand Financial Services and Board Advisory Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Odgers has acquired Ridgeway Partners LLC, a U.S.-based executive search firm focused on financial services and board advisory, adding Ridgeway’s team to Odgers’ U.S. business and expanding the firm’s platform in leadership search and advisory.

Argano Buys Pharosity Consulting To Deepen Life Sciences Pricing, Gross-To-Net, And Analytics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Argano has acquired Pharosity Consulting, adding specialized expertise in Gross-to-Net, government pricing, commercial contracting, and advanced analytics for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as the consultancy pushes further into life sciences transformation work.

The Stonewall Group Buying ADG Architecture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

The Stonewall Group announced that it has acquired ADG Architecture, LLC, a Fort Myers, Florida–based architecture, planning, and interior design firm, adding a new studio to its national platform of architecture firms.

Corient Acquires $766.7 Million Firm Palo Alto Wealth Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Corient announced it has acquired the business of Palo Alto Wealth Advisors, a Palo Alto, California-based registered investment advisor with $766.7 million in assets under management, as the firm continues to build its West Coast presence and deepen its reach in Silicon Valley.

BNY Realigns Leadership To Push Deeper Into Wealth Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

BNY announced it has made a series of executive leadership changes designed to further align its businesses and accelerate growth in its Wealth Solutions and managed accounts strategy, bringing more of its wealth and advisor-facing capabilities under a single leader.

Tenbin: $7 Million Seed Funding Raised To Build Tokenized Gold, FX, And Commodities Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 28, 2026

Tenbin Labs said it has raised a $7 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from Wintermute Ventures, FalconX, GSR, Nascent, Variant, Archetype, Bankless Ventures and others, as it builds a tokenization protocol aimed at bringing deeper liquidity, faster settlement, and yield features to onchain representations of real world assets.