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JonesTrading Enhances Private Markets Platform And Names Jon Jefferies Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

JonesTrading Institutional Services announced it has launched an enhanced Private Markets platform designed to bring the firm’s agency trading approach into private market transactions, as competition to provide liquidity intensifies across a fragmented private markets landscape.

Versapay Names Emily Roccheggiani As Chief Sales Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Versapay, an accounts receivable (AR) platform focused on simplifying B2B payments collection and reconciliation, has named payments industry veteran Emily Roccheggiani as its Chief Sales Officer. In the role, Roccheggiani will lead the company’s sales organization and commercial growth strategy as Versapay looks to expand within core verticals, deepen strategic partnerships, and scale its go-to-market engine for modern B2B commerce.

Compa: $35 Million Series B Raised To Scale Agentic AI For Enterprise Compensation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Compa, an AI-driven compensation intelligence provider, announced it has raised $35 million in Series B funding to accelerate product development and growth as large companies modernize how they set pay. The round was led by Jump Capital, with participation from Crosslink Capital, Storm Ventures, Permanent Capital, HR Tech Investments LLC (an affiliate of Indeed, Inc.), and PagsGroup.

Pathlock Names Key Executive Leaders To Drive Next Level Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Pathlock, an identity and access governance (IGA) solutions provider, has added two senior executives as it pushes deeper into enterprise identity security and partner-led growth. The company named James Davison as Chief Strategy Officer and appointed Scott Pruitt as Vice President of Global GSI Alliances, positioning both hires as central to its next phase of go-to-market execution and ecosystem expansion.

BabyBuddha: Interview With Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer Matt Masiello About The Lactation Products Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

BabyBuddha makes portable, hands-free breast pumps and related accessories designed to help breastfeeding moms pump comfortably and efficiently at home or on the go. Pulse 2.0 interviewed BabyBuddha co-founder and Chief Growth Officer Matt Masiello to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Midship: $4.15 Million Seed Funding Raised To Automate SOX Testing With Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Midship, an AI-native platform focused on automating Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and internal audit workflows, has raised $4.15 million in seed funding as it looks to modernize one of the most time-intensive parts of public-company compliance. The round was led by Costanoa Ventures, with participation from Seguin Ventures and additional angel investors.

Alamo Group Completes Petersen Industries Acquisition, Expanding Grapple Loader Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Alamo Group announced it has completed its acquisition of Petersen Industries, finalizing a deal the company previously announced when it signed a purchase agreement on December 10, 2025. Alamo Group is a global manufacturer of industrial and vegetation management equipment, and Petersen Industries produces specialized truck-mounted grapple loader equipment used by municipal and industrial customers.

Zinzino Merges It Works! Into Group In $30 Million All-Share Deal And Targets $60+ Million Added 2026 Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Zinzino announced it has entered into an agreement and simultaneously closed a merger to combine with U.S.-based direct sales company It Works! in an all-share transaction, expanding Zinzino’s distribution footprint across North America and Europe. As part of the deal, Zinzino acquired the operational assets of It Works!’ U.S. business, including inventory, distributor agreements, customer agreements, and intellectual property rights.

Franco-Nevada Agrees To $100 Million Gold Stream To Back Orezone’s Planned Purchase Of Hecla’s Casa Berardi Mine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Franco-Nevada announced it has entered into a $100 million gold stream financing transaction with Orezone Gold Corporation to support Orezone’s planned acquisition of Hecla Mining Company’s producing Casa Berardi Gold Mine and Hecla’s other Quebec assets, including the Heva-Hosco Gold Project. The companies said the stream is expected to add immediate gold revenue exposure tied to an established Canadian operation, while giving Orezone additional capital to pursue a “transformational” expansion and exploration program around Casa Berardi and the broader land package.

Net At Work Acquires BHE Consulting To Expand Sage And Acumatica ERP Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Net at Work, a North American technology advisory and services provider focused on small and mid-sized businesses, has acquired BHE Consulting, a Boston-based ERP solutions firm with a 28-year operating history. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Core & Main Closes Acquisition Of Pioneer Supply

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Core & Main announced it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Pioneer Supply, adding a distributor focused on water, wastewater, and storm drainage products with operations in Moore, Oklahoma, and Weatherford, Texas. The closing moves the transaction from announcement to integration and positions Core & Main to deepen its reach in two infrastructure-heavy states where municipal replacement cycles, population growth, and new development can create steady demand for essential water and drainage materials.

JLL Partners Acquires PowerParts Group To Build Power Turbine Aftermarket Components Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

JLL Partners has acquired PowerParts Group, a provider of mission-critical replacement parts and field services for gas- and steam-turbine power plants. Terms were not disclosed.

KPS To Acquire Majority Stake In Novacel From Compagnie Chargeurs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

KPS Capital Partners announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Chargeurs Films de Protection SAS, which operates under the Novacel name, in a transaction that will position Novacel as an independent surface-protection solutions manufacturer. Compagnie Chargeurs Invest SA, the selling shareholder, will reinvest alongside KPS and keep a 25% ownership interest in the business. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Exchange Income Upsizes Credit Facility To C$3.5 Billion And Extends Maturity To 2030

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Exchange Income, a Winnipeg-based diversified, acquisition-oriented company with operations across Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing, said it has closed a new C$3.5 billion credit facility, increasing total commitments by C$500 million from the prior C$3 billion facility.

Lanai: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Lexi Reese About The Enterprise AI Interaction Observability Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Lanai Software builds an enterprise AI interaction observability “system of record” that captures AI usage across tools, copilots, and agents, enabling organizations to measure workflows/ROI, manage risk, and scale AI adoption safely. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Lanai Software co-founder and CEO Lexi Reese to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Fiddler: $30 Million Series C Raised For Powering The AI Agent Control Plane

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Fiddler AI raised $30 million in Series C funding as it pushes to build what it calls a neutral “control plane” for compound AI systems that increasingly rely on autonomous agents. The round was led by RPS Ventures, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lux Capital, Insight Partners, Capgemini Ventures, Dallas VC, Dentsu Ventures, and Mozilla Ventures, as well as new strategic investors LG Technology Ventures, Benhamou Global Ventures, and LDV Partners. The financing brings Fiddler’s total funding to $100 million.

Adenia Partners Makes First Majority Investment In Egypt With Parkville Pharmaceuticals Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Adenia Partners has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Parkville Pharmaceuticals, marking Adenia’s first majority investment in Egypt. The stake is being purchased from Admaius Capital Partners, alongside Parkville’s leadership including Dr. Sherif Bassiouny, the company’s chairman, and Dr. Mahmoud Farrag, Parkville’s CEO. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Global Key Solutions Lands Pre-Seed Investment From Krieger Capital To Scale Regulatory Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Global Key Solutions (GKS), a technology company focused on data-driven quality and regulatory intelligence, said it has secured a pre-seed investment from Krieger Capital, marking what the company described as both a capital infusion and a strategic milestone tied to growing industry collaboration around its KeyPedia platform and longer-term product vision.

Empower Promotes Joe Smolen To President Of Workplace Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

Empower has promoted longtime executive Joe Smolen to President of its Workplace Solutions business unit, expanding his remit to oversee strategy, growth, relationship management, and product for what the company described as America’s second largest retirement services provider. The leadership changes were announced January 21, 2026, and are effective immediately.

CVector: $5 Million Seed Funding Raised To Scale AI For Energy-Intensive Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 27, 2026

CVector has closed an oversubscribed $5 million seed round to accelerate development and adoption of its AI software designed for industrial operators navigating volatile inputs, complex production constraints, and shifting market demand. The financing was led by Powerhouse Ventures, with participation from Fusion Fund, Hitachi Ventures, Myriad Venture Partners, and Schematic Ventures.

Goldman Sachs Adds 7 Asset And Wealth Management Leaders To Management Committee

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

Goldman Sachs has named seven partners to its Management Committee, expanding senior leadership across its Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) franchise as the firm continues to push growth in the division.

SpotDraft Secures $8 Million From Qualcomm Ventures For On-Device Enterprise Legal AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

SpotDraft, an AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform, announced it has raised $8 million from Qualcomm Ventures in a strategic Series B extension, expanding a relationship focused on bringing privacy-first legal AI to Qualcomm-powered devices. The investment follows SpotDraft’s $56 million Series B raise in February 2025 and comes as enterprises look for contract intelligence that can operate securely without sending sensitive documents to external cloud models.

4DMedical: $100+ Million Raised To Accelerate U.S. Expansion Of CT:VQ Lung Imaging

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

4DMedical announced it has secured more than US$100 million (AU$150 million) in a new institutional placement to accelerate U.S. growth and expand deployment of its software-based lung imaging technology, led by its FDA-cleared CT:VQ™ product. The company said the capital will be used to scale adoption across U.S. academic medical centers and health systems, deepen customer enablement and support, and materially increase research and development investment to expand its functional lung imaging portfolio.

Truck Parking Club: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Evan Shelley About The Truck Driver Marketplace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

IonQ To Buy SkyWater In $1.8 Billion Deal To Build Vertically Integrated Quantum Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

IonQ and SkyWater Technology announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for IonQ to acquire SkyWater in a cash-and-stock transaction that values SkyWater at approximately $1.8 billion in equity and is intended to create what the companies call the only vertically integrated, full-stack quantum platform company.

Fortitude Biomedicines Launches With $13 Million Seed Funding To Advance Immune Cell Targeting Biologics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

Fortitude Biomedicines has launched following the close of a $13 million seed financing round to advance antibody-based therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer. The round was co-led by K2 Bio Partners, Shanghai Healthcare Angel Capital (SHAC), and Elikon Venture, with additional participation from Everjoy Fortune and Taihill Venture.

Mascarene Partners Secures Strategic Minority Investment From Liberty Mutual Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

Mascarene Partners, a middle-market infrastructure investment platform focused on North American transportation and industrial businesses, has received a strategic minority investment from Liberty Mutual Investments, the investment firm for Liberty Mutual Group.

Churchill Asset Management Committed Nearly $16 Billion Across 380+ Transactions In 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

Churchill Asset Management, Nuveen’s middle-market private capital platform, said it recorded its highest levels of investment and capital raising in 2025 as it enters its 20th anniversary year.

Advyzon Adds Schwab Asset Management’s Wasmer Schroeder Strategies As First Manager Traded Fixed Income Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

Advyzon Investment Management, the investment solutions arm of wealthtech platform Advyzon, is expanding its fixed-income lineup through a new relationship with Schwab Asset Management, which introduces Wasmer Schroeder Strategies to Advyzon’s Manager Traded Strategy program.

USA TODAY To Buy The Detroit News From MediaNews Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 26, 2026

USA TODAY announced it has signed a binding letter of intent with MediaNews Group to acquire The Detroit News, a deal the company framed as a strategic investment aimed at expanding the USA TODAY Network’s local reach in the Detroit metropolitan area.