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Alesta Therapeutics: €65 Million (Series A) Raised To Develop Small Molecule Therapies For Rare Diseases

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Alesta Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing transformative small molecule therapies for rare diseases, announced the closing of an oversubscribed €65 million Series A funding round. This funding round was co-led by Frazier Life Sciences and Droia Ventures, with participation from Novartis Venture Fund, RTW Investments, RV Invest, Thuja Capital, and SSI Strategy.

Dimitra: Interview With COO Diego Costa About The Agriculture Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Dimitra is a global leader in agriculture technology. The company’s mission is to apply advanced technology and provide actionable data so farmers and governments can enrich economies through increased crop yields and healthier livestock. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Dimitra Chief Operating Officer Diego Costa to learn more about the company.

Aviceda Therapeutics: $207.5 Million (Series C) Raised To Develop Next-Generation Immunomodulators

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Aviceda Therapeutics, a private, clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing next-generation immunomodulators with a proprietary High Affinity Ligands of Siglecs (HALOS) nanotechnology platform to alleviate chronic, non-resolving inflammation, announced the closing of a $207.5 million Series C funding.

ParkourSC: Interview With Chief Strategy & Solutions Officer And EVP Mark Talens About The AI-Based Supply Chain Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

ParkourSC is an AI-based company that transforms global supply chain operations by turning complex data into actionable insights, enabling you to navigate complex challenges with agility and resilience. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ParkourSC Chief Strategy & Solutions Officer And EVP Mark Talens to learn more about the company.

Cold Bore Capital Management: Interview With Co-Founder & Partner Matt Schachman About The Veteran-Led PE Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Cold Bore Capital is a veteran-led private equity firm based in Chicago that uniquely specializes in small-cap buyouts, targeting businesses within the lower-middle market with EBITDAs ranging from $500K to $5 million. The firm’s Operations Group is fully staffed by veterans from elite military units, including Navy SEALs, Green Berets, Army Rangers, Air Force PJs/CCTs, Marine Raiders/Force Reconnaissance, Navy SWCC, Strike/Fighter or SOF Aviators, and Navy EOD. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cold Bore Capital co-founder and partner Matt Schachman to learn more about the firm.

WITHit: Interview With Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer Phil Grandinetti About The Wearable Accessories Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

WITHit designs and curates products that bring out the best in the devices people love. Powered by a team of technology experts, style influencers and product engineers, WITHit brings consumers the accessories that make their digital devices perform better, feel better and become a bigger part of their lives. Pulse 2.0 interviewed WITHit co-founder and Chief Customer Officer Phil Grandinetti to learn more about the company.

PatPat: Interview With Head Of Marketing Ranu Coleman About The Family Matching & Kids Clothing Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

PatPat was founded by InterFocus Inc. in 2014 for moms, dads, and their kids. Each day, the company launches new clothing styles and limited-time deals. And the company works directly with top product manufacturers to negotiate the lowest possible prices on the latest high-quality baby clothing, family-matching outfits, accessories, home goods, and more. Pulse 2.0 interviewed PatPat Head of Marketing Ranu Coleman to learn more about the company.

Bregal Sagemount Basecamp: Strategic Growth Investment In 360 Advanced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Bregal Sagemount - a leading growth-focused private equity firm - announced a minority growth investment from its Basecamp fund in 360 Advanced, a leading consulting firm focused on cybersecurity and compliance frameworks. The terms of the deal were undisclosed.

DLA Piper: Interview With Partners Matías Zegers and Charles Torres About Their Roles At The Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

DLA Piper is a global law firm helping clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Matías Zegers and Charles Torres, Latin America-specialized Emerging Growth and Venture Capital (EGVC) partners at DLA Piper, to learn more about their roles.

AE Industrial Partners: Sales Of CDI Engineering Solutions To Tata Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

AE Industrial Partners - a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, announced that it has completed the sale of CDI Engineering Solutions (CDI), a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management (“EPCM”) firm to Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), India’s largest EPCM firm with a global presence.

Waud Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Mopec Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Waud Capital Partners - a growth-oriented middle-market private equity firm specializing in the healthcare and software & technology sectors - announced the acquisition of Mopec Group, a vertically integrated, branded supplier of equipment, consumables, and services addressing the needs of the anatomic pathology and other laboratory end-markets. Waud Capital is acquiring Mopec from Blackford Capital, a Michigan-based private equity firm.

Colibri Group: Strategic Acquisition Of Boston Institute Of Finance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2025

Colibri Group, a professional education company offering flexible online and in-person learning solutions to millions of individuals and business customers through 40+ leading brands, announced the acquisition of Boston Institute of Finance (BIF), a renowned provider of comprehensive financial planning and wealth management education.