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Voyager Technologies Expanding U.S. Space Propulsion Reach Through ExoTerra Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Voyager Technologies announced that it has acquired ExoTerra Resource, a company known for its advanced electric propulsion systems. The acquisition aims to strengthen Voyager’s capability to deliver U.S.-based propulsion solutions for both defense and commercial space markets.

OpenSpace Expands Visual Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition Of Disperse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

OpenSpace, a San Francisco-based leader in Visual Intelligence for builders, has announced the acquisition of London-based Disperse, a construction progress tracking company. The deal unites two pioneers in construction technology, combining image-based intelligence, progress analytics, and verified data into a single, trusted platform for builders worldwide.

Cadre To Buy TYR Tactical For $175 Million In Strategic Military Gear Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Cadre Holdings, a renowned manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment for law enforcement, military, nuclear, and first-responder markets, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, LLC, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-performance tactical gear. The transaction underscores Cadre’s ambition to broaden its mission-critical product offerings and accelerate growth in overseas military markets.

Ondas Buys Stake In Insight Intelligent Sensors To Expand AI Sensing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Ondas Holdings has acquired a controlling interest in Israel-based Insight Intelligent Sensors Ltd., strengthening its AI-driven electro-optical sensing capabilities and expanding its multi-domain autonomy ecosystem. The move deepens Ondas’ reach across defense, homeland security, and environmental resilience markets.

Dott: €85 Million Raised Through Nordic Bond Issuance And Series D Extension

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Dott, a leading European shared micromobility company, announced it has raised a total of €85 million through two complementary financing transactions: the issuance of €70 million in senior secured floating rate bonds in the Nordic market and a minimum of €15 million in preferred equity as an extension of its Series D round.

Reflectiz: $22 Million Series B Raised For Expanding AI-Driven Web Exposure Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Reflectiz, a leader in web exposure management, has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, with participation from Capri Ventures, YYM Ventures, AFG Partners, and others.

Criteo: Edouard Dinichert Named As Chief Customer Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Global commerce media platform Criteo has announced the appointment of Edouard Dinichert as Chief Customer Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Based in New York City, Dinichert will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Michael Komasinski and oversee global sales and operations for Criteo’s Performance Media business.

SilverSky: Bruce Wirt Named As Chief Commercial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

SilverSky, a leading cybersecurity company providing managed extended detection and response (MxDR) services, has announced the appointment of Bruce Wirt as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

Eli Lilly To Invest Over $1.2 Billion In Puerto Rico Expansion To Boost U.S. Oral Medicine Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Eli Lilly and Company announced plans to invest over $1.2 billion to expand and modernize its Lilly del Caribe manufacturing site in Carolina, Puerto Rico, significantly increasing its oral medicine production capacity in the United States. The expansion aims to integrate advanced technologies and enhance the company’s ability to manufacture a growing portfolio of oral solid medicines across therapeutic areas including cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology.

Articul8: Interview With Founder & CEO Arun Subramaniyan About The Enterprise AI Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Articul8 AI is an enterprise software company focused on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions for large, complex organizations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Articul8 founder and CEO Arun Subramaniyan to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Lockheed Martin And Google Public Sector Collaborating To Bring GenAI To National Security Environments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector have announced a new strategic collaboration to deploy Google’s advanced generative AI technologies, including its Gemini models, within Lockheed Martin’s secure AI Factory infrastructure. The partnership, unveiled during the Google Public Sector Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., is designed to enhance mission-critical capabilities across aerospace, space exploration, and cybersecurity through on-premise and air-gapped AI deployment.

OneSeven: $8 Billion In AUM Surpassed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

OneSeven, a values-driven wealth management firm focused on helping financial advisors achieve personal, professional, and financial growth, has announced a significant milestone, surpassing $8 billion in total assets under management (AUM) following an exceptional third quarter of expansion.

Legora: $150 Million Series C At $1.8 Billion Valuation Raised To Advance AI Innovation in Legal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Legora, a collaborative AI platform transforming the legal profession, has closed a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $1.8 billion. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with continued participation from existing backers ICONIQ, General Catalyst, Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. The new capital will support the company’s rapid global expansion and accelerate its growing product roadmap.

The Mobile-First Company: $12 Million Closed To Expand Its AI Suite for Small Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

The Mobile-First Company has raised $12 million (€10 million) in a Seed round led by Base10 Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners to accelerate the development of its mobile-first AI software for small businesses. The funding will support the company’s expansion into new product lines, its relocation to Miami, and plans to hire more than 30 people locally and remotely.

Q.ANT: Series A Funding Expanded To $80 Million Following Duquesne Family Office Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Q.ANT, a Stuttgart-based deep-tech company pioneering photonic processing for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), has expanded its Series A funding round to a total of $80 million following an additional investment from Duquesne Family Office, the investment firm of Stanley F. Druckenmiller.

Whatnot: $225 Million Series F At $11.5 Billion Valuation Raised For Live Shopping Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Whatnot is a US-based e-commerce company launched by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head that has a mission of to build a community-driven marketplace where buyers and sellers can shop, sell, and connect. The company recently announced it raised $225 million in Series F funding at a valuation of $11.5 billion. The funding round was co-led by DST Global and CapitalG, with participation from our new investors Sequoia Capital and Alkeon Capital and returning investors Greycroft, Andreessen Horowitz, avra, and BOND.

Sequoia Capital: $950 Million Closed For New Venture Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Sequoia Capital partner Konstantine Buhler revealed that the firm has raised $950 million in new funds. Of the $950 million, $200 million is allocated to Seed Fund VI, and $750 million is allocated to Venture Fund XIX.

Harbor Compliance Acquiring CorpoMax To Improve International Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Harbor Compliance, a leading provider of compliance solutions for businesses and nonprofits, has announced the acquisition of CorpoMax, a Delaware-based Company, strengthening its international presence and expanding its service portfolio to serve French-speaking entrepreneurs worldwide.

Octopus Capital: £60 Million Raised To Expand UK Care Home Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Octopus Capital has announced a £60 million investment into its Octopus Healthcare Strategy, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance and expand the UK’s care home sector. The funding round includes £58 million from LGPS Central (LGPSC) and an additional contribution from Knight Frank Investment Management, further strengthening Octopus Capital’s position as one of the leading investors in the UK’s healthcare infrastructure.

ForSight Robotics: Interview With Co-Founder, President, And Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Nathan About Revolutionizing Ophthalmology With Surgical Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

ForSight Robotics is a surgical robotics startup specializing in ophthalmologic surgery. Their flagship offering is the ORYOM Platform, a hybrid intraocular robotic system designed to perform delicate eye surgeries—initially cataract operations—with high precision, consistency, and scalability. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ForSight Robotics’ co-founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Nathan MD, MSc, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Axonic Insurance: $210 Million Equity Investment Raised From LuminArx And Deutsche Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Axonic Insurance, a global annuity and insurance platform and subsidiary of Axonic Capital, has secured a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, with participation from Deutsche Bank. The strategic capital will enable Axonic Insurance to expand its global footprint, enhance product innovation, and strengthen its technology and servicing infrastructure.

Nordic: Interview With SVP Of Transformation And Innovation Services Kevin Erdal About The Strategic Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Nordic provides clients with KLAS-recognized solutions, including strategic advisory, managed services, digital and cloud initiatives, implementation and support, staffing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) services. Nordic’s team provides specialized expertise to help hospitals and health systems optimize their operations and technology, driving efficiency and supporting clinical transformation in an evolving healthcare environment. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Nordic SVP of Transformation and Innovation Services Kevin Erdal to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Uluu: A$16 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Seaweed-Based Plastic Alternative

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Uluu, an Australian startup developing sustainable materials from seaweed, has raised A$16 million in Series A funding to build a demonstration plant and advance its mission to replace fossil fuel-based plastics with natural biodegradable alternatives. The round was led by German growth investor Burda Principal Investments, with participation from Main Sequence, Novel Investments (the family office of one of the world’s largest textile groups), Startmate, and a consortium of impact and family investors including Fairground and Trinity Ventures.

Michigan State University: Spartan Ventures Creation Approved For Expanding NIL Opportunities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has approved an Affiliation Agreement authorizing President Kevin Guskiewicz to establish Spartan Ventures, a new non-profit, tax-exempt corporation designed to advance and support the university’s athletic department. The initiative marks a significant modernization of MSU Athletics, positioning the university to operate at the forefront of the rapidly evolving collegiate sports landscape.

PatientNow Buying AI Growth Engine Recura to Accelerate Practice Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

PatientNow, a leading provider of practice management and growth technology for aesthetics practices, has announced its acquisition of Recura, an AI-powered growth engine designed to help medical practices enhance client acquisition, conversion, and retention. The deal marks a significant step forward in PatientNow’s mission to help its customers drive consistent revenue growth through intelligent automation and connected digital infrastructure.

Recess: $30 Million Series B Closed And Kyle Thomas Named As President And Co-CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Recess, a pioneer in the relaxation beverage category, has raised $30 million in Series B funding and appointed industry veteran Kyle Thomas as its new President and Co-CEO. The round was led by CAVU Consumer Partners, with participation from Rocana, Midnight Ventures, Torch Capital, Doehler Ventures, KAS Venture Partners, Vanquish, and Craig Kallman.

Hoop.dev: Seed Funding Raised For Advancing Secure Application Delivery For Developers And AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Hoop.dev, a secure access platform designed to eliminate friction in application delivery, announced a seed funding round led by Venture Guides with participation from Y Combinator. The funding will help the company scale its platform, expand its team, and accelerate innovation at the intersection of developer productivity, security, and AI.

Innocap: Strategic Investment Raised From Bain Capital As Assets Surpass $100 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Innocap Investment Management, a leading Dedicated Managed Account (DMA) platform serving institutional investors, announced a strategic growth investment from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities as it surpasses $100 billion in platform assets. The partnership is designed to accelerate Innocap’s next phase of growth and enhance its technology-driven service model that helps institutions structure, access, and monitor alternative investment portfolios.

Lula Commerce: $8 Million Series A Raised For Advancing AI-Based Digital Transformation In Convenience Retail

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Lula Commerce, a leader in AI-powered e-commerce solutions for convenience retailers, announced it has raised an $8 million Series A funding round led by SEMCAP AI, with participation from Rich Products Ventures, GO PA Fund, NZVC, UP.Partners, Green Circle Foodtech Ventures, and Outlander VC. The new capital brings Lula’s total funding to over $16 million, positioning the company to meet growing digital demand across the $1 trillion U.S. convenience retail market.

Vesence: $9 Million Seed Funding Closed For Law Firm AI Agent Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Vesence, an emerging AI platform transforming how law firms work, announced it has raised a $9 million seed round led by Emergence Capital, with participation from Creandum, Y Combinator, and 20VC. The round also included angel investors Paul Graham, Anton Osika, and Jason Boehmig, underscoring strong early confidence in the company’s vision for precision-driven AI in legal workflows.