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Northridge Law: Strategic Investment To Accelerate Growth In Sports Law

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Northridge Law LLP, a leading independent law firm focused on complex and high-stakes matters in the sports industry, announced it has secured a strategic minority investment from Cordillera Investment Partners. The investment is aimed at supporting Northridge’s next phase of growth, including expanding its international footprint, deepening capabilities, and investing in talent and technology.

Variance: $21.5 Million Raised For AI Risk And Compliance Workflow Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Variance, an AI platform focused on risk, fraud, and compliance workflows, has raised $21.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Ten Eleven Ventures, with participation from 645 Ventures, Y Combinator, Urban Innovation Fund, and Okta Ventures. The company has now raised $26 million to date.

Sub-Q Bionics: $1.5 Million Raised For Implantable Lymphedema Treatment Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Sub-Q Bionics announced it has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to advance a novel implantable solution designed to improve care for patients living with Lymphedema. The round included participation from Mayo Clinic, Yeda Research and Development Company, several private investors, and matching support from the Israel Innovation Authority.

Connie: Federal Pilot Grant To Advance Electronic Consent Management For Behavioral Health Data

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Connie, Connecticut’s state-designated health information exchange, has been selected as one of nine recipients of a federal pilot grant aimed at improving how behavioral health data is shared and managed across healthcare systems.

Uniblock: $5.2 Million Raised For Blockchain Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Uniblock, a managed infrastructure layer for blockchain applications, announced it has raised $5.2 million in new funding, bringing its total funding to $7.5 million. The round included a global group of investors spanning the U.S., Japan, India, Singapore, and the Solana ecosystem, along with participation from executives affiliated with major crypto and technology companies.

OpenAI: $122 Billion Funding At $852 Billion Valuation Raised To Accelerate Next Phase Of AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

OpenAI announced it has closed a $122 billion funding round at a post-money valuation of $852 billion, marking one of the largest capital raises in history and positioning the company to expand its role as core infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The funding round was backed by major strategic and institutional investors, including Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Microsoft, as well as firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and ARK Invest. OpenAI also expanded participation to individual investors through bank channels, raising more than $3 billion.

Lilly: $6.3 Billion Acquisition Of Centessa Pharmaceuticals To Expand Sleep Disorder Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Eli Lilly and Company announced it will acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at approximately $6.3 billion upfront, with additional contingent payments that could bring the total value to about $7.8 billion.

Biogen: $5.6 Billion Acquisition Of Apellis To Expand Immunology And Rare Disease Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Biogen announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for approximately $5.6 billion in cash, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in immunology, rare disease, and nephrology. The transaction includes a purchase price of $41 per share along with contingent value rights tied to future sales performance of SYFOVRE.

Treeline: $25 Million Raised For AI-Powered IT Operating System Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Treeline announced it has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, as the company looks to modernize IT services through a software- and AI-driven platform.

Depthfirst: $80 Million Raised For AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

depthfirst, an applied AI lab focused on securing software systems, announced it has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $120 million. The round was led by Meritech Capital, with participation from Forerunner Ventures and The House Fund, alongside existing investors including Accel, Box Group, Liquid 2 Ventures, Alt Capital, and Mantis VC.

Cross River: $50 Million Raised To Expand AI, Crypto, And Embedded Finance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Cross River announced that its parent company, CRB Group, has secured $50 million in common equity funding to accelerate growth across artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and embedded finance.

17Capital: $7.5 Billion Credit Fund 2 Closes As Largest NAV Loan Fundraise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

17Capital has announced the final closing of its Credit Fund 2 at approximately $7.5 billion, including affiliated mandates, marking the largest NAV loan fundraise to date and one of the five largest private credit fund closes globally in the past 12 months.

iBase-t: Strategic Growth Investment To Accelerate AI-Driven Aerospace And Defense Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

iBase-t, a cloud software provider for aerospace and defense manufacturers, has secured a strategic growth investment from TA Associates to expand its AI-powered digital manufacturing and maintenance capabilities.

The Neighborhood Beverage Company Acquires Punch’d Energy To Expand Clean-Label Functional Energy Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

The Neighborhood Beverage Company (NBC), the parent company of Once Upon a Coconut, has acquired Punch'd Energy, a patented natural caffeine gummy brand founded in 2015. The deal marks NBC’s expansion into the functional energy category, pairing its premium coconut water business with a fast-growing, better-for-you energy product line.

Orion Infrastructure Capital: $1.58 Billion Raised For Credit Opportunities Fund IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Orion Infrastructure Capital announced the successful final close of its Credit Opportunities Fund IV at $1.58 billion, exceeding its $1.1 billion target by 43%. The raise reflects strong investor demand for middle market infrastructure credit and marks the firm’s largest fund to date.

Workout Anytime: Conversion Strategy Drives Expansion With Institutional Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Workout Anytime is rolling out a new growth strategy centered on acquiring and converting existing gyms, aiming to accelerate expansion, reduce costs, and improve returns across its franchise system.

Options Technology: Acquisition Of Crossvale Expands Private Cloud And AI Modernization Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Options Technology has completed its acquisition of Crossvale, strengthening its ability to deliver private cloud infrastructure and AI-driven modernization solutions to financial services firms.

Dane Street: Private Equity Investment From Quad-C Management To Accelerate Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Quad-C Management, a middle market private equity firm, announced an investment in Dane Street, a provider of independent medical examination and peer review services across the insurance and healthcare sectors.

DaySmart Software Acquires Slick To Expand Global Beauty And Wellness Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

DaySmart Software has acquired Slick Software, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy and strengthening its position in the beauty and wellness software market.

IKS Health Acquihires ThinkDTM To Expand Patient Access Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

IKS Health has announced the strategic acquihire of ThinkDTM, bringing its founder Tij Bedi and a team of AI and product design specialists into the organization.

Faropoint: $223 Million Refinancing For Industrial Real Estate Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Faropoint has closed a $223 million refinancing for its Industrial Value Fund III portfolio, securing the financing from Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies.

Virgin Galactic: $750,000 Spaceflight Tickets Released As Company Resumes Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Virgin Galactic Holdings said it has released a limited number of tickets for its commercial spaceflight expeditions, pricing each seat at $750,000 as the company moves toward restarting its space tourism business following a multi-year pause.

Ambrose: $1 Million Commitment Launches Opportunity Scholarship Program For Commercial Real Estate Internships

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Ambrose, a vertically integrated real estate investment manager, has partnered with the PREA Foundation to launch the Ambrose x PREA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Program, a five-year initiative designed to support the next generation of commercial real estate professionals. The program will fund 50 internship scholarships annually through 2030, backed by a $1 million commitment from Ambrose.

Naboo: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Maxime Eduardo About The AI Procurement Platform For Corporate Events

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Naboo is an AI-powered procurement software for ‘Tail Spend’ management that enables companies to book, manage, and pay for corporate events—such as seminars, team-building activities, and large-scale retreats—while providing centralized control over planning and expenses. Earlier this year, Naboo announced a $70m Series B funding round led by Lightspeed. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Naboo co-founder and CEO Maxime Eduardo to learn more.

Osaic: $162 Million Wealth Management Firm C&N Joins Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Osaic, a wealth management platform, announced that C&N Wealth Management has joined the firm, bringing approximately $162 million in client assets. The South Carolina-based advisory firm transitioned from First Citizens Investor Services and will affiliate with Undefined Gridlines, Inc., an office of supervisory jurisdiction within Osaic’s network.

ThinkLabs AI: $28 Million Raised For AI-Powered Grid Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

ThinkLabs AI, an AI-powered grid intelligence company, announced it has raised $28 million in a Series A funding round led by Energy Impact Partners, with participation from NVentures and Edison International.

MAI Capital: Funding Raised At $2.8+ Billion Valuation As Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

MAI Capital Management, a Cleveland-based registered investment advisor focused on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, has agreed to sell a majority stake to Carlyle in a transaction valuing the firm at more than $2.8 billion.

Emerald AI: $25 Million Raised To Transform Data Centers Into Flexible Power Grid Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Emerald AI announced a $25 million strategic expansion round as it looks to address one of the most pressing constraints facing the artificial intelligence industry: energy availability. The round was led by Energy Impact Partners, with participation from a wide range of financial and strategic investors, including Amplo, Eaton, GE Vernova, IQT, Lowercarbon Capital, NVentures, Radical Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Samsung, and Siemens.

9fin: $170 Million At $1.3 Billion Valuation Raised For AI-Based Debt Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

9fin has raised $170 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation, as the company looks to scale its AI-native platform for global debt markets. The round was led by HarbourVest Partners, with participation from CPP Investments and existing investors including Redalpine, Highland Europe, Spark Capital, and Seedcamp.

Airtel: $1 Billion Raised For Nxtra Data Center Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Bharti Airtel announced a $1 billion investment into its data center subsidiary Nxtra Data, backed by global investors Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, as the company accelerates its push into India’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure market.