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Dentons: Strategic Talent Acquisitions In Early Autumn

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Dentons has announced several new executive appointments in early autumn. These are some of the firm’s latest hirings.

Brookfield: Over $4 Billion First Close For Fourth Global Infrastructure Debt Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Brookfield recently announced that it has raised over $4 billion in the initial closing of the Brookfield Infrastructure Debt Fund IV. This fund highlights the ongoing support from both existing and new investors, demonstrating a strong confidence in Brookfield’s investment strategies and performance.

Glentra: Debut Fund Closed At €565 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Glentra Capital has announced the completion of the final close of its inaugural fund, Glentra Fund I. This milestone has resulted in total commitments amounting to €565 million, alongside an additional allocation of €230 million designated for co-investments. The fund has gained support from a diverse group of institutional investors hailing from various regions, including the Nordics, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

CVC: €10.4 Billion Raised For European Direct Lending Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

CVC Credit, the global credit management subsidiary of the investment firm CVC, has recently announced the final closing of its fourth European Direct Lending fund, referred to as EUDL IV. This fund has raised €10.4 billion, which will be deployed across various European Direct Lending opportunities. This new funding represents a substantial increase compared to the fundraising efforts of CVC’s prior European Direct Lending funds, which collected €6.3 billion in 2022 and €1.3 billion in 2020.

Stephenson Harwood: Paul Barron Named As Partner In Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Law firm Stephenson Harwood has significantly strengthened its Private Equity practice with the strategic appointment of partner Paul Barron, who has joined the firm’s London office.

Cotality: Interview With Chief Data & Analytics Officer John Rogers About The Property Data Insights Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) is a company that provides data, insights, and technology to the property ecosystem, analyzing billions of real-time data signals to help businesses identify risks and opportunities in areas like real estate, mortgage, and insurance. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cotality’s Chief Data & Analytics Officer John Rogers to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

August Equity: Final Close Of Fund VI At £350 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

August Equity, a UK-based private equity firm specializing in the lower mid-market segment, is pleased to announce the successful final closing of Fund VI, reaching an increased hard cap of £350 million. This milestone marks the largest fund in the firm’s history and reflects the growing confidence and support from investors in August Equity's approach and capabilities.

OpusFlow: €3.8 Million Secured For Advancing Automation Platform For Renewable Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

OpusFlow is an innovative all-in-one platform tailored specifically for renewable energy installers. Recently, the company has raised €3.8 million in growth capital, primarily from lead investor Move Energy, with additional contributions from Rise PropTech and existing investor Peak. This funding round was oversubscribed, indicating strong investor interest and confidence, and it follows a previous investment of €1.7 million led by Peak in July 2024.

Gelt: $13 Million Series A Closed For Transforming Tax Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Gelt, an innovative tax firm designed specifically for high-net-worth individuals and rapidly growing businesses, has recently announced the completion of a $13 million Series A funding round. This brings the company's total funding to $21.2 million. The Series A funding was led by Zvi Limon of the Rimon Group, with strategic participation from Vintage Investment Partners and TLV Partners. In connection with this financial milestone, Gelt has appointed Yoram Tietz, the former Managing Partner at Ernst & Young and currently a Senior Advisor at General Atlantic, to serve as the Chairman of the Board.

Star Therapeutics: $125 Million Series D Raised For Developing Antibodies For Bleeding Disorders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Star Therapeutics, an innovative clinical-stage biotechnology company, is dedicated to discovering and developing cutting-edge antibodies aimed at treating bleeding disorders and other medical conditions. The company recently announced the completion of an oversubscribed Series D financing round, in which it raised $125 million.

Latham & Watkins: Lydia Torne Joins Firm As Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Latham & Watkins has announced the addition of Lydia Torne as a partner in the firm’s London office, where she will be a key member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice.

Evergreen Wealth Launched By Former PayPal CEO Bill Harris

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Serial fintech entrepreneur Bill Harris has launched Evergreen Wealth, a digital Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with a focus on tax-aware investment management and AI-powered financial advice. The firm is built for affluent and high-net-worth clients seeking to build long-term wealth in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

Zania: $18 Million Series A Raised For GRC Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Zania, a forward-thinking company focused on agentic AI solutions for security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), has recently announced the closure of an $18 million Series A funding round. This round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). The funding round was oversubscribed and included contributions from investors like the Anthology Fund (backed by Menlo Ventures and Anthropic), Palm Drive Capital, and a consortium of senior executives from companies like Amazon, Airbnb, PayPal, ByteDance, Reddit, Roblox, and PwC.

Helpr: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Kasey Edwards About The Benefits Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Helpr is a benefits platform that provides employees and their families with access to a wide range of care solutions, including child, adult, and special needs care, on a part-time, full-time, or backup basis. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Helpr co-founder and CEO Kasey Edwards to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Boston Financial: $237 Million National Multi-Investor Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Boston Financial, a long-standing syndicator that specializes exclusively in affordable housing, announced the closing of the Boston Financial Institutional Tax Credits 62 Limited Partnership (ITC 62). This fund represents a significant milestone, totaling $237.1 million and marking it as one of the largest multi-investor Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funds the firm has established since 2006.

Viamericas: $113.6 Million Secured For Expanding Global Remittance Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Viamericas, a leader in the remittance and international money transfer industry, has announced it raised $113.6 million. This investment aims to expedite the expansion of its global remittance network and to enhance its digital payment platforms, which are designed to serve families across 95 countries. The funding round was spearheaded by Old National Bank, with participation from several financial institutions, including the Bank of Oklahoma Financial, Axos Bank, and U.S. Bank. FT Partners played a major role as the exclusive strategic and financial advisor for Viamericas throughout this transaction, providing expert guidance and support.

QuoteWell: $12 Million Secured For Advancing Commercial Insurance Wholesale Brokerage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

QuoteWell, a technology-driven wholesale insurance brokerage, has recently secured an additional $12 million in financing, which brings the total capital raised by the company to $32 million. This funding is intended to enhance the company's growth and allow for a further expansion of its producer network. The firm is particularly focused on leveraging this capital to strengthen its proprietary AI-driven platform, which is central to its operations.

Bristol Myers Squibb Buying Orbital Therapeutics In $1.5 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has entered into a significant agreement to acquire Orbital Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company recognized for its groundbreaking work in RNA medicines. This deal marks a strategic move for BMS as it seeks to enhance its portfolio in the field of immunotherapy.

BayPine: Amy Harsch Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

BayPine, a private investment firm dedicated to driving digital transformation in leading businesses, has recently made a significant addition to its team with the hiring of Amy Harsch as Partner and Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations. In her new role, Harsch will play a crucial part in overseeing the company's fundraising strategies and enhancing engagement with investors. Her primary focus will be on building and nurturing long-term partnerships with both existing and potential clients on a global scale. Based in New York, she will collaborate closely with Partner Migo Terjanian to further BayPine's mission.

HavocAI: $85 Million Raised For Developing Maritime Autonomous Systems Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

HavocAI, a developer in the field of maritime autonomous systems, has made headlines by securing $85 million in new funding. This investment has attracted a diverse group of new investors, which includes notable names like B Capital, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin, Hanwha, Taiwania, Vanderbilt University, Up Partners, Island Green Capital, and Zero Infinity Partners. Along with these newcomers, longstanding supporters such as Scout Ventures, Outlander Ventures, and other early investors have also contributed to this funding round.

Golub Capital: Over $1 Billion Committed To Secondaries Investment Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Golub Capital has announced the launch of its GP-Led Secondaries investment strategy, marking a significant expansion in its investment approach. This new strategy is designed to focus on high-quality middle-market businesses in both the U.S. and Europe. The primary mechanism for these investments will be through GP-Led continuation vehicles, which allow general partners of private equity funds to extend the life of their funds and offer additional investment opportunities.

Campus Buys Learning Platform Sizzle AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Campus, an innovative online two-year college, has recently made headlines with its acquisition of Sizzle AI, an advanced AI learning platform. This move is especially significant as it aims to address the frustrations many learners experience with the rising costs and slow pace of traditional higher education.

Permira: Caitlin Brodie Joins As Managing Director In North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Global investment firm Permira has announced the strategic appointment of Caitlin Brodie as a Managing Director within its US Capital Formation team. Caitlin will be based in New York and will take on the role of Head of US East Coast Coverage.

Penzance: Over $100 Million Construction Financing Secured For Chantilly Premier Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Penzance has secured over $100 million in construction financing for its latest endeavor, the Chantilly Premier project, which marks a significant development in Northern Virginia. This facility is designed as a fully leased powered shell, making it an attractive option for businesses needing reliable data center solutions. The project is strategically located in an area known for its exceptional connectivity to fiber and power infrastructure, positioning it within the world’s largest data center market.

375ai: $10 Million Raised For Edge Data Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

375ai, a pioneering edge data intelligence company that converts physical world data into machine-readable insights, has raised an additional $5 million in funding. This recent investment aims to expand its edge data intelligence network, furthering its mission to deliver real-time insights to AI models, cities, enterprises, and governments. The funding round was led by Delphi Ventures, Strobe Capital, and HackVC. With this new round of funding, the total amount raised by the company now stands at $10 million, which also includes initial investments from 6MV, ARCA, Primal, and EV3.

Search Party: $3.5 Million Raised For Helping Brands Control AI Visibility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Search Party, a startup in the generative engine optimization (GEO) sector, has officially emerged from stealth mode after completing a $3.5 million funding round. This funding was led by Fuse, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm known for its support of category-defining SaaS and AI companies.

NineDot Energy: $175 Million Financing Secured For Expanding Battery Storage In New York City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

NineDot Energy, a prominent developer of community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the New York City metro area, has finalized a $175 million revolving debt financing through Deutsche Bank, known for its expertise in energy infrastructure finance. This financial move underscores the growing importance of battery energy storage in enhancing the sustainability and cleanliness of the New York electric grid. Additionally, it reaffirms NineDot's position as a leader in the regional energy sector.

Stratus Financial: $20 Million Milestone Achieved In Aviation Training Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Stratus Financial, a provider of financing solutions tailored for aviation training, has reached a significant milestone by growing its investment fund to $20 million in assets. Since its establishment in 2021, the fund has returned over $2.7 million to investors. This achievement showcases Stratus Financial's ongoing growth and effectiveness in supporting aspiring pilots while providing attractive returns for its investors.

Creative Planning To Buy SageView As Newly Combined Firm Would Represent $640 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Creative Planning, recognized as one of the largest registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the nation, has made a significant move by finalizing a definitive agreement to acquire SageView Advisory Group, a prominent independent RIA firm. This strategic partnership will enable Creative Planning to strengthen its position in the financial advisory landscape by incorporating SageView's expertise and clientele.

Save: Series A Funding Raised For Cash Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 10, 2025

Save, a financial technology company renowned for its market-driven cash management platform, has completed its first round of institutional funding. This funding round was led by BNP Paribas, a prominent global bank, and was bolstered by strategic investments from Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and Pacer Financial.