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Zennify Names Michael Rouleau CEO As Chris Conant Joins Anthropic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Zennify announced that Michael Rouleau has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Chris Conant, who is leaving the company to become Global Head of Strategic Deployments and Customer Success at Anthropic.

Regal Rexnord Names Mark Klossner President Of Industrial Powertrain Solutions As Jerry Morton Plans Retirement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Regal Rexnord announced the appointment of Mark Klossner as Executive Vice President and President of its Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) segment, effective immediately. He succeeds Jerry Morton, who plans to retire after an 11-year tenure with the company and a 39-year career in the power transmission industry.

American Global Strategies Adds Former Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat as Senior Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

American Global Strategies announced that Meir Ben-Shabbat, the former National Security Advisor and Head of the National Security Council of Israel, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, adding decades of experience in national security, intelligence, counterterrorism, cyber operations, and regional policy.

Axonic Closes $400 Million Multifamily Securitization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Axonic Capital announced the closing of its first proprietary securitization, GSF-AXMF1, under the firm’s five-year fixed-rate permanent financing program. The securitization totals more than $400 million across 47 loans spanning 22 states and marks a significant milestone for the alternative investment manager’s multifamily lending platform.

WealthReach Raises $1 Million Seed Round And Forms Strategic Advisory Board To Support Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

WealthReach, an AI-powered organic growth platform for registered investment advisors and wealth management firms, announced that it has raised $1 million in seed funding. The round was led by Cecure Corporation, a privately held financial services holding company co-founded by Robert S. Schwartz, with participation from other strategic investors.

TensorWave Raises $350 Million Series B At $1.55 Billion Valuation To Expand AMD-Powered AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

TensorWave announced that it has raised $350 million in Series B funding at a $1.55 billion valuation. The round was co-led by Magnetar and AMD Ventures, with continued participation from Maverick Silicon, Nexus Venture Partners, and Western Frontier.

SWARM Engineering Raises $10 Million Series A To Transform Operational Decisions With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

SWARM Engineering announced that it has raised $10 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by S2G Investments and AgRogue Growth Partners. Additional investors participating in the round included Radicle Growth, Grit Road Partners, Middleland Capital, Open Prairie, Serra Ventures, and Trailhead Capital.

Minerva Raises $20 Million And Launches AI Marketing Platform In Collaboration With OpenAI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Minerva announced its public launch alongside $20 million in funding from investors including The General Partnership, 8VC, Lingotto Innovation, Topology Ventures, NBA Investments, and others. The company also unveiled a collaboration with OpenAI aimed at bringing AI-powered capabilities to consumer marketing teams.

Strategy Buys $101 Million In Bitcoin After Earlier Sale Triggered Market Sell-Off

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Strategy, the bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, has resumed accumulating bitcoin, purchasing approximately $101.3 million worth of the cryptocurrency after a rare sale last week contributed to a broader market decline.

Accenture To Acquire Whalar, Expanding Creator And Social Capabilities Within Accenture Song

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Accenture has agreed to acquire creator and social agency Whalar from Whalar Group, adding large-scale creator and influencer engagement capabilities to Accenture Song's customer growth offerings. The transaction is intended to strengthen Accenture Song's ability to help brands connect social commerce, AI-driven discovery and customer experiences in an increasingly creator-led economy. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Finnegan Adds Life Sciences Litigator Jin Ooi To Strengthen Global IP Litigation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Finnegan announced that Jin Ooi has joined the firm's London office as a partner, enhancing its global intellectual property litigation capabilities across key markets.

Ares Raises $12.7 Billion For Asset-Based Finance Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Ares Management announced the final closing of Ares Pathfinder Fund III and its offshore counterpart at $8.5 billion in limited partner commitments, exceeding the fund's $6.5 billion target and surpassing the $6.6 billion raised for Pathfinder II in 2023. The oversubscribed fund closed at its increased hard cap less than six months after launching in January 2026, making it the largest global asset-based finance fund in the market.

F2 Raises $24 Million To Expand AI Platform For Private Credit And Commercial Banks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

F2 announced that it has raised $24 million in total equity capital, including a $14 million seed round led by HighlandX. Existing investors Left Lane Capital, NFX, Y Combinator, and Torch Capital also participated in the financing.

SonoThera Raises $125 Million Series B To Advance Ultrasound-Mediated Genetic Medicines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

SonoThera, a biotechnology company developing ultrasound-mediated nonviral genetic medicines, announced the closing of an oversubscribed $125 million Series B financing round to support the clinical advancement of its lead programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), while expanding its broader pipeline of targeted and redosable therapies.

Aryon Security Raises $29 Million Series A To Advance Preventive Cloud Security Enforcement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Aryon Security, a cloud security enforcement platform, announced that it has raised $29 million in Series A funding led by Brightmind Partners, with participation from Datadog Ventures, Shlomo Kramer’s Skinos Ventures, and existing investors Blumberg Capital and Viola Ventures. The financing brings the company’s total funding to $38 million, slightly more than a year after emerging from stealth.

38 Degrees North Acquires 104 MW Illinois Community Solar Portfolio From Cypress Creek

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

38 Degrees North and Cypress Creek Energy announced that 38 Degrees North has acquired a 104-megawatt portfolio of community solar assets in Illinois from Cypress Creek. The portfolio consists of 16 advanced-stage projects located across 14 counties and is expected to enter service by 2027.

VPK Group: Acquisition Of Fencor Packaging Group Strengthens UK Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

VPK Group announced that it has acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of Manor Packaging, strengthening its position in the United Kingdom. The transaction follows VPK's acquisition of a minority stake in the business in 2024 and gives the company full ownership of the packaging manufacturer.

Foresight: $17.5 Million Strategic Investment From VisionWave Values Company At $34 Million Post-Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with VisionWave Holdings for a strategic equity investment of up to $17.5 million, payable in VisionWave common stock, implying a post-investment valuation of approximately $34 million for Foresight.

Mascarene Partners Acquires General Drilling And Venture Drilling East To Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Mascarene Partners announced that it has partnered with management to acquire General Drilling Inc. from Fred Weber Inc. and Venture Drilling East, doing business as Two Eight Southeast, combining the businesses to create Iron Pillar United Mining Group. The transaction closed on May 14, 2026.

Balyasny Asset Management: Chief AI Officer Highlights Firmwide Adoption Of OpenAI Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Balyasny Asset Management said Chief AI Officer Charlie Flanagan recently discussed with OpenAI for Business how advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating research and automation across the investment firm.

Blackstone Reportedly Exploring Sale Of More Than $2 Billion In Private Fund Stakes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Blackstone is exploring the sale of more than $2 billion of stakes in private investment funds through its Strategic Partners unit, according to a Financial Times report. The proposed transaction would rank among the largest deals of its kind and is intended to provide liquidity to investors in one of Blackstone's secondary investment vehicles.

Raymond James Appoints Seth Ford As Chief Architect To Advance Enterprise Technology And AI Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Raymond James has appointed Seth Ford as Senior Vice President and Chief Architect, a newly expanded role aimed at accelerating the firm's enterprise technology strategy and the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities.

K&L Gates Adds ETF And Digital Assets Lawyer Edward Baer To Asset Management Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

K&L Gates announced that Edward Baer has joined the firm's Asset Management and Investment Funds practice as a partner in San Francisco. Baer joined the firm from Ropes & Gray and brings extensive experience advising exchange-traded funds, investment companies, and asset managers on regulatory, governance, compliance, operational, and capital markets matters.

Carr’s Hill Partners: Acquisition Of OMNI Expands Infrastructure Manufacturing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Carr’s Hill Capital Partners Management announced the acquisition of Opti-Com Manufacturing Network and Sunbelt Innovative Plastics, which together operate as OMNI, a provider of conduit solutions serving underground and transportation infrastructure markets throughout the Southeastern United States and beyond. The transaction marks the third investment for Carr’s Hill Partners' inaugural fund and expands the firm's presence in the industrial and infrastructure sectors along the Gulf Coast.

Galmed Pharmaceuticals: Colospan Acquisition Creates GI-Focused Platform Targeting $6 Billion Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Galmed Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colospan, a commercial-stage medical device company focused on addressing anastomotic leak complications associated with colorectal surgery. Upon completion of the transaction, Colospan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Galmed, repositioning the company as a gastrointestinal-focused medtech and biopharmaceutical platform.

Stark Power: Sagebrush Infrastructure Acquisition Adds 5.6 GW U.S. Data Center Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Stark Power announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners, a developer of hyperscale data centers and co-located natural gas-fired power plants. The transaction advances Stark Power’s strategy of addressing the growing "time-to-power" requirements of hyperscale data center operators by securing infrastructure assets across the Central United States.

White & Case Adds Anirudh Bansal As Litigation Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

White & Case announced the appointment of Anirudh Bansal as a partner in its New York office, expanding the firm's Global Litigation Practice and strengthening its capabilities in complex litigation, white collar defense, and high-stakes regulatory matters.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories: Interview With Founder & CEO Kim Thompson About The Recombinant Spider Silk Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories is a biotechnology company that uses proprietary genetic engineering to modify domesticated silkworms to produce and spin recombinant spider silk for industrial, medical, and defense applications. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Kraig Biocraft Laboratories CEO and Founder Kim Thompson to learn more.

Cyera Raises $600 Million Series G At $12 Billion Valuation To Expand Enterprise AI Trust Layer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Cyera, a cybersecurity company focused on securing enterprise AI and data, announced that it has raised $600 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $12 billion. The company said the financing will accelerate development of what it describes as the trust layer needed to support large-scale AI adoption across enterprises.

VeryAI: Interview With Founder & CEO Zach Meltzer About The Hardware-Free Palm Scan Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

VeryAI is on a mission to make the internet more human, all in the palm of your hand. They use a smartphone-only palm scan to verify real human users and their authorized AI agents from bots. Pulse 2.0 interviewed VeryAI founder and CEO Zach Meltzer to learn more.