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Wireless Logic: ALTÉRRA Backs IoT Connectivity Platform To Scale Climate-Enabling Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

ALTÉRRA has partnered with General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero strategy to invest in Wireless Logic, a UK-based Internet of Things connectivity platform, as part of efforts to scale digital infrastructure supporting the climate transition.

Marshall University: $1.2 Million Investment Fuels Second Cohort Of West Virginia Startup Accelerator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Marshall University has partnered with gener8tor to launch a second cohort of its gBETA startup accelerator at the university’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter), expanding support for early-stage founders across West Virginia.

University Of Maryland: John Bertot Named Dean Of College Of Information

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

The University of Maryland has appointed John Bertot as dean of its College of Information, effective July 1, 2026, as the institution looks to further expand its leadership in information science, technology, and data-driven research.

Bank Of America: AI-Powered Meeting Journey Launches For Wealth Management Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Bank of America’s wealth management businesses, Merrill Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank, announced the full-scale rollout of an AI-powered Meeting Journey platform designed to streamline the entire client meeting lifecycle for financial advisors. The new solution integrates meeting preparation, real-time AI note-taking, and post-meeting follow-up into a unified workflow to improve efficiency and enhance client engagement.

Advent: $1 Billion Commitment To Next-Generation Defense Technology Investment Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Advent International, a global private equity firm, announced a commitment to invest up to $1 billion in next-generation defense technology companies, reinforcing its long-standing focus on the defense sector and national security innovation.

Raymond James: $160 Million Advisor Edward Vollbrecht Joins Atlantic Union Bank Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Raymond James Financial announced that its Financial Institutions Division has added financial advisor Edward “Ed” Vollbrecht to Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, the investment program within Atlantic Union Bank.

M1X Global: $3 Million Raised For On-Chain Sovereign Finance Platform Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

M1X Global, a sovereign financial infrastructure and technology company, announced its public launch alongside the close of an oversubscribed $3 million angel round to advance on-chain sovereign finance.

Opus1: Series B Financing Raised As Performing Arts Software Platform Names New CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Opus1, a software management platform for music and performing arts schools, announced the appointment of Sharad Mohan as Chief Executive Officer alongside the completion of a Series B financing round led by Five Elms Capital.

Pinnacle Medicines: $89 Million Series B Raised For Oral Peptide Therapeutics Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Pinnacle Medicines, a biotechnology company focused on oral peptide therapeutics, announced it has closed an oversubscribed $89 million Series B financing round to advance its pipeline into clinical trials. The round was co-led by LAV and Foresite Capital, with participation from Quan Capital, Hankang Capital, RA Capital Management, Logos Capital, and existing investors including OrbiMed.