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LightPath Technologies Receives $11 Million Follow-On Infrared Camera Order For Counter-Drone Applications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

LightPath Technologies (Nasdaq: LPTH), an Orlando-based provider of optics and infrared imaging systems, has received an $11 million follow-on purchase order for infrared cameras from an undisclosed leading global technology customer, for use in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) applications. The order continues a purchasing relationship previously established through prior orders with the same customer and reflects growing demand for LightPath's infrared camera systems in public safety and defense markets.

Eden Capital Announces Kate Jhaveri As New Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Eden Capital, a New York-based private equity firm focused on technology, business services, and education, announced Kate Jhaveri as a new Operating Partner. Jhaveri has an established background in marketing and analytics, with past leadership roles at Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, the National Basketball Association, and TikTok. She currently sits on the board of directors for Teads and has served as an advisor for a number of growing companies. In this new role, Jhaveri will play a key part in supporting Eden Capital's portfolio companies' marketing execution and driving their growth.

Raintree Acquires Spike Technologies, Bringing Genuinely Agentic AI Voice To Revenue Cycle And Patient Engagement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Raintree, the leading electronic health record and practice management platform for rehabilitation and physical therapy organizations, announced it has acquired Spike Technologies, a developer of genuinely agentic AI voice technology for healthcare. The acquisition embeds AI voice directly into Raintree's platform to take on manually intensive work in revenue cycle and patient engagement, including payer calls, claim follow-ups, eligibility and prior-authorization, and patient outreach, marking a step toward fully autonomous revenue cycle management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BIOTRONIK Neuro Acquires Spinal Cord Stimulation IP Portfolio From Soin Neuroscience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

BIOTRONIK Neuro, the neuromodulation division of Berlin-based global medical device company BIOTRONIK, has acquired a portfolio of intellectual property related to spinal cord stimulation (SCS) from Soin Neuroscience, a Dayton, Ohio-based medical device innovator founded by pain management physician Amol Soin, M.D. Financial terms were not disclosed. Soin Neuroscience will continue to operate as an independent company, with the transaction limited to the intellectual property underlying its spinal cord stimulation program.

Orum Acquires Scout AI To Improve Phone Data Accuracy For Sales Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Orum, an AI-powered calling platform used by more than 1,200 sales organizations, announced it has acquired Scout AI to help sales teams identify the most reliable phone number for reaching each prospect. Scout AI uses autonomous data agents to connect a company’s customer relationship management system with more than 30 external data sources and Orum’s proprietary calling intelligence. The system evaluates available phone numbers, identifies the one most likely to reach a live person, and continuously updates that information as new data becomes available.

FalconX Acquires bloXroute to Build Institutional Infrastructure for Onchain Capital Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

FalconX, a digital asset prime brokerage backed by investors including Thoma Bravo, Tiger Global, Lightspeed, and GIC, has acquired bloXroute, a blockchain networking and trading infrastructure company founded in 2017. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition combines FalconX's institutional trading platform with bloXroute's blockchain connectivity infrastructure as the two companies position themselves for the convergence of traditional and digital asset markets on-chain.

IBM Launches Power Autonomous Operations, IBM Bob for IBM i, and Entry-Level Power S1112 Server

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

IBM has announced three additions to its Power platform: IBM Power Autonomous Operations, an AI agent designed to monitor and self-resolve infrastructure issues; IBM Bob Premium Package for i, an agentic development assistant for IBM i application modernization; and the Power S1112, a new entry-level one-socket Power11 server built for compact on-premises deployment. The announcements extend IBM's strategy of embedding autonomous AI capabilities across its Power infrastructure stack, from hardware through operations and application development.

Stark Power Secures Up To NIS 146 Million (About $48 Million) To Accelerate Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Stark Power, a US-focused energy infrastructure and data center development company, announced an equity raise of up to approximately NIS 146 million (~$48 million), anchored by Migdal Insurance, one of Israel's largest institutional investors, along with the company's current largest shareholders.

Glacis Labs Raises $6.8 Million To Scale ZeroDelta Digital Asset Clearing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Glacis Labs raised $6.8 million in seed funding to expand ZeroDelta, its multichain clearinghouse designed to match, net, and settle digital asset transactions across blockchain networks. The round was led by Lightspeed Faction, with participation from Franklin Templeton, Coinbase Ventures, Again, formerly known as IDC Ventures, Protein Capital, and Techni Ventures. Glacis Labs plans to use the funding to expand its team, scale operations, and accelerate the commercial rollout of ZeroDelta.

Proaction Announces $4.2 Million In Funding To Build The Modern Alternative To Legacy Fleet Management Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Proaction, an AI-native fleet management technology and services company, announced $4.2 million in funding to build a modern alternative to the expensive, outdated methods commercial fleets are traditionally managed. New investors include GTMfund, Breakers, Aviso Ventures, and Iowa InnoVenture, with continued participation from Holman Growth Ventures and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Neko Health Raises $700 Million Series C Ahead Of U.S. Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Neko Health raised $700 million in Series C funding to open its first U.S. clinics and expand its technology-driven preventive healthcare platform across additional markets. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and co-led by O.G. Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Atomico, General Catalyst, and Lakestar. New investors included Liberty City Ventures, Positive Sum, and BDT & MSD. David Ofer of O.G. Venture Partners is expected to join Neko Health’s board of directors, subject to regulatory approval.

Jacobs Secures Three UK National Highways Contracts For Viaduct Renewal And Project Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Jacobs, a Dallas-based global infrastructure and engineering firm with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue, has secured three new contracts with National Highways, the UK government company responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving England's motorways and major A-roads. The awards expand Jacobs' role across the strategic road network in design, asset renewal, and project management.

Invest in Women Taskforce Surpasses £115 Million Deployed Across 22 Deals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

The Invest in Women Taskforce, a UK initiative backed by His Majesty's Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade, has announced that more than £115 million in capital has now been deployed through its funding pool across 22 deals, with additional transactions in the pipeline. The milestone marks the transition of the Taskforce's work from capital-raising to active deployment into women-led and mixed fund managers and businesses.

Fiduciary Services Group Acquires Retirement Plan Administrator RetireWell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Fiduciary Services Group (FSG), the parent company of DWC – The 401(k) Experts, announced it has acquired RetireWell Administrators, a New Jersey-based third-party administrator (TPA) specializing in retirement plan administration and consulting services.

LatentView Analytics Appoints Sonal Ramrakhiani As Chief Executive Officer To Accelerate Global AI-Led Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Latent View Analytics, an AI-driven analytics, data engineering, and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Sonal Ramrakhiani as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2026. Rajan Sethuraman, who has served as CEO since 2019, will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor to the CEO, working closely with Ramrakhiani and the Board for up to six months to ensure a seamless handover of leadership responsibilities.

Global Business Consultants: Interview With Senior Business Consultant Erick Parker

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Global Business Consultants is a business consulting firm that helps small business owners implement data-driven operational and financial management strategies, offering services like access to capital, bookkeeping, payroll, and personalized strategic roadmaps to grow revenue and improve efficiency from startup through exit. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Global Business Consultants Senior Business Consultant, Operations & Financial Management, Erick Parker, to learn more.

Google Renames NotebookLM As Gemini Notebook And Adds Native Code Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Google is renaming NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, marking the next phase for the AI-powered research and learning product that was first introduced at Google I/O 2023 as Project Tailwind.

DeweyLearn Raises $5 Million Series A To Scale AI-Powered Skills Assessment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

DeweyLearn has raised $5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to expand its multimodal artificial intelligence platform for evaluating real-world skills and delivering expert-level feedback at scale. SJF Ventures led the round, with participation from Catalysis Capital, Morningside, Owl Ventures and other investors.

Uplift Investors Closes Debut Fund At $670 Million Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Uplift Investors, a Darien, Connecticut-based private equity firm focused on services investing, has closed its inaugural fund with $670 million in capital commitments at its hard cap. The firm was founded in March 2025 by Will Hausberg, Doug Rosenstein, and Brad Skaf, three partners who have invested together on every deal for the past decade. Capital came from a diversified base of limited partners including pensions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and family offices.

LPL Financial Onboards $725 Million FA Alan Feutz

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

LPL Financial has welcomed financial advisor Alan Feutz, CFP, to its broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor platforms through Genesis Wealth, an LPL-aligned wealth management firm. Feutz reported serving approximately $725 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets. He joins Genesis Wealth and LPL from J.P. Morgan.

Lilly To Acquire AtaiBeckley In $2.8 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Northbase Finance Closes Capital Partnership With Oaktree to Support Equipment Financing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Northbase Finance announced the closing of a revolving credit facility with Oaktree through its Asset-Backed Finance strategy, providing up to $300 million in scalable financing capacity. The facility will support the continued expansion of Northbase's North American equipment financing platform, focused on critical operating assets across power generation, compression, energy transformation infrastructure, and industrial markets in the United States and Canada.

Mauna Kea Technologies Secures €4 Million Optional Shareholder Loan To Support Commercial Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Mauna Kea Technologies, a Paris and Boston-based medical device company and inventor of the Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy platform, has established a shareholder loan agreement with long-standing investor Vester Finance for up to €4 million in optional financing over 24 months. As of the announcement date, no funds have been drawn. The company retains sole discretion over whether and when to access the facility, with no contractual obligation to draw, and may suspend or terminate the agreement at any time at no cost.

AST SpaceMobile Proposes $1 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Offering To Expand Space-Based Cellular Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

AST SpaceMobile has announced plans to offer $1 billion in convertible senior notes due 2034 through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers.

Thrust Capital Partners Acquires Alphacasting, Canada’s Only Titanium Casting Foundry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Thrust Capital Partners (TCP), a Canadian private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace and defense industry supply chain, has acquired Alphacasting Inc., a Montreal-based precision investment casting foundry serving the aerospace and defense sectors. Financial terms were not disclosed. Norton Rose Fulbright Canada and KPMG served as legal and tax advisors to TCP; Spiegel Ryan and MNP Corporate Finance acted as legal and financial advisors to the sellers.

Wipfli Names Kristy Britt Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Wipfli has appointed Kristy Britt as chief financial officer and partner, strengthening the firm's finance leadership team as it continues to support growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategy.

Modera Wealth Management Appoints Gaurav Mallik As CIO And Shelly Kapoor As COO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Modera Wealth Management has appointed Gaurav Mallik as chief investment officer and Shelly Kapoor as chief operating officer, adding two experienced wealth management executives as the registered investment adviser expands its investment capabilities, technology platform and operational infrastructure.

Sizemore To Acquire Carlson Building Maintenance, Establishing Dedicated Retail Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Sizemore, an integrated facilities management company backed by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Inspirit Equity, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Carlson Building Maintenance, a Minneapolis-based janitorial and facility services provider serving retail, grocery, and commercial customers across the Midwest. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Green Street Expands Self-Storage And Real Assets Intelligence Platform With Acquisition of StorTrack

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

Green Street, the leading provider of trusted real assets intelligence and unbiased insights, announced the acquisition of StorTrack, the premier provider of market intelligence, pricing data, and analytics for the self-storage industry. The acquisition also brings StorTrack's other platforms into the Green Street family, including ListSelfStorage.com, the world's leading marketplace for buying and selling self-storage facilities, and RVParkIQ.com, the premier platform for buying, selling, and evaluating RV park and campground investments.

F2 Strategy Acquires Intelligo Partners To Expand Canadian Investment Technology Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2026

F2 Strategy has acquired Intelligo Partners, a Toronto-based investment technology consulting firm, expanding its presence in Canada and strengthening its ability to support complex platform implementations for asset and wealth managers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.