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Search.com: Interview With President Melissa Anderson About The Ethical Search Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Search.com is an AI-driven search platform that provides ethical, verified information while offering rewards for users, attribution for publishers, and intent-based targeting for brands. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Search.com President Melissa Anderson to learn more.

Stanley Black & Decker: $1.8 Billion Sale Of Aerospace Manufacturing Unit To Howmet Aerospace Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Stanley Black & Decker announced it has completed the sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business to Howmet Aerospace for approximately $1.8 billion in cash, finalizing a previously announced transaction aimed at sharpening its strategic focus and strengthening its balance sheet.

Kirkland & Ellis: Stephanie Haas Joins As Private Equity And M&A Partner In Philadelphia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Stephanie Haas has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group, marking a key step in the firm’s continued expansion in Philadelphia. Haas becomes the first transactional partner in the office, which opened in early 2025, as the firm builds out a full-service presence in the market.

Pegasystems Launches Government Tool To Modernize Legacy IT Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Pegasystems announced the launch of Pega Blueprint for Government, an AI-powered design tool built to help U.S. federal agencies modernize legacy IT systems and improve operational efficiency. The new platform is authorized at the FedRAMP High level, enabling agencies to securely redesign mission-critical workflows while meeting strict federal compliance and security standards.

Walker & Dunlop: $104.5 Million Construction Financing Arranged For Ritz-Carlton Savannah

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Walker & Dunlop announced it has arranged a $104.5 million loan to finance the construction of the Ritz-Carlton Savannah, a 15-story luxury hotel located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia.

Hitachi Rail: $220 Million Clever Devices Acquisition To Expand Digital Mobility Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Hitachi Rail Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a U.S.-based provider of intelligent transportation systems, as part of its strategy to expand into global digital mobility.

BitValue Capital: $200 Million Africa Fund II Launched For Digital Infrastructure And AI Computing Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

BitValue Capital announced the launch of its Africa Growth Fund II with $200 million in capital commitments, aiming to build a vertically integrated digital infrastructure platform across Africa in partnership with FLock.io.

Bookme: Saudi Partnership Enables Instant Digital Umrah Visa Issuance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Bookme announced it has been recognized as a strategic partner by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance through a fully digital platform. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026.

Avant Garde Trading Securities: AI-Powered Trading Platform Launch For Modern Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Avant Garde Trading Securities announced the official launch of its new AI-powered trading platform, introducing a next-generation investing experience that combines advanced technology with broader access to differentiated investment opportunities.

Sagent Behavioral Health: Shawna Gisch Appointed CEO To Lead Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Sagent Behavioral Health announced the appointment of Shawna Gisch as Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Mark Peterson, who will remain on the company’s Board of Directors.

Pella Corporation Appoints Taylor Hougland As EVP & Group President, Business Units

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Pella Corporation announced the appointment of Taylor Hougland as Executive Vice President & Group President, Business Units, effective April 6, 2026. He will report directly to Emily Videtto.

EPR Properties: $315 Million Acquisition Completed For Six Flags Regional Parks Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

EPR Properties announced it has completed the acquisition of six U.S. amusement parks from Six Flags Entertainment Corporation as part of a previously announced seven-park transaction valued at approximately $315 million, marking a key milestone in the company’s experiential real estate expansion strategy.

Priori: AI-Driven RFP Platform Enhances Outside Counsel Selection With New Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Priori announced new artificial intelligence capabilities within its Priori RFP platform, introducing an AI agent called Scout to bring greater structure, consistency, and data-driven decision-making to how legal teams select outside counsel.

OFA Group: $12 Million IP Realignment Secures 50% Ownership Of QIKBIM Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

OFA Group announced it has completed a strategic intellectual property restructuring tied to its QIKBIM platform, securing a 50% co-ownership stake while retaining full operational and commercial control.

Tapestry Appoints Pinterest CTO Matt Madrigal To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Tapestry announced that Matt Madrigal, Chief Technology Officer of Pinterest, Inc., has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective immediately, according to an official company announcement. The appointment expands the board to eleven members, including ten independent directors.

Yahoo: $1.6 Billion Refinancing Talks Begin With Lenders, Says Report

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Yahoo has begun discussions with lenders to refinance approximately $1.6 billion in debt, according to a Bloomberg report, signaling early-stage efforts to restructure its capital stack under the ownership of Apollo Global Management.

National Healthcare Properties Files For US IPO To Tap Senior Housing Demand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

National Healthcare Properties is moving closer to the public markets after filing for a U.S. initial public offering. The senior housing-focused real estate investment trust is aiming to capitalize on favorable demographic trends, particularly the growing elderly population in the United States.

Paramount Skydance: $24 Billion Secured For Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Financing (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Paramount Skydance has secured commitments totaling approximately $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds to support its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Variety report.

MDOT: $51 Million NEVI Investment To Expand EV Charging Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has secured federal approval to move forward with the next phase of its electric vehicle infrastructure buildout, unlocking the remaining $51 million in funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.

Lloyds Banking Group: Four-Year Agentic AI Research Program With University Of Glasgow

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Lloyds Banking Group has announced a four-year research partnership with the University of Glasgow to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance software and data engineering.

Stark Power: $70 Million Raised To Advance U.S. Power And Data Center Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Stark Power Ltd., a Tel Aviv-based energy infrastructure and data center development company, announced it has secured approximately nis 215 million, about $70 million, in its inaugural equity raise from leading Israeli institutional investors. The transaction values the company at roughly nis 580 million, or $187 million, on a post-money basis and is intended to support its expansion across the U.S. power and digital infrastructure markets.

Hermeus: $350 Million Raised For Defense Aviation Company Building High-Mach Unmanned Aircraft

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Hermeus announced it has raised $350 million in a Series C funding round, reaching a $1 billion valuation as it accelerates development of high-Mach unmanned aircraft for national security missions. The financing round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Canaan Partners, Founders Fund, RTX Ventures, Bling Capital, and In-Q-Tel, as well as new investors such as Cox Enterprises and its venture fund Socium Ventures, Destiny Tech100, Georgia Tech Foundation, 137 Ventures, and GSBackers. Additional debt financing was provided by Silicon Valley Bank, Pinegrove Venture Partners, Hercules Capital, and Trinity Capital.

Nano Dimension: $12.5 Million Sale Of AME And Fabrica Product Lines To Inspira Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Nano Dimension Ltd. announced that it has agreed to sell its additively manufactured electronics (AME) product line and its previously discontinued Fabrica product line to Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. for total consideration of up to $12.5 million.

Veseris Names John Smith As President Of The Tessman & Lynde Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Veseris announced the appointment of John Smith as President of The Tessman & Lynde Companies, marking a leadership transition as longtime executive Terry Reiten prepares to retire after 24 years.

Betterware De México Appoints Raúl Del Villar As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V., operating as BeFra, announced the appointment of Raúl del Villar as chief financial officer, effective immediately, as the direct-to-consumer company continues to expand its global footprint across Mexico and the United States.

Anthropic: Multiple Gigawatts Partnership With Google And Broadcom To Expand AI Compute Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Anthropic announced a new agreement with Google and Broadcom to secure multiple gigawatts of next-generation Tensor Processing Unit capacity, significantly expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The compute capacity is expected to begin coming online in 2027 and will support the continued development and deployment of Anthropic’s Claude AI models.

Renovare Therapeutics: $33.5 Million ARPA-H Backed Biotech Launches To Advance Osteoarthritis Regenerative Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Renovare Therapeutics announced its formal launch from stealth and a collaboration with University of Colorado Boulder tied to a funding award of up to $33.5 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to advance regenerative therapies for osteoarthritis.

Integer Holdings: Medical Device CDMO Announces Board Leadership Transition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Integer Holdings announced that Pamela G. Bailey will not stand for re-election as independent Chair of the Board at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for May 20, 2026. Following the meeting, the Board intends to appoint current director Donald J. Spence as independent Chair.

Krispy Kreme Board Adds Two Independent Directors, Sets CFO Compensation Terms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Krispy Kreme disclosed in a Form 8-K filing that it has appointed two new independent directors and finalized a compensation agreement for its chief financial officer, signaling updates to both governance and executive leadership structure.

Avicanna: Board Changes With Michael Kott Appointment Following Director Resignation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Avicanna announced changes to its board of directors, including the resignation of Paul Fornazzari and the appointment of Michael Kott as a new board member.