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Fulton Financial To Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp In Merger Valued At $243 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Fulton Financial Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $243 million.

Tagup: Interview With Founder & CEO Jon Garrity About Using Next-Generation AI to Redefine Military Logistics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Tagup is a defense technology company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize logistics and equipment operations, predicting failures, reducing waste, and improving readiness across defense. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Tagup founder and CEO Jon Garrity to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Thunderstruck Ag: Interview With Founder & CEO Jeremy Matuszewski About The Agricultural Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Thunderstruck Ag provides aftermarket agricultural equipment and crop management solutions for farmers. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Thunderstruck Ag CEO Jeremy Matuszewski to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Atmus Filtration Technologies To Buy Koch Filter In $450 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Atmus Filtration Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Koch Filter for $450 million in cash, a move that will expand its presence in industrial and commercial air filtration across several high-growth end markets. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and will be financed with a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under Atmus’ credit facility.

Sola Security: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Guy Flechter About The Enterprise Security Orchestration Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Sola Security is an AI cybersecurity platform that empowers teams to rapidly create, orchestrate, and adapt security solutions across their environments. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sola Security co-founder and CEO Guy Flechter to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Google And Accel Atoms Launch AI Program To Advance India’s Startup Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Google has partnered with Accel’s Atoms program to launch a new initiative to accelerate pre-seed artificial intelligence startups in India. The program, part of the Accel Atoms x AI Futures Fund (AIFF) collaboration, is designed to support founders building next-generation AI applications and will begin its first cohort in February 2026.

Ooma To Buy Phone.com In $23.2 Million All-Cash Transaction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2025

Ooma announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Phone.com for approximately $23.2 million in cash as the company continues expanding its position in the small and medium business communications market.

HubBox: £6 Million Raised To Expand Global Out Of Home Delivery Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

HubBox has secured £6 million in new growth funding to accelerate its international expansion and strengthen its position in the out-of-home delivery sector. The funding round was led by Puma Growth Partners, which focuses on scaling established, high-growth companies. The capital will support HubBox as it broadens its footprint across the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, and the United States and enhances its partnerships with couriers while onboarding additional retailers.

Hunt Capital Partners Launches $277.1 Million Affordable Housing Fund Covering 10 States

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Hunt Capital Partners has announced the launch of a $277.1 million multi-investor Low-Income Housing Tax Credit fund to create and preserve 1,540 affordable homes across 10 states. The initiative, known as Hunt Capital Partners Tax Credit Fund 52, has secured $175.3 million to date, with the remaining commitments expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2026.

Giga Energy: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Matt Lohstroh About The Fast-Delivery Electrical Infrastructure Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Giga Energy manufactures transformers, switchboards, and modular power systems that provide the foundations for reliable electrical infrastructure. With factories in Long Beach and Houston, Giga Energy delivers high-quality solutions with industry-leading lead times to power data centers, renewable energy, and industrial applications. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Giga Energy co-founder and CEO Matt Lohstroh to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Eros Innovation: $150 Million In New Funding Raised

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Eros Innovation has completed approximately $150 million in new capital and strategic transactions as it advances toward becoming a global AI-driven media and entertainment company valued at $2 billion. The announcement details a mix of primary investment and major acquisitions that expand the company’s content, technology, and cultural intelligence infrastructure.

LPL Financial Takes Minority Stake In Private Advisor Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Private Advisor Group announced that LPL Financial has acquired a minority ownership stake in the firm, marking a significant expansion of one of the longest-standing relationships in the wealth management sector. The agreement strengthens Private Advisor Group’s strategic alignment with LPL Financial, one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States. It adds to the existing minority ownership held by Merchant Investment Management.

ExxonMobil To Buy 40% Stake In Enterprise’s Bahia NGL Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Enterprise Products Partners announced a significant transaction with ExxonMobil, which has agreed to acquire a 40 percent undivided joint interest in the midstream operator’s Bahia natural gas liquids pipeline. The deal, expected to close by early 2026 pending regulatory approvals, positions the companies to jointly expand one of the Permian Basin’s newest large-scale NGL transport systems.

Baker McKenzie: Miles Wadley Named As New Head Of Project Finance In Melbourne

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Baker McKenzie has expanded its Australian Banking and Finance practice with the appointment of Miles Wadley as the new Head of Project Finance in Melbourne. Wadley, formerly a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, brings extensive experience across infrastructure, energy, and complex financing transactions. His hiring follows a series of strategic additions across the firm’s financial and energy practices throughout 2025.

Deblock: €30 Million Series A Raised To Accelerate European Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Deblock, a fintech startup building fully on-chain financial infrastructure, has raised €30 million in a Series A funding round that will support its expansion across Europe and accelerate its product development efforts.

Trive Capital Forms Vendor Management Platform Through Investment In Illumis Global

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Trive Capital has made a strategic investment in Illumis Global to accelerate the company’s expansion and establish a comprehensive vendor management platform serving enterprises across multiple industries. The investment brings together Illumis’ long-standing expertise in accounts payable recovery audits and business intelligence with Trive’s growth resources and operational capabilities.

Oracle: Board Expanded With Appointment Of Former Quest Diagnostics Chief Stephen Rusckowski

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Oracle Corporation has added longtime healthcare and technology executive Stephen Rusckowski to its Board of Directors, expanding the Board to 14 members as the company continues to strengthen its leadership bench during a period of significant growth in cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, and healthcare technology. The election became effective on November 18, 2025.

Nokia And NestAI Secure €100 Million Investment To Advance European Physical AI And Defense Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Nokia and NestAI have formed a strategic partnership to advance next-generation physical AI systems for defense, security, and critical infrastructure. As part of the collaboration, Nokia and the Finnish sovereign fund Tesi have invested €100 million in NestAI, one of Europe’s fastest-growing physical AI labs, to support the development and scaling of autonomous systems and AI-driven command-and-control technologies.

Catapult Book Group To Acquire Hawthorne Books & Literary Arts

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Catapult Book Group has completed the acquisition of Hawthorne Books & Literary Arts, a Portland-based independent press known for its catalog of acclaimed literary works. The imprint will join Catapult, Counterpoint Press, and Soft Skull Press as the fourth publishing brand within the Catapult portfolio. The acquisition includes Hawthorne’s full catalog and trademark.

Coinbase To Buy Solana-Based Trading Platform Vector To Expand Onchain Market Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Coinbase announced that it has agreed to acquire Vector, a Solana-native on-chain trading platform known for supporting high-velocity decentralized exchange activity. The deal aims to integrate Vector’s technology directly into Coinbase’s consumer trading experience, giving users broader access to on-chain markets across the Solana ecosystem.

Flexion: $50 Million Raised To Build The Intelligence Layer Powering Humanoid Robots

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Flexion has secured $50 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its autonomy stack, designed to serve as the intelligence layer for next-generation humanoid robots. The round was led by DST Global Partners, with participation from NVIDIA Ventures (NVentures), redalpine, Prosus Ventures, and Moonfire. The raise follows a $7.35 million seed round completed only months earlier.

Ponda: $2.4 Million Seed Round Raised To Scale Regenerative Biopuff Insulation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Ponda has closed a $2.4 million seed round to accelerate the commercialization of BioPuff, its plant-based insulation material derived from Typha, a wetland crop with regenerative environmental benefits. The investment will support the company’s plans to expand production, advance product development, and bring its material to broader commercial adoption.

ING Bank Śląski Moves To Full Ownership Of Goldman Sachs TFI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

ING Bank Śląski has agreed to purchase the remaining 55% stake in Goldman Sachs TFI from Goldman Sachs, giving the bank full ownership of one of Poland’s largest asset management firms. ING, which already holds 45% of the company through its subsidiary ING Investment Holding, will acquire the outstanding stake for PLN 396 million, equal to approximately €93 million at the current exchange rate. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending standard regulatory approvals.

WarRoom Cellars Completes Acquisition Of SIMI Wine Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

WarRoom Cellars has acquired the storied SIMI wine brand from The Wine Group, marking one of the Central Coast company’s most significant expansions as it continues building a portfolio of heritage wine labels positioned for renewed consumer relevance and market growth.

Nest Health: $22.5 Million Series A Raised To Advance Nationwide Expansion Of Whole-Family Medicaid Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Nest Health has closed its Series A funding round at more than $22.5 million as the Louisiana-based provider of whole-family Medicaid care positions itself for its next stage of product development and multistate growth. The company, which delivers medical, behavioral, and social care directly into the home, has gained meaningful traction among families facing barriers to traditional care as well as among payers seeking improved outcomes and reduced costs.

Raptor Power Systems: Recap Completed Via Guardian Capital Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Guardian Capital Partners has completed a majority recapitalization of Raptor Power Systems, marking a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure investment strategy. The transaction brings together Guardian, EA Advisors, and Raptor’s founding family to support the Company’s next stage of growth as data center development and power reliability needs rapidly intensify across the United States.

Majesco To Acquire Vitech In Major Insurance Technology Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Majesco has agreed to acquire Vitech in a transaction that will create one of the largest and most advanced technology partners serving the Group and Benefits, as well as Retirement and Pension markets. The deal strengthens Majesco’s position as a leader in cloud-native and AI-native software across both the Property and Casualty segment and the Life and Annuity and Health segment.

Willdan Enhances Municipal Advisory Capabilities With Acquisition Of Compass Municipal Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Willdan Group has announced a significant expansion of its municipal financial services with a definitive agreement for its subsidiary, Willdan Financial Services, to acquire Compass Municipal Advisors, an independent municipal advisory firm based in the Southeastern United States. The deal, expected to close on January 1, 2026, pending customary conditions, will broaden Willdan’s reach and bolster its technical and financial capabilities for public agencies nationwide. The terms were not disclosed.

Revolut: $75 Billion Valuation Achieved Following Major Secondary Share Sale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

Revolut has completed a significant fundraising round through a large secondary share sale, valuing the global fintech company at $75 billion, marking one of the highest valuations ever achieved by a private financial technology business. The transaction attracts a broad syndicate of established institutional investors, provides substantial liquidity to employees, and advances the company’s long-term expansion strategy.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management: $1 Billion Raised For Second Co-Investment Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 24, 2025

J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Private Equity Group has closed its second dedicated co-investment vehicle, PEG Co-Investment Fund II, with $1 billion in commitments, surpassing its original $750 million target. The raise includes capital from the PEG team and represents a significant expansion of the group’s long-standing co-investment program focused on small- and middle-market buyouts.