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Rarity PBC: $4.6 Million Seed Funding Raised For Advancing Gene Therapy For ADA-SCID

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Rarity PBC, a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to expanding access to transformative gene therapies for rare diseases, announced it has closed a $4.6 million seed financing round led by biotech investor Steve Oliveira, Head of Nemean Asset Management. The new funding will accelerate the development of Rarity’s lead program, a one-time autologous hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy for adenosine deaminase severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID).

Bending Spoons To Buy AOL Following $2.8 Billion Debt Financing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Technology company Bending Spoons announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AOL from Yahoo, marking the next chapter for one of the internet’s most iconic brands. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions.

BTS Software Solutions: Investment Raised From Blue Delta Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

BTS Software Solutions (BTS), a veteran-owned technology and intelligence firm serving U.S. national security agencies, announced a new venture capital investment from Blue Delta Capital Partners, a growth-stage firm focused exclusively on the U.S. federal government services market.

CustoMED: $6 Million Secured For Scaling AI-Based 3D Printed Orthopedic Surgery Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

CustoMED, a leader in AI-driven, surgeon-first orthopedic technologies, announced the successful close of a $6 million seed funding round. The round included participation from Longevity Venture Partners, Varana Capital, Flag Capital, the Israel Innovation Authority, a leading orthopedic implant company, and Avishai Abrahami, Co-founder and CEO of Wix.

GPT Industries Buys Integrated Rectifier Technologies For Expanding Global Corrosion Mitigation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Branford Castle Partners, a North America-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, GPT Industries, has acquired Integrated Rectifier Technologies (IRT), a leading Alberta-based manufacturer of transformer rectifiers and related products for the global cathodic protection industry. The deal marks GPT’s first acquisition since Branford Castle invested in the company through its Fund II.

Reseda Group And Maps Credit Union Buys Pocketnest For Advancing AI-Based Financial Wellness

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), has partnered with Maps Credit Union to acquire Pocketnest, an AI-powered financial wellness platform that leverages behavioral science and generative AI to deliver personalized, holistic financial guidance.

ADP Buys Pequity For Expanding Global Compensation Management Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

ADP, a leader in HR and payroll solutions, has acquired Pequity, an innovative compensation management software company founded in 2019. The acquisition strengthens ADP’s compensation management portfolio and enhances its ability to serve the growing needs of mid-size, enterprise, and multinational clients.

Social Assurance Buying MindMixer For Enhancing AI-Based Civic And Community Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Social Assurance, a leading provider of marketing, communication, and compliance solutions for regulated industries, has acquired MindMixer, a pioneer in digital civic engagement platforms. The acquisition brings MindMixer back to its Nebraska roots and expands Social Assurance’s ecosystem of community engagement tools for schools, governments, and civic organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CleanSpark Acquires Land And Power To Develop AI Data Center In Greater Houston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark announced it has acquired rights to 271 acres of land in Austin County, Texas, along with long-term power supply agreements totaling 285 megawatts to develop a large-scale AI data center campus. This strategic move expands CleanSpark’s footprint into the Texas market, positioning the company at the center of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure development.

Hercle: $60 Million Raised For Scaling Institutional Infrastructure For Global Money Movement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Hercle, an institutional infrastructure company bridging stablecoins, digital assets, and cross-border settlement, announced $60 million in new financing. The raise includes a $10 million equity round led by F-Prime with participation from Fulgur Ventures and Exponential Science, alongside a $50 million credit facility to support the company’s rapid global expansion.

Helium 10: Interview With EVP And GM Zoe Lu About The E-Commerce Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Helium 10 is an e-commerce software platform that provides a suite of tools for sellers on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop to help them start, grow, and optimize their businesses. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Helium 10 Executive Vice President & General Manager Zoe Lu to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Dispersive: Interview With CEO Rajiv Pimplaskar About The Stealth Networking Cybersecurity Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Dispersive Holdings is a cybersecurity company specializing in stealth networking and zero-trust network architecture for enterprise and government use. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Dispersive Holdings CEO Rajiv Pimplaskar to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

NextSense: Interview With Founder & CEO Jonathan Berent About The Neurotechnology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

NextSense is a U.S.–based neurotechnology company (founded ~2020) that designs wearable devices centred on brain health. They build in-ear EEG earbuds (i.e., earbuds that can measure brain activity via electroencephalography) and a paired software/cloud platform that analyzes the neural signals. Pulse 2.0 interviewed NextSense founder and CEO Jonathan Berent to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Netigate: Interview With Chief Commercial Officer Benedict Geissler About The Experience Management Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Netigate is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in experience management: helping organisations collect, analyse, and act on feedback from both customers and employees. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Netigate's Chief Customer Officer, Benedict Geissler, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Point Wild: Interview With President & COO Neill Feather About The Cybersecurity Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Point Wild is a global cybersecurity company that offers protection for both consumers and enterprises. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Point Wild President and COO Neill Feather to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Curve Biosciences: $40 Million Raised To Advance Whole-Body Intelligence Platform for Chronic Disease Monitoring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Curve Biosciences, a biotechnology company pioneering Whole-Body Intelligence for proactive and personalized chronic disease care, has raised $40 million in new funding led by Luma Group, with participation from First Spark Ventures, Techas Capital, Micah Spear, Civilization Ventures, LifeX Ventures, Incite, Mintaka VC, NZVC, and others.

WatchGuard: Interview With CPO & SVP Of Product Management Andrew Young About The Cybersecurity Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

WatchGuard is a company that specializes in cybersecurity solutions, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), managed service providers (MSPs), and distributed enterprises. Pulse 2.0 interviewed WatchGuard CPO and SVP of Product Management Andrew Young to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Bonterra: Interview With CTO Tanuja Korlepra About The Social Good Software Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Bonterra is a software company that builds and provides tools for organizations engaged in social good, including nonprofits, foundations, corporations, and government/public-sector agencies. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Bonterra Chief Technology Officer Tanuja Korlepra to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

iOrganBio: $2 Million Raised For Developing AI-Based Cell Manufacturing Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

iOrganBio, a biotechnology startup developing AI-based cell manufacturing solutions, has emerged from stealth with $2 million in seed funding to launch CellForge, the first artificial intelligence-powered platform for scalable and reproducible human cell and organoid engineering. The round was led by First Star Ventures, with participation from IndieBio, Cape Fear BioCapital, 2ndF, Terasaki Institute, and Alix Ventures.

Givebutter Buys We Are For Good To Create Unified Ecosystem For Nonprofit Innovation And Community Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Givebutter, the leading all-in-one fundraising and CRM platform trusted by over 70,000 nonprofits, announced its acquisition of We Are For Good, a global community and media platform serving purpose-driven social impact leaders. The combination brings together the industry’s top nonprofit technology platform with one of its most influential content and education communities, forming a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that empowers nonprofit leaders to fundraise, learn, and grow together.

Lyzr: $8 Million Series A Closed To Build Agentic Operating Systems for Enterprise Functions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Lyzr, a leading enterprise agentic AI infrastructure company, announced it has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by global venture fund Rocketship.vc, with participation from GFT Ventures, Accenture Ventures, Firstsource, Plug and Play Tech Center, BGV, Partnership Fund for New York City, and Arka.

Fruitist: $150 Million Investment Secured From J.P. Morgan To Drive Global Growth In Healthy Snacking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Fruitist, a rapidly growing superfruit brand redefining healthy snacking, announced that it has raised $150 million in equity financing led by a vehicle managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, along with participation from new and existing investors. The funding will accelerate Fruitist’s global retail expansion, expand its product portfolio, and strengthen its position as a leader in the $600 billion global snacking market.

Flatiron Energy: Credit Facility Expanded To $250 Million To Accelerate Battery Storage Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Flatiron Energy, a rapidly growing independent power producer (IPP) focused on battery energy storage, announced a significant expansion of its financial backing with the closing of an upsized $250 million corporate credit facility, funded by funds managed by HPS Investment Partners (HPS). The new financing doubles the company’s prior $125 million facility established in 2024. And it will fund the development and construction of Flatiron’s 4.5 GW / 18 GWh portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage assets across the United States.

Platinum Equity: Acquisition Of Anuvu Completed To Accelerate Innovation In Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Private equity firm Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of Anuvu, a global leader in in-flight entertainment and high-speed connectivity solutions serving aviation, maritime, and non-theatrical markets. The transaction, first announced in August 2025, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Anuvu as it strengthens its technology platform, expands service capabilities, and accelerates innovation for mobility clients worldwide.

Vetster: Interview With Strategic Advisor Cerys Goodall About The Online Pet Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Vetster is an online pet care platform that provides telehealth services, connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians for virtual consultations, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Vetster COO Cerys Goodall to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

TestSprite: $6.7 Million Seed Funding Closed To Power Testing For AI-Native Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

TestSprite, an AI-driven autonomous testing platform for next-generation software development, announced it has raised $6.7 million in seed funding, bringing total funding to $8.1 million. Trilogy Equity Partners led the round with participation from Techstars, Jinqiu Capital, MiraclePlus, Hat-trick Capital, Baidu Ventures, and EdgeCase Capital Partners.

Voxel: Strategic Investment Raised From Ericsson To Advance AI-Based Workplace Safety

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Voxel, an applied artificial intelligence company transforming workplace safety through computer vision technology, has announced a strategic investment from Ericsson Ventures, the venture capital arm of the global communications technology leader Ericsson. The funding marks the latest in a series of AI-focused commitments from Ericsson as it continues expanding its footprint in intelligent automation and industrial innovation.

Stavis Wealth And Curate Capital Sign Strategic Partnership For Advancing Women’s Financial Empowerment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Stavis Wealth and Curate Capital have announced a collaboration that unites venture capital and wealth management to transform the future of women’s financial empowerment. Both female-founded and female-led, the partnership aims to close the gender wealth gap by integrating wealth planning with access to venture investment opportunities designed for women founders, investors, and advisors.

Good Carbon Co.: $20 Million Loan Facility Secured From NY Green Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Good Carbon Co. (GCC), a climate-focused developer and financier of sustainable housing and clean energy systems, has closed an upsized $20 million loan facility with NY Green Bank (NYGB), a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The financing will support the installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems across a growing portfolio of affordable multifamily housing properties in the Buffalo region.

SigmaSense: New Leadership Team Announced To Advance Growth In Physical AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

SigmaSense, a pioneer in semiconductor-based sensing technology, has appointed Peter Vancorenland as Chief Executive Officer and Alessandro Piovaccari as Senior Vice President of Engineering. The company also added industry veterans Tyson Tuttle and Dan Artusi to its board of managers.