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PADO: $6 Million Raised For Data Center Energy And Workload Optimization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

PADO AI Orchestration, an energy orchestration SaaS platform backed by LG NOVA, announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered solutions for data centers. The round was led by NovaWave Capital, an LG NOVA-supported fund, and will support product development and global market expansion, particularly targeting mid-market colocation data centers.

Cyber Advisors: Sterling Investment Partners Acquires Cybersecurity And IT Services Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Sterling Investment Partners announced that it has acquired Cyber Advisors, a provider of cybersecurity and managed IT services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Cyber Advisors delivers managed security services, cybersecurity consulting, and technology solutions to a broad range of small, mid-sized, and enterprise clients. The company is led by Founder and CEO Shane Vinup and employs more than 330 professionals supporting over 1,800 customers nationwide.

Genstore: Interview With Co-Founder & President Junwei Huang About The Conversational E-Commerce Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Genstore is an AI-native, conversational e-commerce platform that allows users to instantly create, manage, and scale online stores through specialized AI agents, reducing the need for technical skills, manual setup, and multiple third-party tools. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Genstore co-founder and President Junwei Huang to learn more.

Horizon Quantum: $120 Million SPAC Merger With dMY Squared To List On Nasdaq

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. Ltd., a developer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, has completed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc., securing approximately $120 million in gross proceeds and setting the stage for its public market debut.

Parallel: $20 Million Raised For AI Agents Automating Hospital Administration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Parallel, a Paris-based startup building AI agents for hospitals, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its technology across healthcare systems. The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Frst, YC, Hexa, and angel investors including Arthur Mensch of Mistral, Felix Blossier, and Quentin de Metz of Pennylane. The funding comes less than a year after the company’s $3.5 million seed round, highlighting rapid investor confidence in its approach to automating hospital workflows.

Cape: $100 Million Raised For Privacy-First Mobile Carrier Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Cape, a privacy-focused mobile carrier, has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round co-led by Bain Capital Ventures and IVP, with participation from 01 Advisors, 137 Ventures, Definition, and Fifth Down Capital. The new funding brings the company’s total capital raised to $191 million as it looks to expand its secure mobile connectivity platform across government, enterprise, and consumer markets.

Electronic Transactions Association: Acquisition Of American Transaction Processors Coalition Strengthens Payments Industry Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), a leading trade association representing the digital payments industry, announced it has acquired the American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC), a move designed to strengthen its role as a central voice for the payments ecosystem.

Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Streeter Brothers Insurance To Expand Montana Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Inszone Insurance Services, a national insurance brokerage headquartered in Sacramento, California, has acquired Streeter Brothers Insurance, a long-standing agency based in Billings, Montana, further expanding its footprint in the state.

Reson8: €5 Million Raised For Europe-Focused Speech AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Reson8, an Amsterdam-based speech technology company, announced it has raised €5 million in a pre-seed funding round to advance its customizable automatic speech recognition platform designed for European languages. The round was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from NP Hard.

Deeptune: $43 Million Raised For AI Simulation Platform In Series A Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Deeptune, a New York City–based developer of high-fidelity simulation environments for AI agents, has raised $43 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from 776, Abstract Ventures, Inspired Capital, and a group of prominent angel investors.

ANV Group: Acquisition Of Insurance Broker Iris To Expand UK Distribution And MGA Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iris Insurance Brokers Ltd., subject to regulatory approval, with the transaction expected to close in Q2 2026.

Google Labs: Stitch AI Design Platform Introduces Vibe Design For High Fidelity UI Creation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Google Labs has unveiled a major evolution of Stitch, positioning it as an AI native software design canvas that enables users to create, iterate, and collaborate on high-fidelity user interfaces using natural language. The update introduces what the company calls “vibe design,” a new approach that emphasizes starting with intent, emotions, and outcomes rather than traditional wireframes.

Zenobē: Acquisition Of Revolv Expands Electric Truck Fleet Operations In North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Zenobē, a fleet electrification company, has expanded its North American footprint through the acquisition of Revolv, a California-based commercial fleet electrification company backed by GDEV Management. The deal marks Zenobē’s entry into the U.S. electric truck and commercial fleet segment, reinforcing its strategy to scale electrification across multiple transportation categories.

ASHP: Samuel Calabrese Named CEO As Health-System Pharmacists Organization Appoints New Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has appointed Samuel V. Calabrese as executive vice president and chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2026, marking a leadership transition for one of the largest pharmacy professional organizations in the United States.

Corridor: $25 Million Raised For AI-Native Software Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Corridor, a San Francisco-based security platform for AI-native software development, has raised $25 million in Series A funding at a $200 million valuation. The round was led by Felicis, with participation from Conviction, Timeless, Artisanal Ventures, Lux Capital, Sunflower Capital, Datadog, SV Angel, and angels from Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, Cognition, Factory, Lovable, and others.

Spectral AI: $31.7 Million BARDA Funding To Advance AI Burn Wound Imaging System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Spectral AI announced it has secured $31.7 million in funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to accelerate development of its DeepView System, an artificial intelligence-driven burn wound imaging platform designed to support faster and more accurate clinical decision-making.

GrayMatter: Factory Transformation Firm Acquires FTE Factory Advisors To Expand Lean And AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

GrayMatter announced it has acquired FTE Factory Advisors, a Lean transformation consultancy, as part of a strategy to expand its end-to-end factory transformation capabilities. The deal, supported by investment partner Tailwind Capital, brings together GrayMatter’s industrial automation and digital transformation expertise with Factory Advisors’ Lean methodology.

PairSoft: AI Financial Automation Company Acquires Nimbello To Expand SaaS Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

PairSoft, an AI-driven procure-to-pay and financial automation company, announced it has acquired Nimbello, an accounts payable automation and payments provider specializing in purchase-order-based invoices. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening PairSoft’s AI-powered SaaS offerings and expanding its integration capabilities across major enterprise resource planning systems.

Viventium: Acquisition Of Perks4Care Expands Caregiver Retention Solutions For Post-Acute Care Providers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Viventium, a healthcare-focused human capital management platform, announced the acquisition of Perks4Care, a rewards and recognition platform designed specifically for the post-acute care workforce. The deal strengthens Viventium’s ability to help providers recruit, engage, and retain caregivers through targeted incentive and recognition programs.

Mondevo Group: International Media Platform Launched With Phiphen Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Mondevo Group, an AI-native wealth and innovation platform, announced the launch of Phiphen International, a new joint venture with Phiphen LLC, the film and television production company founded by award-winning producer Molly Conners. The partnership establishes an international co-production platform and media fund spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

Anori: $26 Million Raised As Alphabet Moonshot Spins Out As Independent Building Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Anori, a platform focused on modernizing the building and development process, has officially spun out of Alphabet’s X moonshot factory as an independent company, backed by a $26 million funding round. The round was led by Prologis, Builders VC, and Series X Capital, with participation from Sorenson Impact Group and Telescopic Ventures. The company has also established partnerships with Gensler and SERA Architects as it begins operating independently.

Latent Health: $80 Million Raised For Clinical AI Platform Advancing Medication Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Latent Health, a clinical AI company focused on accelerating access to life-saving medications, has raised $80 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Spark Capital and Transformation Capital, with participation from Conviction, McKesson Ventures, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator.

Klarna Card Reaches 5 Million Active Customers Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Klarna announced that its Klarna Card has reached 5 million active customers worldwide, marking a significant milestone as consumers increasingly adopt flexible payment tools that offer more control over everyday spending.

Waymo: 170 Million Miles Driven As Autonomous Vehicles Show Major Crash Reductions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Waymo has released new data indicating its autonomous driving system has surpassed 170 million rider-only miles while significantly reducing crash rates compared to human drivers. The update, published through the company’s Safety Impact hub, highlights the growing scale of its robotaxi operations and its ongoing effort to demonstrate safety performance through real-world data.

Raymond James: Internal Hire Kirk Bell Named President Of Independent Contractor Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Raymond James Financial has appointed longtime executive Kirk Bell as president of its Independent Contractor Division, effective April 1, according to an official company announcement. Bell, who has spent nearly 26 years at the firm, will also join the Senior Leadership Team and the Private Client Group Executive Leadership Team.

TransTech Group: Acquisition Of Teknoflow Expands Global Engineered Products Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

TransTech Group has announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Teknoflow Green Equipments Private Limited, an India-based engineered fabrication and process equipment manufacturer, marking a significant step in expanding its global manufacturing footprint and establishing its first production platform in India.

Bridge Industries: TransTech Group Expands Global Manufacturing Platform Through Teknoflow Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Bridge Industries announced that its portfolio company TransTech Group has acquired a controlling interest in Teknoflow Green Equipments Private Limited, an India-based engineered fabrication and process equipment manufacturer, in partnership with the founding family.

Eli Lilly: Phase 3 Retatrutide Trial Shows Up To 2% A1C Reduction And 16.8% Weight Loss In Type 2 Diabetes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Eli Lilly and Company announced positive topline results from its Phase 3 TRANSCEND-T2D-1 clinical trial evaluating retatrutide, an investigational triple hormone receptor agonist, for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. The therapy, designed as an adjunct to diet and exercise, met the primary and all key secondary endpoints, demonstrating significant improvements in both blood sugar control and weight loss.

Uber: $1.25 Billion Partnership With Rivian To Deploy Autonomous Robotaxis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Uber Technologies announced a partnership with Rivian Automotive, Inc. to accelerate the deployment of fully autonomous robotaxis, backed by a commitment to invest up to $1.25 billion through 2031. The collaboration is designed to scale a fleet of Rivian R2 autonomous vehicles operating exclusively on the Uber platform, marking a significant step forward in both companies’ autonomous vehicle strategies.

Ultium Cells: $70 Million Investment To Shift Production Toward Energy Storage Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Ultium Cells, the battery manufacturing joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced it is retooling part of its U.S. production to manufacture lithium iron phosphate batteries for energy storage systems, marking a strategic shift beyond electric vehicle supply.