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Heartland Business Systems has acquired Applied Tech Solutions in a deal backed by private equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners, marking the first add-on acquisition since GenNx360 acquired HBS in October 2025. The transaction significantly expands HBS’s managed IT services footprint and enhances its cybersecurity and cloud capabilities across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions.

Uplift Investors, a middle-market private equity firm focused on services investing, announced it has acquired IMS Legal Strategies, a provider of expert witness services, advisory support, and data-driven jury consulting for complex litigation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ProCap Financial has completed its acquisition of CFO Silvia, Inc., bringing together a publicly traded agentic finance platform with a fast-scaling artificial intelligence lab focused on financial decision-making.

Beacon Biosignals announced an extension of its Series B financing, bringing the total round size to $97 million and cumulative funding to more than $132 million. The latest capital infusion adds new investors JSL Health, Palo Santo VC, Kicker Ventures, and Samsung Next, building on the company’s previously disclosed $86 million Series B led by a syndicate of healthcare and technology investors.

Apnimed has secured up to $150 million in debt financing from HealthCare Royalty Partners to support the planned U.S. commercial launch of its lead product candidate, AD109, an oral treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Versamet Royalties announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 3.52% gold stream on the Eskay Creek project in British Columbia, marking its largest transaction to date. The deal, valued at $360 million, includes $340 million in cash and $20 million in shares.

Cambridge Investment Research, an independent broker-dealer and financial solutions firm, announced it has acquired WealthPlanners, LLC, a Des Plaines, Illinois-based wealth planning and benefits consulting firm, as part of its ongoing strategy to support advisor continuity and succession planning.

Latour Capital has exceeded its fundraising target for its inaugural small cap vehicle, closing Latour Small I at €400 million less than a year after launch, according to an official company announcement.

Creative Planning announced that MASECO LLP will join its group, marking a significant step in expanding its international presence. The London-based firm brings more than $5 billion in assets under management and 123 employees, strengthening Creative Planning’s capabilities in cross-border wealth management.

NorthStrive Defense Tech, a subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc., announced it has secured rights to a novel drone system through an exclusive option agreement, positioning the company to advance next-generation payload transport capabilities across both air and water environments.

Hillman Solutions, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, announced that it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings business from Apex Tool Group, LLC, expanding its presence in the industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) market.

Oracle announced that Hilary Maxson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer as the company accelerates investment in cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence capacity.

Levanta announced it has acquired Perch+, a move that significantly expands its affiliate marketplace and strengthens its position in creator-driven e-commerce. The deal brings Perch+’s network of Amazon-focused sellers and publishers onto Levanta’s platform, accelerating its growth and broadening access to modern affiliate infrastructure.

Pagaya Technologies announced the closing of a $600 million AAA-rated personal loan asset-backed securitization, known as PAID 2026-2, reinforcing continued investor demand for its AI-driven credit platform despite recent market volatility.

Ameresco has completed a $7.8 million infrastructure upgrade project for Tacoma Public Schools, modernizing the HVAC system at McKinley Swing School to improve energy efficiency and create a more reliable learning environment.

Ridge AI has emerged from stealth with $2.6 million in pre-seed funding, positioning itself as a provider of AI-native analytics designed to help B2B software companies demonstrate product value to customers in a matter of hours. The round was led by Madrona, with participation from TheFounderVC and a group of angel investors that includes founding leaders from Tableau, Trifacta, and Streamlit.

American Heart Association Ventures invests in mission-aligned companies to translate evidence-based science and technologies into sustainable products that improve cardiovascular and brain health. Pulse 2.0 interviewed American Heart Association Ventures managing partner Lisa Suennen to learn more.

Energy services company EnergySolutions has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Energy Capital Partners from TriArtisan Capital Advisors, marking a significant transaction in the nuclear energy sector amid rising demand for reliable baseload power.

International Teachers University is an online graduate institution based in Washington, D.C., offering a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree designed for working teachers and career changers worldwide. The institution is licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission in Washington, D.C., and is pursuing candidacy for regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Dr. Kevin Ruth - a member of International Teachers University’s Board of Directors, Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, Commissioner for the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and adjunct faculty member at Lehigh University - to learn more about his perspective on teacher education, the institution’s mission, and the future of the field.

Graphiant is a company that provides a "Network-as-a-Service" (NaaS) platform that combines the high performance of private networks with the flexibility of the internet, offering faster, more secure, and cost-effective enterprise connectivity compared to traditional MPLS or SD-WAN. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Graphiant’s new CEO, Ali Shaikh, to learn more.

ClarityCheck is a phone number verification and reverse lookup service designed to help users identify unknown callers, uncover associated social media profiles, and detect potential fraud or spam. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ClarityCheck Managing Director Ihor Herasymov to learn more.

Onix, a data and AI services-as-software company, announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate enterprise-scale cloud, data, and agentic AI transformation. The partnership is expected to drive more than $500 million in Google Cloud consumption, along with multiple hundreds of millions of dollars in services revenue for Onix.

estaie, a UAE-based hospitality technology platform focused on extended-stay bookings, has raised a 7-figure pre-seed funding round led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio, and Vasil Zdravkov, according to an announcement via Wamda.

Yuzu Health, a next-generation third-party administrator focused on modernizing the infrastructure behind health insurance plans, announced it has raised $35 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to $40 million. The round was led by General Catalyst and Chemistry, with participation from Anthropic’s Anthology Fund, Bain Future Back Ventures, Timeless Ventures, Lachy Groom, and Neo. As part of the investment, Alex Tran, Managing Director at General Catalyst, will join the company’s board of directors.

NeuBird AI announced it has raised $19.3 million in an oversubscribed funding round to expand its agentic AI platform designed for enterprise production operations. The round was led by Xora Innovation, with participation from existing investors including Mayfield, StepStone Group, Prosperity7 Ventures, and M12, Microsoft’s venture fund.

The Bahnsen Group, a national wealth management firm managing more than $9.5 billion in assets, has announced the opening of a new office in Pittsburgh, marking its twelfth location across the United States. The expansion includes the hiring of financial advisor Grady Wirth, who will be based in the new office located in Cranberry Township’s Brush Creek Commons plaza.

VeraData has appointed Omri Goldshtrom as Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation, strengthening its push into AI-driven solutions for nonprofit fundraising.