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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.