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BTQ Technologies announced that it completed the acquisition of QPerfect, a French quantum computing company based in Strasbourg. Following the closing, QPerfect is now a wholly owned subsidiary of BTQ. QPerfect specializes in quantum software, emulation, digital twin capabilities, and control systems. The acquisition follows BTQ’s previously announced strategic investment in QPerfect and exercise of its option to acquire the company’s remaining outstanding securities.

Blue Owl Capital announced that funds managed by the firm, together with Moor Park Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 acute-care hospitals operated by Spire Healthcare Group.

Alta announced that it raised $25 million in Series A funding. The company describes itself as an AI System of Actions for go-to-market teams. The round was led by IN Venture, with participation from Mindset Ventures, Skywell Capital, LeumiTech77, and existing investors Entrée Capital, Target Global, and Verissimo Ventures. Prominent angel investors and scout funds also joined the round.

Venus Aerospace announced the close of a $91 million Series B financing round to scale development and production of its rotating detonation rocket engine technology. The round was led by Mercury Fund, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, MESH, PEAK6, Draper Associates, Starboard Star Venture Capital, Green Sands Equity, and other new and existing strategic and institutional investors.

E1 Capital is a diversified U.S. mortgage opportunities strategy from Dundon Advisers, the New York-based credit investment and advisory firm founded in 2016. The strategy's Chief Investment Officer, Victor Baev, has spent more than two decades investing across nearly every part of the U.S. mortgage market, including buy-side years at Pine River Capital Management and Two Harbors Investment Corp. that carried him through cycles from the post-crisis recovery to COVID. Baev describes Dundon E1 as the natural next chapter of that career, pairing the playbook he refined over that span with Dundon's ten-year track record in credit. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Dundon E1 Capital Chief Investment Officer Victor Baev to learn more.

Integrity announced that it acquired Stride Health, a portable benefits technology platform that enables flexible digital insurance enrollment for independent workers. The acquisition is intended to expand Integrity’s reach in the under-65 healthcare benefits market.

Nova Compression announced that it acquired the operating assets of Energy Gas Compression, a Corpus Christi-based compression company serving customers across South Texas. The transaction closed on July 3, 2026.

Enverus announced the acquisition of the A2D well log library and associated data products from TGS. The transaction adds what Enverus described as the world’s largest commercial well log database to its energy intelligence platform.

Equifax announced a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, a credit information services company and the fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico. The deal values Círculo de Crédito at an enterprise value of $750 million.

Axos Nevada Holding, a subsidiary of Axos Financial, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arc Technologies. Arc is a financial technology platform serving technology and growth companies.

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Empower Semiconductor. The transaction strengthens ADI’s position as a strategic, system-level grid-to-core power partner across the AI ecosystem.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

MasTec announced a definitive agreement to acquire Electrical Specialists, doing business as The Superior Group, for approximately $1.65 billion. The deal is intended to expand MasTec’s infrastructure capabilities across data center and mission-critical end markets.

Frazier Healthcare Partners announced a definitive agreement to acquire MatrixCare from Resmed. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026.

Chemomab Therapeutics and Scipher Medicine announced a definitive merger agreement in a stock transaction. Upon completion, the combined company is expected to operate as Scipher Medicine Corporation and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SCIP.

Prime Intellect announced that it raised $130 million in Series A funding to build what it describes as the open superintelligence stack. The round was led by Radical Ventures, with participation from NVIDIA Ventures, Intel Capital, Dell Technologies Capital, and existing investors.

ExchangiFi announced a strategic investment from Prosperity Venture Partners, the family office of investor and wealth management entrepreneur Tommy Mayes. As part of the investment, Mayes will join ExchangiFi’s board of directors.

Arctos announced the final close of Arctos Keystone Partners Fund I, its inaugural fund dedicated to providing bespoke growth capital and financing to alternative asset managers. Arctos is a business of KKR.

Peachtree Group announced the first investment completed through Peachtree Special Situations Fund I. The investment marks an important milestone for the commercial real estate investment firm’s newest equity strategy.

Lightyear Capital announced a strategic investment in Corestream. Corestream is a voluntary benefits and employee savings technology platform focused on serving employers, employees, brokers, carriers, and partners.

Aspen Standard Wealth announced that CWS Financial Advisors has joined its platform. CWS is a boutique wealth management firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. CWS advises on approximately $1.3 billion in client assets and serves households nationally. The firm has a legacy dating back to 1983 and operates as an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor.

Berthel Fisher Companies announced the successful recruitment of APP Financial, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based practice with approximately $146 million in client assets. The practice is led by financial professional Gregory Whitenack.

Mariner announced a partnership with Cariloop, a caregiving support platform designed to help families navigate healthcare and long-term care decisions. The partnership gives Mariner associates and eligible clients access to caregiving tools, professional coaching, and provider guidance.

LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Brian Lubel has affiliated with LPL Financial’s supported independence model, LPL Independent Advisor Network. The affiliation supports his existing independent practice, Cypress Point Wealth Partners.

University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy G. Lynch will depart the university in late August to become Vice President and General Counsel at Stanford University. Lynch will begin his new role at Stanford on August 31.

Delta announced the expansion of its Basic fare experience to premium products. Starting July 8, the airline is offering Basic fares for Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Delta One in select markets.

Pearl Health announced a $110 million capital raise to expand its AI platform for providers caring for Medicare patients. The financing includes a $50 million equity round led by Andreessen Horowitz and a $60 million credit facility led by Trinity Capital.

Iridium Communications announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aireon. Aireon operates the world’s only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast air traffic surveillance system.

Hypefy announced that it has closed a $7.2 million Series A funding round. The round was led by AYMO Ventures. Returning investors Interactive Venture Partners, Oktogon Ventures, and Euroventures also participated in the financing. Their continued participation reflects ongoing investor support for Hypefy’s growth and its position in the creator marketing market.

Digiclean Solutions announced that it has closed a €2.5 million seed funding round. The company said the milestone will support the next phase of its growth as it helps manufacturers gain better visibility into industrial process fluids.