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Equitage Ventures: $47.3 Million Tech Investment Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Equitage Ventures, an early-stage AgeTech venture capital firm investing in technology-enabled services companies in senior care, announced the final closing of a new $47.3 million fund that will provide capital, distribution, and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs tackling the unmet physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of older adults.

Pillar Security: $9 Million (Seed) Closed To Address Evolving Threat Landscape

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Pillar Security, an AI-based security startup that helps enterprises build and run secure AI software, announced it has raised $9 million in seed funding. Shield Capital led the round, which was joined by Golden Ventures, Ground Up Ventures, and other strategic angel investors. The funds will support expanding Pillar’s R&D and go-to-market efforts.

Sidley: Deepak Nanda Joins M&A And PE Group As Partner In California

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Sidley announced that Deepak Nanda has joined the firm’s M&A and PE group as a partner in the firm's office in Century City, California. Nanda joins from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he was a partner in the M&A and Private Equity practice groups.

Young American Food Brands Buying Best Provision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Young American Food Brands announced the acquisition of Best Provision, a producer of premium smoked and cooked meats for over 87 years.

ONDEX Automation: Acquisition Of NeoMatrix

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

ONDEX Automation announced that it has completed the acquisition of NeoMatrix, a leading software-focused factory automation system integrator. And this acquisition expands ONDEX Automation’s capabilities into SCADA, MES, and digital transformation solutions.

LendingClub To Buy Headquarters Property For $74.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

LendingClub—the parent company of LendingClub Bank—announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 233,887-square-foot property located at 88 Kearny Street in San Francisco for $74.5 million. This property, which will serve as the company's headquarters starting in Spring 2026, leverages the bank's balance sheet to buy an attractive asset that has the potential to appreciate in value over time.

Vocap Partners: Fund IV Exceeds $100 Million Target

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Leading early-growth equity firm Vocap Partners announced it has exceeded its initial $100 million target for Vocap Fund IV. Due to continuing investor interest, the firm will accept commitments of up to $150 million.

Concurrent: Over $2 Billion In AUM Added In Q1 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Concurrent Investment Advisors - a multi-custodial and hybrid registered investment adviser - announced it added six new teams of 17 advisors in the first quarter of 2025. Crownmark Wealth Advisors, Cornerstone Private Wealth, Arky & Miller Financial Group, Center Street Wealth Management, Valenta Capital Management, and Tutelas Financial brought a collective $2.01 billion in assets under management (AUM).

RBC Onboards $5+ Billion Team Degenaars Babb Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

RBC Wealth Management is onboarding a team called Degenaars Babb Group, which manages over $5 billion in assets. The team comes from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, one of the largest RBC has brought in.

1Fort: $7.5 Million Raised For Automating Business Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

1Fort, an AI platform for business insurance, announced it has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Bonfire Ventures. This round also included Draper Associates (Tim Draper), Karim Atiyeh (the founder of Ramp) and participation from all existing VCs: Village Global, Operator Partners, 8-Bit Capital, Character VC, and Company Ventures. This round brings 1Fort's total funding to $10 million.

The Vitamin Shoppe Selling For $195 Million From Kingswood And Performance Investment Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners (PIP) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which an affiliate will acquire The Vitamin Shoppe (a pure-play omnichannel retailer of vitamins and nutritional supplements) from Franchise Group (FRG). The deal is expected to close later in the second quarter of this year and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Nyobolt: $30 Million Raised To Advance Decarbonization And Reduce Downtime

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Nyobolt, a pioneer of ultrafast charging technologies, announced it has raised $30 million in funding, led by IQ Capital and Latitude (the sister fund of LocalGlobe), with strategic partners including Scania Invest and Takasago Industry.

Arcana Labs: $5.5 Million Raised For AI-Based Content Production Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Arcana Labs, an AI-based content production platform and studio, announced it has raised $5.5 million in funding and launched its transformative all-in-one AI production studio, Arcana AI. The funding round was led by SEMCAP AI and its co-founders and co-CIOs, Walter “Buck” Buckley and Cyrus Vandrevala.

Mill Point Capital: Acquisition Of Koozie Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Mill Point Capital announced the acquisition of Scribe, a leading manufacturer, decorator, and supplier of promotional products. In connection with the deal, Koozie Group and Garyline, a portfolio company of Mill Point, will combine to create one of the largest and most diversified suppliers of promotional products in North America.

University Of Arizona Researchers Launch Startup For Treating Patients With Asthma And COPD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Tech Launch Arizona, which is the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona, announced the launch of Aspiro Therapeutics. This is a biotech startup advancing an innovative inhaled therapy for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on technology developed at and licensed from the university.

RISA Labs: $3.5 Million Raised To Eliminate Cancer Treatment Delays With Workflow Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

RISA Labs announced it has raised a $3.5 million funding round to help healthcare organizations eliminate one of the most persistent barriers to timely cancer care: prior authorization delays. This seed funding round was led by Binny Bansal (Flipkart co-founder) with participation from Oncology Ventures, General Catalyst, z21 Ventures, ODD BIRD VC, and Ashish Gupta.

Sesh: $7 Million Raised To Date For Scaling Artist Digital Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Sesh—a fan engagement ecosystem connecting people with their favorite artists through interactive experiences, exclusive content, and live events—announced today that it has raised $7 million. The company was led by Miura Global, with participation from angel investors in the music/tech industry.

ToDo Robotics: Interview With CEO Marianela Nanninga About The Robotic Cleaning Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

ToDo Robotics is a company that provides delivery and cleaning robots solutions to the hospitality and food service industry. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ToDo Robotics CEO Marianela Nanninga to learn more about the company.

Duos Edge: Interview With President & Founder Doug Recker About the Data Center Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Duos Edge AI is a company that specializes in adaptive, versatile, and streamlined edge data center solutions tailored to meet evolving needs in any environment. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Duos Edge president and founder Doug Recker to learn more about the company.

Clearwater Analytics: $1.5 Billion Acquisition Of Enfusion Finalized

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Clearwater Analytics, a comprehensive technology platform for investment management, announced the completion of its acquisition of Enfusion, a leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the investment management and hedge fund sectors, in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion.

Ryan Specialty Buying USQRisk Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Ryan Specialty (a leading international specialty insurance firm) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of USQRisk Holdings. USQ will become part of Ryan Specialty's alternative risk business.

NewCo Capital Group Reveals Canadian Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

NewCo Capital Group, a provider of innovative business financing, announced it has expanded into Canada. This marks a key milestone in its global growth strategy. And with nationwide service now available across every Canadian province and territory, NewCo brings accessible and non-bank funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Principle Health Systems Buying Heartland Health Laboratory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2025

Principle Health Systems (PHS), a leading mobile diagnostic provider for the long-term care community, announced the acquisition of Heartland Health Laboratory, a clinical diagnostics company based just outside Kansas City.

Field Medical: $40 Million (Series A) Raised For Cardiac Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

Field Medical - a pioneer in cardiac pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology - announced the closing of $40 million in Series A funding round. This funding round includes $20 million in new capital and the conversion of $20 million in seed-round debt. The participants include several leading strategics, venture capital firms, and family offices, with multiple seed investors reinvesting, emphasizing strong confidence in the company's initial focus on ventricular tachycardia (VT) and the broader versatility of its technology.

a16z Acquires Turpentine And Names Erik Torenberg As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

Venture capital firm a16z often refers to itself as a media company that monetizes through investing. This is one of the reasons why the firm decided to bring in Erik Torenberg, who has been focused on the intersection of investing and media over the last decade.

Terra Security: $8 Million (Seed) Secured For Agentic AI Pen Testing Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

Terra Security, an Agentic AI-native penetration testing service-as-software platform, announced it has raised $7.5 million in a seed round led by SYN Ventures and FXP Ventures with participation from Underscore VC and notable angel investors, including former Google CISO Gerhard Eschelback and Ofer Ben-Noon and Ohad Bobrov, founders of Talon Security.

Meta Now Testing AI For Detecting Teen Instagram Users

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

Meta revealed a “Teen Accounts” feature last year to provide better security and protection for younger users. Meta has been providing parents on Instagram with information about the importance of their teens providing correct ages online, along with tips to check and confirm their teens’ ages together. Plus, Meta is using AI to place suspected teens into Teen Account settings. Teens under 16 would need parental or guardian approval to make changes.

FlowForma: Interview With CEO John Murphy About The No Code Business Process Automation Tools Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

FlowForma is the leading provider of enterprise-class, no-code business process automation tools that empower your workforce to rapidly digitize a wide range of activities. Pulse 2.0 interviewed FlowForma CEO John Murphy to learn more about the company.

BGM Group Buying Wonder Dragon For ¥550 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

BGM Group announced that it has signed a definitive transaction agreement with the existing shareholders of Wonder Dragon Global Limited to acquire 100% of Wonder Dragon's equity interests by issuing 38,165,290 Class A ordinary shares at a price of $2 per share, for a total deal valuation of ¥ $550 million. The deal is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.

Concentra To Buy Pivot Onsite Innovations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2025

Concentra Group, which is the nation’s largest provider of occupational health services, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Pivot Onsite Innovations from Athletico Physical Therapy. And Pivot Onsite Innovations is a leader in the onsite health industry with over 200 onsite health clinics at employer locations in over 40 states.