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Lifordi Immunotherapeutics: $112 Million Raised With New Strategic Investment From Sanofi Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Lifordi Immunotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing antibody-drug conjugates for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, has secured a strategic investment from Sanofi Ventures along with additional funding from existing backers ARCH Ventures, 5AM Ventures, and Atlas Venture. The latest financing brings the company’s total capital raised to $112 million.

Imbria Pharmaceuticals: Series B Funding Raised And New Board Members Added To Advance Cardiovascular Therapeutic Ninerafaxstat

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Imbria Pharmaceuticals has expanded its Series B financing with the addition of new investor AXA IM Alts, strengthening the company’s efforts to advance its lead therapeutic candidate, ninerafaxstat, for the treatment of serious cardiovascular diseases. The expanded round brings AXA IM Alts into an investor group that includes RA Capital, SV Health Investors, Deep Track Capital, AN Ventures, Catalio Capital Management, and Cytokinetics.

EPAM: Interview With Head Of M&E Consulting, North America Dave Liu About The Software Engineering Giant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

EPAM is a U.S.-headquartered, global leading digital transformation services, product engineering, and integrated strategy, experience, and technology consulting partner. Pulse 2.0 interviewed EPAM's Head of M&E Consulting in North America, Dave Liu, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

iROOMit: Interview With Founder & CEO Kal Merhi About The Room Rental Platform Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

iROOMit is a mobile-first roommate and room rental platform that helps individuals find shared housing, compatible roommates, and spare rooms for rent across multiple international markets. The company offers a verified listing system, in-app messaging/video chat, roommate-matching algorithms, credit/identity checks, and payments through one unified experience. Pulse 2.0 interviewed iROOMit founder and CEO Kal Merhi to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

NexDash Raises €5 Million To Launch Neo-Carrier

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Berlin startup NexDash has secured a €5 million seed round led by Extantia Capital with participation from Clean Energy Ventures, marking the official launch of what the company calls Europe’s first “Neo-Carrier,” a fully electrified, digitally orchestrated freight network aimed at accelerating the transition to zero-emission logistics.

Vance Street Capital Buys Injectech To Expand Medical Manufacturing Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Vance Street Capital has broadened its presence in the medical and life science manufacturing sector with the acquisition of Injectech, a Colorado-based specialist in precision fluid management components. The deal, announced in Scottsdale, Arizona, establishes Injectech as the newest addition to the firm’s expanding VSC Medical Molding platform.

Lakefusion: Seed Funding Raised To Advance AI-Powered Master Data Management On Databricks Lakehouse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

LakeFusion, an AI-native Master Data Management platform designed for the Databricks Lakehouse, has raised a Seed funding round led by Carbide Ventures. The Austin-based company is positioning itself at the center of a rapidly transforming MDM category as enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI and seek more intelligent, scalable, and cloud-native data infrastructure.

Poly: $8 Million Raised To Launch Intelligent File Browser

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Poly has emerged from two years in stealth with an $8 million seed round to introduce a next-generation file browsing platform designed for an AI-driven workplace. Felicis led the round with participation from Bloomberg Beta, NextView, Figma Ventures, AI Grant, Wing Ventures, and MVP Ventures.

Pathway To Cures Invests In SeraGene Therapeutics To Advance RNA And Nanomedicine Treatments For Blood Disorders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Pathway to Cures, the venture philanthropy fund of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, has made a new investment in SeraGene Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing RNA-based and nanomedicine therapies to transform the treatment landscape for blood coagulation disorders.

Sprocket Sports: Series A Funding Raised From Frontier Growth To Advance Expansion In Youth Sports Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Sprocket Sports has closed a Series A investment round led by Frontier Growth, marking a significant milestone for the Chicago-based company as it accelerates development of its youth sports club management platform. Frontier Growth, a Charlotte growth equity firm focused on vertical SaaS businesses, is providing minority capital alongside strategic support intended to help Sprocket scale operations while maintaining its founder-led direction.

Latham & Watkins: Jeremy Kenley Joins As Partner In Real Estate Private Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Latham & Watkins has announced that leading real estate private equity lawyer Jeremy Kenley will join the firm as a partner in its London Real Estate Practice. The appointment represents a significant strategic addition for the global firm as it continues to expand its capabilities in advising on high-value, complex real estate transactions across international markets.

Ashurst Expands Japanese Finance And Capital Markets With New Partner Hire

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Chihiro Ashizawa as a Partner in its Global Loans & Global Markets practice, effective immediately and based in Tokyo.

Orrick Expands Global Arbitration Capabilities With Singapore Partner Hire

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Orrick has strengthened its international arbitration capabilities with the addition of partner Elaine Wong, who joins the firm’s Singapore office as part of its expanding global disputes platform. The move reflects Orrick’s heightened focus on Asia and builds on a year of significant international hiring for the firm.

Invent: Former Microsoft And Red Hat Executive Jim Zimmerman Named As Chief AI Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Invent has appointed longtime technology executive Jim Zimmerman as Chief AI Officer. This move signals the company’s intent to accelerate development of its artificial intelligence capabilities and expand its position as a leading data and integration platform for the wealth management sector.

Citizens Expands Private Wealth Business With Addition Of $880 Million Southern California Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Citizens Financial Group has expanded its Private Wealth business by acquiring Bradley Wealth Partners, a Newport Beach-based advisory group that previously managed $880 million in client assets. The move reflects Citizens’ broader strategy to strengthen its wealth presence across the Southern California region and deepen its support for next-generation and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Sapient Capital: First Major Advisor Hire With Addition Of Veteran Private Banker Joshua Mandelbaum

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Sapient Capital has expanded its national advisory team with the hiring of longtime J.P. Morgan Private Bank executive Joshua Mandelbaum, who joins the independent wealth advisory firm as a Partner and Wealth Advisor in New York. His appointment represents Sapient’s first official advisor recruit since bringing on Partner David Larado to drive national hiring efforts.

Sphere: $21 Million Series A Raised To Expand AI-Native Global Tax Compliance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Sphere has secured a $21 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Y Combinator and Felicis Ventures, marking a significant milestone for the AI-driven cross-border tax compliance company. The investment reflects rising demand for automated, scalable tax infrastructure as businesses expand internationally earlier and face heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Freya: $3.5 Million Raised To Expand Human-Like Voice Automation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Freya has raised $3.5 million in new funding to accelerate the adoption of its human-like voice automation platform, attracting support from DOMiNO Ventures, Y Combinator, Formosa Capital, Rebel Fund, BD Partners, N1 Tech, 212 VC, BLAST, Eight Capital, and Maiora Rebel Ventures. The investment marks a significant step for the company as demand rises for next-generation AI agents capable of managing customer conversations with natural speech and deep contextual understanding.

Guy Arazi: Building a Cybersecurity Startup From A Microsoft Discovery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Guy Arazi is a cybersecurity research expert who oversaw every incoming security risk at Microsoft and was a founding member of the team that developed Palo Alto Networks’ XCloud. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Guy Arazi to gain a deeper understanding of a company that he will be launching soon.

Bedrock Data: $25 Million Series A Secured To Accelerate AI-Native Data Security Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Bedrock Data has raised $25 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development and market expansion of its AI-native data security, governance, and management platform. Greylock Partners led the round with participation from Mangusta Capital, Mantis Venture Capital, Pier 88 Investment Partners, and additional investors. As part of the investment, Greylock partner Jason Risch has joined Bedrock Data’s board.

LearnUpon Acquires AI Learning Creation Platform Courseau

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

LearnUpon has acquired Courseau, an AI-assisted learning creation platform, marking a major strategic expansion for the Dublin-based learning technology company as it continues to scale its global presence and product capabilities.

Centuri Expands Canadian Footprint With Acquisition Of Connect Atlantic Utility Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Centuri Holdings has completed its acquisition of Connect Atlantic Utility Services Corporation, a leading electric utility services provider in Atlantic Canada, marking a significant expansion of Centuri’s capabilities and geographic reach. The transaction establishes Centuri as a dual electric and gas services provider across Canada for the first time, building upon the company’s existing natural gas distribution services delivered through its current subsidiary.

Sempresto Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio With Acquisition Of Third Autoinjector Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Sempresto has moved to strengthen its position in smartphone-integrated rescue medication technology through the acquisition of a third autoinjector platform, securing all patents and associated physical and digital assets from inventor Steven A. Friedman. The company said the newly acquired mechanisms and safety-enhancing features will support the development of next-generation, mobile-device-integrated drug delivery systems.

Finance Of America To Buy Reverse Mortgage Assets From PHH Mortgage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Finance Of America Reverse, the reverse mortgage subsidiary of Finance Of America Companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the home equity conversion mortgage servicing portfolio and additional reverse mortgage assets from PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of Onity Group. The all-cash transaction aims to expand Finance of America’s servicing capabilities and reinforce its long-term relationship with Onity.

Opti9 Acquires Aptible To Expand Managed Cloud And Compliance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Opti9 Technologies has acquired Aptible, broadening its footprint across managed cloud services, application modernization, and compliant platform solutions.

Allen Family Philanthropies Provides Nearly $7 Million To Strengthen Seattle Center Arts And Culture Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Allen Family Philanthropies has committed nearly $7 million in new funding to eight arts and culture organizations based on the Seattle Center campus, marking a significant investment in expanding access, education, and creative opportunities for young people across the region. The grants are designed to help grow diverse creator pipelines, broaden participation in youth-oriented cultural programming, and reimagine spaces that serve millions of annual visitors.

Novvia Group Expands With Acquisition Of Aaron Packaging’s Distribution Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Novvia Group has acquired the distribution assets of Washington-based Aaron Packaging, advancing its growth strategy in the Western United States and strengthening its national packaging distribution platform.

Icertis Acquires Dioptra To Accelerate AI First Contracting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Icertis has acquired Dioptra in a move that significantly expands its AI-driven capabilities for enterprise contracting and advances its long-term strategy to create a fully autonomous contracting ecosystem. The transaction strengthens Icertis’ position as a leader in the contract lifecycle management market. It deepens the capabilities of its Icertis Contract Intelligence platform following the introduction of its AI framework, Vera.

Morgan Properties Completes $354 Million Acquisition Of Dream Residential REIT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Morgan Properties has closed a $354 million acquisition of Dream Residential Real Estate Investment Trust, completing a cross-border transaction that privatizes the publicly traded Canadian REIT and expands the company’s national footprint. The deal adds 15 communities totaling 3,300 units across major metropolitan areas in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, marking one of the year’s most significant multifamily consolidations.

Bailard Completes Three Strategic Property Acquisitions During Third Quarter Of 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

The Bailard Real Estate Fund has completed three property acquisitions across key U.S. markets during the third quarter of 2025, signaling a return to deliberate investment activity as market conditions show signs of improvement.