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Julius AI: $10 Million Raised To Democratize Data Analysis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Julius, an innovative AI-powered data analysis tool, today announced it has successfully raised $10 million in funding. This investment, led by Bessemer Venture Partners and featuring participation from Y Combinator, Horizon VC, AI Grant, 8VC, and key founders from companies such as Notion and Dropbox, marks a pivotal step in Julius's mission to make sophisticated data analysis universally accessible.

DLA Piper: Real Estate Practice Expanded With Addition Of Devan Popat In LA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

DLA Piper announced a significant expansion of its Real Estate practice with the addition of Devan Popat as a Partner in its Los Angeles office. This strategic move aims to further strengthen the firm's real estate capabilities, both regionally and globally.

Baker Hughes To Buy Chart Industries In $13.6 Billion Deal, Accelerating Energy Technology Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Chart Industries in an all-cash transaction valued at $13.6 billion, or $210 per share. This landmark acquisition is set to significantly accelerate Baker Hughes’ strategic vision and transform its Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segment.

Overwatch Imaging: $6 Million Raised For Airborne Imaging Systems Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Overwatch Imaging, a leader in airborne imaging systems and intelligence automation software, announced it has raised $6 million in new venture capital financing. The round was led by Squadra Ventures, with participation from SEMCAP AI, the Elevate Oregon Venture Direct Fund, and Edo Capital.

TakeUp: Series A Raised For AI-Based Revenue Optimization Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

TakeUp, an AI-based revenue optimization platform for independent accommodations, recently secured $11 million in Series A funding led by 1848 Ventures. This funding will enhance how small hospitality brands drive demand and maximize revenue using adaptive causal inference AI.

Farmers Business Network: $50 Million Secured For AI-Based Agricultural Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Farmers Business Network (FBN), a leading agricultural marketplace, has secured $50 million in new funding to expand its platform and enhance its product offerings, particularly in the area of AI. This investment comes from notable backers like GV (Google Ventures), Temasek, and T. Rowe Price.

Markel Insurance Selling Reinsurance Renewal Rights To Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Markel Insurance, part of the Markel Group, has agreed to sell the renewal rights for its Global Reinsurance business to Nationwide as part of its strategy to simplify operations and cater to core specialty insurance markets.

FuriosaAI: $125 Million Series C Raised For Scaling Next-Gen AI Inference Chip

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

FuriosaAI, a semiconductor company working to establish a new foundation for AI computing, has completed a $125 million Series C bridge funding round with support from investors including the Korea Development Bank and Kakao Investment.

Alcatraz: Interview With VP of Solutions Engineering Blaine Frederick About the Facial Authentication Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Alcatraz is a company transforming the way people enter buildings and access secure areas by providing facial authentication solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to make access control systems more secure and frictionless. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Alcatraz’s VP of Solutions Engineering, Blaine Frederick, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Garmin Acquires Sports Timing Company MYLAPS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Garmin has acquired MYLAPS, a leading Dutch provider of integrated timing, live tracking, and performance analysis tools that help create the ultimate sports experience for millions of athletes and spectators.

Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake In Bandai Namco For About ¥68 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

A significant strategic alliance has been formed between Bandai Namco and Sony Group, which is expected to have a profound impact on the global entertainment industry. Sony will acquire 16 million shares of Bandai Namco for approximately 68 billion yen (roughly $430 million), gaining a 2.5% stake in the company.

Onix Buys UJET Services Unit, Boosting AI-Based Customer Service Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Onix, a leading provider of data, cloud, and AI solutions, has acquired the professional services unit from UJET, a top cloud-native Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) software provider. This acquisition enhances Onix's ability to deliver AI-driven customer engagement solutions and modernize enterprise contact centers.

Macquarie Buying Erova Energy To Support Renewable Energy Optimization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Macquarie, through its Commodities and Global Markets group, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Erova Energy Group, a leader in renewable asset optimization and management. This acquisition will strengthen Macquarie's capabilities in the expanding European renewable energy sector.

Blackstone Increases Korean Presence With Acquisition Of Seoul Logistics Hubs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Blackstone Real Estate Partners has acquired a prime last-mile logistics portfolio in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, strengthening its investment position in South Korea through QUBE Industrial Asset Management funds.

Samsung Signs $16.5 Billion Deal With Tesla For AI Chips

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Samsung Electronics and Tesla have entered a significant $16.5 billion agreement for Samsung to produce advanced AI chips, marking a pivotal moment for both companies and solidifying a long-term partnership that could greatly influence the future of AI and automotive technology. Samsung's new fabrication plant in Taylor, Texas, will manufacture Tesla's AI6 chips, which are essential for a range of Tesla's innovative projects, including its robotaxi fleet and Optimus humanoid robots.

Nordic Capital And Permira To Buy Bavarian Nordic For About $3 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Bavarian Nordic A/S, a prominent Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, has accepted a takeover offer valued at DKK 19 billion (approximately $2.99 billion) from a consortium comprising Nordic Capital and Permira. This deal aims to accelerate Bavarian Nordic's global growth strategy under private ownership.

BetterRX: Strategic Investment Raised From BVP Forge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

BetterRX, the leading hospice pharmacy platform, has secured a strategic growth investment from BVP Forge to enhance its expansion efforts and has appointed Tim Tannert as the new CEO. This investment aims to alleviate suffering caused by medication delays by expanding platform reach, promoting innovation, and enhancing hospice medication management standards.

Saint Sass: €4.2 Million Secured For Global Fashion Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Saint Sass, a Berlin-based fashion startup, has raised €4.2 million in a recent funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence. This investment, led by Infinitas Capital and German investor Daniel Bronk, will accelerate the brand's growth, allowing for expanded operations and enhanced product offerings.

Bristol Myers Squibb And Bain Capital Launch New Immunology Company With $300 Million Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Bain Capital have announced the creation of NewCo, an independent biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases. With a financing commitment of $300 million from Bain Capital, NewCo's pipeline includes five licensed immunology assets from BMS, featuring three clinical-stage candidates and two Phase 1-ready programs.

Salient: $60 Million Raised To Transform Loan Servicing With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Salient, an innovator in AI-powered financial services technology, has raised $60 million in funding from notable firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Michael Ovitz, and Y Combinator. This investment will help expand Salient’s loan servicing platform, which transforms how lenders manage collections, compliance, and customer communications.

Blaxel: Interview With Co-Founder Charles Drappier About The Cloud Infrastructure Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Blaxel is a cloud infrastructure company designed specifically for AI agents. Think of them as building the "AWS for AI Agents." Pulse 2.0 interviewed Blaxel co-founder Charles Drappier to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Why Palo Alto Networks Is Buying CyberArk In A $25 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is set to acquire CyberArk in a strategic move that establishes Identity Security as a core pillar of its multi-platform strategy. CyberArk shareholders will receive $45 in cash and 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto Networks stock for each share of CyberArk, valuing the company at approximately $25 billion—a 26% premium over its 10-day average price as of July 25, 2025.

KKR: Majority Stake In HealthCare Royalty Partners Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Global investment firm KKR has acquired a majority stake in HealthCare Royalty Partners (HCRx), enhancing its capabilities in biopharma royalty and credit investing.

Quantica Infrastructure Launches With EnCap Backing To Transform Data Center Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Quantica Infrastructure has launched to provide integrated digital infrastructure solutions, addressing the demand for ready-to-build data center sites. The company seamlessly combines renewable energy, traditional grid power, and network connectivity, minimizing risks and simplifying deployments for clients.

Gridiron Capital Partners With Greenix To Expand Eco-Conscious Pest Control Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Gridiron Capital, an investment firm that collaborates with founders and management teams, has invested in Greenix, a leading independent pest control company in the U.S. This partnership aims to harness Gridiron's expertise in residential services to drive growth for Greenix.

KKR Commits A$500 Million To CleanPeak Energy For Australian Distributed Energy Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Global investment firm KKR has partnered with CleanPeak Energy, investing A$500 million to expand CleanPeak's distributed energy platform in Australia. This funding will help develop solar, battery storage, and micro-grid solutions for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector.

Pahr Therapeutics: $14 Million Seed Funding Raised For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Pahr Therapeutics has raised $14 million in a seed financing round to develop therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), led by RA Capital Management, AN Venture Partners, and the University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC).

Pluristyx: Funding Raised To Expand iPSC Product Portfolio And Commercial Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Pluristyx, a leader in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies and gene editing, has completed its latest funding round, led by BioLife Solutions and BroadOak Capital Partners.

MaaT Pharma: €37.5 Million EIB Loan Secured To Advance Cancer Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

MaaT Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on Microbiome Ecosystem Therapies (MET) for cancer patients, has secured a €37.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its late-stage hemato-oncology programs.

Energy Vault: $18 Million Project Financing Raised For Texas Battery Storage System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Energy Vault Holdings, a leader in grid-scale energy storage, has closed $18 million in project financing for its Cross Trails Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This funding supports the company's "Own & Operate" strategy as outlined during its May 2024 Investor and Analyst Day. The company expects to secure over $12 million from an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) sale agreement later this quarter.