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MS&AD Invests $1.44 Billion For 18% Stake in Barings, Expanding Global Asset-Management Reach

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

MassMutual and its global asset-management subsidiary, Barings, announced that MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, via its subsidiary Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), will acquire an 18% equity stake in Barings from MassMutual. Under the agreement, MassMutual will remain the majority owner of Barings, with an 82% stake, and will maintain controlling governance rights.

White & Case: Tabitha Al-Mahdawie Named As New Partner In London Employment Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Global law firm White & Case has announced the appointment of Tabitha Al‑Mahdawie as a partner in its London office, strengthening its Global Employment, Compensation & Benefits Practice. The development, announced on 17 November 2025, reflects the firm’s ongoing expansion in the employment law sector.

TMT ID: £30 Million Investment Secured From BGF

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Mobile-identity intelligence firm TMT ID has secured a £30 million investment from growth capital investor BGF, paving the way for accelerated U.S. market expansion and further innovation in mobile data and identity solutions.

RFG Advisory: $340 Million Firm Cambium Wealth Partners Joins To Accelerate Growth And Scale Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Arizona-based advisory firm Cambium Wealth Partners has selected RFG Advisory to support its next generation of growth by leveraging RFG’s platform capabilities in technology, operations, and service delivery. The move continues RFG’s strong momentum in advisor recruitment, with the firm now exceeding $7 billion in assets under management.

Watts Water Technologies Completes Acquisition Of Superior Boiler To Expand Custom Boiler Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Watts Water Technologies, a leading global manufacturer and provider of plumbing, heating, and water-quality solutions, today announced that through its subsidiaries, it has completed the acquisition of Superior Boiler, a designer and manufacturer of customized steam and hot water boilers and related ancillary equipment used in commercial, institutional, and industrial settings.

Cloudflare To Acquire Replicate To Power AI Cloud for Developers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Cloudflare has announced its acquisition of Replicate. This AI platform enables developers to deploy and run machine learning models, as part of its effort to expand its developer ecosystem and strengthen its AI capabilities. The acquisition is expected to close within the next two months, pending customary closing conditions.

IonQ To Buy Skyloom Global To Advance Quantum Networking And Sensing Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skyloom Global, a U.S.-based leader in high-performance optical communications infrastructure, in a move intended to bolster IonQ’s global quantum networking and sensing capabilities.

Graco Expands Color Solutions Portfolio With $69 Million Acquisition Of Radia Products

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Graco has announced the acquisition of Red Devil Equipment Company, widely known as Radia, for $69 million. The deal adds a complementary suite of paint-mixing, shaking, and automated material-handling technologies to Graco’s expanding color solutions portfolio, as demand for advanced paint and coatings equipment continues to grow. Radia generates more than $30 million in annual revenue.

Gibraltar Industries To Acquire OmniMax International In $1.335 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Gibraltar Industries has agreed to acquire OmniMax International in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.335 billion, which will substantially expand its presence in the residential building products sector. The deal, approved unanimously by Gibraltar’s Board of Directors, positions the company to strengthen its leadership in roofing accessories and rainware while delivering meaningful financial benefits beginning in the first fiscal full year after close.

Johnson & Johnson: $3.05 Billion Acquisition Of Halda Therapeutics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Johnson & Johnson announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Halda Therapeutics OpCo, Inc. for $3.05 billion in cash, marking one of the company’s most significant oncology acquisitions in recent years. The deal brings into Johnson & Johnson a clinical-stage prostate cancer therapy along with a next-generation technology platform designed to create highly targeted oral treatments for multiple solid tumors. The transaction is expected to close within the next few months pending antitrust clearance and standard closing conditions.

Akzonobel And Axalta Merging And Creating A $25 Billion Global Coatings Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction that will create one of the world’s largest coatings companies with an enterprise value of approximately $25 billion and combined revenue of about $17 billion. Announced from Amsterdam and Philadelphia, the deal brings together two longstanding industry leaders with highly complementary product portfolios, extensive geographic coverage, and a shared commitment to innovation. The combined company is expected to generate substantial value for shareholders, employees, and customers by leveraging expanded scale, broadened market access, and deeper technological capabilities.

Itron To Acquire Locusview In $525 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Itron has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Locusview, Ltd., a U.S.- and Israel-based software and services company focused on the utility sector, for $525 million. The deal will be funded entirely with cash on hand and is expected to close in January 2026.

Gentex Expands Biometric Portfolio With Acquisition Of BioConnect

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Gentex Corporation announced the acquisition of Toronto-based BioConnect, a prominent provider of biometric authentication technology used across physical, digital, and IoT security applications. The deal strengthens Gentex’s strategy of expanding beyond automotive electronics into advanced identity assurance, cybersecurity, and next-generation access control solutions.

Xenia: $12 Million Series A Secured To Advance AI Adoption Across Frontline Multi-Location Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Xenia announced that it has raised $12 million in Series A investment from PSG, strengthening the company’s position as an emerging AI leader in the multi-location operations sector. The round represents PSG’s second investment in the company following its initial backing in 2021 and supports Xenia’s plan to deepen its AI capabilities for frontline and headquarters teams.

Quantum: $400 Million Raised To Expand AI-Powered SMB Lending Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Quantum Lending Solutions has closed a $400 million financing round that will accelerate the company’s expansion and strengthen its position as a key infrastructure provider for banks, marketplaces, and technology platforms seeking to extend responsible credit to small and medium-sized businesses. The new capital includes a $250 million warehouse line, additional corporate debt, and new equity. The round was led by a global asset-based private credit firm, with debt participation from ATLAS SP Partners and equity participation from LL Funds. Macquarie Capital served as advisor on the transaction.

Myuser: Interview With Founder Ibrahim H. About The B2B Sales Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Myuser is an autonomous B2B sales platform powered by proprietary AI. It automates the entire outreach motion - targeting, hyper-personalized copy, follow-ups, inquiry handling, meeting scheduling, and lightweight landing pages- so teams can scale quality conversations without adding headcount. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Myuser founder Ibrahim H. to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Prismic Life: $1.3 Billion In New Capital Closed To Expand Global Reinsurance Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Prismic Life Holding Company has closed its third capital raise, securing $1.3 billion to expand its global life and annuity reinsurance platform. The company, sponsored by Prudential Financial and Warburg Pincus, attracted participation from a broad consortium of international investors. The new funding is expected to add substantial capacity to support Prismic’s long-term growth strategy.

VahatiCor: $23 Million Series B Raised To Advance A-FLUX Development For Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

VahatiCor announced that it has closed a $23 million Series B financing round to accelerate the clinical and engineering development of its A-FLUX Reducer System, a device intended to improve myocardial perfusion for patients suffering from Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction. The round was led by S3 Ventures with participation from Intuitive Ventures and a strategic investor. The new capital will support SERRA-I early feasibility study enrollment, continued engineering work, preparation for further clinical studies, and planning for pivotal trials and regulatory engagement.

Lineaje: Interview With Head Of Growth Mikala Vidal About The Supply Chain Security Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Lineaje provides software supply chain security and risk management solutions for enterprises. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Lineaje Head of Growth Mikala Vidal to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Keensight Capital Expands Leadership Team With Senior Human Resources Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Keensight Capital has strengthened its organisational infrastructure with the addition of two senior Human Resources leaders, an expansion move that aligns with the firm’s continued growth across Europe, North America and Asia. The private equity firm, which manages €6 billion in assets and focuses on pan-European Growth Buyout investments, announced the appointment of Berengere Peter as Partner and Head of Human Resources, as well as the recent arrival of Halina Evans as HR Director in London.

Dentons Expands Italian Restructuring Platform With Paolo Rusconi

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Dentons has expanded its restructuring capabilities in Italy with the appointment of Paolo Rusconi as equity partner and head of the Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy department. He joins the firm’s Milan office alongside senior associate Mattia Maggioni, marking a significant strengthening of the firm’s offering in complex financial and corporate restructuring matters.

Monogram Capital Partners: $350 Million Fund Closed To Accelerate Consumer Sector Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Monogram Capital Partners has completed the final close of Monogram Capital Partners Fund III at its hard cap of $350 million, marking the firm’s largest fund to date and bringing its regulatory assets under management to approximately $1.75 billion. The fund was significantly oversubscribed, driven by strong participation from both existing and new Limited Partners, including endowments, foundations, family offices, funds of funds, and other prominent institutions.

Vincere Biosciences: $5 Million Grant From Michael J. Fox Foundation Secured

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Vincere Biosciences has received a $5 million grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. This significant award will accelerate the company’s lead USP30 inhibitor program toward clinical testing in 2026. The funding, provided through the Foundation’s Therapeutics Pipeline Program, will support Investigational New Drug-enabling studies and biomarker development work to guide the program’s transition from laboratory research to human clinical trials.

ShorePoint Secures Strategic Investment From CM Equity Partners To Advance Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

ShorePoint, a Herndon, Virginia-based cybersecurity firm focused on protecting critical federal assets, announced that it has received a strategic investment from CM Equity Partners. The capital infusion marks a significant milestone for the fast-growing cybersecurity provider as it prepares to expand its capabilities, deepen its customer footprint, and enter new markets. The company will continue operating as a stand-alone business, with its existing executive leadership team remaining fully invested and at the helm.

Globalstar: $1 Billion In ITU Connectivity Pledge Surpassed As Infrastructure Expansion Accelerates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Globalstar has reached a significant milestone in its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect initiative, confirming that it has completed more than half of its $2 billion commitment announced in March 2025. The company has now invested more than $1 billion to expand and modernize its global satellite and ground infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a next-generation telecommunications provider focused on advanced broadband and IoT connectivity.

Entro: Interview With CEO John Campanella About The Experiential Design Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Entro is a globally recognized experiential design firm specializing in placemaking, wayfinding, and branded environments. With its recent acquisition by Astria Elevate, Entro is positioned to lead the next era of experiential design. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Entro CEO John Campanella to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Paul Weiss Expands London Corporate Practice With Addition Of Francesca Storey-Harris As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has expanded its London presence with the appointment of Francesca Storey-Harris as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department, joining both the Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. The move strengthens the firm’s advisory capabilities across high-value corporate transactions in the United Kingdom, Europe and international markets.

Solve Therapeutics: $120 Million Secured To Advance Next Generation ADC Pipeline And Diagnostic Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Solve Therapeutics has raised $120 million in an oversubscribed financing round that will significantly accelerate the clinical development of its antibody drug conjugate programs and expand its proprietary CloakLink linker platform. The funding was led by Yosemite with participation from Abingworth, Ally Bridge Group, B Capital, Balyasny Asset Management, Merck & Co., and SymBiosis, along with the company’s existing backers, including Alexandria Venture Investments, AyurMaya Capital Management, DC Global Ventures, General Atlantic, and Surveyor Capital. This new infusion brings Solve’s total capital raised to $321 million following a $75 million round completed in late 2024.

Aviatrix: Interview With Chief Product Officer Chris McHenry About Cloud Native Security Fabric

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

Aviatrix provides a cloud networking and security platform for enterprises across multi-cloud environments. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Aviatrix Chief Product Officer Chris McHenry to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

University Of Michigan Sets New Records In Research Commercialization As Startups Raise Over $663 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 18, 2025

The University of Michigan achieved its strongest year on record for research commercialization in fiscal year 2025, reporting sharp increases in invention disclosures, licensing activity, startup creation, and capital fundraising. The results reflect the continued expansion of U-M’s innovation ecosystem, driven by researchers, faculty, and the university’s Innovation Partnerships office.