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Frinks AI: Manufacturing Tech Company Raises $5.4 Million Pre-Series A

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Frinks AI, a startup founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, announced it has raised $5.4 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Prime Venture Partners. This brings its total funding to $6.25 million. This funding round also saw participation from existing investor Chiratae Ventures, along with Navam Capital and Ashok Atluri, Founder of Zen Technologies. And Frinks AI is additionally backed by industry leaders including S Ramadorai (former MD & CEO, TCS), Dr. V Sumantran (former Executive Director, Tata Motors), Dr. Tarun Ramadorai (Prof. Imperial College of London), and Dr. Gopichand Katragadda (former Group CTO, Tata Sons), who continue to support the company as strategic investors and advisors.

Neuron Factory: $6 Million Seed Funding Raised For Transforming The Construction Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Neuron Factory, a company dedicated to transforming the construction industry through AI software, announced its seed funding round and a strategic partnership with Cordeel Group. The company also raised $6 million in seed funding in an over-subscribed round, from Activant Capital, Colle Capital, Karman Ventures, Punch Capital and strategic investors including Filip Cordeel, Chairman of Cordeel Group.

Astrix Security: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Alon Jackson About The Non-Human Identity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Astrix Security is the first platform designed to control and manage the lifecycle of non-human identities, enabling enterprises to manage their NHI attack surface and prevent supply chain attacks. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Astrix Security co-founder and CEO Alon Jackson to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Tradeverifyd: $4 Million In Additional Series A Raised For Addressing Supply Chain Risks

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Tradeverifyd, a supply chain risk management platform designed to help enterprises identify, assess, and mitigate risks before they impact operations, announced the company raised $4 million in new funding from SJF Ventures.

OPAQUE Systems: Interview With CEO Aaron Fulkerson About The Confidential AI Platform Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

OPAQUE Systems is a confidential AI platform unlocking sensitive data to accelerate AI into production securely. Pulse 2.0 interviewed OPAQUE Systems CEO Aaron Fulkerson to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

CloudZero: $56 Million Series C Raised For Transforming Cloud Optimization

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

CloudZero, a leader in proactive cloud cost efficiency, announced a $56 million Series C funding round following another year of triple-digit growth. The round was led by BlueCrest Capital Management and Innovius Capital, with participation from Matrix Partners, Threshold Ventures, Underscore VC, and G20 Ventures. MongoDB also made a strategic investment.

Cerby: $40 Million Series B Raised For Automating Identity Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Cerby, a rapidly growing platform for identity security automation globally, announced a $40 million Series B funding round. DTCP led the funding round with participation from existing backers, including Okta Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Two Sigma Ventures.

University Of Chicago: New Venture Challenge Features 10 Finalists Competing For Over $1 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation announced that 10 teams have advanced to the finals of the 29th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC), the University of Chicago’s signature startup accelerator for MBA students at the Booth School of Business.

Wix Buying GenAI Media Creation Company Hour One

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Wix announced its acquisition of Hour One, a pioneer in generative AI media creation. This deal marks yet another milestone in Wix’s transformation into a frontrunner in AI-based digital experiences, giving the company access to advanced technologies that will continue to shape the future of web and visual design creation.

Smith Anglin: Strategic Investment Raised From Hightower

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Hightower announced that the firm has made a strategic investment in Smith Anglin, a financial planning and wealth management practice based in Dallas, Texas, with about $2 billion in assets under management. Originally founded in 1967, the 34-person Smith Anglin team offers an integrated retirement preparedness and tax preparation experience tailored to the aviation industry.

Peak Technology Buying Jinxbot 3D Printing

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Peak Technology, a provider of advanced prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced the acquisition of Jinxbot 3D Printing, an additive manufacturing company known for its high-mix, rapid-turn prototyping services and creative engineering support.

Merit Medical Systems Buying Biolife Delaware In $120 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Merit Medical Systems, a leader of healthcare technology, announced that it has acquired Biolife Delaware in a merger deal through which Biolife has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merit. Biolife, which is based in Sarasota, Florida, manufactures unique, patented hemostatic devices under the brand names StatSeal and WoundSeal.

GCL: Strategic Controlling Investment Raised From Providence Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

GCL, a leader in live events and luxury goods specialty logistics, announced a strategic investment from Providence Equity Partners, a premier private equity firm with significant experience investing in and supporting the growth of companies in the entertainment and media sectors.

RedBird Capital Partners Buying Telegraph Media In £500 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

RedBird Capital Partners announced that it has reached an in-principle agreement to acquire The Telegraph Media Group at a total enterprise valuation of £500 million, making it the sole controlling owner. And it is the most significant investment in UK print media in a decade and unlocks a new era of growth for the 170-year-old title.

Turnkey: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Bryce Ferguson About The Crypto Infrastructure Powering Billions of Dollars Of Transactions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Turnkey provides secure, scalable, and programmable crypto infrastructure for embedded wallets and onchain transaction automation. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Turnkey co-founder and CEO Bryce Ferguson to learn more about the company.