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Kimberly-Clark announced plans to acquire Kenvue in a cash and stock transaction valuing the consumer health company at an enterprise value of approximately $48.7 billion. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, will create a combined global leader with roughly $32 billion in annual net revenues and $7 billion in adjusted EBITDA. The transaction, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark stock on October 31, 2025, represents an acquisition multiple of about 14.3x Kenvue’s last twelve months adjusted EBITDA, or 8.8x when including expected run-rate savings of $2.1 billion. Kenvue is known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, Listerine, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Zyrtec, Imodium, and Nicorette. And Kimberly-Clark is known for Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Depend, Kimwipes, and Safeskin.

LiveView Technologies (LVT) offers integrated hardware and software security solutions for life safety and security, typically used by commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients. Pulse 2.0 interviewed LVT Information and Technology Officer Steve Lindsey to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Sisense is an API-first, AI-powered Analytics Platform as a Service (AnPaaS) company that helps organizations analyze, visualize, and embed data insights into everyday workflows and applications. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sisense CEO Ariel Katz to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Bigo Live is a leading global social live-streaming platform that empowers users to livestream in real time, share life moments, showcase their talents and engage with audiences worldwide. With over 500 million users across more than 150 countries and regions, BIGO Live fosters seamless global connectivity. Leveraging advanced livestreaming technology, the platform delivers high-resolution video, low-latency streaming, and interactive beauty features, creating an immersive and engaging experience for users everywhere. Pulse 2.0 interviewed BIGO Live VP Lynette Yang to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

TechnoMile is a software company that provides cloud-based AI-powered solutions for businesses that sell to the government (federal, state, local), especially in the GovCon (government contracting), aerospace, and defense sectors. Pulse 2.0 interviewed TechnoMile founder and CEO Ashish Khot to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Cerberus Capital Management, a global alternative investment firm, has completed its acquisition of BROCC Finance AB, a technology-driven Swedish banking group specializing in consumer finance across the Nordic region. The transaction follows regulatory approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and marks Cerberus’ latest strategic investment in European financial services.

Ping Identity announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire London-based Keyless, a pioneer in privacy-preserving biometric authentication. The acquisition aims to enhance Ping’s capabilities in secure, passwordless access and strengthen digital identity assurance across global enterprises. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

A collaboration between Auburn University’s Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design programs has resulted in the creation of a groundbreaking medical device prototype, developed in partnership with KYRA Medical, a global manufacturer of surgical equipment. The innovation, which automatically switches IV bags during arthroscopic procedures, was publicly unveiled at the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) annual conference in Boston earlier this year.

Insignia Capital Group has announced the successful closing of its third private equity fund, with total capital commitments exceeding $500 million. The fund, known as Insignia Capital Fund III, exceeded its initial $375 million target and reached its hard cap, signaling robust investor confidence despite a challenging fundraising environment.

Viola Credit, a global multi-strategy credit asset manager focused on the innovation economy, has completed the final close of its third Asset-Based Lending (ABL) fund, reaching $2 billion in committed and investable capital. The fund surpassed its $1.5 billion target, reflecting sustained institutional appetite for private credit and ABL strategies.

Bending Spoons, one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies, announced it has raised $710 million in equity financing at a pre-money valuation of $11 billion. The latest round was led by accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc., with participation from Baillie Gifford, Cox Enterprises, Durable Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Foxhaven Asset Management, and Radcliff, among others. Goldman Sachs International served as the sole placement agent, with Clifford Chance providing legal counsel and ZNR Notai offering notarial advisory services.

The Mark Cuban Foundation announced that Carlow University will serve as the host site for this year’s Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The initiative aims to provide high school students from underserved communities with hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence concepts and applications. The program will take place across three consecutive Saturdays on Carlow University’s campus.

Aspira Women’s Health, a bio-analytical women’s health company focused on gynecologic disease diagnostics, has entered into a new laboratory services agreement with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Galveston), part of the University of Texas System.

IN8bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing gamma-delta T cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, has announced that The Ohio State University has joined as a new clinical site in its ongoing Phase 1 trial of INB-100. The donor-derived allogeneic gamma-delta T cell therapy is designed for patients with leukemias undergoing haploidentical stem cell transplantation.

Apollo and 8VC have announced a strategic partnership aimed at fueling what they describe as the next wave of the American Industrial Renaissance. The initiative will deploy several billion dollars to support high-growth technology companies across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics, and natural resources.

Zelestra, a global renewable energy company focused on delivering multi-technology solutions for corporate and hyperscale clients, announced that it has closed a $60 million tax equity investment from Stonehenge Capital for its 81 MWdc (60 MWac) Jasper County Solar Project in Indiana. The project is expected to become fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm focused on government-regulated industries, has closed Arlington Capital Partners VII (ACP VII) with total capital commitments of $6 billion. The fund surpassed its $4.75 billion target and hit its hard cap in less than five months, marking a 57% increase over the firm’s 2023 predecessor, ACP VI, and a more than 250% increase from ACP V, which closed in 2019.

Apiphani, an AI-native technology services and automation company focused on mission-critical enterprise applications, announced its acquisition of Tradeoff Software, an AI-driven product development firm founded by Braden Ericson. The acquisition enhances Apiphani’s product and engineering capabilities as the company continues advancing its proprietary automation and observability platform, luumen.

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost (F3 Law), one of the nation’s leading education law firms, announced that Illinois-based Kriha Boucek (KB) will join the firm effective January 1, 2026. The combination will create one of the largest and most experienced education law practices in the United States, with more than 150 attorneys across 11 offices nationwide.

xMEMS Labs, the company behind the world’s first piezoelectric MEMS (piezoMEMS) fan-on-a-chip and a global leader in solid-state silicon speakers, announced the closing of a $21 million Series D funding round led by Boardman Bay Capital Management. The round also saw participation from Cloudview Capital, CDIB-TEN Capital, Harbinger Venture Capital, SIG Asia Investments (an affiliate of Susquehanna International Group), and other strategic investors.

AE Industrial Partners, a private investment firm specializing in sectors vital to national and economic security, has announced the appointment of two new Vice Presidents, Chris Aguemon and Bill Strobel, to its Washington, D.C. office. The hires mark a continued expansion of AE Industrial’s national security investment team as the firm deepens its presence in defense and technology markets.

Detroit-based private equity firm Speyside Equity Advisers has announced the final close of its oversubscribed Speyside Equity Fund II, reaching its hard cap of $300 million in capital commitments. The fund surpassed its original target, with strong demand from both existing limited partners and new global investors.

Vietjet and the University of Oxford have jointly announced the results of a landmark research initiative aimed at achieving Net-Zero emissions in global aviation. The announcement was made during Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam's official visit to the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal moment in advancing sustainable air travel solutions.

Old Dominion University (ODU) and Google Public Sector have announced the launch of MonarchSphere, a first-of-its-kind AI incubator designed to embed artificial intelligence across every dimension of university research, teaching, and operations. The multi-year initiative, powered by Google Cloud, aims to establish ODU as a national model for AI-powered innovation and smart campus transformation.

Alabama State University has received the largest single donation in its 158-year history: a $38 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The transformative donation represents a significant investment in the University’s long-term growth and an extraordinary vote of confidence in its mission, leadership, and vision for innovation.

NewPoint Impact Fund I has completed its final close with $348 million in equity commitments, surpassing its original target range of $250 million to $275 million. The inaugural fund, co-sponsored by NewPoint Real Estate Capital and Morgan Properties, attracted participation from more than 180 institutional and individual investors across the United States, indicating strong investor interest in mission-driven housing investments.

Ownright is a digital-first legal technology platform that helps simplify the legal side of real estate transactions in Ontario, Canada. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Ownright co-founder and CEO Robert Saunders to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Osaic, one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced that Four Pillars Investment Management has joined its expanding network of independent advisors. Based in Cape Coral, Florida, the Four Pillars team, led by Investment Advisor John T. Evans, brings approximately $143 million in client assets under management to Osaic. The firm’s team also includes client service associate Pamela Evans and operations support specialist Jennifer Moss.

Toronto-based PharmaDrug, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of natural medicines, announced it has signed a definitive securities exchange agreement with Canurta Limited Partnership and its limited partners, the parent entity of Canurta Inc. The transaction marks a significant step in PharmaDrug’s strategy to advance its biotechnology footprint through innovative botanical therapeutics.

BKV Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Banpu Power US Corporation (BPPUS) to acquire one-half of BPPUS’ ownership interest in BKV-BPP Power. Upon closing, BKV will hold a 75% controlling stake in the power joint venture, furthering its long-term growth and energy diversification strategy.