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Dream Exchange: Strategic Investment Raised From Elwood Blackwell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Dream Exchange announced that veteran consumer packaged goods executive Elwood Blackwell has made a strategic investment in the company, marking another milestone for the minority-controlled exchange initiative. The Chicago-based platform is working toward becoming the first minority-controlled licensed stock exchange in U.S. history, pending SEC approval.

DLA Piper Expanding Australian Tax Practice With Three Partner Hires And Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Global law firm DLA Piper has made a significant expansion to its Tax team in Australia with the appointment of three new partners and the addition of a five-member team. The move bolsters the firm’s capabilities across tax controversy, infrastructure, and international tax, reflecting its commitment to deepening expertise across key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Surgical Automations: $3.4 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance AI-Based Endoscopy Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Surgical Automations, a Dallas-based surgical-robotics company operating in stealth mode, has closed an oversubscribed $3.4 million seed round to accelerate development of its next-generation gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy platform. The funding round was co-led by Dr. Fred Moll, founder of Intuitive Surgical, and TurboStart, a Bengaluru-based cross-border venture capital firm.

Simpson Thacher: Sam Saunders Named As Partner For Enhancing Banking And Credit Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has expanded its Banking and Credit Practice with the addition of Sam Saunders as Partner in New York. Saunders joins from Kirkland & Ellis, bringing extensive experience in energy and infrastructure development and financing.

Array Buying Onaroll To Expand Workforce Engagement And Performance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Array, a technology-driven workforce solutions platform, has announced the acquisition of Onaroll, a goals-and-rewards platform designed to boost workforce performance, efficiency, and retention. The acquisition aligns Onaroll’s recognition-and-reward approach for frontline employees with Array’s broader mission of transforming how work is bought, sold, and delivered.

Xavo Buying Laboperator From Labforward

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Xavo, a leader in Sample Management and Laboratory Execution Systems, announced it has acquired Laboperator from Labforward GmbH, expanding its portfolio and enhancing its mission to create a unified digital platform that integrates research, development, and manufacturing into a single intelligent ecosystem.

Latham & Watkins: 96 Associates Promoted To Partner and Counsel Roles Worldwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Latham & Watkins announced the promotion of 96 lawyers across its global platform, elevating 40 associates to the partnership and 56 associates to the role of counsel, effective January 1, 2026. The announcement follows the election of 19 counsel to the partnership earlier this year. The class reflects the firm’s depth across transactional, regulatory, and disputes practices in major markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp And First Foundation: $785 Million Merger Announced, Forming $17 Billion Regional Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

FirstSun Capital Bancorp and First Foundation have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $785 million, creating a $17 billion regional bank with a strong presence in some of the nation’s fastest-growing markets, including Southern California.

Voyager Technologies Expanding U.S. Space Propulsion Reach Through ExoTerra Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Voyager Technologies announced that it has acquired ExoTerra Resource, a company known for its advanced electric propulsion systems. The acquisition aims to strengthen Voyager’s capability to deliver U.S.-based propulsion solutions for both defense and commercial space markets.

OpenSpace Expands Visual Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition Of Disperse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

OpenSpace, a San Francisco-based leader in Visual Intelligence for builders, has announced the acquisition of London-based Disperse, a construction progress tracking company. The deal unites two pioneers in construction technology, combining image-based intelligence, progress analytics, and verified data into a single, trusted platform for builders worldwide.

Cadre To Buy TYR Tactical For $175 Million In Strategic Military Gear Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Cadre Holdings, a renowned manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment for law enforcement, military, nuclear, and first-responder markets, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, LLC, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-performance tactical gear. The transaction underscores Cadre’s ambition to broaden its mission-critical product offerings and accelerate growth in overseas military markets.

Ondas Buys Stake In Insight Intelligent Sensors To Expand AI Sensing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Ondas Holdings has acquired a controlling interest in Israel-based Insight Intelligent Sensors Ltd., strengthening its AI-driven electro-optical sensing capabilities and expanding its multi-domain autonomy ecosystem. The move deepens Ondas’ reach across defense, homeland security, and environmental resilience markets.

Dott: €85 Million Raised Through Nordic Bond Issuance And Series D Extension

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Dott, a leading European shared micromobility company, announced it has raised a total of €85 million through two complementary financing transactions: the issuance of €70 million in senior secured floating rate bonds in the Nordic market and a minimum of €15 million in preferred equity as an extension of its Series D round.

Reflectiz: $22 Million Series B Raised For Expanding AI-Driven Web Exposure Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Reflectiz, a leader in web exposure management, has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, with participation from Capri Ventures, YYM Ventures, AFG Partners, and others.

Criteo: Edouard Dinichert Named As Chief Customer Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Global commerce media platform Criteo has announced the appointment of Edouard Dinichert as Chief Customer Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Based in New York City, Dinichert will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Michael Komasinski and oversee global sales and operations for Criteo’s Performance Media business.

SilverSky: Bruce Wirt Named As Chief Commercial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

SilverSky, a leading cybersecurity company providing managed extended detection and response (MxDR) services, has announced the appointment of Bruce Wirt as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

Eli Lilly To Invest Over $1.2 Billion In Puerto Rico Expansion To Boost U.S. Oral Medicine Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Eli Lilly and Company announced plans to invest over $1.2 billion to expand and modernize its Lilly del Caribe manufacturing site in Carolina, Puerto Rico, significantly increasing its oral medicine production capacity in the United States. The expansion aims to integrate advanced technologies and enhance the company’s ability to manufacture a growing portfolio of oral solid medicines across therapeutic areas including cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology.

Articul8: Interview With Founder & CEO Arun Subramaniyan About The Enterprise AI Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Articul8 AI is an enterprise software company focused on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions for large, complex organizations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Articul8 founder and CEO Arun Subramaniyan to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Lockheed Martin And Google Public Sector Collaborating To Bring GenAI To National Security Environments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector have announced a new strategic collaboration to deploy Google’s advanced generative AI technologies, including its Gemini models, within Lockheed Martin’s secure AI Factory infrastructure. The partnership, unveiled during the Google Public Sector Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., is designed to enhance mission-critical capabilities across aerospace, space exploration, and cybersecurity through on-premise and air-gapped AI deployment.

OneSeven: $8 Billion In AUM Surpassed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

OneSeven, a values-driven wealth management firm focused on helping financial advisors achieve personal, professional, and financial growth, has announced a significant milestone, surpassing $8 billion in total assets under management (AUM) following an exceptional third quarter of expansion.

Legora: $150 Million Series C At $1.8 Billion Valuation Raised To Advance AI Innovation in Legal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Legora, a collaborative AI platform transforming the legal profession, has closed a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $1.8 billion. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with continued participation from existing backers ICONIQ, General Catalyst, Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. The new capital will support the company’s rapid global expansion and accelerate its growing product roadmap.

The Mobile-First Company: $12 Million Closed To Expand Its AI Suite for Small Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

The Mobile-First Company has raised $12 million (€10 million) in a Seed round led by Base10 Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners to accelerate the development of its mobile-first AI software for small businesses. The funding will support the company’s expansion into new product lines, its relocation to Miami, and plans to hire more than 30 people locally and remotely.

Q.ANT: Series A Funding Expanded To $80 Million Following Duquesne Family Office Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Q.ANT, a Stuttgart-based deep-tech company pioneering photonic processing for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), has expanded its Series A funding round to a total of $80 million following an additional investment from Duquesne Family Office, the investment firm of Stanley F. Druckenmiller.

Whatnot: $225 Million Series F At $11.5 Billion Valuation Raised For Live Shopping Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Whatnot is a US-based e-commerce company launched by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head that has a mission of to build a community-driven marketplace where buyers and sellers can shop, sell, and connect. The company recently announced it raised $225 million in Series F funding at a valuation of $11.5 billion. The funding round was co-led by DST Global and CapitalG, with participation from our new investors Sequoia Capital and Alkeon Capital and returning investors Greycroft, Andreessen Horowitz, avra, and BOND.

Sequoia Capital: $950 Million Closed For New Venture Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Sequoia Capital partner Konstantine Buhler revealed that the firm has raised $950 million in new funds. Of the $950 million, $200 million is allocated to Seed Fund VI, and $750 million is allocated to Venture Fund XIX.

Harbor Compliance Acquiring CorpoMax To Improve International Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Harbor Compliance, a leading provider of compliance solutions for businesses and nonprofits, has announced the acquisition of CorpoMax, a Delaware-based Company, strengthening its international presence and expanding its service portfolio to serve French-speaking entrepreneurs worldwide.

Octopus Capital: £60 Million Raised To Expand UK Care Home Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Octopus Capital has announced a £60 million investment into its Octopus Healthcare Strategy, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance and expand the UK’s care home sector. The funding round includes £58 million from LGPS Central (LGPSC) and an additional contribution from Knight Frank Investment Management, further strengthening Octopus Capital’s position as one of the leading investors in the UK’s healthcare infrastructure.

ForSight Robotics: Interview With Co-Founder, President, And Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Nathan About Revolutionizing Ophthalmology With Surgical Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

ForSight Robotics is a surgical robotics startup specializing in ophthalmologic surgery. Their flagship offering is the ORYOM Platform, a hybrid intraocular robotic system designed to perform delicate eye surgeries—initially cataract operations—with high precision, consistency, and scalability. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ForSight Robotics’ co-founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Nathan MD, MSc, to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Axonic Insurance: $210 Million Equity Investment Raised From LuminArx And Deutsche Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Axonic Insurance, a global annuity and insurance platform and subsidiary of Axonic Capital, has secured a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, with participation from Deutsche Bank. The strategic capital will enable Axonic Insurance to expand its global footprint, enhance product innovation, and strengthen its technology and servicing infrastructure.

Nordic: Interview With SVP Of Transformation And Innovation Services Kevin Erdal About The Strategic Solutions Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Nordic provides clients with KLAS-recognized solutions, including strategic advisory, managed services, digital and cloud initiatives, implementation and support, staffing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) services. Nordic’s team provides specialized expertise to help hospitals and health systems optimize their operations and technology, driving efficiency and supporting clinical transformation in an evolving healthcare environment. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Nordic SVP of Transformation and Innovation Services Kevin Erdal to gain a deeper understanding of the company.