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F2 Raises $24 Million To Expand AI Platform For Private Credit And Commercial Banks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

F2 announced that it has raised $24 million in total equity capital, including a $14 million seed round led by HighlandX. Existing investors Left Lane Capital, NFX, Y Combinator, and Torch Capital also participated in the financing.

SonoThera Raises $125 Million Series B To Advance Ultrasound-Mediated Genetic Medicines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

SonoThera, a biotechnology company developing ultrasound-mediated nonviral genetic medicines, announced the closing of an oversubscribed $125 million Series B financing round to support the clinical advancement of its lead programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), while expanding its broader pipeline of targeted and redosable therapies.

Aryon Security Raises $29 Million Series A To Advance Preventive Cloud Security Enforcement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Aryon Security, a cloud security enforcement platform, announced that it has raised $29 million in Series A funding led by Brightmind Partners, with participation from Datadog Ventures, Shlomo Kramer’s Skinos Ventures, and existing investors Blumberg Capital and Viola Ventures. The financing brings the company’s total funding to $38 million, slightly more than a year after emerging from stealth.

38 Degrees North Acquires 104 MW Illinois Community Solar Portfolio From Cypress Creek

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

38 Degrees North and Cypress Creek Energy announced that 38 Degrees North has acquired a 104-megawatt portfolio of community solar assets in Illinois from Cypress Creek. The portfolio consists of 16 advanced-stage projects located across 14 counties and is expected to enter service by 2027.

VPK Group: Acquisition Of Fencor Packaging Group Strengthens UK Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

VPK Group announced that it has acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of Manor Packaging, strengthening its position in the United Kingdom. The transaction follows VPK's acquisition of a minority stake in the business in 2024 and gives the company full ownership of the packaging manufacturer.

Foresight: $17.5 Million Strategic Investment From VisionWave Values Company At $34 Million Post-Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with VisionWave Holdings for a strategic equity investment of up to $17.5 million, payable in VisionWave common stock, implying a post-investment valuation of approximately $34 million for Foresight.

Mascarene Partners Acquires General Drilling And Venture Drilling East To Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Mascarene Partners announced that it has partnered with management to acquire General Drilling Inc. from Fred Weber Inc. and Venture Drilling East, doing business as Two Eight Southeast, combining the businesses to create Iron Pillar United Mining Group. The transaction closed on May 14, 2026.

Balyasny Asset Management: Chief AI Officer Highlights Firmwide Adoption Of OpenAI Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Balyasny Asset Management said Chief AI Officer Charlie Flanagan recently discussed with OpenAI for Business how advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating research and automation across the investment firm.

Blackstone Reportedly Exploring Sale Of More Than $2 Billion In Private Fund Stakes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Blackstone is exploring the sale of more than $2 billion of stakes in private investment funds through its Strategic Partners unit, according to a Financial Times report. The proposed transaction would rank among the largest deals of its kind and is intended to provide liquidity to investors in one of Blackstone's secondary investment vehicles.

Raymond James Appoints Seth Ford As Chief Architect To Advance Enterprise Technology And AI Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Raymond James has appointed Seth Ford as Senior Vice President and Chief Architect, a newly expanded role aimed at accelerating the firm's enterprise technology strategy and the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities.

K&L Gates Adds ETF And Digital Assets Lawyer Edward Baer To Asset Management Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

K&L Gates announced that Edward Baer has joined the firm's Asset Management and Investment Funds practice as a partner in San Francisco. Baer joined the firm from Ropes & Gray and brings extensive experience advising exchange-traded funds, investment companies, and asset managers on regulatory, governance, compliance, operational, and capital markets matters.

Carr’s Hill Partners: Acquisition Of OMNI Expands Infrastructure Manufacturing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Carr’s Hill Capital Partners Management announced the acquisition of Opti-Com Manufacturing Network and Sunbelt Innovative Plastics, which together operate as OMNI, a provider of conduit solutions serving underground and transportation infrastructure markets throughout the Southeastern United States and beyond. The transaction marks the third investment for Carr’s Hill Partners' inaugural fund and expands the firm's presence in the industrial and infrastructure sectors along the Gulf Coast.

Galmed Pharmaceuticals: Colospan Acquisition Creates GI-Focused Platform Targeting $6 Billion Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Galmed Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colospan, a commercial-stage medical device company focused on addressing anastomotic leak complications associated with colorectal surgery. Upon completion of the transaction, Colospan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Galmed, repositioning the company as a gastrointestinal-focused medtech and biopharmaceutical platform.

Stark Power: Sagebrush Infrastructure Acquisition Adds 5.6 GW U.S. Data Center Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Stark Power announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners, a developer of hyperscale data centers and co-located natural gas-fired power plants. The transaction advances Stark Power’s strategy of addressing the growing "time-to-power" requirements of hyperscale data center operators by securing infrastructure assets across the Central United States.

White & Case Adds Anirudh Bansal As Litigation Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

White & Case announced the appointment of Anirudh Bansal as a partner in its New York office, expanding the firm's Global Litigation Practice and strengthening its capabilities in complex litigation, white collar defense, and high-stakes regulatory matters.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories: Interview With Founder & CEO Kim Thompson About The Recombinant Spider Silk Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories is a biotechnology company that uses proprietary genetic engineering to modify domesticated silkworms to produce and spin recombinant spider silk for industrial, medical, and defense applications. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Kraig Biocraft Laboratories CEO and Founder Kim Thompson to learn more.

Cyera Raises $600 Million Series G At $12 Billion Valuation To Expand Enterprise AI Trust Layer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Cyera, a cybersecurity company focused on securing enterprise AI and data, announced that it has raised $600 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $12 billion. The company said the financing will accelerate development of what it describes as the trust layer needed to support large-scale AI adoption across enterprises.

VeryAI: Interview With Founder & CEO Zach Meltzer About The Hardware-Free Palm Scan Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

VeryAI is on a mission to make the internet more human, all in the palm of your hand. They use a smartphone-only palm scan to verify real human users and their authorized AI agents from bots. Pulse 2.0 interviewed VeryAI founder and CEO Zach Meltzer to learn more.

White & Case Adds David Makso To Global Tax And Investment Funds Practices In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

White & Case announced that David Makso has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its Global Tax Practice and Investment Funds Practice. The addition further strengthens the firm's ability to advise international sponsors and corporate clients on complex cross-border transactions and fund formation matters.

Skadden: Monica Freas Joins Financial Institutions Regulatory Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Skadden announced that Monica Freas has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, adding more than two decades of senior leadership experience from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Most recently, Freas served as acting senior deputy comptroller for regional and midsize financial institutions and previously held roles as deputy comptroller for large bank supervision and director of enforcement, overseeing supervision of some of the nation's largest and most complex financial institutions.

FrankCrum: Haneke Design Acquisition Enhances HR Platform Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

FrankCrum announced the acquisition of Haneke Design, a Tampa Bay-based software development and user experience design firm, strengthening its technology capabilities and expanding the services it provides to small business clients. The transaction brings together two organizations that have collaborated for years and combines Haneke Design's engineering expertise with FrankCrum's human resources platform.

Marex: Levmet Acquisition Expands Physical Market Making And European Energy Trading Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Marex Group announced the acquisition of Levmet, further expanding its physical market-making operations and adding capabilities in European power and gas trading. The transaction supports Marex's strategy of broadening its service offerings and diversifying earnings across commodity and financial markets.

Catalyst Investment Partners: $281 Million Financing Secured For Industrial Outdoor Storage Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Catalyst Investment Partners announced that it secured $281 million in separate financings for Catalyst IOS Fund II from Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The financing supports a portfolio of industrial outdoor storage properties and highlights the growing institutional interest in the sector.

Reset Raises $6 Million Seed Round To Expand Embedded Earned Wage Access Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Reset announced that it has raised a $6 million seed round, bringing its total funding to more than $8 million. The round was anchored by the company's credit union customers and strategic partners, with more than two-thirds of the capital coming directly from institutions that use Reset's embedded earned wage access platform. Investors included Georgia's Own Credit Union, InTouch Credit Union, Chartway Credit Union, VyStar Credit Union, One Washington Financial, Curql, Navari, and the Bankers Helping Bankers Fund.

JP Donovan: Godspeed Capital Investment Establishes New Space Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

JP Donovan announced that it has received a strategic investment from Godspeed Capital, establishing the company as Godspeed's new platform focused on space infrastructure. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The partnership is aimed at expanding JP Donovan's capabilities in infrastructure construction, engineering, fabrication, and precision machining for government and commercial space programs.

Huge: Rotate° Acquisition Adds Composable Commerce Expertise To AI-Native Design And Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Huge announced the acquisition of Rotate°, a London-based commerce agency specializing in composable ecommerce, formally establishing Composable Commerce as a core capability within the company's AI-native design and technology platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Terreno Realty: $25.9 Million San Francisco Industrial Property Acquisition Expands Bay Area Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Terreno Realty Corporation announced the acquisition of an industrial property in San Francisco, California, for approximately $25.9 million, further expanding its footprint in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the company's six target coastal U.S. markets. The transaction reflects Terreno Realty's continued strategy of acquiring high-quality industrial assets in supply-constrained locations with strong long-term demand fundamentals.

Amazon: Multibillion-Dollar Corning Agreement To Create 1,000 Manufacturing Jobs In North Carolina

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Amazon announced a multiyear, multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning to supply optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions for Amazon's expanding U.S. data center infrastructure. The partnership is expected to create 1,000 highly skilled manufacturing jobs across Corning's facilities in North Carolina and support hundreds of additional construction jobs tied to facility expansions.

EDGE Markets: $29.2 Million Series A Raised To Expand Banking Infrastructure For Prediction Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

EDGE Markets announced the closing of a $29.2 million Series A funding round led by CoinFund, with participation from Indicator Ventures, Mantis VC, StepStone Group, and Bullpen Capital. The new capital will support the launch of EDGE Pro, a banking platform designed for market makers operating in prediction markets, and EDGE Connect, a payment network tailored for gaming and prediction market transactions.

TerraCap Management: Boca Commerce Center Acquisition Expands Florida Industrial Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

TerraCap Management announced the acquisition of Boca Commerce Center, a 70,927-square-foot multi-tenant industrial property located in Boca Raton, Florida. The acquisition expands the firm's industrial footprint in South Florida and aligns with its strategy of investing in well-located assets in high-growth and supply-constrained markets.