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Les Secrets De Loly: Quadrivio Lifestyle Fund II Acquires Majority Stake In Curly Haircare Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Quadrivio Group has acquired a majority stake in French haircare company Les Secrets de Loly through its Lifestyle Fund II private equity vehicle, marking the fund’s entry into the beauty-care segment and positioning the brand for international expansion.

Uber: Robotaxi Partnership With Zoox For Autonomous Rides

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Uber Technologies announced a strategic partnership with Zoox to deploy purpose-built robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network, marking Zoox’s first collaboration with a third-party platform. The companies said Zoox robotaxis will begin operating through the Uber app in Las Vegas starting in summer 2026. Riders using Uber may be matched with a Zoox robotaxi on eligible trips once the service launches.

I Squared Capital: $10 Billion Raised For Infrastructure Fund, Says Report

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

I Squared Capital is nearing $10 billion in commitments for its latest flagship infrastructure investment vehicle, underscoring strong institutional demand for assets tied to energy systems, transportation networks, and digital infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.

Salesforce: $25 Billion Senior Notes Offering To Fund Accelerated Share Repurchase

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Salesforce announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering totaling $25 billion in senior notes as the cloud software company moves to finance a major share repurchase.

Animaj: Google’s AI Futures Fund Investment To Accelerate AI-Native Kids’ Media Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Animaj announced that it has joined the AI Futures Fund of Google, securing an investment and strategic partnership designed to accelerate the production of AI-driven children’s content for YouTube.

Meta To Deploy Four New MTIA Accelerators Through 2027

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Meta Platforms announced plans to deploy four new generations of its in-house artificial intelligence accelerators as the company expands its custom silicon strategy to power AI workloads across its global platforms.

Nebius: $2 Billion Strategic Investment From NVIDIA To Build Hyperscale AI Cloud Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

NVIDIA announced that it will invest $2 billion in Nebius as part of a strategic partnership to develop next-generation hyperscale cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

Cellid: Interview With CEO Satoshi Shiraga About The Advanced Display Module Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Cellid is a company that develops advanced display modules, including high-performance waveguides and micro-projectors for AR glasses, alongside spatial recognition software to enable lightweight, immersive augmented reality experiences. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cellid CEO Satoshi Shiraga to learn more.

Gumloop: $50 Million Raised For AI Automation And Agent Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Gumloop announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI automation and agent platform designed to help employees automate work tasks. The round was led by Benchmark, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, Box Group, The Cannon Project, and Shopify Ventures.

Bold Security: $40 Million Raised For AI Endpoint Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Bold Security announced that it has emerged from stealth with $40 million in funding to develop an AI-driven platform designed to secure enterprise endpoint devices. The funding round included participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Red Dot Capital Partners. The company said the capital will support expansion of its go-to-market efforts, global scaling, and continued development of its AI-powered security platform.

Microsoft: Copilot Health AI Tool Launches To Analyze Medical Records And Wearable Data

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Microsoft announced the launch of Copilot Health, a new artificial intelligence feature designed to help users better understand their health information by bringing together medical records, wearable data, and personal health history in one place.

Google: Gemini-Powered Navigation Rolling Out To Google Maps Users Worldwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Google announced that Gemini-powered navigation is rolling out in Google Maps, bringing a hands-free, conversational experience that lets users interact with the navigation system while driving.

Google: AI System Uses Historical News Data To Predict Flash Floods

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Google announced an expansion of its AI-driven flood forecasting capabilities, introducing a new approach that uses historical news reports and artificial intelligence to improve flash-flood predictions. The effort is designed to help communities, emergency responders, and governments better prepare for sudden flooding events, particularly in areas where traditional flood monitoring infrastructure is limited.

Carson Wealth: $245 Million Firm Furstenau Financial Joins As 41st Wholly Owned Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Carson Group announced that Furstenau Financial has joined the firm as a wholly owned Carson Wealth office, expanding its presence in Nebraska and adding another advisory team from LPL Financial to its network. The move brings the number of wholly owned Carson Wealth offices to 41.

Cryptio: $45 Million Raised For Digital Asset ERP And Financial Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Cryptio, a financial data transformation and enterprise resource planning platform built for digital assets, announced that it has raised $45 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global, with participation from 1kx, Alven, BlueYard Capital, and Ledger Cathay Capital.

Waiv: $33 Million Raised For AI Precision Oncology Testing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Waiv, a Paris-based developer of AI-powered precision oncology testing technology, announced it has raised $33 million in financing to accelerate global deployment of its AI precision testing platform and expand its clinical-grade diagnostic offerings.

XCath: $30 Million Raised For Neuro-Endovascular Surgical Robotics Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

XCath, a medical device company developing robotic technology for neuro-endovascular procedures, has secured $30 million in Series C funding to advance development and commercialization of its endovascular surgical robot. The round was co-led by Crescent Enterprises and Dr. Fred Moll, chairman of the company’s board of directors.

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Chris Hurt Named CEO As Sharon Price John Plans Retirement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Build-A-Bear Workshop announced a leadership transition as longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Sharon Price John plans to retire from the role effective June 11, 2026, following the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting. The company’s board of directors has appointed Chris Hurt, currently Chief Operations and Experience Officer, to succeed Price John as chief executive officer as part of a multi-year succession planning process.

First Quantum Minerals: $340 Million Sale Of Çayeli Mine To Cengiz Insaat

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

First Quantum Minerals announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell the Çayeli mine in Türkiye to Cengiz Insaat, a company controlled by Cengiz Holding, for $340 million in cash.

Alternative Wealth Partners Announces Strategic Evolution And Visual Rebrand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Alternative Wealth Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, announced a strategic evolution of its platform alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand as the firm expands its role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Qurrent: $15 Million Series A Raised For Autonomous Digital Workforce Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Qurrent, a San Francisco-based developer of autonomous digital workforce technology, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand its platform designed to automate complex back-office operations for enterprises.

Mantis Space: $10 Million Raised For Orbital Energy Infrastructure To Deliver Sunlight Anywhere In Orbit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Mantis Space, a space and advanced energy startup based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has emerged from stealth with an oversubscribed seed round of more than $10 million to build orbital energy infrastructure designed to remove one of the most fundamental constraints in satellite operations: Earth’s shadow.

Peak Rock Capital: Agreement For Affiliate To Sell Spatial Business Systems To Enverus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has signed a definitive agreement to sell Spatial Business Systems (SBS), an intelligent design automation software provider for utilities and infrastructure, to Enverus, an energy data analytics platform backed by Blackstone.

BackOps: $26 Million Raised To Build AI-Native Operating System For Global Supply Chains

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

BackOps, a software company building an AI-native operating system for supply chain operations, announced it has raised $26 million in a Series A funding round led by Theory Ventures. The round also included participation from Gradient, Construct Capital, and 10VC.

Waiv: $33 Million Financing For AI-Powered Precision Testing Spinout From Owkin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Owkin announced the spinout of Waiv, formerly known as Owkin Dx, alongside $33 million in financing led by OTB Ventures and Alpha Intelligence Capital.

PEAK6 Trials: $100,000 Founder Residency Program Launches To Build Fintech Startups In Austin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

PEAK6, the Austin-based fintech operating company behind multiple billion-dollar businesses, has launched a new founder residency program designed to help entrepreneurs build fintech companies from the ground up.

ORO Labs: $100 Million Raised For AI-Driven Enterprise Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

ORO Labs, a procurement orchestration platform for global enterprises, announced it has raised $100 million in Series C funding to accelerate the adoption of agentic orchestration in enterprise procurement. The funding round was led by Brighton Park Capital and Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation from existing investors Norwest Venture Partners, B Capital, XYZ Capital, and Felicis.

Ark Labs: $5.2 Million Raised To Build Programmable Finance Infrastructure On Bitcoin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Ark Labs, a developer of programmable financial infrastructure for the Bitcoin ecosystem, announced it has raised $5.2 million in a seed funding round backed by stablecoin issuer Tether and several venture investors. The funding will support the company’s effort to unlock Bitcoin capital and expand the capabilities of its core infrastructure platform, Arkade.

Audeo Ventures: $65 Million Fund II To Back Early-Stage Companies In Underrepresented Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Audeo Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on overlooked markets, announced that its second fund has reached $65 million, exceeding its original $50 million target and expected to close later this month.

Monteris Medical: $35 Million Debt Financing From Alternative Asset Manager To Expand Neurosurgical Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Trinity Capital, an international alternative asset manager, announced a commitment of $35 million in growth capital to Monteris Medical, a MedTech company focused on minimally invasive neurosurgical technology.