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Local Bounti: $15 Million Raised To Advance Indoor Agriculture Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Local Bounti announced it has secured $15 million in new capital through a convertible note issued to an existing strategic investor, providing additional financial flexibility as the company continues executing its growth strategy.

WellSaid: Venture Debt Financing From Multiplier Capital To Support Enterprise Voice AI Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

WellSaid Labs announced it has secured a venture debt financing from Multiplier Capital as part of a broader strategy focused on growth with capital efficiency and minimal equity dilution. The Seattle-based enterprise voice AI company said the financing reflects its strong fundamentals, including high gross margins, proprietary technology, and a growing roster of enterprise customers.

Halogen Ventures: Female-Founded Portfolio Surpasses 100 Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Halogen Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on startups with at least one female founder, announced it has surpassed 100 investments in female-founded companies since its launch in 2015. The milestone positions the firm among the largest venture portfolios in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to backing women entrepreneurs.

Sands Capital: $1.1 Billion Raised For Global Innovation Fund III Targeting Late-Stage Technology Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Sands Capital announced the closing of its Global Innovation Fund III with $1.1 billion in commitments, surpassing its initial target and drawing support from both new and existing investors.

MidOcean Energy: $1.2 Billion Raised For LNG Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas company formed and managed by EIG, announced it has raised more than $1.2 billion in equity capital, exceeding its initial $1.0 billion target and signaling strong investor demand for exposure to the LNG sector.

GridBeyond: €12 Million Raised To Expand AI Energy Optimization Platform Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

GridBeyond announced that Samsung Ventures has joined its shareholder base as part of a €12 million equity investment round, alongside existing investors including Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima, Energy Impact Partners, Mirova, ABB, Constellation Technology Ventures, and Act Venture Capital.

VST BIO: $45 Million Series A Raised To Advance Stroke Therapeutic VB-001

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

VST BIO, a biotechnology company developing treatments for vascular diseases, announced the closing of its Series A financing round to support the advancement of its lead stroke therapy candidate, VB-001. The round was led by Coefficient Giving, a philanthropic funder focused on high-impact scientific and global health initiatives, whose partners have invested a total of $45 million in the company since its founding in 2020.

Edward Jones: 2026 Purpose Report Highlights Growth, Community Impact And Financial Planning Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Edward Jones released its 2026 Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship report, titled “Finding Fulfillment,” outlining the firm’s continued expansion in financial planning services, workforce development and community investment efforts across North America.

Edelman Financial Engines: $175 Million Planner Ownership Program Expands Equity To All Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), one of the nation’s largest independent wealth management firms, announced a $175 million equity distribution to its financial planners as part of a firmwide ownership expansion initiative. The move extends equity participation to all current and future planners, reinforcing the company’s long-standing belief that those who guide clients’ financial lives should directly share in the value they help create.

Envestnet: Interval Funds Integrated Into Unified Managed Account Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Envestnet announced that the first series of interval funds is now available on its Unified Managed Account platform, expanding advisors’ access to private markets through a streamlined, fully integrated portfolio management experience.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure: $300 Million Credit Facility Supports 900 MW Power Capacity Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Solaris Energy Infrastructure announced a major expansion of its power generation capabilities alongside new financing, positioning the company to meet rising demand across data center, energy, and industrial markets.

Mentis Care Launches Multi-Year Research Collaboration With Emory University To Advance Seizure Detection And Prediction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Mentis Care, an AI-driven neuromonitoring company, announced a two-year research collaboration with Emory University’s School of Medicine to develop channel-agnostic AI models for seizure detection and real-time prediction.

Varex Imaging: $490 Million Credit Facility Refinancing To Strengthen Balance Sheet And Lower Interest Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Varex Imaging, a medical imaging components manufacturer, announced it has successfully completed a major debt refinancing through a new credit agreement totaling $490 million.

Polestar: $300 Million Equity Financing Strengthens Electric Vehicle Maker’s Balance Sheet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Polestar announced it has secured $300 million in new equity financing from a group of global investors, marking the latest step in a broader capital-raising effort that has raised a total of $1 billion since December 2025.

Nexus Energy Partners: $100 Million Credit Facility Expansion With UMB Bank To Support Anadarko Basin Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Nexus Energy Partners announced the closing of an amended and restated senior secured credit facility with UMB Bank totaling $100 million, with an initial borrowing base of $45 million. The expanded facility builds on the company’s existing relationship with the bank and is intended to provide additional capital to support continued growth.

Blackford Capital: HVAC And Electrical Services Platform Launch With Habco And Moro Integration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Blackford Capital announced the launch of a new HVAC, Electrical and Diversified Services (HEDS) platform, combining its recent acquisitions of Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation to create an integrated and scalable provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical services.

Surf AI: $57 Million Raised For AI-Native Security Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Surf AI, an agentic operations platform focused on modern enterprise security, announced its launch alongside $57 million in funding to accelerate development and adoption of its AI-driven security execution platform. The funding round was led by Accel, with participation from Cyberstarts and Boldstart Ventures.

V-Glass: $3 Million Raised For Vacuum Insulated Glass Pilot Plant Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

V-Glass, an R&D firm focused on next-generation vacuum-insulated glass (VIG), announced it has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and its affiliate, Neglected Climate Opportunities.

Knox Systems: $25 Million Raised To Accelerate AI-Managed Cloud And 90-Day FedRAMP Authorization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Knox Systems, the largest federal AI-managed cloud provider, announced it has raised $25 million in Series A funding to scale its platform and accelerate access to federal markets for commercial software providers. The round was led by B Capital, with participation from M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, Okta Ventures, MongoDB Ventures, Hearst Ventures, and Benchstrength, along with previous investors Felicis, Ridgeline, and FirsthandVC.

Willis Candle Shop: Interview With Founder Rob Woloszyn About The Veteran-Owned Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Willis Candle Shop is a veteran-owned business in Texas that handcrafts eco-friendly, non-toxic coconut-soy blend candles designed to provide a clean-burning, long-lasting, and aromatic addition to the home. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Willis Candle Shop Owner/Candle Maker Rob Woloszyn to learn more.

Gradient: $220 Million Raised For AI Seed Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Gradient, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on artificial intelligence startups, announced it has closed its fifth flagship seed fund, totaling $220 million, bringing its total assets under management to nearly $1.2 billion across five funds. Founded in 2017, the firm has positioned itself as one of the earliest dedicated AI venture funds, investing at the pre-seed and seed stages across applications, agentic platforms, and AI-powered real-world systems.

Kovr.ai: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Black About The Cybersecurity Compliance Automation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Kovr.ai develops an AI-native cybersecurity compliance automation platform that helps organizations automate regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP and CMMC by generating documentation, mapping security controls, and monitoring compliance in real time. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Kovr.ai co-founder and CEO Andrew Black to learn more.

Amazon: 1-Hour And 3-Hour Delivery Options Introduced For Faster Local Shopping

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Amazon has announced the launch of new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options, expanding its ultra-fast fulfillment capabilities across a growing number of cities and towns in the United States. The initiative allows customers to receive more than 90,000 products—including everyday household essentials, health and beauty items, and over-the-counter medications—delivered directly to their doorsteps in as little as one hour.

Red Sift: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Rahul Powar About The Data-Driven Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Red Sift is a data-driven cybersecurity company that provides an integrated, AI-powered cloud platform to protect organizations from phishing, brand impersonation, and email-based attacks. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Red Sift co-founder and CEO Rahul Powar to learn more.

Definity: $7 Million Raised For Healthcare Workforce Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Definity, a vendor-neutral healthcare workforce platform, announced it has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Accrete Health Partners, the digital venture arm of Bon Secours Mercy Health, with participation from additional investors.

Conduit Health: $17 Million Raised For Insurance-Covered Medical Supplies Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Conduit Health announced that it has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round to expand its vertically integrated platform that streamlines access to insurance-covered medical supplies for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The round was led by Drive Capital with participation from prior investors XYZ Ventures, Twelve Below, and Eniac Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $22 million.

R1 Therapeutics: $77.5 Million Raised To Advance Kidney Disease Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

R1 Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on kidney disease, has launched with an oversubscribed $77.5 million Series A financing to advance a first-in-class treatment for hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Mestag Therapeutics: $40 Million Raised To Advance Fibroblast Immunology Cancer Therapies Into Clinic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Mestag Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on fibroblast immunology, has announced the closing of a $40 million financing round, bringing its total funding to more than $95 million. The round was backed by SV Health Investors, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., Forbion, GV (Google Ventures), and Northpond Ventures.

Sequential: $3.5 Million Raised By Skin Microbiome Testing Company For AI-Powered Discovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Sequential, a genomic testing company focused on non-invasive human clinical samples, announced it has raised $3.5 million in its first equity funding round, bringing its total funding to $7.5 million, including both dilutive and non-dilutive capital.

Maridea: Acquisition Of Chichester Financial Group Expands Phoenix Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Maridea Wealth Management announced it has acquired Chichester Financial Group, LLC (CFG), a Phoenix-based advisory firm known for its focus on tax-smart financial planning and tax-aware investment strategies. The deal expands Maridea’s footprint in the Phoenix market to two offices, following its initial entry into the region in September 2025.