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Vinted: €880 Million Secondary Transaction Values Marketplace At €8 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Vinted Group announced the completion of an €880 million secondary share transaction, valuing the company at €8 billion and reinforcing its position as a leading global C2C second-hand marketplace.

vVARDIS: Apollo Investment Confirms Unicorn Status And Expands Global Dental Medtech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

vVARDIS Holding AG announced a strategic minority investment from funds managed by Apollo Global Management, supporting the company’s global expansion and establishing it as a billion-dollar-plus healthcare company.

Enviromena: £825 Million Financing Package Accelerates UK Solar Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Enviromena announced it has secured an £825 million senior portfolio financing package to support the expansion of its solar energy platform across the United Kingdom, marking one of the largest solar financings in the country this year.

Avery Dennison: $75 Million Investment In Wiliot Expands Physical AI And Supply Chain Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Avery Dennison announced a $75 million strategic investment in Wiliot to accelerate the adoption of Physical AI technologies and expand digital identification capabilities across global supply chains.

Apollo: Acquisition Of Forvia Interiors Business Creates Standalone Global Automotive Supplier

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Apollo Global Management announced that funds managed by Apollo have agreed to acquire the Interiors Business Group of Forvia SE in a carve-out transaction, establishing the business as a standalone global automotive interiors supplier.

SquareMind: $18 Million Raised To Scale AI And Robotics Platform For Skin Exams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

SquareMind announced $18 million in funding, including previously undisclosed pre-Series A financing, to advance its robotic skin imaging platform and expand access to high-quality dermatology exams.

CADV Ventures: $300 Million SPAC Deal With Miluna To Create Public AI Software Company Kukugan Corp.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

CADV Ventures S.A. announced a definitive business combination agreement with Miluna Acquisition Corp that will take the company public, forming a new entity named Kukugan Corp.

onsemi And NIO Announce Expanded Collaboration To Accelerate 900V Electric Vehicle Platform Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

onsemi announced an expanded strategic collaboration with NIO Inc. to accelerate the development of next-generation 900V electric vehicle platforms, leveraging advanced silicon carbide technology to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability.

Google: Partnership With Republic Of Korea Expands AI Research And Scientific Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Google DeepMind announced a strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT to accelerate AI-driven scientific research, support national innovation, and expand talent development.

Lilly Buying Ajax Therapeutics For Up To $2.3 Billion To Advance Blood Cancer Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Eli Lilly and Company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ajax Therapeutics, Inc. in a deal valued at up to $2.3 billion, including upfront and milestone-based payments, to expand its oncology pipeline focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Vertiv: Acquisition Of Strategic Thermal Labs Expands Liquid Cooling And AI Infrastructure Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Vertiv Holdings Co announced the acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs LLC, strengthening its engineering capabilities in liquid cooling systems for high-density computing environments.

Real Brokerage: $880 Million RE/MAX Acquisition Creates Global AI-Powered Real Estate Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

The Real Brokerage announced a definitive agreement to acquire RE/MAX Holdings in a transaction valuing RE/MAX at approximately $880 million, forming a combined entity called Real REMAX Group.

Granite: Acquisition Of Kenny Seng Construction Expands Utah Infrastructure And Materials Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Granite announced the completion of its acquisition of Kenny Seng Construction, strengthening its vertically integrated construction and materials platform in Utah and expanding its presence in a high-growth regional market.

CareTrust REIT: $628 Million Investment Spree Expands Skilled Nursing And Care Home Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

CareTrust REIT announced the closing of approximately $628 million in investments across multiple transactions, significantly expanding its skilled nursing and care home portfolio in the United States and the United Kingdom.

BRG: Acquisition Of E.CA Economics Expands European Antitrust And Competition Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

BRG announced the acquisition of E.CA Economics, a leading competition economics consultancy, strengthening its presence across Europe and enhancing its Antitrust & Competition and Regulation practices.

Suzu Labs: Acquisition Of Emulated Criminals Expands Continuous Adversarial Cybersecurity Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Suzu Labs announced the acquisition of Emulated Criminals, a boutique firm specializing in adversary emulation and continuous red teaming, to strengthen its AI-driven cybersecurity platform and expand its ability to deliver continuous threat validation.

PlaqueTec: $5 Million Financing Supports Cardiovascular Data Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

PlaqueTec, a medtech company focused on intracoronary liquid biopsy technology, announced the close of a $5 million financing round to advance its cardiovascular disease data platform and research capabilities.

G&A Partners: Interview With President & CEO John W. Allen About The Professional Employer Organization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

G&A Partners is a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that has been helping entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses for over 30 years. As a PEO, G&A delivers world-class HR administration, employee benefits, payroll, and risk and compliance services to small and mid-sized businesses across the country. Headquartered in Houston, G&A provides localized support through a national infrastructure of trusted HR experts. Pulse 2.0 interviewed G&A Partners President and CEO John W. Allen to learn more.

Premier NX: Interview With CEO Ali Din About The Digital Transformation Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Premier NX provides tech-enabled, outsourced business services across customer experience (CX), digital transformation (DX), analytics, finance & accounting, and sales enablement to help mid-market companies optimize operations and scale efficiently. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Premier NX CEO Ali Din to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Sereact: $110 Million Series B Funding Raised To Expand AI-Powered Robotics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Sereact announced a $110 million Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence models that enable robots to operate more autonomously and adapt to real-world environments. The round was led by Headline, with participation from Bullhound Capital, Felix Capital, Daphni, and existing investors, reflecting strong investor confidence in Sereact’s software-first robotics approach. The company did not disclose its valuation.

QuoIntelligence: Series A Funding Raised To Expand AI-Driven Threat Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

QuoIntelligence announced a Series A funding round to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered threat intelligence platform and expand its presence across global markets.

Baker McKenzie: Anna Orlander Rejoins As Partner To Strengthen Global M&A Practice In Stockholm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Baker McKenzie announced that Anna Orlander has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Stockholm office, reinforcing its global M&A and transactional capabilities.

White & Case: Adam Johnson Joins As Partner To Expand Global Capital Markets Practice In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

White & Case announced that Adam Johnson has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office, strengthening its Global Capital Markets Practice.

Simpson Thacher: Finance Partner Hire Strengthens New San Francisco Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced the addition of a finance partner in San Francisco, continuing the buildout of its newly established office and broader West Coast expansion strategy: Katie Taylor. Taylor brings experience advising private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and corporate clients on a range of financing transactions, including leveraged finance, structured finance, and capital solutions. The hire is expected to enhance the firm’s ability to support complex transactions and client needs across technology, healthcare, and other key sectors in the region.

Gravity Rail: $2.75 Million Raised For AI-Powered Patient Engagement Platform Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Gravity Rail announced its official launch alongside a $2.75 million seed funding round led by Redesign Health, introducing a platform designed to help healthcare organizations build, manage, and evolve AI-powered patient engagement workflows across multiple channels.

Kirkland & Ellis: Josh Feltman Joins As Partner To Strengthen Restructuring And Finance Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Joshua Feltman has joined the firm as a partner, significantly enhancing its finance, restructuring, and liability management capabilities.

PassiveLogic Appoints Joel Harvill As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

PassiveLogic, a company focused on physical AI for autonomous buildings, announced the appointment of Joel Harvill as Chief Financial Officer as it scales its platform and expands adoption across the built environment.

DeFi Technologies: $11 Million Institutional Investment Into Hedera ETPs Signals Growing Demand For Regulated Crypto Exposure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

DeFi Technologies announced that its asset management subsidiary, Valour, secured approximately $11 million in institutional investment across its Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded products, marking a significant step in expanding regulated digital asset exposure through traditional financial markets.

Sam’s Club: Enhanced Express Delivery Launch Drives Faster E-Commerce Fulfillment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Sam’s Club announced the launch of an enhanced version of its Express delivery service, enabling members to receive thousands of in-club items from checkout to doorstep in as little as an hour, often even faster, with no minimum purchase and pricing consistent with in-club shopping.

LinkedIn: Daniel Shapero Named CEO As Ryan Roslansky Transitions To Expanded Microsoft Role

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

LinkedIn announced that longtime executive Daniel Shapero has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Ryan Roslansky, who will remain with parent company Microsoft as Executive Vice President overseeing LinkedIn and Microsoft Office.