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Binance Expands Beyond Crypto With Access to 8,000 U.S. Stocks and ETFs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Binance has launched access to more than 8,000 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for eligible customers outside the United States, marking a significant step in the company's effort to evolve from a cryptocurrency exchange into a multi-asset financial platform.

Optimum Launches $500 Million Capital Raise and Restructuring Plan Ahead of Debt Negotiations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Optimum Communications announced a sweeping financial and corporate restructuring designed to protect shareholder value, strengthen operational flexibility, and support upcoming negotiations over approximately $21.8 billion of debt held at its subsidiary CSC Holdings.

Omniscient Raises $27.2 Million Series D To Advance AI-Powered Brain Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Omniscient, a company specializing in AI-driven brain analysis technology, announced that it has secured $27.2 million (AU$41.1 million) in an oversubscribed Series D funding round. The financing was co-led by OIF Ventures and the Australian National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), with participation from existing investors including Will Vicars and Gina Rinehart AO.

Alphabet Raises $80 Billion To Expand AI Infrastructure And Compute Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

SpeedLabs Raises $6.5 Million To Launch AI-Powered Momentum Markets For Sports

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

SpeedLabs, a sports technology startup building a real-time market engine for sports, announced a $6.5 million seed funding round led by Parlay Capital, with participation from Bullpen Capital, TA Ventures, EdgeEquity, and other investors focused on sports, gaming, and consumer technology.

Sekai Raises $26 Million To Build A Social Platform For AI-Created Mini-Apps

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Sekai announced it has raised $26 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its social platform that enables users to create, play, and remix AI-generated mini-apps. The funding round was led by Khosla Ventures and Connect Ventures, with participation from Creative Artists Agency, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a16z Speedrun, Mayfield, A*, MVP Ventures, 359 Capital, Parable VC, and 645 Ventures.

Gray Swan Raises $40 Million Series A To Scale AI Security Platform Trusted By Frontier Labs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Gray Swan, an AI security company founded by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, announced a $40 million Series A funding round co-led by Wing Venture Capital and Madrona, with participation from Obvious Ventures, Snowflake Ventures, Hudson River Trading, Samsung Next, and existing investor Magarac Venture Partners.

Clarity RCM: Interview with Co-Founder & CEO Ashwin Krishnan About the Medical Billing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Clarity RCM is a company that provides outsourced medical billing, credentialing, and revenue cycle management services exclusively for independent dermatology practices. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Clarity RCM co-founder and CEO Ashwin Krishnan to learn more.

Refer A Friend: Interview With Founder & CEO Ryan Zeleznak About The Local Service Provider Referral Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Refer A Friend is a personal marketplace app that rewards users for successfully referring trusted local service providers to their friends. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Refer A Friend founder and CEO Ryan Zeleznak to learn more.

Mecka Raises $60 Million To Build The Data And Deployment Layer For Physical AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Mecka announced that it has raised $60 million in funding as it looks to become the data and deployment layer for physical AI. The company said the new capital will be used to scale its data infrastructure, expand into new industry verticals, and accelerate the deployment of robots in real-world environments.

Mach Industries Raises $300 Million Series C At $1.8 Billion Valuation As Defense Tech Growth Accelerates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company focused on advanced unmanned systems, announced it has raised $300 million in Series C funding at a $1.8 billion valuation. The round was led by Infinite Capital and Ribbit Capital, with participation from existing investors Bedrock Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Khosla Ventures.

DriveNets Raises $410 Million Series D To Scale Ethernet Fabric For Large-Scale AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

DriveNets announced it has secured $410 million in Series D funding, bringing its total capital raised to $1 billion. The company said the new capital will be used to expand inventory and accelerate deployment of its Ethernet-based AI fabric solutions as demand for large-scale AI infrastructure continues to grow. The funding round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, with new participation from AMD and Red Dot Capital alongside existing investors Pitango and D1 Capital Partners.

Why Lactalis Is Buying Protein Works

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

French dairy giant Lactalis has acquired UK-based nutrition brand Protein Works as part of its strategy to expand further into the rapidly growing market for protein-rich foods, sports nutrition, wellness products, and meal replacement products.

Trilogy Metals: $35.6 Million U.S. Department Of War Investment Moves Forward As Closing Deadline Extended

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Trilogy Metals announced an update on the previously disclosed $35.6 million strategic equity investment from the U.S. Department of War, extending the targeted closing date from May 31, 2026, to July 31, 2026, to allow additional time to finalize definitive transaction documentation.

Ryan Buying Svalner Atlas Advisors To Expand Its European Tax Advisory Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Svalner Atlas Advisors, an independent tax and transaction advisory firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The deal is designed to expand Ryan’s presence across the Nordic and Benelux regions while strengthening its ability to provide integrated cross-border tax and advisory services throughout Europe.

Otovo Acquires SunSystem Technology In Seventh Deal Since December 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Otovo announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire SunSystem Technology (SST), a U.S.-based provider of operations and maintenance (O&M) services for distributed energy generation assets. The proposed acquisition would expand Otovo’s U.S. presence with a nationwide service footprint and strengthen its position in solar asset maintenance, monitoring, and energy services.

Colliers Engineering Expands Québec Presence Through Pluritec Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Colliers announced that its engineering division, through Canadian platform Englobe Corporation, has entered into an agreement to acquire Québec-based engineering consulting firm Pluritec Ltd. As part of the transaction, Pluritec’s senior leadership team will become shareholders of Englobe under Colliers’ partnership model and will help guide the combined organization’s future growth. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MYR Group: $328 Million Acquisition Of Valley Electric And Comet Electric Expands Western U.S. Reach

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

MYR Group announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Valley Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Company and Comet Electric, for approximately $328 million, subject to net asset and other post-closing purchase price adjustments.

Four Corners Property Trust To Acquire Up To 102 Veterinary Properties For $268 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT), a real estate investment trust focused on net-leased restaurant and retail properties, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 102 veterinary properties operated by Mission Pet Health for up to $268 million from Shore Capital Real Estate Partners Fund I.

CordenPharma Acquires AmbioPharm To Expand Global Peptide API Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

CordenPharma announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire AmbioPharm, a U.S.-headquartered peptide API contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), in a move designed to strengthen its peptide manufacturing capabilities and expand its global production footprint.

Why Hiab Is Buying Labrie Environmental Group For $1.035 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Hiab announced an agreement to acquire Labrie Environmental Group for an enterprise value of $1.035 billion, significantly strengthening its position in the North American waste and recycling market. The deal adds a leading refuse collection vehicle manufacturer to Hiab’s portfolio and aligns with the company’s strategy of expanding into adjacent product categories and increasing its presence in North America.

Jump Partners With Equitable Advisors To Deploy AI-Powered Advisor Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Jump announced a partnership with Equitable Advisors that makes Jump the firm's AI operating system, placing intelligent automation at the center of how advisors prepare for meetings, document client interactions, and manage follow-up activities at scale.

Motorola Solutions Buying D-Fend Solutions For $1.5 Billion To Expand Counter-Drone Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Motorola Solutions announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions, a leader in counter-drone technology, for $1.5 billion. The acquisition strengthens Motorola Solutions' position in airspace security as governments, public safety agencies, and enterprises increasingly seek solutions to address unauthorized drone activity.

Ark Financial Holding To Acquire Cooper Lake Financial Corp.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Ark Financial Holding, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cooper Lake Financial Corporation, the holding company of The First National Bank in Cooper. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including shareholder approval and required regulatory approvals.

Zocks Forms AI Partnership With Hightower To Power Wealth Management Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Zocks, a privacy-first AI assistant for financial services, announced an exclusive partnership with Hightower, a national wealth management firm, making Zocks the sole AI assistant offered to Hightower financial advisors.

Dentons Appoints Diarmuid Mawe As Real Estate Partner In Dublin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Dentons announced the appointment of Diarmuid Mawe as a partner in its real estate practice in Dublin, further strengthening the firm’s real estate capabilities in Ireland.

DLA Piper Adds Construction And Real Estate Partner Geoffrey Palachuk In Seattle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

DLA Piper announced that Geoffrey Palachuk has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate practice, based in Seattle.

Latham & Watkins Adds Technology-Focused M&A Team In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that partners Andrew Boyd, Gary Brown, and Luke Rowland will join the firm's London office as partners in its M&A and Private Equity Practice. The trio brings significant experience advising public companies, private equity firms, and investors on complex cross-border corporate transactions, with a particular focus on technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, semiconductors, media, and digital sectors.

SciSparc Subsidiary NeuroThera Receives Conditional Approval for CliniQuantum Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

SciSparc announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, NeuroThera Labs, has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for its planned acquisition of approximately 54% of CliniQuantum, an Israeli technology company focused on applying quantum computing methods to clinical trial data analysis.

Sixth Street Acquires Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa For $176 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Sixth Street announced that it has acquired the 193-key Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa for $176 million from Braemar Hotels & Resorts. The transaction was completed in partnership with Riller Capital.