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Sterling Infrastructure Acquires Stone Ridge Contracting To Expand E-Infrastructure Services Into The Pacific Northwest

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Sterling Infrastructure announced the acquisition of Stone Ridge Contracting, a Pocatello, Idaho-based site development contractor. Following the transaction, Stone Ridge will become part of Sterling’s E-Infrastructure Solutions segment.

NS/TX Industries Raises $10.5 Million To Scale Alternative Protein Manufacturing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

NS/TX Industries, the manufacturing technology company behind NEW/SCHOOL FOODS, announced that it has secured $10.5 million in Series A financing and non-dilutive grants to expand its alternative protein manufacturing platform and begin construction of its V2 Assembly Line.

Hypha Raises $50 Million Seed Round As It Emerges From Stealth To Build AI-Native Asset Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Hypha announced that it has emerged from stealth with a $50 million seed round to accelerate development of its AI-native asset intelligence platform. The company is focused on transforming fragmented investment workflows into structured, actionable insights across the asset lifecycle.

Coram AI Raises $35 Million Series B To Accelerate AI-Native Physical Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Coram AI announced that it has raised $35 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $66 million. The round was co-led by Ansa Capital and Battery Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, 8VC, and Mosaic Ventures.

KOHO Raises C$130 Million At C$1.33 Billion Valuation To Support Growth And Banking License Pursuit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

KOHO announced that it has raised C$130 million, valuing the Canadian financial technology company at C$1.33 billion. The funding represents a major step in the company’s effort to secure a federal banking license in Canada and continue expanding its suite of financial products.

Ares Raises $12.7 Billion For Asset-Based Finance Strategy And Pathfinder Fund III Closes At $8.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Ares Management announced the final closing of Ares Pathfinder Fund III at $8.5 billion in limited partner commitments, exceeding its $6.5 billion target and establishing the fund as the largest global asset-based finance fund in the market. The oversubscribed vehicle closed at its increased hard cap less than six months after launching in January 2026.

Toloka: Interview With CEO Olga Megorskaya About The Training Data Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Toloka provides high-quality training data for AI models and agents by combining human expertise with AI-powered data annotation and crowdsourcing. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Toloka CEO Olga Megorskaya to learn more.

Inside TENEX.ai’s AI‑Native, Human‑Led SOC: A Conversation With CEO Eric Foster

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

TENEX.ai operates an AI-native cybersecurity platform that uses artificial intelligence to autonomously triage, investigate, and respond to cyber threats at machine speed, freeing human analysts to focus on complex, strategic security judgments. Pulse 2.0 interviewed TENEX.ai co-founder and CEO Eric Foster to learn more.

GCH Technologies: Interview With Co-Founder & COO Cliff Holsenbeck About The Infrastructure Platform Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

GCH Technologies delivers transformative and modernized infrastructure platforms for the telecommunications industry, notably operating the modernized U.S. Short Code Registry. Pulse 2.0 interviewed GCH Technologies co-founder and COO Cliff Holsenbeck to learn more.

MatSing: Interview With EVP Leo Matytsine About The Telecommunications Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Mile Marker Acquires LIFT To Expand Content Marketing and Creative Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Mile Marker announced the acquisition of performance content and creative agency LIFT, strengthening its ability to integrate media, content, technology, and data into a unified system designed to drive growth and improve marketing performance across the customer journey.

E3 Lithium Secures Up To $36.5 Million In Canadian Federal Support To Advance Clearwater Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

E3 Lithium announced that it has executed a contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative, confirming up to $36.5 million in non-repayable funding to accelerate development of its Clearwater Project in Alberta. The funding will support the final phase of the company’s Demonstration Facility and engineering activities required to complete the project’s feasibility study ahead of a final investment decision.

Chase Corporation Acquires Sheldahl To Expand Aerospace and Electronics Materials Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Chase Corporation announced the acquisition of Sheldahl from Flex, strengthening its position in engineered materials for high-reliability applications and expanding its capabilities in specialized thin-film technologies serving aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical markets.

Vinyl Equity Raises $20 Million Series A to Modernize Capital Markets Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Vinyl Equity, a financial technology infrastructure company and SEC-registered transfer agent, announced a $20 million Series A financing led by Jump Capital, with participation from MUFG Innovation Partners and continued support from existing investors including Index Ventures, Spark Capital, Infinity Ventures, and Cambrian Fintech.

Golden Analytics Raises $14 Million Seed Extension Following Strong Early Demand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Golden Analytics, an AI-native analytics platform, announced a $14 million seed extension led by Insight Partners, bringing its total seed funding to $21 million. Existing investors NEA and Madrona also continue to support the company.

CeQur Raises $100 Million Series E To Expand Growth Of CeQur Simplicity Insulin Patch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

CeQur, a company focused on simplifying mealtime insulin delivery for people with diabetes, announced the closing of a $100 million Series E financing round. The funding reflects continued investor confidence in the company’s commercial progress, clinical results, and the growing adoption of its CeQur Simplicity wearable insulin patch.

Earlytrade Raises $25 Million To Bring Agentic AI To Construction Payments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Earlytrade, a fintech platform focused on working capital management for the construction industry, announced new funding that brings its total capital raised to $25 million. The Series A round was led by S3 Ventures and Brick & Mortar Ventures and will support U.S. expansion and the integration of agentic AI into the company’s marketplace infrastructure.

Standard Bots Raises $200 Million Series C At $1 Billion Valuation To Scale AI-Native American Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Standard Bots, the largest U.S. manufacturer of AI-native industrial robots, announced a $200 million Series C financing led by RoboStrategy and existing investor General Catalyst, valuing the company at $1 billion.

Google: New Gemini Features Help Small Businesses Manage Operations And Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Google announced a series of new Gemini capabilities designed specifically for small businesses, introducing Google Business Profile integration and Business notebooks to turn Gemini into a more personalized AI assistant for entrepreneurs.

Ezurio Acquires Gateworks To Expand Embedded Compute Portfolio Into Mission-Critical Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Ezurio announced the acquisition of Gateworks Corporation, a California-based designer and manufacturer of rugged industrial single board computers, expanding its embedded compute capabilities into defense, aerospace, railway, smart energy, and industrial automation markets.

Danaher Completes Acquisition Of Masimo to Expand Diagnostics Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Danaher announced the completion of its acquisition of Masimo Corporation, adding the pulse oximetry and patient monitoring specialist to its Diagnostics segment and strengthening its capabilities in acute care settings.

Dana To Combine With Eaton’s Mobility Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Dana Incorporated announced a definitive agreement to combine with Eaton’s Mobility business in a transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion, creating a global powertrain systems company with an enterprise value exceeding $10 billion and estimated 2026 pro forma revenue of approximately $11 billion.

Fernando Sánchez Servitje Acquires Legion Advertising and Unveils Growth Strategy for Multicultural Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Legion Advertising announced that Fernando Sánchez Servitje has acquired the agency and now serves as its sole owner and CEO, positioning the 25-year-old firm for expanded growth across U.S. Hispanic and cross-border markets.

Flux Raises $5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Engineering Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Flux announced that it has raised $5 million in new funding led by Calibrate Ventures, with participation from existing investors True Ventures and Glasswing Ventures, to accelerate development of its code-first engineering intelligence platform as artificial intelligence reshapes software development.

Leon Capital Group: $10.76 Million Preferred Equity Investment Marks Entry Into Real Estate Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Leon Multifamily and Leon Financial, subsidiaries of Leon Capital Group, announced a $10.76 million preferred equity investment in a Class A apartment community in Naperville, Illinois, marking the company’s entry into the real estate credit market and its first investment in the Midwest.

J.S. Held Acquires Shechter & Everett To Expand Family Law Forensic Accounting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

J.S. Held announced the acquisition of Shechter & Everett, a Florida-based forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm with more than 60 years of combined experience supporting family law matters and complex commercial disputes.

QBit Semiconductor Acquires 60% Stake in SinChip To Expand Global ASIC Design Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

QBit Semiconductor announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Singapore-based SinChip Technology, expanding its ASIC design services capabilities and strengthening its presence in high-growth markets, including Edge AI, high-performance computing, optical communications, and automotive semiconductors.

Spencer Stuart Expands Swiss Presence Through Integration of Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Spencer Stuart announced an agreement to integrate Zurich-based leadership advisory firm Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates into its global organization, strengthening its position in Switzerland and expanding its advisory capabilities across key markets.

Coincheck Group Completes $65 Million Strategic Investment From KDDI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026

Coincheck Group announced the completion of a strategic investment by Japanese telecommunications company KDDI, which purchased newly issued shares worth approximately $65 million and acquired a 14.9% ownership stake in the digital asset platform provider.

Fearn Raises $5.5 Million Seed Round To Accelerate AI-Powered Patent Drafting Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 11, 2026