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Alight: Solar Developer Acquires 79 MWp Solar And 55 MW Storage Project In Denmark

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Alight announced the acquisition of a large-scale solar and battery energy storage project under development in Denmark, marking a significant expansion of its Nordic renewable energy pipeline. The project, located in Kalundborg on the island of Sjælland, combines a 79 MWp utility-scale solar park with a co-located 55 MW battery energy storage system and represents the company’s first integrated solar-plus-storage initiative in the Danish market.

OpenTable: Acquisition Of Canadian Reservation Platform Libro Expands Presence In Quebec And Beyond

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OpenTable announced that it has acquired Libro, a reservation and table management platform headquartered in Montreal, as the company looks to strengthen its footprint across Canada, particularly in Quebec.

Churchill Downs: $85 Million Deal To Acquire Preakness Intellectual Property Rights

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Churchill Downs announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property, including all trademarks and associated rights, of the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC, an affiliate of 1/ST Racing, for $85 million, subject to customary closing conditions.

Peachtree Group: $330 Million Loan Acquisitions Highlight Opportunity In Dislocated Credit Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Peachtree Group announced it has acquired more than $330 million in loans year-to-date, capitalizing on shifting dynamics in the U.S. credit markets as banks and traditional lenders reduce exposure.

Main Street Capital: $15.6 Million Follow-On Investment Supports UBM Acquisition Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Main Street Capital announced a $15.6 million follow-on investment in its portfolio company UBM ParentCo, LLC, supporting the company’s latest strategic acquisition.

Peoples Bancorp: $76.6 Million Acquisition Of Citizens National Expands Kentucky Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Peoples Bancorp and Citizens National Corporation announced a definitive merger agreement under which Peoples will acquire Citizens in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $76.6 million.

A&O Shearman: Adds Kathryn Mims In Washington, D.C. To Strengthen Antitrust Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

A&O Shearman announced that Kathryn Mims has joined the firm as a partner in its U.S. Antitrust practice, further expanding its capabilities in complex competition law matters.

Bioxtreme: Strategic Investment From Serra Holding And Plaxtreme Launch Advance Neurorehabilitation Robotics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Bioxtreme announced a new strategic investment led by Serra Holding, bringing its total funding to $15 million and supporting the global expansion of its AI-powered rehabilitation technologies alongside the launch of its next-generation device, Plaxtreme.

Humble: $24 Million Seed Round Fuels Launch Of Autonomous, Cabless Electric Freight Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Humble emerged from stealth with $24 million in seed funding to develop a new class of fully autonomous, cabless electric haulers designed to transform freight transportation. The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from Energy Impact Partners and other investors. The funding will support continued vehicle development, expansion of the company’s autonomy stack, pilot deployments, and early manufacturing efforts.

HQLAx: Strategic Investment From Fintech And Blockchain Firms To Support Growth And Canton Network Migration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

HQLAx, a digital collateral mobility solutions provider, announced that it has secured strategic minority investments from Broadridge Financial Solutions and Digital Asset as part of its Series C–1 funding round.

Exergy3: £10 Million Seed Round To Scale Industrial Heat Decarbonisation Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Exergy3, a University of Edinburgh spinout, announced it has raised £10 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its energy storage technology targeting industrial decarbonization, grid balancing, and energy security.

Audrey AI: $1.8 Million Pre-Seed To Transform Financial Auditing With Agentic AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Audrey AI announced it has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to scale its purpose-built artificial intelligence platform designed for financial auditors. The round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and Delta Partners, with participation from Enterprise Ireland, Donnchadh Casey, Conor Jones, and a group of former Big Four auditors.

ViewsML: $4.9 Million Seed Funding Raised To Commercialize AI-Powered Virtual Biomarker Staining Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

ViewsML announced it has raised $4.9 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate commercialization of its virtual biomarker staining platform. The round was led by Wittington Ventures, with participation from Continuum Health Ventures and Mayo Clinic, alongside existing investors including RiSC Capital, Debiopharm, WUTIF, Defined, and e-Fund.

White & Case Appoints Christina England-Livengood In Washington, DC To Expand Nuclear Energy And Project Finance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

White & Case announced that Christina England-Livengood has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Project Development and Finance Practice and Global Energy Industry Group, strengthening its capabilities in nuclear energy and regulatory advisory.

APi Group: Acquisition Of Wtech Fire Group Expands European Fire Suppression Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

APi Group Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wtech Fire Group, strengthening its presence in fire sprinkler and suppression services across Europe.

55ip: Investment Technology Platform Expands With T. Rowe Price Custom Models Collaboration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

55ip, a tax-smart investment technology platform and a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, announced an expansion of its investment platform through a collaboration with T. Rowe Price to deliver custom model portfolios for financial advisors.

EagleNXT: $10 Million Investment In ThirdEye Systems And U.S. Joint Venture Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

EagleNXT announced a $10 million strategic investment in ThirdEye Systems Ltd. and the formation of a new joint venture, ThirdEye USA, to expand counter-drone capabilities across North America.

Energize Capital: Interview With Co-Founder & Managing Partner John Tough About The Investment Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Energize Capital is a Chicago-based investment firm that provides capital and strategic support to accelerate the growth of software-enabled climate technology companies, focusing on decarbonization and energy transition solutions. The firm manages venture and growth equity funds, investing in firms that build software solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Energize Capital co-founder and managing partner John Tough to learn more.

F&M Bank: Appoints Shalini Singhal As Chief Information And Technology Officer To Drive Digital Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced that its subsidiary, F&M Bank, has appointed Shalini Singhal as Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO), reflecting the bank’s focus on advancing enterprise technology and innovation.

RTX: Pratt & Whitney Invests $100 Million To Expand U.S. MRO Capacity For GTF Engines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

RTX announced that its subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is investing more than $100 million to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) footprint across key U.S. facilities.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical: Ian T. Clark Named As Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ian T. Clark as Chair of the Board, subject to his election at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 2, 2026. Clark will succeed Richard A. Meier, who is retiring after two decades on the Board. The transition will take effect immediately following the Annual Meeting.

NorthWall Capital: Three Partner Promotions Strengthen European Private Credit Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

NorthWall Capital announced the promotion of Artem Kontyaev, Scott Carpenter, and Garrett Holmes to Partner, effective immediately, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s senior leadership as it continues to scale its private credit platform across Western Europe.

OSI Systems: $235 Million Homeland Defense Contract For Over-The-Horizon Radar Subsystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

OSI Systems announced it has secured an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed value of approximately $235 million to produce and integrate a homeland defense over-the-horizon radar transmit subsystem. The system is designed to support long-range tracking of multiple target types beyond traditional line-of-sight limitations, enabling enhanced situational awareness in complex operational environments.

Almanac Health: $10 Million Raised For Research-Validated Clinical AI Platform Empowering Clinicians

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Almanac Health, a research-validated clinical AI platform focused on evidence-based clinical decision support, has raised $10 million in a seed round led by F-Prime, with participation from General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners. General Catalyst previously led the company’s pre-seed round, which also included participation from Soma Capital. The new financing brings Almanac Health’s total funding to nearly $12 million.

Brev: $3.3 Million Raised For AI-Native Business Operations Platform Connecting Goals To Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Brev, an AI-native business operations platform designed to connect company goals with day-to-day execution, announced it has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Resolute Ventures, with participation from shuckerVC, Duro VC, Gaingels, and FOG Ventures.

Omni: $120 Million Series C Raised At $1.5 Billion Valuation For AI Analytics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Omni announced it has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ with participation from Theory Ventures, First Round Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and GV. The round includes a $30 million employee tender offer and represents a significant increase from the company’s $650 million valuation in March 2025.

Reed Smith: Ian Hohmeister Named Inaugural Managing Partner Of Boston Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Reed Smith announced that finance partner Ian Hohmeister has been appointed as the inaugural office managing partner of its Boston location.

Integrated Quantum Technologies: CTO Anita Oehley On How Encryption Locks Data, VEIL Protects Data By Transforming It

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Integrated Quantum Technologies’ flagship product VEIL enables enterprises to secure data before it enters ML models using a new privacy-preserving framework that removes personally identifiable information (PII), while conserving and enhancing data utility. VEIL allows for scalable innovation without tradeoffs, and is designed to withstand future quantum computing threats. The company focuses on enhancing data security, regulatory compliance, and performance for AI/ML systems. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Integrated Quantum Technologies CTO Anita Oehley to learn more.

Pudu Robotics: $150 Million At $1.5 Billion Valuation Raised For Commercial Service Robotics Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, announced that it has raised nearly $150 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above $1.5 billion. The latest raise brings the company’s cumulative funding to more than $300 million, underscoring strong investor confidence in its technology, scalability, and global market position.

Sound Long-Term Care Management: Interview With President Of Accountable Care Michael Camacho About The ACO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Sound Long-Term Care Management (SLTCM) is an enhanced-track MSSP ACO focused on long-term skilled nursing facilities and assisted living patients. Michael Camacho drives the company’s strategy and growth in providing best-in-class care to long-term and assisted living residents. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Michael Camacho to learn more.