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Paris-based startup Lemrock announced it has raised $7 million to develop infrastructure that enables brands to distribute and sell products directly inside AI agents such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and other conversational platforms.

Fintech startup Finperks announced it has raised $4 million in a pre-seed funding round to build a global infrastructure layer for prepaid products. The round was led by Motive Partners and seed + speed Ventures. According to the company, the investors bring not only capital but also fintech expertise and global networks that support Finperks’ vision of simplifying the prepaid ecosystem.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen announced that he plans to step down as chief executive once a successor is identified, concluding an 18-year tenure leading the digital software company. Narayen shared the decision in a message to employees, noting that he has informed Adobe’s board and will work with directors in the coming months to identify the next CEO and ensure a smooth transition.

Binance.US announced the appointment of Stephen Gregory as chief executive officer, effective March 9, 2026, marking a leadership transition as the U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency platform seeks to accelerate its growth and expand its offerings for digital asset investors.

GFiber and Stonepeak announced an agreement to combine GFiber with Astound Broadband, forming a new independent fiber internet provider that will expand high-speed broadband infrastructure across the United States.

Savills announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the equity of Eastdil Secured, a global real estate investment bank, for an enterprise value of $1.1125 billion. The transaction is expected to close upon satisfaction of customary regulatory and closing conditions.

Shermco Industries announced it has acquired Power Quality Engineering (PQE), strengthening its engineering capabilities and expanding its presence in Central Texas while accelerating growth in the data center market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas company formed and managed by EIG, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with JERA Co., Inc. to acquire JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd, which holds JERA’s 0.417% interest in the Gorgon LNG project in Australia.

Ondas announced it has acquired Israel-based BIRD Aerosystems, a developer of airborne missile protection systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance technologies used by military, government and homeland security organizations worldwide. The acquisition marks Ondas’ entry into the airborne and unmanned aerial systems missile protection market. The deal adds sensing, mitigation, and mission command-and-control technologies to the company’s defense platform, expanding its capabilities across counter-UAS operations, border protection, maritime surveillance, and airspace monitoring.

Sonida Senior Living announced the completion of its previously announced $1.8 billion merger with CNL Healthcare Properties, a public non-traded real estate investment trust focused on senior housing assets. The transaction creates a combined $3.3 billion pure-play senior housing owner-operator and establishes Sonida as the eighth-largest owner of U.S. senior living assets by unit count.

HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth companies, announced the acquisition of Watershield Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of fire and rescue equipment serving municipal, wildland, and industrial customers across North America.

RBW Logistics, a third-party logistics provider specializing in warehousing, distribution, and integrated supply chain services, announced that it has acquired Metrix Logistics Group, LLC in a move designed to expand its national presence and strengthen its operational capabilities. The transaction extends RBW’s geographic footprint into the Texas market while enhancing the company’s ability to serve customers across multiple regions.

McGuireWoods announced that it has added two partners to its Los Angeles office, strengthening the firm’s securities enforcement and regulatory counseling capabilities as part of its broader West Coast expansion. The firm hired Gary Leung, the former regional director of the Los Angeles office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, along with Jodi Lopez, a nationally recognized attorney focused on accountant and auditor defense. Both attorneys joined McGuireWoods’ Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling Practice Group.

Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced that technology and cybersecurity lawyer Frankie Tam has joined its Hong Kong office as a partner in the firm’s Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. Tam advises multinational companies on a broad range of technology transactions, including outsourcing, cloud infrastructure, commercial contracts and digital transformation initiatives. Her work also spans data privacy compliance and cybersecurity matters, as well as strategic transactions involving digital currencies, central bank digital currencies and stablecoins. She has supported financial institutions and technology companies on projects related to cross-border payment systems and other fintech innovations.

Hill & Smith PLC announced that it has agreed to acquire Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Corp. for an initial cash consideration of $36 million for 80% of the company’s equity, marking an expansion of the infrastructure solutions provider’s presence in the United States. The transaction, which is subject to U.S. regulatory approvals, also includes potential additional payments for the remaining 20% of the business depending on profitability through December 31, 2031, with earn-out consideration capped at $50 million.

Royal Bank of Canada announced it has acquired Toronto-based Pinch Financial Incorporated, a fintech company offering mortgage qualification technology designed to streamline the home loan application process for Canadians.

Databricks has introduced Genie Code, an autonomous artificial intelligence agent designed to help data teams automate complex analytics, engineering, and machine learning workflows across enterprise data systems. Genie Code expands Databricks’ broader “Genie” family of AI tools and aims to shift data teams beyond code assistance toward agent-driven execution. Rather than merely generating code, the system is designed to plan, execute and maintain production data workflows under human supervision.

Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, a niche social networking platform built specifically for artificial intelligence agents, as the technology giant intensifies its push into advanced AI systems and talent, according to Reuters. The acquisition brings Moltbook’s co-founders, Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr, into Meta’s AI research division, known as Meta Superintelligence Labs. The unit is led by Alexandr Wang, the former CEO of Scale AI, and focuses on advancing next-generation AI capabilities and autonomous systems.

Creighton University announced that the Omaha-based Diabetes Care Foundation has committed $4 million to establish the Greisch Center for Enterprise Value, a new initiative designed to advance entrepreneurship and venture development across the university. The center is housed within Creighton’s Heider College of Business and will collaborate with innovators throughout every school and college at the institution.

Quadrivio Group has acquired a majority stake in French haircare company Les Secrets de Loly through its Lifestyle Fund II private equity vehicle, marking the fund’s entry into the beauty-care segment and positioning the brand for international expansion.

Uber Technologies announced a strategic partnership with Zoox to deploy purpose-built robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network, marking Zoox’s first collaboration with a third-party platform. The companies said Zoox robotaxis will begin operating through the Uber app in Las Vegas starting in summer 2026. Riders using Uber may be matched with a Zoox robotaxi on eligible trips once the service launches.

I Squared Capital is nearing $10 billion in commitments for its latest flagship infrastructure investment vehicle, underscoring strong institutional demand for assets tied to energy systems, transportation networks, and digital infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.

Salesforce announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering totaling $25 billion in senior notes as the cloud software company moves to finance a major share repurchase.

Animaj announced that it has joined the AI Futures Fund of Google, securing an investment and strategic partnership designed to accelerate the production of AI-driven children’s content for YouTube.

Meta Platforms announced plans to deploy four new generations of its in-house artificial intelligence accelerators as the company expands its custom silicon strategy to power AI workloads across its global platforms.

NVIDIA announced that it will invest $2 billion in Nebius as part of a strategic partnership to develop next-generation hyperscale cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

Cellid is a company that develops advanced display modules, including high-performance waveguides and micro-projectors for AR glasses, alongside spatial recognition software to enable lightweight, immersive augmented reality experiences. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cellid CEO Satoshi Shiraga to learn more.

Gumloop announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI automation and agent platform designed to help employees automate work tasks. The round was led by Benchmark, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, Box Group, The Cannon Project, and Shopify Ventures.

Bold Security announced that it has emerged from stealth with $40 million in funding to develop an AI-driven platform designed to secure enterprise endpoint devices. The funding round included participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Red Dot Capital Partners. The company said the capital will support expansion of its go-to-market efforts, global scaling, and continued development of its AI-powered security platform.

Microsoft announced the launch of Copilot Health, a new artificial intelligence feature designed to help users better understand their health information by bringing together medical records, wearable data, and personal health history in one place.