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Sentinel Global: Interview With Founder & Managing Partner Jeremy Kranz About The VC Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Sentinel Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in enterprise technology founders developing AI, blockchain, and open computing architectures to reshape global markets. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sentinel Global founder and managing partner Jeremy Kranz to learn more.

Starfighters Space: $17.5 Million Raised To Accelerate STARLAUNCH Commercial Space Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Starfighters Space announced a $17.5 million strategic equity investment led by global institutional investors as the company advances development of its STARLAUNCH airborne launch platform and broader commercial space operations.

Qurie: €2.2 Million Raised For Electrocaloric Refrigeration Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Qurie, a Freiburg-based startup developing next-generation electrocaloric cooling systems, has secured €2.2 million in Seed funding. The round was jointly backed by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Technology Transfer Fund TT49, and Aepikur GmbH.

Everis Medical: Acquisition Of Hood Laboratories Expands Head & Neck And Airway Management Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Everis Medical, a medical device company focused on Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, and adjacent surgical specialties, announced the acquisition of Hood Laboratories, a privately held medical technology company based in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The acquisition expands Everis Medical’s portfolio of ENT, airway, and thoracic devices while strengthening its position in airway management.

Prelude: $20 Million Series A Raised To Build The Onboarding And Trust Layer For The AI Age

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Prelude, a company building onboarding and trust infrastructure for the AI era, announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by 20VC, with participation from existing investors Singular, Seedcamp, Deel, and FDJ UNITED Ventures.

Engine Room: Growth Investment From Red Iron Group To Expand Life Science Finance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Red Iron Group announced a strategic growth investment in Engine Room, a finance and accounting partner focused on venture-backed life science companies. The investment is intended to support organizational expansion, enhance service capabilities throughout the client life cycle, and increase the use of technology and AI to improve client outcomes. Engine Room will continue operating independently under its existing brand and leadership structure.

CFTC: DJ Hennes Named Director Of Market Participants Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced that DJ Hennes has been appointed director of the Market Participants Division, according to an announcement from CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig.

Sound Wave Innovation: $17 Million Raised For Ultrasound Alzheimer’s Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Japanese medical startup Sound Wave Innovation has raised approximately $17 million (2.65 billion yen) in Series C financing to advance its ultrasound-based therapy for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The funding will support the completion of the company’s pivotal clinical trial, which is expected to conclude by the end of 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Boston Scientific: $1.5 Billion Investment In MiRus To Advance Novel TAVR Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Boston Scientific announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment in MiRus in exchange for an approximately 34% equity stake in the privately held medical technology company. The agreement also gives Boston Scientific an exclusive option to acquire MiRus’ investigational SIEGEL Balloon Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) system, subject to additional milestone-based payments and regulatory achievements.

Shein Reportedly Buying Everlane For $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly acquiring sustainable apparel brand Everlane in a deal valued at approximately $100 million, according to multiple reports. The acquisition marks a dramatic shift for Everlane, which built its reputation around sustainability, ethical sourcing, and “radical transparency.”

AVIAN: $2.6 Million Raised To Scale AI Thermal Monitoring For Industrial Fire Prevention

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

AVIAN announced a $2.6 million funding round led by Founderful to accelerate its mission of preventing fires and downtime in critical industrial operations.

Quantum Bridge: $8 Million Raised To Fortify Global Networks Against Quantum Threats

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Quantum Bridge Technologies announced it has closed an $8 million Series A funding round led by Primo Capital SGR to accelerate the global transition to quantum-safe cybersecurity infrastructure. The investment round included participation from Wayra, Cadenza VC, Club degli Investitori, HPE, and Bacchus Venture Capital. Combined with previous backing from investors including Alumni Ventures and the University of Toronto, Quantum Bridge has now raised a total of $16 million.

Infrawatch: $3 Million Pre-Seed Raised To Build Internet Infrastructure Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Infrawatch announced it has raised a $3 million pre-seed funding round to build what it describes as the Internet Infrastructure Intelligence Layer, a new cybersecurity platform category designed to help organizations identify and stop cyberattacks, fraud, scams, phishing, and online abuse before they happen.

CircuitHub: $28 Million Raised To Accelerate Electronics Production From Months To Days

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

CircuitHub announced it has raised $28 million in funding to expand its automated electronics manufacturing capabilities and accelerate electronics production timelines from months to days. The funding round was led by Plural and Sten Tamkivi, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $48 million.

Google: Intelligent Eyewear Launching This Fall With Gemini-Powered Features

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Google announced at Google I/O 2026 that it is launching a new category of intelligent eyewear powered by Android XR and Gemini, with audio glasses arriving later this fall. The company said the glasses are designed to provide hands-free assistance, contextual information and app integration without requiring users to constantly look at their phones.

Legrand: Malaysia Power Engineering Acquisition Expands Datacenter Infrastructure Presence In Asia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Legrand announced the acquisition of SRS Power Engineering in Malaysia, further expanding the company’s footprint in Asia and strengthening its capabilities in low- and medium-voltage power protection solutions for datacenters and industrial applications.

Deep Fission: $156 Million IPO Launched For Underground Nuclear Reactor Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Advanced nuclear energy company Deep Fission announced the launch of its proposed underwritten initial public offering of 6 million shares of common stock. The company also intends to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 shares at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Kpler: Acquisition Of African Energy Intelligence Firm CITAC Expands Trade Analytics Coverage

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Kpler announced the acquisition of CITAC, a market intelligence firm focused on Africa’s downstream energy sector, expanding the company’s suite of trade intelligence tools and strengthening its global Insight offering.

Grant Thornton Advisors: AI And Technology Services Expansion Through MCA Connect Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Grant Thornton Advisors announced it has signed an agreement to acquire MCA Connect, a consulting and technology firm focused on manufacturing and distribution companies. The deal is designed to strengthen Grant Thornton Advisors’ end-to-end digital, data and AI capabilities while expanding its technology-led advisory offerings.

Ripjar: 40% ARR Growth And Additional Investment Fuel Expansion Of AI-Native Screening Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Ripjar announced a 40% increase in annual recurring revenue over the past 12 months while also securing additional primary capital investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners, underscoring continued confidence in the company’s position within the financial crime compliance market.

Redwood Trust: $125 Million Senior Notes Offering Priced At 9.75%

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Redwood Trust announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $125 million aggregate principal amount of 9.75% senior notes due 2031. The company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $18.75 million aggregate principal amount of notes to cover over-allotments. The offering is expected to close on May 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Omnia Mechanical Group Acquires W&S Motor & Pump

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Omnia Mechanical Group has announced the acquisition of W&S Motor & Pump. The deal expands Omnia’s pump and motor capabilities while strengthening its ability to serve property owners, managers, boards, facilities teams, and commercial clients throughout the New York region.

GHO Capital And CBC Group: $21 Billion Merger To Create Major Healthcare Investment Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO) and CBC Group announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine operations and create what the companies describe as the world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment manager, with more than $21 billion in assets under management.

RFG Advisory: Interview With VP Of Technology And Operations Dr. Jordan Hutchison About The RIA

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

RFG Advisory is an award-winning Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform that empowers independent financial advisors by providing the technology, compliance, investment management, and operational support necessary to build their businesses. Pulse 2.0 interviewed RFG Advisory’s VP of Technology and Operations, Dr. Jordan Hutchison, to learn more.

Target: Jeff England Named EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain And Logistics Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Target announced that Jeff England will join the company as executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. England will report to Target chief operating officer Lisa Roath and will oversee the company’s efforts to strengthen and accelerate its global supply chain and logistics operations.

Maxio: Interview With CEO Branden Jenkins About The Financial Operations Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Maxio is a comprehensive financial operations platform that provides billing, subscription management, and revenue recognition for B2B SaaS businesses, and as CEO, Branden Jenkins leads the company’s strategic growth, product innovation, and go-to-market efforts. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Maxio CEO Branden Jenkins to learn more.

CellarTracker: Interview With Founder & CEO Eric LeVine About The Wine Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

CellarTracker is a comprehensive, community-driven wine management platform that allows users to digitize their collections, scan labels, track drinking windows, and access millions of user-generated and professional tasting notes. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CellarTracker founder and CEO Eric LeVine to learn more.

Holley Performance Brands: Sarah Apple Appointed As Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Holley Performance Brands announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. The Nashville-based automotive aftermarket company said Apple will join the senior leadership team and oversee the company’s legal function, including corporate and board governance, regulatory matters, strategic transactions and business operations.

The Siegfried Group: Michael Fox Appointed CEO As Rob Siegfried Transitions To Executive Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

The Siegfried Group announced that Michael Fox has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2026. Founder and current CEO Rob Siegfried will transition into the role of Executive Chair.

DigitalC: $4.35 Million Authorized As Cleveland Digital Equity Model Gains Momentum

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

DigitalC announced that Cleveland City Council authorized a $4.35 million performance payment after the organization exceeded its 2025 targets for expanding broadband access and digital skills training across the city.