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Kraken Acquires Backed To Advance Expansion Of Tokenized Equities Through xStocks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Kraken has reached an agreement to acquire Backed Finance AG in a deal that significantly expands the cryptocurrency platform’s presence in the fast-growing market for tokenized real-world assets. The acquisition brings the issuer of xStocks, one of the industry’s most widely used tokenized equity frameworks, directly into Kraken’s ecosystem and positions the company to accelerate issuance, trading, and settlement across global markets.

Joi + Blokes Acquires HerMD To Form One Of The Largest Virtual Women’s Health Platforms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Joi + Blokes, a Nashville-based virtual clinic specializing in menopause, longevity, and optimal healthspan, has acquired HerMD, a nationally recognized provider of evidence-based care in menopause, sexual health, and hormonal wellness. The transaction brings together two influential organizations to create one of the most expansive virtual specialty care ecosystems for women in the United States ahead of 2026.

Guide Technologies Expands With Acquisition Of Agility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Guide Technologies has strengthened its position in the manufacturing software and supply chain technology sector with the acquisition of Agility, a Cleveland-area consultancy known for its expertise in manufacturing systems, logistics solutions, and Infor XA services.

Osaic Expands With Addition Of $705 Million True Wealth Advisors And $104 Million Soundview Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Osaic, one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of two substantial independent advisory firms: True Wealth Advisors, which oversees more than $705 million in client assets, and Soundview Financial Group, which manages approximately $104 million.

Move Concierge Expands Community Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition Of LiveBy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Move Concierge has acquired LiveBy, a leading provider of hyperlocal neighborhood intelligence, further strengthening the company’s data-driven support for real estate professionals and homebuyers. The acquisition enhances Move Concierge’s ability to deliver an integrated experience that spans neighborhood exploration through the whole move-in process.

Rithm Capital Finalizes Acquisition Of Crestline To Expand Asset Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Rithm Capital has completed its acquisition of Crestline Management, marking a significant step in the firm’s plan to expand its global alternative asset management capabilities. The deal strengthens Rithm’s ambition to build an integrated and diversified platform that serves both institutional and private wealth investors with a broader suite of investment strategies.

PROG Holdings To Buy Purchasing Power In $420 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

PROG Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Purchasing Power in a transaction valued at $420 million in cash, marking one of the company’s most significant expansion moves in recent years. The acquisition is set to broaden PROG Holdings’ reach across employer channels and deepen its access to near-prime and below-prime consumers seeking transparent and flexible payment options.

Willow Wealth Introduces Evergreen Funds From Carlyle, Goldman Sachs, And StepStone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Willow Wealth has expanded its private markets offering with the addition of evergreen funds from Carlyle, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and StepStone, marking a significant enhancement to its platform as demand for institutional-caliber private market exposure continues to grow.

Bridgepoint Reinvests In Brevo Following New €500 Million Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Bridgepoint has reinvested in customer engagement software company Brevo as part of a new €500 million financing round that lifts the Paris-based business to unicorn status for the first time. The transaction marks a pivotal moment in Brevo’s evolution, reflecting both its rapid revenue expansion and its broadened global footprint.

Freenome And Perceptive Capital Merging In $330 Million SPAC Deal Backed By $240 Million PIPE

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Freenome Holdings and Perceptive Capital Solutions have agreed to merge in a transaction that will take the cancer-detection company public and provide approximately $330 million in fresh capital, assuming no redemptions. The deal includes a $240 million private investment in public equity led by Perceptive Advisors and RA Capital, alongside participation from several leading healthcare investors. Upon the closing of the transaction, PCSC will redomicile as a Delaware corporation and be renamed Freenome, Inc., with its shares expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol FRNM.

Castelion: $350 Million Series B Closed To Advance U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Castelion has raised $350 million in Series B financing to scale the domestic production of affordable hypersonic weapons, advancing one of the Pentagon’s highest modernization priorities. The Series B round was led by Altimeter Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with additional participation from Lavrock Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, First In, Space VC, Cantos, BlueYard, Avenir, Champion Hill, and Interlagos.

OTR Therapeutics: $100 Million Series A Raised To Accelerate Global Drug Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

OTR Therapeutics has emerged from stealth with the closing of a $100 million Series A financing that strengthens the company’s strategy to advance early scientific innovation into globally deployable therapies. The funding round, completed in June 2025, was backed by True Light Capital, LAV, Pfizer Ventures, and Sirona Capital.

Middleburg Completes $39.1 Million Refinance To Strengthen Its Workforce Housing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Middleburg has completed a $39.1 million refinance of Vesta Creeks Run, a stabilized workforce and affordable housing community in North Charleston, South Carolina. The financing, arranged by Newmark through Freddie Mac, reinforces the asset’s financial foundation following several years of strong operational performance and a comprehensive improvement program.

Coremont: $40 Million Strategic Investment Raised From Blue Owl

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Coremont has secured a $40 million strategic growth investment from funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, an asset manager with $295 billion in assets under management. The new funding strengthens Coremont’s position as a key technology partner for asset managers, hedge funds, and financial institutions seeking advanced portfolio management tools and real-time multi-asset class analytics.

Hopper Security: Interview With CEO Roy Gottlieb About Managing OSS Risks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Hopper Security is a cybersecurity company focused on managing risks associated with open-source software (OSS) in modern applications. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Hopper Security CEO Roy Gottlieb to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Work Excellence: Interview With Co-Founder & Managing Partner Steve Gran About Helping Businesses Align Priorities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Work Excellence helps organizations streamline their businesses by aligning priorities, breaking down silos, and using technology, coaching, and consulting to improve collaboration and results. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Work Excellence co-founder and Managing Director Steve Gran to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Mirage Digital: Interview With COO Robin Bigge & Chief Content Officer John Littell About The Product-Content Infrastructure Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Mirage Digital builds an AI-powered product-content infrastructure that helps brands automatically generate, manage, and optimize high-quality product descriptions, images, and metadata across e-commerce platforms. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Mirage Digital COO Robin Bigge and Chief Content Officer John Littell to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Socure Acquires Qlarifi To Create Real-Time BNPL Credit Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Socure has acquired Qlarifi in a move that creates a unified identity, anti-fraud, and Buy Now Pay Later credit infrastructure. The acquisition brings together Socure’s identity verification, compliance, and risk decisioning platform with Qlarifi’s real-time BNPL consumer credit database, forming a combined system designed to help lenders approve more qualified applicants, reduce fraud losses, and respond to growing regulatory expectations for transparency and consumer protection.

Trane Technologies To Acquire Stellar Energy’s Digital Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Trane Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stellar Energy’s Digital business from Stellar Energy International, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in data center thermal management.

Tyler Technologies Expands K-12 Capabilities With Acquisition Of Edulink

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Tyler Technologies has acquired Edu.Link Incorporated, a long-standing provider of educator evaluation, compliance tracking, and workflow automation solutions, in a move that broadens Tyler’s reach and strengthens its product suite for the K-12 education market.

Fastco Acquires ENVY Wheel Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Fastco Canada, a subsidiary of Groupe Touchette and a leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket alloy and steel wheels, announced the acquisition of the Envy wheel brand. The deal strengthens Fastco’s growing portfolio and reinforces its strategy to expand its footprint in the North American wheel market with products designed and engineered specifically for Canadian roads and conditions.

Cyberbay: Interview With Founder & CEO Felix Kan About The Cybersecurity Services Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Cyberbay provides cybersecurity services to protect organizations from digital threats by offering threat detection, incident response, and proactive security solutions. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cyberbay founder and CEO Felix Kan to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

HSA Bank Acquires SecureSave To Expand Its Employer Emergency Savings Offerings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank and one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare savings and spending accounts, has acquired Secure Inc., known as SecureSave, in a move that significantly expands its presence in the employer-sponsored emergency savings market. The transaction, completed on December 4, 2025, positions HSA Bank as one of the country’s largest providers of emergency savings accounts as employers increasingly seek tools that support employee financial wellness.

5 STAR BDM: Interview With CEO Grant McGaugh About The Business Development Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

5 STAR BDM is a company that helps businesses accelerate growth by providing expert business development, sales strategy, and client acquisition support. Pulse 2.0 interviewed 5 STAR BDM CEO Grant McGaugh to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

ITT To Acquire SPX FLOW In $4.8 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

ITT has reached a definitive agreement to acquire SPX FLOW for approximately $4.775 billion in cash and equity, marking one of the company’s most significant strategic moves as it advances its 2030 vision. The deal significantly expands ITT’s position in highly engineered components, adjacent flow technologies, and critical industrial equipment while enhancing its footprint across industrial, chemical, energy, health, nutrition, mining, and personal care markets.

Tigera: Interview With President & CEO Ratan Tipirneni About The Network Security And Observability Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Tigera is a company that provides Calico, a unified network security and observability platform to prevent, detect, and mitigate security breaches in Kubernetes clusters. And the company is also the creator and maintainer of Calico Open Source, the most widely adopted container networking and security solution. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Tigera President and CEO Ratan Tipirneni to learn more about the company.

Anthropic Acquires Bun To Accelerate Claude Code After Crossing $1 Billion Revenue Run Rate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Anthropic announced the acquisition of Bun, the high-performance JavaScript runtime, following a major growth milestone for Claude Code, which surpassed a one billion dollar annualized revenue run rate just six months after its public debut. The move strengthens Anthropic’s position in enterprise AI and expands the technical foundation supporting its fast-growing developer ecosystem.

Wood Partners: 19.5% Strategic Minority Investment From Itochu

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Wood Partners, one of the largest multifamily community developers in the United States, has announced that a subsidiary of Itochu Corporation has acquired a 19.5% minority stake in the company. The strategic investment introduces a major global partner to Wood Partners as the multifamily developer continues expanding its national footprint.

Clipbook: $3.3 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Vertical AI Platform For Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

Clipbook has raised a $3.3 million seed round, bringing external investment into the company for the first time as it accelerates its growth as a vertical artificial intelligence platform for strategic communications and public affairs. The round was co-led by Mark Cuban, Commonweal Ventures, and Carpenter Capital, with participation from prominent leaders across government, consulting, media, technology, and financial services.

PayRange To Acquire KioSoft In Major Unattended Retail Consolidation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2025

PayRange has agreed to acquire KioSoft Technologies in a transaction that unites two of the most widely recognized technology providers in the unattended retail sector. The companies said the combination will accelerate the modernization of millions of coin-operated and self-service machines globally while expanding digital payment capabilities and operator tools across multiple markets.