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CVC Strategic Opportunities Joins International Schools Partnership As Minority Shareholder

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Partners Group, a player in the global private markets industry, has announced a significant investment in International Schools Partnership (ISP). CVC Strategic Opportunities (CVC), a leading global private equity manager, is set to acquire a 20% minority stake in ISP.

Brookfield: $20 Billion Raised For Global Transition Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Brookfield has completed the final institutional closing of its flagship energy transition strategy, the Brookfield Global Transition Fund II (BGTF II). The fund has raised a total of $20 billion in commitments and strategic capital from a diverse group of both existing and new investors.

Sugar Free Capital: $32 Million Fund Launched To Focus On Technical Founders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Sugar Free Capital has announced the launch of its inaugural fund, which totals $32 million. This fund is designed to invest in technical founders, particularly those often associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The firm's investment strategy is distinguished by its high-conviction approach, allowing it to write lead checks into a concentrated portfolio while engaging deeply with each investment.

55 North: €134 Million Secured For Quantum Technology Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

55 North announced the first close of its inaugural Fund I, having raised €134 million out of a targeted €300 million. This significant milestone establishes 55 North as the largest dedicated venture capital fund focused exclusively on quantum technology. The fund was co-founded by three seasoned general partners: Owen Lozman, Dr. Helmut Katzgraber, and Dr. Kai Hudek, all of whom possess deep expertise in quantum and deep-tech sectors. Notable anchor investments include the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) and Novo Holdings, complemented by support from European VC firm Vsquared Ventures and U.S.-based Cambium Capital.

Switchback Medical: Strategic Investment Raised From TJC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Switchback Medical recently announced a significant strategic investment from an affiliate of TJC, L.P. TJC is a well-established private investment firm known for its collaborative approach in supporting businesses. This investment marks a major step for Switchback Medical as it merges with its affiliates, LightningCath, and Proto Lase, creating a unified platform for growth and innovation. Despite this integration, the founders and existing shareholders of all three businesses will maintain significant ownership in the newly formed company.

Valor PayTech: Strategic Investment Secured From Lovell Minnick Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Valor PayTech, an innovator in the point-of-sale software and payment technology sector, has recently secured a strategic investment from funds managed by Lovell Minnick Partners (LMP). LMP is a well-regarded private equity firm that focuses on investments in financial services, business services, and financial technology companies. This investment represents a significant milestone for Valor, marking the first time the company has raised institutional capital since its founding.

Fiveonefour: Interview With CEO Tim Delisle About The Developer Framework Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Fiveonefour is building an open-source developer framework for analytical backends, AI tooling, and the infrastructure needed to help developers rapidly productize and operationalize data. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Fiveonefour CEO Tim Delisle to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Blackstone And Lunate Launching $5 Billion GLIDE Platform For Boosting GCC Logistics Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Blackstone and Lunate have announced a strategic partnership to invest in logistics infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The collaboration will establish a new platform called Gulf Logistics Infrastructure Development Enterprise, or GLIDE, which will focus on developing, acquiring, and managing Grade A logistics assets throughout the region. GLIDE is targeting $5 billion in high-quality warehouse investments and will be supported by dedicated teams operating across the GCC.

Aventra: $3 Million Seed Funding Raised For Defense Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Aventra, a defense technology startup, has officially emerged from stealth mode with $3 million in seed funding led by Lavrock Ventures. The company was founded by former Army officers and defense tech entrepreneurs Michael Weigand, Brian Retherford, and Jessup Meng. Their mission is to address the growing need for affordable, scalable precision strike capabilities in modern warfare, especially in conflicts involving peer adversaries.

Predicta Biosciences: $23.4 Million Series A Raised To Advance Diagnostic And Therapeutic Discovery Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Predicta Biosciences, a precision oncology company focused on developing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic discovery tools, has announced the close of a $23.4 million Series A funding round. The funding round was oversubscribed and led by Engine Ventures, with participation from Illumina Ventures, Lightchain Capital, Mass General Brigham Ventures, ACS BrightEdge, Binney Street Capital of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Myeloma Solutions Fund.

EQT: Jean Eric Salata Nominated As Chairperson Of Board In 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

EQT has announced that Jean Eric Salata has been nominated to become the next Chairperson of its Board, pending approval at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in May 2026 and subject to regulatory clearance. This nomination marks a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest private equity firms.

Summer Robotics: Series A Funding Raised For Vision-Guided Robots

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Summer Robotics has announced the first closing of its Series A financing round, led by Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials. The round also included participation from Solasta Ventures, NAVER D2SF, and other investors.

Bain Capital: PE Fund Fund XIV Closed $14 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Bain Capital has completed fundraising for its latest flagship private equity fund, Bain Capital Fund XIV, securing a total of $14 billion in commitments. Of that amount, approximately $11.8 billion came from external investors, surpassing the firm’s original target of $10 billion. The remaining capital was contributed by Bain Capital-related entities, which collectively remain the fund’s largest investor—a tradition that has been consistent across the firm’s history.

MAI: $25 Million Raised To Launch AI Agents That Automate Performance Marketing For Small Businesses

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

MAI, a company focused on automating performance marketing with artificial intelligence, has launched its flagship product and announced a $25 million seed funding round. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins, with additional participation from Gaorong Ventures, UpHonest Capital, and other investors. This funding will be used to grow MAI’s product and engineering teams and accelerate the development of its AI agent platform.

Apollo To Buy Eagle Creek Renewable Energy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Apollo has announced that its managed funds have agreed to acquire Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, a prominent independent operator of hydroelectric facilities in the United States. The financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. This acquisition marks a strategic move by Apollo to deepen its footprint in renewable energy infrastructure.

Dashmote: $6 Million Series A Raised To Advance DashSalesAI And Expand Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Dashmote, an AI-based data analytics platform, has announced a $6 million Series A1 funding round co-led by Blossom Street Ventures and Rabobank. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $14 million.

Meridiam: Over $1.8 Billion Raised For Infrastructure Fund MINA IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Meridiam has announced the close of its fourth-generation North American infrastructure fund, MINA IV, securing over $1.8 billion in commitments. The fund exceeded its initial $1.7 billion target. It surpassed the size of its predecessor, MINA III, reflecting strong investor confidence in Meridiam’s long-term strategy and execution capabilities amid a complex market environment.

SEI: Dave Langdale Named As Chief Revenue Officer For U.S. Private Banking Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

SEI has announced the appointment of Dave Langdale as Chief Revenue Officer for its U.S. Private Banking business, effective January 1, 2026. In this new role, Langdale will report to Sanjay Sharma, Global Head of SEI’s Private Banking business and CEO of SEI International. He will be responsible for leading sales and client service, while shaping and executing growth strategies aimed at expanding the business through new and existing clients, as well as diversifying revenue streams.

Phaidra: Over $50 Million Series B Raised For Building AI Agents For AI Factories

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Phaidra, a company focused on building AI agents to manage and optimize data centers built for AI workloads, has announced a Series B funding round exceeding $50 million. The round was led by Collaborative Fund, with participation from Helena, Index Ventures, NVIDIA, Sony Innovation Fund, and other strategic investors.

White Mountains Selling Bamboo To CVC In $1.75 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

White Mountains Insurance Group has announced a definitive agreement to sell a controlling interest in Bamboo (a data-driven insurance distribution platform focused on homeowners' coverage in California and Texas) to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. The deal values Bamboo at $1.75 billion and is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions. Notably, the deal is not contingent on financing.

Apricot: Series A Funding Raised To Expand AI-Based Documentation Platform For Post-Acute Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Apricot, an AI-native documentation platform focused on transforming post-acute care, has announced the close of its Series A funding round, led by Insight Partners.

Ardian To Buy Energia Group In Major Energy Infrastructure Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Investment firm Ardian has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Energia Group from I Squared Capital. Energia is one of Ireland’s largest energy utilities, serving nearly 900,000 homes and businesses across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Augment Me: Interview With Founder Sameer Yami About The Neuro AI Agent Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

Augment Me is a company that creates a Neuro AI Agent called WotNow?!, which uses a phone's camera to monitor biometric signals, translating them into insights to improve focus, productivity, and mental well-being for students and professionals. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Augment Me founder Sameer Yami to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Fifth Third To Buy Comerica For $10.9 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2025

Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica have announced a definitive merger agreement under which Fifth Third will acquire Comerica in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion. Comerica shareholders will receive 1.8663 shares of Fifth Third for each Comerica share, or about $82.88 per share based on Fifth Third’s closing price on October 3, 2025.

Einride: $100 Million Raised For Scaling Autonomous Freight Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2025

Einride, a Swedish technology company transforming road freight with digital, electric, and autonomous solutions, has raised approximately $100 million in funding. The round includes contributions from both existing and new investors, led by EQT Ventures and an asset management firm based on the West Coast of the United States.

Composite: $5.6 Million Seed Funding Secured To Automate Browsers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2025

Composite, a company focused on eliminating repetitive digital tasks, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross of NFDG, with additional support from Menlo Ventures and Anthropic’s Anthology Fund.

MediView: $24 Million Series A Raised For Transforming Surgical Navigation With AR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2025

MediView XR, a medtech company pioneering the use of augmented reality for surgical navigation and imaging, has announced the close of its $24 million Series A funding round. The funding round was led by GE HealthCare and joined by Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Edge Ventures, Emplify Health’s investment arm, and JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund.

Proximity Works: Interview With Founder, Chairman, And CEO Hardik Jagda

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2025

Proximity Works is a company that provides AI-based custom software development services, focusing on solving complex engineering and performance challenges for growth-stage and enterprise companies in sports, media, and entertainment. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Proximity Works founder, chairman, and CEO Hardik Jagda to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

CBSET: Majority Stake Raised From Arlington Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 5, 2025

Arlington Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in the Washington, D.C. area, has announced a majority growth investment in Concord Biomedical Sciences and Emerging Technologies (known as CBSET). This Boston-area company is a recognized leader in translational research and product development services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and broader biomedical research sectors.

Circuitry.ai: Seed Funding Closed For Advancing Decision Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 5, 2025

Circuitry.ai, a company focused on transforming service operations for manufacturers of complex and mission-critical equipment, has announced the closing of its seed funding round. The investment was led by DeepWork Capital, an early-stage venture firm based in Central Florida, and joined by Florida Opportunity Fund, Lasagna, and Lookout Ventures.