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Vendis Capital: €100 Million First Close For €150 Million Transition Small-Cap Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Vendis Capital has announced the successful first closing of Vendis Transition, its new €150 million small-cap fund, securing commitments of more than €100 million.

Baker Street Advisors Appoints Christopher Wilkens As CEO, Names Peter Hand Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Baker Street Advisors, a San Francisco-based SEC-registered investment advisor with $20 billion in client assets under advisement, has appointed Christopher Wilkens, CFA, to the newly created role of chief executive officer and named Peter Hand, the firm’s chief investment officer, as partner, effective immediately. The wealth management firm’s partnership now includes 11 executives.

Altruist: $4 Billion RIA Gerber Kawasaki Selects Wealth Platform To Power Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Altruist, a tech-forward wealth platform for independent advisors, announced that Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, a Santa Monica-based registered investment advisor managing more than $4 billion in client assets, has selected Altruist as a custodial partner as the firm enters a new phase of expansion.

Wing: Interview With Co-Founder & CMO Roland Polzin About The B2B Marketplace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Wing Assistant is a managed B2B marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses with vetted, AI-enhanced remote talent for administrative and operational tasks. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Wing Assistant co-founder and CMO Roland Polzin to learn more.

Seven Bridges Wealth Advisors Launches As Full-Service Independent Wealth Management Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Seven Bridges Wealth Advisors announced it is launching as a full-service independent firm, marking a significant transition from its previous affiliation with Ameriprise Financial. The advisor-owned and led practice previously managed $1 billion in total client assets and will now operate under a multi-custodial model, leveraging NewEdge Advisors as its platform partner.

Arcline To Acquire Aerospace And Defense Equipment Provider Hydraulics International

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $20 billion in assets under management, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydraulics International, Inc., a provider of ground support equipment, mobile test systems, and specialized pumps for aerospace, defense and industrial applications.

Shamrock Capital Acquires Creative Agency Mutiny

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on media, entertainment, communications, and related sectors, has acquired Mutiny, a creative agency specializing in connecting global publishers and brands with gaming audiences. The deal was made through Shamrock Capital’s Clover Fund I, LP, the firm’s inaugural small-cap private equity vehicle, which was raised in 2024.

Manulife: $130 Million Refinancing Led For Water Services Platform Sylmar Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners, the private credit platform of Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, announced it is acting as administrative agent and sole lender on a $130 million senior secured credit facility for Sylmar Group.

Bitwise: $2.2 Billion Staked Assets Provider Chorus One Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto asset manager with more than $15 billion in client assets, announced it has acquired Chorus One, an institutional staking provider with over $2.2 billion in staked assets, in a move designed to significantly expand the capabilities of its staking division, Bitwise Onchain Solutions.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the middle-market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired Security 101, a provider of commercial security integration services headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

On Track Partners Acquires Carey’s Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

On Track Partners has acquired Carey's Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors, a provider of seamless gutter systems and garage door installation, service, and repair serving southern Wisconsin. The transaction marks a continued expansion effort across the Midwest for the garage door services platform.

Global Clean Energy Acquires Flamelit To Accelerate AI-Driven Resilience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Global Clean Energy announced it has acquired Flamelit, a mission-driven AI and data science firm focused on delivering responsible, production-ready artificial intelligence systems that transform complex data into actionable decisions for public-good applications.

Hilb Group Marks 200th Deal For Insurance Brokerage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The Hilb Group has completed its 200th acquisition with the addition of a South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency, further expanding its footprint across the Southeast.

Thompson Safety Acquires Fulshear Fire Protection To Expand Greater Houston Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Thompson, a national provider of fire protection and workplace safety services, announced the acquisition of Fulshear Fire Protection, a Houston-area fire protection company recognized for its deep industry experience and strong regional customer base.

Evoke Security: $4 Million Pre-Seed Raised For Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Evoke Security, a cybersecurity startup focused on securing the agentic workforce, has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, with participation from Red Cell Partners. The company said the capital will support its mission to provide security teams with visibility and control over AI agents operating across enterprise environments.

YVL Capital Partners Launches In Dubai

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

YVL Capital Partners, an AI-native venture capital firm and studio, has officially launched in Dubai after building significant pre-launch momentum through ecosystem partnerships and global engagements across the Middle East and leading innovation hubs worldwide.

Kris@Work: $3 Million Seed Raised By AI-Native GTM Execution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Kris@Work, an AI-native go-to-market execution platform for enterprise revenue teams, announced it has raised $3.0 million in seed funding led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from JN Capital & Growth Advisory and several angel investors.

Koah: $20.5 Million Series A Raised For AI-Native Monetization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Koah has raised $20.5 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native advertising infrastructure, positioning itself as what it calls the “AdSense for AI.” The round was led by Theory Ventures and brings the company’s total funding to more than $26 million following a $5 million seed round in September 2025.

Handl Health: $14.2 Million Series A Raised To Reform Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Handl Health, a technology platform focused on redesigning employer-sponsored health insurance to lower costs and improve patient outcomes, has raised $14.2 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate structural change across the U.S. healthcare system.

Turbine: $25 Million Series B Raised For Virtual Biology Platform And Immunology Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Turbine, a virtual biology company focused on AI-powered drug discovery, announced it has raised $25 million in a Series B financing round led by Interactive Venture Partners, with participation from Beiersdorf AG and existing investors including MSD Global Health Innovation, Accel, and Mercia. The company also unveiled its first immunology-focused partnership with a top 10 pharmaceutical company as it broadens its platform beyond oncology.

Pathwork: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Ian Levinsky About The Life And Annuities Insurance Modernization Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Pathwork is an AI-native platform that modernizes life and annuities insurance distribution by using AI to streamline underwriting, automate complex workflows, and accelerate policy placement for brokers and carriers. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Pathwork co-founder and CEO Ian Levinsky to learn more.

Slang AI: $36 Million Series B Closed For Hospitality Voice AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Slang AI, an AI platform purpose-built for the hospitality industry, announced it has raised $36 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $68 million to date. The round was led by US Venture Partners and included $28 million in equity and $8 million in debt. Additional participants included Thayer Investment Partners, Claire Hughes Johnson, as well as existing investors Homebrew, Stage 2 Capital, Active Capital, Wing VC, Collide Capital, and Underscore VC.

EMED Technologies: $8 Million Raised For Advancing Innovation And Scale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

EMED Technologies announced that its subsidiary has closed an $8 million equity financing round led by a multibillion dollar healthcare company, strengthening the unit’s balance sheet and positioning it for its next phase of strategic growth.

Centauri Therapeutics: £6 Million Raised For Advancing Antimicrobial Candidate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Centauri Therapeutics Limited, an immunotherapy company developing novel treatments for infectious diseases, has secured £6 million from AMR Action Fund, extending its Series A financing to £30 million. The funding will support completion of Phase I clinical studies for CTX-187, the company’s lead clinical candidate in its ABX-01 programme, and expand research activities in preparation for Phase II development.

SambaNova: $350+ Million Series E Raised As AI Infrastructure Company Unveils SN50 Chip And Intel Collaboration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

SambaNova has introduced its SN50 AI chip, which the company says delivers up to 5x the maximum speed of competitive chips, while also announcing a planned multi-year collaboration with Intel and more than $350 million in strategic Series E financing.

Slate Medicines: $130 Million Series A Raised To Advance Anti-PACAP Migraine Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Slate Medicines, a privately held biotech company developing next-generation therapeutics for headache disorders, has launched with the close of a $130 million series a financing and the in-licensing of SLTE-1009, an anti-PACAP monoclonal antibody from DartsBio Pharmaceuticals (Guangdong), Ltd.

CyberProof: Interview With CEO And CISO Tony Velleca About The Managed Detection And Response Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

CyberProof, a UST company, delivers AI-powered Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and advanced, threat-led defense strategies to help global enterprises anticipate, detect, and respond to cyber threats more efficiently. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CyberProof CEO and UST Chief Information Security Officer Tony Velleca to learn more.

Axelera AI: Over $250 Million Raised For Global Expansion Of AI Semiconductor Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Axelera AI, a European AI semiconductor company focused on edge and data center acceleration, announced it has secured more than $250 million in new funding to accelerate global commercial growth. The round was led by funds managed by Innovation Industries, with participation from new investors including BlackRock and SiteGround Capital, as well as existing backers Bitfury, CDP Venture Capital, European Innovation Council Fund, SFPIM, Invest-NL, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Verve Ventures.

Brevet Capital: $150 Million Senior Construction Loan Closed For Wharton Piers Residential Tower In Philadelphia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Brevet Capital has closed a $150 million senior construction loan from Banco Inbursa to finance the development of Building A at Wharton Piers, a major mixed-use waterfront project in South Philadelphia.

Letter AI: $40 Million Series B Raised For AI-Native Revenue Enablement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Letter AI, an AI-native revenue enablement platform for enterprise go-to-market teams, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Battery Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Lightbank, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, and existing investors. The round comes just four months after the company’s previous raise and reflects accelerating enterprise demand for AI-driven platforms designed to improve deal outcomes.