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VoiceLine: €10 Million Raised To Scale Enterprise-Grade Voice AI For Frontline Organizations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

VoiceLine has raised €10 million in a Series A funding round led by Alstin Capital and Peak, with participation from existing investors Scalehouse Capital, Venture Stars, and NAP. The company will use the capital to scale its AI platform, expand internationally, and accelerate growth across additional frontline-heavy industries, including pharma, medtech, food and beverage, insurance, and financial services.

Harvest Commercial Capital Merges With Community Development Investor Crossroads Impact

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Harvest Commercial Capital, LLC (HCC), a nationwide originator of owner-occupied small business real estate loans, announced that it has merged with Crossroads Impact Corp (CRSS), combining commercial lending capabilities with residential community development expertise to expand access to capital in low- to moderate-income communities.

Hexagon Completes €2.7 Billion Sale Of Design & Engineering Business To Cadence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Hexagon AB announced it has completed the previously disclosed sale of its Design & Engineering business to Cadence Design Systems for an aggregate purchase price of approximately €2.7 billion, consisting of cash and Cadence common stock.

The Lockwood Group Acquires Total Health To Expand Oncology Medical Education Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The Lockwood Group, a global health care services and pharmaceutical communications organization, announced it has acquired Total Health, a leading provider of free, in-person oncology medical education for cancer care professionals in the United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The HWP Group: Acquisition Of Market Access Consultancy Global Market Access Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The HWP Group (HWP), a medical communications and strategic consulting partner to the life sciences industry, announced it has acquired Global Market Access Solutions (GMAS), a market access and health economics consultancy with global operations. The transaction marks a key milestone in HWP’s long-term growth strategy.

OneMagnify Acquires Optimal’s Performance Marketing Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

OneMagnify, an AI-enabled marketing solutions platform backed by private equity firm Crestview Partners, announced it has acquired the Performance Marketing business of Optimal, a digital marketing partner specializing in performance media and audience data solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Franzy: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Alex Smereczniak About The Franchise Opportunity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Franzy is an AI-driven platform that matches aspiring franchise owners with franchise brands and helps them research and invest in the right opportunity. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Franzy co-founder and CEO Alex Smereczniak to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

AUI Acquires Quack AI To Expand Customer Service Agent Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Augmented Intelligence (AUI), the company behind the Apollo-1 neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence model, announced it has acquired Quack AI, a developer of AI agent technology focused on customer service. The agreement is expected to double the size of AUI’s Israeli R&D team in Tel Aviv.

NWPX Infrastructure: Acquisition Of Boughton’s Precast Expands Mountain States Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

NWPX Infrastructure, a manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, announced it has acquired Boughton’s Precast, Inc., expanding its precast concrete manufacturing capabilities in the Mountain States region. The transaction closed on February 23, 2026, and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.

Verley: €32 Million Series A Raised To Scale Precision-Fermented Whey Protein Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Verley, a Lyon-based food and nutrition ingredient company developing high-performance whey proteins through precision fermentation, has secured an oversubscribed €32 million Series A round, including non-dilutive funding, four years after its founding. The round was led by Alven, with participation from existing investors Sofinnova and Sparkfood, alongside additional non-dilutive support from BPI France.

Virginia Green Lawn Care Acquires DVH Turf Management To Expand Coastal Delaware Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Virginia Green Lawn Care announced the rebranding and acquisition of DVH Turf Management as part of its continued expansion into coastal Delaware, marking the next phase of a year-long partnership between the two companies. The move strengthens Virginia Green’s presence in the region, following its March 2025 launch of service to Delaware’s coastal communities.

Facilitron: Acquisition Of Facilities Software Firm MC²

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Facilitron announced it has acquired Management and Communication Consultants (MC²), a facilities software and consulting firm that has served school districts since the early 1980s, as the public spaces facility management platform expands its national footprint and deepens its role in facilities governance, maintenance, and lifecycle oversight.

AntGen: Interview With Founder & CEO Arun Upadhyay About The Wireless Dealer Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

AntGen is a leading National Master Agent that supports wireless dealers across the US by providing comprehensive, authorized, and strategic support for launching and operating Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, and Verizon Prepaid stores. Pulse 2.0 interviewed AntGen founder and CEO Arun Upadhyay to learn more.

OMERS Reports $8.2 Billion Net Investment Income For 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan serving Ontario’s broader municipal sector employees, reported a 2025 investment return of 6%, generating $8.2 billion in net investment income after expenses. Net assets increased to $145.2 billion as of December 31, 2025, up from $138.2 billion at the end of 2024.

Meridiam: €2.2 Billion Europe Core Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Meridiam has closed its Meridiam Infrastructure Europe Core Fund at €2.2 billion, marking a major milestone for the global infrastructure investor as it strengthens its long-term ownership strategy across Europe and launches its first retail-dedicated investment vehicle.

Gencom Acquires The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park To Expand Luxury Hotel Portfolio In Manhattan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Gencom, a U.S.-based real estate investment firm focused on luxury hospitality assets, has acquired The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, a 253-key hotel located at 50 Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan. The transaction marks Gencom’s third luxury hotel acquisition in New York City in the past 16 months and its 11th Ritz-Carlton-branded project globally.

Feltman Brothers: Interview With Design Director Sarah Fischer About The Children’s Apparel Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Feltman Brothers is a heritage children’s apparel company known for designing and manufacturing classic, heirloom-quality clothing for babies and young children, with a focus on timeless craftsmanship and traditional styles. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Feltman Brothers Design Director Sarah Fischer to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

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.