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Hark: $700 Million Series A Raised For Personalized AI And Hardware Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Hark announced it has raised more than $700 million in Series A funding at a $6 billion post-money valuation. The oversubscribed round was led by Parkway Venture Capital and included participation from NVIDIA, AMD Ventures, ARK Invest, Brookfield, Greycroft, Intel Capital, Prime Movers Lab, Qualcomm Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Tamarack Global.

Nakamoto: Board Expanded With Appointment Of Tyler Evans

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Nakamoto announced that its Board of Directors has expanded from six to seven members with the appointment of Tyler Evans as a Class II Director, effective May 22, 2026.

DICK’S Sporting Goods: Agentic AI Coach Experience Launched For Athlete Guidance

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

DICK'S Sporting Goods announced the launch of Coach by DICK'S, an agentic AI-powered conversational experience designed to support athletes throughout their sports journeys. Integrated into the DICK'S mobile app, the new digital Coach is intended to provide tailored recommendations, training guidance, product education, and personalized support based on each athlete’s sport, goals, interests, and preferences.

Havas: Acquisition Of Format Expands Next-Generation Corporate Influence Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Havas announced the acquisition of Format in a strategic move led by Havas Paris to accelerate the development of next-generation corporate influence communications. The deal strengthens Havas Paris’ capabilities across media relations, social media, content creators, and content production as communications channels continue to evolve.

GoEngineer: Latin America Expansion Through SKA Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

GoEngineer announced the acquisition of SKA, Latin America’s leading SOLIDWORKS and engineering technology reseller, extending the company’s full-service engineering partner model into Latin America. Following the transaction, SKA will operate as SKA, a GoEngineer company.

Yosi Health: Interview With CEO Hari Prasad About The Digital Front Door Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Yosi Health is an advanced digital front door and workflow automation platform that supports the entire patient journey before, during, and after the visit, helping clinics reduce administrative burden while improving patient satisfaction. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Yosi Health CEO Hari Prasad to learn more.

AIAI Holdings: Interview With CEO Todd Furniss About The Diversified Holding Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

AIAI Holdings (Ai² Holdings) is an AI-enabled, diversified holding company that acquires, integrates, and scales businesses across multiple industries such as healthcare, civil construction, and blockchain data infrastructure by applying licensed artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and financial performance. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Ai² Holdings CEO Todd Furniss to learn more.

GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation To Accelerate Robotics And Automation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

GE Vernova announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Robotech Automation, a robotics and automation systems integrator based near Montreal, in a move designed to accelerate the company’s robotics and automation capabilities.

Mayville Engineering Company: $100 Million Public Offering Closed Following Full Underwriters’ Option Exercise

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Mayville Engineering Company announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $20.00 per share, generating total gross proceeds of approximately $100 million before underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses.

Conduent: $164 Million Public Transit Business Sale To Modaxo Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Conduent announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Public Transit business to Modaxo for $164 million as the company continues efforts to simplify its portfolio and strengthen its balance sheet.

The Motorcoach Store: $60 Million Commitment Fuels Millennium Luxury Coaches Unification

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

The Motorcoach Store announced that Millennium Luxury Coaches is joining the Motorcoach Store family, bringing together two major names in the luxury motorcoach industry under a unified growth strategy.

Soluna Holdings: $8.8 Million Acquisition Completes Full Ownership Of Project Dorothy 1 Campus

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Soluna Holdings announced it has acquired the remaining equity interest in Project Dorothy 1B (D1B) from Navitas Global for approximately $8.8 million, completing the company’s equity consolidation of the Dorothy 1 campus in Silverton, Texas.

Red Cat: Acquisition Of Quaze Technologies Expands Wireless Power Capabilities For Autonomous Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Red Cat Holdings announced it has acquired Quaze Technologies, adding wireless power transfer capabilities to its all-domain drone and robotic systems portfolio. The acquisition is designed to address one of the largest operational challenges facing autonomous systems, reliable field charging and persistent power access across air, land, and maritime environments.

HR Path: Acquisition Of TEC360 People Expands Latin America Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

HR Path announced the acquisition of TEC360 People as part of its strategy to strengthen its footprint in Latin America.

HaysMac: Corporate Finance Firm Green Square Acquisition Expands M&A Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

HaysMac, an award-winning accountancy, tax and advisory firm, announced the acquisition of Green Square, a specialist corporate finance advisory firm known for providing M&A advice to founders, management teams, and shareholders.

QatarEnergy: Offshore Uruguay Exploration Block Deals Expand South America Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

QatarEnergy has acquired participating interests in three offshore exploration blocks in Uruguay from BG International Limited, a subsidiary of Shell plc, marking the company’s first entry into Uruguay’s upstream sector.

Endologix: Pounce Thrombectomy System Acquisition Expands Vascular Intervention Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Endologix announced that it has acquired the Pounce™ Thrombectomy System from Surmodics in a transaction that closed on May 18, 2026. The acquisition expands Endologix’s vascular intervention portfolio with a fully mechanical thrombectomy platform designed for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from peripheral arteries.

Ondas: Omnisys Acquisition Strengthens AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Systems Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Ondas announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omnisys Ltd., an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software used for multi-domain defense planning and real-time battlefield decision-making. The deal represents a strategic expansion of Ondas’ software-defined autonomous defense platform as the company seeks to integrate orchestration and optimization capabilities across its growing portfolio of autonomous systems and defense technologies.

AP Technologies: Nitinol And Precision Laser Processing Added Through Blueacre Technology Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

AP Technologies announced the acquisition of Blueacre Technology, a Dundalk, Ireland-based specialist in laser micromachining and nitinol processing for the medical device industry. The acquisition expands AP Technologies’ vertically integrated catheter platform into nitinol and precision laser processing while establishing the company’s first European operation within Ireland’s medtech corridor. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

International Paper: Dover Facility Acquisition Expands East Coast Packaging Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

International Paper announced it has acquired a converting facility from Delmarva Corrugated Packaging in Dover, Delaware, strengthening the company’s position in the growing East Coast packaging market. The acquisition is expected to enhance International Paper’s manufacturing capabilities, expand its regional presence, and increase capacity for sustainable packaging solutions.

Axion Semiconductor Acquires Moov Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Axion Semiconductor announced the acquisition of Moov Technologies, an Austin-based semiconductor equipment marketplace and asset management platform serving customers in more than 55 countries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ennov: Strategic Growth Investment From Bregal Sagemount And Ardian To Expand AI-Driven Life Sciences Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Ennov, a provider of end-to-end regulatory, quality, and clinical software solutions for life sciences and healthcare organizations, announced a strategic growth investment led by Bregal Sagemount with participation from Ardian. The investment will support Ennov’s expansion plans, including accelerating AI innovation, scaling its product offering, and expanding its global go-to-market operations.

Sardine: National Bank Of Canada Partnership Expands Digital Banking Fraud Prevention Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Sardine announced a multi-year partnership with National Bank of Canada to strengthen digital banking security and improve fraud operations efficiency across the bank’s platforms.

Dr. Scholl’s Parent Company Acquires VKTRY To Expand Performance Footwear And Sports Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Yellow Wood Partners announced that its portfolio company, Scholl’s Wellness Company, the parent company of Dr. Scholl’s, has acquired VKTRY, a performance insole and footwear innovation company known for its carbon fiber insole technology. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Azio AI: $750 Million Merger Agreement With Envirotech Vehicles Backed By Fairness Opinion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

AZIO AI Corp. announced that it has executed a definitive merger agreement with Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. as part of EVTV’s strategic shift toward artificial intelligence infrastructure, data center operations, and compute capacity expansion. The transaction is structured at a $750 million valuation and is supported by an independent third-party fairness opinion.

PestCo Holdings Acquires Arizona Pest Control Provider University Termite & Pest Control

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Thompson Street Capital Partners announced that its portfolio company PestCo Holdings has acquired University Termite & Pest Control, a Tucson, Arizona-based pest management company serving both commercial and residential customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Neurosoft Bioelectronics: $7.5 Million Seed Round Closed To Advance Stretchable Brain-Computer Interfaces

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Neurosoft Bioelectronics announced it has closed a $7.5 million oversubscribed seed financing round to accelerate development of its stretchable and scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) platform. The funding will support the company’s minimally invasive neural interface technology, which has already been tested in 10 patients across clinical trials in the United States and Europe.

Valley Bank: $3.6 Billion Invested To Support Communities In 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Valley National Bancorp released its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, titled “Advancing What Matters: Driving change through agility and adaptability,” highlighting more than $3.6 billion invested in initiatives focused on affordable housing, small business growth, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment across the communities it serves.

NAVER: Clone Labs Receives Investment For AI User Intent And Decision Prediction Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

NAVER D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of NAVER, announced an investment in Clone Labs, an AI startup developing technology designed to predict user intent and automate decision-making on behalf of users. The company is building what it describes as a “User Model,” an AI system that records and analyzes users’ computer and agent usage patterns in real time to anticipate next actions and execute them autonomously.

OpenAI: S$300 Million Commitment For ‘OpenAI For Singapore’ Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

OpenAI announced the launch of “OpenAI for Singapore,” a partnership with Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) designed to support the country’s National AI Strategy. The initiative includes a commitment of more than S$300 million and marks the company’s first Applied AI Lab outside of the United States.