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Raytheon Receives $1.2 Billion Contract To Provide Patriot Air Defense System To Switzerland

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 5, 2023

Raytheon Technologies has received a $1.2 billion foreign military sales contract from the U.S. Army to provide Switzerland with the Patriot air defense system.

Multi-Chain Liquidity And Data Gateway Company LI.FI Raises $17.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Apr 5, 2023

LI.FI - a leading multi-chain liquidity and data gateway - announced that it has raised $17.5 million in a Series A fundraising co-led by CoinFund and Superscrypt.

Trading And Investing Company Sarna Raises Over $2.5 Million Total Funding

By Annie Baker ● Apr 5, 2023

Sarna is a trading and investing platform that announced new seed investments totaling over $2.5 million from VC firms.

Next-Generation Edge Services Company Graphiant Secures $62 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2023

Graphiant - provider of next-generation edge services - announced the closing of a $62 million Series B funding round based on the company's strong traction in both enterprise and service provider markets.

This New Google Flights Feature Guarantees A Lower Price

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2023

Google announced new travel features on Google Flights earlier this week, including a price guarantee badge for booking flights.

Adludio Raises £2 Million To Deliver Premium Mobile Ads

By Noah Long ● Apr 5, 2023

Adludio - a global AI-powered platform delivering attention-led and data-driven mobile advertising - announced it had secured a further £2 million investment.

Goldman Sachs Announces One Million Black Women Deployed Over $2.1 Billion In Philanthropic Capital

By Annie Baker ● Apr 5, 2023

The Goldman Sachs Group announced that One Million Black Women has deployed over $2.1 billion in investment capital and more than $23 million in philanthropic capital to 137 organizations.

Everest Group: How This Firm Helps Clients Address Market Challenges And Strengthen Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2023

Everest Group is a firm that is known for applying research to day-to-day business problems. To learn more about the firm, Pulse 2.0 interviewed Udit Singh, Practice Director of Information Technology Services at Everest Group.

Wellness Technology Company Sensate Raises $3.2 Million

By Annie Baker ● Apr 5, 2023

Sensate - a wellness technology company that created a relaxation device+app turning the tide on stress - announced that it closed $3.2 million in a seed round of funding in February led by Incisive Ventures.

E-Commerce Solutions Company Glopal Secures €20 Million

By Noah Long ● Apr 5, 2023

Glopal - a leading provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions - announced that it has raised €20 million in a Series A funding round led by Hi Inov.

SafeSize Secures €14 Million To Help People Find Perfect Fitting Shoes

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 5, 2023

SafeSize - a retail tech company that is helping people find the perfect fitting shoes in physical and online stores - announced that it has raised €14 million in Series B funding.

Northpond Labs Invests In Wyss Institute’s Lab-On-A-Molecule Drug Discovery Project

By Noah Long ● Apr 5, 2023

The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Northpond Labs - which is the research-and-development affiliate of Northpond Ventures - have entered into an agreement where Northpond Labs will support the Institute’s “Lab-on-a-Molecule” project.

MPowered Capital Announces Final Close Of Access Fund I At $110 Million

By Annie Baker ● Apr 4, 2023

MPowered Capital - a women-led, independently-managed investment firm - has announced the final close of MPowered Capital Access Fund I with $110 million in committed capital

Extra Space Storage And Life Storage Merging In $12.7 Billion Deal: Details

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) and Life Storage, Inc. (NYSE: LSI) announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement by which Extra Space will acquire Life Storage for $12.7 billion.

CrossAmerica Partners Signs A New $925 Million Credit Facility

By Noah Long ● Apr 4, 2023

CrossAmerica Partners LP has announced that it entered into an amended and restated 5-year Revolving Credit Facility agreement with a syndicate of lenders led by Citizens Bank, N.A. This Amended Facility provides a borrowing capacity of up to $925 million.

UserTesting And UserZoom Merging To Create Experience Research Powerhouse

By Noah Long ● Apr 4, 2023

Video-based human insight leader UserTesting and UX insights leader UserZoom have announced a merger. This new company will use the UserTesting company name and be led by the current UserTesting Chief Executive Officer Andy MacMillan, and a combined executive team.

Eli Health Raises $5 Million To Enhance Women’s Lifelong Health

By Annie Baker ● Apr 4, 2023

Eli - a healthcare company committed to enhancing women's lifelong health through saliva-based hormone testing - announced that it raised CAD $5 million in a new funding round to drive its next phase of growth.

Team8: How This Firm Employs A Unique Foundry Venture Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

Team8 is an Israel-based venture firm that builds and invests in companies that specialize in cybersecurity, data, fintech, and digital health. To learn more about the firm, Pulse 2.0 interviewed Team8 VP of Marketing Asaf Azulay.

Continuous Integration Optimization Company Redefine.dev Secures $8.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Apr 4, 2023

Redefine.dev announced that it has emerged from stealth with $8.5 million as a seed round of funding led by Gillot Capital.

Quantexa: $129 Million Funding And $1.8 Billion Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Apr 4, 2023

Quantexa - a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors - announced that it has completed a $129 million Series E funding round. This latest funding round secures the British company’s unicorn status with a valuation of $1.8 billion.

How White Knight Labs Is Becoming A Go-To Cyber Consultancy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

White Knight Labs is a cyber security consultancy that specializes in offensive cyber engagements. The company is headed by Greg Hatcher, an entrepreneur who transitioned from the military in 2017. To learn more about the company, Pulse 2.0 interviewed Greg Hatcher.

Push Security Raises $15 Million To Scale SaaS Protection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

Push Security - a company that is simplifying SaaS security for modern IT and cybersecurity teams - announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

Mars To Buy Heska For $1.3 Billion: Details

By Annie Baker ● Apr 4, 2023

Mars, Incorporated and Heska Corporation announced this week that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars will acquire Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products for $120 per share.

Endeavor To Merge UFC And WWE As Part Of $21 Billion Deal: Details

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a new publicly listed company consisting of two iconic complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE. And upon the close, Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company.

PxE Holographic Imaging Raises $6.5 Million To Bring Depth And Infrared Capabilities To Sensors At Lower Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

PxE Holographic Imaging - a company that develops holographic imaging cameras - announced that it comes out of stealth with a $5.4 million Seed Round led by KDT - Koch Disruptive Technologies (the technology investment arm of Koch Industries) and M Ventures (the venture investment arm of Merck).

Ovintiv Buying Core Midland Basin Assets For $4.275 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2023

Ovintiv announced it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire substantially all leasehold interest and related assets of Black Swan Oil & Gas, PetroLegacy Energy, and Piedra Resources (NMB sellers), which are portfolio companies of funds managed by EnCap Investments L.P. in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $4.275 billion.

nVent Electric Buying ECM Investors For $1.1 billion

By Annie Baker ● Apr 3, 2023

nVent Electric has entered into a definitive agreement to buy ECM Investors, LLC, the parent of ECM Industries, LLC, for a purchase price of $1.1 billion, subject to customary adjustments. ECM Industries is a leading provider of high-value electrical connectors, tools and test instruments, and cable management.

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Raytheon Receives $1.2 Billion Contract To Provide Patriot Air Defense System To Switzerland

Multi-Chain Liquidity And Data Gateway Company LI.FI Raises $17.5 Million

Trading And Investing Company Sarna Raises Over $2.5 Million Total Funding

Next-Generation Edge Services Company Graphiant Secures $62 Million

This New Google Flights Feature Guarantees A Lower Price

Adludio Raises £2 Million To Deliver Premium Mobile Ads

Goldman Sachs Announces One Million Black Women Deployed Over $2.1 Billion In Philanthropic Capital

Everest Group: How This Firm Helps Clients Address Market Challenges And Strengthen Strategies

Wellness Technology Company Sensate Raises $3.2 Million

E-Commerce Solutions Company Glopal Secures €20 Million

SafeSize Secures €14 Million To Help People Find Perfect Fitting Shoes

Northpond Labs Invests In Wyss Institute’s Lab-On-A-Molecule Drug Discovery Project

MPowered Capital Announces Final Close Of Access Fund I At $110 Million

Extra Space Storage And Life Storage Merging In $12.7 Billion Deal: Details

CrossAmerica Partners Signs A New $925 Million Credit Facility

UserTesting And UserZoom Merging To Create Experience Research Powerhouse

Eli Health Raises $5 Million To Enhance Women’s Lifelong Health

Team8: How This Firm Employs A Unique Foundry Venture Model

Continuous Integration Optimization Company Redefine.dev Secures $8.5 Million

Quantexa: $129 Million Funding And $1.8 Billion Valuation

How White Knight Labs Is Becoming A Go-To Cyber Consultancy

Push Security Raises $15 Million To Scale SaaS Protection

Mars To Buy Heska For $1.3 Billion: Details

Endeavor To Merge UFC And WWE As Part Of $21 Billion Deal: Details

PxE Holographic Imaging Raises $6.5 Million To Bring Depth And Infrared Capabilities To Sensors At Lower Costs

Ovintiv Buying Core Midland Basin Assets For $4.275 Billion

nVent Electric Buying ECM Investors For $1.1 billion

Cummins To Invest Over $1 Billion In Upgrading Its Facilities

Tesla Announces Vehicle Production And Deliveries For Q1 2023

Xpeng Reveals Vehicle Delivery Results For March And Q1 2023