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Apollo Reports Record $114 Billion In Quarterly Originations And $1.07 Trillion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Apollo Global Management reported record quarterly originations of $114 Billion for the third quarter of 2026, highlighting continued expansion across its asset management and retirement services businesses. The alternative asset manager also reported $1.07 Trillion in assets under management (AUM), representing an 18% increase year-over-year.

Voorhees University Receives Federal Grant To Establish Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Voorhees University, a private institution in Denmark, South Carolina, has received $1.19 million in first-year funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish its Artificial Intelligence Institute of Technology and Research Center (AIITRC).

I Squared Capital Raises $3 Billion For Second Infrastructure Credit Strategy, Exceeding Original Target By 100%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investment firm managing more than $60 billion in assets, has announced the final close of its ISQ Global Infrastructure Credit Fund II at more than $2.4 billion. Including more than $600 million in commitments and expected commitments to related co-investment vehicles, the strategy has reached $3 billion in total commitments, doubling its original $1.5 billion fundraising target.

Carlyle And PAI Partners Agree To Sell Theramex To Cinven Following More Than Doubling Of EBITDA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Carlyle and PAI Partners have agreed to sell Theramex, a London-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on women's health, to private equity firm Cinven. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

University Of Virginia Receives Major Gift To Establish Suri Center For Gene Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

The University of Virginia has received a philanthropic gift from technology entrepreneur and investor Vishal Suri and Anubha Suri to establish the Suri Center for Gene Therapy within the university's Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology.

Kraft Heinz To Sell North America Coffee Business To One Rock Capital Partners For $650 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Kraft Heinz has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its North America coffee business to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners at an enterprise value of $650 million. The transaction will allow Kraft Heinz to streamline its portfolio and concentrate resources on priority brands while retaining a 30% non-controlling equity stake in the coffee business.

Integrated Private Wealth Expands Leadership And Advisory Team With Four Strategic Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Integrated Private Wealth (IPW), a wealth management firm focused on serving business owners and high-net-worth families, has expanded its leadership and advisory team with three new appointments and one internal promotion. The expansion strengthens the firm's investment research, operational leadership, and comprehensive financial planning capabilities as it continues supporting clients navigating complex wealth management needs.

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight’s 1.4 GW U.S. Power Generation Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Hull Street Energy, a U.S. investment firm focused on power infrastructure, has completed its acquisition of FirstLight's U.S. generation platform from the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, also known as PSP Investments.

PSP Completes FirstLight U.S. Sale And Names Patrick Gut As CEO Of Caelo Energy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with $320.6 billion in net assets under management as of March 31, 2026, has completed the sale of FirstLight's U.S. operations to Hull Street Energy.

Clark Raises $11 Million Seed Round Led By Touring Capital And Launches Autonomous AI Audit Employees

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Clark, an artificial intelligence company developing software for accounting and audit professionals, has raised $11 million in seed funding led by Touring Capital.

Omen AI Acquires Aquatic Labs For $16 Million To Expand Data Center Cooling Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Omen AI, a San Francisco-based company developing automated fluid-monitoring technology for artificial intelligence data centers, has acquired Aquatic Labs for $16 million in cash and stock.

Nexus Capital Management Acquires Coldwater Creek And Soft Surroundings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Nexus Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based alternative asset investment firm, has completed its acquisition of CW Holdings, the parent company of women's apparel and lifestyle brands Coldwater Creek and Soft Surroundings, from Newtimes Group.

Encore Finance Group Closes $275 Million Single-Family Rental Securitization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Encore Finance Group, a specialty real estate finance company focused on investor-oriented mortgage lending, has completed a $275 million securitization backed by fixed-rate loans secured by single-family rental properties.

Platinum Equity Acquires Warren Valve From Allied Group To Expand Industrial Infrastructure Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Porter Acquires Pareto Intelligence To Expand Healthcare Analytics And Care Delivery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Porter, a healthcare technology and services company specializing in care coordination and member engagement, has acquired Pareto Intelligence, a provider of healthcare analytics and population intelligence solutions. The acquisition strengthens Porter's ability to help health plans identify member needs, prioritize interventions, and coordinate care across Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets.

Larridin Raises $30 Million Series A Led By Pelion Ventures To Measure Enterprise AI Returns

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Larridin, an artificial intelligence measurement and intelligence platform, has raised $30 million in Series A financing led by Pelion Ventures, bringing its total funding to $47 million. Existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Gradient Ventures participated alongside new investors GFT, W23, Thayer, DG Daiwa Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Cougar Capital.

Bright Path: Interview With Founder And CEO Tony Quinones About Manufacturing Essential Medicines In America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Bright Path is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company developing a continuous-flow production platform to manufacture essential medicines in the United States, with end-to-end operations at its facility in Mesa, Arizona. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Bright Path Founder and CEO Tony Quinones to learn more about his background, the company's manufacturing technology, FDA Advanced Manufacturing Technology designation, pharmaceutical supply chain challenges, commercial partnerships, and plans to expand domestic medicine production.

King & Spalding Expands New York Real Estate Practice With Partner Eddie Frastai From Clifford Chance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

King & Spalding has appointed Eddie Frastai as a partner in its Real Estate & Funds practice group, strengthening the firm's commercial real estate transaction capabilities in New York.

Nelson Mullins Expands Emerging Companies And Venture Capital Practice With Christopher Edwards In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has appointed Christopher Edwards as a partner in its New York office, expanding the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice.

Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur Appoints Former Quebec Minister Jean Boulet As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur (TCJ), a Canadian law firm with seven offices, has appointed former Quebec government minister Jean Boulet as a partner, marking his return to private legal practice following an extensive career in public service.

Ogletree Deakins Adds Three Attorneys To Chicago Office, Including Labor And Employment Shareholder Christina Wernick

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Ogletree Deakins, a global labor and employment law firm representing management, has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of three attorneys from Laner Muchin.

Honigman Expands Into Boston With Three Life Sciences Intellectual Property Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Honigman has established a presence in Boston with the addition of three intellectual property partners, expanding the firm's national footprint and strengthening its life sciences practice in one of the country's major biotechnology and pharmaceutical markets.

Ashurst Perkins Coie Expands Complex Litigation Practice With Former DOJ Official Austin Evers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Ashurst Perkins Coie has appointed Austin Evers as a partner in its Complex Litigation practice within the firm's Litigation, Investigations & Advisory division. Based in Washington, D.C., Evers brings more than 15 years of experience advising organizations and government officials on congressional investigations, government inquiries, crisis management, and politically sensitive legal matters.

William Blair Private Wealth Management Opens Dallas Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

William Blair Private Wealth Management, an employee-owned financial advisory business with approximately $85.9 billion in client assets, has expanded into Dallas with the opening of a new office and the recruitment of a four-person advisory team from UBS Private Wealth Management.

Accelerated Wealth Partners To Invest In Pallas Capital Advisors, A $5 Billion Wealth Management Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2026

Accelerated Wealth Partners (AWP), a specialized investment firm backed by J.C. Flowers & Co., has entered into definitive agreements to invest in Pallas Capital Advisors, an independent registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $5 billion in client assets.

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Apollo Reports Record $114 Billion In Quarterly Originations And $1.07 Trillion In AUM

Voorhees University Receives Federal Grant To Establish Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

I Squared Capital Raises $3 Billion For Second Infrastructure Credit Strategy, Exceeding Original Target By 100%

Carlyle And PAI Partners Agree To Sell Theramex To Cinven Following More Than Doubling Of EBITDA

University Of Virginia Receives Major Gift To Establish Suri Center For Gene Therapy

Kraft Heinz To Sell North America Coffee Business To One Rock Capital Partners For $650 Million

Integrated Private Wealth Expands Leadership And Advisory Team With Four Strategic Appointments

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight’s 1.4 GW U.S. Power Generation Portfolio

PSP Completes FirstLight U.S. Sale And Names Patrick Gut As CEO Of Caelo Energy

Clark Raises $11 Million Seed Round Led By Touring Capital And Launches Autonomous AI Audit Employees

Omen AI Acquires Aquatic Labs For $16 Million To Expand Data Center Cooling Technology

Nexus Capital Management Acquires Coldwater Creek And Soft Surroundings

Encore Finance Group Closes $275 Million Single-Family Rental Securitization

Platinum Equity Acquires Warren Valve From Allied Group To Expand Industrial Infrastructure Investments

Porter Acquires Pareto Intelligence To Expand Healthcare Analytics And Care Delivery Platform

Larridin Raises $30 Million Series A Led By Pelion Ventures To Measure Enterprise AI Returns

Bright Path: Interview With Founder And CEO Tony Quinones About Manufacturing Essential Medicines In America

King & Spalding Expands New York Real Estate Practice With Partner Eddie Frastai From Clifford Chance

Nelson Mullins Expands Emerging Companies And Venture Capital Practice With Christopher Edwards In New York

Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur Appoints Former Quebec Minister Jean Boulet As Partner

Ogletree Deakins Adds Three Attorneys To Chicago Office, Including Labor And Employment Shareholder Christina Wernick

Honigman Expands Into Boston With Three Life Sciences Intellectual Property Partners

Ashurst Perkins Coie Expands Complex Litigation Practice With Former DOJ Official Austin Evers

William Blair Private Wealth Management Opens Dallas Office

Accelerated Wealth Partners To Invest In Pallas Capital Advisors, A $5 Billion Wealth Management Firm

Raymond James Adds Father-Son Advisor Team Managing Over $460 Million In Client Assets

Mercer Advisors Appoints Kyle Pounder To Lead Data And AI Infrastructure

Dynasty Financial Partners Appoints Alex Kaminsky As Chief Marketing Officer

AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Appoints Former Corient Executive Craig Cardwell As Chief Financial Officer

Cornell University Expands Biotechnology Research Infrastructure With AI Computing And $20,000 Research Credits