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Arineta: Interview With CEO Doug Ryan About The Cardiac Imaging Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Arineta is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures dedicated cardiovascular and thoracic CT scanners. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Arineta CEO Doug Ryan to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Phasecraft: $34 Million Series B Raised For Quantum Algorithms Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Phasecraft, a force in the field of quantum algorithms, has recently announced the successful completion of a significant $34 million Series B funding round. This remarkable achievement is poised to accelerate the company’s transformative work in quantum computing, which aims to translate the theoretical potential of this technology into practical, real-world applications. The funding round was co-led by Plural, with notable participation from existing investors such as Playground Global and Novo Holdings’ Quantum Fund, marking its first direct investment in quantum software. Additionally, other investors, including AlbionVC, Latitude, and Parkwalk Advisors, also joined the round.

Lifezone Metals: $60 Million Bridge Loan Raised From Taurus Mining Finance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Lifezone Metals Limited’s CEO, Chris Showalter, recently announced a notable financial development for the company. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel Limited, has successfully secured a significant bridge loan facility agreement worth $60 million with Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, L.P. Taurus is recognized as a prominent global provider of structured finance tailored explicitly for the mining sector, making this partnership notable for Lifezone.

Pacifico Energy Vietnam: $28.5 Million In Financing Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Pacifico Energy Vietnam (PEV), a Vietnam-based development platform of the Pacifico Energy Group (PEG), which is recognized as a leader in global energy infrastructure development, has recently made a significant announcement. The company has successfully closed a senior debt financing deal for up to $28.5 million with the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, commonly known as VietinBank.

Vox AI: $8.7 Million Seed Funding Secured For Restaurant-Focused Voice AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Vox AI, a conversational voice AI platform, is making waves in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry with its innovative approach to drive-thru and operational automation. The company recently announced a seed funding round, securing $8.7 million in funding. This funding was spearheaded by Headline, with additional contributions from True, Simon Capital, and returning investor Souschef Ventures. With this latest round of investment, Vox AI has raised a total of $10 million to date. This financial boost will advance the company's global expansion efforts, including the exciting launch of a new office in San Francisco.

Surface Design Solutions: Funding Raised For Addressing Skilled Labor Loss

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Surface Design Solutions, a prominent player in the realm of next-generation manufacturing software, recently made an exciting announcement: they have secured $365,000 in funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. This investment will play a crucial role in supporting the development of the next generation of skilled manufacturing workers while furthering the company’s mission to modernize surface engineering.

Welcome Tech: $7.5 Million Secured For Scaling AI-Based Platform Connecting Immigrant Workforce

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Welcome Tech, a leading digital platform that serves immigrant workforces and the employers who rely on them, has recently announced the successful completion of a $7.5 million funding round. This funding is intended to accelerate the development of Welcome Tech’s proprietary artificial intelligence infrastructure and to further enhance its workforce engagement platform.

UserEvidence: $7 Million Raised And Zealot Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

UserEvidence, a customer evidence platform tailored for go-to-market (GTM) teams, has exciting news to share: the company has successfully acquired Zealot, a fast-growing advocacy and reference management platform. This announcement comes alongside a notable funding achievement, as UserEvidence secured an additional $7 million in a funding round led by existing investors. With this latest investment, the total funding for UserEvidence has reached $21 million.

Aurelian: $14 Million Series A Raised For Helping 911 Dispatcher Workloads

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Aurelian, an AI company dedicated to streamlining non-emergency calls for 911 centers, has recently announced a $14 million Series A funding round. This investment was primarily led by NEA, with support from notable existing investors, including Y Combinator, FUSE, Liquid 2, and Palm Drive Capital. The company plans to utilize these funds to expand its reach and services to even more emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the United States.

Partners Group: Tarak Mehta Named As Partner And Co-Head Of PE Goods & Products

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Partners Group has recently announced the appointment of Tarak Mehta as a Partner in its Private Equity business, where he will also serve as Co-Head of the Goods & Products Vertical. This development is based at the firm’s global headquarters in Baar-Zug, Switzerland, where Mehta will work closely with a talented team of professionals.

Sycamore Partners: Acquisition Of Walgreens Boots Alliance Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Sycamore Partners has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), marking a significant milestone for both the company and its shareholders. This acquisition comes with the partnership of Stefano Pessina and his family, who have shown their unwavering support by reinvesting 100% of their interests in WBA. This move not only highlights their confidence in the company but also underscores a shared vision for its future.

Karo Healthcare: €$120 Million Deal For Perrigo’s Skin Health Brands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Following the closing of KKR’s acquisition of Karo Healthcare, Karo has confirmed that the previously announced agreement to acquire a portfolio of skin health brands from Perrigo Company plc has now been formally transferred to Karo. The transaction, first revealed on July 14 by a KKR-affiliated entity and Perrigo, remains unchanged and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

ADIA Investing Up To $1.5 Billion In GLP

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

A subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has agreed to invest up to $1.5 billion in GLP, a leading global business builder and investment manager. The funding is intended to drive GLP’s next phase of growth, with an initial commitment of $500 million already earmarked to kickstart expansion efforts.

Yonalink: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Iddo Peleg About The Clinical Trial Data Management Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Yonalink is a technology company specializing in clinical trial data management. They provide a platform that streamlines the process of collecting, managing, and transferring clinical trial data, particularly between Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Yonalink co-founder and CEO Iddo Peleg to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

SeaTown: $612 Million Raised For First Closing Of Third Private Credit Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

SeaTown Holdings International, an alternative investment firm focused on Asia, recently announced a significant development in its investment portfolio. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek’s asset management group, Seviora Holdings, SeaTown has reached the first closing of the SeaTown Private Credit Fund III (PCF III), achieving over US$612 million in capital commitments.

Lakestar: $265 Million Raised For Continuation Vehicle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Lakestar, recognized as one of Europe’s premier venture capital funds, has recently achieved a milestone by closing its continuation vehicle, Lakestar Continuation Fund I (LCF I), with a value of €228 million. This fund has garnered a remarkable level of interest, resulting in oversubscription, making it one of the most significant transactions of its kind in the European venture capital landscape to date.

MSU Research Foundation Leading $4 Million Statewide Expansion Of PitchMI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

The MSU Research Foundation has recently made a significant stride forward by securing $4 million in funding to enhance PitchMI, which is set to become one of the most impactful startup competitions focused on founders in the entire nation. This ambitious initiative is backed by a generous $3 million award from the Michigan Innovation Fund, which is administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Buying LKQ’s $410 Million Self Service Arm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

LKQ Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Self Service segment, commonly known as Pick Your Part. The buyer is an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, and the deal carries an enterprise value of $410 million. This figure is subject to standard post-closing adjustments.

Sinewave: Investment Raised From Three Hills For EV Charging Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Three Hills, a private markets investment firm that specializes in offering tailored capital solutions to entrepreneurs and management teams across Europe and North America, announced its latest investment in Sinewave. Sinewave stands out as a leading provider based in the UK, focusing on grid connection and maintenance services for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, solar energy projects, battery storage, data centers, and a wide range of other energy infrastructure applications.

Benefit Street Partners: $2.3 Billion Private Credit Continuation Vehicle Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Benefit Street Partners, recognized as a leading credit-focused alternative asset manager, has made waves in the financial world with its diverse range of investment strategies that span the entire credit spectrum. Recently, they announced a collaboration with Coller Capital, the premier dedicated private markets secondaries manager globally. Together, they have successfully closed on a remarkable $2.3 billion private credit continuation vehicle, known as BSP Debt Fund IV CV.

University Of Michigan Reveals Third Increase In Inventions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Researchers and faculty at the University of Michigan (U-M) have reported extraordinary achievements in innovation and commercialization during the past fiscal year, marking a significant milestone for the institution.

San Francisco Bay University Launching New Business Incubator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) announced the launch of Innovate Bay, a new on-campus business incubator designed to support student founders, technologists, and first-time entrepreneurs in transforming bold ideas into viable ventures. The initiative aims to provide hands-on experience, structured programming, and direct access to a thriving innovation ecosystem from SFBU’s Fremont campus.

Kapital: $100 Million Series C Funding Raised At $1.3 Billion Valuation For Finance-Based SMB Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Kapital, an innovative global financial institution and the leading AI-driven platform dedicated to serving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Latin America, has completed its Series C funding round, securing up to $100 million. This funding has doubled Kapital’s valuation to $1.3 billion in just under two years, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward profitability.

Cyted Health: $44 Million Series B Raised For Advancing US Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Cyted Health, known as a leader in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) molecular diagnostics, has completed the first close of its Series B financing round, raising $44 million. This funding is set to play a crucial role in supporting Cyted's ongoing expansion efforts in the United States, a market that presents significant opportunities for growth in advanced diagnostics.

Obita: Over $10 Million Raised For Advancing Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Obita, an enterprise-level cross-border payment and digital financial network, has successfully completed its angel round financing, raising over $10 million. Co-led by Vision Plus Capital and Mirana Ventures, with participation from Legend Capital, HashKey Capital, and Web3.com Ventures, the funds will support system research and development, compliance infrastructure, and global market expansion.

Fermi America: $350 Million In Financings Closed For AI Private Grid Campus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Fermi America is making significant strides in the development of the world’s largest behind-the-meter artificial intelligence private grid campus, in collaboration with the Texas Tech University System. This project aims to reshape the landscape of energy management and utilization, especially as the demand for reliable AI infrastructure continues to grow.

CropX Buying Acclym For Enterprise-Scale Sustainable Food Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

CropX Technologies, a prominent leader in digital agronomic solutions, has announced its acquisition of Acclym, formerly known as Agritask. Acclym is an enterprise-grade agricultural intelligence company with a 15-year history of empowering top food and beverage brands to fulfill their commitments to agricultural sustainability. This strategic deal is significant as it marks the seventh such move by CropX, following the 2024 acquisition of the innovative nitrogen sensor company, EnGeniousAg, and the 2023 acquisition of Australia-based Green Brain.

Blackstone: $5.5 Billion Closed For Infrastructure Secondaries Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Blackstone has announced the final closing of its latest infrastructure secondaries fund, Strategic Partners Infrastructure IV L.P. With total commitments reaching $5.5 billion, this fund stands out as the largest dedicated infrastructure secondaries fund ever raised to date.

AvonRisk Buying AS&G Claims Administration And Care Logic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

AvonRisk, recognized as a leading national provider of risk management, claims administration, and managed care services, has acquired third-party claims administration and medical bill review services provider AS&G Claims Administration and Care Logic, a prominent third-party administrator based in Houston. AS&G specializes in a variety of services, including workers' compensation, auto liability, general liability, and medical bill review.

MPLX: $2.375 Billion Acquisition Of Northwind Midstream Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

MPLX LP has finalized its $2.375 billion acquisition of Northwind Delaware Holdings LLC, more commonly known as Northwind Midstream. This company plays a crucial role in the energy sector by providing sour gas gathering, treatment, and processing services in the Lea County region of New Mexico.