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Symeres Buying Drug Development Consultancy DGr Pharma

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

Symeres has acquired DGr Pharma to strengthen its early-stage drug development services and accelerate IND-enabling capabilities for biopharma clients. This strategic deal, backed by Keensight Capital, brings together Symeres’ global contract research, development, and manufacturing expertise with DGr Pharma’s deep regulatory consultancy roots.

WestStar Physical Therapy Network Acquired To Drive Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

Accord Asset Partners, working together with Paras Capital Partners, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of WestStar Physical Therapy Network. WestStar is a provider of physical therapy services based in Southern California, with a strong focus on helping patients recover from workplace injuries and automobile accidents. The company partners with a network of clinics to deliver specialized care tailored to the needs of these patients, often involving targeted rehabilitation programs and coordinated treatment plans.

Thoma Bravo: $2 Billion Acquisition Of Olo Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

Thoma Bravo, one of the world’s largest software-focused investment firms, has completed its acquisition of Olo, a leading open SaaS platform serving the restaurant industry. The all-cash deal is valued at approximately $2 billion in equity and was approved by Olo’s stockholders during a special meeting held on September 9, 2025.

SEIA To Buy $1.6 Billion Firm Select Money Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA), a nationally recognized wealth management firm, has agreed to acquire Select Money Management (SMM), an advisory business based in Aliso Viejo, California, with approximately $1.6 billion in assets under management.

Ridge Biotechnologies: $25 Million Seed Funding Raised To Advance Precision Enzyme And Drug Design

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

Ridge Biotechnologies, a new entrant in the biotech sector focused on precision enzyme engineering and targeted drug design, has emerged from stealth with $25 million in seed financing. The oversubscribed round was led by Sutter Hill Ventures, which also incubated the company, with participation from Overlap Holdings and other investors.

UConn: New Records Set In Innovation, Patents, and Startup Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

The University of Connecticut has reached new heights in technology commercialization and startup development, achieving record-breaking results in the 2025 fiscal year despite a challenging national environment for entrepreneurship. These accomplishments reflect years of strategic planning, expanded outreach, and a growing culture of innovation across the university.

Raken: Majority Investment Secured From Sverica Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

Raken, a technology company that provides a field management platform for the construction industry, has announced that Sverica Capital, a private equity firm focused on growing technology businesses, has acquired a majority stake in the company.