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IMCD To Buy Specialty Chemicals Company Tillmanns

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:25 AM

IMCD, a partner in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Tillmanns S.p.A., an innovator in the specialty chemicals industry. This acquisition is expected to enhance IMCD's presence and operational capacity, particularly in Italy, a strategic market for both the company and its partners.

Virax Biolabs Collaborating With Emory University On Clinical Studies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:05 AM

Virax Biolabs Group has recently entered into a pivotal Research Services Agreement (RSA) with the ADJUST Center at Emory University, formally known as the Center for the Advancement of Diagnostics for a Just Society. This partnership marks a significant advancement in Virax’s research efforts, aiming to shed light on immune profiling for individuals suffering from post-viral syndromes. The initial target for these studies will be post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, commonly referred to as long COVID.

BlackBerry: Barry Mainz Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

BlackBerry Limited has announced the appointment of Barry Mainz, a seasoned software executive with three decades of experience, to its Board of Directors. The move strengthens BlackBerry’s strategic leadership as it continues to expand its footprint in secure communications and embedded software for critical systems.

Ondas Buys Majority Stake In SPO For Expanding Defense-Grade Optical Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Ondas Holdings, a leading provider of autonomous drone and private wireless solutions through its subsidiaries Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) and Ondas Networks, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% controlling interest in S.P.O Smart Precision Optics (SPO), a manufacturer of advanced optical components based in Kibbutz Shamir, Israel.

mPower Technology: Strategic Investment Raised From Lockheed Martin Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

mPower Technology, a leading innovator in flexible solar power for space applications, has received a strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation. The investment supplements mPower’s recent Series B funding round, bringing total capital raised to over $24 million.

TRC Companies Buys Strategic Energy Group To Expand Energy Efficiency Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

TRC Companies, a global professional services firm specializing in strategy, consulting, engineering, and applied technologies for the energy transition, has announced the acquisition of Strategic Energy Group (SEG), a North American leader in strategic energy management (SEM) solutions. The acquisition strengthens TRC’s position in delivering data-driven energy efficiency programs across utilities, commercial enterprises, and industrial sectors.

mPulse Buying Clarity Software Solutions To Enhance Health Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

mPulse, a leading provider of Health Experience and Insights (HXI) technology, has announced the acquisition of Clarity Software Solutions, a specialist in health communications technology focused on personalized, cross-channel member engagement. The deal, backed by PSG and other existing mPulse investors, marks a strategic expansion of mPulse’s AI-powered health engagement capabilities.

ProAmpac To Buy PAC Worldwide For Expanding Global Packaging Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PAC Worldwide, a provider of innovative packaging solutions for e-commerce, courier, and retail markets.

TPG To Buy Irth Solutions From Blackstone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

TPG has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Irth Solutions, a provider of enterprise software for critical energy and infrastructure sectors. The deal will be executed through TPG Growth, the firm’s middle market and growth equity platform, and marks a strategic exit for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Irth’s current owner.

MariaDB Reacquires SkySQL For Expanding Cloud And AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

MariaDB announced the acquisition of SkySQL Inc., reclaiming its former subsidiary and the technology behind a cutting-edge, AI-powered, serverless database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform. The move brings SkySQL’s advanced cloud-native capabilities back into the MariaDB portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to flexible deployment and innovation in cloud database services.

Avery Dennison To Buy Meridian’s Flooring Business For $390 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Avery Dennison, a leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives division of Meridian Adhesives Group for $390 million, subject to customary closing and post-closing adjustments. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Bow River Capital To Buy Asset-Based Financing Business Of Park Cities Asset Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, has announced the acquisition of Park Cities Asset Management's asset-based financing business, a Dallas-based investment firm specializing in capital solutions for the lower middle market. The transaction marks a strategic expansion of Bow River’s private credit capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to delivering differentiated yield opportunities through non-traditional lending strategies.

Vertiv Buying Waylay To Advance AI-Driven Infrastructure Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Vertiv Holdings, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the acquisition of Waylay NV, a Belgium-based pioneer in hyperautomation and generative AI software platforms. The deal marks a strategic expansion of Vertiv’s investment in AI-powered monitoring and control technologies for its power and cooling systems, aimed at enhancing uptime, energy efficiency, and operational intelligence across data centers worldwide.

Spectrum Acquiring ShowSeeker To Streamline Ad Sales Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales division of Charter Communications, has announced the acquisition of ShowSeeker, a leading provider of cloud-based order management systems for media campaigns.

Bench IQ: $5.3 Million Raised To Expand AI-Based Judicial Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Bench IQ, a rapidly growing AI-based judicial intelligence platform used by top-tier law firms, announced the closing of a $5.3 million seed funding round. The round was led by Battery Ventures and Inovia Capital, with additional participation from CIBC Innovation Banking, MVP Ventures, Maple VC, and Haystack VC.

Hemi: $15 Million Raised For Advancing Bitcoin Programmability

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Hemi, one of the world’s largest programmability layers built on Bitcoin, has announced the successful closing of a $15 million growth funding round, backed by a diverse group of leading Web3 investors. Participants include YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Republic Digital, HyperChain Capital, Breyer Capital, Big Brain Holdings, Crypto.com, DNA Fund, Selini Capital, Protein Capital, Quantstamp, Web3.com, and others.

Leal Therapeutics: $30 Million Series A Secured To Advance Breakthrough CNS Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Leal Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering novel treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, has announced the closing of a $30 million Series A financing round. The round was led by SV Health Investors’ Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF), with continued support from existing investors including OrbiMed, Newpath Partners, Chugai Venture Fund, Euclidean Capital, Alexandria Venture Investments, and PhiFund.

Finnfund: First Closing Of Digital Access Impact Fund I At €80 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor, announced the first closing of its Digital Access Impact Fund I LP (DAIF), raising €80 million to accelerate digital inclusion across underserved regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The milestone marks a significant step in mobilizing private capital toward high-impact investments in digital infrastructure and technology solutions.

PainTEQ: Funding Raised To Advance Minimally Invasive SI Joint Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

PainTEQ, a leading developer of minimally invasive treatments for sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, announced a majority growth recapitalization co-led by Signet Healthcare Partners and Windham Capital Partners, two prominent U.S.-based healthcare investment firms with a combined track record of nearly 50 years in scaling medical technology companies. The deal also includes a new equity investment from MVolution Partners, further strengthening PainTEQ’s financial foundation.

Centuri: Over $300 Million In Customer Awards Received

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Centuri Holdings, a leading provider of utility infrastructure services across North America, announced more than $300 million in new customer awards, underscoring the company’s growing role in supporting the modernization and resilience of the nation’s energy systems.

Flexport And BlackRock Providing $250 Million In Inventory Financing For Customers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Flexport, a leading innovator in global supply chain technology, has announced a strategic partnership with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock to provide up to $250 million in supply chain financing for its customers. The initiative aims to expand access to flexible working capital solutions, fully integrated within Flexport’s end-to-end logistics platform.

H.I.G. Capital: Sale Of EYSA Group Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $70 billion in assets under management, has announced that one of its affiliates has successfully finalized the sale of EYSA Group to Tikehau Investment Management SAS, a global alternative asset manager. The management team at EYSA will continue to lead the company, ensuring its ongoing growth and innovation.

FalconPoint Partners Buying Industrial Service Business SMS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

FalconPoint Partners has announced its acquisition of SMS, a dynamic and high-growth industrial services company.

Commonwealth: $863 Million Series B2 Funding Secured For Advancing Fusion Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), the largest and leading private fusion company, announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round. New investors in CFS include: Brevan Howard Macro Venture Fund; Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley); Stanley Druckenmiller; FFA Private Bank (Dubai) Ltd.; Galaxy Interactive, a venture platform within Galaxy Digital; Gigascale Capital; HOF Capital; Neva SGR (Intesa Sanpaolo Bank); NVentures (NVIDIA's venture capital arm); Planet First Partners; Woori Venture Partners US; and others committed to the mission of commercializing fusion energy.

NUVIEW: $5 Million DoD Award Secured

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

NUVIEW has announced that it has been awarded an additional $5 million grant from the Department of Defense's National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) program.

Studycast Buying Cardiac Monitoring Solutions Company UltraLinQ

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

Core Sound Imaging, the creator of the Studycast medical imaging workflow solution, has acquired UltraLinQ Healthcare Solutions, known for its cloud-based PACS and cardiac monitoring technologies. This strategic acquisition aims to integrate top imaging capabilities into the Studycast platform, enhancing its scalability and cloud-native services.

Rain: $58 Million Series B Raised For Stablecoin-Powered Payments Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

Rain, an enterprise-grade infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payments, announced a $58 million Series B funding round led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Dragonfly, Galaxy Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Samsung Next, Lightspeed, and Norwest.

Credit Coop: $4.5 Million Seed Funding Secured For Transforming Credit Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

Credit Coop, which transforms credit markets by converting business cash flows into programmable collateral, has secured $4.5 million in seed funding led by Maven 11 and Lightspeed Faction, with additional contributions from Coinbase Ventures, Signature Ventures, Veris Ventures, TRGC, and dlab.

Eyebot: $20 Million Series A Raised For Expanding Access To Vision Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2025

Eyebot, the company behind a 90-second vision test kiosk that provides doctor-verified glasses prescriptions, has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by General Catalyst, with support from AlleyCorp, Baukunst, Village Global, and Ubiquity Ventures.

Painterland Sisters: Seed Funding Raised For Dairy Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

Painterland Sisters, a dairy brand founded by sisters and fourth-generation dairy farmers, has closed its seed funding round led by angel investment groups The Angel Group, its partner fund Supernatural Ventures, and Spacestation Investments. Scoop Ventures also joined the round, along with angel investors including Olympic medalists, professional athletes, lifestyle entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.