Innovation

Van Lanschot Kempen: Second North America-Focused Private Equity Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has launched its second private equity fund focused on North America, expanding its private markets offering to private banking clients. The new vehicle, Kempen North American Private Equity Fund II, provides access to small and mid-sized private companies across the region through a combination of carefully selected specialised private equity managers and direct co-investments.

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Acquires ETG Global To Accelerate International Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

FUJIFILM Business Innovation has entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire ETG Global Information Technology Services Inc., strengthening its IT talent base and accelerating global expansion of its ERP system sales and implementation support business.

Alveus Therapeutics: $197 Million Series A Raised To Advance Next-Generation Obesity And Metabolic Disease Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Alveus Therapeutics announced the second and final closing of its oversubscribed Series A financing, increasing the total round size to $197 million. The clinical-stage biotechnology company, which is developing next-generation therapies for obesity and metabolic diseases, said the extension includes participation from Jeito Capital, Novo Holdings, and additional healthcare-focused funds.

Noxon: Multi-Million-Euro Seed Round Raised For Muscle-Computer Interface Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Noxon, a Munich-based medtech spin-off from three leading universities, has closed a multi-million-euro seed funding round to accelerate development of its non-invasive, wearable Muscle-Computer Interface. The round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds and Bayern Kapital, with participation from Auxxo and another institutional investor.

SolomonEdwards Acquires CFO’s Domain To Expand Office Of The CFO Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

SolomonEdwards, a national professional services firm focused on solving critical business challenges for companies undergoing growth, change, or compliance-driven events, has acquired CFO’s Domain, a nationwide consulting and recruiting firm specializing in Office of the CFO advisory services.

Paw Prosper Acquires Blue-9 Pet Products To Expand Integrated Conditioning And Fitness Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Paw Prosper, an animal health and wellness platform focused on helping pets stay healthy, recover quickly, and age gracefully, has acquired Blue-9 Pet Products, a provider of behavior management, communication, and skill development tools.

Knife River Expands Into Utah With Acquisition Of Morgan Asphalt In Salt Lake City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Knife River announced that it has acquired Morgan Asphalt, an aggregates-based asphalt paving company serving the Salt Lake City, Utah area. The transaction marks Knife River’s entry into Utah and expands its presence in the Mountain Region.

upGrad Acquires Internship Platform Internshala In 90% Stock-Swap Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated skilling and workforce development company, has acquired Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace, for an undisclosed amount in a 90% stock-swap transaction.

Medimaps: Strategic Merger With Radiobotics To Expand Musculoskeletal Imaging Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Medimaps Group S.A. announced that it has entered into a strategic merger agreement with Radiobotics ApS, bringing together two specialized artificial intelligence medical imaging companies to create a global provider of AI-driven musculoskeletal imaging software.

Zoetis: $160 Million Acquisition Of Animal Genomics Business To Advance Precision Animal Health

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Zoetis announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the animal genomics business of Neogen Corporation for $160 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction is designed to strengthen Zoetis’ leadership in Precision Animal Health and accelerate innovation in livestock genomics.