Innovation

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Sells SAM To New Mountain Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital announced the sale of SAM Companies to New Mountain Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ALKEME Insurance Completes Eight Acquisitions In Q2 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

ALKEME Insurance announced the acquisitions of eight agencies during the second quarter of 2026. The acquisitions expand ALKEME’s national brokerage platform and strengthen its commercial, personal lines, Medicare benefits, and environmental specialty capabilities.

Richmond Mutual Bancorporation Completes Merger With The Farmers Bancorp

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Richmond Mutual Bancorporation announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with The Farmers Bancorp of Frankfort, Indiana. The merger became effective on July 1, 2026.

EIB Grants Orano €125 Million Loan To Finance Orano Med Innovations And Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

The European Investment Bank and Orano announced the signing of a €125 million credit line to finance the development of Orano Med and its industrial infrastructure.

Why Empower Is Acquiring Milliman’s Retirement Administration Business For $340 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Empower and Milliman announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Empower to acquire Milliman’s retirement administration business. The transaction is valued at $340 million. Milliman will retain its retirement and healthcare actuarial consulting business.

Apotex Completes Strategic Transaction With Cumberland Pharmaceuticals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Apotex announced the closing of its previously announced strategic transaction with Cumberland Pharmaceuticals.

IDI Acquires MCC Equipment & Service Center

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Insulation Distributors (IDI) announced the acquisition of MCC Equipment & Service Center. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Why Amplix Acquired CORE Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Amplix announced its acquisition of CORE Communications, a technology advisory and expense management firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Certares And Clearview Hotel Capital Acquire Hyatt Regency Savannah

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Certares Real Estate Management and Clearview Hotel Capital announced the acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Hilb Group Acquires Louisiana-Based Property And Casualty Agency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Hilb Group announced that it has acquired a Louisiana-based property and casualty agency. The acquisition took effect on July 1, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BioLongevity Labs: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Jay Campbell About The Peptides Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

BioLongevity Labs is a company that manufactures and supplies high-purity research peptides and bioregulator compounds. Pulse 2.0 interviewed BioLongevity Labs co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jay Campbell, who is also an international best-selling author, to learn more.

SK And KKR Launch $1.3 Billion Renewable Energy Platform In Korea

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

SK and KKR announced definitive agreements to launch Korea’s largest renewable energy platform. The platform is valued at KRW 2 trillion, or approximately $1.3 billion.

Addi Raises $85 Million Series D Led By Citius

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Addi announced the close of its $85 million Series D equity financing round. The round was led by Citius and co-led by BTG Pactual. The financing included participation from GIC, Monashees, and others. The round marks BTG Pactual’s first Growth investment outside Brazil.

Why Harbour Group Acquired Symmons

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Harbour Group announced that Symmons Industries and Symmons Connected are now part of the Harbour Group family of companies. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Tech Mahindra: Interview With CMO Peeyush Dubey About The IT Consulting Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Tech Mahindra is a global information technology and consulting company that provides digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and business process services to enterprises across various industries. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Tech Mahindra Chief Marketing Officer Peeyush Dubey to learn more.

Owlet Announces New $25 Million Credit Facility With Wells Fargo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Owlet announced that it has entered into a new $25 million asset-based revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank. The new facility refinances and replaces Owlet’s existing asset-based credit facility and term loan.

FactSet Partners With TIFIN.AI To Expand Wealth Management Workflow AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

FactSet announced a partnership with TIFIN.AI to accelerate the delivery of next-generation AI-powered workflows for wealth management firms.

Partners Group Invests $250 Million In Avenue Capital’s Aviation Leasing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Partners Group announced that it has invested $250 million in Avenue Capital Group’s global commercial aviation leasing portfolio.

Lido Advisors Hires Dan Marquis As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Lido Advisors announced the appointment of Dan Marquis as Chief Financial Officer. Marquis brings two decades of financial leadership experience to Lido Advisors.

Polestar Completes $640 Million Debt-To-Equity Conversions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Polestar announced that Geely Sweden Holdings and Volvo Cars have completed previously announced debt-to-equity conversions.

myCIO Sells Advisory Team To Clearstead Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

myCIO Wealth Partners announced the sale of an advisory team to Clearstead Advisors. The deal closed on June 30, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Behrman Capital Closes $250 Million Continuation Vehicle For Shurco

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Prosperity Bancshares Completes Merger With Stellar Bancorp

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Prosperity Bancshares announced the completion of its merger with Stellar Bancorp. The merger of Stellar Bancorp with and into Prosperity, along with the merger of Stellar Bank with and into Prosperity Bank, became effective today. Prosperity Bancshares is the parent company of Prosperity Bank. Stellar Bank was headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Avista Healthcare Partners Completes Acquisition Of sanotact Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Avista Healthcare Partners announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of sanotact Group. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. sanotact is a German vitamins, minerals, and supplements platform.

Valmet Completes Acquisition Of Severn Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Valmet announced that it has completed the acquisition of Severn Group. Severn is an industrial valve company specializing in severe service flow control solutions. The acquisition was originally announced on December 22, 2025. The transaction covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies, and LB Bentley. The deal is valued at $480 million on a cash- and debt-free basis.

Unique Sports Group And One Team Football Launch Unique France

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Unique Sports Group announced a strategic investment with French football agency One Team Football. The two businesses are joining forces to launch Unique France. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bow River Capital Surpasses $7.4 Billion In Managed Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Bow River Capital announced the successful integration of its recently acquired asset-based finance and venture capital platforms. The milestone marks Bow River Capital’s evolution into a diversified multi-asset alternative investment manager.

10Beauty Raises $23.5 Million To Expand Robotic Manicures To Retail And Salons

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

10Beauty announced that it has raised $23.5 million in new funding led by Story Ventures. The round brings 10Beauty’s total funding to more than $70 million.

Kroger To Acquire Giant Eagle For $1.65 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

The Kroger Co. and Giant Eagle announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle. Giant Eagle is a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with about $9 billion in annual sales, 197 supermarkets, and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana.

Aligned Raises $60 Million To Advance AI Deal Workspace Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2026

Aligned announced it has raised $60 million in Series B financing, bringing its total funding to $73.8 million. Aligned is the AI Deal Workspace where sellers, buyers, and AI agents run deals together.