Innovation

Long Tail: Growth Investment Secured For AI-Driven Healthcare Utilization Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Long Tail, an AI-native healthcare technology company focused on utilization management and physician advisory, has secured a strategic growth investment from Eir Partners Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Merit Medical Systems: $140 Million Acquisition Of View Point Medical Expands Oncology Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has acquired View Point Medical, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $140 million, expanding its therapeutic oncology capabilities.

Tiger Infrastructure Partners: Growth Investment In Security Infrastructure Provider Orbis Protect

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Tiger Infrastructure Partners announced a transformational growth capital investment in Orbis Protect, a UK-based provider of technology-enabled security infrastructure solutions for critical assets and property.

C1 Fund: Investment In Digital Asset Platform Uphold Expands Multi-Asset Exposure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

C1 Fund, a publicly traded closed-end fund focused on late-stage digital asset services and technology companies, announced it has acquired a position in Uphold, a multi-asset digital money platform.

TippingPoint Biosciences: $4.5 Million Raised To Target Epigenetic Drivers In Pediatric Brain Cancer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

TippingPoint Biosciences has raised $4.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to advance a novel drug discovery platform focused on previously “undruggable” epigenetic targets. The financing was led by SOSV and LKS Fund, with participation from Sazze Partners, Freeflow Ventures, StoryHouse Ventures, Sontag Innovation Fund, American Cancer Society BrightEdge, XEIA, and WeCAN.

RPM International: Acquisition Of Kalzip Completed To Expand Building Envelope Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

RPM International announced that it has completed its acquisition of Kalzip GmbH, a Germany-based provider of aluminum roofing and façade systems, strengthening its global building envelope portfolio and expanding its presence across Europe and international markets.

Nügredient Solutions: Guardian Capital Partners Acquires Plant-Based Ingredient Developer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Guardian Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Nügredient Solutions, marking the fourth platform investment for its Fund IV and its first within the firm’s Food & Beverage-focused Guardian Priority Sector program.

QXO: $2.25 Billion Acquisition Of Kodiak Building Partners Completed To Expand Building Products Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

QXO has completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, marking a significant step in its strategy to scale its presence in the building products distribution market.

OceanSound Partners: $3.4 Billion Raised For Fund III Focused On National Security And Mission-Critical Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

OceanSound Partners announced the final close of its third fund, OceanSound Partners Fund III, with $3.0 billion in total capital commitments and $3.4 billion raised including co-investment vehicles, bringing the firm’s total assets under management to more than $8 billion.

Halliburton Acquires Sekal To Expand Drilling Automation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Halliburton announced it has acquired Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation, strengthening its position in digital drilling automation and advancing its strategy to enhance well construction efficiency and performance.

Proceed: $405 Million Continuation Vehicle Closed To Support Legal Services Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Align Capital Partners has closed a single-asset continuation fund with approximately $405 million in commitments to support the next phase of growth for its tech-enabled legal services platform, Proceed.

Cyclerion Therapeutics: $380 Million Financing To Merge With Korsana Biosciences And Advance Alzheimer’s Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cyclerion Therapeutics and Korsana Biosciences announced a definitive merger agreement in an all-stock transaction that will result in the combined company operating under the Korsana Biosciences name and trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol KRSA.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp: Regional Bank Merger With First Foundation Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

FirstSun Capital Bancorp has completed its all-stock merger with First Foundation Inc., marking a significant expansion of its banking and wealth management footprint across the United States.

The Cook & Boardman Group: Acquisition Of Assurance Media Expands Security And Integration Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC, a provider of integrated access and security solutions, announced that its subsidiary has acquired substantially all of the assets of Assurance Media LLC, a systems integrator specializing in structured cabling, audiovisual systems, and premise security. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Liventus: Equipment Finance Technology Company Acquires Tamarack To Expand AI And Platform Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Liventus, an equipment finance-focused technology and modernization company, announced it has acquired Tamarack, a provider of software and professional services for the equipment finance industry with more than 25 years of experience.

Swipe Savvy: Acquisition Of GiftAMeal Expands Purpose-Driven Restaurant Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Swipe Savvy, a customer engagement and rewards platform, announced it has acquired GiftAMeal, a restaurant marketing platform that enables diners to trigger meal donations to local food banks through a simple photo-sharing experience.

The Clorox Company: Acquisition Of GOJO Industries Completed To Expand Purell Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

The Clorox Company announced it has completed its acquisition of GOJO Industries, the maker of the Purell brand, marking a significant expansion of its health and hygiene portfolio. The deal brings together two well-known players in cleaning and sanitation, combining Clorox’s consumer brand strength with GOJO’s leadership in professional and institutional hygiene solutions.

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen): Meridian Capital Team Joins To Expand Investment Banking Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) announced that team members from Meridian Capital LLC are joining the firm, forming a combined offering that will go to market as CLA Meridian Capital. The move is aimed at strengthening CLA’s investment banking and wealth advisory capabilities, particularly for privately held and middle-market companies navigating growth, capital raising, and ownership transitions.

DuPont: $1.8 Billion Divestiture Of Aramids Business To Arclin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

DuPont announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, which includes well known brands Kevlar and Nomex, to Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P.. The transaction values the business at approximately $1.8 billion.

Main Street Capital: $26 Million Follow-On Investment To Support Trantech Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Main Street Capital Corporation announced it has completed a follow-on investment totaling $26.0 million in its existing portfolio company Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC to support a strategic acquisition.

Keurig Dr Pepper Completes JDE Peet’s Acquisition To Form Global Coffee Company And Name CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Keurig Dr Pepper announced it has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet's, marking a major step in its strategic transformation and setting the stage for the creation of a standalone global coffee business.

Reju: €135 Million Secured For Textile Recycling Hub In The Netherlands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Reju has secured €135 million in funding from the Dutch government’s Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie program to support the development of an industrial-scale textile-to-textile regeneration hub at Chemelot Industrial Park in the Netherlands.

Aprio: Acquisition Of CAVU Advisors Expands Federal Contractor Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Aprio announced it has acquired CAVU Advisors, a Columbia, Maryland-based firm specializing in advisory and accounting services for federal contractors, strengthening its position in the government contracting sector and expanding its capabilities across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.

Dynamic Group: Acquisition Of Cycle Construction Expands Civil Construction And Disaster Response Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dynamic Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cycle Construction Company, forming one of the region’s largest civil construction and disaster response firms.

Cerity Partners Merges With Covenant Partners To Expand Into Tennessee

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cerity Partners announced that it has merged with Covenant Partners LLC, a Nashville-based boutique wealth management firm, marking its entry into the Tennessee market and continuing its growth strategy through client-focused advisory partnerships. Covenant Partners will operate under the Cerity Partners name following the transaction.

Fulton Financial Expanding With Blue Foundry Bancorp Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Fulton Financial Corporation has completed its acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in New Jersey.

Jukebox Health: Acquisition Of Braided Health To Expand AI-Driven Integrated Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Jukebox Health, a company focused on improving safety and independence at home for older adults and people with disabilities, announced it has acquired Braided Health, a care management technology company serving high-need, dual-eligible Medicare-Medicaid populations.

Innovation

Long Tail: Growth Investment Secured For AI-Driven Healthcare Utilization Platform

Merit Medical Systems: $140 Million Acquisition Of View Point Medical Expands Oncology Portfolio

Tiger Infrastructure Partners: Growth Investment In Security Infrastructure Provider Orbis Protect

C1 Fund: Investment In Digital Asset Platform Uphold Expands Multi-Asset Exposure

TippingPoint Biosciences: $4.5 Million Raised To Target Epigenetic Drivers In Pediatric Brain Cancer

RPM International: Acquisition Of Kalzip Completed To Expand Building Envelope Portfolio

Nügredient Solutions: Guardian Capital Partners Acquires Plant-Based Ingredient Developer

QXO: $2.25 Billion Acquisition Of Kodiak Building Partners Completed To Expand Building Products Platform

OceanSound Partners: $3.4 Billion Raised For Fund III Focused On National Security And Mission-Critical Technology

Halliburton Acquires Sekal To Expand Drilling Automation Capabilities

Proceed: $405 Million Continuation Vehicle Closed To Support Legal Services Platform Growth

Cyclerion Therapeutics: $380 Million Financing To Merge With Korsana Biosciences And Advance Alzheimer’s Pipeline

FirstSun Capital Bancorp: Regional Bank Merger With First Foundation Completed

The Cook & Boardman Group: Acquisition Of Assurance Media Expands Security And Integration Capabilities

Liventus: Equipment Finance Technology Company Acquires Tamarack To Expand AI And Platform Capabilities

Swipe Savvy: Acquisition Of GiftAMeal Expands Purpose-Driven Restaurant Engagement Platform

The Clorox Company: Acquisition Of GOJO Industries Completed To Expand Purell Brand

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen): Meridian Capital Team Joins To Expand Investment Banking Services

DuPont: $1.8 Billion Divestiture Of Aramids Business To Arclin

Main Street Capital: $26 Million Follow-On Investment To Support Trantech Acquisition

Keurig Dr Pepper Completes JDE Peet’s Acquisition To Form Global Coffee Company And Name CEO

Reju: €135 Million Secured For Textile Recycling Hub In The Netherlands

Aprio: Acquisition Of CAVU Advisors Expands Federal Contractor Advisory Capabilities

Dynamic Group: Acquisition Of Cycle Construction Expands Civil Construction And Disaster Response Capabilities

Cerity Partners Merges With Covenant Partners To Expand Into Tennessee

Fulton Financial Expanding With Blue Foundry Bancorp Acquisition

Jukebox Health: Acquisition Of Braided Health To Expand AI-Driven Integrated Care Platform

3WIN Corp: Acquisition Of Filling Equipment Manufacturer Alchemist Filling Machines

AgBiTech: BASF Agricultural Solutions Acquires Biological Crop Protection Company From Paine Schwartz Partners

Associated Banc-Corp: Acquisition Of American National Corporation Completed To Accelerate Midwest Growth