Innovation

PetaSight: Babbage Insight Acquisition Strengthens AI-Driven Life Sciences Research Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

PetaSight, an AI-led operating system for life sciences primary market research, has acquired Babbage Insight Two Inc., a company specializing in patent-pending algorithms for business insight generation and signal validation. The deal is aimed at advancing PetaSight’s platform into a more comprehensive, intelligence-driven system for pharmaceutical research teams, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Allvia: Acquisition Of HR Pals To Expand Workforce Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced that it has acquired HR Pals, a provider of outsourced HR administration and employee support services for organizations of all sizes. The transaction builds on Allvia’s founding partnership with Melita Group and advances its strategy to create a scaled, integrated platform spanning HR administration, benefits administration, and workforce strategy solutions.

StarLIMS: MODA Platform Acquisition From Lonza To Expand Manufacturing And Quality Control Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

StarLIMS has agreed to acquire the MODA Platform from Lonza in a move designed to deepen its capabilities across manufacturing operations and quality control. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

AngelEye Health Acquires SupportSpot Platform To Expand Pediatric Family Support Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

AngelEye Health has acquired the SupportSpot platform from Child Life On Call, marking a strategic move to broaden its family support and care continuum capabilities across neonatal and pediatric healthcare.

Chimney Rock Equity Partners Buys United Electronics Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Chimney Rock Equity Partners has acquired United Electronics Company, a provider of mission-critical electronics solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, from Albion River, according to an official company announcement. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Vitality: Ramp Health Acquisition To Build Integrated Employer Health And Risk Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Vitality, a global health engagement and behavior change company, has announced its acquisition of Ramp Health, a provider of onsite healthcare, safety, and risk mitigation services, in a move aimed at creating a more comprehensive, end-to-end solution for employer health and workplace risk management.

Vertiv To Acquire ThermoKey To Expand AI Data Center Cooling Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Vertiv Holdings Co. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire ThermoKey S.p.A., a provider of heat-rejection and heat-exchange technologies, as part of its continued investment in advanced cooling solutions for high-density AI data centers.

Shield AI: $2 Billion Raise And Aechelon Acquisition At $12.7 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Shield AI announced it is raising $1.5 billion in Series G funding alongside $500 million in preferred equity financing, reaching a $12.7 billion post-money valuation, while also acquiring Aechelon Technology Inc to expand its defense simulation and autonomy capabilities.

Equitable Holdings: $22 Billion All-Stock Merger With Corebridge Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Equitable Holdings and Corebridge Financial have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger valued at approximately $22 billion, creating a scaled financial services platform spanning retirement, life insurance, wealth management, and asset management.

ECGI Holdings: $25 Million Acquisition Of Mortgage Platform RezyFi

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

ECGI Holdings, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RezyFi in a transaction valued at $25 million, according to the company’s official announcement.

Cencora: $1.1 Billion Acquisition Of EyeSouth Partners’ Retina Business To Expand Eye Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions company, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EyeSouth Partners’ retina business for $1.1 billion, strengthening its position in specialty eye care through its Retina Consultants of America platform.

Apollo: $3.7 Billion Deal To Acquire Nippon Sheet Glass For Glass Manufacturing Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Apollo Global Management announced that its managed funds have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass Company, a global leader in architectural, automotive, and solar glass, for nearly $3.7 billion.

Pediatrix Medical Group Expands Maternal Health Services With Tennessee Maternal-Fetal Medicine Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Pediatrix Medical Group announced it has expanded its maternal health services footprint through a partnership and acquisition of Tennessee Maternal-Fetal Medicine, strengthening its presence in Middle Tennessee and the Greater Nashville area.

Lunai Bioworks: $20 Million Deal To Acquire Blood-Brain Barrier Platform For CNS Alzheimer’s Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Lunai Bioworks, an AI-driven life sciences company focused on central nervous system and oncology drug discovery, announced it has executed a binding $20 million strategic transaction to acquire a blood-brain barrier delivery platform along with central nervous system Alzheimer’s drug assets from the Clemann Group.

VINCI: $1.6 Billion Acquisition Of Indian Toll Road Portfolio From Macquarie

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

VINCI has signed an agreement with Macquarie Asset Management to acquire a portfolio of nine toll highway concessions in India for an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion.

CodeRoad: AI Engineering Firm Acquired By Etna Capital Affiliate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

An affiliate of Etna Capital has completed the acquisition of CodeRoad, a provider of digital engineering, software development, and AI solutions to enterprise customers across North America.

Southfield Capital: $100 Million Acquisition Of Executive Search Firm Metric Search

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Southfield Capital has acquired Metric Search in a $100 million deal, marking a majority investment in the specialist executive search and talent solutions firm and an exit for prior investor BGF.

Taylor Farms Acquires Equinox Growers To Expand Controlled-Environment Agriculture Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Taylor Farms announced that it has acquired Equinox Growers, a state-of-the-art leafy greens greenhouse located in Louisa, Virginia, from Generate Capital. The transaction marks the company’s largest investment to date in controlled-environment agriculture and reinforces its strategy to expand supply capabilities and diversify production methods.

INVL Renewable: €23.7 Million Sale Of Polish Solar Portfolio To Clean Energy Company Airengy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

INVL Renewable Energy Fund I has signed an agreement to sell its entire portfolio of solar power projects in Poland to Airengy Tech Ltd. for €23.7 million.

Ruder Finn Acquires IR Firm The Equity Group To Expand AI-Driven Communications Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Ruder Finn has acquired The Equity Group, a New York–based investor relations agency with more than 50 years of experience, in a move designed to strengthen its capabilities in investor communications and AI-driven market insights.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical: $1.225 Billion Deal To Acquire Transcend Therapeutics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Otsuka Pharmaceutical announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Transcend Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on rapid-acting treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, in a deal valued at up to $1.225 billion.

Premium Guard Expands Portfolio Through Acquisition Of Key IP Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Premium Guard announced it has signed an agreement to acquire key intellectual property and related assets from First Brands Group, strengthening its product portfolio and global growth strategy. The transaction, which is subject to bankruptcy court approval and other closing conditions, is expected to close in early April.

FiEE: $3 Million Investment To Build AI Music Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

FiEE announced it will invest approximately $3.0 million to build an AI-powered music ecosystem, marking a strategic expansion into the global music and entertainment market.

CBL Properties: $176 Million Financing Completes Refinancing Strategy And Extends Debt Maturity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

CBL Properties announced it has closed a $176 million floating-rate, non-recourse loan, marking the final step in its refinancing of a previously outstanding $634 million secured term loan.

Health Management Associates: Acquisition Of HealthTech Solutions Expands Medicaid Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Health Management Associates (HMA), a national consulting firm focused on publicly funded healthcare and human services, announced it has acquired HealthTech Solutions, a provider of Medicaid-focused technology, analytics, and compliance solutions.

Dash0: $110 Million Series B At $1 Billion Valuation Raised For AI Observability Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Dash0 announced it has raised $110 million in Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation, as the company accelerates its push to build an AI-powered observability platform designed to autonomously manage production systems. The round was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from DTCP Growth, Accel, Cherry Ventures, DIG Ventures, and strategic partners July Fund and T.Capital. The financing brings Dash0’s total funding to $155 million and establishes it as a unicorn in enterprise infrastructure.

Deccan AI: $25 Million Raised For Highly Accurate AI Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Deccan AI announced it has raised $25 million in funding to advance its focus on building highly accurate artificial intelligence systems, positioning itself in contrast to the broader industry emphasis on “superintelligence.” The round was led by A91 Partners, with participation from Susquehanna and existing investor Prosus Ventures.

Terrestrial Bio: $50 Million Raised For Microarray Patch Therapeutics Platform And Rebrand From Vaxess Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Terrestrial Bio, a biotech company developing a microarray patch platform for therapeutics, announced it has raised $50 million in Series C funding and rebranded from Vaxess Technologies. The funding round was led by RA Capital, with participation from Engine Ventures, GHIC, and SiteGround.

Blossom Health: $20 Million Raised For AI Psychiatry Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Blossom Health, an AI operating system provider for psychiatry, announced that it has raised $20 million across a Series A and Seed funding round to expand access to mental healthcare and accelerate development of its applied AI technology.

Pulmatrix: Merger With Eos SENOLYTIX To Advance Mitochondrial Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Pulmatrix announced a definitive merger agreement with Eos SENOLYTIX, a biotechnology company focused on gerotherapeutic peptides targeting mitochondrial dysfunction in aging-related diseases. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined entity will operate as Eos SENOLYTIX, Inc. and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “EOSX.”