Mergers & Acquisitions

OpenAI Acquires Statsig For A Reported $1.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

OpenAI announced the acquisition of Statsig. While the exact details of the acquisition amount remain undisclosed, sources from have reported that the deal was valued at around $1.1 billion.

UserEvidence: $7 Million Raised And Zealot Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

UserEvidence, a customer evidence platform tailored for go-to-market (GTM) teams, has exciting news to share: the company has successfully acquired Zealot, a fast-growing advocacy and reference management platform. This announcement comes alongside a notable funding achievement, as UserEvidence secured an additional $7 million in a funding round led by existing investors. With this latest investment, the total funding for UserEvidence has reached $21 million.

Sycamore Partners: Acquisition Of Walgreens Boots Alliance Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Sycamore Partners has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), marking a significant milestone for both the company and its shareholders. This acquisition comes with the partnership of Stefano Pessina and his family, who have shown their unwavering support by reinvesting 100% of their interests in WBA. This move not only highlights their confidence in the company but also underscores a shared vision for its future.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Buying LKQ’s $410 Million Self Service Arm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

LKQ Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Self Service segment, commonly known as Pick Your Part. The buyer is an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, and the deal carries an enterprise value of $410 million. This figure is subject to standard post-closing adjustments.

CropX Buying Acclym For Enterprise-Scale Sustainable Food Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

CropX Technologies, a prominent leader in digital agronomic solutions, has announced its acquisition of Acclym, formerly known as Agritask. Acclym is an enterprise-grade agricultural intelligence company with a 15-year history of empowering top food and beverage brands to fulfill their commitments to agricultural sustainability. This strategic deal is significant as it marks the seventh such move by CropX, following the 2024 acquisition of the innovative nitrogen sensor company, EnGeniousAg, and the 2023 acquisition of Australia-based Green Brain.

AvonRisk Buying AS&G Claims Administration And Care Logic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

AvonRisk, recognized as a leading national provider of risk management, claims administration, and managed care services, has acquired third-party claims administration and medical bill review services provider AS&G Claims Administration and Care Logic, a prominent third-party administrator based in Houston. AS&G specializes in a variety of services, including workers' compensation, auto liability, general liability, and medical bill review.

MPLX: $2.375 Billion Acquisition Of Northwind Midstream Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

MPLX LP has finalized its $2.375 billion acquisition of Northwind Delaware Holdings LLC, more commonly known as Northwind Midstream. This company plays a crucial role in the energy sector by providing sour gas gathering, treatment, and processing services in the Lea County region of New Mexico.

Arbiter Acquires BigTeams To Expand Reach Across U.S. High Schools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Arbiter, a leader in K-12 athletic and event management, has officially acquired BigTeams, a respected name in school sports technology. This strategic move represents a significant step forward as Arbiter continues to enhance its mission of supporting schools, coaches, officials, and families involved in high school athletics and operations.

Fullcast Buys Ebsta To Advance Revenue Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Fullcast, a leader in sales performance planning and execution, has exciting news to share: the company has officially acquired Ebsta, a well-respected revenue intelligence platform. This strategic acquisition represents a significant step forward in creating a powerhouse within the sales technology landscape.

Amex GBT: $540 Million Acquisition Of CWT Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), which operates under the umbrella of the Global Business Travel Group, has officially completed the acquisition of CWT, a global provider of business travel and meetings solutions. This strategic move, first announced in March 2024, represents a significant step in enhancing the services and solutions available to clients in the business travel sector.

Mercer Advisors: $500 Million West Oak And $350 Million Eagle Wealth Team Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Mercer Global Advisors announced the acquisition of two firms that brought in $850 million in assets.

BlackRock: Acquisition Of ElmTree Funds Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

BlackRock has completed its acquisition of ElmTree Funds. This strategic move represents a significant step forward for BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform. By integrating ElmTree into its operations, BlackRock aims to offer even more comprehensive solutions for a diverse range of companies and investors.

SeqOne Buying Congenica For AI-Based Genomic Medicine Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

SeqOne, a leader in AI-driven genomic analysis, has announced its acquisition of Congenica, a UK company from the Wellcome Sanger Institute. This merger establishes one of the most significant global pure-play software companies in genomics, serving over 160 laboratories in more than 30 countries.

CW Advisors: $575 Million In AUM Added Through Recent Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

CW Advisors, a registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Boston, has announced it has acquired Capital Management Services (CMS) and CHB Investment Group, both of which are well-established companies located in Pennsylvania.

Apella Wealth: $1 Billion Park Piedmont Advisors Team Added

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Apella Wealth, a financial advisory and wealth management firm dedicated to serving individuals, families, and businesses, has announced the acquisition of Park Piedmont Advisors, an advisory firm with a strong presence in both Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Accenture To Buy Consulting Firm NeuraFlash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Accenture has reached an agreement to acquire NeuraFlash, a well-respected consulting company that specializes in Salesforce and generative AI solutions for sales, service, and field operations. This acquisition will enhance Accenture's capabilities in Salesforce generative AI and managed services, while expanding its presence in mid-market industries worldwide.

Sompo Buying Aspen Insurance For $3.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Sompo Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sompo International Holdings, will acquire 100% of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited for $37.50 per share in cash, totaling about $3.5 billion. Aspen has a strong specialty insurance and reinsurance business, generating over $4.6 billion in annual gross written premiums through specialized product lines and tailored solutions.

Vector Capital To Buy AI Revenue Enablement Company Showpad

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Vector Capital Management has announced an agreement to acquire Showpad, a leading AI revenue enablement company based in Chicago and Ghent, Belgium.

CapVest To Buy Majority Stake In STADA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

CapVest Partners has signed an agreement with Bain Capital and Cinven to acquire a majority stake in STADA Arzneimittel AG, a healthcare and pharmaceuticals company specializing in Consumer Healthcare, Generics, and Specialty Pharmaceuticals.

LPL Onboards $700 Million Skyward Financial And $140 Million Chloey Wealth Advisor Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

LPL Financial recently announced that it has successfully onboarded the teams from Chloey Wealth Advisors and Skyward Financial. This strategic move aims to enhance LPL's capabilities in providing financial services and expand its network of experienced advisors.

IMCD To Buy Specialty Chemicals Company Tillmanns

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

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.

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.

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.