Mergers & Acquisitions

FirstSun Capital Bancorp And First Foundation: $785 Million Merger Announced, Forming $17 Billion Regional Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

FirstSun Capital Bancorp and First Foundation have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $785 million, creating a $17 billion regional bank with a strong presence in some of the nation’s fastest-growing markets, including Southern California.

Voyager Technologies Expanding U.S. Space Propulsion Reach Through ExoTerra Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Voyager Technologies announced that it has acquired ExoTerra Resource, a company known for its advanced electric propulsion systems. The acquisition aims to strengthen Voyager’s capability to deliver U.S.-based propulsion solutions for both defense and commercial space markets.

OpenSpace Expands Visual Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition Of Disperse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

OpenSpace, a San Francisco-based leader in Visual Intelligence for builders, has announced the acquisition of London-based Disperse, a construction progress tracking company. The deal unites two pioneers in construction technology, combining image-based intelligence, progress analytics, and verified data into a single, trusted platform for builders worldwide.

Cadre To Buy TYR Tactical For $175 Million In Strategic Military Gear Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Cadre Holdings, a renowned manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment for law enforcement, military, nuclear, and first-responder markets, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, LLC, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-performance tactical gear. The transaction underscores Cadre’s ambition to broaden its mission-critical product offerings and accelerate growth in overseas military markets.

Ondas Buys Stake In Insight Intelligent Sensors To Expand AI Sensing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Ondas Holdings has acquired a controlling interest in Israel-based Insight Intelligent Sensors Ltd., strengthening its AI-driven electro-optical sensing capabilities and expanding its multi-domain autonomy ecosystem. The move deepens Ondas’ reach across defense, homeland security, and environmental resilience markets.

Harbor Compliance Acquiring CorpoMax To Improve International Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

Harbor Compliance, a leading provider of compliance solutions for businesses and nonprofits, has announced the acquisition of CorpoMax, a Delaware-based Company, strengthening its international presence and expanding its service portfolio to serve French-speaking entrepreneurs worldwide.

PatientNow Buying AI Growth Engine Recura to Accelerate Practice Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 31, 2025

PatientNow, a leading provider of practice management and growth technology for aesthetics practices, has announced its acquisition of Recura, an AI-powered growth engine designed to help medical practices enhance client acquisition, conversion, and retention. The deal marks a significant step forward in PatientNow’s mission to help its customers drive consistent revenue growth through intelligent automation and connected digital infrastructure.

Francisco Partners To Buy Jamf In $2.2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Jamf, a leading provider of Apple device management and security solutions for enterprises, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by global technology investment firm Francisco Partners in a transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Francisco Partners will purchase all outstanding shares of Jamf common stock for $13.05 per share in cash, representing a premium of about 50% over the company’s 90-day volume-weighted average closing share price before September 11, 2025.

Bending Spoons To Buy AOL Following $2.8 Billion Debt Financing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Technology company Bending Spoons announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AOL from Yahoo, marking the next chapter for one of the internet’s most iconic brands. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions.

GPT Industries Buys Integrated Rectifier Technologies For Expanding Global Corrosion Mitigation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Branford Castle Partners, a North America-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, GPT Industries, has acquired Integrated Rectifier Technologies (IRT), a leading Alberta-based manufacturer of transformer rectifiers and related products for the global cathodic protection industry. The deal marks GPT’s first acquisition since Branford Castle invested in the company through its Fund II.

Reseda Group And Maps Credit Union Buys Pocketnest For Advancing AI-Based Financial Wellness

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), has partnered with Maps Credit Union to acquire Pocketnest, an AI-powered financial wellness platform that leverages behavioral science and generative AI to deliver personalized, holistic financial guidance.

ADP Buys Pequity For Expanding Global Compensation Management Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

ADP, a leader in HR and payroll solutions, has acquired Pequity, an innovative compensation management software company founded in 2019. The acquisition strengthens ADP’s compensation management portfolio and enhances its ability to serve the growing needs of mid-size, enterprise, and multinational clients.

Social Assurance Buying MindMixer For Enhancing AI-Based Civic And Community Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Social Assurance, a leading provider of marketing, communication, and compliance solutions for regulated industries, has acquired MindMixer, a pioneer in digital civic engagement platforms. The acquisition brings MindMixer back to its Nebraska roots and expands Social Assurance’s ecosystem of community engagement tools for schools, governments, and civic organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CleanSpark Acquires Land And Power To Develop AI Data Center In Greater Houston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark announced it has acquired rights to 271 acres of land in Austin County, Texas, along with long-term power supply agreements totaling 285 megawatts to develop a large-scale AI data center campus. This strategic move expands CleanSpark’s footprint into the Texas market, positioning the company at the center of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure development.

Givebutter Buys We Are For Good To Create Unified Ecosystem For Nonprofit Innovation And Community Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Givebutter, the leading all-in-one fundraising and CRM platform trusted by over 70,000 nonprofits, announced its acquisition of We Are For Good, a global community and media platform serving purpose-driven social impact leaders. The combination brings together the industry’s top nonprofit technology platform with one of its most influential content and education communities, forming a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that empowers nonprofit leaders to fundraise, learn, and grow together.

Platinum Equity: Acquisition Of Anuvu Completed To Accelerate Innovation In Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 30, 2025

Private equity firm Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of Anuvu, a global leader in in-flight entertainment and high-speed connectivity solutions serving aviation, maritime, and non-theatrical markets. The transaction, first announced in August 2025, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Anuvu as it strengthens its technology platform, expands service capabilities, and accelerates innovation for mobility clients worldwide.