Mergers & Acquisitions

Spin.AI Acquires Revyz To Extend Data Protection And Security Management To Atlassian Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Spin.AI, a Palo Alto-based AI-powered enterprise software security platform, has acquired Revyz, an Atlassian Gold Marketplace Partner specializing in backup and configuration management for Jira and Confluence. The deal brings unified data protection and configuration management to organizations running Atlassian solutions alongside Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Salesforce. Financial terms were not disclosed.

I Squared Capital Acquires Elea Data Centers To Expand Brazilian Digital Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

I Squared Capital, a Miami-based global infrastructure investment manager with 55 billion dollars in assets under management, has agreed to acquire Elea Data Centers, one of the largest carrier-neutral data center platforms in Brazil. The investment will support Elea's planned expansion program and accelerate the development of large-scale, high-density AI infrastructure nationwide.

Acron Technologies Acquires Sightline Intelligence to Strengthen Edge AI Defense Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Acron Technologies, a defense and aerospace technology company backed by TJC, L.P., has acquired Sightline Intelligence, a specialist in edge-based AI video processing and target recognition for autonomous aircraft and mission-critical defense applications. The deal adds real-time onboard intelligence capabilities to Acron's existing portfolio of electro-optical and infrared hardware, video processing, and compression technologies.

Protos Security Acquires AT-RISK International to Build Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Protos Security, a tech-enabled managed security services provider backed by Southfield Capital, has acquired AT-RISK International, a Washington D.C.-based provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services. The deal marks Protos' twelfth acquisition since partnering with Southfield and advances its strategy of building a comprehensive, software-enabled integrated protection platform.

Nexans Acquires Republic Wire To Establish U.S. Manufacturing Platform In Low-Voltage Cable Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Nexans, a Paris-based global electrification company, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Republic Wire, a family-owned American manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminum wire products headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The deal, valued at approximately 680 million euros with a potential earn-out of up to 43 million euros, establishes Nexans' first significant manufacturing and distribution platform in the United States and complements its recent acquisition of Electro Cables in Canada.

Phenom Acquires Plum to Validate Human Behavior in AI-Era Hiring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Phenom, an applied AI company focused on HR infrastructure, has acquired Plum, a psychometric-based talent assessment platform, marking its second acquisition in ten weeks. The deal follows the February 2026 purchase of Be Applied and completes Phenom's full-spectrum assessment stack covering cognitive, behavioral, and situational capabilities at enterprise scale.

Integrity Acquires TC Financial To Expand AI-Driven Insurance Distribution In The Midwest

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Integrity, a Dallas-based AI-first distribution platform for life and health insurance, wealth management, and retirement planning, has acquired TC Financial, an independent marketing organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Azra AI Acquires Thynk Health To Close The Gap Between Imaging Detection And Cancer Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Azra AI, the leading end-to-end enterprise platform for incidental findings and oncology workflow automation, has acquired Thynk Health, a specialized leader in lung cancer screening and incidental findings management. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Silverfort Acquires Fabrix Security to Build Autonomous Runtime Identity Protection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Silverfort, an identity security company, has acquired Fabrix Security, an AI-native identity security startup, to deliver what the companies describe as the first autonomous identity security platform operating at runtime. The combination targets a growing vulnerability in enterprise security as the surge of non-human and agentic identities outpaces the speed of traditional access controls.

Cloudstate Acquires Girlhood to Expand Emotional and Physical Wellness Platform for Gen Z Women

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Cloudstate, a health and wellness platform for young women, has acquired Girlhood, a community-driven platform for Gen Z connection. The deal expands Cloudstate's reach and combines its physical and emotional health expertise with Girlhood's established peer community, creating what the company describes as a first-of-its-kind ecosystem designed around emotional safety and belonging rather than correction or comparison.

Mariner Independent Launches $1.3 Billion Mosaic Value Partners As Advisors Reestablish Independence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Mariner, a national financial services firm, has launched Mosaic Value Partners, a $1.3 billion wealth management firm founded by John Buckingham, Jason Clark, and Christopher Quigley through its Mariner Independent platform. The firm commenced operations on April 24 and represents the largest firm to debut on Mariner Independent to date, supported by three additional team members, including two licensed professionals.

Osaic Onboards $107 Million Advisor Geraldine Spinella Through New York Financial Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Geraldine Spinella has joined Osaic, one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies, through its office of supervisory jurisdiction New York Financial Partners, bringing approximately $107 million in client assets from Raymond James. Spinella is based in Garden City, New York, and focuses on helping individuals and families navigate financial change through personalized investment strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.

Adobe Completes Acquisition Of Semrush, Expanding Brand Visibility And AI Search Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Adobe has completed its acquisition of Semrush Holdings, a leading brand visibility platform, adding search engine optimization, generative engine optimization, and agentic search optimization capabilities to its growing customer experience portfolio. The transaction strengthens Adobe's recently introduced CX Enterprise platform, an end-to-end agentic AI system designed to help businesses manage content supply chain, customer engagement, and brand visibility at scale.

Atari Acquires Implicit Conversions To Expand Retro Game Preservation And Modern Console Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Atari has acquired Implicit Conversions, a game development studio specializing in bringing retro games to modern consoles, adding the team to a growing family of studios that includes Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

EssilorLuxottica Acquires Faro, An Italian High-Precision CNC Machinery Maker For Eyewear Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

EssilorLuxottica has acquired Faro, an Italian company with more than 20 years of expertise in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-precision CNC machinery for milling and diamond cutting, serving the jewelry and eyewear industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Stem Acquires Raicoon To Expand Automated Fault Detection Capabilities Within PowerTrack Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Stem, a global leader in AI-enabled clean energy software and services, has acquired the software assets of raicoon GmbH, a Vienna-based provider of automated fault detection and event management for solar asset performance. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BMG And Concord Combine To Create The World’s Leading Independent Music Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

BMG and Concord have announced a definitive agreement to merge their businesses, forming the world's leading independent music company. The combined entity will operate under the BMG name, with divisions called BMG Publishing and Concord Records. Global headquarters will be established in Nashville, with Berlin serving as the European headquarters.

Waverly Advisors Acquires $3.1 Billion Louisiana Firm TruWealth Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Waverly Advisors, a Birmingham, Alabama-based registered investment advisor, has acquired TruWealth Advisors, a $3.1 billion wealth management firm headquartered in the greater New Orleans area with offices in Mandeville and Metairie, Louisiana. The transaction, which closed on April 24, 2026, establishes Waverly's first presence in Louisiana and marks the firm's 32nd acquisition since accepting a private equity investment in December 2021. Waverly's total assets under management now stand at approximately $34.2 billion.

Fusion Capital Partners Acquires AQUALIS, A Leading Sustainable Water Management Services Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

AQUALIS, a Morrisville, North Carolina-based provider of sustainable water management, engineering, and compliance services, has been acquired by Fusion Capital Partners from DFW Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition represents Fusion's fourth platform investment overall and its first in 2026.

I Squared Capital Acquires Oriden With $300 Million Committed To Build U.S. Renewable Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Oriden, a Pittsburgh-based renewable energy developer with a pipeline of more than 5 gigawatts of solar and battery storage projects across the United States, has been acquired by I Squared Capital's Energy Transition Fund from Mitsubishi Power Americas. I Squared plans to invest approximately $300 million to support Oriden's next phase of growth.

O2 Investment Partners Backs Steffl Drilling & Pump To Build Nationwide Water Well Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Steffl Drilling & Pump, a Minnesota-based provider of water well drilling and repair services, has secured a private equity investment from O2 Investment Partners to support its growth as a platform business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Astorg To Acquire Global Microbiology Business From Thermo Fisher Scientific

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Astorg, a pan-European private equity firm with more than €24 billion in assets under management, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the microbiology business from Thermo Fisher Scientific. The transaction will establish the microbiology unit as an independent, privately owned platform backed by Astorg, with a focus on accelerating growth and enhancing operational performance.

Huboo: Acquires Sorted To Build End-To-End E-Commerce Logistics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Huboo announced it has acquired Sorted Group Limited, creating an integrated platform that spans fulfillment, shipping, returns, and delivery analytics as the company expands its capabilities across the post-purchase e-commerce journey.

Collective Acquires Open Ledger To Advance AI-Native Financial Operating System For Solopreneurs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Collective announced it has acquired Open Ledger, as the company looks to accelerate development of an AI-driven financial operating system designed for self-employed professionals and “Businesses-of-One.”

Critical Metals: $835 Million Proposed Acquisition Of European Lithium To Expand Rare Earth Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Critical Metals announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire European Lithium Ltd. in a proposed all-share transaction valued at approximately $835 million, as the company looks to strengthen its position in critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Embrace Real Estate And 1823 Partners Acquire Ghirardelli Square In San Francisco With Continuum Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Embrace Real Estate and its affiliate 1823 Partners announced the acquisition of Ghirardelli Square from Jamestown, marking a significant ownership transition for one of the most iconic mixed-use destinations in the United States.

Stonepeak And Bernhard Capital Partners Acquire Cleco To Strengthen Louisiana Energy Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital Partners announced an agreement to acquire Cleco Group from a consortium including Macquarie Asset Management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, and Manulife Investment Management, marking a significant transition in ownership of the Louisiana-based utility.

Shell: $13.6 Billion Acquisition Of ARC Resources To Expand Canadian Energy Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Shell announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. in a transaction valued at approximately $13.6 billion in equity, as the company looks to strengthen its position in Canada’s Montney shale basin and expand long-term production capacity.

Johnson Controls Acquires Nantum AI To Expand AI-Driven Energy Optimization Within OpenBlue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Johnson Controls announced it has acquired Nantum AI, a New York-based developer of artificial intelligence algorithms designed to improve building energy efficiency and operational performance. The acquisition strengthens Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue digital ecosystem by adding advanced AI-driven control capabilities to optimize HVAC systems and reduce energy consumption.

Rox Capital Partners: Sale Of Scruggs Water Infrastructure Platform To Sterling Group Marks Exit Following Growth Strategy Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Rox Capital Partners announced the sale of The Scruggs Companies to The Sterling Group, marking the exit of its investment in the municipal water infrastructure platform.