Mergers & Acquisitions

Procede Software Raises Majority Growth Investment From Rubicon Technology Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Procede Software, a provider of enterprise dealer management systems for the commercial vehicle industry, said it has received a strategic majority investment from Rubicon Technology Partners, a middle market private equity firm focused on enterprise software.

IKON Capital, Bolt Ventures, Main Street Advisors Buy Into MotoGP’s Tech3 Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Red Bull KTM Tech3, one of MotoGP’s longest-tenured teams, has been acquired by a new investor group led by IKON Capital and joined by David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors, bringing two prominent sports-and-entertainment investment platforms into MotoGP team ownership.

SM Energy Closes All Stock Merger With Civitas Resources

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

SM Energy announced it has completed its all stock merger with Civitas Resources following stockholder approvals at special meetings held this month. The combined company will keep the SM Energy Company name and continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “SM.”

Illumina Completes Acquisition Of SomaLogic to Expand Proteomics And Multiomics Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Illumina announced it has completed its acquisition of SomaLogic, adding data-driven proteomics capabilities to broaden its multiomics portfolio and expand customer access to protein insights at scale. The company positioned the deal as a key step in the multiomics strategy it outlined in 2024, aiming to pair SomaLogic’s proteomics technology with Illumina’s global reach, sequencing ecosystem, and software to accelerate discovery and improve health care outcomes.

US Signal Acquires Aurora, Illinois Data Center To Expand Edge Footprint And Deploy OpenCloud

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

US Signal has acquired a new data center in Aurora, Illinois, extending its presence in the Chicago-area market and advancing its strategy to build a distributed, edge-focused national data center platform.

Integrow To Buy Cloud Consulting To Expand Cloud ERP and CRM Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Integrow announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud Consulting Inc. (CCI), an Atlanta-based cloud, ERP, and CRM consulting and services firm, as it looks to expand service delivery capacity and support more end-to-end customer transformation work.

White Cap To Acquire Colony Hardware In Strategic Combination

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, has signed an agreement to acquire Colony Hardware, a regional U.S. distributor of tools, equipment, supplies, safety products, and tool repairs and rentals serving residential, commercial, and industrial contractors.

Geoforce Acquires AssetLink Global To Expand Rugged Asset Tracking And Defense Grade Remote Monitoring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Geoforce, a provider of rugged and intrinsically safe asset intelligence solutions, has acquired AssetLink Global, a specialist in satellite-enabled remote monitoring systems and next-generation IoT services, with a strong footprint in military and defense, rail, cold chain, tank-level monitoring, and maritime vessel applications. The companies said the combination broadens Geoforce’s technical capabilities and industry coverage, with particular emphasis on secure satellite communications, intelligent sensor integration, and deployments in hazardous and remote environments.

G2 To Buy Capterra, Software Advice, And GetApp From Gartner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

G2 announced it has formally agreed to acquire Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp from Gartner, a deal that would combine four major B2B software review and discovery platforms under one owner as software buying increasingly shifts toward AI-driven search and recommendation experiences.

Applied Adhesives Acquires Interlock Adhesives, Expanding Into UK Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

APPLIED Adhesives, a provider of custom adhesive solutions and a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Interlock Adhesives, a United Kingdom-based adhesive technology company, in a move that establishes APPLIED’s presence in the UK.

Scoro Acquires Envoice To Expand AI-Based Profitability Tracking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Scoro announced it has acquired Envoice, an AI-powered bill and expense management platform, to help professional services firms capture external project costs faster and improve real-time visibility into margins.

Gordon Brothers Acquires LK Bennett Brand And IP

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Gordon Brothers has acquired the global LK Bennett brand and related intellectual property assets from the joint administrators of LK Bennett Fashion Limited, positioning the British heritage label for a new growth phase under an asset-light model.

Sustainable Agro Solutions Acquires Ceres Biotics To Expand Microbial Biosolutions Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Stirling Square Capital Partners announced its portfolio company Sustainable Agro Solutions has acquired Ceres Biotics, expanding SAS Group’s product portfolio and R&D capabilities in microorganisms as it pushes to build a global agricultural biosolutions leader. Financial terms were not disclosed.

BeatStars Acquires Lemonaide AI To Build Ethical Creator-Owned AI Music Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

BeatStars, the independent music marketplace and rights platform, has acquired Lemonaide AI, a generative music company focused on consent-based model training, in a move the companies frame as a bid to set a new standard for how AI tools are developed and monetized alongside creators.

Sword Health Acquires Kaia Health In $285 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 30, 2026

Sword Health announced it has acquired Kaia Health in a transaction valued at $285 million, adding Kaia’s digital health footprint in musculoskeletal and pulmonary care while expanding Sword’s reach in the United States and establishing a foothold in Germany.

VSE To Buy Precision Aviation Group In $2.025 Billion Aviation Aftermarket Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

VSE Corporation announced it has agreed to acquire Precision Aviation Group (PAG) from GenNx360 Capital Partners in a cash-and-equity transaction valued at approximately $2.025 billion upfront, a deal VSE called transformational for its aviation aftermarket strategy.

Lukoil Signs Agreement With Carlyle To Sell International Assets Holding Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

LUKOIL announced that it has signed an agreement with U.S. investment company Carlyle related to the sale of LUKOIL International GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary that holds the LUKOIL Group’s international assets. The company framed the step as part of efforts to address constraints imposed by certain countries on LUKOIL and its subsidiaries.

AutoManager Buys Macrosmith To Add Dealership Document Management And Compliance Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

AutoManager, a dealer software provider backed by private equity firm The Beekman Group, has acquired Macrosmith, a document management software company built for automotive retailers. Terms were not disclosed.

Premier Radiology Services Acquires NRAD To Expand National Teleradiology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Premier Radiology Services has acquired National Radiology Solutions (NRAD), adding another teleradiology provider to its outpatient focused platform as it looks to broaden subspecialty coverage, expand its national footprint, and increase capacity for faster, more expert reads across its provider network.

The Amlon Group Expands Through Acquisition Of Mastermelt America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Heartwood Partners said The Amlon Group has acquired Mastermelt America, adding a Sweetwater, Tennessee facility that processes and treats complex industrial waste streams for customers across the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, aerospace, and power generation industries. The transaction closed in May 2025, and the site now operates as Amlon Sweetwater.

Handshake Acquires Cleanlab To Build Data Quality And Evaluation Capabilities For Frontier AI Models

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Handshake has acquired Cleanlab in a deal aimed at strengthening AI research and data quality for training frontier models. In a CEO letter announcing the transaction, Cleanlab said its team will focus on leading Handshake’s AI research efforts, with an emphasis on producing higher-quality training data and improving reliability across AI systems.

Pollen Street Agrees Acquisition of Tutman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Pollen Street Capital has agreed to acquire Thesis Holdings Limited, known as Tutman, a fund services platform providing fund administration, corporate service, and transfer agency services to institutional investors, wealth managers, and family offices. The deal positions Tutman for its next phase of growth as demand rises for outsourced governance and administration amid increasing regulatory complexity.

Boyne Capital Forms Single Asset Continuation Fund To Extend Pilot Energy Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Boyne Capital announced it has closed a single asset secondary transaction that establishes a continuation vehicle for Pilot Energy, extending Boyne’s ownership and providing new capital to support Pilot’s acquisition strategy and organic growth initiatives.

Bluespring Wealth Partners Onboards $600 Million Firm Coghill Investment Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Bluespring Wealth Partners, an acquirer of registered investment advisors and wealth management firms, has partnered with Coghill Investment Strategies, adding the Pittsburgh-based advisory firm to its network of independent partner firms. Financial professionals at Coghill Investment Strategies oversee approximately $600 million in assets under management.

Symmetry Laser Acquires ArcRev To Expand Precision Laser Cutting And Lean Manufacturing For Medical Devices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Symmetry Laser has completed the acquisition of ArcRev, adding specialized laser cutting expertise and additional production capacity as it scales its precision manufacturing platform for the medical device industry.

Conscious Capital Growth And Petra Capital Partners Acquire RD Nutrition Consultants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Conscious Capital Growth, in partnership with Petra Capital Partners, has acquired RD Nutrition Consultants, a national provider of specialized dietitian consulting services for healthcare facilities across the United States. The buyers said the transaction positions RD Nutrition for faster growth and expansion of its clinical reach.

MediVisuals + High Impact Buys Jury Impressions To Add Mock Jury Research To Visual Trial Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

MediVisuals + High Impact, a provider of visual demonstratives for litigation, announced it has acquired Jury Impressions, a jury research firm founded by trial attorney Irv Cantor.

CMA CGM And Stonepeak Form United Ports JV In $2.4 Billion Terminal Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

CMA CGM Group and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak have agreed to form UNITED PORTS LLC, a U.S. joint venture designed to acquire 10 major CMA CGM operated port terminals around the world. Under the agreement, Stonepeak will invest $2.4 billion for a 25% minority stake, while CMA CGM will hold 75% and retain full operational control of the terminals.

Osaic: $164 Million Advisor Chris Livingston Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Osaic announced that financial advisor Chris Livingston has affiliated with the firm and joined Oakfield Wealth Management Group, an Osaic-affiliated team led by Private Wealth Advisor Anthony Macaluso. Livingston, who is based in Brooklyn, New York, brings approximately $164 million in assets under administration and more than 25 years of industry experience to the platform.

NewEdge Advisors Adds $1.4 Billion ClearTrust Wealth Advisors Team In Tennessee

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

NewEdge Capital Group announced ClearTrust Wealth Advisors has affiliated with NewEdge Advisors, bringing a 24-person team and approximately $1.4 billion in client assets to the firm’s growth-oriented registered investment advisor platform. ClearTrust is based in Franklin, Tennessee, and joins from Ameriprise Financial, where the team managed the assets prior to the move.