Mergers & Acquisitions

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.

Pepper Acquires AI Startup Alima To Expand Product Content Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Pepper has acquired Alima, bringing together two companies focused on modernizing food distribution through AI-driven systems and unified operational platforms.

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.

OVHcloud: Acquisition Of Dragon LLM To Expand Generative AI Capabilities And Launch AI Lab

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

OVHcloud announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Dragon LLM, a French developer of specialized generative AI models focused on regulated industries, marking the company’s first acquisition and a strategic move to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence.

StartEngine: Acquisition Of Vinovest Expands Alternative Asset Investing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

StartEngine has acquired Vinovest, expanding its platform into alternative assets such as fine wine and whisky and broadening access for retail investors.

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.

Kitwave Group: One Equity Partners Acquires UK Food And Drink Wholesale Distributor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

One Equity Partners announced that it has acquired Kitwave Group plc, a UK-based wholesale distributor supplying food, beverages, and other consumables to foodservice and retail customers nationwide.

Kodiak Gas Services: $24 Million Permian Basin Compression Asset Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Kodiak Gas Services announced that it has completed the acquisition of more than 20,000 horsepower of large horsepower compression assets in the Permian Basin for $24 million, strengthening its position in one of North America’s most active oil and gas regions.

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.

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.

Buddy’s Pizza: Detroit Pizza Chain Acquired By Local Investment Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Detroit’s iconic pizza chain Buddy’s Pizza has been acquired by a Detroit-based group of investors who say they have a deep personal connection to the brand and its legacy in the city.

Americana Partners Expands With Acquisition Of Accounting And Consulting Firm NRT Consulting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Houston-based Americana Partners, an independent wealth management firm overseeing more than $12.1 billion in client assets, announced it has acquired NRT Consulting, a financial consulting and accounting firm, as it continues to expand its service platform.

Henkel: $1.4 Billion Acquisition Of Premium Hair Care Brand Olaplex

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Henkel has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Olaplex in a deal valued at approximately $1.4 billion, based on an offer price of $2.06 per share. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Olaplex’s board of directors, with controlling shareholder Advent also committing its support.

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.”

Electro Switch Acquires E-MAX Instruments To Expand Substation Monitoring And Control Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Electro Switch, a manufacturer of engineered switches and related components for critical applications, announced it has acquired E-MAX Instruments, a provider of control and monitoring solutions for electrical substation equipment.

Boralex: C$9 Billion Acquisition By Brookfield And La Caisse To Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Boralex has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Brookfield alongside La Caisse in a transaction valued at approximately C$9 billion (C$9.7 billion on a combined basis), positioning the company for its next phase of growth as a private entity.

Why Merck Is Buying Terns Pharmaceuticals In A $6.7 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Merck has agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for approximately $6.7 billion, a move aimed at accelerating its expansion in blood cancer treatments and reinforcing its long-term oncology strategy.

Holley Performance Brands: Acquisition Of HRX Expands Safety And Racing Portfolio In Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Holley Performance Brands has announced the acquisition of HRX, an Italy-based motorsports racewear brand, as part of its strategy to expand its Safety and Racing portfolio and strengthen its presence in European motorsports. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Why Ecolab Is Buying CoolIT Systems For $4.75 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Ecolab announced it has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems for approximately $4.75 billion in cash as part of a strategic push to deepen its role in the rapidly growing AI data center ecosystem and build a comprehensive cooling platform for next-generation computing infrastructure.

Innovative Systems Acquires Actifai To Expand AI-Driven Broadband Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Innovative Systems, a provider of broadband billing and subscriber management platforms, announced it has acquired Actifai, an AI platform built for broadband service providers. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

First Bank Of Alabama: $20.5 Million Acquisition Of First Fidelity Bank Expands Community Banking Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

FirstBanc of Alabama, the parent company of First Bank of Alabama, announced it has completed its acquisition of FBDC Financial Corporation, the parent company of First Fidelity Bank, following the merger agreement first disclosed in December 2025.

Threadline Wealth: $5.8 Billion RIA Spins Out From Moss Adams Following Baker Tilly Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Threadline Wealth has officially launched as an independent registered investment advisor following the separation of Moss Adams Wealth Advisors from accounting firm Moss Adams, which merged with Baker Tilly in 2025. The newly independent firm is majority owned by management and backed by The Cynosure Group, positioning it for long-term growth as a regional boutique wealth manager focused on high-net-worth clients.

Olympus Partners: $1.1 Billion Sale Of Retina Business Of EyeSouth Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Olympus Partners announced it has agreed to sell the retina business of EyeSouth Partners for $1.1 billion, marking a significant transaction in the ophthalmology services sector. EyeSouth is an eye care-focused management services organization that partners with ophthalmologists and medical optometrists to deliver specialized medical and surgical care.

C5i To Acquire Data & AI Company Datavid To Strengthen Knowledge Graph Capabilities For Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

C5i, an AI and analytics company, announced that it has signed an agreement to fully acquire UK-based Datavid, a data and AI company specializing in graph data engineering and knowledge graph design. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2026.

Findem Acquires Glider AI To Deliver Hire-Ready Candidates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Findem, an AI platform focused on talent outcomes, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glider AI, a skills validation platform, in a move aimed at transforming hiring workflows and addressing inefficiencies in the global staffing market.