Mergers & Acquisitions

ConnectWise Acquires zofiQ To Add Agentic AI Automation Across MSP Service Desk Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

ConnectWise has acquired zofiQ, an agentic AI company designed to automate high-volume managed service provider (MSP) service desk operations, as the company pushes what it calls the “Age of Autonomous Service.” The deal brings zofiQ’s AI agents deeper into ConnectWise’s professional services automation (PSA) workflows, with ConnectWise positioning the technology as a horizontal automation layer that will expand across its broader platform over time.

Gillson Sciences Expands Into Environmental Testing With SanAir Technologies Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

Gillson Sciences has partnered with SanAir Technologies Laboratory, adding accredited environmental testing and consulting capabilities to its analytical services platform as it broadens its focus from life sciences into a more integrated view of human health. The move reflects Gillson’s view that environmental conditions—such as air and water quality and broader community safety factors—can meaningfully influence long-term health outcomes, and that earlier identification of environmental risk can help strengthen prevention efforts.

Miami International Sells 90% of MIAXdx To Robinhood-Susquehanna Joint Venture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

Miami International Holdings has completed the sale of a 90% stake in its MIAX Derivatives Exchange (MIAXdx) to a joint venture created by Robinhood Markets in partnership with Susquehanna International Group, while retaining a 10% ownership interest in the exchange and clearinghouse. MIAXdx operates as a Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization with CFTC approval to list and clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps, giving the new owners a regulated platform to expand in derivatives and so-called prediction markets.

Yale Realty: Virginia Beach Landstown Commons Acquired For $102 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

An affiliate of Yale Realty Services Corp. has acquired Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for $102 million, expanding the firm’s portfolio of open-air retail centers.

Energy Fuels To Acquire Australian Strategic Materials In $299 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

Energy Fuels announced it has signed a Scheme Implementation Deed to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd. in a transaction the company values at about US$299 million, aiming to create what it describes as the largest fully integrated rare earth “mine-to-metal & alloy” producer outside of China.

LightPath Technologies To Acquire Amorphous Materials, Expanding Infrared Optics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

LightPath Technologies has acquired the assets of Amorphous Materials, Inc. (AMI), adding proprietary chalcogenide glass melting capabilities designed to support large-diameter infrared optics and expand the company’s U.S.-based manufacturing footprint. The deal was completed for $7.0 million in cash, with the potential for up to $3.0 million in additional equity consideration tied to technical milestones.

Precision53 Acquires The Iron Factory’s Club Machining And Chroming Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2026

Precision53 (P53), a luxury U.S.-based golf equipment maker known for producing forged irons domestically, said it has acquired substantially all assets related to club machining, refinishing, and chroming from Arizona-based The Iron Factory. Financial terms were not disclosed.