Mergers & Acquisitions

GameSquare To Acquire Creator Platform TubeBuddy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

GameSquare Holdings, a next-generation media, entertainment and technology company, announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with BENlabs to acquire TubeBuddy, an AI-enabled software and workflow platform focused on helping creators and brands optimize YouTube channel performance and audience growth.

Veris Residential To Be Acquired For $3.4 Billion In Cash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Veris Residential has agreed to be acquired by an investor consortium led by Affinius Capital, in partnership with Vista Hill Partners, in an all-cash transaction with an implied enterprise value of $3.4 billion.

The Vistria Group Acquires Specialty MGA Lumen Holdings To Expand Financial Services Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

The Vistria Group has acquired Lumen Holdings, a technology-enabled managing general agent headquartered in Dallas, establishing Lumen as a new platform investment within Vistria’s Financial Services strategy.

Gilead Sciences To Acquire Arcellx In $7.8 Billion Deal To Strengthen Cell Therapy Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Gilead Sciences announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arcellx, Inc. for $115 per share in cash plus one contingent value right of $5 per share, representing an implied equity value of $7.8 billion payable at closing.

HubSpot Acquires Entrepreneur Media Brand Starter Story

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

HubSpot, the publicly traded CRM and marketing automation platform, has acquired Starter Story, the bootstrapped media company founded by Pat Walls, in a deal that brings the fast-growing entrepreneur-focused brand into HubSpot Media.

CUBE Acquires 4CRisk To Expand AI-Driven Compliance And Risk Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

CUBE, a global provider of Automated Regulatory Intelligence and Regulatory Change Management solutions, announced it has acquired Silicon Valley-based RegTech company 4CRisk.ai in a move aimed at advancing next-generation compliance and risk mapping automation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

International Franchise Professionals Group Acquires Franchise Business Review

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) announced it has acquired Franchise Business Review (FBR), expanding its capabilities as an integrated franchise growth platform and reinforcing its push into data-driven and AI-enabled development strategies.

Procurement Sciences Acquires Rogue AI To Expand Workflow Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Procurement Sciences, an AI growth platform built for government contractors, announced it has acquired Rogue AI, an AI-native company focused on proposal and workflow automation for the government contracting industry. The deal is aimed at accelerating Procurement Sciences’ strategy to deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end AI platform that supports contractors across the full government contracting lifecycle.

SecureVision Expands Southeast Footprint Through Strategic Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

SecureVision, a bulk broadband provider serving the connectivity needs of multifamily dwelling units (MDUs) across coastal communities in Alabama and Florida, announced it has acquired IPacket Networks and ENCO’s bulk connectivity business in separate transactions. The deals expand the company’s regional presence and position it as the largest MDU bulk broadband platform along the Gulf Coast, now serving more than 30,000 units.

Generac To Acquire Enercon Engineering To Expand Data Center And Switchgear Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Generac Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc., a move designed to expand its capabilities in generator enclosures and switchgear as demand for backup power accelerates in data center and other mission-critical markets.

Best Coast Pairings And Keyrune Merge To Form Galactic Events Studio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Keyrune Incorporated, the creator of the Melee.gg event platform, and Best Coast Pairings have announced a merger to form Galactic Events Studio, a newly established company focused on unifying technology solutions for game organizers, retailers, publishers, and players worldwide.

Superior Environmental Solutions Acquires Chemical Cleaning Specialist ChemWorx

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Superior Environmental Solutions announced it has acquired ChemWorx, a Decatur, Alabama-based provider of specialized chemical cleaning services, expanding its technical capabilities and regional footprint across the Southeast. The transaction represents the company’s sixth acquisition since May 2024 and its 12th overall.

Streamside Parks Acquires Seven Premium RV Resorts Across Five States for $97 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Nashville-based Streamside Parks has acquired a $97 million portfolio of seven premium RV resorts, expanding its footprint into five new states and adding 1,562 RV sites to its national platform.

Amca Acquires Payne Magnetics To Expand Power Electronics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Amca, a Los Angeles-based aerospace and defense company, announced that it has acquired Payne Magnetics of Covina, California from its second-generation owner, Jon Payne. The transaction strengthens Amca’s push into critical power electronics and expands its portfolio of legacy aerospace suppliers focused on reducing supply chain risk across the industry.

Culinary Media Group Acquires Food52 Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Culinary Media Group, a subsidiary of Marquee Brands LLC, has acquired certain assets of Food52, a pioneering food, media, and lifestyle brand. The acquisition unites America's Test Kitchen (ATK), the leading multi-platform culinary media brand, with Food52, expanding Marquee Brands’ Home and Culinary portfolio, which also includes Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Sur La Table brands.

Depot Connect To Sell Industrial And Rail Services Business To Environmental And Industrial Services Company For $130 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Depot Connect International announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Industrial Services and Rail Services business to Clean Harbors for approximately $130 million, as the company sharpens its focus on its core transportation infrastructure offerings.

WonderPlay Brands Acquired By Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, And Matt Rogers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers have announced their majority acquisition of WonderPlay Brands, the parent company of Kidcreate Studio, a national youth enrichment franchise focused on art, creativity, play, and childhood development.

BBK Capital Closes SBIC Critical Technologies Fund I At $262.5 Million Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

BBK Capital announced the final closing of BBK Ventures Fund I, LP at $262.5 million, exceeding its target and reaching its hard cap. The Dallas-based private investment firm said the inaugural fund is licensed as a Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Office of Strategic Capital.

Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition Of Downtown Music Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Virgin Music Group has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, bringing together two major platforms focused on serving independent artists, entrepreneurs, and rights holders worldwide.

RevSpring Acquires TrustCommerce To Expand Integrated Payments And Payment Visibility Across Healthcare

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

RevSpring, a healthcare financial engagement and payments platform, announced it has acquired TrustCommerce, a provider of integrated healthcare payment and security solutions. The transaction is designed to expand RevSpring’s scale in integrated payments and accelerate innovation in financial engagement for provider and payer organizations seeking to simplify payment operations and improve visibility across the revenue cycle.

Tequity Advisors Appoints Thomas Moewe As ServiceNow Leader And Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Tequity Advisors, a sell-side M&A advisory firm focused on B2B enterprise cloud, SaaS, and technology-enabled services companies, announced it has appointed Thomas Moewe as ServiceNow Leader and M&A Advisor.

Finovifi Acquires Turner Software Technologies And Launches Real-Time Teller Fraud Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Finovifi, a provider of AI-driven fraud prevention, compliance technology, and core processing solutions for community financial institutions, announced it has acquired Turner Software Technologies, the developer of the Teller21 teller automation platform.

Angeion Group Acquires MedQuest To Expand Single-Event Personal Injury Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Angeion Group, a provider of legal notice and administration services, announced it has acquired MedQuest, a legal services firm specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation support.

Automated Financial Systems Acquired By OceanSound Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Automated Financial Systems, a long-established provider of commercial loan servicing and loan lifecycle management technology for financial institutions, has been acquired by private equity firm OceanSound Partners in a deal aimed at accelerating product innovation and expanding capabilities for banks and other lenders.

Advent To Sell Prisma And Newpay To Visa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Advent International announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Prisma and Newpay, subsidiaries of Group Prisma, to Visa. Advent will retain ownership of Payway, the group’s merchant acquiring business.

Tidewater To Acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore In $500 Million All-Cash Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Tidewater announced that it has entered into a deal to acquire all outstanding shares of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and its affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services S.A., collectively referred to as WSUT, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million, including the assumption of existing debt.

Mister Car Wash To Be Taken Private By Leonard Green & Partners In $3.1 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Mister Car Wash has agreed to be taken private by investment funds managed by Leonard Green & Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at an implied enterprise value of $3.1 billion.

Cerberus Completes Full Acquisition Of Aerospace Systems Company Vivace International

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Vivace International, a leader in mission-critical propulsion tanks and aerospace systems, announced that an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, a global alternative investment firm, has completed the full acquisition of the company.

Ground Control Acquires Music-Focused Firm Wiles + Taylor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Wealthspire, an independent wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm, announced that its Ground Control Business Management unit has acquired Nashville-based Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music-focused business management and tax consulting firm serving touring artists, songwriters, and industry executives.

Integrated Pension Services Acquires BDS Consulting To Expand National Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 22, 2026

Integrated Pension Services, a retirement planning services firm supporting more than 500 companies, announced that it has acquired BDS Consulting Group, a specialized retirement plan consulting firm serving more than 260 retirement plan clients nationwide.