Mergers & Acquisitions

Scorability Acquires Ryzer To Build Comprehensive Platform For College Sports Recruiting And Events

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 16, 2025

Scorability has acquired Ryzer in a major combination that creates the largest and most data-driven platform in college sports recruiting and athletic events. The unified company now serves more than 4,000 college programs, tens of thousands of events, and millions of athletes, bringing together advanced recruiting technology with one of the industry’s largest event ecosystems.

Duravant Announces Acquisition Of Matthews Automation Solutions To Expand Material Handling Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 16, 2025

Duravant announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Matthews Automation Solutions from Matthews International Corporation, marking a significant expansion of Duravant’s software, controls, and warehouse automation portfolio. Matthews Automation Solutions is recognized for its Pyramid, Compass, Nexus, and Lightning Pick brands, which provide Warehouse Execution System and Warehouse Control System software, along with controls and integration services, for omnichannel, e-commerce, and warehouse operations. Following the close of the transaction, the business will join Duravant’s Material Handling operating group.

DataCamp Acquires Optima And Launches Free Classroom Access For Educators And Students Across The Middle East

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 16, 2025

DataCamp has completed its acquisition of Optima, a UAE-based AI-native learning platform, in a move that strengthens its global product capabilities and marks its first major regional initiative to expand free learning access across the Middle East. The transaction brings Optima’s full team into DataCamp and appoints founder and CEO Yusuf Saber as Chief AI Officer, a role he will lead from the UAE.

Superior Environmental Solutions Expands Midwest Footprint With Acquisition Of J&S Industrial Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Superior Environmental Solutions announced the acquisition of J&S Industrial Services, marking the company’s fifth acquisition since Palladium Equity Partners took ownership in 2023 and its third transaction completed in 2025. The addition of J&S strengthens SES’s presence in the Greater St. Louis region and broadens its Midwest service network with increased capacity across key industrial markets.

Harvest Midstream Completes $1 Billion Rockies Acquisition To Expand National Midstream Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Harvest Midstream has finalized its $1 billion acquisition from MPLX LP, marking a major expansion of the company’s natural gas gathering and processing network across the Uinta and Green River basins in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. The closing of the transaction strengthens Harvest’s position as one of the largest privately held midstream operators in the United States, significantly increasing its national operating footprint.

Enterone Expands Training Portfolio With Strategic Acquisition Of Lumious

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

EnterOne announced a strategic step in its growth trajectory with the acquisition of Lumious, a longtime provider of learning and development solutions focused on the IT and education sectors. The acqui-hire strengthens EnterOne’s mission to equip organizations with advanced technology training and talent development capabilities as demand accelerates for cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven skills.

Trucordia Expands National Footprint With Five New Acquisitions Across Key U.S. Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Trucordia announced a significant expansion of its nationwide insurance brokerage platform with the acquisition of five insurance businesses located across the Southeast, Northeast, and Southwest. The move represents an essential milestone in the company’s strategy to build a values-driven and client-focused national network that blends regional insight with scaled capabilities.

Hello Sugar Expands National Footprint With Acquisition Of 20 Waxxpot Salons

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Hello Sugar announced a significant expansion of its national hair removal franchise platform with the acquisition of the assets of 20 Waxxpot salons across Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas. The transaction marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing growth strategy, strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing beauty and wellness franchises in the United States.

AURELIUS To Buy Louwman Group Care Division In New Strategic Buyout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

AURELIUS Private Equity Mid Market Buyout has signed an agreement to acquire the Care Division of Dutch family-owned Louwman Group, marking a significant addition to the firm’s growing portfolio. The business generated €149.1 million in revenue in FY2024 and employs 715 people across the Netherlands.

Salesforce To Buy Doti, Expanding AI R&D And Agentic Search Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Doti, an agentic enterprise search company known for its work in unified search and knowledge discovery. The acquisition will expand Salesforce’s AI R&D hub in Israel and accelerate the development of a unified, agentic search experience across the company’s platform.

Merck To Buy Cidara Therapeutics In $9.2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 15, 2025

Merck announced a significant expansion of its infectious disease pipeline through a definitive agreement to acquire Cidara Therapeutics for approximately $9.2 billion in cash. The agreement will bring Cidara’s late-phase antiviral candidate CD388 into Merck’s portfolio as the company advances its strategy to broaden its development programs through science-driven transactions.