Mergers & Acquisitions

Activated Insights Acquires CareAcademy To Create Leading Workforce Enablement Platform For Long-Term And Post-Acute Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Activated Insights has announced the acquisition of CareAcademy, a leading innovator in caregiver education and compliance automation, creating one of the most comprehensive workforce and training platforms serving the long-term and post-acute care industry.

The Lockwood Group Acquires Research To Practice To Expand Global Oncology Education And Clinical Insights

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

The Lockwood Group announced the acquisition of Research To Practice (RTP), a leading provider of accredited oncology-focused medical education for healthcare professionals. This strategic move enhances The Lockwood Group’s position as a global healthcare services platform with expertise across medical communications, education, animation and visualization, regulatory and clinical consulting, and market access.

Soundcore Capital Partners Launches Reliable Energy Partners With Florida Lift Gas Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Soundcore Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the formation of Reliable Energy Partners, a new growth platform focused on residential and commercial propane distribution, through its acquisition of Florida Lift Gas. The move also includes the appointment of propane industry veteran Sean Daugherty as the platform's Chief Executive Officer.

RBI And CPE Launch $350 Million Growth Plan To Triple Burger King’s Presence In China

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has announced a new joint venture with Chinese investment firm CPE to drive Burger King’s next phase of growth in China, marking one of the brand’s most ambitious global expansion initiatives to date. CPE will invest $350 million in primary capital to expand Burger King China's footprint from approximately 1,250 restaurants to more than 4,000 by 2035.

Damen Buys I.M.E Group To Expand UK Service Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd, marking a significant expansion of its service capabilities in the United Kingdom. The acquisition follows years of close collaboration between Damen Services and I.M.E since the establishment of Damen’s UK Service Hub in 2021.

Atlassian Acquires DX To Turn AI-Driven Insights Into Developer Productivity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Atlassian has announced a definitive agreement to acquire DX, a leading provider of engineering intelligence solutions, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to help over 300,000 customers optimize software delivery in the age of AI.

WakeCap Buys Trackfy To Expand Into Latin America And Build The Standard For Industrial Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

WakeCap Technologies has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of Trackfy, a leading Brazilian provider of workforce safety and operational tracking solutions. The move marks the Saudi company’s entry into Latin America and reflects its commitment to scaling globally while deepening its capabilities across the construction and industrial sectors.

QAD | Redzone Acquires Kavida.ai To Accelerate Agentic AI Automation Across Global Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

QAD | Redzone has announced the acquisition of Kavida Technologies Ltd (Kavida.ai), a UK-based pioneer in agentic AI for industrial companies, as part of its strategy to accelerate its Champion AI roadmap and transform manufacturing and supply chain workflows with intelligent automation. The deal, pending UK regulatory approval, is expected to bring immediate operational impact to manufacturers by automating procurement and supply chain functions and freeing up nearly half of a buyer’s daily workload.

Morgan Stanley And GSA Acquire $1 Billion U.S. Student Housing Portfolio, Expanding To 50 Properties Across 23 States

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and Global Student Accommodation (GSA) have completed the acquisition of a $1 billion portfolio of eight student housing assets across Tier 1 U.S. university markets. The off-market transaction, one of the largest student housing deals in the United States and globally this year, was made through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) and marks another milestone in the partnership’s U.S. expansion strategy.

Denali Expands Food Waste Recycling Network Across the Carolinas With Acquisition of SMART Recycling

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of food and organic materials, announced the acquisition of Charleston-based SMART Recycling, a leading provider of food waste collection and recycling services in South Carolina and North Carolina. The acquisition strengthens Denali’s position as the top provider of sustainable food recycling solutions across the Carolinas.

Turnspire Capital Partners Forms The LifeLine Group Through Dual Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Turnspire Capital Partners has announced that an affiliate has acquired LifeLine Foods and ICM Biofuels, combining both operations to form The LifeLine Group. The newly established platform will operate its food division as LifeLine Foods and its biofuels business under the rebranded name LifeLine Biofuels. Turnspire partnered with AgraMarke Quality Grains, Inc., a Missouri-based cooperative of corn farmers, in the formation of LifeLine.

Reconomy Strengthens U.S. Footprint With Seventh Platform Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

London-based circular economy services specialist Reconomy has announced the acquisition of Integrated Waste Analysts (IWA), headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, in a move that significantly accelerates its North American growth strategy. IWA becomes the seventh acquisition made by Reconomy’s U.S. platform in just over a year, reinforcing the company’s bid to become a major waste-and-recycling operator in the world’s largest market.

BW Design Group Acquires Malisko To Enhance National Leadership In System Integration And Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

BW Design Group, a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and a leading system integrator serving clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and advanced technology sectors, has announced the acquisition of Malisko, a nationally recognized system integration and automation company.

24 Seven Acquires Markacy To Strengthen AI-Driven Marketing And Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

24 Seven has acquired New York–based marketing consulting firm Markacy, strengthening its position as a leader in marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions. The deal expands 24 Seven’s end-to-end marketing capabilities and deepens its expertise in AI consulting, which is increasingly sought after by clients across industries. The acquisition marks the company’s 12th overall and fourth in 2025, reflecting its accelerating growth trajectory under the backing of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners.

Rain Acquires Uptop to Deliver Integrated Stablecoin Rewards Across Enterprise Card and Wallet Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Rain has acquired Uptop, an onchain rewards platform that converts everyday card purchases into loyalty for users, brands, and sponsors. The deal expands Rain’s full-stack infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payments and brings integrated rewards into its enterprise-grade platform.

Norlee Group Expands Florida Operations With Acquisition Of Inter-Bay Electric Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Heartwood Partners announced that its portfolio company, Norlee Group, has completed the acquisition of Inter-Bay Electric Company (IBE), a leading electrical construction firm based in Tampa, Florida. The transaction, which closed on November 5, 2025, enhances Norlee Group’s footprint in the Southeast and aligns with its strategy to broaden its electrical and mechanical service offerings across the region.

Einride To Go Public Via $1.8 Billion Business Combination With Legato Merger Corp. III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Einride AB, a Sweden-based digital, electric, and autonomous freight technology company, announced it will go public through a definitive business combination agreement with Legato Merger Corp. III, a special purpose acquisition company listed on the NYSE under the ticker LEGT. The transaction values Einride at a pre-money equity valuation of $1.8 billion. It is expected to make the company one of the leading autonomous and electric freight technology platforms in the public market.

Clarios Expands Low-Voltage Energy Storage Portfolio With Acquisition Of Maxwell Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Clarios, a global leader in low-voltage energy storage solutions, announced its acquisition of Maxwell Technologies, a U.S.-based manufacturer of supercapacitor cells and modules used in mobility, grid, and onsite power applications, including data centers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Reseda Group Acquires Tandem Finance App To Expand Family Banking Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), announced the acquisition of Tandem, an Ann Arbor-based fintech app designed to help couples manage shared finances. The acquisition represents a significant step in Reseda Group’s mission to build a comprehensive family banking ecosystem that evolves with members throughout each stage of their financial life.

Richmond Mutual And The Farmers Bancorp Merge To Form A $2.6 Billion Community Banking Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Richmond Mutual, the holding company of First Bank Richmond, and The Farmers Bancorp (OTCPK: FABP), the holding company of The Farmers Bank, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement valued at approximately $82 million. Under the agreement, Farmers Bancorp will merge with and into Richmond Mutual in an all-stock transaction valued at $44.71 per share of Farmers Bancorp common stock, based on Richmond Mutual’s closing share price of $13.15 on November 10, 2025.

Luma Health Buys Tonic Health To Streamline Patient Care For Over 1,000 Health Systems And 100 Million Patients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Luma Health has announced the acquisition of Tonic Health from R1, marking a significant expansion in its mission to simplify and automate patient care. Tonic Health is a leading provider of dynamic intake, electronic consent, and patient-reported outcome solutions. The move strengthens Luma’s capabilities in patient intake and follow-up, while reinforcing its commitment to health systems that use Oracle Health EHRs.

DataCamp Buys Optima To Build The AI Learning Engine Of The Future

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

DataCamp, the leading online learning platform for data and AI skills, has announced the acquisition of Optima, a Dubai-based AI-native learning platform designed to personalize data and AI education. The deal marks a significant step in DataCamp’s strategy to expand its AI-driven learning capabilities while accelerating its path toward crossing $100 million in annualized recurring revenue (ARR) by 2026.

Meditology Services Acquires CORL To Enhance Healthcare Third-Party Risk Management Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

Meditology Services, a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance consulting for the healthcare industry, announced the acquisition of CORL Technologies, a recognized leader in third-party risk management (TPRM) services. The transaction enhances Meditology’s cybersecurity and compliance portfolio with CORL’s data-driven insights, proven TPRM programs, and managed services.

ABN AMRO To Acquire NIBC Bank From Blackstone In €960 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2025

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. announced that it has reached an agreement with Blackstone to acquire NIBC Bank, marking a significant step in strengthening ABN AMRO’s retail and commercial banking presence in the Netherlands.

Stingray Group Acquires TuneIn To Create A Global Audio Streaming And Advertising Powerhouse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2025

Stingray Group, a global leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TuneIn Holdings, Inc., a leading live audio streaming and ad monetization platform. The transaction is valued at up to $175 million, with $150 million to be paid at closing and an additional $25 million payable one year post-closing.

Lido Partners With Fountainhead Advisors To Expand National Wealth Management Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2025

Lido Advisors, a national wealth advisory firm managing over $38 billion in regulatory assets under management (RAUM), has announced its partnership with Fountainhead Advisors, an independent wealth management firm based in Warren, New Jersey. Fountainhead Advisors manages over $1.2 billion in RAUM and specializes in delivering bespoke wealth planning and investment strategies for high-net-worth clients.

Fox Entertainment Acquires Meet Cute To Expand Creator-Driven Content Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2025

FOX Entertainment has announced the acquisition of Meet Cute, the popular audio drama platform recognized for its rapid development of scripted storytelling. The acquisition advances FOX Entertainment’s platform-agnostic content strategy and expands its creator incubator ecosystem. The move is aimed at strengthening the company’s ability to develop and test new storytelling formats, build intellectual property from emerging voices, and create adaptable content that can be deployed across various media formats.

MedEvolve Acquired By Emergence To Accelerate AI-Driven Revenue Cycle Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2025

MedEvolve, a company specializing in AI-powered revenue cycle automation and analytics for healthcare organizations, announced its acquisition by Emergence, an enterprise backed by The Pritzker Organization. The deal brings together MedEvolve’s Effective Intelligence platform with Emergence’s software expertise and long-term investment approach.

Parker Hannifin To Acquire Filtration Group In $9.25 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2025

Parker Hannifin announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Filtration Group for $9.25 billion in a transaction that will significantly expand Parker’s filtration portfolio and strengthen its global aftermarket presence. The acquisition is being completed on a cash-free and debt-free basis and is expected to be financed through new debt and available cash. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with completion expected within six to twelve months.

AMD Completes Acquisition Of MK1 To Strengthen High-Speed AI Inference Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2025

AMD announced the completion of its acquisition of MK1, a Mountain View, California-based company specializing in high-speed inference and reasoning AI technologies designed for large-scale deployments. The deal marks a significant step in AMD’s strategy to advance AI performance and efficiency across hardware and software layers.