Mergers & Acquisitions

AZZO: Acquisition Of Qubits Energy To Expand Data Center Energy Management Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

AZZO announced that it has acquired Qubits Energy, a provider of Electrical Power Management Systems, automation, and energy management solutions for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. The transaction is aimed at strengthening AZZO’s ability to deliver scalable, standardized energy management systems across global infrastructure portfolios while expanding its footprint into Latin America.

Rensa Filtration Acquires Air Filters Northwest And AFNW Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Rensa Filtration, a manufacturer and distributor of air filtration solutions and a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announced that it has acquired Air Filters Northwest and AFNW Services, expanding its footprint in distribution and service capabilities across the United States.

Heartland Business Systems: Applied Tech Solutions Acquisition Expands Managed IT And Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Heartland Business Systems has acquired Applied Tech Solutions in a deal backed by private equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners, marking the first add-on acquisition since GenNx360 acquired HBS in October 2025. The transaction significantly expands HBS’s managed IT services footprint and enhances its cybersecurity and cloud capabilities across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions.

Uplift Investors: Acquisition Of IMS Legal Strategies To Expand Litigation Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Uplift Investors, a middle-market private equity firm focused on services investing, announced it has acquired IMS Legal Strategies, a provider of expert witness services, advisory support, and data-driven jury consulting for complex litigation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ProCap Financial Acquires CFO Silvia To Expand Agentic Investing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

ProCap Financial has completed its acquisition of CFO Silvia, Inc., bringing together a publicly traded agentic finance platform with a fast-scaling artificial intelligence lab focused on financial decision-making.

Versamet Royalties: $360 Million Gold Stream Acquisition Expands Canadian Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Versamet Royalties announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 3.52% gold stream on the Eskay Creek project in British Columbia, marking its largest transaction to date. The deal, valued at $360 million, includes $340 million in cash and $20 million in shares.

Cambridge Investment Research: Acquisition Of WealthPlanners Expands Advisor Succession Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Cambridge Investment Research, an independent broker-dealer and financial solutions firm, announced it has acquired WealthPlanners, LLC, a Des Plaines, Illinois-based wealth planning and benefits consulting firm, as part of its ongoing strategy to support advisor continuity and succession planning.

Creative Planning Onboards $5+ Billion Firm MASECO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Creative Planning announced that MASECO LLP will join its group, marking a significant step in expanding its international presence. The London-based firm brings more than $5 billion in assets under management and 123 employees, strengthening Creative Planning’s capabilities in cross-border wealth management.

NorthStrive Defense Tech: Drone Technology Option For Multi-Domain Payload Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

NorthStrive Defense Tech, a subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc., announced it has secured rights to a novel drone system through an exclusive option agreement, positioning the company to advance next-generation payload transport capabilities across both air and water environments.

Hillman Solutions: Acquisition Of Campbell Chain & Fittings To Add Over $20 Million In 2026 Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Hillman Solutions, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, announced that it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings business from Apex Tool Group, LLC, expanding its presence in the industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) market.

Levanta: Acquisition Of Perch+ Expands Affiliate Marketplace Across Amazon Sellers And Publishers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Levanta announced it has acquired Perch+, a move that significantly expands its affiliate marketplace and strengthens its position in creator-driven e-commerce. The deal brings Perch+’s network of Amazon-focused sellers and publishers onto Levanta’s platform, accelerating its growth and broadening access to modern affiliate infrastructure.

EnergySolutions: Nuclear Services Company To Be Acquired By Energy Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Energy services company EnergySolutions has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Energy Capital Partners from TriArtisan Capital Advisors, marking a significant transaction in the nuclear energy sector amid rising demand for reliable baseload power.

Kingdom Holding: $68 Million Investment In Breakthrough Energy Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

Anthropic Acquired Coefficient Bio In A $400 Million Deal (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

Anthropic has acquired Coefficient Bio, a stealth-stage biotech AI startup, in an all-stock transaction valued at just over $400 million, underscoring the company’s growing ambitions in healthcare and life sciences. This deal was revealed in a company letter obtained by Eric Newcomer.

Publicis Acquires 160over90 To Build Data-Driven Global Sports Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

Publicis Groupe announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 160over90, a division of WME Group, in a move aimed at reshaping the global sports marketing landscape through data, technology, and scale.

Neurocrine Biosciences: $2.9 Billion Acquisition Of Soleno Therapeutics To Expand Rare Disease Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

Neurocrine Biosciences announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Soleno Therapeutics in a transaction valued at approximately $2.9 billion, strengthening its position in endocrinology and rare disease treatments while adding a newly launched, first-in-class therapy to its commercial portfolio.

Repay: $372 Million Acquisition Of KUBRA To Build Scaled Bill Payment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Repay Holdings Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KUBRA for approximately $372 million in an all-cash transaction, marking a significant step in its strategy to become a leading bill payment provider.

Acrisure: Acquisition Of Vave From Canopius Expands U.S. Property Insurance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Acrisure announced it has completed the acquisition of Vave, a technology-driven managing general agent focused on property insurance, from Canopius Group. The deal brings Vave into Acrisure Underwriting, a platform comprising 12 MGAs operating across U.S. insurance markets.

Goldman Sachs: Acquisition Of ETF Provider Innovator Capital Management Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Goldman Sachs announced that it has completed its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management, a pioneer in defined outcome exchange-traded funds. The deal strengthens Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s position in the fast-growing active ETF market and significantly expands its product offerings.

SV Health Investors Acquires EpiVax To Expand Tech-Enabled Pharma Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

SV Health Investors, a healthcare and life sciences-focused private investment firm, announced the acquisition of EpiVax, a Providence, Rhode Island-based bioanalytical contract research organization specializing in immunogenicity risk assessment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Stewart Valuation Intelligence: Acquisition Of Nationwide Appraisal Network To Expand Valuation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Stewart Valuation Intelligence, a division of Stewart Information Services Corporation, announced that it has acquired Nationwide Appraisal Network, a national appraisal management company with more than two decades of experience in the industry. The transaction is aimed at expanding Stewart’s appraisal scale, strengthening its valuation platform, and enhancing its ability to serve clients across the mortgage and real estate ecosystem.

Bed Bath & Beyond To Buy The Container Store To Expand Home Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire The Container Store, along with Elfa and Closet Works, as part of its broader strategy to build an integrated “Everything Home” ecosystem. The move follows an extended evaluation period and comes after The Container Store emerged from bankruptcy restructuring, positioning it as a strategic asset aligned with the company’s long-term vision.

Savant Wealth Management Onboards $550 Million Firm Heller Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Savant Wealth Management has announced a partnership with Heller Wealth Management, bringing approximately $550 million in assets under management into the national firm and expanding its footprint in New York.

EssilorLuxottica Acquires Stake In Top Charoen To Strengthen Thailand Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

EssilorLuxottica announced it has acquired a meaningful stake in Top Charoen, formalizing a strategic partnership and reinforcing its presence in Thailand.

Outrig Expands Into Pacific Northwest With Acquisition Of RV And Boat Storage Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Outrig, a provider of RV, boat, and commercial storage solutions, announced it has expanded into the Pacific Northwest through the acquisition of East Valley RV & Boat Storage in Renton, Washington. The facility has been rebranded as Outrig Storage East Valley, marking the company’s first location in the region and its 22nd nationwide.

D-Matrix: Acquisition Of GigaIO Data Center Business To Expand Rack-Scale AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

d-Matrix, a company focused on low-latency AI inference compute for data centers, announced it has acquired the data center business of GigaIO, a systems engineering organization known for its expertise in rack-scale infrastructure and high-performance interconnects.

PLTFRM: Omnichannel Commerce Platform Unifies Multiple Businesses Into Integrated Growth Engine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Integrated Partners Brings In $600 Million Firm Brick By Brick Wealth Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Integrated Partners announced that Brick by Brick Wealth Advisors has joined its platform, bringing approximately $609 million in assets under management and expanding the firm’s capabilities in the high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth segments.

EQT Real Estate: 7.3 Million Sq Ft U.S. Logistics Portfolio Sale To Ares

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

EQT Real Estate has completed the sale of a 36-property, 7.3 million sq ft portfolio of institutional-grade logistics assets across the United States to an Ares Real Estate fund, marking the second tranche of a broader disposition from its Core-Plus industrial portfolio.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust: Sale Of Largest REO Asset Converts Into Performing Investment Through Financing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, a commercial real estate debt-focused REIT, announced it has completed the sale of its largest real estate owned asset, a multifamily property in Raleigh, North Carolina, closing on April 1, 2026.