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EnsoData Secures Growth Capital From CIBC Innovation Banking

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

CIBC Innovation Banking announced it has provided growth capital financing to EnsoData, a healthcare technology company focused on advancing sleep medicine through artificial intelligence solutions. The financing is expected to support EnsoData’s continued expansion and accelerate investment in AI-driven diagnostics technology.

MTU Maintenance Lease Services Invests In TRecs

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V. announced a strategic minority investment in TRecs, a technology platform focused on digitalizing Open Item List management across the engine lifecycle. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Quad‑C Management Announces Investment In Thibaut

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Quad‑C Management has made a strategic investment in Thibaut, the 140‑year‑old design house known for its wallcoverings, fabrics, rugs and furniture. Founded in 1886, Thibaut is the oldest wallcovering company in the United States and has evolved into a full‑service design brand spanning Thibaut, Anna French, Coraggio, and Rosemary Hallgarten. The company is recognized for its distinctive design heritage, in‑house artwork, and long‑standing relationships across the interior design trade.

Robo.ai Appoints Mansoor Ali Khan As CTO Of Newly Acquired Neurovia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Robo.ai has appointed Mansoor Ali Khan as Chief Technology Officer of Neurovia AI Limited following its recent acquisition of the company. Khan will lead the development of Neurovia’s proprietary edge‑processing and data compression technologies and oversee product adaptation for AI industry clients.

H.I.G. Capital To Acquire Vitaly Group Through Its Portfolio Company Avanta Salud

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

H.I.G. Capital has announced that its portfolio company Avanta Salud Integral has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vitaly Group, one of the leading occupational health and safety services providers in Iberia. Vitaly’s co‑founders and co‑CEOs, Jesús Nieto and Andrés López, will reinvest alongside H.I.G., Avanta founder Josep Pla, and minority investor MCH Private Equity, a signal of strong conviction in the combined platform.

The Sports Facilities Companies Acquires Power Wellness, Expanding Its Community Health And Recreation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired Power Wellness, the nation’s largest fitness center management company, marking a major expansion of SFC’s integrated platform across sports, recreation, wellness, and community health. Power Wellness, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, is one of the most established names in medically integrated fitness and wellness.

Vector Raises $10 Million Series A To Build AI Ad Platform Designed To Make Marketers Better

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Vector has raised a $10 million Series A round led by SignalFire and HubSpot Ventures to accelerate development of its AI‑powered ad automation platform for B2B marketers. The company said the funding will support its vision for contact‑level advertising — a model that lets marketers target named buyers based on real intent signals such as website visits, ad clicks, and competitor research.

Oishii Announces First Closing Of $150 Million Series C As It Scales Its Indoor Smart Farm Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Oishii has closed the first $150 million tranche of its Series C financing, marking a major new phase of scale for the company behind the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. The round was led by SPARX Asset Management with participation from Nomura Real Estate Development, MISUMI Group, Mizuho Bank, and others.

A* Announces A* III, A $450 Million Early‑Stage Fund Focused On Backing Founders Before Consensus

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

A* has announced the launch of A* III, a new $450 million early‑stage fund built around the firm’s founding philosophy: to be a founder’s first believer.

Corient Acquires Capital Advisors, Expanding Its Presence Across The U.S. Southwest

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Corient has reached an agreement to acquire Capital Advisors, a Tulsa‑based registered investment advisor with $7.8 billion in assets under management, marking a significant expansion of Corient’s footprint across the South and Southwest. The deal adds Corient’s first office in Oklahoma and strengthens its position as the largest and fastest‑growing integrated wealth management firm in the United States. Capital Advisors, founded in 1978 and led by CEO Keith Goddard and President Andy Brown, brings a team‑based approach to financial planning, investment management, and wealth advisory, supported by 47 financial professionals and a presence across eight states.

Carta Launches Carta Law With Acquisition Of Avantia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Carta has acquired Avantia, an AI‑powered legal and compliance law firm for asset managers, launching Carta Law — a fully integrated, AI‑native legal and compliance solution built directly into Carta’s ERP for private capital. The company said the acquisition unifies legal, compliance, and fund operations on a single platform, addressing long‑standing fragmentation across private markets where fund administration, compliance, and legal workflows have historically been spread across multiple vendors.

Stone‑Goff Partners Invests In 5Q Partners And Supports Add‑On Acquisition Of One11 Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Stone‑Goff Partners has made a strategic investment in 5Q Partners, an Atlanta‑based provider of information and operational technology solutions for the commercial real estate industry, while simultaneously supporting 5Q’s acquisition of One11 Advisors. The combined move expands 5Q’s capabilities across major property management and proptech platforms, strengthening its position as a specialized technology partner for owners and operators of commercial real estate assets.

DesignVerse Raises $5.5 Million Seed Funding To Advance AI‑Driven Modernization Of Mission‑Critical Enterprise Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

DesignVerse, an AI enterprise software startup whose platform has already helped modernize aviation infrastructure across Europe, has raised more than $5.5 million in seed funding. The company said the round underscores growing demand for AI systems capable of safely upgrading mission‑critical software used in sectors where reliability, auditability, and strict compliance are non‑negotiable. DesignVerse’s technology has been adopted by organizations responsible for critical infrastructure, including EUROCONTROL, which coordinates air traffic across Europe.

Bristol Myers Squibb And Hengrui Pharma Enter $15.2 Billion Global Collaboration To Advance 13 Early‑Stage Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb and Hengrui Pharma have formed a broad global collaboration and license agreement that brings together 13 early‑stage programs across oncology, hematology, and immunology. The companies said the partnership is designed to accelerate early innovation, strengthen clinical proof‑of‑concept development, and advance a diverse portfolio of next‑generation medicines for patients worldwide.

Anduril Raises $5 Billion Series H At $61 Billion Valuation For Defense Industrial Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Anduril has announced a $5 billion Series H funding round, bringing its valuation to $61 billion and marking one of the largest private raises in the defense technology sector. The round was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, reflecting a dramatic shift in investor appetite toward companies building advanced defense capabilities.

SAP And Palantir Deepen Alliance To Power Next‑Generation AI Migration For Enterprise ERP

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

SAP and Palantir have expanded their strategic partnership to introduce new AI‑supported data migration capabilities designed to help enterprises modernize their core systems and advance toward SAP’s vision of the Autonomous Enterprise. Announced at SAP Sapphire, the collaboration brings together SAP’s agent‑led migration toolchain and Business AI with Palantir’s AIP to simplify and accelerate some of the most complex data migration scenarios facing global organizations.

Apollo Takes Majority Stake in Noble Environmental

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Apollo announced its managed funds have acquired a majority interest in Noble Environmental, a vertically integrated waste management company serving the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States. The investment supports a platform that spans solid waste collection, hauling, transfer, and disposal, as well as a growing renewable natural gas business that converts landfill gas into pipeline‑quality fuel.

TWFG Expands National Footprint With Acquisition of Fortress Insurance Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

TWFG has acquired Fortress Insurance Services, adding four new agency locations and a seasoned team of insurance professionals to its growing national platform. The company said the acquisition strengthens its presence in the Upper Midwest and reinforces its strategy of expanding through high‑quality independent agencies that share its commitment to personalized service and long‑term client relationships.

Nutrabolt Names Andrew Archambault President and COO

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Nutrabolt has appointed Andrew Archambault as President and Chief Operating Officer, a move the company says will strengthen its commercial and operational capabilities as it scales across energy beverages and active nutrition. Archambault will oversee sales, supply chain, and international operations, stepping into the role as Nutrabolt continues to grow its portfolio, which includes C4 Energy, Bloom, Cellucor, and Xtend.

EQT Launches Take‑Private Bid for Kakaku.com as Japan Deal Activity Rises

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

EQT said it will launch a tender offer through BPEA Private Equity Fund IX to acquire Kakaku.com, one of Japan’s most established digital marketplace and consumer platform operators. The offer price is set at JPY 3,000 per share, and the company’s board of directors and Special Committee have unanimously supported the transaction, recommending that shareholders tender their shares.

Ritholtz Wealth Management Launches ‘Porterhouse’ Equity SMA Strategy In Partnership With Franklin Templeton

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Ritholtz Wealth Management has launched Porterhouse, a new equity separately managed account strategy developed in partnership with Franklin Templeton and designed to give clients a focused, momentum‑driven way to own market leaders. The firm, which oversees more than $7.6 billion in assets for high‑net‑worth households and institutions, said the strategy will be available exclusively to Ritholtz clients and will complement its core asset allocation models.

UFOFLEET Acquires FleetMaster From Cox Automotive To Accelerate AI‑Driven Fleet Modernization

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

UFOFLEET, the intelligent operating system built by UFODRIVE, has acquired FleetMaster from Cox Automotive in a move designed to accelerate the modernization of the global fleet and mobility sector. The company said the deal will expand its reach across Europe, the Americas, and Asia‑Pacific while bringing its AI‑powered infrastructure to FleetMaster’s established rental, leasing, and dealer management platform.

Dubai Holding And ICD Complete Strategic Transaction In Emaar Properties

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Dubai Holding and the Investment Corporation of Dubai have completed a strategic transaction in which Dubai Holding acquired a 22.27% equity stake in Emaar Properties from ICD. With this acquisition, Dubai Holding’s total ownership in Emaar Properties rises to 29.73%, making it the company’s largest shareholder. The move strengthens Dubai Holding’s long‑standing partnership with Emaar and reflects its confidence in both the developer’s market position and the long‑term fundamentals of Dubai’s real estate sector.

Function Acquires SuppCo To Bring Trust And Clarity To Supplements

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Function has acquired SuppCo, the independent trust layer that helps people understand and organize what they put into their bodies, beginning with supplements. The acquisition brings together Function’s continuous biological testing platform with SuppCo’s evidence‑based supplement analysis, creating a unified model that connects what is happening inside the body with the inputs that influence long‑term health.

American Securities Completes Sale Of CPM To Rosebank Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

American Securities has completed the sale of CPM Holdings to Rosebank Industries in a transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion, marking a major exit for the private equity firm after an eight‑year partnership. CPM, headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, is a global leader in highly engineered process equipment and automation solutions serving the oilseed, animal feed, renewable energy, plant‑based food and industrial materials sectors.

Accord Asset Partners Completes Sale Of Majority Stake In DME Express To Palladium Equity Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Accord Asset Partners has completed the previously announced sale of its majority equity interest in DME Express to Palladium Equity Partners. The transaction, which closed on March 25, 2026, marks Palladium’s second investment in the hospice sector and its second platform investment through Palladium Equity Partners VI. CEO Mark Borneleit and his leadership team will continue running the business as Palladium partners with them to support the company’s next phase of growth.

Trucordia Acquires Assets Of Richardson Insurance, Expanding Personal And Commercial Lines Presence In Idaho

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Trucordia has acquired the assets of Richardson Insurance, a long‑standing Idaho‑based personal and commercial lines agency founded in 1988 by Randy Richardson. Over nearly four decades, Richardson Insurance built a loyal client base by emphasizing education, accessibility and strong relationships—an approach that aligns closely with Trucordia’s client‑first philosophy. The acquisition strengthens Trucordia’s presence in Idaho while adding a business known for high retention and deep community roots.

ID Signsystems Acquired To Accelerate Growth And Build An Integrated Signage Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

ID Signsystems has been acquired by entrepreneur James Van Thof, marking a new phase of investment and expansion for the Rochester‑based architectural signage and branded environments firm. The company will continue operating under its established brand and team while focusing on scaling capacity, enhancing technology and pursuing both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Veritiv Acquires Quick Pak And Stickel Packaging Supply To Expand Regional Packaging Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Veritiv has acquired Quick Pak, Inc. and Stickel Packaging Supply, strengthening its packaging platform and expanding its presence in both Central Florida and the Northeast. The acquisitions add complementary product lines, deepen regional customer coverage and bring experienced teams into Veritiv’s growing packaging business.

Coupa Acquires Rossum To Accelerate End‑To‑End Autonomous Spend Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Coupa has acquired Rossum, the AI‑first leader in intelligent document processing, expanding its capabilities across the full source‑to‑pay lifecycle. The acquisition builds on a long‑standing partnership focused on automating complex invoicing for Accounts Payable teams. By integrating Rossum’s transactional large language model and purpose‑built IDP architecture, Coupa aims to deliver faster processing, deeper cost savings and greater data control across both direct and indirect spend.