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Lowe’s Buying Foundation Building Materials For $8.8 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Lowe's Companies has agreed to buy Foundation Building Materials (FBM) for about $8.8 billion.

Vanara Capital Launched Via Strategic Partnership With TPG

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Vanara Capital, an investment management firm focused on flexible capital solutions for growth-stage technology companies, has launched in partnership with TPG NEXT. TPG NEXT, part of TPG’s strategy to support new investment firms, will be a key anchor investor in Vanara’s inaugural fund, joining notable investors like Greg Williams, CEO of Acrisure.

Anchorage Capital Advisors: $1.5 Billion Raised for Credit Opportunities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Anchorage Capital Advisors, an investment firm with $26.1 billion focused on global credit markets, has successfully closed the Anchorage Credit Opportunities Fund IX. This fund has received $1.5 billion in commitments, exceeding its target of $1.25 billion.

Nationwide: Acquisition of Reinsurance Renewal Rights From Markel Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Nationwide, one of the largest providers of insurance and financial services products in the United States, has officially completed the acquisition of the renewal rights for the reinsurance business of Markel Insurance, which operates under the larger umbrella of the Markel Group. This significant deal was finalized in accordance with the terms of the agreement that was initially announced on July 30, 2025.

Digi Buying Jolt For About $145.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Digi International, a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) products and solutions, has acquired Jolt Software, a prominent provider in the convenience store and food and beverage sectors, for approximately $145.5 million in cash.

Stonepeak: Middle East Renewables Platform WahajPeak Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Stonepeak, a prominent alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, has launched WahajPeak, its first renewable energy platform in the Middle East. WahajPeak will invest in utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage, across the Gulf Cooperation Council and beyond.

Automated Industrial Robotics Buys Owens Design

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) has acquired Owens Design, a Fremont, California-based industrial automation firm known for creating custom solutions in high-tech industries. This acquisition enhances AIR’s engineering capabilities across its operations in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, allowing it to provide innovative solutions globally.

Amphenol Buying Trexon From Audax Private Equity For About $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Audax Private Equity, a partner for middle- and lower-middle-market companies, has agreed to sell Trexon, a designer and manufacturer of custom interconnect solutions, to Amphenol Corporation. The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending standard conditions.

Fortifi To Buy Protein Processing Company Provisur Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has announced its acquisition of Provisur Technologies, a leader in protein processing solutions. This move supports Fortifi’s goal of providing advanced automation, robotics, and software.

Arthur: Interview With Founder And CEO Christoph Fleischmann About The Enterprise AR/VR Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Arthur Technologies is a company that specializes in augmented and virtual reality solutions for enterprises with a focus on dynamic collaboration. The company enables users to conduct virtual meetings, share files and information seamlessly, and export the results with ease. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Arthur Technologies founder and CEO Christoph Fleischmann to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Nexstar Media To Buy TEGNA For $6.2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2025

Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA have announced an agreement for Nexstar to acquire all outstanding TEGNA shares for $22.00 per share, totaling $6.2 billion, including TEGNA’s net debt and fees. This purchase price represents a 31% premium over TEGNA’s average stock price ending August 8, 2025.