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Emerald To Buy Generis Group, Advancing Growth In Executive-Level Summits

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Emerald Holding, a top operator of B2B events, has acquired Generis Group, a Toronto-based leader in executive summits. This acquisition strengthens Emerald's portfolio by adding Generis's successful one-to-one meeting format, which is known for its high customer satisfaction and business impact.

AV Systems Integrator Kinly Merging With Yorktel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Yorktel, a New Jersey-based AV systems integrator and managed services provider, is merging with Kinly, an AV and UC&C integration firm from Amsterdam.

FMS Solutions To Buy Merchants Accounting Services And AMP Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

FMS Solutions, a leading business process outsourcing provider, has expanded into the restaurant accounting sector by acquiring Merchants Accounting Services (MAS) and AMP Services.

Ecolab To Buy Ovivo’s Electronics Ultra-Pure Water Business In $1.8 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Ecolab, a leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ovivo's Electronics business. This strategic acquisition will enhance Ecolab’s high-tech growth initiatives by integrating Ovivo's advanced technologies into Ecolab’s extensive portfolio of water solutions, digital platforms, and global service network.

AAR To Buy Aerostrat For $15 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

AAR, a leading aviation services provider for commercial and government operators, has acquired Aerostrat, a company specializing in long-range maintenance planning software, for $15 million, with the potential for an additional $5 million. This acquisition bolsters AAR's software capabilities and strengthens its position in the aviation software market.

Hubbell Buying DMC Power For $825 Million In Cash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Hubbell, a global manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions, has agreed to acquire DMC Power, a provider of connectors and tooling for the utility substation and transmission markets. Valued at $825 million in cash, the acquisition is expected to enhance Hubbell's position in the utility power infrastructure market.

O6 Environmental: Investment Raised From Quad-C

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Quad-C Management, a leading middle-market private equity firm, has invested in O6 Environmental, LLC, a St. Louis-based provider of environmental services, including remediation, industrial cleaning, liquid waste processing, and emergency response.

TPG Twin Brook: $3 Billion Continuation Vehicle Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners and Coller Capital have successfully closed a $3 billion credit-focused continuation vehicle, marking the largest transaction of its kind in the private credit secondaries market to date.

Rithm Capital: $482.6 Million Non-QM Loan Securitization Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Rithm Capital, a global asset manager experienced in real estate and credit, has closed a $482.6 million securitization of non-qualified residential mortgage (Non-QM) loans, named NRMLT 2025-NQM4. This marks the company's fourth non-QM deal of 2025, emphasizing its leadership in the market.

Inclined: $8 Million Series B Raised To Enhance Liquidity Access To Whole Life Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Inclined Technologies, a platform that helps consumers maximize the cash value of whole life insurance policies, has raised $8 million in a Series B funding round led by HSCM Ventures, with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and other investors.

Softwear Automation: $20 Million Series B1 Raised For Autonomous Sewing Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Softwear Automation, a pioneer in autonomous sewing technology, has successfully closed a $20 million Series B1 funding round. This is a significant milestone in the company's mission to revolutionize the manufacturing of sewn goods. A strategic investment led the funding round from BESTSELLER, the Danish fashion company known for popular brands like JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, and ONLY.

Titan: $74 Million Raised To Transform IT Services With Augmented AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Titan, an AI holding company dedicated to transforming the IT services industry, has announced a significant milestone: a $74 million funding round led by General Catalyst. Alongside this funding news, Titan also announced its strategic acquisition of RFA, a managed service provider (MSP) specializing in the financial services sector.

Prometheus Retail Solutions Buys Assets From PackagingARTS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Prometheus Retail Solutions, a leader in custom displays and in-store marketing, has announced the acquisition of PackagingARTS' value-added packaging and retail display division. Founded in 1995, PackagingARTS is a creative partner known for its premium packaging solutions for the wine, spirits, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.

Merit Financial Advisors Onboards $225 Million Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm specializing in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, and those navigating life transitions, announced today that it has acquired a specialized team from Second Half Financial Partners. The acquisition marks Merit's fifth office in Florida, adding $225 million in assets.

The O.H.I.O. Fund: $238 Million Raised In First Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

The O.H.I.O. Fund, a private investment advisory firm focused on Ohio's economic growth, has closed its Ohio Institutional Impact Investment Fund, raising $106 million.

JMI Equity: Twelfth Flagship Fund Closed At $3.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

JMI Equity has announced the final close of its oversubscribed Fund XII, securing $3.1 billion in capital commitments and raising its total commitments to over $11 billion since its founding in 1992. The firm specializes in growth equity investments in high-growth business-to-business (B2B) software companies across North America, investing between $40 million and $400 million in selected firms.

DC BLOX: $1.15 Billion Green Loan Closed For Atlanta Data Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

DC BLOX has secured $1.15 billion in green loan financing to build a 120 MW data center campus in Douglas County, Georgia, with plans to add 80 MW by 2027 to support cloud and AI workloads. The company is expanding its presence around Atlanta with additional capacity in Conyers and Douglasville.

Sound Point Capital: $1.1 Billion In Commitments Raised For First Closing Of Strategic Capital Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Sound Point Capital Management, an alternative credit manager with over $44 billion in assets, announced the first close of Strategic Capital Fund III (SCF III) with $1.1 billion in commitments, exceeding both its initial and final close targets. The fund aims for a year-end 2025 final close with a target capitalization of $1.5 billion.

Laurel: Funding Raised From Workday Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Laurel, an AI-based time intelligence platform for professional services, has received strategic investment from Workday Ventures and will join the Workday Innovation Partner network. Laurel’s technology automates time capture and analysis for hundreds of enterprise clients, including Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton, helping firms boost productivity, profitability, and resource allocation.

Xpand: $6 Million Raised For Launching Autonomous Retail Stores

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Xpand, a retail tech startup developing AI-based autonomous stores, has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Ibex Investors and Emerge, with participation from its leadership team. The funds will enable Xpand to launch its first smart store in Vienna and support its global expansion.

Taft Merging With Morris, Manning & Martin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Morris, Manning & Martin have announced a merger effective December 31, 2025, further advancing Taft's growth as a leading middle-market law firm. The merger adds over 100 lawyers and enhances Taft’s presence in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., bringing its total to over 1,200 lawyers across 25 offices and expected revenues exceeding $1 billion.

Cohen Buying Accounting Firm Gioffre & Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Gioffre & Company, an accounting firm based in Westchester with over 50 years of experience, has merged with Cohen & Co, a leading tax and accounting firm in the United States.

Lifezone Metals: $60 Million Bridge Loan Secured From Taurus Mining Finance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Lifezone Metals announced that its subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel Limited, has secured a $60 million bridge loan from Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, L.P., to advance its Kabanga Nickel Project in northwest Tanzania. The funding will support early works and infrastructure as Lifezone seeks long-term project financing.

Periscope Equity: $370 Million Closed For Third Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has closed Periscope Equity III, L.P., with $370 million in commitments, surpassing its $300 million goal in under a year.

1Kosmos: $57 Million Series B Raised To Advance Identity Verification And Passwordless Authentication Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

1Kosmos has secured $57 million in Series B funding, led by Forgepoint Capital and Oquirrh Ventures, with a $10 million line of credit from Bridge Bank.

ClariMed Acquiring Consultancy We Are Human

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

ClariMed, a recognized leader in human-centered medical device development and regulatory services, has announced the acquisition of We Are Human, a consultancy operating across the UK and US with expertise in user-focused design, human factors research, and medical technology innovation.

Celanese: New $1.75 Billion Revolving Credit Facility Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Celanese Corporation, a global leader in the chemical and specialty materials industry, announced the signing of a new significant credit agreement, effective August 11, 2025. This agreement establishes a new $1.75 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility.

Echo Global Logistics To Buy FreightSaver

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Echo Global Logistics, a leading provider of technology-driven transportation and supply chain management services, has announced its acquisition of FreightSaver, an innovative third-party logistics (3PL) provider based in Huntington Beach, California.

BinSentry: $50 Million Raised To Modernize Animal Feed Supply Chains

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

BinSentry, a company specializing in AI-based sensors for agricultural feed supply chains, has secured $50 million in Series C funding, led by Lead Edge Capital, to fuel its global expansion. Its solar-powered, self-cleaning sensors provide 99% accurate real-time feed monitoring, reducing manual checks and preventing outages.

Maridea Wealth Management Buying Colorado-Based Hoot

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Hoot Wealth, a Colorado advisory firm led by Nick Crow and Bryan Hinmon.

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Emerald To Buy Generis Group, Advancing Growth In Executive-Level Summits

AV Systems Integrator Kinly Merging With Yorktel

FMS Solutions To Buy Merchants Accounting Services And AMP Services

Ecolab To Buy Ovivo’s Electronics Ultra-Pure Water Business In $1.8 Billion Deal

AAR To Buy Aerostrat For $15 Million

Hubbell Buying DMC Power For $825 Million In Cash

O6 Environmental: Investment Raised From Quad-C

TPG Twin Brook: $3 Billion Continuation Vehicle Closed

Rithm Capital: $482.6 Million Non-QM Loan Securitization Closed

Inclined: $8 Million Series B Raised To Enhance Liquidity Access To Whole Life Insurance

Softwear Automation: $20 Million Series B1 Raised For Autonomous Sewing Technology

Titan: $74 Million Raised To Transform IT Services With Augmented AI Platform

Prometheus Retail Solutions Buys Assets From PackagingARTS

Merit Financial Advisors Onboards $225 Million Team

The O.H.I.O. Fund: $238 Million Raised In First Year

JMI Equity: Twelfth Flagship Fund Closed At $3.1 Billion

DC BLOX: $1.15 Billion Green Loan Closed For Atlanta Data Centers

Sound Point Capital: $1.1 Billion In Commitments Raised For First Closing Of Strategic Capital Fund III

Laurel: Funding Raised From Workday Ventures

Xpand: $6 Million Raised For Launching Autonomous Retail Stores

Taft Merging With Morris, Manning & Martin

Cohen Buying Accounting Firm Gioffre & Company

Lifezone Metals: $60 Million Bridge Loan Secured From Taurus Mining Finance

Periscope Equity: $370 Million Closed For Third Fund

1Kosmos: $57 Million Series B Raised To Advance Identity Verification And Passwordless Authentication Platform

ClariMed Acquiring Consultancy We Are Human

Celanese: New $1.75 Billion Revolving Credit Facility Announced

Echo Global Logistics To Buy FreightSaver

BinSentry: $50 Million Raised To Modernize Animal Feed Supply Chains

​Maridea Wealth Management Buying Colorado-Based Hoot

Maridea Wealth Management Buying Colorado-Based Hoot