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Alchemy Acquires Enterprise Computing Solutions To Expand Edge, Cloud, And Security Presence On The West Coast

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Alchemy Technology Group, an IT advisory, consulting, and reseller firm backed by Avance Investment Management, announced it has acquired Enterprise Computing Solutions, Inc. (ECS), a Southern California-based provider of edge computing, cloud, and security solutions for mid- and large-enterprise clients.

Mastercam: Strategic Acquisition Of In-House Solutions Expands Direct Canadian Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Mastercam Canada has completed the strategic acquisition of longtime channel partner In-House Solutions, marking a significant step in expanding the company’s direct presence in the Canadian manufacturing market. Following the transaction, In-House Solutions will operate as Mastercam Canada, integrating its regional expertise with the global capabilities of Mastercam, a leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group.

Seal Shield: Acquisition Of UV-C Sanitization Technology Company Vioguard

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Seal Shield, a manufacturer of hygienic medical-grade devices, announced it has acquired Vioguard, a Washington State-based developer of UV-C keyboard and device sanitization technologies. The acquisition expands Seal Shield’s portfolio of healthcare hygiene solutions and strengthens its position in technologies designed to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

A1 Pinnacle: A-1 Elevator Service And Pinnacle Elevator Unite Under Elevator Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

A-1 Elevator Service and Pinnacle Elevator, two independent elevator service providers serving the Greater New Orleans region, have officially unified under a new combined company called A1 Pinnacle. The new organization will operate within the broader family of companies under Elevator Service, Inc. (ESI), a multi-state independent elevator service provider headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

EQT Real Estate: 25-Property U.S. Logistics Portfolio Acquisition From Mapletree

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

EQT Real Estate announced that its EQT Real Estate Industrial Value Fund VI has acquired a portfolio of 25 logistics properties totaling more than 4.3 million square feet across major U.S. industrial markets from Mapletree Investments.

Jack And Sage Acquires Sustainable Apparel Brand Kastlfel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Jack and Sage announced it has acquired 100% of the assets, intellectual property, and inventory of sustainable apparel brand Kastlfel, expanding its presence in premium destination retail programs across national parks, ski resorts, and outdoor destinations.

Minnesota Medical Technologies: $20.6 Million Raised To Commercialize StaySure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Minnesota Medical Technologies announced that it has raised $20.6 million in a Series A preferred equity financing to accelerate the commercialization of its fecal incontinence treatment device, StaySure, in the United States.

Michigan State University: Research Introduces Novel Method To Improve Prediction Of US Cropland Nitrous Oxide Emissions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new machine learning system capable of predicting nitrous oxide emissions from U.S. croplands with significantly improved accuracy, offering potential advances for greenhouse gas accounting and mitigation strategies in agriculture.

Cresset: MeMe McNairy-Glenn Promoted To Managing Director, National Strategic Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Cresset announced that it has promoted MeMe McNairy-Glenn to Managing Director, National Strategic Growth, a role in which she will help guide the firm’s next phase of national expansion by welcoming families of wealth and high-caliber advisory teams to the platform.

GDS Associates Partners With Littlejohn To Support Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, has announced a strategic partnership with GDS Associates, a consulting and advisory firm serving the U.S. electric utility industry. The collaboration is designed to support the next stage of growth for GDS and expand its capabilities as utilities confront major changes across the power grid.

Chatham Lodging Trust: $92 Million Acquisition Of Six Hilton-Branded Hotels

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Chatham Lodging Trust announced it has acquired six Hilton-branded hotels totaling 589 rooms for $92 million, representing approximately $156,000 per room. The company also increased its quarterly common dividend by 11 percent to $0.10 per share, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit dividend increases.

GI Partners: Data Center Portfolio Acquisition Expands Digital Infrastructure Footprint In Maryland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

GI Partners announced that it has completed the acquisition of two data centers located in Laurel, Maryland, and Severn, Maryland, strengthening the firm’s presence in one of the fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets in the United States.

Estée Lauder To Acquire Remaining Stake In Forest Essentials

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

The Estée Lauder Companies announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Indian luxury beauty brand Forest Essentials, deepening a partnership that began nearly two decades ago. The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

RB Global: BigIron Acquisition Expands Reach Into U.S. Agriculture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

RB Global announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BigIron Auction Company, a move aimed at accelerating the company’s strategic expansion into the U.S. agriculture sector. The deal will strengthen RB Global’s marketplace ecosystem by adding an agriculture-focused online platform that connects buyers and sellers of farm equipment, land, livestock, and other rural assets.

Svante Acquires Carbon Alpha To Advance BECCS Carbon Removal Projects

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Svante Technologies, a carbon capture and removal solutions provider based in Vancouver, announced that it has acquired Calgary-based Carbon Alpha Corporation and its related subsidiaries to accelerate commercial-scale carbon dioxide removal and expand its carbon capture and storage project development capabilities in Western Canada.

Royal Cup Coffee And Tea: $28 Million Acquisition Of Coffee Roaster Farmer Brothers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the publicly traded coffee roaster, wholesaler, and distributor Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.29 per share.

Infinitas Capital Launches New Swedish Investment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Infinitas Capital, the Swiss single-family office led by Robin Lauber, announced the launch of a new Swedish investment platform with plans to pursue a listing on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2026. The initiative is designed to give public market investors access to private market opportunities that are typically limited to investors with specialized networks or significant capital resources.

Ryan Acquires Property Tax Consulting Firm Hucke And Associates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, announced it has acquired New York City–based property tax consulting firm Hucke and Associates. The deal is aimed at strengthening Ryan’s property tax advisory capabilities and expanding the firm’s ability to support commercial real estate owners facing complex property tax challenges across major markets.

HRSoft: Majority Investment From Gryphon Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Gryphon Investors announced it has completed a majority investment in HRSoft, a provider of enterprise compensation management software designed to help organizations manage complex pay programs. Existing investor Bow River Capital will retain a minority stake in the company, while the current executive team, led by CEO Joe Poxson, will continue to manage the business.

Social Links: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Ivan Shkvarun About Fighting AI Fraud

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Social Links is an OSINT (open-source intelligence) company that builds a modular security-tech product to protect organizations from AI-driven digital risks that threaten their people, assets, brands, and operations. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Social Links co-founder and CEO Ivan Shkvarun to learn more.

Horatio: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Jose Herrera About The Customer Experience Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Horatio is a tech-enabled customer experience and business process outsourcing company that builds dedicated customer support teams for fast-growing companies. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Horatio co-founder and CEO Jose Herrera to learn more.

Advocacy: $3.5 Million Raised For AI-Native Litigation Workspace

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Advocacy, an AI-native litigation technology company focused on context-driven legal workflows, has emerged from stealth with $3.5 million in seed funding to expand its platform designed specifically for litigation teams. The round was led by Relentless with participation from Relativity through Relativity Labs, Fenwick & West, leading legal scholars from top law schools, and a consortium of partners that includes Big Law firms and specialized litigation boutiques.

Intercontinental Exchange: Strategic Investment In Crypto Trading Platform OKX To Expand Tokenized Markets And Regulated Futures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Intercontinental Exchange, the operator of the New York Stock Exchange and a global provider of financial market technology and data, announced a strategic investment in crypto trading and blockchain technology company OKX. The investment values OKX at $25 billion, though the specific financial terms were not disclosed.

Portside: New Investment Raised From Vista Equity And Brandon Holden Named As Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Portside, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for the global aviation industry, announced a new investment from Vista Equity Partners to accelerate platform integration, advance its AI-enabled product roadmap, and expand its global go-to-market capabilities. Existing investor Insight Partners will remain a significant shareholder in the company.

BlackSky: Seven-Figure Award Secured For NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

BlackSky, a real-time space-based intelligence company, announced that it has secured a seven-figure award under its National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order. The funding renews support for the company’s four-year award and reflects customer satisfaction with the performance of BlackSky’s high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics.

Cheer Games: $4.5 Million Raised For Mobile Puzzle Game Studio Building Franchise Titles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Cheer Games, a mobile gaming studio focused on puzzle titles, has raised $4.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Makers Fund with participation from Play Ventures and a group of strategic angel investors.

Vor Systems: $3 Million Raised For AI Platform For Complex Renewable Energy Transactions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Vor Systems, an AI-enabled transaction platform designed to streamline complex renewable energy deals, announced it has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Gigascale Capital, with participation from Virta Ventures and a group of technology and energy industry leaders, including Christopher Payne, Hank Couture, Badrul Farooqi, Joe Song, Paul Grana, and Titiaan Palazzi.

HighBrook Investors: $266 Million Raised For Inaugural Data Center Fund Targeting Northern Virginia Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

HighBrook Investors has closed its inaugural data center fund, HighBrook US DCF, LP, with $266 million in total commitments. The private equity real estate firm said the vehicle will support the development of data center assets in Northern Virginia, one of the world’s most prominent digital infrastructure hubs.

Sound Point Capital: $1.5 Billion Raised For Strategic Capital Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Sound Point Capital Management announced the final close of Strategic Capital Fund III with $1.5 billion in total capital commitments, reaching the fund’s hard cap after being substantially oversubscribed.

Investcorp: $1.25 Billion Raised For Second GP Staking Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Investcorp announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed its second flagship vehicle, Investcorp Strategic Capital Partners II (ISCP II), and associated vehicles, with commitments totaling more than $1.25 billion.