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Farmers Launches Full-Service RIA With Schwab Custody And Orion Tech Stack

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Farmers Insurance Group has launched Farmers Asset Management, LLC (FAM), a new full-service registered investment advisor that expands the company’s wealth management capabilities beyond its existing brokerage and insurance-based offerings. The firm said the move is designed to deliver broader, fee-based financial planning and investment management services to clients while creating an additional platform for Farmers agents and Farmers Financial Services Agents to serve customers with more holistic advice.

Lukoil Signs Agreement With Carlyle To Sell International Assets Holding Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

LUKOIL announced that it has signed an agreement with U.S. investment company Carlyle related to the sale of LUKOIL International GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary that holds the LUKOIL Group’s international assets. The company framed the step as part of efforts to address constraints imposed by certain countries on LUKOIL and its subsidiaries.

Indigo: $50 Million Series B Raised To Automate Medical Malpractice Underwriting And Expand Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Indigo, an AI-driven medical professional liability insurance platform, has closed a $50 million oversubscribed Series B financing to accelerate product development, expand distribution, and scale operations across its malpractice coverage business. The round was led by existing backer Rubicon Founders, with significant participation from new investor Town Hall Ventures and continued support from strategic investors, including Optum Ventures.

Carbonaide: €3.7 Million Raised To Scale CO₂ Mineralization In Concrete And Expand Internationally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Carbonaide has closed a new €3.7 million investment round as it ramps up commercialization of its carbon dioxide curing technology, which mineralizes CO₂ and stores it permanently in concrete. The Finland-headquartered company said the financing, a mix of equity and supporting financial instruments, will be used to expand operations and accelerate strategic initiatives to turn concrete production into a scalable carbon storage pathway.

Digital Edge Commits $4.5 Billion To Build Indonesia’s Largest 500MW AI-Ready Hyperscale Data Center Campus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Digital Edge announced it will invest US$4.5 billion to develop a new hyperscale data center campus in Indonesia designed for next-generation AI workloads, marking what the company described as its largest infrastructure commitment to date. The planned CGK Campus will be located in the GIIC Industrial Estate in Bekasi and is intended to expand Digital Edge’s footprint in Greater Jakarta as demand for cloud and AI capacity accelerates across the region.

AutoManager Buys Macrosmith To Add Dealership Document Management And Compliance Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

AutoManager, a dealer software provider backed by private equity firm The Beekman Group, has acquired Macrosmith, a document management software company built for automotive retailers. Terms were not disclosed.

Premier Radiology Services Acquires NRAD To Expand National Teleradiology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Premier Radiology Services has acquired National Radiology Solutions (NRAD), adding another teleradiology provider to its outpatient focused platform as it looks to broaden subspecialty coverage, expand its national footprint, and increase capacity for faster, more expert reads across its provider network.

Prosperity Bancshares To Buy Stellar Bancorp In $2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Prosperity Bancshares (the parent of Prosperity Bank) and Stellar Bancorp (the parent of Stellar Bank) announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Prosperity will acquire Stellar and Stellar Bank, expanding Prosperity’s scale in Texas with a larger presence in the Houston market.

Alpha Omega Unveils ‘Continuum’ Automation Framework To Speed Federal Modernization and Compliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Alpha Omega, a provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation services to the federal government, has launched the Continuum Automation Framework, a suite of automation accelerators designed to help agencies modernize mission systems faster, improve operational efficiency, and scale mission impact.

The Amlon Group Expands Through Acquisition Of Mastermelt America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Heartwood Partners said The Amlon Group has acquired Mastermelt America, adding a Sweetwater, Tennessee facility that processes and treats complex industrial waste streams for customers across the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, aerospace, and power generation industries. The transaction closed in May 2025, and the site now operates as Amlon Sweetwater.

Transom Capital Acquires WellBiz Brands, Expanding Beauty And Wellness Franchising Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on operational transformation, has completed its acquisition of WellBiz Brands, a Denver-headquartered beauty and wellness franchisor with a portfolio of five membership-driven, recurring service concepts. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Werner Acquires FirstFleet To Expand Dedicated Trucking Scale And Earnings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Werner Enterprises announced it has acquired privately owned dedicated trucking company FirstFleet for approximately $245 million in cash and will also buy certain real estate properties directly from FirstFleet. Including the real estate, Werner said the total consideration is approximately $282.8 million.

Handshake Acquires Cleanlab To Build Data Quality And Evaluation Capabilities For Frontier AI Models

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Handshake has acquired Cleanlab in a deal aimed at strengthening AI research and data quality for training frontier models. In a CEO letter announcing the transaction, Cleanlab said its team will focus on leading Handshake’s AI research efforts, with an emphasis on producing higher-quality training data and improving reliability across AI systems.

University Of Denver And Pivot Energy Complete Colorado’s First Off-Site Solar Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

The University of Denver and Pivot Energy announced they have completed Colorado’s first off-site net metering solar project, marking a milestone in the state’s shift toward policy-enabled renewable energy that can serve customers without enough space or flexibility for on-site generation.

Voyager Ventures: $275 Million Fund II Closed To Back Next-Generation Energy, Industry, And Applied AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Voyager Ventures has closed a $275 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies across energy, industrials, and climate technology that the firm believes will underpin long-term economic growth. With the new fund, Voyager said it now manages $475 million across North America and Europe and will continue targeting technologies that modernize core economic systems, including energy production and distribution, advanced manufacturing, critical materials, physical AI, and compute.

Pollen Street Agrees Acquisition of Tutman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Pollen Street Capital has agreed to acquire Thesis Holdings Limited, known as Tutman, a fund services platform providing fund administration, corporate service, and transfer agency services to institutional investors, wealth managers, and family offices. The deal positions Tutman for its next phase of growth as demand rises for outsourced governance and administration amid increasing regulatory complexity.

CVC Global Sport Group To Acquire Controlling Stake In Equine Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

CVC announced it has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Equine Network, describing the business as the largest for-profit equestrian-based sports league in the U.S. The stake is being acquired from Growth Catalyst Partners, and the deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Basis Set Announces $250 Million Fund IV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Basis Set has announced the close of its $250 million Fund IV, positioning the new vehicle as fresh capital for the firm’s long-standing strategy of partnering with founders at the earliest point in a company’s life, when the idea is still more conviction than consensus. In a post dated January 26, 2026, the firm framed its approach around backing “independent thinkers” and teams building foundational systems before markets, categories, or narratives fully form around them.

Epidarex Capital Secures $145+ Million First Close For Fund IV To Invest In Life Science Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Epidarex Capital announced it has reached a first close of Epidarex Capital IV, LP, with more than $145 million in commitments, as the transatlantic life sciences venture firm looks to expand its company creation and early-stage investing across the United Kingdom and the United States.

Ambienta Closes Sustainable Credit Strategy Above €500 Million Target

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Ambienta announced it has reached a final close for its Ambienta Sustainable Credit Opportunities vehicles, with total commitments across the strategy surpassing its original €500 million target. The firm said the credit platform is designed to support European mid-market companies whose growth is driven by environmental sustainability, and positions Ambienta to accelerate financing for “environmental champions” across the region.

Rinchem Announces Combination With Dupré Logistics And Secures $100 Million Financing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Rinchem announced it is combining with Dupré Logistics in a deal that expands Rinchem’s specialty chemical and gas logistics platform with Dupré’s transportation, distribution, and capacity brokerage capabilities across the chemical supply chain. The companies said the combined organization will maintain each business’s headquarters, brands, and leadership teams, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Boyne Capital Forms Single Asset Continuation Fund To Extend Pilot Energy Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Boyne Capital announced it has closed a single asset secondary transaction that establishes a continuation vehicle for Pilot Energy, extending Boyne’s ownership and providing new capital to support Pilot’s acquisition strategy and organic growth initiatives.

Bluespring Wealth Partners Onboards $600 Million Firm Coghill Investment Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Bluespring Wealth Partners, an acquirer of registered investment advisors and wealth management firms, has partnered with Coghill Investment Strategies, adding the Pittsburgh-based advisory firm to its network of independent partner firms. Financial professionals at Coghill Investment Strategies oversee approximately $600 million in assets under management.

AEA Elevate Invests in 829 Studios To Expand Digital Marketing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

AEA Elevate, AEA Investors’ growth buyout strategy focused on professional services companies across business services, healthcare services, and software, has made an investment in 829 Studios, an integrated, technology-enabled digital marketing firm. AEA Elevate acquired its position from CIVC Partners, with significant reinvestment from 829’s founder, management team, and employees. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Symmetry Laser Acquires ArcRev To Expand Precision Laser Cutting And Lean Manufacturing For Medical Devices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Symmetry Laser has completed the acquisition of ArcRev, adding specialized laser cutting expertise and additional production capacity as it scales its precision manufacturing platform for the medical device industry.

CherryRoad Media Buys The Carrollton Democrat, Completing Main Street Media’s Exit From Missouri Newspapers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

CherryRoad Media acquired The Carrollton Democrat from Main Street Media, completing the transition of Main Street Media’s final Missouri newspaper title out of its portfolio.

Conscious Capital Growth And Petra Capital Partners Acquire RD Nutrition Consultants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Conscious Capital Growth, in partnership with Petra Capital Partners, has acquired RD Nutrition Consultants, a national provider of specialized dietitian consulting services for healthcare facilities across the United States. The buyers said the transaction positions RD Nutrition for faster growth and expansion of its clinical reach.

MediVisuals + High Impact Buys Jury Impressions To Add Mock Jury Research To Visual Trial Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

MediVisuals + High Impact, a provider of visual demonstratives for litigation, announced it has acquired Jury Impressions, a jury research firm founded by trial attorney Irv Cantor.

Cellares: $257 Million Series D Closed To Scale Automated Cell Therapy Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Cellares has raised $257 million in a Series D financing co-led by investment funds managed by BlackRock and Eclipse, bringing total capital raised to $612 million. The round brings in a slate of new investors, including accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Baillie Gifford, Duquesne Family Office, Intuitive Ventures, EDBI, and Gates Frontier, alongside existing backers DC Global Ventures, DFJ Growth, and Willett Advisors.

Eliyan: $50 Million Raised To Scale AI Interconnect Chiplets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 29, 2026

Eliyan, a Santa Clara-based developer of high-performance connectivity technology for AI and high-performance computing systems, said it has secured $50 million in strategic investments from a group that includes AMD, Arm, Coherent, and Meta, alongside returning backers Samsung Catalyst Fund and Intel Capital.