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Waverly Advisors Expands National Footprint With Acquisition Of Pacific Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Waverly Advisors, a registered investment adviser specializing in investment management, financial planning, and wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, has acquired Pacific Portfolio Consulting and Pacific Portfolio Trust Company, together known as Pacific Portfolio. The Seattle-based wealth management and trust firm marks Waverly’s entry into the Pacific Northwest and expands its service offerings with enhanced trust capabilities.

Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Launching Single-Asset Continuation Fund for Western Veterinary Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Tyree & D’Angelo Partners (TDP), a Chicago-based private equity firm with a thesis-driven, buy-and-build strategy, announced the closing of a single-asset secondary transaction to extend its investment in Western Veterinary Partners, a fast-growing, veterinarian-centric general veterinary support company based in the United States.

Infravision: $91 Million Series B Raised To Advance Global Expansion Of Aerial Robotics For Power Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Infravision, a pioneer in aerial robotics for power grid construction and maintenance, has raised $91 million in a Series B funding round led by GIC, with participation from Activate Capital, Hitachi Ventures, and existing investor Energy Impact Partners. The new financing will support the global deployment of the company’s TX System, a fully integrated power line stringing solution combining drones, intelligent ground equipment, and specialized hardware.

Apollo Funds Committing $6.5 Billion For 50% Stake In Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Apollo announced that funds managed by the firm will invest $6.5 billion for a 50% stake in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, the world’s largest offshore wind farm under development in the North Sea. The investment includes the acquisition of a 50% interest in the joint venture holding Hornsea 3, as well as funding for half of the project’s remaining construction costs.

DLA Piper: Viktor Sapezhnikov Named As Partner To Strengthen Corporate And M&A Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

DLA Piper has announced the continued expansion of its Corporate and M&A practices with the addition of Viktor Sapezhnikov as Partner. The move reinforces the firm’s ongoing commitment to growing its transactional capabilities across industries and geographies.

Indomo: $25 Million Raised To Bring At-Home Injectable Treatment For Acne Into The Mainstream

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Boston-based clinical-stage therapeutics company Indomo has announced a $25 million funding round led by prominent investors Atomic, Foresite Capital, and Polaris Partners. The company is developing an at-home injectable therapy for inflammatory acne lesions. Its debut product, ClearPen, pairs a microneedle self-injection device with a corticosteroid (triamcinolone acetonide) to enable patients to self-administer what has traditionally been an in-office dermatology treatment.

Novak Djokovic Launches Cob Foods With Seed Funding For Sorghum-Based Snack Alternatives

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Cob Foods, a new modern snacking brand redefining the popcorn experience, has officially launched with its first product: a sorghum-based alternative to traditional popcorn that is both corn-free and gluten-free. The launch coincides with the company’s seed funding round led by co-founder and tennis icon Novak Djokovic, with participation from Bullish, Daxos, Furthermore, Venrex, and a group of strategic investors.

MCA Expanding Into Pennsylvania With Acquisition Of ComPros

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Mobile Communications America (MCA), a national leader in integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions, announced its acquisition of ComPros, a Motorola Elite Service Provider based in Pennsylvania. The acquisition marks MCA’s strategic entry into the state and adds two new solution centers in Altoona and Chambersburg.

Scavenger AI: €2.5 Million Seed Round Raised To Democratize Business Data Access For European SMEs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Scavenger AI, a Frankfurt-based startup focused on democratizing access to business data, has raised €2.5 million in seed funding. The round highlights increasing investor confidence in AI-driven analytics platforms tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe.

Gemspring Capital: Acquisition Of Goodyear’s Polymer Chemicals Business Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Gemspring Capital Management announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s polymer chemicals business, a major producer of synthetic rubber and related materials.

Melange Capital Partners: $430 Million Oversubscribed Debut Energy Secondaries Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Melange Capital Partners announced the final close of its inaugural Melange Secondaries Partners, LP, securing total limited partner commitments of $430 million. The fund exceeded its initial target, reflecting strong investor confidence in the firm’s strategy and leadership.

Mercer Expanding Canadian Presence With Acquisition Of Hexarem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, has acquired Hexarem, a Montreal-based human resources consulting firm known for its expertise in executive compensation and governance advisory services. The transaction further strengthens Mercer’s presence in Canada and expands its capabilities in helping organizations design competitive compensation programs. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Optimum Acquires C.I.D. Construction To Strengthen New England Market Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Wall Works Holdings, a portfolio company of AVALT and VantEdge Partners, announced that its subsidiary Optimum Building Systems has acquired C.I.D. Construction, which is a family-owned specialty contractor based in Candia, New Hampshire. The acquisition expands Wall Works’ presence in New England and reinforces Optimum’s position as a regional leader in commercial framing, drywall, and insulation services.

UPS: $1.6 Billion Acquisition Of Andlauer Healthcare Group Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

UPS has finalized its $1.6 billion acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (AHG), a Canadian-based supply chain management company specializing in healthcare logistics and cold chain transportation. The transaction, valued at CAD $2.2 billion, provides AHG shareholders C$55 per share in cash.

ACI Worldwide Buying Payment Components To Strengthen AI-Based Payments Platform ACI Connetic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

ACI Worldwide, a leader in payments technology, has announced the acquisition of Payment Components, a European fintech company recognized for its AI-driven financial messaging and Open Banking solutions. The acquisition aims to enhance the capabilities of ACI Connetic, the company’s unified, cloud-native payments platform that integrates account-to-account (A2A) payments, card processing, and AI-based fraud prevention within a modular architecture.

Xpansiv Buying Evident To Create Leader In Renewable Energy Certification And Registry Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Xpansiv Limited has announced the acquisition of Evident Group Limited, a UK-based registry and certification body, in a move that unites two leading forces in the global renewable energy market. The combination creates one of the world’s largest renewable energy certificate (REC) registry networks, with over 300 GW of registered capacity and participation from more than 4,000 companies.

State Street: Strategic Minority Stake In Coller Capital Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

State Street Investment Management has made a strategic minority investment in Coller Capital, one of the world’s largest private market secondaries managers. The partnership aims to broaden access to private capital secondaries and foster innovation across client segments.

Vertiv To Buy PurgeRite For $1 Billion To Enhance Liquid Cooling Services For AI Data Centers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Vertiv Holdings, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, announced that it has agreed to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate from Milton Street Capital for approximately $1 billion in cash at closing, with the potential for an additional $250 million based on 2026 performance metrics. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

Howard University Receives $80 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Howard University has received a historic $80 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the most significant donations in the university’s history. This latest contribution brings Scott’s total gifts to Howard to $132 million, following earlier donations of $40 million in 2020 and $12 million in 2023. The new investment will support both Howard University and the Howard University College of Medicine, accelerating the institution’s mission to drive research, innovation, and student success.

Ripple Expanding Institutional Crypto Capabilities With Acquisition of Palisade

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Ripple has announced the acquisition of Palisade, a digital asset wallet and custody technology company, in a move that broadens its offerings to fintechs, corporates, and crypto-native institutions. The deal strengthens Ripple’s position as a comprehensive provider of secure digital asset custody and payment infrastructure.

Fullstory Buying Usetiful to Transform Behavioral Insights Into Real-Time Digital Engagement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Fullstory, a behavioral data company based in Atlanta, announced the acquisition of Usetiful, a digital adoption platform known for its in-app guides and surveys. The acquisition marks Fullstory’s first in tech and talent expansion, enhancing its capabilities to turn behavioral insights into direct, personalized actions that elevate customer and employee experiences.

Popai Health: $11 Million Raised To Advance Voice AI Platform For Care Coordination

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Popai Health has raised $11 million in funding to accelerate the adoption of its Voice AI platform, designed to transform patient conversations into actionable healthcare insights. The round was led by Team8 and NEA, with participation from additional strategic investors.

Lettuce: $28 Million Raised And Besolo Acquired To Expand Platform For Solo Workers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Lettuce, an AI-powered financial platform for independent professionals, has secured $28 million in new funding led by existing investor Zeev Ventures and announced the acquisition of benefits access startup Besolo. The dual move reflects the company’s push to become a comprehensive operating system for the rapidly growing solo workforce.

Bergman & Beving Buying 90% Stake In Photonic Printing Innovator DataLase

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Bergman & Beving announced the acquisition of 90% of the shares in DataLase Holdings Ltd, a United Kingdom–based company recognized as a global leader in photonic printing technology. The company’s patented inkless printing solutions enable sustainable, high-quality, and customizable printing for product and packaging applications.

AuditBoard: Paaras Parker Named As Chief Human Resources Officer To Lead Global People Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

AuditBoard, an AI-based platform for connected risk management, has appointed Paaras Parker as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The Los Angeles-based company said the appointment reflects its continued focus on building an organization as it scales its global workforce and strengthens its leadership team amid rapid growth.

Qualys: Cybersecurity Executive Bradford Brooks Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, has announced the appointment of Bradford L. Brooks to its Board of Directors. Brooks, who brings more than three decades of experience in technology leadership, will serve on the Board’s nominating and governance committee.

Vulcan Elements And ReElement Technologies Launch $1.4 Billion U.S. Partnership To Build Fully Domestic Magnet Supply Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Vulcan Elements has announced a $1.4 billion partnership with the United States Government and ReElement Technologies to expand a fully domestic, vertically integrated supply chain for rare earth magnets. The collaboration marks a defining step in securing America’s access to critical materials used in advanced manufacturing, energy, and defense technologies.

Atlanta University Center Consortium And Mastercard Launch National Data Challenge To Advance Inclusive Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative (DSI) has partnered with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to launch the 2025 Mastercard Data Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed at empowering students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to harness data science for social impact.

Douglas Dynamics Buys Venco Venturo Industries To Expand Work Truck Attachments Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Douglas Dynamics, North America’s leading manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment, announced the completion of its acquisition of substantially all assets of Venco Venturo Industries, a respected provider of truck-mounted service cranes and dump hoists.

Connecticut Innovations Investing $11.3 Million Across 25 Companies And Funds In Q1 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state’s strategic venture capital arm, announced that it invested approximately $11.3 million across 25 companies and venture funds during the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, which ended on September 30, 2025. The investments leveraged $86.9 million in outside capital and generated $7 million in proceeds over the same period.