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Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital And Launches Crypto Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Franklin Templeton announced it has agreed to acquire the liquid cryptocurrency strategies and team of 250 Digital, a CoinFund spinoff led by Christopher Perkins and Seth Ginns, as part of a broader push into institutional digital asset management.

PrecisionX Group: Windjammer Capital Acquires Precision Metal Components Manufacturer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Windjammer Capital has acquired PrecisionX Group, a provider of high-precision metal components used in critical applications across regulated and high-growth industries.

Intel: $14.2 Billion Deal To Repurchase Ireland Fab Joint Venture Stake

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Intel announced it has reached a definitive agreement to repurchase the 49% equity interest in its Ireland Fab 34 joint venture currently held by Apollo Global Management for $14.2 billion, marking a significant step in reshaping its capital structure and reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy.

Cvent Acquires Webinar Platform ON24 To Expand AI-Powered Engagement Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cvent has completed its acquisition of ON24, expanding its end-to-end event management platform with enterprise-grade webinar technology and AI-driven engagement capabilities.

Community West Bancshares: $185.5 Million Merger With United Security Bancshares Creates Central California Community Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Community West Bancshares has completed its previously announced all-stock merger with United Security Bancshares, forming a larger regional community bank serving Central California.

Dentons: Olivier Querinjean Joins To Lead Belgium Tax Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Global law firm Dentons has appointed Olivier Querinjean as a partner in its Brussels office to establish and lead its Tax practice in Belgium, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in the region. He joins alongside associate Antoine Lebecq.

University Of Pennsylvania: $200 Million Futures Fund Launched To Support Engineering Research Amid Funding Constraints

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science has launched a $200 million philanthropic initiative aimed at accelerating research and education innovation while addressing tightening federal funding conditions.

Femto Technologies: $1 Million Deal For 40% Stake In AI Software Company Gilad

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Femto Technologies, a FemTech and CRM software company, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 40% equity interest in Israeli software company Gilad R.G. Planning and Implementation of Technologies and Software 2025 Ltd., as part of a strategy to expand its software services and capabilities in artificial intelligence.

Dentons: Senior Commercial Litigator Corry Clark Joins To Strengthen British Columbia Disputes Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons has expanded its litigation capabilities in British Columbia with the addition of Corry Clark as a partner in its Vancouver office, joining the firm’s national Litigation and Dispute Resolution group.

4CE Engineering: Strategic Partnership With ELEMENT Engineering Group To Launch Engineering Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

4CE Engineering Group has announced a strategic partnership with ELEMENT Engineering Group, marking the first company to join its growing engineering network and establishing a foundational platform for future expansion.

Playlist: $785 Million Merger With Fitness Technology Company EGYM Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Playlist, the parent company of Mindbody, Booker, and ClassPass, has completed its merger with EGYM, forming what the companies describe as the world’s most comprehensive fitness and wellness operating system.

Samsung Biologics: U.S. Expansion With Acquisition Of GSK Manufacturing Facility In Maryland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Samsung Biologics announced it has completed the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland from GSK, marking a significant step in establishing its first manufacturing presence in the United States and expanding its global footprint.

Allbirds: $39 Million Asset Sale To American Exchange Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Allbirds has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its intellectual property and certain assets to American Exchange Group for an estimated $39 million, marking a dramatic decline from its prior multi-billion-dollar valuation and signaling plans to wind down operations.

Brookfield: €1 Billion Spanish Housing Portfolio Acquisition From Blackstone (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to acquire a large portfolio of Spanish rental housing from Blackstone in a transaction valued at over €1 billion, marking one of the biggest real estate deals in Europe in recent months, as reported by Bloomberg.

Coral: C$4 Million Raised To Expand Virtual Midlife Women’s Health Platform Across Canada

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Coral, a Canadian virtual healthcare platform focused on midlife women, announced it has raised an additional C$4 million in an acceleration round, bringing its total funding to over $8 million just one year after launch.

Abenex: €180 Million Raised For Small Cap Fund II Targeting European SMEs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

French private equity firm Abenex has closed its second small cap fund at €180 million, exceeding its €160 million target. The fundraise marks a step up from its predecessor vehicle, which closed at €125 million, and reflects continued investor appetite for Abenex’s strategy focused on lower mid-market businesses across Europe. The firm said the fund attracted a mix of institutional and private investors, including pension funds, asset managers, banks, and family offices.

Mercer Advisors: $1.5 Billion Firm Charter Oak Acquired To Expand New England Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Mercer Advisors has announced the acquisition of Charter Oak Capital Management, a Portsmouth, New Hampshire–based firm with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management, according to an official announcement distributed via Business Wire. The deal strengthens Mercer’s presence across New England, including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine.

RFG Advisory: Majority Acquisition Of RVA Wealth Management Expands Capital Solutions Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

RFG Advisory, a hybrid registered investment advisor platform based in Birmingham, Alabama, has completed its first majority acquisition by acquiring RVA Wealth Management, marking a significant milestone in its capital solutions strategy and long-term growth plans.

EP Wealth Advisors: $418 Million Partnership With Divergent Planning Expands East Coast Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

EP Wealth Advisors announced a partnership with Divergent Planning, a Bethesda, Maryland-based firm, as part of its continued geographic expansion strategy. The transaction adds approximately $418 million in assets under management and establishes a new East Coast region for EP Wealth.

Ares Management: $1.7 Billion Raised For Private-Credit Continuation Vehicle With Antares (Report)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Ares Management has launched a $1.7 billion private-credit continuation vehicle in partnership with Antares Capital, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, marking the latest expansion of activity in the fast-growing credit secondaries market.

PK Companies: Acquisition Of Pro-Surve Technical Services Expands Inspection And Technology Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

PK Companies announced it has acquired Pro-Surve Technical Services, expanding its national inspection capabilities and strengthening its technology integration efforts.

The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research: Merger With Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation To Advance Aging And Cancer Research

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research has finalized its merger with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, formalizing a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation in cancer science.

Wacoal International: Acquisition Of Glamorise To Expand Size-Inclusive And DTC Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Wacoal International Corporation announced its agreement to acquire Glamorise Foundations, Inc., strengthening its position in the U.S. intimates market and expanding its capabilities in inclusive sizing and direct-to-consumer channels.

Frontier Waste Solutions: Exit To GFL Environmental Expands Texas Waste Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Concentric Equity Partners and Summer Street Capital Partners have announced the exit of Frontier Waste Solutions through a sale to GFL Environmental. Frontier Waste Solutions, a Dallas-based solid waste and recycling company, was sold following a period of significant growth under the ownership of Concentric and Summer Street. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ITE Management: Acquisition Of Global Container Lessor CS Leasing Expands Intermodal Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ITE Management L.P. announced that it has acquired CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd., a global container lessor specializing in ISO tank containers and dry freight specials.

Warner Music Group: Acquisition Of Independent Music Platform Revelator To Expand Distribution And Label Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Warner Music Group has agreed to acquire Revelator, a B2B music platform focused on independent artists and labels, in a deal aimed at strengthening its distribution and label services capabilities.

CurrentClient: $1.25 Million Raised For Financial Advisor Communication Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

CurrentClient, a communication platform designed for financial advisors, announced it has raised $1.25 million in seed funding. The round was led by Thicket Ventures, with the investment supporting the company’s continued expansion and product development.

Johnson Winter Slattery: Liam Hickey Joins M&A And Private Equity Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed Liam Hickey as a partner in its mergers and acquisitions and private equity and venture capital practices, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in complex private capital transactions.

Neion Bio: $11 Million Raised For Biomanufacturing Platform And Biosimilar Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Neion Bio, a biotechnology company focused on advancing biologic medicines through novel manufacturing approaches, has emerged from stealth with approximately $11 million in funding and announced a commercial partnership to co-develop and supply biosimilars.

Advanced eClinical Training: Partnership With Emory University To Deliver Medical Assistant Training For Pre-Med Students

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Advanced eClinical Training (ACT), a healthcare workforce solutions provider, announced a partnership with Emory University’s HeartStart program to deliver a customized Clinical Medical Assistant training pathway for pre-medical students.