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Okika Devices: Investment Raised From Colorado ONE Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Colorado ONE Fund, the venture arm of ONE Funds that focuses on nurturing innovation within the region, has recently made a significant strategic investment in Okika Devices. Okika is recognized as a leading developer of Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAA) integrated circuits.

Sycamore Tree Capital Partners: Seventh CLO Closed At $505 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, an asset management firm known for its expertise in private and alternative credit investments, recently announced an exciting milestone: the closing of its seventh collateralized loan obligation (CLO), designated as STCP 2025-7. This latest fund, which has successfully raised an impressive $505 million, will focus on investing in the broadly syndicated loans of U.S. companies.

Arbiter Acquires BigTeams To Expand Reach Across U.S. High Schools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Arbiter, a leader in K-12 athletic and event management, has officially acquired BigTeams, a respected name in school sports technology. This strategic move represents a significant step forward as Arbiter continues to enhance its mission of supporting schools, coaches, officials, and families involved in high school athletics and operations.

Fullcast Buys Ebsta To Advance Revenue Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Fullcast, a leader in sales performance planning and execution, has exciting news to share: the company has officially acquired Ebsta, a well-respected revenue intelligence platform. This strategic acquisition represents a significant step forward in creating a powerhouse within the sales technology landscape.

Amex GBT: $540 Million Acquisition Of CWT Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), which operates under the umbrella of the Global Business Travel Group, has officially completed the acquisition of CWT, a global provider of business travel and meetings solutions. This strategic move, first announced in March 2024, represents a significant step in enhancing the services and solutions available to clients in the business travel sector.

Mercer Advisors: $500 Million West Oak And $350 Million Eagle Wealth Team Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Mercer Global Advisors announced the acquisition of two firms that brought in $850 million in assets.

BlackRock: Acquisition Of ElmTree Funds Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

BlackRock has completed its acquisition of ElmTree Funds. This strategic move represents a significant step forward for BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform. By integrating ElmTree into its operations, BlackRock aims to offer even more comprehensive solutions for a diverse range of companies and investors.

SeqOne Buying Congenica For AI-Based Genomic Medicine Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

SeqOne, a leader in AI-driven genomic analysis, has announced its acquisition of Congenica, a UK company from the Wellcome Sanger Institute. This merger establishes one of the most significant global pure-play software companies in genomics, serving over 160 laboratories in more than 30 countries.

CW Advisors: $575 Million In AUM Added Through Recent Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

CW Advisors, a registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Boston, has announced it has acquired Capital Management Services (CMS) and CHB Investment Group, both of which are well-established companies located in Pennsylvania.

Apella Wealth: $1 Billion Park Piedmont Advisors Team Added

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Apella Wealth, a financial advisory and wealth management firm dedicated to serving individuals, families, and businesses, has announced the acquisition of Park Piedmont Advisors, an advisory firm with a strong presence in both Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Accenture To Buy Consulting Firm NeuraFlash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Accenture has reached an agreement to acquire NeuraFlash, a well-respected consulting company that specializes in Salesforce and generative AI solutions for sales, service, and field operations. This acquisition will enhance Accenture's capabilities in Salesforce generative AI and managed services, while expanding its presence in mid-market industries worldwide.

Sompo Buying Aspen Insurance For $3.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Sompo Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sompo International Holdings, will acquire 100% of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited for $37.50 per share in cash, totaling about $3.5 billion. Aspen has a strong specialty insurance and reinsurance business, generating over $4.6 billion in annual gross written premiums through specialized product lines and tailored solutions.

Raymond James: $174 Million Advisor Gino Molettieri Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Raymond James has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the addition of Gino P. Molettieri as a wealth advisor to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS). This strategic move was highlighted by Alex David, the Northeast divisional director for RJFS.

GDEV Management: Over $200 Million For Fund II Secured

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

GDEV Management, a leading middle-market specialist in distributed energy resources, has secured over $200 million in capital commitments for its second flagship fund (Fund II), with support from a large Canadian pension plan and several U.S. insurance companies.

Tazapay: Strategic Investments Raised For Cross-Border Payment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Tazapay, a leading global cross-border payments infrastructure platform, announced the close of its Series B funding round with investment from Peak XV Partners, Ripple (US), Circle Ventures, Norinchukin Capital (Japan), and GMO VenturePartners (Japan). Existing investor Peak XV Partners led the round, and two other existing investors, January Capital and ARC180, joined the round.

Vector Capital To Buy AI Revenue Enablement Company Showpad

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Vector Capital Management has announced an agreement to acquire Showpad, a leading AI revenue enablement company based in Chicago and Ghent, Belgium.

CapVest To Buy Majority Stake In STADA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

CapVest Partners has signed an agreement with Bain Capital and Cinven to acquire a majority stake in STADA Arzneimittel AG, a healthcare and pharmaceuticals company specializing in Consumer Healthcare, Generics, and Specialty Pharmaceuticals.

Arctos: Thad Sheely Named As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Arctos, a private investment firm offering tailored growth and liquidity solutions for sports franchises and alternative asset managers, has appointed Thad Sheely as an Operating Partner.

LPL Onboards $700 Million Skyward Financial And $140 Million Chloey Wealth Advisor Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

LPL Financial recently announced that it has successfully onboarded the teams from Chloey Wealth Advisors and Skyward Financial. This strategic move aims to enhance LPL's capabilities in providing financial services and expand its network of experienced advisors.

Davis Polk: Rob Morrison Named As Partner In Finance Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Davis Polk has welcomed distinguished finance attorney Rob Morrison as a partner in its Finance practice. He will be working out of the firm's Northern California office, where he will further enhance its capabilities in this critical area.

IMCD To Buy Specialty Chemicals Company Tillmanns

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

IMCD, a partner in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Tillmanns S.p.A., an innovator in the specialty chemicals industry. This acquisition is expected to enhance IMCD's presence and operational capacity, particularly in Italy, a strategic market for both the company and its partners.

Virax Biolabs Collaborating With Emory University On Clinical Studies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Virax Biolabs Group has recently entered into a pivotal Research Services Agreement (RSA) with the ADJUST Center at Emory University, formally known as the Center for the Advancement of Diagnostics for a Just Society. This partnership marks a significant advancement in Virax’s research efforts, aiming to shed light on immune profiling for individuals suffering from post-viral syndromes. The initial target for these studies will be post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, commonly referred to as long COVID.

BlackBerry: Barry Mainz Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

BlackBerry Limited has announced the appointment of Barry Mainz, a seasoned software executive with three decades of experience, to its Board of Directors. The move strengthens BlackBerry’s strategic leadership as it continues to expand its footprint in secure communications and embedded software for critical systems.

Ondas Buys Majority Stake In SPO For Expanding Defense-Grade Optical Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Ondas Holdings, a leading provider of autonomous drone and private wireless solutions through its subsidiaries Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) and Ondas Networks, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% controlling interest in S.P.O Smart Precision Optics (SPO), a manufacturer of advanced optical components based in Kibbutz Shamir, Israel.

mPower Technology: Strategic Investment Raised From Lockheed Martin Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

mPower Technology, a leading innovator in flexible solar power for space applications, has received a strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation. The investment supplements mPower’s recent Series B funding round, bringing total capital raised to over $24 million.

TRC Companies Buys Strategic Energy Group To Expand Energy Efficiency Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

TRC Companies, a global professional services firm specializing in strategy, consulting, engineering, and applied technologies for the energy transition, has announced the acquisition of Strategic Energy Group (SEG), a North American leader in strategic energy management (SEM) solutions. The acquisition strengthens TRC’s position in delivering data-driven energy efficiency programs across utilities, commercial enterprises, and industrial sectors.

mPulse Buying Clarity Software Solutions To Enhance Health Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

mPulse, a leading provider of Health Experience and Insights (HXI) technology, has announced the acquisition of Clarity Software Solutions, a specialist in health communications technology focused on personalized, cross-channel member engagement. The deal, backed by PSG and other existing mPulse investors, marks a strategic expansion of mPulse’s AI-powered health engagement capabilities.

ProAmpac To Buy PAC Worldwide For Expanding Global Packaging Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PAC Worldwide, a provider of innovative packaging solutions for e-commerce, courier, and retail markets.

TPG To Buy Irth Solutions From Blackstone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

TPG has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Irth Solutions, a provider of enterprise software for critical energy and infrastructure sectors. The deal will be executed through TPG Growth, the firm’s middle market and growth equity platform, and marks a strategic exit for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Irth’s current owner.

MariaDB Reacquires SkySQL For Expanding Cloud And AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

MariaDB announced the acquisition of SkySQL Inc., reclaiming its former subsidiary and the technology behind a cutting-edge, AI-powered, serverless database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform. The move brings SkySQL’s advanced cloud-native capabilities back into the MariaDB portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to flexible deployment and innovation in cloud database services.