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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.

King & Spalding: Capital Markets Partner Daniel Nam Joins New York Corporate Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons: Aaron W. Marcus Named Louisville Office Managing Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons announced that Aaron W. Marcus has been named Louisville Office Managing Partner, effective April 1, 2026.

Ropes & Gray: Leveraged Finance Leader Allison Liff Joins As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Ropes & Gray announced that Allison R. Liff has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office, bolstering its global finance capabilities and private equity-focused advisory work.

ai&: $50 Million Raised For Vertically Integrated AI Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ai&, a Tokyo-based AI technology company, has launched with $50 million in seed funding alongside more than $2 billion in committed data center capital, positioning itself to build a vertically integrated AI infrastructure and services platform for the global market.

Galdera Labs: €1.5 Million Raised For AI Financial Modeling Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Galdera Labs, a Stockholm-based financial modeling platform powered by artificial intelligence, has raised €1.5 million in pre-seed funding to advance its technology designed to move finance teams beyond traditional spreadsheet-based workflows.

OneStream: $6.4 Billion Acquisition By Hg Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

OneStream has completed its acquisition by Hg in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion, marking a significant shift as the finance software platform transitions to private ownership. Minority investors in the deal include General Atlantic and Tidemark.

Dentons: Kristyn Annis Joins As Partner To Expand Energy Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons announced that Kristyn Annis has joined the firm’s Toronto office as a partner in its Corporate and Energy groups, strengthening its capabilities in advising clients across the evolving energy sector.

ALKEME Insurance: Seven Acquisitions Expand National Footprint Across Key U.S. Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ALKEME Insurance, a top 25 insurance brokerage, announced the acquisition of seven agencies during the first quarter of 2026, advancing its strategy to scale its national platform and deepen capabilities across commercial, personal, and high-net-worth insurance segments.

Sous: €4 Million Raised For AI Hospitality Growth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Sous, an Amsterdam-based AI-driven growth platform for the hospitality industry, has raised €4 million in seed funding to expand its product capabilities and accelerate its European rollout.

Censys: $70 Million Raised To Expand Internet Intelligence Platform And AI Security Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Censys announced that it has raised $70 million in strategic funding to accelerate the expansion of its Internet intelligence platform and advance AI-driven security solutions. The financing includes a $40 million Series D equity round alongside $30 million in debt financing.