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Yokogawa Electric has acquired Intellisync, a cybersecurity and digital transformation services provider, and WiSNAM, a developer of advanced grid control and energy management technologies. The companies will be integrated into BaxEnergy, Yokogawa’s wholly-owned renewable energy software subsidiary, to strengthen its digital infrastructure and broaden its role in managing renewable power systems at scale.

Hamilton Lane and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America announced a long-term partnership through which Hamilton Lane will manage Guardian’s existing private equity portfolio of nearly $5 billion. As part of the partnership, Guardian plans to commit approximately $500 million per year to private equity investments over the next decade through Hamilton Lane, maintaining its historical annual allocation while supporting general account targets.

Seattle-based early-stage venture firm Founders’ Co-op has announced the launch of its sixth fund, maintaining a $50 million size consistent with its previous vehicle. The firm, led by Managing Partners Chris DeVore and Aviel Ginzburg, will continue its longstanding strategy of backing technical founding teams across the Pacific Northwest with a focus on serving as the first institutional check for emerging companies.

Rubio Impact Ventures has launched its third impact investment fund, securing more than €70 million in commitments to support a new wave of companies focused on addressing climate change and social inequality. The firm said the capital will be directed toward approximately thirty early-stage companies developing scalable solutions across various sectors, including clean energy, sustainable food production, and mental health access.

Ares Management has completed the acquisition of a 20% stake in Plenitude from Eni for €2 billion, valuing the renewable energy and energy solutions company at more than €12 billion. The investment was led by Ares Alternative Credit funds and other affiliated Ares vehicles, marking one of the firm’s notable infrastructure and energy transition transactions in Europe.

Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of Tomáš Kafka as a partner in its Prague office, further expanding its Capital Markets practice effective as of November 1, 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland has expanded its highly regarded transactional risk insurance (TRI) practice with the appointment of two senior lateral partners, corporate specialist Laura Marcelli and tax expert Matt Davies, both joining the firm’s London office from DLA Piper. The move reflects the global law firm’s ongoing strategy to deepen its expertise in complex deal protection and tax advisory services across major transaction markets.

DoseMe, a global leader in model-informed precision dosing (MIPD) software and a portfolio company of Fairlong Capital, announced the acquisition of Firstline, a leading clinical decision support platform used by clinicians around the world. The transaction brings together two innovative healthcare technology platforms to deliver an end-to-end solution for clinicians, helping them move seamlessly from evidence-based treatment selection to individualized precision dosing.

Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of Jochem Calis as a Partner in its Amsterdam Tax practice. Calis brings over 15 years of experience in national and international tax advisory, with a particular emphasis on people tax services, including wage tax, personal income tax, social security and immigration. He joins from Grant Thornton, where he served as tax director of the Dutch global mobility services department.

Zaelab, a leading consultancy specializing in business-to-business digital transformation, announced that it has received a strategic investment from ServiceNow Ecosystem Ventures to accelerate the development and adoption of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)-driven enterprise modernization. The investment, jointly revealed by both companies from Westport, Connecticut, and Santa Clara, California, reinforces ServiceNow’s commitment to transforming CRM into a core pillar of its AI-powered business transformation platform.

Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm focused on high-growth and disruptive businesses, has announced a strategic growth investment in Ren, a leading provider of donor-advised fund (DAF) technology and philanthropic infrastructure. The investment will fuel Ren’s product innovation, operational scale, and market expansion across financial advisors, wealth management firms, and philanthropic institutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

London-based cybersecurity services provider Saepio announced the acquisition of Milton Keynes-based offensive security specialist Ruptura.

The Icon League, co-founded by former professional footballer Toni Kroos and digital creator Elias Nerlich, has raised €15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative five-a-side football entertainment format across Europe and beyond. The round was led by HV Capital, with participation from existing investors including Jürgen Klopp’s family office, entrepreneur Thomas Hagedorn, and Luigi Berlusconi’s H14 S.p.A. The funding will be used to professionalize operations, strengthen teams, and extend the league’s footprint to new international markets.

Dentons has expanded its Capital Markets practice with the addition of Chrys Carey as a partner in Washington, DC. Carey brings over 20 years of experience advising a wide range of financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, hedge funds, and asset managers, on complex derivatives, swaps, foreign exchange, and hedging transactions, as well as related regulatory and compliance matters.

Eversheds Sutherland has bolstered its international practice with the appointment of two new partners, Ben Peecock and Anne-Marie Lacoste, marking another milestone in the firm’s continued global growth across advisory, disputes, and sector-focused practices. Both partners joined the firm on November 3, 2025.

Ambac Financial Group, a leading insurance holding company, has completed its acquisition of ArmadaCare, a prominent supplemental health insurance program manager, from SiriusPoint Ltd. The transaction, which was previously announced, strengthens Ambac’s presence in the accident and health sector and expands its overall insurance portfolio.

EnduroSat has announced a $104 million funding round that will expand its satellite production capabilities and fuel the company’s vision of making space data universally accessible. The round includes participation from Riot Ventures, Google Ventures (GV), Lux Capital, the European Innovation Council Fund, and Shrug Capital.

BlueLinx Holdings, a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, announced the acquisition of Disdero Lumber, a specialty wood products distributor based in Clackamas, Oregon. The company was purchased from privately held Tumac Lumber Company for an aggregate price of approximately $96 million. Adjusted for an estimated $8 million in expected tax benefits, the net transaction value is about $88 million.

Ooma, a leading smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FluentStream, a Denver-based provider of enterprise-grade cloud communications services for small and medium-sized businesses. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $45 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments.

Trinity Life Sciences announced the acquisition of EVERSANA’s advisory services operation across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East (APACME), strengthening its presence in one of the fastest-growing regions for life sciences innovation. The transaction marks a significant expansion of Trinity’s global footprint and underscores its mission to empower life sciences organizations with data-driven strategy, insights, and analytics solutions.

ReSource Pro, a leading strategic operations partner to the insurance industry, announced the acquisition of Supportive Insurance Services (SIS), a recognized provider of insurance licensing and renewal services. The transaction unites two established leaders in regulatory and compliance management, enhancing ReSource Pro’s end-to-end capabilities across licensing, tax, and surplus lines compliance.

Veryon, a leading provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announced the acquisition of EBIS from Tronair. The acquisition strengthens Veryon’s position in the aviation technology market by integrating EBIS’s industry-leading software for aircraft maintenance and ground support asset management across both business and commercial aviation sectors worldwide.

GitLaw, an emerging legal technology company that builds AI-powered tools for startups and small businesses, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand product development and scale its reach across the U.S. and U.K. markets. The round was led by Jackson Square Ventures, with participation from Flex Capital, Background Capital, and a group of angel investors.

MAI Capital Management, a registered investment advisor focused on helping clients simplify, protect, and grow their wealth, has completed its strategic acquisition of Los Angeles-based Evoke Advisors, forming a national RIA with 600 employees and over $65 billion in assets under management (AUM). The deal expands MAI’s leadership team through new Managing Partner appointments and strengthens the firm’s nationwide presence.

Tharimmune announced that it has entered into definitive subscription agreements with institutional and accredited investors for a private placement of approximately $540 million. The offering, priced at $3.075 per share, was led by DRW and Liberty City Ventures with participation from ARK Invest, Bitwave, Broadridge, Clear Street, Copper, Digital Asset, Feynman Point Asset Management, Five North, Kaiko, Kenetic, Kraken, LendOS, Lukka, Nima Capital, MPCH, Obsidian Software, Polychain Capital, Proof Group, SBI Group, The Tie, Tradeweb Markets, and 7RIDGE. The Canton Foundation, the governing body of the Canton Network, also participated in the transaction, marking Tharimmune as the first publicly traded company supported by the Foundation.

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 (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, 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 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 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.