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Meta Launches $115 Million America’s Workforce Academy With Guaranteed Jobs For Skilled Trade Graduates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Meta announced the launch of America’s Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide initiative aimed at training workers for careers in skilled trades through a cost-free program that guarantees employment for graduates. Backed by an initial first-year investment of $115 million, Meta said the program represents the largest private-sector commitment to skilled trades with a job guarantee in U.S. history.

L3Harris Awarded Up To $106 Million Contract To Deliver Counter-Drone Systems to U.S. Army

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

L3Harris Technologies announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems to strengthen defenses against hostile drones. The contract is valued at up to $106 million and supports the United States’ layered counter-unmanned systems strategy.

ExodusPoint Raises $2 Billion In New Capital With Support From Abu Dhabi Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

ExodusPoint Capital Management has secured about $2 billion in fresh capital, with backing from a fund based in Abu Dhabi among the investors participating in the raise. The fundraising represents the first significant inflow for the multi-strategy hedge fund since 2020 and comes as the firm has delivered stronger performance in recent years, according to Bloomberg.

Instagram Finally Rolls Out Long-Awaited Grid Reordering Feature

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Instagram has officially begun rolling out the ability for users to rearrange posts on their profile grids, delivering one of the platform’s most requested features. The update, which became widely available on June 8, allows users on iPhone and Android to freely move posts to different positions without deleting or reposting content. Pinned posts will continue to remain fixed at the top of the profile.

Poetic Raises $50 Million Series A At $500 Million Valuation to Automate Complex Enterprise Processes With Reliable AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Poetic, formerly known as Forge, announced that it has raised a $50 million Series A round at a $500 million valuation. The financing was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Founders Fund, First Harmonic, and OpenAI. The company said the funding will support the expansion of its forward-deployed teams, accelerate growth into additional industries, and bring its platform to more of the world’s largest enterprises.

Fesarius Therapeutics Raises $20 Million Series A To Advance Dermal Repair Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Fesarius Therapeutics announced the closing of an oversubscribed $20 million Series A financing round led by Jefferson Life Sciences, with participation from Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Empire State Development’s NY Ventures, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The funding will support the expansion of the company’s commercial infrastructure, broaden national market coverage, pursue Breakthrough Device Designation and enhanced reimbursement pathways, and advance clinical studies for its OneStep procedure.

Beal Bank Provides Over $200 Million Financing For Acquisition Of The Towers At Williams Square

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Beal Bank announced that it has provided more than $200 million in financing to support the acquisition of The Towers at Williams Square, a landmark office complex in the Las Colinas development in Irving, Texas. The transaction was sponsored by Hillwood Urban and Vanderbilt Office Properties.

Sōvyn Acquires Roketto And Rebrands To Expand AI-Era Marketing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

KNB Communications announced the acquisition of Canada-based digital agency Roketto and unveiled a new brand identity as Sōvyn, reflecting the firm’s evolution into an integrated communications and digital strategy agency focused on healthcare, life sciences, and technology clients.

DwyerOmega Acquires Lake Shore Cryotronics To Expand Precision Measurement Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

DwyerOmega, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, announced the acquisition of Lake Shore Cryotronics, expanding its portfolio of precision measurement technologies. The transaction strengthens DwyerOmega’s position in cryogenic temperature measurement while adding capabilities in magnetics and material characterization.

Amplix Expands Florida Presence With Acquisition Of RAS3 Communications And Consulting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Amplix, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a provider of technology advisory services, announced the acquisition of RAS3 Communications and Consulting. The transaction marks Amplix’s thirteenth acquisition since the platform was formed in 2022 and strengthens its presence in Florida, where the company has expanded through several recent acquisitions.

Xplor Technologies Acquires Bitlancer To Expand AI-Powered Workflows And Payroll Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Xplor Technologies, a provider of software, payments, and intelligent capabilities for everyday life businesses, announced the acquisition of Bitlancer, a technology company specializing in payroll automation and AI-powered tools for fitness operators. The deal expands Xplor’s ability to deliver embedded payroll processing and business automation capabilities across its vertical software platforms.

BladeRanger Acquires Envoy Technologies From Blink Charging In $14 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

BladeRanger announced the acquisition of Envoy Technologies, a U.S.-based electric mobility platform, from Blink Charging in a transaction valued at approximately $14 million. The deal expands BladeRanger’s presence in the United States and strengthens its position in the growing electric transportation and shared mobility markets.

Berlin Packaging Acquires O.Berk Company To Expand North American Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest hybrid packaging supplier, announced the acquisition of O.Berk Company, a family-owned provider of plastic, glass, and metal containers, closures, and value-added packaging solutions. The transaction expands Berlin Packaging’s presence in key pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, and personal care markets across North America.

Wealth Advisor Growth Network: $1 Billion Firm Elk River Wealth Management Sold To AlphaCore

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Wealth Advisor Growth Network (WAGN), a firm that helps financial advisors launch and scale independent wealth management businesses, announced the sale of Elk River Wealth Management to AlphaCore Wealth, a wealth management firm backed by Constellation Wealth Capital.

Seven Hills Realty Trust: $22.7 Million Loan Closes for Texas Medical Office Property Refinance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Seven Hills Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust focused on first mortgage lending, announced the closing of a $22.7 million first mortgage loan to refinance Sugar Land Medical Plaza, a 120,000-square-foot medical office property in Sugar Land, Texas.

Novanta Announces $300 Million Private Placement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Novanta, a provider of precision medicine and advanced technology solutions, announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private placement expected to generate approximately $300 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses.

NinjaOne Reaches $12.3 Billion Valuation Following More Than $400 Million Series C Extensions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

NinjaOne, a provider of unified IT operations software, announced that it has achieved a $12.3 billion valuation following more than $400 million in Series C extensions.

Med-Metrix Acquires CanAide To Enhance Patient Access And Revenue Cycle Performance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Med-Metrix, a technology-enabled provider of end-to-end revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CanAide, a provider of Medicaid eligibility and enrollment services and RCM automation solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal remains subject to customary closing conditions.

Steward Partners Expands Northeast And Florida Presence Through Zelniker Dorfman Private Wealth Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Steward Partners, an employee-owned independent financial services firm, announced a strategic partnership with Zelniker Dorfman Private Wealth, marking the largest wirehouse breakaway in the firm’s history and adding $2.4 billion in client assets to its platform through its M&A Channel.

Optimus Energy Solutions Acquires South Carolina EV Fast-Charging Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Optimus Energy Solutions (OES), a provider of electric vehicle charging and renewable energy solutions, announced the acquisition of a major electric vehicle fast-charging network in South Carolina.

Hightower Expands Hightower Family Office Offering For Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Hightower Advisors announced the expansion of the Hightower Family Office, broadening the range of services available to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families through Hightower advisors.

Nuvei Reportedly In Advanced Talks To Acquire Payoneer For $2.7 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Canadian payments company Nuvei is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire cross-border payments provider Payoneer Global for approximately $2.7 billion, according to Reuters.

Mitsubishi Electric Awarded JAXA Subsidy To Develop Flexible Space Mobility Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Mitsubishi Electric announced that it has been awarded a subsidy under the Technology for Realizing Flexible Mobility in Space program, which is financed through the second phase of the Space Strategy Fund managed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The company had previously been selected as the representative organization for the initiative and will lead development efforts under the project.

Sentinel Capital Partners Sells NSI Industries To Hubbell Incorporated For $3 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Sentinel Capital Partners announced the sale of NSI Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of branded electrical products, to Hubbell Incorporated in a transaction valued at $3.0 billion. Sentinel had acquired NSI in November 2024.

Rockefeller Capital Management Collaborates With Anthropic To Build AI-Enabled Wealth Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Rockefeller Capital Management announced a collaboration with Anthropic to develop an AI-enabled platform for wealth management powered by Anthropic’s Claude model.

Allocate And Dynasty Financial Partners Expand Partnership To Enhance Private Markets Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Allocate announced an expanded partnership with Dynasty Financial Partners to provide enhanced private market solutions for the Dynasty Network of independent registered investment advisors. Under the agreement, Allocate will serve as a preferred partner for white-label private market offerings, with its technology and fund services supporting many of Dynasty’s private market opportunities.

FINNY Raises Enterprise Growth Capabilities With Launch Of New Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

FINNY, an AI-powered prospecting and marketing platform built for financial advisors, announced the launch of FINNY for Enterprise Teams, a new platform designed for centralized marketing and business development teams at large wealth management firms. Mercer Advisors is serving as the flagship enterprise user of the platform.

Baghdadi Capital Integrates Qasioun Partners To Expand Corporate And Investment Banking Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Baghdadi Capital announced the integration of Qasioun Partners, a newly established advisory finance and investment banking firm, strengthening the group’s independent corporate and investment banking platform.

Integrated Insurance Solutions Acquires Appel Insurance Advisors To Expand Advanced Planning Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Integrated Insurance Solutions announced the acquisition of Appel Insurance Advisors, bringing together two experienced teams to provide life insurance, disability income protection, long-term care, estate planning, and business succession strategies for financial advisors nationwide.

Animal Capital Raises $33 Million Fund III To Expand Early-Stage Investment Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Animal Capital announced the closing of Animal Capital Fund III with $33 million in total commitments, marking a significant increase from its previous funds and enabling the firm to expand its focus on early-stage investments.