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Why TPG And TA Associates Are Buying Planview From Thoma Bravo For $1.6 Billion

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 12, 2020

TPG Capital and TA Associates recently announced a deal to buy Planview from Thoma Bravo for $1.6 billion. These are the details.

Renewable Energy Storage Company Yotta Energy Secures $5 Million

By Annie Baker ● Nov 12, 2020

Yotta Energy announced it has raised $5 million in a seed round of funding. These are the details.

Third-Party Risk Management Solutions Company Venminder Raises $33 Million

By Annie Baker ● Nov 11, 2020

Leading third-party risk management solutions company Venminder announced it has raised $33 million in Series C funding led by Silversmith Capital Partners.

Hopin: $125 Million Funding And $2.1 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2020

Virtual events provider Hopin announced it has raised $125 million in Series B funding led by existing investor IVP.

AI-Powered Healthcare Navigation Platform Buoy Health Raises $37.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 11, 2020

AI-powered healthcare navigation platform Buoy Health announced it has raised $37.5 million in Series C funding.

CIVC Partners Closes Fund VI With $525 Million In Commitments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 11, 2020

Chicago-based middle market private equity firm CIVC Partners announced it has closed CIVC Partners Fund VI, LP, which has $525 million of commitments from limited partners.

Location Intelligence Platform Company Local Logic Raises C$8 Million

By Noah Long ● Nov 11, 2020

Local Logic — a location intelligence platform that provides powerful insights for homebuyers, real estate professionals, and developers — announced it has raised $8 million CAD in funding.

Why VF Is Buying Supreme For $2.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2020

VF Corp (NYSE: VFC) — a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories — announced recently that it is buying Supreme for $2.1 billion. This is why.

Why Centene Is Buying Apixio

By Annie Baker ● Nov 10, 2020

Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) recently announced it signed a definitive agreement to buy Apixio. These are the details.

Infosys (INFY) And Arizona State University Partner On Digital Learning Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2020

Arizona State University and Infosys Ltd (NYSE: INFY) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the learning experience for engineering graduate students in both on-campus and fully interactive remote classes. These are the details.

Online Mental Health Platform Togetherall Raises $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 10, 2020

Togetherall, a leading online mental health platform, announced it has raised $10 million in funding from FPE Capital LLP. These are the details.

Vimeo: $150 Million Funding And $2.75 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2020

Vimeo — a video platform company run by IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) — recently announced it raised $150 million in equity investment from technology investment firm Thrive Capital and GIC.

Why SugarCRM Is Buying W-Systems

By Noah Long ● Nov 9, 2020

SugarCRM announced recently that it acquired CRM and marketing automation solutions and services company W-Systems. These are the details about the deal.

Tesla (TSLA) Reveals It Now Has 20,000 Supercharger Stations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 9, 2020

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) revealed it has fully deployed 20,000 Supercharger stations. These are the details.

Quantum Atomics Commercialization Company ColdQuanta Raises $32 Million

By Annie Baker ● Nov 8, 2020

Quantum atomics company ColdQuanta announced it has raised $32 million in Series A funding with additional funding expected to close soon. These are the details.

Agile Email Creation Platform Stensul Raises $16 Million

By Noah Long ● Nov 5, 2020

stensul — the first agile email creation platform for the enterprise — announced it raised $16 million in Series B funding led by USVP.

General Dynamics (GD) Awarded $4.4 Billion DoD Enterprise Cloud Contract

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 4, 2020

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) — a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) — announced it was awarded the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS) contract by the General Services Administration (GSA) in partnership with the Defense Department (DoD) at an estimated value of $4.4 billion

Petrichor Closes $410 Million In Capital Commitments

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 4, 2020

Petrichor Healthcare Capital Management, a private equity firm that is known for making structure investments in the healthcare sector, announced the final close of Petrichor Opportunities Fund I, LP with $410 million in capital commitments.

Why Coupa (COUP) Is Buying LLamasoft For About $1.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2020

Business Spend Management leader Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP) announced this week that it has acquired LLamasoft for about $1.5 billion. These are the details.

Why Stonepeak Is Buying Astound Broadband From TPG For $8.1 Billion

By Annie Baker ● Nov 3, 2020

Private equity firm Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest U.S. cable operator in the United States.

Latin American Card Issuing Company Conductor Secures $150 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2020

Conductor — a leading card issuing and banking-as-a-service software platform in Latin America — announced recently that it has raised $150 million in a round of funding led by Viking Global Investors.

Supply Chain Automation Company Apkudo Raises $14 Million

By Noah Long ● Nov 2, 2020

Apkudo — a leader in supply chain automation for connected devices — announced it raised $14 million in a Series B round of funding led by Harbert Growth Partners and MissionOG.

Why NerdWallet Is Buying Fundera

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2020

NerdWallet — a website and app that offers financial guidance to more than 160 million consumers every year — announced it has acquired Fundera. These are the details.

PwC And Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Expand Cybersecurity Defense Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2020

Global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) and major professional services company PwC have announced an expanded partnership to deliver managed detection and response (MDR) services to joint customers

Tour Guide Service GetYourGuide Raises $133 Million

By Annie Baker ● Nov 1, 2020

GetYourGuide announced it has raised 114 million euros ($133 million). These are the details.

Tiffany To Be Acquired In $15.8 Billion Revised Sale Price By LVMH

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2020

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) recently announced that they have concluded an agreement modifying certain terms of their initial agreement to reflect a purchase price of $131.50 in cash.

Accel-KKR Closes Emerging Buyout Partners LP With $640 Million In Committed Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2020

Technology-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR has announced the successful closing of Accel-KKR Emerging Buyout Partners LP with $640 million in committed capital.

Lowe’s Companies (LOW) To Hire 20,000 Associates And Pay $100 Million Bonus To Front-Line Workers

By Annie Baker ● Nov 1, 2020

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced it will hire 20,000 associates across its distribution centers. And the company is committing another $100 million in discretionary bonuses to thank front-line hourly associates.

Nestle To Buy Freshly For Up To $1.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2020

Nestle (OTCMKTS: NSRGY) announced recently that it is buying Freshly for up to $1.5 billion. These are the details about the deal.

Confirmed: Inspire Brands To Buy Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN) For $11.3 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2020

Inspire Brands has confirmed it is buying Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN) — the owner of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins — for $11.3 billion. These are the details.