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Perennial Financial Services Appoints Betty Chin As Chief Growth Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Perennial Financial Services has appointed industry veteran Betty Chin as Chief Growth Officer as the firm advances its expansion strategy and continues building a platform focused on advisor success and client service. Chin joins the firm after fourteen years at Edward Jones, where she became one of the organization’s leading senior executives in experienced advisor recruiting.

Advanced Intralogistics Buying Anchor Technical Services To Expand Nationwide Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Advanced Intralogistics announced the acquisition of key assets of Anchor Technical Services, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated warehouse automation, maintenance, and support services across the United States.

VFP Invests $35 Million To Expand Operations In Scott County, Virginia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

VFP Inc., a manufacturer of custom-built enclosures for critical infrastructure, has announced a $35 million expansion of its operations in Scott County, Virginia. The project represents the company’s third and largest expansion in the area within the last five years and will create 200 new jobs in Southwest Virginia. Construction is expected to begin in December 2025.

CMT Digital Closes $136 Million Fund IV To Support Next Phase Of Crypto Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

CMT Digital, a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage blockchain innovation, has announced the closure of its fourth venture fund at $136 million.

Billd: $7.3 Million Raised To Accelerate Launch Of Early Pay Solutions For Subcontractors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Billd has secured $7.3 million in new strategic funding to advance the rollout of expanded financial solutions for commercial subcontractors. The investment was led by MissionOG, a growth equity firm focused on FinTech and lending, with participation from existing investors HighSage Ventures and RJT Credit.

ACT Capital Advisors: Miami Office Opened To Drive Cross-Border M&A

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

ACT Capital Advisors has established a new office in Miami, marking a strategic expansion to support mergers and acquisitions activity between North America and Latin America. The firm has appointed Managing Director Juan Ortega to lead the Miami location, positioning the office as a central hub for cross-border dealmaking and advisory services.

Bridgepeak Energy Capital Provides $144 Million Construction Loan To Support Headwater Energy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Headwater Energy has secured construction financing for the 112.5MWdc Gum Swamp solar project in North Carolina. The financing was arranged by BridgePeak Energy Capital and funded in part by Pathward, marking a significant step in expanding Headwater’s portfolio as an independent power producer in the Southeast. The project is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 17,000 North Carolina households each year.

Kinepolis To Acquire Emagine Entertainment For $105 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Kinepolis Group has signed an agreement to acquire Emagine Entertainment's operations in the United States, marking a continued expansion of its international cinema portfolio. The acquisition, expected to be completed by the end of the year, will add 14 theatres representing 177 screens and 18,000 seats across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Emagine welcomes approximately 6 million visitors annually and generates nearly $129 million in revenue.

Braveheart Bio Launches With $185 Million Series A To Advance Treatment For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Braveheart Bio, a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and related cardiovascular conditions, has launched with $185 million in Series A financing. The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z Bio + Health), Forbion, OrbiMed, Enavate Sciences, and Frazier Life Sciences.

Aspirity Partners Closes Debut €875 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Aspirity Partners has announced the final close of its inaugural fund, called Aspirity Partners I, at just over €875 million. The firm, founded this year by managing partner Joseph O’Mara and partner Ralph Choufani, will focus on mid-market investments in financial technology, enterprise technology, and connectivity services companies across Europe. The fund reached its hard cap in under six months, reflecting strong interest from institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, insurers, family offices, and fund-of-funds, across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Giga Raises $61 Million To Accelerate Enterprise Adoption Of AI Support Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Giga, a San Francisco-based AI platform focused on transforming enterprise customer support, has secured $61 million in new funding. The round was led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator and Nexus Venture Partners. The latest investment will support continued growth, expand the company’s technical organization, and scale deployments across global enterprises.

Cencora Announces $1 Billion Investment To Expand U.S. Distribution Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Cencora announced that it will invest $1 billion through 2030 to expand and modernize its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States. The planned investments will enhance capacity and operational efficiency, while improving resilience across the national supply chain, thereby supporting the company’s role in delivering timely and reliable access to medications for patients nationwide.

SSL.com Acquires VikingCloud Digital Certificate Customer Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

SSL.com has announced its acquisition of the digital certificate customer portfolio of VikingCloud, a cybersecurity and compliance services provider. The acquisition expands SSL.com’s customer base and brings new users into the company’s infrastructure while maintaining continuity of service throughout the transition.

DXP Enterprises Expands Water Division With Acquisition Of Triangle Pump & Equipment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

DXP Enterprises announced the completed acquisition of Triangle Pump & Equipment, a long-standing distributor and manufacturer’s representative specializing in pumps and process equipment for the water and wastewater sector. Triangle, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Ridgefield, Washington, brings additional industrial application expertise as well as aftermarket repair and service capabilities. The transaction was funded with cash from DXP’s balance sheet.

Koch Real Estate Investments Increases Stake In The Amherst Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

The Amherst Group announced that Koch Real Estate Investments has made an additional equity investment in the firm, elevating Koch Real Estate Investments to Amherst’s largest institutional shareholder. The investment reflects a deepening strategic relationship between the two organizations, positioning Amherst to expand its presence in the U.S. single-family rental market.

White & Case Adds Arun Birla And Jiten Tank As Partners In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm White & Case has expanded its Global Tax Practice with the addition of Arun Birla and Jiten Tank as partners in London. The appointments strengthen the firm’s capabilities in advising international clients on complex tax and transactional matters.

Ruli.ai: $6 Million Raised And Michele Lee Added To Advisory Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Ruli.ai, a legal intelligence platform built by former Google and Meta technologists alongside experienced attorneys, announced it has raised $6 million in new seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $8 million in just over one year. Album VC led the round with participation from SignalFire, PJC, Foothill Ventures, Mana, and Genius Ventures.

Yokogawa Acquiring Intellisync And WiSNAM To Expand Cybersecurity And Grid Management Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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 Guardian Establish Long-Term Private Equity Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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.

Founders’ Co-op: Sixth Fund Launched At $50 Million To Support Pacific Northwest Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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 Launches Third Impact Fund With €70 Million In Commitments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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 Invests €2 Billion for 20% Stake in Plenitude

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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.

Dentons: Tomáš Kafka Named As Partner To Strengthen Prague Capital Markets Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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 Enhances Transactional Risk Insurance Practice With Appointments Of Laura Marcelli And Matt Davies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 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 Buying Firstline To Create Integrated Clinical Decision Support Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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.

Dentons: Jochem Calis Appointed As Partner For Amsterdam Tax Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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: Strategic Investment Raised From ServiceNow

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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 Announces Strategic Growth Investment In Donor-Advised Fund Platform Ren

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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.

Saepio Buying Cybersecutiy Company Ruptura

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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

The Icon League: €15 Million Series A Raised To Expand Five-a-Side Football Format Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

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.