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Red Cat: Acquisition Of Quaze Technologies Expands Wireless Power Capabilities For Autonomous Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Red Cat Holdings announced it has acquired Quaze Technologies, adding wireless power transfer capabilities to its all-domain drone and robotic systems portfolio. The acquisition is designed to address one of the largest operational challenges facing autonomous systems, reliable field charging and persistent power access across air, land, and maritime environments.

HR Path: Acquisition Of TEC360 People Expands Latin America Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

HR Path announced the acquisition of TEC360 People as part of its strategy to strengthen its footprint in Latin America.

HaysMac: Corporate Finance Firm Green Square Acquisition Expands M&A Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

HaysMac, an award-winning accountancy, tax and advisory firm, announced the acquisition of Green Square, a specialist corporate finance advisory firm known for providing M&A advice to founders, management teams, and shareholders.

QatarEnergy: Offshore Uruguay Exploration Block Deals Expand South America Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

QatarEnergy has acquired participating interests in three offshore exploration blocks in Uruguay from BG International Limited, a subsidiary of Shell plc, marking the company’s first entry into Uruguay’s upstream sector.

Endologix: Pounce Thrombectomy System Acquisition Expands Vascular Intervention Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Endologix announced that it has acquired the Pounce™ Thrombectomy System from Surmodics in a transaction that closed on May 18, 2026. The acquisition expands Endologix’s vascular intervention portfolio with a fully mechanical thrombectomy platform designed for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from peripheral arteries.

Ondas: Omnisys Acquisition Strengthens AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Systems Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Ondas announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omnisys Ltd., an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software used for multi-domain defense planning and real-time battlefield decision-making. The deal represents a strategic expansion of Ondas’ software-defined autonomous defense platform as the company seeks to integrate orchestration and optimization capabilities across its growing portfolio of autonomous systems and defense technologies.

AP Technologies: Nitinol And Precision Laser Processing Added Through Blueacre Technology Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

AP Technologies announced the acquisition of Blueacre Technology, a Dundalk, Ireland-based specialist in laser micromachining and nitinol processing for the medical device industry. The acquisition expands AP Technologies’ vertically integrated catheter platform into nitinol and precision laser processing while establishing the company’s first European operation within Ireland’s medtech corridor. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

International Paper: Dover Facility Acquisition Expands East Coast Packaging Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

International Paper announced it has acquired a converting facility from Delmarva Corrugated Packaging in Dover, Delaware, strengthening the company’s position in the growing East Coast packaging market. The acquisition is expected to enhance International Paper’s manufacturing capabilities, expand its regional presence, and increase capacity for sustainable packaging solutions.

Axion Semiconductor Acquires Moov Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Axion Semiconductor announced the acquisition of Moov Technologies, an Austin-based semiconductor equipment marketplace and asset management platform serving customers in more than 55 countries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ennov: Strategic Growth Investment From Bregal Sagemount And Ardian To Expand AI-Driven Life Sciences Software Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Ennov, a provider of end-to-end regulatory, quality, and clinical software solutions for life sciences and healthcare organizations, announced a strategic growth investment led by Bregal Sagemount with participation from Ardian. The investment will support Ennov’s expansion plans, including accelerating AI innovation, scaling its product offering, and expanding its global go-to-market operations.

Sardine: National Bank Of Canada Partnership Expands Digital Banking Fraud Prevention Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Sardine announced a multi-year partnership with National Bank of Canada to strengthen digital banking security and improve fraud operations efficiency across the bank’s platforms.

Dr. Scholl’s Parent Company Acquires VKTRY To Expand Performance Footwear And Sports Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Yellow Wood Partners announced that its portfolio company, Scholl’s Wellness Company, the parent company of Dr. Scholl’s, has acquired VKTRY, a performance insole and footwear innovation company known for its carbon fiber insole technology. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Azio AI: $750 Million Merger Agreement With Envirotech Vehicles Backed By Fairness Opinion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

AZIO AI Corp. announced that it has executed a definitive merger agreement with Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. as part of EVTV’s strategic shift toward artificial intelligence infrastructure, data center operations, and compute capacity expansion. The transaction is structured at a $750 million valuation and is supported by an independent third-party fairness opinion.

PestCo Holdings Acquires Arizona Pest Control Provider University Termite & Pest Control

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Thompson Street Capital Partners announced that its portfolio company PestCo Holdings has acquired University Termite & Pest Control, a Tucson, Arizona-based pest management company serving both commercial and residential customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Neurosoft Bioelectronics: $7.5 Million Seed Round Closed To Advance Stretchable Brain-Computer Interfaces

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Neurosoft Bioelectronics announced it has closed a $7.5 million oversubscribed seed financing round to accelerate development of its stretchable and scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) platform. The funding will support the company’s minimally invasive neural interface technology, which has already been tested in 10 patients across clinical trials in the United States and Europe.

Valley Bank: $3.6 Billion Invested To Support Communities In 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Valley National Bancorp released its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, titled “Advancing What Matters: Driving change through agility and adaptability,” highlighting more than $3.6 billion invested in initiatives focused on affordable housing, small business growth, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment across the communities it serves.

NAVER: Clone Labs Receives Investment For AI User Intent And Decision Prediction Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

NAVER D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of NAVER, announced an investment in Clone Labs, an AI startup developing technology designed to predict user intent and automate decision-making on behalf of users. The company is building what it describes as a “User Model,” an AI system that records and analyzes users’ computer and agent usage patterns in real time to anticipate next actions and execute them autonomously.

OpenAI: S$300 Million Commitment For ‘OpenAI For Singapore’ Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

OpenAI announced the launch of “OpenAI for Singapore,” a partnership with Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) designed to support the country’s National AI Strategy. The initiative includes a commitment of more than S$300 million and marks the company’s first Applied AI Lab outside of the United States.

JPMorgan Chase Launches German Retail Bank With Ambition To Reach Top Tier Of Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

JPMorgan Chase has officially launched its Chase-branded digital retail bank in Germany, marking the company’s expansion into Europe’s largest economy as it aims to become one of the country’s top consumer banking players. The launch follows years of preparation and hiring and represents the second European market for the bank after its UK debut in 2021, according to Reuters.

Zvoove: Acquisition Of profitask Expands Managed Payroll And Outsourced Sales Services For Staffing Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

zvoove Group announced the acquisition of profitask GmbH, a specialist provider of managed payroll administration and outsourced sales services for temporary staffing companies across Germany. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Convective Capital: $85 Million Raised For Disaster Resilience Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Convective Capital announced the closing of its $85 million Fund II, expanding the firm’s investment focus from wildfire technology into the broader disaster resilience market. The fund will back startups building technologies designed to protect critical physical infrastructure and systems from growing climate and disaster-related risks.

Partners Group: New Total Return Strategy Targets Mid-Teens Returns And 5-8% Dividend Yield

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Partners Group announced the launch of its new Total Return Strategy, a control private equity strategy focused on lower leverage, income-generating investments designed to deliver both recurring income and long-term equity appreciation.

Matador Resources: $1.1 Billion Delaware Basin Expansion Through Federal Lease Sale

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Matador Resources Company announced the successful acquisition of 5,154 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin as part of the Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale held this week. The Dallas-based company said the acquisition represents a strategic $1.1 billion expansion of its asset base in Southeast New Mexico.

H.I.G. Capital: Private Wealth Team Expanded With Three Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

H.I.G. Capital announced the expansion of its Capital Formation Group with the appointments of Brian Dutzar, Adam Whitman, and Steven Stack as the firm continues to grow its private wealth management capabilities.

Aberdeen Investments And DigitalBridge Acquire Equans Infra & Mobility

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Aberdeen Investments and a vehicle controlled by DigitalBridge Group have acquired the asset-based e-mobility activities of Equans Infra & Mobility in the Netherlands. The business, which specializes in delivering scalable and sustainable e-mobility infrastructure, will now operate under the new name Velian.

REPS: $23.6 Million Raised For Road Energy Production Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

An Austrian clean energy startup called REPS has raised $23.6 million to scale a technology platform that converts the kinetic energy generated by trucks and other vehicles into electricity, according to Forbes. The company’s system is designed to be installed beneath roads at locations where vehicles naturally brake, capturing and converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into usable power.

Clouted: $7 Million Raised To Rethink Marketing For Artists, Brands, And Creators

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Clouted has raised $7 million to build a platform that helps artists, brands, and creators automate and scale their marketing and content distribution. The announcement was shared by CEO and co-founder Justin Gorriceta-Banusing, who explained that the company aims to reduce the burden creators face in managing both content production and audience growth.

Antler: £25 Million Commitment From British Business Bank For UK Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

The British Business Bank announced a £25 million cornerstone commitment to Antler’s UK Fund II, marking the Bank’s first commitment to Antler and reinforcing support for ambitious founders and innovators across the UK.

Avista Healthcare Partners To Acquire German VMS Platform sanotact Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Avista Healthcare Partners announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire sanotact Group GmbH, a Germany-based vitamins, minerals, and supplements platform, alongside strategic co-investor Damier Group. Existing investor FLOTTE Beteiligungen GmbH will reinvest in the company as part of the transaction.

iA Financial Group: $500 Million Offering Announced For Unsecured Subordinated Debentures

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

iA Financial Group announced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.158% fixed/floating unsecured subordinated debentures due May 26, 2036.