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First Internet Bank: Interview With Chairman & CEO David Becker About The Financial Institution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

First Internet Bank operates as a branchless, digital-only financial institution providing a full suite of FDIC-insured personal and business banking services, including high-yield checking and savings accounts, loans, and specialty finance solutions to clients nationwide. Pulse 2.0 interviewed First Internet Bank Chairman and CEO David Becker to learn more.

René Sonneveld: An Interview With Family-Business And Education Coach

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

René Sonneveld is a leadership and family-business coach and educator who previously held international C-suite and board roles (including CEO/Managing Director/Chairman) across Europe and the Americas. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Sonneveld to learn more.

Culinary Media Group Acquires Food52 Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Culinary Media Group, a subsidiary of Marquee Brands LLC, has acquired certain assets of Food52, a pioneering food, media, and lifestyle brand. The acquisition unites America's Test Kitchen (ATK), the leading multi-platform culinary media brand, with Food52, expanding Marquee Brands’ Home and Culinary portfolio, which also includes Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Sur La Table brands.

Dimensional Innovations Transitions To Employee Ownership Through ESOP

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Dimensional Innovations, an experience design and fabrication firm headquartered in Kansas City, has transitioned to employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan effective immediately, reinforcing its commitment to long-term independence amid rising industry consolidation.

Depot Connect To Sell Industrial And Rail Services Business To Environmental And Industrial Services Company For $130 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Depot Connect International announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Industrial Services and Rail Services business to Clean Harbors for approximately $130 million, as the company sharpens its focus on its core transportation infrastructure offerings.

WonderPlay Brands Acquired By Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, And Matt Rogers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers have announced their majority acquisition of WonderPlay Brands, the parent company of Kidcreate Studio, a national youth enrichment franchise focused on art, creativity, play, and childhood development.

BBK Capital Closes SBIC Critical Technologies Fund I At $262.5 Million Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

BBK Capital announced the final closing of BBK Ventures Fund I, LP at $262.5 million, exceeding its target and reaching its hard cap. The Dallas-based private investment firm said the inaugural fund is licensed as a Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Office of Strategic Capital.

Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition Of Downtown Music Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Virgin Music Group has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, bringing together two major platforms focused on serving independent artists, entrepreneurs, and rights holders worldwide.

RevSpring Acquires TrustCommerce To Expand Integrated Payments And Payment Visibility Across Healthcare

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

RevSpring, a healthcare financial engagement and payments platform, announced it has acquired TrustCommerce, a provider of integrated healthcare payment and security solutions. The transaction is designed to expand RevSpring’s scale in integrated payments and accelerate innovation in financial engagement for provider and payer organizations seeking to simplify payment operations and improve visibility across the revenue cycle.

Tequity Advisors Appoints Thomas Moewe As ServiceNow Leader And Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Tequity Advisors, a sell-side M&A advisory firm focused on B2B enterprise cloud, SaaS, and technology-enabled services companies, announced it has appointed Thomas Moewe as ServiceNow Leader and M&A Advisor.

Finovifi Acquires Turner Software Technologies And Launches Real-Time Teller Fraud Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Finovifi, a provider of AI-driven fraud prevention, compliance technology, and core processing solutions for community financial institutions, announced it has acquired Turner Software Technologies, the developer of the Teller21 teller automation platform.

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate To Acquire UL Solutions’ Employee Health And Safety Software Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Employee Health and Safety software business of UL Solutions Inc., with plans to rebrand the business as PureEHS following the anticipated close in the second quarter of 2026.

Angeion Group Acquires MedQuest To Expand Single-Event Personal Injury Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

Angeion Group, a provider of legal notice and administration services, announced it has acquired MedQuest, a legal services firm specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation support.