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Cohen & Gresser: Olga Ponomarenko And Irina Bratishkina Join London Corporate Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Cohen & Gresser has announced the appointment of Olga Ponomarenko as a partner in its London office, joined by Irina Bratishkina as an associate, as the US law firm continues to build out its international corporate capabilities.

DLA Piper Launches Cross-Border Capital Solutions Practice With Senior Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

DLA Piper has launched a new Global Capital Solutions Practice with the addition of Partners Ranesh Ramanathan, Alex Cushman, and Daniel Wayte to its global Finance Practice, establishing a cross-border, multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering tailored financing strategies and advising clients on complex, bespoke funding solutions across the capital structure.

Van Lanschot Kempen: Second North America-Focused Private Equity Fund Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has launched its second private equity fund focused on North America, expanding its private markets offering to private banking clients. The new vehicle, Kempen North American Private Equity Fund II, provides access to small and mid-sized private companies across the region through a combination of carefully selected specialised private equity managers and direct co-investments.

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Acquires ETG Global To Accelerate International Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

FUJIFILM Business Innovation has entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire ETG Global Information Technology Services Inc., strengthening its IT talent base and accelerating global expansion of its ERP system sales and implementation support business.

Alveus Therapeutics: $197 Million Series A Raised To Advance Next-Generation Obesity And Metabolic Disease Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Alveus Therapeutics announced the second and final closing of its oversubscribed Series A financing, increasing the total round size to $197 million. The clinical-stage biotechnology company, which is developing next-generation therapies for obesity and metabolic diseases, said the extension includes participation from Jeito Capital, Novo Holdings, and additional healthcare-focused funds.

Magellan: $1.1 Billion Merger With Barrenjoey Capital Partners To Form Diversified Financial Services Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Barrenjoey Capital Partners announced its intention to merge with ASX-listed Magellan Financial Group to create a diversified financial services company operating across public and private markets. The combined entity will provide corporate finance, fixed income, equities, research, and investment management support to clients.

Dell: $50 Billion AI-Optimized Server Revenue Expected In FY27

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Dell Technologies announced its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, delivering record revenue, earnings, and cash flow while projecting a dramatic surge in artificial intelligence server sales in fiscal 2027.

Hyundai: $6.3 Billion Investment To Build AI, Robotics, And Hydrogen Innovation Hub In Korea

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group announced it will invest nearly KRW 9 trillion, or about $6.3 billion, to establish a large-scale innovation hub in the Saemangeum area of Gunsan City, South Korea, beginning in 2026. The initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the South Korean government and Jeonbuk State and is positioned as a cornerstone of the country’s transition toward robotics, artificial intelligence, and hydrogen-based energy systems.

Noxon: Multi-Million-Euro Seed Round Raised For Muscle-Computer Interface Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Noxon, a Munich-based medtech spin-off from three leading universities, has closed a multi-million-euro seed funding round to accelerate development of its non-invasive, wearable Muscle-Computer Interface. The round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds and Bayern Kapital, with participation from Auxxo and another institutional investor.

SolomonEdwards Acquires CFO’s Domain To Expand Office Of The CFO Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

SolomonEdwards, a national professional services firm focused on solving critical business challenges for companies undergoing growth, change, or compliance-driven events, has acquired CFO’s Domain, a nationwide consulting and recruiting firm specializing in Office of the CFO advisory services.

Paw Prosper Acquires Blue-9 Pet Products To Expand Integrated Conditioning And Fitness Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Paw Prosper, an animal health and wellness platform focused on helping pets stay healthy, recover quickly, and age gracefully, has acquired Blue-9 Pet Products, a provider of behavior management, communication, and skill development tools.

Knife River Expands Into Utah With Acquisition Of Morgan Asphalt In Salt Lake City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Knife River announced that it has acquired Morgan Asphalt, an aggregates-based asphalt paving company serving the Salt Lake City, Utah area. The transaction marks Knife River’s entry into Utah and expands its presence in the Mountain Region.

upGrad Acquires Internship Platform Internshala In 90% Stock-Swap Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated skilling and workforce development company, has acquired Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace, for an undisclosed amount in a 90% stock-swap transaction.

Merchant Partners With IFC Advisors To Advance Purpose-Driven Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Merchant, a global operating company providing growth capital and strategic resources to leading independent financial services firms, announced a partnership with IFC Advisors, a Los Angeles-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets.

EP Wealth Onboards $300 Million Firm Thompson Wealth Management Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

EP Wealth Advisors, a fee-only registered investment advisor, announced a partnership with Thompson Wealth Management that adds over $300 million in assets under management and deepens EP Wealth’s presence in Arizona.

Medimaps: Strategic Merger With Radiobotics To Expand Musculoskeletal Imaging Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Medimaps Group S.A. announced that it has entered into a strategic merger agreement with Radiobotics ApS, bringing together two specialized artificial intelligence medical imaging companies to create a global provider of AI-driven musculoskeletal imaging software.

Zoetis: $160 Million Acquisition Of Animal Genomics Business To Advance Precision Animal Health

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Zoetis announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the animal genomics business of Neogen Corporation for $160 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction is designed to strengthen Zoetis’ leadership in Precision Animal Health and accelerate innovation in livestock genomics.

Old Well Labs: AI Investment Intelligence Platform Welcomes Strategic New Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Old Well Labs (OWL), an AI-powered platform that helps allocators and investment managers find, monitor, and connect with one another, announced a new strategic investment from Capital Allocators, Teamworthy Ventures, and Hammoud Ventures. The oversubscribed fundraising round was led by existing investor Nellore Capital, with participation from TFJ Capital and several other industry-focused investors.

Blue Arbor Technologies: $5 Million Investment Raised From Ottobock

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Blue Arbor Technologies, a Michigan-based medical device company developing next-generation neuromuscular interfaces for people with limb loss, has announced a strategic partnership with global prosthetics and human bionics leader Ottobock, anchored by a $5 million investment to launch its Series A financing.

Brantley Gilbert Becomes Equity Partner In Real American Beer And Launches Non-Alcoholic RAB ZERO With USO Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Brantley Gilbert has become an investor and equity partner in Real American Beer, marking a significant expansion for the fast-growing light beer company as it launches its first non-alcoholic offering, RAB ZERO.

Orion Announces Unified Managed Household Roadmap To Advance Household-Level Personalization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

At its annual Ascent conference, Orion unveiled plans to significantly advance its Unified Managed Household strategy, expanding advisors’ ability to manage client assets across entire households within a single, coordinated framework. The enhanced Unified Managed Household service, set to launch in 2026, is designed to help advisors scale their practices more efficiently while delivering personalized, household-level guidance.

Henry Costa Partners Strengthens Leadership With Two Senior Partner Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Henry Costa Partners, the independent merchant bank focused on the financial services sector, has announced two senior leadership appointments as it enters its next phase of growth. Jeanie Kim has joined as Partner to lead the firm’s Advice & Principal Investments business segment, and Katherine Rainwood has joined as Partner and assumed the role of group Chief Operating Officer.

Rebound Technologies: Strategic Investment Raised To Scale IcePoint Thermal Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Rebound Technologies, the developer of the IcePoint thermal energy storage and cooling platform, has closed a strategic investment led by Taronga Group, with participation from INNOPOWER, Skyview Ventures, and True North Institute.

Precision BioSciences: $7.5 Million Milestone From TG Therapeutics For Azer-Cel Clinical Progress In Multiple Sclerosis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Precision BioSciences, a clinical-stage gene editing company leveraging its proprietary ARCUS platform, announced it has received $7.5 million in proceeds from TG Therapeutics following the achievement of a clinical milestone tied to azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel). The payment was triggered by progress in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating azer-cel in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.

Sparqle: €1.2 Million Raised To Expand Sustainable Delivery Platform Across Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Sparqle, a sustainable delivery platform connecting retailers and e-commerce brands with low-emission logistics solutions, has secured €1.2 million in a new investment round to accelerate its European expansion.

Brink’s Company: $6.6 Billion Acquisition Of NCR Atleos

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

The Brink’s Company, a global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCR Atleos Corporation in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion.

Oska Health: €11 Million Seed Funding Raised To Scale AI-Based Chronic Care Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Oska Health has raised €11 million in seed funding to scale its continuous care model for high-risk, chronically ill patients. The round was led by Capricorn Partners and SwissHealth Ventures, with participation from Revent, Calm Storm, LBBW Venture Capital, BMH, GoHub Ventures, and Aurum Impact.

Sprouty: Parenting App Company Launches Ethical AI Companion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Sprouty, a parenting app used by more than 2 million families worldwide, has announced plans to introduce an ethical AI companion designed to help parents interpret child-specific data during early parenthood, a period often marked by uncertainty and heightened anxiety. The feature is intended to provide contextual, non-medical insights based solely on parent-entered information and informed by a knowledge framework developed through years of collaboration with pediatricians.

Choreo Buys Assets Of $110 Million Firm Insight Wealth Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Choreo announced it has acquired the assets of Insight Wealth Strategies, an Irvine, Calif.-based registered investment adviser with approximately $110 million in assets under management. The transaction strengthens Choreo’s presence on the West Coast and adds deep CPA-driven planning expertise focused on entrepreneurs and business builders.

Procode AI: $4 Million Raised For AI-Powered Revenue Cycle Management And Acquisition Of The Auctus Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Procode, an AI-powered revenue cycle management company serving private practice surgeons, has launched from stealth with $4 million in funding and the acquisition of The Auctus Group, a leading U.S. biller for plastic surgeons and a top-three biller in dermatology. The company was founded in 2024 by Jeff Cripe, Kameron Rezzadeh, M.D., and James Baez-Silva. The investment round was led by Story Ventures, with participation from CHAP Health Ventures, Progression Fund, and Dmitry Shevelenko, Chief Business Officer of Perplexity.