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News on capital raises, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and grant funding across Dallas-Fort Worth. From early-stage funding to public exits, here’s a look at deals making business news in the region.
ADG CEO Steve Margolius (left) and CFO Amath Fall [Photos: ADG]
Dallas’ Artisan Design Group Acquired by Lowe’s for $1.325 Billion
by Lance Murray | Apr 15, 2025
ADG is a nationwide provider of design, distribution, and installation services for interior surface finishes—including flooring, cabinets, and countertops—to national, regional, and local homebuilders and property managers. Lowe's said the acquisition will expand its Lowe's Pro offering within a $50 billion market.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 10, 2025
Crow Holdings said the portfolio consists of 25 Class A buildings predominantly located in high-barrier submarkets in Dallas and Houston, two of the top-performing U.S. logistics markets.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 10, 2025
The oversubscribed $994M RCP Direct V fund, raised by P10’s RCP Advisors, will co-invest in lower middle market companies—taking minority stakes alongside small and mid-sized buyout firms.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 9, 2025
The combination "ideally positions Humach" to address the $250 billion market for agentic AI as it continues to build the AI workforce of tomorrow, said the Frisco-based company—whose name evokes "Humans + Machines."
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Tim Tebow (left), general partner at Eagle Freedom Fund, and Wes Lyons, general partner at Eagle Venture Fund. [Photos: GOVO Venture Partners/Business Wire/LinkedIn]
With Tim Tebow as Partner, North Texas Firm Closes $18M Fund for Tech Solutions to Combat Human Trafficking
by Lance Murray | Apr 9, 2025
The fund is said to be "the first investment fund in the world" dedicated to investing in tech innovation to fight human trafficking. "It’s an honor to partner with so many amazing leaders in our mission to protect the most vulnerable," said former NFL QB Tim Tebow, a general partner in the fund.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 8, 2025
The investment from Ancor will accelerate Mather, California-based CEAR’s "ongoing innovation, service expansion, and unique solutions in the circular supply chain," Ancor said.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 8, 2025
With the new funding, Caris said it has raised $1.86 billion in capital since 2018. Caris will use the raise to bring its science and technologies "to as many patients as possible and further our goal of revolutionizing precision medicine," Founder and CEO David Halbert said.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 2, 2025
Initially focused on resilient communications solutions for military applications, RMX said it has expanded into commercial markets, leveraging its cutting-edge video and image compression technology to drive innovation in telecommunications, healthcare, mining, and beyond.
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Mr. Cooper Group Chairman and CEO Jay Bray (left) and Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna [Photos: Mr. Cooper/Rocket]
Dallas Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Acquired by Rocket in $9.4B Deal
by Lance Murray | Apr 1, 2025
The all-stock deal with Detroit-based Rocket Companies will result in Mr. Cooper operating as Rocket Mortgage by the end of 2025. The combined portfolio will service one out of every six mortgages in America.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 27, 2025
Beck Technology said the acquisition reinforces its commitment to advancing preconstruction workflows by integrating intelligent automation into the estimating and takeoff process.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 26, 2025
Coatue Management led the new funding, with several existing Island investors also participating. Island has raised roughly $730 million in outside investment to date amid rapid adoption of its Enterprise Browser, which was launched in February 2022 when the company emerged from stealth.
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![From left: Calvin Carter, Derek Wilson, and Bob Bennett, the founders of Dallas Opportunity Partners, a new Dallas-based investment platform. [Photo: Michael Samples]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DallasOpportunityPartners-970_MNS5714-fullsize-360x203.jpg)
by Quincy Preston |
Mar 25, 2025
Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs and family office investors Calvin Carter, Derek Wilson, and Bob Bennett, Dallas Opportunity Partners taps decades-deep local relationships to provide flexible, strategic access to North Texas deals. It's the investment platform they wanted but couldn't find—so they built it.
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Dallas-Based Handle Acquires CUES, Expands Home Concierge Services
by Lance Murray | Mar 20, 2025
With former Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott and former L.A. Dodger Matt Kemp as customers-turned-investors, Handle is opening its premium home concierge services to the public. And its CUES acquisition could aid its mission to become "the fastest-paying home services platform."
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 20, 2025
Carrollton-based Rebel said its partnership with the San Francisco PE firm will provide the resources, supply chain expertise, and capital necessary to scale rapidly across multiple segments—including school, youth, recreational, and Allstar Cheer, as well as pro team, Allstar Dance, and studio dance.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 19, 2025
Buxton said the acquisition—its second in two years—further accelerates its mission to deliver deep consumer insights and help drive meaningful connections between brands and their consumers.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 19, 2025
Archer Review, a healthcare education company and a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners, said the acquisition strengthens its mission to advance student, professional, and institutional success, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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