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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.
Think Power Solutions has acquired Lamar Technical Services Inc. [Photo: Think Power Solutions]
Plano-Based Think Power Solutions Acquires Lamar Technical Services
by Lance Murray | Jan 23, 2025
Based in Cedar Park and Conroe, Texas, LTSI specializes in GIS data collection, construction staking and layout, easement research, and other services.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 22, 2025
Plano-based Percipio's platform uses AI and a smartphone—without medical devices—to collect "whole-person health signals" for real-time assessments that identify current and predictive health risks.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 21, 2025
Novaria is a leading manufacturer of specialty components and hardware for the aerospace and defense industries. Bandy is a leader in the production of "tight tolerance" hinges and pins for both sectors.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 18, 2025
The project, led by Assistant Professor of Biology Alicia Rogers, could lead to improved genetic knowledge that may aid in the development of synthetic therapies to prevent or treat diseases, including cancer.
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UT Arlington physicist J. Ping Liu {Photo: UTA]
UTA Physicist Gets $1.3M Grant To Advance Innovation in U.S. Magnet Manufacturing
by Lance Murray | Jan 16, 2025
The project, led by UTA physicist J. Ping Liu, seeks to make the mining of critical rare earth elements more cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable by using cheaper, more abundant materials—helping to boost U.S. production of high-performance magnets.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 15, 2025
The company said the raise encompassed new primary equity from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management, alongside multiple large global investors with significant experience in digital infrastructure.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Jan 15, 2025
California's Rockfish Data, built on Carnegie Mellon research, is using generative AI to create synthetic data that helps enterprises overcome the challenges of "data silos"—particularly when working with rare scenarios or sensitive information.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 15, 2025
Best known for its moonshot mission to revive the woolly mammoth, Colossal Biosciences has secured $200 million in Series C funding led by TWG Global. The world's first de-extinction company, founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Ben Lamm and renowned Harvard geneticist George Church, Colossal Biosciences is working to restore Earth's lost biodiversity, "making science fiction into science fact."
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Access Healthcare CEO Anurag Jain (left) and Matt Holt, managing director and president of private equity at New Mountain Capital. [Photos: Access Healthcare/LinkedIn]
Dallas’ Access Healthcare Gets Growth Investment from NYC’s New Mountain Capital
by Lance Murray | Jan 14, 2025
"Through our partnership with New Mountain, we're positioned to scale more rapidly, invest in next-generation technologies, and continue providing the platform upon which our clients rely," said Access Healthcare Vice Chairman Vardhman Jain. "By combining our strengths, we'll drive innovative solutions and create even greater value for the healthcare industry."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 14, 2025
Dallas-based CBRE had previously invested in Industrious—a flexible workspace provider with more than 200 units across over 65 cities—through a roughly 40% equity interest and a $100 million convertible note. CBRE said it will acquire the remaining equity stake in Industrious for around $400 million.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 13, 2025
Motorola Solutions has agreed to buy Richardson-based Theatro Labs Inc., a maker of AI and voice-controlled communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers.
“For more than a decade, we have been passionate about innovating for frontline workers,” Theatro President and CEO Chris Todd said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 10, 2025
The North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Dallas Independent School District have received grants totaling more than $62 million to help buy 244 zero-emission vehicles via the Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program....
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Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard has over 575 locations in 30 U.S. states. [Photo: Rita's/Facebook]
Dallas’ Maple Park Capital Partners Snags Majority Stake in Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
by Lance Murray | Jan 9, 2025
Founded in 1984, Rita's has grown to become the largest Italian Ice concept in the world with a franchise network spanning more than 575 locations across 30 U.S. states, as well as international markets.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 9, 2025
Alpha Cognition’s Alzheimer’s oral therapy ZUNVEYL, FDA-approved in July, targets U.S. launch in Q1 2025 as the company boosts its commercialization team with five new hires.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 8, 2025
Berkley Simmons, an operating partner since Greenridge Growth Partners’ 2023 investment, becomes CEO of ServiceMinder as founder John Keene transitions to Chief Technology Officer to focus on product innovation.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 8, 2025
Aperture is a full-service national provider of forensic expert witness services, providing accident reconstruction, premises liability, biomechanical and human factor analysis, construction disputes, and commercial litigation services.
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