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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.
Apex Fintech Solutions CEO William Capuzzi [Photo: Apex]
Dallas-Based Apex Fintech Solutions Acquires AdvisorArch
by Lance Murray | Mar 13, 2024
Apex said the acquisition will strengthen its RIA Custody & Execution Platform with a suite of digital advice tools that enable wealth management firms to build remarkable client experiences at scale.
by Lance Murray |
Mar 13, 2024
Gauge Capital, a middle-market private equity firm based in Southlake, Texas, has announced the successful closing of its fourth fund, which was oversubscribed with roughly $1.4 billion in commitments....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 13, 2024
The stratospheric deal for the Web3 digital marketing innovator was announced by John B. Billingsley, chairman and CEO of Carollton-based JBB Advanced Technologies, and attorney and business investor Christina Marshall, owner of Tronic Ventures. It comes two years after Billingsley sold his renewables-focused Tri Global Energy for $270 million.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 11, 2024
Grapevine-based Nespon said the deal increases its capabilities in Salesforce Industries for financial services, while expanding its presence in the Americas. The combined business will have nearly 350 employees and operate four global Centers of Excellence in North America, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
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John Sloan, CEO of Sloan Capital, which advised AC Horn in its late February sale to a German company. [Photo: Sloan Capital]
The Last Word: Sloan Capital’s John Sloan on the Sale of Dallas’ 117-Year-Old AC Horn to German Company
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Mar 6, 2024
Dallas-based M&A advisory firm Sloan Capital advised the 117-year-old Dallas company AC Horn in its late-February sale to Probat Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Germany-based Probat S.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 6, 2024
"The Northwest United States is an important territory for American Track and West Rail Construction is the premier rail service provider and operator in that geography," said Thomas Lucario, CEO of North American Rail Solutions.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 4, 2024
The joint venture with Austin-based Digital Realty, which has an office in Dallas, is for two data centers that are "100% pre-leased to an S&P 100 investment grade customer on a long-term basis," said Digital Realty—which is maintaining 35% interest in the projects.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 4, 2024
Tenet said its Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary will enter into an agreement to provide revenue cycle services for San Luis Obispo County-based Adventist Health, which is acquiring the two hospitals.
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Wisconsin-based BloApCo manufactures and designs solid waste and scrap handling systems and processing equipment, primarily for corrugated box and packaging plants and the retail distribution industry.
Dallas’ Valesco Industries Acquires 90-Year-Old Wisconsin Scrap & Waste Handling Company
by Lance Murray | Mar 4, 2024
Wisconsin-based BloApCo manufactures and designs solid waste and scrap handling systems and processing equipment, primarily for corrugated box and packaging plants and the retail distribution industry.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 4, 2024
The acquisition is the first in California for Westwood Professional Services, which specializes in wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, power delivery, EV infrastructure, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 4, 2024
U.S. startups received $20.6 billion in angel investments and VC funding in Q4 of 2023, according to a report by York IE. Over $730 million of that was raised by companies in the Dallas metro area—marking 195% growth over the region's average quarterly funding over the prior 12 months. Here's which 3 North Texas companies raised the most.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 28, 2024
As part of its Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures investment portfolio, Southwest announced a $30 million investment in LanzaJet Inc., a SAF technology provider and producer with a patented ethanol-to-SAF technology and the world's first ethanol-to-SAF commercial plant.
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MindHandle CEO Eric Harris, whose Dallas-based company has been acquired by Liquid Agency. [Photo: LinkedIn]
Strategic Fusion: Dallas Employment Branding Agency MindHandle Acquired by California Consultancy
by Lance Murray | Feb 27, 2024
The merger combines MindHandle's "brand magnetism" with California-based Liquid Agency's expertise to redefine brand engagement for consumers and employees alike. Liquid Agency’s current and former clients include Walmart, Nasdaq, Google, UGG, Nike, Nordstrom, Microsoft, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 27, 2024
Maryland-based Sylvan Learning's mission is to build academic confidence, ignite intellectual curiosity, and inspire a love for learning.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 27, 2024
Launched in 2021, ePicker has built a network of material-handling distributors that market its portfolio of electric pallet jacks, stackers, access vehicles, and lithium-ion-powered forklifts to customers across North America. Now it's set for a rebrand to benefit from its parent company's strong global brand reputation.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 23, 2024
With locations in four Texas cities, Fuego Tortilla Grill is known for its roasted poblano queso and creative taco offerings. The acquisition by Crux Capital portfolio company Uncommon Brands was said to be "a significant step" in its mission to partner with differentiated, limited-service restaurant brands poised for growth.
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