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Dallas-Based Email Security Company Zix Acquired by OpenText in $860M Deal
by Alex Edwards | Nov 8, 2021
OpenText is integrating Zix with products from two previous acquisitions to create a "powerhouse SMB platform for data protection, threat management, email security, and compliance solutions."
by Alex Edwards |
Nov 8, 2021
Caregiver plans to use its acquisition plan, and recent rebranding, to invest in employees and forward-thinking technology that will bring the long-term services and supports industry into the 21st century.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 28, 2021
FirstCash, a pioneer in operating retail pawn shops, will use American First Finance, the fourth largest provider of point-of-sale payment solutions to underserved customers, to enter a $600 billion total addressable market.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 21, 2021
Germany-based FlixMobility operates Europe's FlixBus and FlixTrain brands—noted for their cool-factor mix of tech startup, e-commerce, and classic transportation traits.
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Alkami CEO Mike Hansen [Photo: Michael Samples]
Alkami Makes First Acquisition Since IPO With MK Decisioning Systems Deal
by Alex Edwards | Sep 13, 2021
The Plano-based fintech plans to expand its total addressable market and gain new cross-selling opportunities via the strategic acquisition.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 28, 2021
The local aerospace company, which specializes in unmanned aircraft systems and associated flight control software, is getting snatched up for its V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft. Shield AI plans to integrate its autonomy software into the aircraft, positioning V-BAT to meet current and future defense industry needs.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 22, 2021
With the deal, San Francisco-based Uber Freight aims to create "one of the leading logistics technology platforms." The combined services—Uber Freight’s network of carriers and Transplace’s shipper technology and operational solutions—make for a fully scaled logistics platform.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 18, 2021
The transaction is expected to create a best-in-class convenience business. Core-Mark will be part of PFG's national wholesale distribution segment, Vistar, but will remain headquartered in North Texas.
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Won-Door FireGuard doors “play an important yet inconspicuous role” in the Paul L. Foster business and innovation campus at Baylor University. Per a company case study, they open connection between four floors of the campus housing the Hankamer School of Business. [Image via Won-Door]
Dallas-based Overhead Door Corp. Buys Innovative Market Leader of Fire and Security Doors
by Quincy Preston | Apr 1, 2021
Overhead Door Corporation, which invented the first "upward-acting door" in 1921 and the first electric garage door opener in 1925, is carrying on its long history of pioneering with the acquisition of Won-Door Corporation this week.
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by Alex Edwards |
Mar 31, 2021
Haxiot, which offers low power wide area (LPWA) wireless technology solutions to commercial and industrial customers, has exited to global leader Digi International, a provider of IoT connectivity products, services, and solutions.
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by Bella Pinera |
Mar 9, 2021
The local parking technology company has acquired Dallas-based Bonfire, which specializes in campground management software, to expand its portfolio of enterprise solutions to support campground and RV park operations.
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by Alexa Vickaryous |
Mar 2, 2021
Founded by Thomas White in 2013, Phynd added several big health systems to its roster last year, giving providers a single platform for all things digital—something like an Amazon for healthcare, White says.
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Gearbox Founder and CEO Randy Pitchford [Photo: Courtesy of Gearbox]
Frisco-Based Gearbox Acquired by Embracer Group in $1.3B Deal
by Quincy Preston | Feb 3, 2021
The merger adds "rocket fuel" to Gearbox’s creative engine to accelerate growth. Its 550 employees will join Embracer Group's global family of game developers and publishers.
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by Alex Edwards |
Dec 21, 2020
The real estate software and data analytics provider expects to continue operating under Chairman and CEO Steve Winn and his existing leadership team in Richardson. Winn founded the company, which now serves some 12,200 clients worldwide, in 1998.
In an earnings call in February, Winn said, “This is a good time to be in the real estate technology space.” The company is committed to the “North Star of Innovation and simplification,” he said at the time.
In an earnings call in February, Winn said, “This is a good time to be in the real estate technology space.” The company is committed to the “North Star of Innovation and simplification,” he said at the time.
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![Bestow CEO and Co-founder Melbourne O'Banion [Image: Courtesy Fort Lion Studio]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Melbourne_Bestow-FORT1598-360x203.jpg)
by Quincy Preston |
Dec 16, 2020
The insurance innovator has raised $145 million in total funding to date as it readies for expansion. In 2020, Bestow has closed a $50M Series B round, launched a nonprofit, and acquired Centurion Life Insurance Company.
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by Alex Edwards |
Dec 15, 2020
Growth-oriented PE firm Align Capital Partners made an initial investment in the elevator and escalator service company in 2019. It's been a busy year since.
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