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Harmony Bank, Dallas’ Texas Brand Bank Close on Merger

by | May 16, 2023
Both banks will now operate under the Harmony Bank name. The new Harmony Bank has more than $700 million in assets with 11 banking centers in Dallas, Ellis, Henderson, Kaufman and Navarro counties.
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Quad Merger: Carrollton’s Mercury Communication Services and 3 Other Companies Launch IT Procurement Firm
by | May 2, 2023
The new company, Carrollton-headquartered Procure IT, plans to bring together data-focused partner firms with its own proprietary platforms and provide a new type of technology advisor that offers concrete data insights to customers about the vendors they're sourcing.
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Vistra and Energy Harbor Merger to Create Clean Energy Powerhouse in $3B Deal
by | Mar 6, 2023
The newly formed subsidiary, Vistra Vision, will leverage Vistra and Energy Harbor's nuclear, retail, and renewables businesses to become a leading integrated retail electricity and zero-carbon generation company in the US. The merger provides the first opportunity to unlock the value of the Vistra Zero portfolio, says Vistra CEO Jim Burke.
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Orthofix Medical Completes Merger with SeaSpine Holdings Corp.
by | Jan 10, 2023
Lewisville-based Orthofix will merge with and into California-based SeaSpine, completing a previously announced merger of equals. “The completion of this merger catalyzes our ambition to be an industry leader in spine and orthopedics,” said Keith Valentine, president and CEO of Orthofix. "Together we are stronger and better positioned to deliver innovative, quality-driven solutions for surgeons in their work to improve patients’ lives.”
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Follow the Money: Black in Tech Challenge Winners, Mark Cuban Invests in Tattoo Care Startup, the WNBA Gets New Backers, and More

by | Feb 18, 2022
What companies are finding funding or having a big exit? From startup investments to grants and acquisitions, Dallas Innovates tracks what’s happening in North Texas money.
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Bird is Set to Go Public With Dallas SPAC Merger
by | Nov 1, 2021
The business combination is expected to close on Nov. 4 following a final vote. When that happens, Bird has prepared a planned board of directors—featuring a big-name group of industry leaders—to support its next chapter as a public company.
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Wallbox—a Global EV Charging Leader Expanding to Arlington—Begins Trading on NYSE
by | Oct 4, 2021
Now trading under "WBX," the Barcelona-based EV charging manufacturer closed its merger with N.Y.-based SPAC Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. on October 1.

Arlington leaders recently granted Wallbox incentives to build the company’s first North American plant in the Great Southwest Industrial District.
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Irving’s AgileThought to Go Public Following Deal With Mexico-Based SPAC

by | May 10, 2021
The combined company will have an anticipated market value of $491 million. "For the past few years our focus has been exponential growth, mainly in the North American market," the team told us. "The move to public market facilitates this even more."
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New York Fintech Katapult Makes Executive Hires Following an HQ Move to Plano
by | Apr 26, 2021
Katapult, a growing player in the "buy now pay later" market, is also getting ready to go public following a merger with SPAC FinServ Acquisition Corp.
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Dallas’ Apex Clearing to Go Public Following Merger With Northern Star Investment Corp.
by | Feb 22, 2021
Apex, the local "fintech for fintechs," has been valued at around $4.7 billion as part of the deal with special purpose acquisition company Northern Star.
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Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford launched the company in 1999, It's getting bought by global games giant Embracer.
Frisco-Based Gearbox Acquired by Embracer Group in $1.3B Deal
by | 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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Curtis Hite Improving

Plano Tech Consulting Firm Advances Strategic Growth With Acquisition of Midwest Software Company

by | Aug 13, 2020
It's the 10th overall acquisition—and the second this year—for Plano-based Improving. The company's fast-track growth has been steady: It just landed on the Inc. 5000 list for the 11th time since its launch in 2007.
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Growth Track: Plano Tech Firm Improving Acquires Austin Software Development Company iTexico
by | Jun 18, 2020
The deal, which could deliver annualized revenue of more than $115 million, continues Improving's innovative business model that focuses on merging technology service companies that share values. Improving acquired Frisco's Code Authority last fall.
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Follow the Money: Rosy Wellness Gets $1M in Seed Round, CareView Raises $100K, Integer Buys Israeli Medtech Company
by | Feb 27, 2020
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Wildcat Capital, Align Capital Partners, Comerica, Cytracom, AIS Healthcare, Exact Diagnostics, and Forté Benefits.
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Follow the Money: Gas-to-Liquids Developer Greenway Nets $118K, FlyLine Pre-Seeds $500K
by | Feb 13, 2020
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Cysiv, Integrity Marketing, iDonate, DocSynk, Varsity Brands, Cushman & Wakefield, and more.
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