This Week

announced 10/22/2026 via BusinessWire

London Stock Exchange Group, will acquire Octus Intelligence, Inc.

synopsis: LSEG, a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business, is to acquire Octus, a leading provider of credit intelligence, data and workflows, from funds advised by Permira, and Octus’ management, including its founder, Kent Collier.
buyer: London Stock Exchange Group (LSE:LSE:$10,599.62)
London Stock Exchange Group is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business sitting at the heart of the world's financial community. The Group operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets. "
target parent: Permira
target: Octus Intelligence, Inc.
Octus is the essential credit intelligence, data and workflow provider for the world’s leading buy-side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms.
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closed 10/22/2026 via BNC Analysis

EC Council, acquired Cyber Insurance Academy

synopsis: EC-Council, the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification body, has acquired Cyber Insurance Academy, a 24/7 online academy designed for insurance professionals. Cyber Insurance Academy is a professional certification body that teaches brokers, underwriters, and claims handlers to underwrite, place and settle technology risk.
closed 10/22/2026 via PR Newswire

PRC-Saltillo, acquired Glint by Ner Chat

synopsis: PRC-Saltillo, a global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), announced the acquisition of Ner Chat, creator of Glint, a visual-support creation platform that helps educators and specialists turn hours of visual-support preparation into seconds.
closed 10/22/2026 via BNC Analysis

Aikido Security, acquired Cyberly

synopsis: Aikido Security, a software security platform in Belgium, has acquired Cyberly, a Warsaw-based startup that trains employees to recognize AI-powered attacks.
closed 10/22/2026 via Company Press Release

Ramp Business Corporation, acquired Vesto.com

synopsis: Ramp is excited to share that Vesto is joining them on the mission to help businesses make the most of their cash. Vesto has built treasury software helping over a hundred companies easily connect and control cash from multiple banks in a single platform.
closed 10/22/2026 via BNC Analysis

Ace Softex, acquired QeApps

synopsis: Ace Softex, a full-service digital publishing & technology consulting company in India, has acquired QeApps, a Shopify app developer in India. QeApps helps e-commerce businesses to unlock their store's potential and accelerate growth. They offer solutions for custom bundles, checkout customization, up selling, product comparisons, and more.
closed 10/21/2026 via BNC Analysis

Weave Inc., acquired Manabiya SORA

synopsis: Weave, a Japanese provider of generative AI training services, has acquired Manabiya SORA, a cram school in Japan. Manabiya SORA provides classes for students in 5th to 12th grade. The school is focused on helping students prepare for university entrance exams. They offer small class sizes and dedicated instructors for every subject.
announced 10/21/2026 via Company Press Release

BF International Best Fields Best Food Ltd, will acquire Diagram Group

synopsis: BF International, an agro-industrial company in the UK, will acquire a majority stake in Diagram from investment firms Trilantic Capital Partners and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) Group. Diagram is an Italian agritech company. The group provides software and solutions for farm management, supply chain management, weather monitoring, and more.
closed 10/21/2026 via BNC Analysis

WST Corporation, acquired Boro Business Lab and 323 Design

synopsis: Web Services Team Corporation (WST), a parent digital marketing company, has acquired Boro Business Lab and 323 Design. Boro Business Lab and 323 Design are digital marketing agencies. The agencies offer services for SEO, AI search, web design, social media, email marketing, and more.
closed 10/21/2026 via Company Press Release

General Magic Inc., acquired Latch AI

synopsis: General Magic Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on simplifying how clinics operate, announced the completed acquisition of Latch AI, part of the Martell Ventures portfolio, a client retention and relationship intelligence platform that helps businesses detect customer drift, prevent churn and generate renewals and referrals.
closed 10/21/2026 via Company Press Release

Goodwin Company, acquired STACK.aero

synopsis: Goodwin Company, a financial technology platform built for charter aviation, announced its acquisition of STACK.aero, a global aviation business operations platform purpose-built for charter brokers, aircraft operators, and corporate flight departments.
closed 10/21/2026 via Company Press Release

One Strategy Group, acquired Fuller Impact Group

synopsis: One Strategy Group announced the acquisition of Fuller Impact Group, a purpose-driven brand strategy firm. David Fuller, FIG's founder, will join One Strategy Group as an Executive Vice President, where he will combine his experience in brand strategy and market activation with OSG's strength in strategic communications, reputation, and more.
announced 10/21/2026 via BNC Analysis

Techlead Next Public Company Limited, will acquire 7Solutions Software House

synopsis: Techlead Next, a comprehensive technology solutions provider in Thailand, will acquire 7Solutions Software House, a leading IT solutions provider in Thailand. 7Solutions creates tech solutions that catalyze growth, efficiency, and transformation. They offer solutions for data analysis, app development, web development, AI, UX/UI design, and more.
announced 10/21/2026 via BNC Analysis

Vector Advisory Partners LLC, will acquire TNL Mediagene

synopsis: Vector Advisory Partners, an investment banking and strategic advisory firm, will acquire an 80% stake in TNL Mediagene, an Asian digital and technology media group targeting Millennial and Gen Z customers. TNL Mediagene operates news, lifestyle, and tech brands across Asia, and provides AI-driven advertising and marketing technology solutions.
announced 10/21/2026 via PR Newswire

KORT Payments, will acquire AptPay Inc.

synopsis: KORT Payments, a specialized omnichannel payments provider, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of AptPay Inc., a Toronto-based payments technology company specializing in real-time payments and payment orchestration.
closed 10/21/2026 via Company Press Release

Newity, acquired Livesight

synopsis: NEWITY, a financial technology company whose Enterprise Lending Suite helps banks originate and scale commercial lending, announced the acquisition of Livesight, a business data technology platform that delivers verified, real-time entity information sourced directly from official Secretary of State records.
closed 10/21/2026 via BNC Analysis

ICP Educare, acquired Westfield House Childcare

synopsis: ICP Educare has acquired Westfield House Childcare, located in Shipley, Yorkshire. Originally established as a childminding service within a family home, Westfield House has since expanded into a nursery for children aged up to five years.
announced 10/21/2026 via BusinessWire

OpenWorld, Inc., will acquire Blocksight, Inc.

synopsis: OpenWorld, a technology-powered digital assets and blockchain innovation company, will acquire Blocksight, a token intelligence and management platform. Blocksight builds AI agents that bring real-world assets on-chain. Its agents automate deal structuring, asset data verification, investor onboarding, and ongoing investment servicing.
announced 10/21/2026 via BNC Analysis

Image Information Inc., will purchase Clad Oita from Clad Inc.

synopsis: Image Information, a provider of IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) services in Japan, will acquire Clad Oita from Clad, a provider of AI-driven BPO services in Japan. Clad's Clad Oita business is a BPO service provider that operates a contact center in Oita City.
closed 10/21/2026 via BusinessWire

PlanetArt, acquired Personalization Mall and Things Remembered

synopsis: PlanetArt, a technology platform in the personalized products industry, has acquired Personalization Mall and Things Remembered from 1-800-Flowers.com, a leading provider of gifts. Personalization Mall and Things Remembered are online retailers of personalized products and gifts. They offer a broad range of products for every moment or occasion.
announced 10/16/2026 via Company Press Release

Vista Equity Partners, will purchase Public Key Infrastructure Business from HID Global

synopsis: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced it has signed an agreement to sell its Public Key Infrastructure (“PKI”) Business Unit to Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a preeminent technology investment firm specializing in enterprise software and AI.
buyer: Vista Equity Partners
Vista is a leading global investment firm with more than $101 billion in assets under management. The firm exclusively invests in enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity, and permanent capital strategies. "
seller parent: ASSA ABLOY AB
seller: HID Global
HID's Public Key Infrastructure (“PKI”) Business Unit offers capabilities in public and private PKI issuance and management, self-service SSL certificates, and on-premise credential and smart card lifecycle management. PKI Business Unit includes IdenTrust, HydrantID, credential management, and ZeroS
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announced 10/16/2026 via Company Press Release

Arity, LLC, will acquire INRIX, Inc.

synopsis: Arity announced an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of INRIX, a leading provider of transportation intelligence and mobility analytics. INRIX brings deep expertise in roadway performance, transportation analytics, products and technology.
closed 10/16/2026 via Company Press Release

Bowman Consulting Group, acquired Dymaptic

synopsis: Bowman, an engineering services firm, has acquired Dymaptic, an AI-first geospatial technology company and Esri Gold Partner. Dymaptic specializes in geospatial AI strategy and implementation, custom software development and enterprise GIS administration and customization. They help businesses to solve their complex operational challenges.
closed 10/16/2026 via BNC Analysis

RideTandem, acquired StudentSafe

synopsis: Managed commuter and education transport provider RideTandem has acquired school transport specialist StudentSafe. StudentSafe was founded in 2021 and provides fully managed home-to-school transport for more than 40 schools across England, Scotland and Wales.
closed 10/16/2026 via BNC Analysis

Szkoła w Chmurze, acquired ChatHeroes Academy

synopsis: Szkoła w Chmurze, an online school in Poland, has acquired ChatHeroes Academy, an AI powered learning app in Poland. ChatHeroes revolutionizes education with AI by offering personalized learning paths guided by human-quality digital tutors. Their app allows users to learn by talking with figures from history, culture, and science.
announced 10/16/2026 via BNC Analysis

Impact Communications Marketing, will acquire WGRT 102.3 FM

synopsis: Impact Communications, a media production and marketing agency, will acquire WGRT 102.3 FM, a music radio station in Port Huron, Michigan that broadcasts in an adult contemporary format. WGRT 102.3 FM plays the best hits of yesterday and today while keeping listeners informed about the businesses, news, and events in the Blue Water Area.
closed 10/15/2026 via BNC Analysis

LTV Co., acquired SummerOS

synopsis: The Lifetime Value Company (LTV Co.) announced it has acquired the assets of SummerOS, a short-term rental asset intelligence platform. SummerOS helps investors evaluate short-term rental opportunities before the purchase by sizing up a market, estimating what a specific property could earn, and comparing it against the competition.
closed 10/15/2026 via PR Newswire

Activate Learning, acquired Open Up Resources

synopsis: Activate Learning announced the acquisition of Open Up Resources, combining two education organizations with a shared commitment to providing high-quality core curricula, comprehensive implementation, and improved outcomes for PreK-12 students and educators.
announced 10/15/2026 via BNC Analysis

Austco Communication Systems, will acquire Real Time Monitoring Solutions Pty Ltd

synopsis: Austco, a global manufacturer of Nurse Call Systems and Clinical Communications Solutions, will acquire Real Time Monitoring Solutions (RTM), a healthcare monitoring software provider in Australia. RTM provides healthcare and aged care facilities with visibility into their deployed digital assets.
closed 10/15/2026 via BusinessWire

CareNet Healthcare Services, acquired Invene

synopsis: Carenet Health, the engagement, navigation, and clinical execution partner to America’s leading payers, providers, and health technology and services companies, announced its acquisition of Invene, a healthcare-only AI and data engineering consulting firm trusted by 20 of the Fortune 100.
announced 10/15/2026 via Company Press Release

Proofpoint, Inc., will acquire Varonis Systems

synopsis: Varonis Systems, Inc., the data and AI security leader, and Proofpoint, Inc., a global leader in human and agent cybersecurity, announced entrance into a definitive agreement under which Varonis will be acquired by Proofpoint, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo.
announced 10/15/2026 via Company Press Release

Elliott Management Corp., GTCR, LLC, will acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions

synopsis: Private equity firm GTCR and investment manager Elliott will acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions, a SaaS and AI platform powering the multi-trillion-dollar insurance and repair economy. CCC connects over 35,000 businesses, including insurers, repairers, automakers and parts suppliers, through the workflows where claims and repair decisions are made.
announced 10/15/2026 via Company Press Release

Intuit, Inc., will acquire Sequence HQ

synopsis: Intuit Inc. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Sequence, a Series A revenue management company that automates the end-to-end quote-to-revenue process for businesses. Sequence replaces spreadsheets and manual billing workflows with an AI-native revenue management platform.
closed 10/15/2026 via Company Press Release

Array, acquired Hansa Technology Company

synopsis: Array, an embeddable fintech platform offering a robust suite of financial empowerment tools, has acquired Hansa, a platform that pairs full-coverage business credit furnishing with embedded business credit tools.
closed 10/14/2026 via BNC Analysis

Order.co, acquired Leverage AI

synopsis: Order.co, an all-in-one platform for streamlining purchasing, has acquired Leverage AI. Leverage AI provides an enterprise software platform to supply chain teams around the world in order to enable unprecedented visibility.
closed 10/14/2026 via BNC Analysis

i-plug Inc., acquired Renew Co., Ltd.

synopsis: i-plug, a Japanese company that operates job hunting platforms, has acquired Renew, an internship recruitment website in Japan. Renew allows university students to apply to listed companies and receive job offers. The company also operates Renew Magazine, an website that provides students with practical content that helps them to find a job.
closed 10/14/2026 via BNC Analysis

knowmad mood, acquired CDA Informática

synopsis: knowmad mood, a consulting, IT services and software development company in Spain, has acquired CDA Informática, a leading IT solutions provider in Argentina. CDA provides tailored solutions that help their clients to optimize their operations. They offer services for cloud, software development, information security, RPA, data analytics, and more.
closed 10/14/2026 via Company Press Release

Hoverture, acquired synbrAIn

synopsis: Hoverture, a technology & business transformation partner in Italy, has acquired synbrAIn, an Italian company specializing in the research, design, and development of AI solutions. synbrAIn develops AI applications to improve people’s work and life. They offer solutions for digital healthcare, medical imaging, medical diagnostics, CRM, and HR.
closed 10/14/2026 via BNC Analysis

Humanly, acquired CareerArc Group

synopsis: Bellevue, Wash.-based hiring technology company Humanly has acquired CareerArc to merge its artificial intelligence screening tools with software that helps employers attract job applicants. The deal brings together Humanly’s automated chat and interview systems with CareerArc’s social media recruiting and career-site mapping platforms.
closed 10/14/2026 via BNC Analysis

Kindred Nurseries, acquired Clarecroft Day Nursery and Dragonflies Day Nursery

synopsis: Kindred Nurseries, a group of day nurseries and pre-schools in the UK, has acquired Clarecroft Day Nursery and Dragonflies Day Nursery, a pair of children’s day nurseries in the UK. The nurseries offer a warm and friendly environment for every child and their family. They provide stimulating activities that link fun with discovery and learning.
closed 10/9/2026 via BusinessWire

Carnegie Learning, Inc., acquired Ethiqly

synopsis: Carnegie Learning, a leader in K-12 education solutions, announced that it has acquired Ethiqly from Owl Ventures, the leading venture capital firm focused on EdTech, and from Ethiqly management. Ethiqly is an AI-powered digital writing hub and educational tool.
buyer parent: Madison Dearborn Partners
buyer: Carnegie Learning, Inc.
Carnegie Learning is a leading edtech company using research to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students. They provide math, literacy, world languages, professional learning, and high-impact tutoring solutions to more than 5.5 million students and educators in the US and Canada. "
target parent: Owl Ventures
target: Ethiqly
Ethiqly is an AI-powered digital writing hub and educational tool. The Ethiqly solution focuses on advancing writing instruction through innovative digital learning solutions.
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closed 10/9/2026 via Company Press Release

Absolute Security, acquired FirmGuard

synopsis: Absolute Security, a leader in Autonomous Cyber Resilience, announced it has acquired Phoenix Technologies’ FirmGuard, a UEFI BIOS firmware security, management, and networking service. FirmGuard adds deeper visibility, integrity verification, posture management, continuous patching, and compliance enforcement.
announced 10/9/2026 via BusinessWire

Hexagon AB, will acquire Rocscience Inc.

synopsis: TA Associates, a leading global private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company Rocscience, a global leader in geotechnical and engineering software solutions, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Hexagon AB, the global leader in measurement technologies.
closed 10/9/2026 via BNC Analysis

Oxford Metrics Group, acquired Move AI Ltd.

synopsis: Oxford Metrics, a developer of smart sensing and software solutions for motion measurement and smart manufacturing in the UK, has acquired Move AI, a developer of AI-powered motion capture technology in the UK. Move AI develops software that converts video footage into detailed 3D motion data using AI and computer vision.
announced 10/9/2026 via PR Newswire

PLACE Inc., will acquire Ardley Technologies Inc.

synopsis: PLACE, a real estate and financial services technology unicorn, announced an agreement to acquire Ardley, an AI-powered automated recapture and retention software for mortgage companies and banks that sends pre-structured loan offers to their customers.
closed 10/9/2026 via Company Press Release

Hightouch, acquired Strata AI

synopsis: Hightouch, an agentic marketing platform, has acquired Strata, an AI integration agent that helps companies connect their data to their MarTech stack. Strata makes it easy to move customer data from operational systems into marketing automation platforms. Their platform enables users to build and maintain custom API integrations without code.
closed 10/8/2026 via BNC Analysis

Kids Planet, acquired Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School and The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School

synopsis: Kids Planet, a nursery group in the UK, has acquired Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School and The Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School, a pair of day nurseries in the UK. The nurseries aim to provide a homely environment that is welcoming for both children and their families. They provide engaging activities that help children to develop and grow.
closed 10/8/2026 via GlobeNewswire

GrowGeneration, acquired Order Junky

synopsis: GrowGeneration Corp., one of the largest suppliers of specialty products for controlled environment agriculture, has acquired Order Junky, a digital B2B ordering, CRM and sales platform. Order Junky streamlines commercial sales for the horticulture industry. Their platform features solutions for lead generation, CRM, pricing, and order processing.
closed 10/8/2026 via BusinessWire

Behavox, acquired Apiax

synopsis: Behavox, the AI-native controls platform for global banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and commodity firms, announced that it has acquired Apiax, a Zurich-based provider of embedded compliance software that converts financial regulation into machine-readable rules used inside firms' own systems.
announced 10/8/2026 via PR Newswire

BlueMatrix, will acquire Aiera, Inc.

synopsis: BlueMatrix, the global leader in capital markets content publishing technology, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aiera, a consortium-backed content delivery platform, to bring research authoring, governance and AI distribution together on a single stack.
closed 10/8/2026 via GlobeNewswire

CyberFox, acquired Optimize365

synopsis: CyberFOX, a global cybersecurity software provider, has acquired Optimize365, a Microsoft 365 security and optimization platform designed for MSPs. Optimize365 simplifies Microsoft 365 security management. Their platform helps MSPs to assess risks, automate remediation, prove value to clients, and uncover upsell opportunities.
closed 10/8/2026 via BNC Analysis

Emergence (Private Equity), acquired Clinect Healthcare

synopsis: Clinect Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of digital intake, patient-reported outcomes (PRO), patient experience software, and reputation management technology for healthcare organizations, announced its acquisition by Emergence, a permanent-capital enterprise backed by The Pritzker Organization.
closed 10/8/2026 via PR Newswire

Premiere Digital Services, acquired Vubiquity, Inc.

synopsis: Premiere Digital, a leading media services and technology solutions provider, and Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications companies, announced that Premiere Digital has acquired Amdocs' Vubiquity, a global technology-led solutions, media supply chain and content licensing provider for the media and entertainment industry.
closed 10/8/2026 via BNC Analysis

DartAppraisal, acquired ACT Appraisal

synopsis: Dart Appraisal, an established nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) with more than three decades of experience, has acquired ACT Appraisal. Founded in 1998, ACT Appraisal is a national appraisal management company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
closed 10/8/2026 via BNC Analysis

Cofrai, acquired Arte & Comunicaciones Formación

synopsis: Cofrai, an Italian provider of fire protection software, has acquired Arte & Comunicaciones Formación, a leading provider of professional training and certification services in Spain. Arte & Comunicaciones offers accredited online and on-site training for fire protection, industrial safety certification, and food handling.
closed 10/8/2026 via BNC Analysis

Adaptogenics Health Corp., purchased Nutritional Research Assets from Berkwood Research

synopsis: Adaptogenics, a Canadian nutraceutical company, has acquired Berkwood Research's nutritional research assets. Berkwood Research is a scientific consulting firm working across food, nutrition, health, and aging. Their nutritional research assets include four nutritional research compositions and supporting scientific documentation.
closed 10/7/2026 via Company Press Release

Fireshine Games, acquired Fair Games ApS

synopsis: Enad Global 7 announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Fireshine Games has acquired Fair Games ApS. Fair Games is an Aarhus-based game studio and the developer and owner of the survival-crafting PC game Necesse, which has sold approximately 2.5 million units to date.
closed 10/7/2026 via BNC Analysis

Refine Labs, acquired MOBI Solutions

synopsis: Refine Labs acquired MOBI Solutions, adding a marketing operations and analytics agency to its growing portfolio as the company expands its capabilities across the go-to-market lifecycle. MOBI Solutions specialises in analytics-led marketing operations, with expertise across platforms including HubSpot, Marketo, Clay, HockeyStack and Salesforce.
closed 10/7/2026 via Yahoo, Inc.

Optimus, acquired SmartHop

synopsis: Optimus Technology Inc. has acquired SmartHop, an AI-powered fleet management and trucking optimization platform designed to help small-to-midsize motor carriers, owner-operators, and independent dispatchers find better loads, optimize routes, and manage back-office tasks.
closed 10/7/2026 via PR Newswire

pubX, acquired Compliant

synopsis: pubX, which builds agent-to-agent infrastructure for advertising, announced the acquisition of Compliant, the media quality and governance company. Compliant focuses principally on delivering measurable value to global brands and their agencies.

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Cyber Insurance Academy

Glint by Ner Chat

Cyberly

Vesto.com

QeApps

Manabiya SORA

Diagram Group

Boro Business Lab and 323 Design

Latch AI

STACK.aero

Fuller Impact Group

7Solutions Software House

TNL Mediagene

AptPay Inc.

Livesight

Westfield House Childcare

Blocksight, Inc.

Clad Inc.

Personalization Mall and Things Remembered

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HID Global

INRIX, Inc.

Dymaptic

StudentSafe

ChatHeroes Academy

WGRT 102.3 FM

SummerOS

Open Up Resources

Real Time Monitoring Solutions Pty Ltd

Invene

Varonis Systems

CCC Intelligent Solutions

Sequence HQ

Hansa Technology Company

Leverage AI

Renew Co., Ltd.

CDA Informática

synbrAIn

CareerArc Group

Clarecroft Day Nursery and Dragonflies Day Nursery

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FirmGuard

Rocscience Inc.

Move AI Ltd.

Ardley Technologies Inc.

Strata AI

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Order Junky

Apiax

Aiera, Inc.

Optimize365

Clinect Healthcare

Vubiquity, Inc.

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Arte & Comunicaciones Formación

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Fair Games ApS

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