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closed 3/13/2025 via GlobeNewswire

TransPerfect Gaming, acquired Bear Down Studios

synopsis: TransPerfect Gaming, a leading provider of video game production support, announced it has acquired Bear Down Studios, an AAA-level concept art and illustration studio based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
buyer parent: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
buyer: TransPerfect Gaming
TransPerfect Gaming supports video game production from start to finish, including player support, audio services, art design, quality assurance, localization, community management, marketing, and testing backed by AI technology. "
target: Bear Down Studios
Bear Down Studios is a boutique creative art house and has helped bring visions to life for many of the biggest companies in the global games industry, such as Bungie, Riot Games, NetEase, NCSoft, Bandai Namco, and Capcom.
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closed 3/13/2025 via GlobeNewswire

ZRG Partners, acquired E. P. Dine, Inc.

synopsis: ZRG, one of the fastest-growing global talent advisory firms, announced the acquisition of EP Dine, a premier legal executive search firm with a deep history of placing top legal talent.
closed 3/12/2025 via BNC Analysis

Scalare Partners, acquired Inhouse Ventures

synopsis: Scalare Partners, a leading technology accelerator in Australia, has acquired Inhouse Ventures, a leading platform for scalable technology startups in Australia. Inhouse Ventures provides an online marketplace that enables technology company founders to connect with investors for the purpose of building, scaling, and fundraising.
announced 3/12/2025 via Company Press Release

Sandvik, will acquire Verisurf

synopsis: Verisurf Software, Inc., a US-based 3D metrology software solutions provider, has announced that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Sweden-based Sandvik, a global high-tech engineering group providing solutions for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.
closed 3/12/2025 via Company Press Release

MasterControl, Inc, acquired Qualer

synopsis: MasterControl, a leading provider of quality and manufacturing software solutions for life sciences, announced the acquisition of Qualer, a cloud-native asset management company that simplifies tracking, calibration, and maintenance of critical assets and equipment across lab and manufacturing facilities.
closed 3/12/2025 via BusinessWire

WNS Global Services, acquired Kipi.ai

synopsis: WNS (Holdings) Limited, a digital-led business transformation and services company, announced it has acquired Kipi.ai, a leader in data modernization and democratization services focused on the Snowflake platform.
closed 3/12/2025 via Company Press Release

Transit Technologies, acquired BusHive

synopsis: Transit Technologies, a leading provider of powerful, seamless transit solutions, has acquired busHIVE, a renowned transportation management software provider. busHIVE offers a suite of customizable solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency for school bus contractors, school districts, and motorcoach operators.
closed 3/12/2025 via BNC Analysis

Seresco, acquired F5IT Tecnologias de Informação

synopsis: Seresco, a Spanish company specialized in software solutions and IT services, has acquired a 75% stake in F5IT, a Sage partner in Portugal. F5IT specializes in the analysis, development, customization, and implementation of Sage X3 and Sage Business Cloud X3. They provide solutions for CRM, website development, HR, business intelligence, and more.
closed 3/12/2025 via PR Newswire

Riverside Research Institute, acquired Cog

synopsis: Riverside Research, a national security nonprofit, has acquired Cog Systems, a leader in secure virtualization and cryptographic solutions for mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Cog Systems' Aegis Secure product is a trusted platform for ensuring security across connected devices.
closed 3/12/2025 via BusinessWire

Redbrick, acquired Paved

synopsis: Redbrick, a company that builds, acquires, and supports innovative businesses, announced its acquisition of Paved, a newsletter advertising platform connecting publishers and advertisers.
closed 3/12/2025 via PR Newswire

Gemspring Capital, acquired Appriss Retail

synopsis: Gemspring Capital Management, LLC, a middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that an affiliate has acquired Appriss Retail, a leading provider of AI-driven analytics and loss prevention software for retailers. Appriss Retail is trusted by over 60 of the top 100 U.S. retailers, covering 40 percent of all U.S. omnichannel sales.
closed 3/12/2025 via BusinessWire

Huron Consulting Group Inc., acquired Advancement Resources

synopsis: Huron, a global professional services firm, announced it has acquired Advancement Resources, a leader in research-based, philanthropy-focused professional education services.
closed 3/12/2025 via BNC Analysis

Apply Digital Ltd., acquired Ragnarok

synopsis: Apply Digital, the digital transformation partner for global brands, has acquired personalization and MarTech agency Ragnarok. Ragnarok has established itself as a leader in delivering measurable marketing impact through personalization and direct engagement strategies, with a team of 50 specialists.
closed 3/12/2025 via BNC Analysis

Baazi Games, acquired OpenPlay Technologies

synopsis: Baazi Games, one of India’s leading online gaming companies, has acquired OpenPlay Technologies from Nazara Technologies, a diversified gaming and sports media platform in India. OpenPlay is a multiplayer skill-based gaming company in India. Their games include ClassicRummy, an online rummy game; and KhelYaar, an online fantasy cricket game.
closed 3/12/2025 via GlobeNewswire

PainReform Ltd., purchased DeepSolar from BladeRanger

synopsis: PainReform, a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the reformulation of established therapeutics, announced the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the business activity of DeepSolar, an AI-driven solar analytics platform, from BladeRanger.
announced 3/12/2025 via Company Press Release

J. Safra Sarasin Group, will acquire Saxo Bank

synopsis: J. Safra Sarasin Group, a private banking group based in Switzerland, will acquire a 70% stake in Saxo Bank, a leading online trading platform that connects investors and traders to global financial markets. Saxo gives their clients more ways to make more of their money. They offer stocks, ETFs, bonds, mutual funds, and more.
closed 3/12/2025 via PR Newswire

Corsair Capital, acquired IDnow GmbH

synopsis: IDnow, a leading identity verification platform provider in Europe, announced a majority investment from Corsair Capital, a specialist investment firm targeting payments, software, and business services investments in the financial services market.
closed 3/11/2025 via BNC Analysis

McKinney, Inc, acquired Lockard & Wechsler

synopsis: McKinney, a creative, media and influencer agency, has acquired Lockard & Wechsler, a full-service performance marketing agency. Lockard & Wechsler specializes in video advertising and direct response television (DRTV) advertising. Their proprietary technology enables them to plan, buy, optimize, and scale their marketing with real intelligence.
closed 3/11/2025 via BusinessWire

Quorum Software, acquired zdSCADA

synopsis: Quorum Software, a leading provider of energy software worldwide, announced that it has acquired zdSCADA, an established leader in cloud-based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology.
announced 3/11/2025 via BusinessWire

Forcepoint LLC, will acquire Getvisibility

synopsis: Global data security leader Forcepoint announced the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Getvisibility, an innovator in AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR).

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Bear Down Studios

E. P. Dine, Inc.

Inhouse Ventures

Verisurf

Qualer

Kipi.ai

BusHive

F5IT Tecnologias de Informação

Cog

Paved

Appriss Retail

Advancement Resources

Ragnarok

OpenPlay Technologies

BladeRanger

Saxo Bank

IDnow GmbH

Lockard & Wechsler

zdSCADA

Getvisibility

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