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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”), a premier alternative asset manager specializing in middle-market private equity, alternative credit, and structured capital, announced today that it led a $197.5 million structured equity investment in OWN Equipment Fund I LLC, a newly formed special-purpose vehicle. The equity investment supported a $797.5 million sale-leaseback transaction (the “Transaction”) with EquipmentShare.com Inc. (“EquipmentShare”), a leading construction equ

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that Bridget Hall, Leader of Real-Time Payments for the Americas, has been named one of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Payments for 2025. This prestigious award celebrates female leaders shaping the future of payments and advancing the financial services industry writ large. American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Payments recognizes individuals whose

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Taylor Pottle has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in the Northeast, Pottle will focus on small group sales, working with employers ranging from two-person companies to organizations with more than 1,000 employees. With years of experience in the insurance industry, she brings a consultative approach to helping businesses design and implement comprehensive benefit programs. Pottle helps to provide guid

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CapitalEntrepreneurs--Catalyze, a national platform providing Capital Entrepreneurs with support and capital to build enduring firms, announced the launch of the inaugural GP Runway Fund today. The Fund will extend flexible working capital loans to U.S.-based underrepresented and innovative investors raising funds one through three. Spring Point Partners, Gary Community Ventures, and Blue Haven Initiative will anchor the Fund, and Catalyze will continue to raise third-party capital to inve

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cirium has unveiled the industry’s first generative AI assistant designed specifically for airline and airport on-time performance (OTP).

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CORZ) ("Core Scientific" or “the Company”), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-performance computing and digital asset mining, today announced the appointment of Scott Brueggeman as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of experience in digital infrastructure and technology businesses, Brueggeman will play a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s brand presence, driving growth, and expanding market opportunities.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Press Ganey, the leading provider of experience measurement, data analytics, and insights for health systems and health plans, has released its latest research report, “Health Plan Member Experience in 2024.” This report highlights critical areas for improvement in member experience, drawing on regulatory, voice-of-the-customer, and Press Ganey’s patient experience data. The findings underscore the pressing need for health plans to address barriers to higher member sat

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Bedding--GTT Communications Inc., a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, announced that Mattress Warehouse, a retail provider of quality name-brand bedding and sleep products, is leveraging GTT’s reliable, managed network and security services to support a consistent and superior buying experience for the retailer’s customers in more than 350 stores. Mattress Warehouse uses cutting-edge technology to give customers a diff

FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Inc, a leading payments network for the insurance industry, has been honored with the 2024 Guidewire Ecosystem Partner of the Year award for its impactful contributions to policyholder experience and digital transformation within Guidewire’s customer community. This honor highlights the strong partnership between One Inc and Guidewire, solidifying One Inc as Guidewire’s strategic partner dedicated to simplifying payments across the insurance ecosystem. The a

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continuing its track record of payment solutions excellence, FIS® (NYSE: FIS) has been recognized as a leader in the Omdia Universe: Payment Hubs, 2024-25 report. This prestigious industry ranking underscores the company’s dedication to unlocking financial technology that seamlessly and efficiently moves money between the world’s banks, consumers, businesses and beyond. Omdia defines a payment hub as a payment solution that enables financial institutions to

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN)—More house hunters are starting their home search as the new year kicks off, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index—a seasonally adjusted measure of tours and other buying services from Redfin agents—posted a small 2% increase from a month earlier during the week ending January 5, and it’s also up 2% year over year. There are several reasons a few more buyers are o

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MANTL, a leading provider of account origination solutions, today announced that its customer base grew to over 150 banks and credit unions in 2024. The company’s 49% year-over-year (YOY) customer growth is a testament to the overwhelming success that banks and credit unions are achieving with MANTL. “With the widespread adoption of our business and in-branch account opening solutions and our expansion into loan origination, 2024 was a pivotal year for MANTL,

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frazier Life Sciences (FLS), a longstanding investment firm focused on innovative therapeutics, today announced the appointments of Mitchell H. Gold, M.D., and Stanford L. Peng, M.D., Ph.D., as Venture Partners. "We believe Mitch and Stanford bring exceptional leadership and experience that will elevate our ability to create and nurture breakthrough biopharmaceutical companies,” said Jamie Topper, M.D., Ph.D., Managing Partner at FLS. “Mitch's history of buil

MINNEAPOLIS & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vensana Capital Closes $425 Million Fund III to Back Breakthrough Medical Technology Companies

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toast (NYSE: TOST), the digital technology platform purpose-built for hospitality, is deepening its commitment to convenience stores, bottle shops, and grocers in 2025, kicking off the year by showcasing its comprehensive food and beverage retail solution at the National Retail Federation Show in New York City. Toast Retail is designed to enable convenience stores, bottle shops, and grocery stores to operate faster and more efficiently, modernize inventory management, a

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Lauer as its new Head of Fixed Income. Randy Lauer has served as a Managing Director at Academy for the past 3 years. Most recently, Mr. Lauer was the Head of Business Development & Institutional Sales where he played a pivotal role in expanding the firm's client base and strengthening key relationships with institutional par

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterOak Partners Forms Foundation Repair Services Platform

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kian Capital Partners, a lower-middle-market-focused private investment firm, is proud to announce today that in partnership with management, it completed the acquisition of Eden Brothers, a high-growth e-commerce retailer specializing in flower seeds and bulbs for gardening enthusiasts nationwide. Eden Brothers was founded in 2009 by CEO Sabine Randon, a former luxury retail executive, and is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. The company offers a lea

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company National Safety Apparel (“NSA”) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Warren Heim Corporation. Warren Heim Corporation is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality insulated bags designed to protect workers in the electrical utility market. Warren Heim is headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, and founded the BUZZLINE® brand that emphasizes a rich history of a family-owned company dedicated to craftsmen-qua

DALLAS & TREVOSE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #MaplePark--Maple Park Capital Partners today announced it has made a majority growth investment in Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard.