acquisitions

Paya Buys VelocIT to Boost ERP Solutions
Paya Buys VelocIT to Boost ERP Solutions
January 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Integrated payment and commerce solution provider Paya has acquired VelocIT Business Solutions, which provides omnichannel accounting solutions, the company announced Wednesday (Jan. 19). VelocIT works...

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Santander Buys 30% Stake in Atempo Growth to Fund Tech Startups
Santander Buys 30% Stake in Atempo Growth to Fund Tech Startups
January 19, 2022  |  Investments

In a bid to expand its commitment to financing high-growth European tech companies, Santander Bank has acquired a 30% stake in Atempo Growth, an independent...

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Babylon Buys DayToDay Health to Boost Medical Assistance
Babylon Buys DayToDay Health to Boost Medical Assistance
January 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Babylon has acquired DayToDay Health, giving Babylon members access to DayToDay’s digital-first, medical-related programs and services,  according to a Wednesday (Jan. 19) press release. Babylon’s...

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Microsoft’s Activision Bid to Draw Scrutiny Across Regulatory Agencies and on Capitol Hill
Microsoft’s Activision Bid to Draw Scrutiny Across Regulatory Agencies and on Capitol Hill
January 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

And now — or very soon — get ready for the regulatory gaze to be more fully trained on Microsoft and Big Tech mergers. And...

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Betterware Buys Mexican Beauty Firm JAFRA for $255M
Betterware Buys Mexican Beauty Firm JAFRA for $255M
January 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

The household appliances seller Betterware de Mexico will acquire the beauty company JAFRA from its owner in Germany in a deal worth $255 million. Betterware...

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FTC, DOJ Launch Consultation To Tighten Grip on Big Tech M&A 
FTC, DOJ Launch Consultation To Tighten Grip on Big Tech M&A 
January 19, 2022  |  Regulation

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division launched a joint public inquiry to review merger rules to strengthen enforcement...

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SoFi Granted Bank Charter
SoFi Granted Bank Charter
January 19, 2022  |  Banking

Digital finance firm SoFi Technologies was granted approval to become a national bank pending its acquisition of Golden Pacific Bancorp (GPB), according to a press...

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Cart.com Buys SellerActive to Boost eCommerce Solutions
Cart.com Buys SellerActive to Boost eCommerce Solutions
January 18, 2022  |  Acquisitions

eCommerce-as-a-Service company Cart.com announced Tuesday (Jan. 18) that it has acquired SellerActive, which provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) multichannel eCommerce tools. This is Cart.com’s second acquisition this...

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Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $75B, CEO Expected to Step Down
Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $75B, CEO Expected to Step Down
January 18, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Microsoft has agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard for $75 billion in an all-cash deal, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Jan. 18). Activision CEO...

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