DragonWave Acquires Axerra Networks

Wavenet Acquires Axial Systems Ltd

June 27, 2023

Cybersecurity

Wavenet has acquired Axial Systems Ltd, a Maidenhead-based network and security solutions provider that had entered administration. The deal expands Wavenet’s cybersecurity and network capabilities by integrating Axial’s technical team and services into Wavenet CyberGuard to strengthen service offerings for corporate, financial and public-sector clients.

Axon to Acquire Dedrone

May 6, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Axon has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security and counter-drone solutions. The acquisition will expand Axon's public safety platform by integrating Dedrone's AI/ML-based detection, tracking and mitigation technologies; the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2024 (terms undisclosed).

Axonius Acquires Cynerio

July 30, 2025

Cybersecurity

Axonius has acquired Cynerio, a specialist in medical-device and healthcare IoT security, to accelerate the company's expansion into the healthcare market. Deal terms were reported at about $180 million (potentially rising to $250 million on milestones), while Axonius' announcement described the transaction as "more than $100 million" in a cash-and-stock deal.

Redwire Corporation Acquires Hera Systems, Inc.

August 14, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Redwire Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hera Systems, a San Jose–based spacecraft developer focused on national security space missions. The acquisition is intended to expand Redwire's spacecraft portfolio and capabilities in GEO and other orbits to support national security customers; Hera reported $15 million in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Ribbon Communications Acquires Edgewater Networks

June 25, 2018

Telecommunications

Ribbon Communications has signed an agreement to acquire Edgewater Networks, a provider of Network Edge Orchestration and SD-WAN/edge devices, for an aggregate purchase price of $110 million in cash, deferred payments and stock. The deal expands Ribbon’s core-to-edge portfolio (including SBCs, SD-WAN and analytics), is expected to be immediately accretive, and positions Ribbon as a market leader in enterprise Session Border Controllers and network edge orchestration.

Kedaara Capital Invests $240M in Axtria via Secondary and Employee Buyback

September 23, 2025

Data & Analytics

Kedaara Capital completed a $240 million transaction in Axtria structured as a mix of secondary investment and a company-sponsored employee share buyback, providing liquidity to current and former employees and early investors. The investment positions Kedaara as a growth partner to support Axtria's continued expansion of its agentic AI-driven data analytics and cloud software offerings for the life sciences industry.