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LeafLink Acquires Leaf Trade

November 26, 2024

E-Commerce

LeafLink has acquired Leaf Trade, a wholesale marketplace serving multi-state operators (MSOs) and enterprise cannabis companies, to expand its B2B marketplace capabilities and streamline technology for cannabis operators. The combined platforms will operate as-is while LeafLink rolls out an integration roadmap to deliver expanded marketplace, payments, banking, analytics, and retailer tools.

LeafLink Acquires Dama Financial's Banking Division

July 25, 2024

Financial Services

LeafLink has acquired the assets of Dama Financial's banking division as it expands into financial services for the cannabis industry. The deal (financial terms undisclosed) will enable LeafLink to integrate banking, payments and cash logistics into its wholesale cannabis technology platform, while Dama will rebrand non-acquired product lines to GrowFlow.

TransUnion Invests in Bud Financial to Expand Open Banking Capabilities

January 31, 2023

Data & Analytics

TransUnion has made a strategic investment in Bud Financial Limited (Bud), a UK-based leader in Open Banking and transaction data intelligence, to jointly develop credit, affordability and fraud solutions. The partnership will combine TransUnion's global data and insights infrastructure with Bud's platform to expand Open Banking offerings and support Bud's international growth.

Cordance Acquires Blue Link Associates Limited

January 22, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Cordance has acquired Blue Link Associates Limited, a Canada‑based provider of cloud ERP and inventory/accounting software for wholesale distributors, including regulated end markets such as pharmaceutical and food & beverage. Blue Link will continue to operate under its current name and leadership as Cordance integrates the solution into its portfolio of vertically focused B2B SaaS businesses to expand capabilities and industry coverage.

Vehlo Acquires Dealer Pay from Convenient Brands

May 28, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Vehlo (Vehlo Holdings) has acquired Dealer Pay, a dealer-focused payments and POS software provider, from Convenient Brands, a portfolio company of The Beekman Group. The deal expands Vehlo's dealership service-lane ecosystem by adding integrated payment processing, DMS integrations, reporting, and loyalty features to its suite of automotive software and financial solutions.

Convenient Brands Acquires Dealer Pay

August 4, 2022

Payments & Fintech

Convenient Brands, a Draper, Utah-based platform and portfolio company of The Beekman Group, has acquired Dealer Pay, LLC, a St. Louis-area provider of web-based payments and point-of-sale software for automotive dealerships. The transaction includes a strategic growth investment to accelerate product development and expand Convenient Brands' automotive payments and software offering.