Experience Pinnacle Live Acquires Falcon Events

Akima Acquires Pinnacle Solutions

July 3, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Akima has completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Solutions, a Huntsville-based provider of aviation operations, flight training, simulation and sustainment services, bringing approximately 500 employees into the Akima family. The purchase expands Akima's aviation and training capabilities in the defense and aerospace markets and Pinnacle will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under its existing leadership.

Origami Capital Partners Makes Structured Growth Investment in Pinnacle

June 8, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Origami Capital Partners closed a structured growth investment in Pinnacle, an experiential marketing and live events agency, providing follow-on capital to support Pinnacle’s organic expansion and future acquisition strategy. The investment will support Pinnacle’s continued growth as a provider of live brand experiences for top corporate clients.

Pinnacle Acquires Creative Dimensions, Inc.

January 12, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Pinnacle, a Hillsboro, Oregon–based experiential marketing firm, has acquired Creative Dimensions, Inc., a Cheshire, Connecticut provider of trade-show exhibits, branded environments and studio sets. The acquisition closed January 12, 2024 and brings Creative Dimensions' team and fabrication capabilities into Pinnacle to expand capabilities and geographic reach.

Encore Acquires FIRST to Expand Global Brand Experience and In‑Venue Event Services

December 4, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Encore, a global event production and technology provider, has acquired FIRST, a global brand experience and event marketing agency headquartered in New York. The acquisition expands Encore’s in-venue and embedded team capabilities and strengthens its global footprint across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Brevan Electronics Acquires Falcon Electronics

December 9, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Brevan Electronics has acquired Falcon Electronics, a Commack, New York-based distributor of high-reliability electronic components serving the aerospace and defense industries. The acquisition brings together Brevan's global inventory access and value-added capabilities with Falcon's certified quality systems and long-standing A&D customer relationships to expand product offerings and service capabilities.

FalconX Acquires 21shares

November 23, 2025

Financial Services

FalconX has completed the acquisition of 21shares, a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), to expand its product, structuring and market infrastructure capabilities across the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. 21shares will remain an independently managed business under FalconX with Russell Barlow continuing as CEO, and FalconX says existing ETP/ETF investment objectives will not change.