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NVIDIA Acquires Run:ai

April 26, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

NVIDIA has acquired Run:ai, an Israel-based Kubernetes-native workload orchestration software provider that optimizes GPU resources for AI workloads. NVIDIA said it will continue offering Run:ai's products, integrate its capabilities into NVIDIA platforms (including DGX and DGX Cloud), and Run:ai's founders indicated the software will be open-sourced to broaden ecosystem access.

Social Leverage Acquisition Corp I to Combine With W3BCLOUD Holdings (SPAC De-SPAC)

August 1, 2022

Data & Analytics

Social Leverage Acquisition Corp I (SLAC) has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with W3BCLOUD Holdings Inc. to take W3BCLOUD public. The transaction values the combined company at an enterprise value of $1.25 billion and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approvals and SLAC shareholder approval.

Acorns Grow Incorporated to Go Public via SPAC Pioneer Merger (PACX) Valued at ~$2.2B

May 27, 2021

Financial Services

Acorns Grow Incorporated entered into a definitive business combination agreement with publicly traded SPAC Pioneer Merger Corp. to bring Acorns to the public markets. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021, with the combined company having an expected pro forma fully-diluted equity value of approximately $2.2 billion.

BC Partners Credit Acquires Runway Growth Capital LLC

January 30, 2025

Financial Services

BC Partners Credit acquired Runway Growth Capital LLC in a closed transaction announced as having been definitively agreed in October 2024. Runway will continue operating independently and remain the external investment adviser to Runway Growth Finance Corp. under a new advisory agreement.

Ginkgo Bioworks to Become Public Company via Business Combination with Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp

May 11, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

Ginkgo Bioworks agreed to a business combination with special purpose acquisition company Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp., which would result in Ginkgo becoming a publicly listed company. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021 and is expected to provide up to $2.5 billion of gross cash proceeds, including $775 million from a PIPE.

BlackRock Makes Minority Investment in Willow Network

May 2, 2024

Financial Services

BlackRock has made a minority investment in Willow Network, a wealthtech startup that provides education, coaching and a digital marketing platform for financial advisors. The funding will support Willow's launch of two certificate programs — Advisor for Women and Advisor for NextGen — and BlackRock has taken a board seat as part of the transaction; financial terms were not disclosed.