Brand Engagement Network (BEN) Acquires Cataneo GmbH for $19.5 Million

Brand Engagement Network Invests in Accelevate Solutions (HighTide Energy)

June 5, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) completed a $1 million strategic investment in HighTide Energy, Inc. d/b/a Accelevate Solutions, taking an approximately 10% ownership stake. BEN also received a warrant that it intends to exercise over the next six months, with ownership expected to rise to approximately 20% upon completion.

Vertus Group Acquires Benbria

January 27, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Vertus Group, a division of Jonas Software (part of Constellation Software), has acquired Benbria, an Ottawa-based real-time experience management software company. Benbria will continue to operate independently while gaining access to Vertus' network and resources to support future growth of its Loop Experience Platform.

Cognizant Acquires Belcan for Approximately $1.3 Billion

June 10, 2024

IT Services

Cognizant signed a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan, a global supplier of engineering research & development (ER&D) services, for approximately $1.3 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition strengthens Cognizant’s digital engineering and IoT capabilities and expands its position in the high-growth aerospace & defense services market. Cognizant later completed the acquisition on Aug. 27, 2024.

Ciena Acquires Tibit Communications and Benu Networks

November 22, 2022

Telecommunications

Ciena Corporation has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Tibit Communications and has completed the acquisition of Benu Networks, strengthening its broadband access portfolio. The deals add PON hardware capabilities from Tibit and cloud-native subscriber management and vBNG software from Benu, bringing a combined team of ~60+ engineers to advance Ciena's access and edge solutions.

Beringer Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Benzinga

October 25, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Beringer Capital, a North American private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Detroit-based financial media and analytics platform Benzinga, valuing the company at approximately $300 million. Benzinga founder Jason Raznick will retain a significant ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Beringer supports growth via expanded content verticals, product improvements and deeper B2B partnerships.

Accenture Completes Acquisition of BENEXT

October 13, 2021

IT Services

Accenture has completed its acquisition of BENEXT, a France-based product consulting firm specializing in product management, agile coaching, cloud development and data science. The deal (terms undisclosed) adds approximately 160 professionals to Accenture's OCTO Technology unit and expands Accenture Cloud First capabilities in Europe and globally.