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AssuredPartners Acquires Valentine Insurance Agency

January 19, 2022

Insurance

AssuredPartners, Inc. acquired Valentine Insurance Agency of Moberly, Missouri. The six-person agency, led by President John Cochran and generating approximately $1.3 million in annualized revenue, will continue operating under its current leadership as part of AssuredPartners' regional expansion.

Resident Acquires BLACE

January 14, 2026

Restaurants & Hospitality

Resident, a New York–based culinary and experiential hospitality platform, has acquired BLACE, a venue and vendor booking platform operating in New York City and Los Angeles. The acquisition expands Resident’s asset-light hospitality capabilities and enterprise product offering, enabling the company to offer large-format venues and launch culinary experiences in Los Angeles through BLACE’s network.

Evolv Acquires Future Payments

November 20, 2024

Payments & Fintech

Evolv, a Newburgh, Indiana-based payment acceptance solutions provider, has acquired Nashville-based Future Payments and rebranded the business as Evolv Nashville. The deal expands Evolv’s distribution capabilities and leadership, integrating Future Payments’ agent network and partnerships to accelerate growth in the payments market.

Zebra Technologies Acquires Elo Touch Solutions

October 1, 2025

IT Services

Zebra Technologies entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. for $1.3 billion in cash to accelerate connected frontline experiences. Zebra later completed the acquisition in October 2025, expanding its focus on customer-facing workflows and interactive touchscreen/self-service solutions across retail, hospitality, QSR, healthcare, and industrial markets.

Banko Design Acquires Eleni Interiors

March 15, 2022

Professional Services

Banko Design has acquired Eleni Interiors, a Chicago-area commercial interior design and procurement studio, and will operate it as Eleni Interiors – A BD Studio. The deal expands Banko Design's BD Studio collection and regional footprint while providing succession for founder Helen Velas, who is retiring to pursue nonprofit work.

Zinnia Acquires Ebix's North American Life and Annuity Assets

April 1, 2024

Software

Zinnia Corporate Holdings, an Eldridge business, has closed its acquisition of Ebix's North American Life and Annuity assets, which include SmartOffice, Vital Sales Suite, Winflex, AnnuityNet, LifeSpeed, TPP and related consulting services. The assets will form a new Zinnia business line called Life and Annuity Exchange Solutions and add over 770 team members across six locations in the United States and India, expanding Zinnia's insurance technology capabilities.