Bleecker Street Group Acquires Ripple Operations

Bleecker Street Group Acquires Marine Learning Systems

November 6, 2023

Software

Bleecker Street Group (BSG), a New York-based software holding company, has acquired Marine Learning Systems, a Vancouver-based provider of maritime eLearning technology and services. The deal brings Marine Learning Systems into BSG’s growing portfolio of maritime software businesses to accelerate product development and expand service offerings for cruise, ferry and workboat operators.

Ripple Acquires Fortress Trust

September 8, 2023

Financial Services

Ripple has agreed to acquire Fortress Trust, a subsidiary of Fortress Blockchain Technologies, bringing a Nevada trust license and Web3 custody and payments infrastructure into Ripple's enterprise crypto stack. The acquisition expands Ripple's regulatory licenses and capabilities across payments, custody, and tokenization; the deal remains subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Ripple Acquires Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25B

April 8, 2025

Financial Services

Ripple has agreed to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, becoming the first crypto company to own and operate a global multi-asset prime broker. The deal expands Ripple's institutional infrastructure capabilities—Hidden Road clears roughly $3 trillion annually for more than 300 institutional clients and will migrate post-trade activity to the XRP Ledger while leveraging RLUSD stablecoin for cross-margining.

BlackSea Technologies Acquires Blue Tide Marine

March 20, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

BlackSea Technologies, a Baltimore-based maritime defense solutions company and portfolio company of Razors Edge Ventures, has acquired Blue Tide Marine to expand its maritime operations, unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities and at-sea support services. The acquisition integrates Blue Tide Marine's maritime expertise — including the 170' yacht support vessel OCEANUS V and a team of retired U.S. Navy SEALs and special operators — to strengthen end-to-end UxS operations, ISR, and mission sustainment for defense customers.

Harbor Health Acquires Rippl

February 20, 2026

Healthcare Services

Harbor Health, a Texas-based primary and specialty care clinic group that also operates a health plan, has acquired Rippl, a dementia care platform that helps seniors remain at home and avoid unnecessary acute care. The acquisition adds dementia-focused capabilities to Harbor Health's condition-focused care pathways, supports its expansion into Florida, and includes continued investor commitment from Rippl backers.

Ripple Industries Acquires Schumacher Electric Corporation from Lincolnshire Management

April 20, 2022

Manufacturing

Private investment firm Ripple Industries LLC acquired Schumacher Electric Corporation from private equity firm Lincolnshire Management, Inc. The deal (terms not disclosed) transfers ownership of the Fort Worth-based battery charger and EV-charging products manufacturer to Ripple, which said it will work with management to pursue growth opportunities in EV charging, battery maintenance and e-commerce channels.