Planet Labs Inc. to Become Publicly Traded via Merger with dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV

dMY Technology Group III Completes Business Combination with IonQ

September 30, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

dMY Technology Group, Inc. III completed its previously announced business combination with IonQ, Inc., and the combined company began trading on the NYSE under the ticker IONQ on October 1, 2021. The transaction provided IonQ with approximately $636 million in gross proceeds to fund growth and accelerate commercialization of its trapped‑ion quantum computing systems and cloud services.

Horizon Quantum Computing Completes Business Combination with dMY Squared Technology Group

March 19, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. Ltd. completed its previously announced business combination with publicly traded SPAC dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc. The combined company began trading on Nasdaq on March 20, 2026 under the ticker symbols "HQ" (Class A shares) and "HQWWW" (warrants). The transaction provided Horizon with gross proceeds of approximately $120 million before transaction expenses.

ProPharma Group Acquires The Planet Group

May 27, 2021

Staffing & HR

ProPharma Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, has reached an agreement to merge with/acquire The Planet Group. MidOcean Partners sold its majority stake in The Planet Group as part of the transaction; the combined company will expand ProPharma's global footprint and human capital services, creating a business with over 1,900 colleagues worldwide.

The Planet Group to Acquire Launch Consulting Group

June 16, 2022

IT Services

The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, entered into an agreement to acquire Launch Consulting Group, a digital transformation consulting firm headquartered in the Greater Seattle area. The acquisition expands Planet’s technology portfolio, with Launch set to join forces with Strive Consulting, Planet’s technology consulting platform.

TradeStation Group to Become Public via Business Combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation

December 27, 2021

Financial Services

TradeStation Group, Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with its proposed business combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (a SPAC), under which TradeStation would become a public, NYSE-listed company. The transaction was executed via a definitive business combination agreement and is expected to close in the first half of 2022, subject to shareholder and SEC approvals and other customary conditions.

D.K. Smith & Co. Acquires PLANET by Lauren G

April 3, 2025

Consumer Products

D.K. Smith & Co., the middle-market private equity division of DKS Capital Partners, has completed a control acquisition of PLANET by Lauren G, a luxury fashion designer, manufacturer and retailer based in Sunrise, Florida. Founder Lauren Grossman will remain as CEO and Chief Design Officer and join the board; D.K. Smith & Co. intends to expand PLANET's digital footprint and pursue strategic growth opportunities. Terms were not disclosed.