SoftBank Group to Acquire Ampere Computing

SoftBank Group to Acquire DigitalBridge for $4 Billion to Scale Next-Gen AI Infrastructure

December 29, 2025

Data & Analytics

SoftBank Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DigitalBridge Group, an alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure, for about $4.0 billion enterprise value. The all-cash deal is structured as SoftBank’s indirect acquisition of all outstanding shares of DigitalBridge for $16.00 per share and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

ECI Software Solutions Acquires Amper Technologies

December 9, 2025

Software

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Amper Technologies, a Chicago-based maker of the FactoryOS manufacturing execution system (MES). The deal integrates Amper's AI-driven shop-floor visibility and predictive capabilities into ECI's cloud-based ERP and industry-specific software suite to deliver end-to-end planning-to-execution workflows for small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Qualcomm to Acquire Alphawave Semi in ~$2.4 Billion Deal

June 9, 2025

IT Services

Qualcomm announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Alphawave Semi, paying an implied enterprise value of approximately US$2.4 billion. The deal will be implemented through Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, and is expected to complete in the first calendar quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

The Carlyle Group Commits $374M Growth Investment in Amp Solar Group (Amp Energy)

January 6, 2021

Energy

The Carlyle Group committed $374 million through its Global Infrastructure Opportunity Fund and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Fund to Amp Solar Group, Inc. (Amp Energy), a Toronto-based global renewable energy developer, owner and operator. The growth capital will accelerate expansion of Amp's renewable asset base and its Amp X digital energy platform across core markets including North America, Japan, Australia, Iberia and the UK.

Bain Capital Acquires 80% Stake in AQ Compute

October 30, 2024

Infrastructure

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% majority stake in sustainability-focused data center developer AQ Compute from Germany-based Aquila Group, forming a partnership to accelerate the buildout of green data centers across Europe. The investment targets multi-billion euro development volumes to expand AQ Compute’s modular, AI-ready colocation capabilities for hyperscale, cloud and AI customers.

AmpliTech Group Acquires Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.