GSRX Industries Takes Equity Stake in Buzznog, LLC

Blackstone Growth Makes Minority Investment in ISN (ISNetworld)

December 17, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Funds managed by Blackstone, led by Blackstone Growth (BXG), have made a significant minority investment in ISN (ISNetworld) at a valuation of over $2 billion. The capital will be used to support product innovation and expansion into new markets and geographies, with Blackstone becoming ISN's only outside stockholder while ISN remains employee-owned.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in GUS Group

July 14, 2020

Software

Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital have acquired a majority stake in Cologne-headquartered enterprise software provider GUS Group. Management and investor Elvaston will retain a minority share as Bregal supports GUS’ continued organic growth and buy‑and‑build strategy for its ERP, LIMS and CRM offerings to process-industry mid-market customers.

Stran & Company Acquires Strategic Assets of Gander Group

August 26, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Stran & Company, through its newly formed subsidiary Stran Loyalty Solutions, acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Bangarang Enterprises, LLC (d/b/a Gander Group) via a secured-party sale. Gander Group, headquartered in Irvine, California, generated over $34 million in revenue in 2023; its CEO Josh Blake and COO Bruce Batcheller will join Stran Loyalty Solutions as the acquisition expands Stran's casino continuity and loyalty capabilities and supports cross-selling into gaming and entertainment markets.

Reuben Brothers and Samizdat Invest in EDGLRD

August 20, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Reuben Brothers has made a strategic growth investment in Edgelord LLC (EDGLRD), with participation from founding investor Samizdat LLC. The capital will accelerate EDGLRD’s proprietary AI-based entertainment software platform, expand its IP portfolio, and support the studio’s content and technology roadmap.

Naviga Acquires RSG Media

April 6, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Naviga Inc. has acquired RSG Media, a New York City–headquartered media-tech supplier, to integrate RSG’s rights management, audience growth, analytics and advertising optimization capabilities into Naviga’s Content Engagement Platform. The deal expands Naviga’s global media footprint and enhances its offering to broadcasters, studios, VOD/OTT platforms and sports licensors.

Hover Group Makes Strategic Investment in SquareKnot Analytics

September 18, 2024

Data & Analytics

Hover Group announced a strategic investment in SquareKnot Analytics to integrate the market‑research firm's consumer insights into Hover’s marketing ecosystem and to support its owned agency, Black Rock Marketing Group (BRMG). The deal will help accelerate SquareKnot’s product development (including the Wilbur budgeting app) and strengthen Hover Group’s data-driven marketing capabilities.