Automation

Technology

HelpSystems Acquires FileCatalyst

The deal comes as more businesses have a growing need to transfer large amounts of data at faster speeds.

January 04, 2021

Technology

Cisco Buys Cloud Company IMImobile for $721M

Cisco is seeking to push further into automation to improve the way its customers reach out to their end-users.

December 07, 2020

Investment Banking

M&A Wrap: Cascadia, Datasite, Tata, Leonard Green, Avista, Clearlake, Most Influential Women

Investment Bank Cascadia Capital, led by CEO Michael Butler, forms new group to focus on M&A in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence. Datasite's Rusty Wiley talks about dealmaking. PE news from Leonard Green, Avist and Clearlake. Mergers & Acquisitions has opened up the nominations for the 20201 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.

October 15, 2020

Technology

Nvidia buys SoftBank’s arm in record $40 billion chip deal

Nvidia announced it will keep Arm’s headquarters in the U.K. and will invest in a new facility there to push forward AI research, educate customers and provide a place for experimentation in robotics and automation.

September 14, 2020

Logistics

Why XPO’s restructuring process is good timing in the logistics sector

The demand for automation and more fulfillment centers is driving deal activity from buyers, including XPO, C.H. Robinson and J.B. Hunt

March 05, 2020

Technology

M&A wrap: Shopify, TH Lee, Hitachi, Asbury, Warner Music, Providence, AEI, Gryphon, CVC

With holiday shopping in full swing, Shopify and TH Lee invest in robots to help retailers fill orders faster. Warner Music and Providence back music catalog company. PE news from AEI, Gryphon and CVC.

December 12, 2019

Other Sectors

M&A wrap: Vista, Clearlake, Riverside, Silver Lake, Manchester City, Amazon, Kroger, Walmart

PE investors from Clearlake, Riverside and Vista encourage their employees to give back. Silver Lake buys stake in British soccer team Manchester City. Retailers, such as Kroger and Walmart, invest in automated warehouses, smart supermarkets and robots, in a race to keep up with Amazon.

November 27, 2019

Technology

Accelerating automation through M&A

Companies are snatching up robot makers to improve a wide range of activities, including making cars, shrink-wrapping consumer goods and performing knee surgery.

July 11, 2019

Other Sectors

M&A wrap: TH Lee, AutoStore, EQT, IRobot, Hudson Hill, Mondelez, Wynnchurch

TH Lee, IRobot, make robot deals. Mondelez invests in frozen nutrition bars maker. Wynnchurch buys marble products manufacturer.

June 20, 2019

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