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Create Music Group Completes $450M Fundraise at $2.2B Valuation

The company remains majority-owned by its founders, with institutional investors Ares Management, 2 Mile, and Flexpoint Ford each holding minority stakes.

David Ellison's Skydance Poised to Acquire Paramount and Warner Bros.

The once-unknown actor turned billionaire studio head is set to become one of Hollywood's most powerful figures.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners to Acquire Care.com from IAC

The $400 billion family care platform will become a standalone company focused on enterprise expansion and consumer marketplace growth.

RSG Security Expands Into California, Scaling Orlando's Fastest-Growing Private Security Firm

Founder Matthew Sierra leads the company's growth as it brings customized protection programs and advanced security technology to new markets.

AIxCrypto Partners with Pinnacle Real Estate Group to Integrate Real-World Assets into Web3

Collaboration aims to bring blockchain and AI capabilities to real estate finance and transactions.

From Average Student to Automated Empire: Jaime Bejar's Approach Changes the Game

Bejar's journey from uncertainty to building scalable e-commerce systems offers a blueprint for sustainable entrepreneurship.

LlamaLab Asks Court to Dismiss Epic Systems Lawsuit

Motions argue Epic bypassed dispute resolution and wrongly lumped unrelated companies into the case.

Athlete-Turned-Entrepreneur MJ A. Cole Expands Multi-Industry Ecosystem Through NDO LLC

Includes the GymChatt app and upcoming CoachChatt sports communication platform

Postal Petals Founder Talia Boone Transforms Florals into Wellness Experiences

The LA-based entrepreneur is bringing mindfulness and creativity to the events industry through her DIY floral design service.

Wasserman Agency Explores Sale Amid Epstein Scandal, LA28 Pressure

Moelis & Co. hired to advise on potential transaction as founder Casey Wasserman faces scrutiny

Tech Titans Bankroll Ballot Measures to Fight California 'Billionaire Tax'

Alphabet's Sergey Brin leads $35 million campaign to oppose proposed tax on the ultra-wealthy

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Leaving Small Businesses Uncertain

Greenbar Distillery owner Melkon Khosrovian takes a wait-and-see approach after the ruling.

Rentail.space Launches AI-Powered Marketplace for Short-Term Retail Spaces

New platform connects businesses with available spaces in shopping centers across the U.S. and Canada

Wasserman Agency Investor Supports Ownership Transition

Providence Equity Partners says it remains 'fully committed' to the company amid leadership changes.

Providence Equity Vows Support for Wasserman Agency Amid Sale

Founder Casey Wasserman to depart after revelations in Epstein files

Cineverse Acquires Connected TV Monetization Platform IndiCue

The $22 million deal aims to bolster Cineverse's technology ecosystem and content distribution capabilities.

Vroozi Recognized in Ardent Partners' 2026 AP Automation Report

AI-powered procurement provider Vroozi included in annual industry analysis

Plein Air Secures Investment from Coral Tree Partners

The partnership will fuel Plein Air's continued expansion, technology innovation, and delivery of high-touch services to its growing roster of restaurant and retail clients.