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Frazier & Deeter Appoints Jeremy Jacobs as Partner

U.S. professional services firm Frazier & Deeter has appointed Jeremy Jacobs as a partner to strengthen it’s presence in Charlotte, North Carolina. The appointment follow’s the companys acquisition of Pesta Finnie in November 2025, and establishes a dedicated assurance presence in the city. Jacobs brings more than 10 years of experience working with privately held […]

September 7, 2026
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Okta CFO sells 80,000 shares worth $12.9M after stock hits 52-week high

Brett Tighe, Chief Financial Officer of Okta sold 80,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 2, 2026, for about $12.9 million. The sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan set up in April 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.97 each, following an 82% increase in Okta’s […]

September 7, 2026
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Haystack Robotics Raises $3.95M in Series A Funding Round

Haystack Robotics, Inc., a Portland, OR-based provider of an AI-powered autonomous disinfection platform, has raised $3.95 million in a Series A funding round led by an entity associated with Agadia Systems, Inc. The funding will help Haystack Robotics expand its AI-driven software platform, strengthen engineering capabilities and accelerate the global deployment of its autonomous robotics […]

September 7, 2026
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Prudential Advisors Welcomes Zachary Karason to Mid America Financial Group

Prudential Advisors, the wealth management arm of Prudential Financial, has welcomed Zachary Karason as a financial advisor in Cleveland. Karason brings more than 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Prudential Advisors, Karason managed more than $106 million in client assets at U.S. Bancorp Advisors. He joins Prudential Advisors through its […]

September 5, 2026
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Markel Announces Strategic Collaboration with Midwest General Insurance Agency

Markel, the insurance operations of Markel Group Inc., has announced a strategic partnership with Midwest General Insurance Agency, an Acrisure subsidiary, to expand its workers’ compensation insurance offerings in California. Midwest General Insurance Agency is a full-service insurance agency focused on small-business workers’ compensation. The agency provides its partner agencies with a fast and simple […]

September 5, 2026
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Georgia-Based Primero Games Acquires Win Systems

Primero Games LLC, a provider of gaming content, technology, and products, has acquired the Gaming Division of Win Systems, including its Gold Club electronic roulette business. The acquisition will expand Primeros international presence, and product portfolio. It adds established slot and electronic roulette products, manufacturing capabilities and gaming operations across Latin America and the Caribbean. […]

September 5, 2026
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Factory Appoints Francesca LaBianca as Chief Operating Officer

Factory, a company focused on self-improving software development, has appointed Francesca LaBianca as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). She is the first executive to take on the role at the company. LaBianca first worked with Factory while at Mantis Venture Capital, where she led the firm’s investment in the company. She later joined Factory […]

September 5, 2026
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CauzzyAI Announces Strategic Partnership With Unilever Prestige

CauzzyAI has announced a strategic partnership with Unilever Prestige to bring its Enterprise AI platform into the Unilever Prestige portfolio. The partnership supports Unilever Prestige’s goal of becoming an AI-focused business by using AI across daily operations. The technology will help speed up innovation, simplify complex processes, and enable teams to make faster and better-informed […]

September 5, 2026
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Colorado-Based Laird Superfood Appoints Mark Johnson as CFO

Laird Superfood has appointed Mark Johnson as it’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 1, 2026. Johnson will report to CEO Jason Vieth. In his new role, Johnson will serve as the company’s principal financial and accounting officer, overseeing its financial and accounting functions. Mark Johnson brings more than 25 years of finance leadership […]

September 5, 2026
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Hi Rasmus Receives $50M Investment from Updata Partners

Hi Rasmus, a Nashville, TN-based provider of an ABA-first clinical technology platform for behavioral health providers, has received a $50m strategic minority investment from Updata Partners. The company will use the investment to strengthen product innovation, AI capabilities, enterprise solutions, integrations, clinical outcomes, and research while expanding its team and infrastructure. Funding Snapshot Metric Details […]

September 5, 2026
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