A new era for retail buying; London-based retail technology company Handshake raises $3.2M to scale AI-native platform
Handshake
Jun 1, 2026
Plug and Play Japan has completed the acquisition of a technology other platform business in Japan, for $38m. Plug and Play Japan acquisitions focus on supporting innovation and startup programs that connect emerging technology companies with corporate partners in the Japanese market. The platform acquisition strategy targets technology M&A opportunities by building deal flow and operational support for portfolio companies across Japan. As a private equity acquisition, the platform acquisition closed as a debut investment fund at JPY6bn, exceeding its fundraising target, with the platform acquisition model designed to scale Plug and Play Japan acquisitions over time.
Handshake
Jun 1, 2026
Topicus.com→ReadyTech
Jun 1, 2026
Cyient→TAO Digital
May 30, 2026
Cyient→TAO Digital Solutions
May 30, 2026
Autodesk→MaintainX
May 30, 2026