M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-10-22 |
| Target | Omnispace |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | Lynk |
| Sellers(s) |
Fortress
Columbia Capital |
| Deal Type | Merger |
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Lynk is a provider of a satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone system. Lynk's technology enables MNOs to provide their subscribers with connections from space for their unmodified mobile devices, enabling messaging, voice, and data services designed for both commercial and government applications. Lynk is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Merger M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Virginia M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 44.2B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Fortress is a public investment firm that manages hedge fund, credit, and private equity investments. Fortress' private equity practice primarily makes control-oriented investments in North American and Western European businesses with significant asset-bases and strong cash-flows. Fortress is open to investing in a wide range of sectors, however the Firm has tended towards capital intensive sectors. These include transportation, financials, senior living/healthcare, real estate, media & telecommunications, leisure and energy infrastructure. The pivate equity group also invests in publicly traded alternative investment vehicles, which Fortress refers to as 'castles' that primarily invest in real estate and real estate related debt. Fortress was formed in 1998 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 27 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Merger M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: Virginia M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 20 of 20 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-02 |
Island Energy
Kapolei, Hawaii, United States Island Energy is an integrated fuel logistics and infrastructure company, operating assets that support the State's energy supply chain. IES provides fuel storage, pipeline transport, and distribution services to major commercial customers, including airlines, utilities, retailers, and government customers. The Company operates a retail fuel station network, consisting of 50 Texaco service stations and convenience stores. Island Energy is based in Kapolei, Hawaii. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 |
Ripple
San Francisco, California, United States Ripple provides blockchain-based financial technology solutions for global payments, digital asset custody, and tokenization. The Company’s products enable financial institutions, payment providers, and digital banks to facilitate cross-border transactions, manage digital assets, and integrate stablecoin and liquidity management tools into their operations. Ripple was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.1B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Columbia Capital is a growth capital firm focused on the IT sector. The Firm looks to commit $15 to $40 million to growth stage North American and Western European companies operating in the enterprise IT, internet infrastructure, and mobile communications sectors. Columbia Capital was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 7 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Type: Merger M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Virginia M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 |
Vela
Hoofddorp, Netherlands Vela develops, owns, and operates purpose-built, carrier-neutral submarine cable landing stations and connected data centers to boost network resiliency and create hubs of global connectivity. Vela was founded in 2024 and is based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
