Today’s M&A deals include announcements on Inferenz, Dandy, Duco, Tekpon, School Specialty, among others.
Inferenz Acquires Caregence
Inferenz, a data and AI services company, acquired Caregence, an agentic AI healthcare platform, to unify advanced AI capabilities with healthcare workflows. The combination enhances solutions for health systems, payers, and providers across patient onboarding, revenue cycle, and clinical workflows. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition supports Inferenz’s goal of delivering integrated, scalable AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Dandy Acquires Neem
Dandy acquired Neem, a dental practice management software provider, to strengthen its digital dentistry platform. Neem’s product development and engineering skills will accelerate innovation across Dandy’s ecosystem, which includes intraoral scanning, AI, and precision manufacturing. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition supports Dandy’s strategy to streamline dental operations and deliver more advanced digital tools.
Duco Acquires Nurdle AI
Duco acquired Nurdle AI to expand its AI safety and security offerings. The deal brings Nurdle’s synthetic data generation, data labeling, and AI deployment capabilities into Duco’s AI assurance network. Terms were not disclosed. This strengthens Duco’s ability to support secure, compliant enterprise-scale AI adoption and aligns with its strategy to lead responsible AI deployment.
Tekpon Acquires TNW
Tekpon acquired The Next Web (TNW) from The Financial Times to revitalize the tech media and events brand. Terms were not disclosed. Tekpon plans to reinvest in editorial, events, and community platforms to support startups and technology creators and integrate TNW into its software marketplace ecosystem.
School Specialty Acquires Nasco Education
School Specialty acquired Nasco Education U.S., a developer of hands-on instructional materials for K–12. Terms were not disclosed. The deal broadens School Specialty’s product catalog and enhances procurement efficiencies. Nasco’s specialized resources in science, math, and arts complement School Specialty’s portfolio, strengthening its national market position.
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