Today’s M&A deals include announcements on Ripple Labs, GTreasury, Authenticom, iSky, Irth Solutions, Borealis Software, among others.
Ripple Labs acquires GTreasury for $1B
Ripple Labs has announced the $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury marking its strategic expansion from cross-border payments into corporate treasury management. The deal enables Ripple to integrate its blockchain capabilities—including real-time settlement, reduced FX costs, and tokenized assets—into a multitrillion-dollar treasury management market. GTreasury’s 1,000+ enterprise clients and long-standing corporate finance expertise provide Ripple a platform to increase enterprise adoption of digital assets. This acquisition strengthens Ripple’s positioning against SWIFT, Visa, and other global payment providers exploring stablecoins, offering a first-mover advantage in blockchain-enabled treasury solutions while advancing its full-stack fintech platform strategy.
Authenticom acquires automotive division from iSky
Authenticom acquired iSky’s automotive experience division to strengthen its software offerings for the automotive sector. The deal allows Authenticom to integrate specialized fleet and dealer management tools into its broader connectivity and data automation platform. By leveraging iSky’s technology, Authenticom aims to enhance vehicle data access, streamline operations, and improve client digital experience. This strategic acquisition positions Authenticom to deliver more comprehensive solutions to automotive clients, innovate in connected vehicle services, and accelerate adoption of automated data and workflow solutions in fleet and dealership operations.
Irth Solutions acquires Borealis Software
TPG Capital-backed Irth Solutions acquired Borealis Software, a stakeholder and community engagement platform, to expand its ESG and corporate responsibility capabilities. The acquisition enables Irth to integrate Borealis’ solutions into its sustainability-focused software suite, enhancing digital tools for stakeholder management, reporting, and engagement analytics. Strategically, this deal positions Irth to capitalize on growing corporate ESG compliance demands, offering innovative data-driven engagement solutions. The integration of Borealis’ technology strengthens Irth’s market presence in the social responsibility software sector while enabling clients to optimize community, environmental, and stakeholder programs effectively.
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