BlackRock to Acquire Preqin

BlackRock, Inc. has agreed to acquire Preqin, a leading independent provider of private markets data for £2.55 billion or approximately $3.2 billion in cash. Bringing together Preqin’s data and research tools with Aladdin’s complementary workflow capabilities in a unified platform will create a preeminent private markets technology and data provider. The acquisition adds a highly complementary data business to BlackRock’s investment technology, marking a strategic expansion into the fast-growing private markets data segment. Private markets...

Matt Murphy Promoted to Chief Executive Officer at FrontStream

FrontStream Holdings, known for its market leadership in payment solutions and charitable giving, is proud to announce the promotion of Matt Murphy to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Paul Plaia, who will continue to support the organization as a senior advisor. Matt joined FrontStream in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “Having worked side-by-side with our team over the last three years, I’m humbled by what we’ve accomplished so far and excited to continue...

Agora Secures $34M Series B Funding

Agora, a leading innovator in real estate investment management solutions, announced the successful completion of its $34 million Series B funding round, led by Israel-based growth fund Qumra Capital, along with Insight Partners and Aleph. The investment will enable Agora to accelerate its expansion efforts and further enhance its innovative product offerings. “We are thrilled to secure this significant investment, which is a testament to the strength of our platform and the promise it holds for reinvigorating...

Dechert adds Neel Maitra as a partner in financial services practice

Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Neel Maitra as a partner in its financial services practice group, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in fintech, cryptocurrency, broker-dealer and securities regulatory compliance. Mr. Maitra will join the firm’s Washington D.C. office. “The arrival of Neel is testament to the growth and innovation of our financial services practice and the firm at large,” said Dave Forti, co-chair of Dechert. “Providing the full spectrum of services for asset managers and financial institutions is...

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