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Last updated: March 18, 2026, 10:30 PM ET

Private Equity Deal Activity

Southfield-backed Franchise FastLane continued its sector consolidation strategy by acquiring Franchise Creator, a specialized consulting firm, signaling sustained private equity interest in the fragmented franchise development space. This M&A action follows a recent surge in public market appetite for specialized tech, as shares of defense AI firm Swarmer soared 520% on its Nasdaq debut, potentially clearing the path for a wave of similar defense technology companies seeking initial public offerings Other Defense Tech IPOs.