#acquisition

➤ Inveniam Capital Partners is set to acquire MANTRA by June 30, 2026, merging regulated blockchain infrastructure with AI-ready private market data. ➤ The deal follows a $20 million investment and the successful launch of NVNM Chain, a Layer 2 solution built by both companies. ➤ MANTRA's VASP license from Dubai's VARA provides a regulated foundation for the combined entity, aiming to create a 'Bloomberg + NYSE' layer for private markets.

➤ Inveniam Capital Partners plans to acquire MANTRA, integrating MANTRA's regulated RWA blockchain infrastructure with Inveniam's AI-ready private-market data systems. ➤ The acquisition aims to combine MANTRA's existing ecosystem (brand, team, chain, token) with Inveniam's NVNM Chain, focusing on trusted data provenance for AI and institutional investors. ➤ The deal emphasizes operational continuity to maintain community confidence and product momentum, positioning the combined entity as a unified platform for global private markets.

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➤ Aditya Birla Group is reportedly the frontrunner to acquire Shell Plc's Indian renewable power producer, Sprng Energy, for approximately $1.8 billion. ➤ Shell is in initial discussions with potential partners for Sprng Energy, which has a current operational capacity of 2.3 GW and plans to expand to 10 GW by 2030. ➤ This potential sale aligns with Shell's broader strategy to divest from renewable energy assets and refocus on its higher-return fossil fuel business.

➤ Blockworks has acquired its competitor Messari for over $10 million, a significant discount from its 2022 valuation of $300 million, reflecting industry consolidation pressures. ➤ The acquisition aims to combine Blockworks' strengths in issuer disclosure and compliance with Messari's comprehensive data and API capabilities to create a unified 'source of truth' for the on-chain market. ➤ This consolidation highlights a trend in the crypto data infrastructure sector, driven by a prolonged bear market and the increasing demand for standardized data and compliance tools as institutions accelerate their on-chain presence.