Ex-Noblesville businessman faces federal money-laundering indictment
Former AurumXchange operator Maximiliano Pilipis faces multiple charges related to what prosecutors say was his operation of an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange.
Susan Orr
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Technology job market status: Better but not great
More than two years into a tech-sector downturn, people in touch with Indiana’s tech job market say they’re seeing signs of better days ahead. But, they add, no one should expect a return to the red-hot job market that preceded the current slump.
High Alpha makes first investment out of new $125M fund
Founded in 2009, Paccurate is a parcel intelligence platform that helps businesses pack their shipments more efficiently, saving up to 15% on transportation costs and reducing their carbon footprints.
Allison Transmission investing $100M-plus to expand production in India
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission plans to add 200,000 square feet to its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, the company announced Thursday, doubling its manufacturing footprint at the site.
Fishers-based Qumulex acquired by Texas company
Fishers-based Qumulex offers cloud-based video surveillance and access control systems for businesses. The company has been acquired by Texas-based Synerion USA Inc.
Indianapolis-based Deflecto acquired for $103.7 million
Indianapolis-based Deflecto, which describes itself as the world’s leading maker of chair mats, bicycle reflectors and dryer venting supplies, has been acquired by New York City-based Acacia Research Corp.
Banks see the ‘mass affluent’ as hot prospects worth enticing offers
A dramatic shift in cash offers—one-time cash incentives banks offer to new customers—is an example of how keen banks are to land the mass affluent
Report: Venture funding in state’s tech sector sank in 3Q
While not unusual for venture funding in a third quarter, the latest investments totaled a small fraction of what Indiana tech firms received in both the first and second quarters of this year.
Indianapolis-based SBC Wealth Management merged into NYC firm
SBC, founded in 1983, is now part of New York City-based Cerity Partners, which has dozens of offices around the U.S. and about $104 billion in assets under management.
Carmel-based investment firm closes on $250M fund
CID Capital recently closed on its fourth investment fund, which brought in $250 million—significantly more than the $200 million the firm had been targeting.
Goals unmet, Infosys tight-lipped about future of campus
The company’s west-side, three-story, 160,000-square-foot building near Indianapolis International Airport, is more eye-catching than the airport parking lot that previously occupied that spot. But Infosys isn’t talking about what it is or isn’t doing at the site.
Fishers-based Vibenomics branching out in pursuit of customers outside U.S.
The marketing tech firm, which counts some of America’s largest retailers as customers, is now working to replicate that success overseas.
Cincinnati-based investment bank opens Indianapolis office
Cincinnati-based ArkMalibu, which represents business owners who are looking to sell their companies, has opened an Indianapolis office that will be led by local entrepreneur Phil Daniels.
Carmel-based real estate tech firm Realync acquired
Realync, whose platform allows apartment managers to offer virtual property tours, has been acquired by Texas-based Grace Hill Inc.
Carmel software firm waging legal battle over its core product
Carmel-based Max Minds LLC is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal battle over the company’s core product—an online meeting platform called Alleo.
The Bee Corp. dissolves, but its technology lives on
The company’s signature technology, called Verifli, uses infrared imagery, data analytics and a smartphone app to determine the size of the bee colony inside a hive—a faster and less invasive method than manually inspecting the hive.
Indianapolis-based Greenwalt CPAs to merge with Cincinnati firm
Following the merger, which takes effect Jan. 1, Greenwalt will operate under the Barnes Dennig & Co. name.
Indianapolis aviation companies plan significant expansions
Dabico A-Bridge LLC and its parent company, Dabico Airport Solutions LLC, plan to expand their Indianapolis facilities and add another 151 jobs by the end of next year.
Global ride-sharing firm InDrive enters Indy market with twist on model
Indianapolis is the third U.S. market for InDrive, which allows riders and drivers to negotiate prices for specific trips via InDrive’s mobile app. It hopes to capture 25% to 30% of the local ride-hailing market before opening a physical office.
Indianapolis software firm OnBoard names new CEO
Indianapolis-based software company OnBoard has hired Marc Huffman, a 25-year industry veteran, to lead the company, succeeding founding CEO Paroon Chadha.