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2026-10-28

Seattle farmworker payroll startup Ganaz acquired as CEO Hannah Freeman steps awayNewsExcerpt

GeekWire

Report on Beacon Holdings' acquisition of Ganaz, citing the founder's post.

Beacon Software

2026-06-09

Startup Beacon Software Raises $225 Million to Expand Venture Roll-Up StrategyNewsExcerpt

Sarah Klearman · The Wall Street Journal

Headline reports a $225 million round; visible text describes permanent ownership and more than 30 acquisitions.

Beacon Software

2026-03-10

Meta Veteran and Sequoia Partner Aim to Raise Over $1 Billion for New FirmNewsExcerpt

Bloomberg

Reported $1 billion-plus fundraising target; completion unverified.

Ithaca Holdings

2025-11-04

Beacon Software raises $250 million to fund ‘anti-private equity’ AI roll-upsNewsExcerpt

Krystal Hu · Reuters

Reports a $250 million Series B; founder expected it to be the last round.

Beacon Software