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Procare Solutions Acquires Playground, Combining Industry Leading Expertise with Innovative, AI-Powered Child Care Technology

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DENVER, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Procare Solutions, a leader in AI-enabled child care management software, trusted by more than 40,000 centers nationwide, announced today it has acquired Playground, a modern, all-in-one child care management platform recognized for its intuitive design, top-rated customer support and AI-powered tools, including Camber, the first AI assistant purpose-built for child care.

“For more than three decades, Procare has delivered solutions that support the care, safety and education of young children,” said Joe Gomes, President & CEO of Procare Solutions. “Our industry continues to evolve, and we must continue to invest in innovative solutions that support this mission. Playground brings the full scope of child care operations into a single platform, with integrated marketing and enrollment tools to help drive center growth, an AI assistant to ease administrative work and robust financial management for billing, subsidies and payroll. It is exactly the kind of forward-looking innovation we want to bring to our customers, and an important step in continuing to invest in what is next for child care.”

“Playground was built to help child care leaders solve the challenges that matter most,” said Daniel Andrews, Co-Founder & CEO of Playground. “Joining forces with Procare gives more centers nationwide access to the tools we have worked so hard to create, backed by the scale, reach and 30-year track record of a trusted industry leader. We are excited to scale this impact and enhance the thoughtful design, product focus and responsiveness our customers love.”

“We’re excited that Playground is now part of Procare’s family of solutions. Whether customers currently use Procare’s or Playground’s software, nothing changes today. Our customers will continue to use the same products they use today, work with the same teams and operate exactly as they do now, with no action required,” added Gomes.

Procare has continued to invest in innovation with the recent launch of RoomRunner, an AI-powered enrollment planning tool. The addition of Playground builds on that momentum, expanding Procare’s capabilities and furthering its investment in the future of child care.

About Procare Solutions 

Procare Solutions is a leading child care management software provider, trusted by more than 40,000 centers nationwide. For over 30 years, Procare Solutions has been dedicated to empowering early childhood educators by building solutions to enhance the care, safety and education of children.  Procare Solutions is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Fortune 500. For more information about Procare Solutions and its offerings, please visit www.ProcareSolutions.com.

About Playground

Playground is a modern, all-in-one child care management platform trusted by more than 5,000 child care programs nationwide. Known for its intuitive design, AI-powered tools, and top-rated customer support, Playground was founded by Daniel Andrews, Josh Andrews and Sasha Reiss and is headquartered in New York, New York.

www.tryplayground.com

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BGL Welcomes Tyler Leung as Managing Director in Technology Investment Banking

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This addition expands the firm’s vertical software expertise into insurance and construction

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler Leung as Managing Director within its Technology investment banking vertical. Tyler brings extensive vertical software M&A and capital markets expertise and will establish and lead the firm’s investment banking activities in Insurance Software and Construction Software.

This addition expands the firm’s vertical software expertise into insurance and construction.

“We’re excited to welcome Tyler to BGL as we continue to expand our vertical software coverage with the addition of the insurance and construction verticals,” said Scott Mattson, Head of BGL’s Technology vertical. “His deep sector expertise, long-standing relationships, and extensive transaction experience will be valuable as AI, digitalization, and automation increasingly transform these markets.”

Over the course of his career, Tyler has served as a strategic advisor to corporate and private equity clients on technology M&A and financing transactions. Prior to joining BGL, he spent more than a decade at Rothschild & Co, where he helped grow the U.S. Technology investment banking franchise and West Coast presence. He has significant experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, take-private transactions, cross-border transactions, capital raises, IPOs, and other strategic transactions.

“BGL’s commitment to providing bespoke strategic advice and its rapidly growing Technology investment banking platform offer a strong foundation to advise clients across the insurance software and construction software markets,” said Tyler, who is based in Los Angeles. “I’m thrilled to join BGL at a time of strong momentum across the firm and look forward to continuing to help clients navigate their most important strategic and financial decisions.”

Tyler earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital marketsfinancial restructuringsbusiness valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com

Industry Contacts:

Scott Mattson
Head of Technology
smattson@bglco.com
917.242.4132

Tyler Leung
Managing Director
Technology
tleung@bglco.com
310.525.5189 

Media Contact:

Kaylyn R. Hlavaty
Communications Manager
216.920.6622
khlavaty@bglco.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Combination Wok & Grill Cooking Device (BKC-994)

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “I thought there should be a way to cook with a wok and a grill in one convenient unit,” said an inventor, from Aurora, Texas, “so I invented the COWBOY WOK & GRILL. My design enables you to cook meats, vegetables, scrambled eggs, and more!”

The patent-pending invention provides a multi-functional cooking apparatus. In doing so, it offers the functions of a grill and a wok. As a result, it increases convenience when cooking a variety of items. It also saves time and effort. The invention features a compact and adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. Additionally, a prototype is available.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-BKC-994, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Tembo launches market-leading 5.5% Cash ISA for homebuyers and remortgagers

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New HomeSaver® Cash ISA offers a boosted 5.5% AER to customers who buy, move or remortgage through Tembo

New Cash ISA offers a market-leading 5.5% AER (variable), including a conditional mortgage bonus, for savers planning to buy their first home, move or remortgageA saver with a £30,000 balance could earn more than £250 extra interest over one year compared with the next best rate currently availableNo cap on transfers-in or existing ISA balances, giving customers the opportunity to earn the boosted rate on larger sums

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –Tembo, the award-winning mortgage and savings platform, has launched its HomeSaver Cash ISA®, offering a market-leading 5.5% AER (variable) to savers who go on to buy, move home or remortgage through Tembo.

The account combines a 2.8% AER variable base rate with a 2.7% AER fixed conditional HomeSaver bonus, payable after 12 months when the customer completes a mortgage through Tembo within three years of opening the account.

Based on a £30,000 balance held for one year, Tembo calculates that savers could earn more than £250 in additional interest compared with the next best Cash ISA rate currently available.*

Unlike many headline savings deals, there is no cap on ISA transfers-in or existing ISA balances, meaning customers transferring Cash ISA savings built up over previous tax years can earn the boosted rate on a substantially larger balance than just the current annual ISA allowance.

Customers also have unlimited access to their savings without penalties.

Richard Dana, founder and CEO of Tembo, said: “Getting the best possible return on your savings can make a real difference when buying a new home. Our HomeSaver® Cash ISA is designed to make your money work harder, while also giving customers support when they’re ready to make their plans a reality. Savers get a competitive tax-free return, complete flexibility over their money and access to Tembo’s award-winning mortgage advice when they’re ready to buy, move or remortgage.”

How the Tembo HomeSaver Cash ISA® works

Customers can open an account and deposit up to their remaining annual ISA allowance, or transfer existing Cash ISA balances held elsewhere.

They earn a 2.8% AER variable base rate, paid monthly, while building a 2.7% AER fixed (conditional) HomeSaver bonus over 12 months.

Customers who complete a purchase, home move or remortgage using Tembo’s award-winning mortgage service within three years of opening the account qualify for the bonus, which is paid into their Cash ISA after the 12-month bonus period.

The account offers unlimited withdrawals without penalties, while Tembo’s mortgage advice is fee-free.

Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £120,000 per person, per authorised firm.

For more information about Tembo, please visit: www.tembomoney.com

*Rate comparison accurate as of 1 September 2026 and based on a £30,000 balance held for one year. Shows Tembo HomeSaver® Cash ISA (5.5% AER variable) versus Trading212’s Cash ISA accessed via MoneySavingExpert (4.61% AER variable).

Terms and conditions

Tembo’s HomeSaver Cash ISA offers 5.5% AER (variable), including conditional bonuses. This comprises a 2.8% AER variable base rate and a conditional one-year 2.7% AER fixed HomeSaver bonus, payable after 12 months if the customer completes a mortgage through Tembo Money Limited within three years of opening the account. The account must remain open until the bonus is paid. One HomeSaver bonus is payable per mortgage. Full terms and conditions apply.

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