EngageSmart, Inc. Price & Performance (ESMT)

Manychat, a leader in conversational AI for social platforms, has raised $140 million in growth capital, bringing its total funding to $163.3 million. The investment will support global expansion and AI innovation as social commerce surges, with Manychat powering messaging automation for over a million businesses worldwide.1

Numerous U.S. stocks underwent significant corporate actions, including reverse splits for companies like LQR House (1-for-35) and Blue Hat Interactive (1-for-100), as well as several delistings and liquidations. These moves reflect ongoing efforts by struggling firms to maintain compliance or restructure amid challenging market conditions.2

Heightened stock market volatility is fueling a surge in take-private deals for enterprise software firms. Private equity buyers are capitalizing on valuation mismatches and public market uncertainty, driving a wave of privatizations as companies seek stability and longer-term strategic flexibility away from public scrutiny.3