Makersite Acquires Siemens' SiGREEN Carbon Footprint Platform
Supply chain data firm Makersite announced the acquisition of SiGREEN, Siemens' product carbon footprint and supply chain data exchange platform. The deal expands Makersite's product carbon footprint and Scope 3 capabilities, strengthening its AI‑powered sustainability solutions for manufacturers. Deal value was not disclosed.
Happy Plant Protein Raises $2.0M Pre‑seed Round Led by Nordic Foodtech VC
Finnish food‑tech startup Happy Plant Protein announced it has closed a €1.8 million (~$2.0 million) pre‑seed round, led by Nordic Foodtech VC with participation from Butterfly Ventures and a Business Finland grant. The funding will be used to develop and license its...
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AfDB Approves $200M Loan to Nigeria's D‑VIBE Fiber Expansion Project
The African Development Bank approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria’s Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D‑VIBE) project, known as Project Bridge, to expand the country’s fiber‑optic network. The funding will help extend Nigeria’s national fiber backbone from about...
IDB Invest Raises $28M via Eighth Local‑currency Bond in Paraguay to Fund Banco Familiar Loan
IDB Invest issued a 180 billion guaraníes (~$28 million) six‑year local‑currency bond in Paraguay, with proceeds earmarked for a senior loan to Banco Familiar to expand credit for micro‑entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bond was placed with a diversified base of local...
Convelio Raises Series C Funding to Expand AI-Powered Logistics
Convelio, a technology-enabled fine art logistics and storage firm, announced a Series C funding round led by a French entrepreneurial dynasty, with participation from Forestay, Mundi Ventures and Acton Capital. The terms were undisclosed. The capital will be used to...
TCS Secures $1B Investment From TPG to Boost AI Data Centre Strategy
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced it has secured a $1 billion investment from private equity firm TPG to advance its AI data centre strategy, including the Hypervault business. The funding will support scaling AI infrastructure, with OpenAI slated as the first...
Equity Methods to Acquire Equity Plan Solutions in Strategic Deal
Equity Methods, a valuation and HR advisory firm backed by private equity firm HGGC, announced on April 14, 2026 that it will acquire consultancy Equity Plan Solutions. The acquisition aims to broaden Equity Methods' equity compensation services and strengthen its...
Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II to Combine with Trasteel Holding in $1.3B Deal
Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II (ticker SZZL), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with Trasteel Holding in a transaction valued at $1.3 billion. The merger will take Trasteel public via the SPAC combination.
United Properties Secures $47M Refinancing From Mesa West Capital
United Properties refinanced its 274‑unit Bishop Momo apartment complex in Austin with a $47 million short‑term first‑mortgage loan originated by Mesa West Capital. The financing, arranged by Newmark, will support the property’s next stage of ownership. The deal was reported on April 14, 2026.
Invel Real Estate Secures $71.5M Financing Facility From UniCredit to Scale YellowSquare
Italian private equity firm Invel Real Estate has secured a €65 million ($71.5 million) financing facility from UniCredit to fund the expansion of its hostel operator YellowSquare across Italy. The loan will support the acquisition and development of over 2,000 additional beds,...
Deteqt Raises $5M Seed Round Led by Main Sequence
Australian defence startup Deteqt, a University of Sydney spin‑out developing diamond‑on‑silicon quantum chips, closed a $5 million seed round. The round was led by Main Sequence with participation from ATP Fund, BOKA Capital, Beaten Zone Venture Partners, Uniseed and Sydney Uni....
American Industrial Partners to Acquire Avanos Medical in $1.272B Take Private Deal
American Industrial Partners' affiliates have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Avanos Medical in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $1.272 billion. Avanos shareholders will receive $25 per share, a 72.1% premium, and the company will be taken private and delisted...
Dwelly Acquires Eden Harper, Expanding Into London Lettings Market
Dwelly has completed its third acquisition of the year, buying London lettings agency Eden Harper and adding around 250 fully managed properties to its portfolio. The deal marks Dwelly’s first entry into the London rental market and was brokered by...
Karman Industries Closes $20M Series A to Scale Data‑Center Cooling
Los Angeles‑based Karman Industries announced the closing of a $20 million Series A round led by Riot Ventures. The funding will be used to scale production at its Gigawerx factory and accelerate deployment of its data‑center cooling technology. The round highlights investor...
MCR Property Group Launches $188M Hospitality Platform Anchored by $154M Acquisition of Four London Hotels
UK real‑estate developer MCR Property Group announced the launch of a new hospitality platform in central London, deploying £150 million (≈$188 million). The platform is anchored by a £123 million (≈$154 million) acquisition of four assets – Ashburn Hotel, Ashburn Court, Chesham Court and...
Clean Food Group Secures $6.5M Investment to Scale Yeast‑based Oils
Clean Food Group has raised £4.5 million ($5.6 million) in equity from Clean Growth Fund and New Agrarian, plus a £700,000 ($0.9 million) non‑dilutive grant from Innovate UK. The funding will accelerate the ramp‑up of its world‑largest yeast‑based oils and fats facility in Knowsley,...
Northwood Chelmsford Acquires Zoe Napier Group
Northwood Chelmsford, part of The Property Franchise Group, has completed the acquisition of the Zoe Napier Group, a specialist agency for high‑value homes in Essex. The deal adds the luxury property brand to Northwood’s portfolio alongside WN Properties and Northwood Bespoke, with...
One Four Nine Group Acquires Mowatt Financial Planning, Boosting AUA to $2.75B
One Four Nine Group completed the acquisition of York‑based Mowatt Financial Planning, fully funded by Copper Street Capital. The deal raises the group's total assets under advice to about $2.75 billion.
NewHold Investment Corp. IV Prices $175M IPO
NewHold Investment Corp. IV announced the pricing of its $175 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker NHIVU on April 15, 2026. The SPAC, focused on industrial and business‑services acquisitions, expects the offering to close...
Performance Shipping Sells Aframax P Aliki to Trafigura Maritime Logistics for $42.65M
Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has agreed to sell its 2010-built Aframax vessel P Aliki to Trafigura Maritime Logistics for $42.65 million. The transaction, expected to close by Q3 2026 after the vessel's charter ends, will be used to...
QuasarEdge Acquisition Corp Prices $100M IPO
QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: QRED.U) announced the pricing of its $100 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on the NYSE on April 15, 2026. The SPAC, led by Chairwoman Qi Gong, expects the offering to close...
TPG to Acquire Learfield in Roughly $2 Billion Deal
Alternative asset manager TPG has agreed to acquire college multimedia rights firm Learfield in a transaction valued at roughly $2 billion. The deal follows Learfield’s recent debt restructuring and will bring its extensive college sports media portfolio under TPG’s sports investment...
Aura Aero Secures Undisclosed Funding From French Tech Souveraineté Fund, European Innovation Council Fund, Safran Corporate Ventures and Others
Aura Aero announced a new funding round backed by the French Tech Souveraineté fund (Bpifrance), the European Innovation Council Fund, Safran Corporate Ventures, Blast, Innovacom, Florida Opportunity Fund and EDF Group. The undisclosed capital will support the first flight of...
Dominus Capital Closes $640M Fourth Flagship Private Equity Fund, Exceeding $500M Target
Dominus Capital announced the final close of its fourth flagship private equity fund, raising over $640 million, surpassing its $500 million target. The fund will be used to pursue new investment opportunities across North America. The close marks a strong...
NorthBay Health to Acquire Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Definitive Agreement
Providence announced a definitive agreement for NorthBay Health to acquire the nonprofit Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa Valley. No financial terms were disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026 pending regulatory...
Aksìa-Backed Fornaio Del Casale Acquires Three Add‑on Companies
Italian bakery group Fornaio del Casale, backed by private equity firm Aksìa, announced the acquisition of three add‑on businesses to expand its product portfolio and market reach. The deals were disclosed without financial terms.
Blackstone Files for IPO of New Data Center Acquisition Vehicle
Blackstone has filed for an initial public offering to launch a new data center acquisition vehicle, aiming to raise capital for acquiring and operating data center assets. The filing was announced on April 13, 2026, marking the firm's expansion into...
Critical Loop Raises $26M to Accelerate Flexible Power Expansion
Critical Loop announced a $26 million funding round, bringing its total committed capital to $49 million. The round, comprising equity and debt, was backed by major infrastructure and climate‑focused investors and will fund the expansion of its modular microgrid solutions across industrial...
ViaQuatro Secures $250M Debt Financing From Caixa for São Paulo Metro Extension
ViaQuatro, the operator of São Paulo’s Line 4, signed a Reais 1.25 bn ($250 m) financing agreement with government‑owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal to fund a two‑station, 3.3 km extension of the line. The deal, announced on April 13 2026, also involves a concession extension and additional funding from...
Citius TransNet Investment Trust Launches $133M IPO on April 17
Citius TransNet Investment Trust announced a $133M initial public offering with a price band of $1.20 per unit. The IPO will open on April 17 and close on April 21, with proceeds earmarked for acquiring stakes in SRPL Roads Private...
Wise Plc Announces Nasdaq IPO Scheduled for May 11, 2026
Wise Plc, the UK‑based money‑transfer company, announced it will shift its primary listing from London to Nasdaq, with the US IPO slated for May 11, 2026. The move follows a 24% jump in fourth‑quarter income and aims to boost its...
Cookiy AI Secures $7M+ Pre-Seed Funding From Liquid2, Converge, GoAhead, and UpHonest
San Francisco‑based Cookiy AI announced the closing of an oversubscribed pre‑seed round of more than $7 million, backed by investors Liquid2, Converge, GoAhead and UpHonest. The capital will fuel the launch of its new user‑research suite that lets AI platforms conduct...
Adams Street Raises $7.5B for Senior Direct Lending Fund
Adams Street, a middle-market alternatives firm, closed its Private Credit III fund, raising $7.5B in senior direct lending capital. The fund will expand the firm's direct lending platform globally, targeting middle-market borrowers. The closing marks a significant addition to the...
Toro Development Company and Ascentris Secure $90M Construction Loan for Medley Encore
Toro Development Company (TDC) and its capital partner Ascentris have closed a $90 million construction loan to fund the second phase of the Medley mixed‑use project in Johns Creek, known as Encore. The financing will support the addition of seven new...
Somnigroup International to Acquire Leggett & Platt in $2.5B All-Stock Deal
Somnigroup International Inc announced a merger agreement to acquire Leggett & Platt, Inc. in an all‑stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion, with Leggett & Platt shareholders receiving 0.1455 Somnigroup shares per share. The deal, backed by advisors J.P. Morgan and Goldman...
Archangel Lightworks Raises $12.7M Series A to Scale Optical Ground Infrastructure
Archangel Lightworks, a free‑space optical communications specialist, closed a £10 million (≈$12.7 million) Series A round led by Santander Alternative Investments, with participation from the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Blackfinch Ventures, Oxford Capital, Lycka Limited and Oxford Science Enterprises. The funding will...
Ashurst and Perkins Coie Approve $2.8bn Merger to Form Top‑20 Global Law Firm
Ashurst and Perkins Coie have formally approved their merger, creating a combined firm with over 3,000 lawyers and roughly $2.8 bn in revenue. The new Ashurst Perkins Coie will be led by co‑CEOs Paul Jenkins and Bill Malley and is expected to close in...
Mineros S.A. Completes Acquisition of AngloGold Ashanti Colombia
Mineros S.A. announced that it closed the acquisition of 100% of AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.S. on April 13, 2026, adding an exploration-stage gold project in Tolima, Colombia to its portfolio. The deal, originally announced in March, was completed on the previously announced...
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Citizens Energy Secures $560M State Loan for Lebanon Water Supply Program
Citizens Energy Group will finance a $560 million water supply plan for Lebanon, Indiana, using loans from the state’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The project will deliver up to 25 million gallons of water per day to support a $10 billion Meta...
Hardee’s Reopens 15 Locations After Acquiring ARC Burger Franchise Outlets
Hardee’s Restaurants announced it has reopened 15 former ARC Burger franchise locations in Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina, converting them to corporate‑owned restaurants. The move follows a legal dispute that led to the closure of 77 ARC Burger sites in December 2025, and...
PH7 Technologies Closes $32M Series B Round, Adds $7.5M Venture Debt
Vancouver-based pH7 Technologies announced the close of its Series B financing, raising nearly $32 million in equity and securing $7.5 million in venture debt from RBCx, bringing total financing to over $39 million. The round was led by Fine Structure Ventures with participation...
Sovereign Partners, HudsonPoint Capital to Acquire 575 Fifth Avenue Building for $385M
Real estate investment firms Sovereign Partners and HudsonPoint Capital have signed a contract to purchase the 544,000‑square‑foot 575 Fifth Avenue office tower from Beacon Capital Partners and MetLife for approximately $385 million. The transaction, announced on April 13 2026, marks a change of...
OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners Acquires Armstrong & Sinoff Financial
OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners announced the acquisition of Armstrong & Sinoff Financial, a Northwestern Mutual‑affiliated advisory firm managing $425 million in client assets. The deal enables OnePoint to open a regional hub in Orlando and supports its $5 billion inorganic growth target...
Intel to Buy Back Half of Irish Plant From Apollo for $14.2B
Intel Corp. announced it will pay $14.2 billion to acquire half of a semiconductor plant in Ireland from private‑equity firm Apollo Global Management, marking a major asset acquisition as part of its turnaround strategy.
Bullish Invests in Singing Pastures to Scale Meat Snack Brand
Bullish, a consumer investment and marketing firm, announced an undisclosed investment in Singing Pastures, a woman‑owned meat snack brand. The funding will help the company expand its high‑protein snack line, which is already in over 800 U.S. retail locations and...
Quartzy Secures $23M Funding to Accelerate Life Sciences Procurement Platform
Quartzy announced a $23 million funding round backed by Avenue Capital Group and BroadOak Capital Partners to expand its life sciences procurement platform. The capital will be used to enhance its software capabilities, grow its supplier ecosystem, and accelerate go‑to‑market...
FruBon Raises Undisclosed Funding Round From Fireside Ventures, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and Angel Investors
Indian dairy and ice‑cream brand FruBon, operated by Dev Milk Foods, announced it has closed an undisclosed funding round backed by Fireside Ventures, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and a group of angel investors. The capital will be used to expand...
Hitachi Rail Announces Acquisition of Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire Clever Devices, a provider of intelligent transportation solutions with projected 2026 revenues of $220 million. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year and will expand Hitachi Rail's digital mobility...
UK State-Backed Fund Nest Invests £450mn ($563M) in US Private Credit
UK state-backed fund Nest has committed £450 million (about $563 million) to invest in US private credit assets. The allocation signals a major push by the fund into the American debt market, supporting private credit opportunities.
MSN Holdings Leads $21.5M Funding Round in Defence AI Startup Tsecond.ai
MSN Holdings, the family office of Indian industrialist Manish Nuwal, led a funding round in edge AI and data infrastructure startup Tsecond.ai, investing over $21.5 million across multiple tranches. The capital will support Tsecond.ai’s growth in defence, aerospace, and mission‑critical...