Keystone Group Acquires Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Keystone Group announced it has acquired the 378‑room Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The firm plans to rebrand the property as the Renaissance Indianapolis and undertake a two‑year renovation, adding a rooftop bar, upgraded rooms, and a skywalk connection to its nearby properties. The deal value was not disclosed.
Safepoint Holdings Inc. Seeks up to $283.3M in IPO
Safepoint Holdings Inc., a Tampa‑based specialty insurer, filed to raise up to $283.3 million by selling 6.24 million shares at $15‑$17 each in a U.S. IPO. The offering is being led by Deutsche Bank AG and Morgan Stanley, with pricing expected on...
Centri Business Consulting Secures $20M Credit Facility From Citizens Financial Group
Centri Business Consulting, a top‑200 accounting firm, has secured a $20 million credit facility from Citizens Financial Group to fund acquisitions, talent hires, and service expansion. The facility, announced on May 26 2026, provides flexible financing for the firm’s growth plan. Citizens Financial...
Rio Capital and Triangle Capital Group Acquire The Legacy Shopping Center From Santikos Real Estate Services
JLL Capital Markets negotiated the sale of The Legacy, a 353,000‑square‑foot lifestyle center in San Antonio. Rio Capital, partnered with Triangle Capital Group, purchased the property from Santikos Real Estate Services. The transaction was announced on May 26, 2026.
BrightNight Secures Debt Financing for 120 MW Frontier Solar PV Project in Kentucky
BrightNight's 120 MW Frontier Solar PV project in Kentucky has reached financial close, securing debt financing from a consortium of lenders including ING Capital LLC, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, and HSBC. The project, built under a Build‑Transfer Agreement with Louisville...
Octopus Apollo VCT Plc Issues 352,986 Shares at £0.491 Each
Octopus Apollo VCT plc announced the issuance and allotment of 352,986 ordinary shares at 49.1p per share on 26 May 2026, raising approximately £173,000 (≈$215,000). The shares were allocated to investors who opted for lower adviser fees, and the company plans to...
Jardines Buys I-MED Radiology Network for A$3.4bn From Permira
Jardine Matheson Holdings (Jardines) has agreed to acquire 100% of I‑MED Radiology Network, a leading diagnostic imaging and teleradiology provider, from Permira’s UK platform and other shareholders for an enterprise value of A$3.4 billion (US$2.4 billion).
Standard Chartered Issues $255M Green Wonton Bond to Finance Renewable Energy and Green Building Projects
Standard Chartered announced the issuance of a HKD 2 billion ($255 million) Green Wonton Bond, its first Hong Kong‑dollar bond, to fund renewable energy, green building and circular‑economy projects across Asia. The bond attracted strong demand, with an order book of over HKD 3.8 billion...
Safe Bulkers Makes a Splash at Athens Stock Exchange with Dual Listing
Safe Bulkers, a US-listed bulker owner, announced plans to pursue a dual listing on the Athens Stock Exchange, expanding its presence in the Greek market. The move follows the recent integration of the Greek Stock Exchange into Euronext and its...
Intrepid Metals Completes Acquisition of Tombstone South Property From New Empire Exploration
Intrepid Metals Corp. announced it has completed an amendment to its option agreement with New Empire Exploration LLC, acquiring a 100% interest in the Tombstone South property in Arizona. The deal involved a cash payment of $50,000 and the issuance...
AGF Management Invests $20M to Raise Stake in New Holland Capital to 50%
Toronto‑based AGF Management Limited announced it will convert its existing convertible note into equity and invest an additional $20 million USD in New York‑based hedge fund New Holland Capital (NHC), raising its economic ownership to 50% effective May 29, 2026. The move follows...
Goldenpeak Invests Majority Stake in Ampere Analysis
Goldenpeak has made a majority investment in Ampere Analysis, the London‑based media, games and sports data specialist, marking its first institutional backing. The funding will support Ampere’s next phase of growth, including product development, new datasets and targeted acquisitions.
CIM Group Closes $154M in Hotel Loans for Three Properties
CIM Group completed $154 million in whole‑loan financing for three hotel properties. The loans include $63 million for the Monterey Beach Hotel, $56 million for the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, and $35 million for the Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale West. Borrowers include Marcus...
Toptal Acquires Adeva to Expand Global IT Talent Network
Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce platform, announced the acquisition of Adeva, a global IT talent network. The deal expands Toptal’s talent capabilities and client reach, integrating Adeva’s vetted developers and consultants. No financial terms were disclosed.
Rajnandini Fashion India IPO Fully Subscribed on First Day, Raises $2.2M
Rajnandini Fashion India launched its IPO on May 26 2026, targeting $2.2 million (₹18.2 crore) and saw a 1.62× subscription on day 1, driven by QIBs and HNIs. The offering, priced at $0.71‑$0.76 per share (₹59‑₹63), was led by Seren Capital as book‑running lead manager.
Ecopetrol Launches Voluntary Tender Offer to Acquire 25% Stake in Brava Energia
Colombian state‑controlled oil company Ecopetrol announced a voluntary tender offer to purchase an additional 25% of Brazilian independent Brava Energia, aiming to raise its stake to 51% and secure voting control. The move marks a strategic push to expand Ecopetrol’s...
Canyon Code Raises $5M Pre-Seed Round Led by Cota Capital
AI startup Canyon Code announced the close of a $5 million pre‑seed funding round. The round was led by Cota Capital with participation from Newbuild Ventures and Blackhorn Ventures. The capital will be used to accelerate research and develop its workflow...
Avrea Raises $4.7M Pre‑seed Round Led by Earlybird to Reinvent CI/CD for AI Era
Avrea, a CI platform built for the agentic AI era, announced it has closed a $4.7 million pre‑seed round led by Earlybird. The funding will be used to expand the engineering team, broaden the platform beyond CI/CD runners, and accelerate go‑to‑market...
LightSpeed Photonics Raises $6.5M in Pre-Series A Round
Singapore-based LightSpeed Photonics announced the closing of a $6.5 million pre‑Series A funding round, bringing its total raised capital to $8.5 million. The round will support scaling production, expanding R&D, and establishing new facilities in India and the U.S. The company aims to...
LAFPP Commits Up to $40M to Spark Capital Funds
The Los Angeles County Employees' Pension Plan (LAFPP) announced a commitment of up to $40 million to two venture capital funds managed by Spark Capital. The pledge underscores LAFPP's focus on emerging managers and expands its private market exposure. The...
Revel and EQT‑Backed Voltera Announce Merger to Form Major EV Charging Network
Private‑equity‑backed Voltera and Revel Transit Inc. have agreed to merge their electric‑vehicle charging businesses, creating a combined entity under the Voltera brand that will operate over 1,000 charging stalls across 11 U.S. markets. EQT AB will be the majority owner...
OpenRouter Raises $113M in Growth-Stage Funding Led by CapitalG
OpenRouter, a marketplace for AI models, announced a $113 million funding round led by CapitalG, the investment arm of Alphabet. The round values the company at about $1.3 billion and will support its rapid growth, processing 25 trillion tokens weekly. The fundraising underscores...
Byzfunder to Raise $165M in Bonds via Asset Securitization
New York‑based Byzfunder announced a $165 million bond issuance, its first securitization transaction, slated to close on June 4. The deal will sell three tranches of Class A, B and C notes backed by a revolving pool of business loans and merchant advances.
v4c.ai Secures Series A Investment From Databricks Ventures and Tquila
v4c.ai, a Databricks services partner, announced a Series A investment led by Databricks Ventures and Tquila. The undisclosed funding adds v4c.ai to the Databricks Ventures portfolio and underscores its rapid growth in the data and AI space.
Zeron Raises $200 Million in Series B2 Funding Round to Accelerate Autonomous Truck Push
Chinese electric heavy‑duty truck startup Zeron completed a $200 million Series B2 funding round. Investors include Zijin Mining, Yankuang Capital, Sanhua Holding Group, Temasek and InnoVen Capital. The capital will fund expansion of Zeron’s autonomous‑driving truck business and its industrial logistics...
Cyient Semiconductors Raises $30M From Edelweiss at $500M Valuation
Cyient Semiconductors announced it has secured $30 million in financing from funds managed by EAAA India Alternatives Ltd (Edelweiss) and co‑investors, comprising $10 million equity at a $500 million post‑money valuation and $20 million structured debt. The capital will fund R&D for custom power...
GMS Acquires Four Sanctioned Container Ships for Recycling
Anil Sharma’s GMS has completed the acquisition of four post‑panamax container ships that were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, after receiving an OFAC licence. Ownership transferred to GMS‑linked entities as of Monday, and the vessels are being prepared for scrapping....
QatarEnergy Acquires Stakes in Three Uruguay Offshore Blocks From Shell's BG International
QatarEnergy announced the acquisition of participating interests in three offshore exploration blocks (OFF‑4, OFF‑2, OFF‑7) off Uruguay from BG International, a Shell subsidiary. The deal gives QatarEnergy an 18% stake in OFF‑4 and 30% stakes in OFF‑2 and OFF‑7, expanding...
SteelWave and Steerpoint Capital Acquire Simi Valley Town Center Mall
SteelWave, together with Steerpoint Capital, announced the acquisition of the Simi Valley Town Center mall, marking their first joint purchase under a partnership aimed at revitalizing underperforming retail assets. The partners plan to reposition the property into a mixed‑use community...
SSH Group Completes Acquisition of Elphinstone Mechanical Services
SSH Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Elphinstone Mechanical Services, a provider of heavy diesel maintenance, field services, shutdown support and workforce solutions. The deal strengthens SSH's Hire division and expands its capabilities in mechanical services. The acquisition...
Anupam Rasayan to Acquire up to 74.2% of Bliss GVS Pharma in $164M Deal
Anupam Rasayan India Ltd announced it will acquire a 43.3‑48.2% equity stake, up to 74.2% overall, in Mumbai‑based Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd for a reported ₹1,360 crore (≈ $164 million). The acquisition will be funded by a ₹300 crore term loan and a...
Allegiant Air Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Air has finalized its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, marking the first merger between two niche low‑cost carriers in the US. The deal consolidates the low‑cost carrier market following recent industry turbulence, including Spirit Airlines' shutdown. The acquisition was...
Alcolase Raises $1.65M Seed Round
Danish biotech startup Alcolase announced a €1.5 million ($1.65 million) seed round to develop its enzyme‑based supplement for ALDH2 deficiency. The round was backed by Ada Ventures, Delphinus Venture Capital, Antler, Manigoff Invest and several business angels. The funding will...
Aspial Lifestyle Completes $62M Private Placement
Aspial Lifestyle, a Singapore-listed consumer‑lifestyle group, completed a private placement of 149.3 million new shares at $0.29 per share, raising $44 million, and a preferential offering of 61.7 million shares for an additional $18 million, totaling $62 million. Institutional investors such as Eastspring Investments, ICH...
Tequipy Raises over $3.2M in Funding Round Led by Smedvig Ventures
Tequipy, a platform that automates global IT device logistics for companies in over 180 countries, announced it has raised over €3 million (approximately $3.2 million) in a funding round led by Smedvig Ventures, with participation from Manta Ray and Unfold.vc. The capital...
IRFC Provides $1.6B Debt Financing to L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) for Metro Expansion
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) signed a $1.6 billion 20‑year term‑loan agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited to refinance Hyderabad Metro’s debt and fund future expansion. The loan replaces higher‑cost debt with low‑cost rupee financing, backed by a state‑government guarantee,...
StrainX Bioworks Raises $13M in Funding Round Led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital
Synthetic biology startup StrainX Bioworks announced a $13 million funding round co‑led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital, with participation from Good Startup, Sparrow Capital, Sun Icon Ventures, Dhoka Ventures and WTF (India) Delhi Angels. The capital will be used...
Backoffice Raises $165K From FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut
Vilnius-based startup Backoffice secured €150,000 ($165K) in funding from Baltic venture funds FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut to expand its hospitality workforce management platform across Europe. The capital will support product development and market expansion for its SaaS solution used by...
Amplitude Energy Acquires 50% Stake in Artisan Gas Field for $38.5M
Australian gas producer Amplitude Energy announced the acquisition of a 50% interest in the Artisan gas field from Beach Energy for an upfront cash payment of $38.5 million USD, plus a production royalty. O.G. Energy will also acquire a 10% stake...
BAE Systems Bofors Completes Acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB
BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Swedish precision mechanics specialist Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, finalising a purchase agreement signed in February 2026. The deal brings the supplier in‑house to boost production capacity for defence, aerospace and commercial...
Sofia Airport Secures $485M Debt Financing for New Terminal 3
Sofia Airport has secured $485 million in international debt financing, including a bond issuance and bank loans, to fund the construction of Terminal 3 and modernise existing infrastructure. The financing, backed by investors such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and...
EssilorLuxottica Completes Acquisition of Italian Precision Manufacturer Faro
EssilorLuxottica, the global eyewear leader, has completed the acquisition of Faro, an Italian specialist in high‑precision milling. The deal strengthens EssilorLuxottica’s manufacturing capabilities for embedding AR technology into smart glasses, positioning it to compete in the rapidly growing AI‑integrated eyewear...
Deep Fission Files for up to $1.66B Nasdaq IPO
Deep Fission announced a Nasdaq IPO seeking to raise $157 million at $24‑$26 per share, valuing the company at up to $1.66 billion. The filing follows a prior reverse merger with Surfside Acquisition and an $80 million equity investment, including $20 million from Blue...
SMBC Indonesia Offloads $1.13bn Pensioner Loan Portfolio to BTN
PT SMBC Indonesia Tbk (BTPN) has agreed to sell its pensioner and pre‑pensioner retail loan portfolio to state‑owned PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN) for IDR 19.93 trillion (≈ $1.13 bn). The asset transfer was formalised on May 22 and disclosed to the IDX...
Retro Biosciences Raises New Funding, Valued at $1.8B
Longevity startup Retro Biosciences announced a new fundraising round that values the company at $1.8 billion. The round was backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Retro is developing gene and cell therapies to extend healthy human lifespan and is currently running...
Toll Brothers and CrossHarbor Capital Partners Secure $173.25M Refinance for Vermeer Apartments via Corten Real Estate Credit Fund I
Joint‑venture partners Toll Brothers and CrossHarbor Capital Partners obtained a $173.25 million first‑mortgage bridge loan from Corten Real Estate Credit Fund I to refinance the Vermeer apartment complex in Washington, D.C. The loan was recorded in D.C. deed records in May 2026, marking...
SMIC Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle for $6bn Acquisition of SMNC
China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) received regulator approval to issue 547.2 million A‑shares to acquire the remaining 49% stake in its Beijing‑based unit SMNC, valuing the stake at 40.6 billion yuan (~$5.97 billion). The deal will make SMNC a wholly owned subsidiary...
Synthflow AI Raises $20M Series A Led by Accel
Berlin-based startup Synthflow AI, which provides AI voice agents for enterprise communication, announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Accel, bringing its total funding to $30 million. The round will support scaling its platform that handles over...
Orion Minerals Raises over $9.5M to Fund South African Copper Projects
Orion Minerals, an ASX‑ and JSE‑listed mining developer, raised more than R180 million (≈$9.5 million) via a placement of 698 million shares at 26 c each to develop the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine and other Northern Cape projects. The raise includes a US$250 million pre‑payment...
Magnific Launches $10.9M Corporate Fund to Help Creative Teams Scale AI-Driven Campaigns
Magnific, the AI platform for creatives, announced a €10 million ($10.9 M) Magnific Fund to support marketing, advertising and in‑house creative teams across the EU and UK in moving AI experiments to production‑ready workflows. The fund offers discounts on its business...