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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 data center and a $9 billion Eli Lilly manufacturing plant.
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...
KfW Raises €5bn ($5.8bn) via Joint-Largest Green Bond
German development bank KfW raised €5bn ($5.8bn) through its joint‑largest green bond issuance, moving it closer to its €15bn target for 2026.
Envision Energy Signs $500M Vendor Financing Agreement with BBVA CIB
Envision Energy, a green‑technology firm, has signed a $500 million vendor‑financing agreement with BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking to fund its international operations across Europe, Asia and Latin America. The deal provides Envision with financing instruments and extended payment terms for...
Fondaction Backs Natural Capital Fund Launch with $18.5M
Canada's Fondaction Asset Management and Triodos Investment Management announced a CAD 25 million ($18.5 million) commitment to launch a new natural capital fund, targeting a €300 million ($350 million) raise. The fund will focus on investments that generate environmental benefits alongside financial returns. The...
Domes Resorts Acquires Majority Stake in Casa Collective
Domes Resorts announced it will acquire a majority stake in Casa Collective, adding the Cook’s Club, Casa Cook and XIA brands to its portfolio. The transaction will expand Domes Resorts' hotel and resort brand offerings, with four additional properties expected...
Sierra Space Secures $550M Private Funding Round
Sierra Space, the commercial space division of Sierra Nevada Corporation, announced a $550 million private funding round to boost its national‑security and defense capabilities. The round, reported on April 13, 2026, provides capital for further development of the Dream Chaser space plane...
BMC Investments and Rockpoint Secure $71M Construction Loan for Denver Apartment Project
BMC Investments and Rockpoint have closed a $71 million floating‑rate, interest‑only bridge loan from Prime Finance, arranged by Walker & Dunlop Capital, to fund construction of The Fillmore at Copperleaf, a 229‑unit rental community in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The loan will...
Eka Ventures Closes $107M Fund II to Back UK Early‑Stage Impact Startups
UK‑based impact VC Eka Ventures announced the final close of its second fund, raising £80 million ($107 million) from LPs such as the British Business Bank and several foundations. Fund II will invest up to $2 million in pre‑seed and seed‑stage UK companies focused...
Chernin Group Leads Funding Round in Social Box Score App Real
The Chernin Group led a recent fundraising round for Real, a social box score app that combines live sports stats with social and gaming features. The round, in which the investors took a minority stake, was announced on April 13,...
Pearson Broadcasting Acquires Baker Media’s 93.7 KISR Frequency in Arkansas
Pearson Broadcasting of Northwest Arkansas announced the acquisition of the 93.7 MHz frequency owned by Baker Media’s KISR, moving the station to 93.1 MHz and expanding ESPN Arkansas coverage. The transaction, pending FCC approval, will add a 100,000‑watt station to Pearson’s portfolio...
Plug and Play Middle East Makes Strategic Investment in Saudi Fintech AVA
Saudi fintech startup AVA announced it has secured an undisclosed strategic investment from Plug and Play Middle East after graduating from the fintech accelerator programme. The funding will support product development and regional expansion as AVA aims to accelerate cashless...
LGT Capital Leads $161M Investment in Accent Equity’s First Multi-Asset Continuation Fund
Accent Equity closed its inaugural multi-asset continuation fund, raising approximately SEK1.5bn ($161M). The fund’s formation and capital were led by LGT Capital Partners, marking the fund’s official close.
Kiva Sales & Service Merges with Petalfast to Form Leading Cannabis Distributor
Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) has completed a merger with fellow cannabis distributor Petalfast, creating a combined entity that will expand distribution capabilities across California, Arizona and beyond. The deal preserves both sales teams and introduces a new KSS Lite...
Orange Secures EU Approval for $4.7bn MasOrange Acquisition
Orange received European Commission approval to acquire its joint venture partner Lorca’s stake in Spanish operator MasOrange in a €4.3 billion ($4.7 billion) deal. The binding agreement was signed in December 2025, and the regulator cleared the transaction on 13 April 2026, paving the...
Sula Vineyards Acquires Moët Hennessy's Domain Chandon India for INR 200M
Sula Vineyards announced the acquisition of Domain Chandon India, the premium sparkling wine estate owned by Moët Hennessy, for INR 200 million (≈$2.4 million). The deal transfers the land, winery, building and vineyards to Sula, while the Chandon brand remains with Moët...
Slate Auto Closes $650M Series C Financing
Slate Auto announced the closing of a $650 million Series C financing round led by TWG Global. The funding provides operating capital to advance its affordable, customizable vehicle platform and to begin deliveries in late 2026. The round reflects strong backing from...
Reme-D Secures $500,000 From Global Innovation Fund to Expand Molecular Diagnostics
Egyptian biotech startup Reme-D, which develops room‑temperature PCR testing kits, has raised $500,000 from the Global Innovation Fund. The funding will be used to scale manufacturing, expand into Nigeria and Libya, and advance R&D in genetic disease, oncology, and maternal...
Ardian Sells Majority Stake in Netco to Eurazeo
Ardian has agreed to sell a majority stake in Netco, a European provider of critical maintenance services for conveyor systems, to Eurazeo. The transaction expands Eurazeo's industrial services portfolio. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Spring Capital Group Acquires Mervin Manufacturing
Spring Capital Group, an Oregon-based private investment firm, has completed the acquisition of Mervin Manufacturing, the owner of Libtech, Bent Metal and Gnu action‑sports brands. Terms were not disclosed, and Mervin’s leadership will remain in place as the firm commits...
Bridgepoint-Backed Alpha FMC to Acquire JPSB
Alpha FMC, a consulting firm backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint, announced it will acquire JPSB Group, a specialist SimCorp-focused technology consulting and implementation firm. The acquisition terms were not disclosed.
Dalfen Industrial Acquires 1.4M Sq Ft North Texas & Midwest Portfolio From Mapletree for $207.5M
Dalfen Industrial announced the acquisition of a 1.4‑million‑square‑foot industrial portfolio from Singapore‑based Mapletree Investments for $207.5 million. The deal includes 19 properties across North Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis, expanding Dalfen’s footprint in key logistics markets. The transaction marks Mapletree’s fifth...
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...
Blue Equity Secures Over DKK700m ($109M) in First Close of Fund IV
Danish private equity firm Blue Equity announced that its fourth fund has closed its first fundraising round, raising more than DKK700 million (about $109 million). The capital raise puts the fund on track to meet its target.
Marsh Unit Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Final Close of Its Eighth Alternatives Fund
Marsh's Mercer unit has secured more than $3.8bn in commitments to close its eighth alternatives fund, which will invest in private equity, debt, infrastructure and real estate. The final close marks the completion of the fundraising round, providing investors access...
D1 Capital Partners Raises $2.7B for New Privates-Focused Fund, Adds $300M for Co-Investments
D1 Capital Partners announced it raised $2.7 billion for a new privates‑focused fund and an additional $300 million for co‑investments, according to sources. The capital will support late‑stage venture and growth investments, expanding D1’s $35 billion assets under management. The raise was disclosed...
Quiver Bioscience Secures Strategic Investment From Porta Family
Quiver Bioscience announced a targeted strategic investment from the Porta family to fund its Argentina office and advance its antisense oligonucleotide program for Dup15q syndrome. The funding will support pre‑clinical safety studies and candidate selection on the path toward clinical...
Apple Bank Provides $42M Refi for Kaufman Organization’s Nelson Tower
Apple Bank has provided a $42 million refinancing loan to the Kaufman Organization for its Nelson Tower office building in Midtown Manhattan. The transaction was arranged by JLL Capital Markets and reflects confidence in the asset’s location and performance.
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...
Remission Medical Closes Series A Financing Led by Blue Heron Capital
Remission Medical, a virtual rheumatology company, announced the close of its Series A funding round led by Blue Heron Capital. The capital will fund expansion of its partner network, growth of its clinical workforce, and scaling of infrastructure to deliver...
Leeds Equity Partners Closes $1.9bn Eighth Flagship Fund, Raising AUM to $7bn
Leeds Equity Partners announced the final close of its eighth flagship private equity fund, raising $1.9bn. The new capital brings the firm's assets under management to $7bn. The fund will focus on investments in the knowledge industries sector.
Elevate Renewables Secures $50M Supplier Finance Facility From Rabobank
Elevate Renewables announced a $50 million supplier finance facility structured by Rabobank to fund its solar and battery storage projects for data centres in the United States. The debt financing will improve working capital efficiency across Elevate's supply chain and...
SportyTV Secures Pay‑TV Rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
SportyTV announced that it has acquired the exclusive pay‑television rights from FIFA to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in South Africa. The deal marks the platform’s first major rights acquisition in the market, challenging incumbent SuperSport....
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...
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...
Capital One Provides $195.9M Loan to MDH Partners for Industrial Warehouse Portfolio
MDH Partners secured a $195.9 million loan from Capital One to finance its acquisition of a 1.6 million‑square‑foot warehouse portfolio across four states. The loan, part of MDH’s $1.2 billion discretionary fund, closes the financing for the deal, with the assets 91% leased.
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...
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...
Diafa Acquires Majority Stake in Ivy Empire for $1.78B
Abu Dhabi investor Diafa has agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the Ivy empire, the UK restaurant and private members’ club group owned by Richard Caring, in a deal valued at £1.4 billion ($1.78 billion). The transaction includes venues such as...
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...
13th Floor Investments and Midtown Equities Secure $105M Debt Financing for Casa Cipriani in Miami
13th Floor Investments and Midtown Equities secured $105 million in debt financing for the Casa Cipriani condo‑and‑hotel project in Miami. BH3 Management provided $55.5 million to increase an existing loan, while Bank OZK’s original construction note contributed $49.5 million. The financing supports the...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Glencore Acquires 45% Stake in Alumicore's South Carolina Aluminum Recycling Plant
Glencore announced it has purchased a 45% stake in a secondary aluminum recycling and remelting facility in South Carolina operated by Alumicore LLC. Alumicore retains the remaining 55% and continues to run the plant. The partnership aims to strengthen the...
Czechoslovak Group Completes Record Defence IPO on Euronext
The Czechoslovak Group has listed on Euronext, marking the largest defence IPO ever recorded. The listing provides the company with capital‑raising opportunities and highlights Europe’s strategic autonomy in aerospace and defence financing.
Japanese Government Grants Rapidus an Additional $3.96 Bn for Its 2‑nm Roadmap
On April 11 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (≈$3.96 bn) for Rapidus to accelerate its 2‑nm semiconductor development, raising total government R&D support to 2.354 trillion yen. The funding backs front‑end, chiplet and packaging projects and coincides with...
UKEF Secures $160M Loan Guarantee for Indonesian Navy Submarine Rescue Systems
UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced a £128 million ($160 million) loan guarantee to back the export of British submarine rescue vehicle systems to the Indonesian Navy. The financing supports contracts for Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd (SMP) and Forum Energy Technologies Ltd...