Zayo Group Launches $2.3 Billion Asset‑backed Securities Offering
Fiber network provider Zayo Group announced the issuance of $2.3 billion in asset‑backed securities backed by contracts for dark fiber and wavelength services. The ABS, structured in two series (2026‑1 and 2026‑2) with multiple tranches, is being underwritten by Barclays and is slated to close on May 29, 2026. The securities carry ratings of A‑ to A2 and BBB, with credit‑enhancement features including a liquidity reserve and cash‑trap provisions.
Allbirds Sold to American Exchange Group for $39M
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, was sold for $39 million to American Exchange Group, a steep drop from its $4 billion valuation at its 2021 IPO. The fire‑sale highlights the broader slowdown in the sneaker market as brands like On, Hoka, and...
Spacety Raises $190M in Equity Financing From State-Linked Funds
Chinese satellite maker Spacety, sanctioned by the U.S., announced it raised about $190 million in equity financing from state-linked industrial funds and domestic private equity firms in early April 2026. The round, one of the largest in China's commercial space...
Banijay Acquires Global Rights to Battleground Fitness-Reality Format
Banijay Entertainment announced it has acquired the global rights to the Battleground fitness‑reality format from Rusk Media, expanding its portfolio into the fast‑growing fitness‑entertainment space. The deal, revealed on April 11, 2026, gives Banijay control over the digital‑first format for worldwide distribution.
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...
NRP Group and MHCDO Secure Financing for 109‑unit Mixed‑income Development The Waymark in Washington, D.C.
NRP Group and Marshall Heights Community Development Organization announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of The Waymark, a 109‑unit mixed‑income community in Ward 7, Washington, D.C. The project’s financing includes public partners DC Department of Housing and Community Development, DC Housing...
Australian Ethical Launches $441M Climate-Focused Private Markets Fund with $353M Seed and $88M CEFC Commitment
Australian Ethical Investment announced the launch of its Growth Opportunities Fund, a private‑markets vehicle targeting climate‑focused assets. The fund is seeded with A$500 million (US$353 million) from Australian Ethical and a cornerstone commitment of up to A$125 million (US$88 million) from the Clean Energy...
West China Cement to Acquire AfriSam for up to $145M
West China Cement announced it will acquire 100% of AfriSam from ten independent third parties, paying up to SAR 2.5bn (~$145m) in cash funded by internal resources and bank borrowings. The deal expands West China Cement's footprint in Southern Africa,...
Blue Vector Completes Pre‑A5 Funding Round Led by Jinding Capital
Blue Vector, the low‑altitude economy enterprise behind the Skyla eVTOL, announced on April 10 that it closed a Pre‑A5 financing round. The round was led by Jinding Capital with participation from CICC Capital and additional investment from HIGHLIGHT Capital. Proceeds will...
Finnish Defence Tech Firm Sensofusion Acquires Atol Aviation to Expand Airborne Surveillance Capabilities
Finnish defence technology company Sensofusion has completed the acquisition of aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation, adding in‑house aircraft production to its counter‑drone and signals intelligence portfolio. The purchase price was undisclosed, and Atol’s operations will continue at its Halli facility as...
Pronghorn Invests in Humano Tequila to Expand Its Tequila Portfolio
Pronghorn, a Diageo‑backed drinks accelerator, announced an investment in Humano Tequila, a fast‑growing additive‑free tequila brand in the US. The deal adds Humano to Pronghorn’s portfolio alongside other spirits brands, with the investment amount undisclosed.
Warburg Pincus Launches European Defence Investment Platform with MEAG as Early Backer
Warburg Pincus announced the creation of a dedicated European defence investment platform, with Munich Re’s asset manager MEAG joining as an early backer. The platform will deploy capital into defence and adjacent strategic industries across Europe.
Galp to Acquire 351MW Spanish Onshore Wind Portfolio From Helia Funds for $373M
Galp announced it will acquire a 351 MW onshore wind portfolio in Spain from Helia Funds for an equity value of €320 m ($373 m). The assets span 17 sites and generate about 750 GWh annually. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026,...
Dynatrace Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Bindplane
Dynatrace announced a definitive agreement to acquire telemetry pipeline specialist Bindplane, aiming to expand its observability capabilities across logs, metrics, and traces. The acquisition will provide an open‑standards‑based telemetry pipeline and is expected to close later this month, with financial...
Scotts Miracle‑Gro Completes Sale of Hawthorne Gardening Company to Vireo Growth
Scotts Miracle‑Gro has completed the divestiture of its subsidiary The Hawthorne Gardening Company, a cannabis retailer, to Vireo Growth, Inc. in exchange for Vireo shares held by an independent strategic partner. The transaction, announced on April 10, 2026, does not...
Federated Hermes Completes $331m Acquisition of US Real Estate Manager
Federated Hermes has completed the acquisition of a US real estate manager for $331 million, accelerating its entry into the US multifamily real estate market.
Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror Film ‘The Voices Of Our Mother’
Shudder announced it has acquired the supernatural horror film 'The Voices Of Our Mother', directed by Mark O'Brien, for streaming release in the U.S., U.K., Australia and New Zealand. The film, produced by Vortex Productions, will debut on Shudder this summer...
Kilter Raises €6.5M Strategic Financing Round Led by Kubota Corporation
Norwegian agtech startup Kilter announced it has closed a €6.5 million strategic financing round, led by Japanese agricultural machinery group Kubota Corporation, with participation from existing investors Pymwymic, SBG Invest and Nufarm. The capital will fund international expansion, scale commercial operations...
Altilium Secures $23.5M to Scale EV Battery Recycling
UK-based Altilium announced it has raised £18.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) in funding to accelerate its EV battery recycling technology and expand production of recycled cathode materials. The capital will be used to build large‑scale recycling plants in the UK and support...
NY Gov. Hochul Announces $152M Debt Financing for Two NYC Affordable Housing Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration announced a $152 million debt financing package for two affordable housing projects in New York City. The funding includes $79 million for Housing Plus Solutions and Spatial Equity’s 193‑unit development at 729 Van Sinderen Avenue in Brooklyn, and...
DRC Raises $1.25bn in Debut Eurobond Issuance
The Democratic Republic of Congo issued its first sovereign eurobond, raising $1.25 billion across two tranches. The bond was coordinated by Rawbank, Citigroup and Standard Chartered Bank, and was oversubscribed more than four‑fold. Proceeds will fund infrastructure, energy and social projects.
Salem One Acquires Brand Development Agency SmashBrand
Salem One, a direct marketing agency based in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, backed by Granite Creek, announced the acquisition of brand development firm SmashBrand. The deal expands Salem One's capabilities in brand strategy and broadens its client portfolio. Financial terms were...
Meow Technologies Raises $30M in Venture Funding
Fintech startup Meow Technologies announced the launch of its agentic banking platform and disclosed that it has raised approximately $30 million in venture funding from Tiger Global, QED Investors, Lux Capital, Slow Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Gemini Frontier Fund. The capital will support the development of AI‑driven banking...
Argentina Secures IBRD Loan to Fund Infrastructure Projects
Argentina has secured its first multilateral development bank loan of the year from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The loan will support ongoing infrastructure projects and aid the country's economic recovery. The agreement marks a significant step...
Consolidated Lithium Metals Closes $8.9M Private Placement Financing
Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. announced the closing of the second and final tranche of its non‑brokered private placement, raising approximately $8.9 million in gross proceeds. The financing was completed by issuing over 10 million flow‑through shares at $0.096 each, with additional finder...
Damiani to Acquire Baume & Mercier From Richemont
Italian jewellery group Damiani announced it has signed an agreement with Richemont to acquire the Swiss watch brand Baume & Mercier, with the transaction expected to close in the summer. The deal expands Damiani’s hard‑luxury portfolio and marks its most...
Verbund Raises €700m ($818m) via Inaugural European Green Bond
Austrian electricity provider Verbund completed a €700 million ($818 million) European Green Bond issuance, becoming the first Austrian issuer to use the gold‑standard label. The bond debut marks a milestone in green financing for the company.
HAMR Energy Closes $6.6M Series A Funding Round with Qantas, Airbus, and Thyssenkrupp Uhde
HAMR Energy, an Australian renewable fuels startup, announced the closing of its AUD 10 million (≈$6.6 million) Series A round, adding strategic investors Qantas, Airbus and thyssenkrupp Uhde. The capital will fund the development of its Portland Renewable Fuels plant and a large‑scale methanol‑to‑jet facility,...
Lake Victoria Gold Secures $25M Gold‑loan Facility and $3M Convertible Debenture
Lake Victoria Gold (TSXV:LVG) secured a binding term sheet for a gold‑loan facility up to $25 million from Monetary Metals, backed by 6,000 ounces of gold, and locked in a $3 million convertible debenture led by a long‑term shareholder, providing near‑term working...
Intertoys Acquires 75% Stake in Wings Holding, Owner of Lobbes and Thimble Toys
Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Wings Holding, the parent of Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and wholesaler Thimble Toys. The deal strengthens Intertoys' digital capabilities and expands its e‑commerce footprint in...
Vertical Aerospace Raises $50M in Equity Financing as Part of $850M Package
UK‑based Vertical Aerospace announced it has raised $50 million in common equity, part of a financing package of up to $850 million, to fund development and certification of its Valo eVTOL. The round was backed by Mudrick Capital and Yorkville. The funding...
Associated Bank Completes $32.75M Loan to Toonen, Inc. For Strata Apartments Multifamily Project
Associated Bank finalized a $32.75 million loan to Toonen, Inc. for the Strata Apartments development in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, a 236‑unit multifamily project. The loan is now closed, with construction underway and completion slated for February 2028.
Yaqumo Secures Seed Extension Round From Quantonation II FPCI
Tokyo‑based quantum computing startup Yaqumo Inc. announced a seed extension round led by Quantonation II FPCI, a $350 million quantum‑focused venture fund. The J‑KISS convertible equity investment will fund Yaqumo’s R&D and commercialization of its neutral‑atom quantum hardware, marking Quantonation’s first...
TKM Group Completes Acquisition of Rohe Auto AS and SKO Motors OÜ
In March 2026, TKM Group completed a strategic investment, acquiring the Estonian car dealer Rohe Auto AS and its subsidiaries SKO Motors OÜ and SKO Motors Kinnisvara OÜ. The acquisition expands the Group’s car segment in Estonia and the Baltics,...
KreditBee Raises $280M in Series E Round, Valuation Hits $1.5B
Indian fintech KreditBee announced a $280 million Series E funding round co‑led by Hornbill Capital and Motilal Oswal, with participation from Advent International, Premji Invest and MUFG. The round values the company at $1.5 billion as it prepares for an IPO. The capital will be...
Court Square Capital Partners Closes $3.8B Fund V
Court Square Capital Partners announced the close of its fifth flagship buyout vehicle, Fund V, securing $3.8 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target. The mid‑market focused fund will target control buyouts in business services, healthcare and technology. The close highlights...
GetJet Group Secures $31M Financing From Volofin Capital Management
GetJet Group announced it has secured $31 million in financing from volofin Capital Management to fund its Growth Strategy 2026, including the purchase of up to five narrow‑body aircraft. The capital will also support the expansion of its aviation asset‑management arm,...
Cauldron Ferm Secures $13.25M Series A2 Funding Round
Australian biomanufacturing firm Cauldron Ferm announced a $13.25 million Series A2 funding round, backed by NGS Super and Main Sequence Ventures. The capital will support its hyper‑fermentation technology to scale bioproducts for industrial applications.
Iberdrola to Secure 98% Stake in Neoenergia in Major Brazilian Delisting
Iberdrola is increasing its stake in Neoenergia to 98% by purchasing an additional 14.2% of shares for roughly $1.2 million, marking one of Brazil’s largest delisting transactions. The move follows a takeover bid launched on 24 Nov 2025 and could lead to a...
Windward Acquires Prominent Edge to Boost AI‑powered Maritime Intelligence
Windward, an AI‑driven maritime‑intelligence firm, completed the acquisition of Prominent Edge, a provider of mission specialists for high‑security environments. The deal, backed by FTV Capital, expands Windward’s capabilities and strengthens its U.S. government footprint. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Auravelle Metals Acquires Nine Tenements From Orange Minerals for $200,000 in Shares
Auravelle Metals Limited expanded its Crown Gold Project by acquiring nine adjoining tenements covering 20 km² from Orange Minerals. The deal was completed for $200,000 in shares, bolstering Auravelle’s strategic footprint near Kalgoorlie. The acquisition is expected to enhance exploration potential...
RailTech.com to Merge with Railway Gazette International
RailTech.com announced it will merge its titles with Railway Gazette International, consolidating under an expanded Railway Gazette International brand. The integration will occur over the next few weeks, with RailTech subscribers converted to Railway Gazette International subscriptions and a combined...
Arcmont Asset Management Closes $2.5B Credit Continuation Vehicle Led by Ares Credit Secondaries
Arcmont Asset Management has closed a $2.5 billion credit continuation vehicle, inclusive of leverage, with Ares Credit Secondaries as the lead investor. The continuation fund provides liquidity and extends the life of Arcmont’s credit assets. The transaction was announced on April 10, 2026.
Mersey Seafoods to Acquire Comeau Sea Foods
Mersey Seafoods announced it will acquire Comeau Sea Foods, a Nova Scotia-based seafood processor. The agreement is pending regulatory approval from Canada's Competition Bureau. Upon completion, Mersey would hold 33.87% of the offshore scallop quota, second only to Clearwater Seafoods.
Lion Energy Takes Equity Stake in American Battery Factory in Strategic Partnership
Lion Energy announced a strategic partnership with gigafactory startup American Battery Factory (ABF), taking an equity position to support ABF’s planned 1.1 GWh annual production capacity and 4.5 GWh offtake agreements. The partnership aligns Lion Energy’s LFP battery technology with ABF’s U.S....
J.P. Morgan Chase Provides $282.5M SASB Loan to Rithm Capital for 1325 Avenue of the Americas Refinancing
Rithm Capital secured a $282.5 million non‑recourse SASB CMBS loan from J.P. Morgan Chase to refinance its interest in the 1325 Avenue of the Americas office tower in Manhattan. The loan will retire a $205 million balance‑sheet loan and fund $25.3 million of gap...
Atomos Secures $10M Debt Facility From Commonwealth Bank
Australian video technology firm Atomos (ASX:AMS) has secured a $10 million three‑year finance facility from Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) at a variable market rate of 10.35%, including facility and usage fees. The facility will fund inventory, product development, logistics cost reductions, and...
OpenAI Raises $12B in Funding Round, Valuation Climbs to $852B
OpenAI announced a $12 billion funding round, pushing its valuation to about $852 billion. The round marks one of the largest AI fundraising deals to date.
Barron Trump's Startup Sollos Raises $1M in Private Placement
Barron Trump, a 19‑year‑old NYU student, is launching Sollos, a ready‑to‑drink yerba mate brand. The company raised $1 million through a private placement, according to SEC filings, and plans to debut its pineapple‑coconut flavored drink in May. Sollos will focus on...
Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' 50% Stake in Campos Basin Fields for $450M
Petrobras signed an agreement to purchase Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda.'s 50% interests in the Tartaruga Verde and Module III of the Espadarte fields in Brazil's Campos Basin for a total consideration of $450 million. The deal includes $50 million payable on signing, $350 million...