Latour Capital Seals $440M Final Close for Debut Small Cap Fund
French private equity firm Latour Capital announced the final close of its debut small‑cap investment fund at €400 million (approximately $440 million). The fund, launched less than a year ago, was oversubscribed, marking a strong start for the firm’s small‑cap strategy.
Stellex Closes $2.37B Fundraise, Largest to Date
Mid-market buyout firm Stellex announced it has closed on a $2.37 billion fundraise, slightly below its target, after more than two years of marketing. The raise marks the firm's largest fund to date.
IFC Commits $5.25bn to Back FQM's Taca Taca Mining Project
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a $5.25bn financing commitment to support FQM's development of the Taca Taca porphyry copper‑gold‑molybdenum deposit. The deal, reported on April 9, 2026, marks a significant investment in the mining sector and underscores IFC's focus...
NanoXplore Raises Equity in Strategic Round Led by Martinrea International
NanoXplore announced that it has completed an equity offering led by strategic partner Martinrea International, bolstering its balance sheet as it expands graphene production and secures commercial agreements with Club Car, Volvo Trucks, and Chevron Phillips Chemical. The fundraising amount...
SiFive Raises $400M in Series G Round, Valuing Company at $3.65B
SiFive announced a $400 million Series G financing that values the RISC‑V CPU designer at $3.65 billion. The capital will fund high‑performance CPU IP, expand the software ecosystem, and enable large‑scale deployment for agentic AI workloads in data centers. The round highlights growing...
Masters’ Union Launches Rs 100 Crore MU Ventures Fund for Under‑25 Founders
India’s business school Masters’ Union announced the launch of MU Ventures, a Rs 100 crore ($12 million) early‑stage investment fund targeting entrepreneurs under 25. The fund will invest between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 50 lakh per startup and offers mentorship, co‑working space, and partnerships with Amazon,...
Swageazy Raises $660K Follow‑on Round Led by Info Edge Ventures
Swageazy, a corporate gifting platform, secured Rs 5.4 crore (≈$660K) in a follow‑on funding round led by Info Edge Ventures, with participation from founders of OnGrid and HROne. The capital will be used to expand product and technology teams, strengthen sales, and...
TeiaCare Raises $7.7M in Funding Round Led by P101 SGR
Italian health‑tech startup TeiaCare has raised €7 million ($7.7 million) in a funding round led by P101 SGR, with participation from Spanish family offices Namarel and Inderhabs. The capital will be used to scale its AI‑driven care‑monitoring platform Ancelia, expand internationally into...
Trafigura Signs $65 Million Debt Financing and Off-Take Deal with Heath Goldfields
Trafigura has signed an agreement to purchase 700,000 oz of gold doré from Heath Goldfields' Bogoso-Prestea mine and is providing $65 million in debt financing to support the restart of the mine’s oxide-ore operations. Deliveries are expected to begin later...
Oxio-Led Consortium to Acquire Telefónica's Movistar Mexico for $450M
Oxio and Newfoundland Capital Management's US‑based consortium have agreed to purchase Telefónica's Mexican mobile operator Movistar for $450 million. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close within four to six months. Oxio will revamp Movistar as a data‑monetizing MVNO...
Garda Therapeutics to Acquire Assertio for $125.1M Upfront
Garda Therapeutics entered a definitive agreement to acquire Assertio for $18 per share in cash, roughly $125.1 million upfront, plus a contingent value right for future milestones. The transaction, which also includes the divestiture of several Assertio assets to Cosette Pharmaceuticals,...
Portal Space Systems Raises $50M Series A to Accelerate Production of Maneuverable Spacecraft
Portal Space Systems secured $50 million in a Series A round led by Geodesic Capital and Mach33, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, ARK Investments, AlleyCorp and FUSE. The funding will support the startup’s shift to production, expanding its team and a...
Gusto Acquires AI-Powered Compliance Platform Mosey
Gusto, a payroll and HR SaaS provider, announced on April 9, 2026 that it has acquired Mosey, an AI‑powered business compliance platform. The acquisition integrates state and local registration, filing, renewal and ongoing compliance management into Gusto’s platform for its...
Investors Take Control of Gigaclear in £80M Recapitalisation
A consortium of investors including the National Wealth Fund, ABN AMRO and NatWest has taken ownership of UK broadband provider Gigaclear after a recapitalisation that injected £80 million and involved 11 lenders taking over from former shareholders Infracapital, Equitix and Railpen.
Grand Gulf Energy Raises $500,000 via Share Placement
Australian miner Grand Gulf Energy secured $500,000 by placing 250 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.002 each. The capital will support its Red Helium and Dry Wash Antimony projects and provide working capital for ongoing evaluations.
Arcline-Backed Arxis Prices IPO
Arxis, a Simi Valley-based maker of electronic and mechanical engineered components, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering. The company is backed by private equity firm Arcline.
SILA Raises $100M From Permira to Accelerate Expansion Across India
SILA, a Mumbai‑based business services platform, announced a $100 million equity raise from global private equity firm Permira. The funding will fuel SILA’s expansion across more than 125 Indian cities, enhance its technology capabilities, and broaden its service portfolio. SILA, founded...
Sidewinder Therapeutics Raises $137M in Series B Round
San Diego‑based ADC biotech Sidewinder Therapeutics announced it has closed a $137 million Series B financing to advance its bispecific antibody‑drug conjugate platform. The new capital will fund pipeline development and expand the company’s capabilities. The round was disclosed on April 8, 2026.
Treon Raises $7.5M Series A Extension Led by ACME Capital
Treon, a provider of AI-native Smart Industry solutions, announced a $7.5M Series A extension investment led by ACME Capital, which will also take a board seat. The funding will accelerate Treon's AI-driven industrial automation platform and support its growth across...
Always Alpha Acquires Courtside Talent to Expand Women’s Tennis Representation
Always Alpha, a women‑founded sports talent agency, announced the acquisition of Courtside Talent, a women‑owned tennis management firm. The deal adds a roster of top women’s tennis players, including US Open champion Sloane Stephens, and brings Courtside’s founder Casey Reede...
FourCentric Acquires Clarity Consulting Associates
FourCentric, a consulting firm backed by venture capital firm Ansor, announced the acquisition of Clarity Consulting Associates, a consultancy serving NHS, local government, and private sector clients. The terms were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to strengthen FourCentric's...
Eclipse Raises $1.3bn Across Two New Funds, Boosting AUM to $10bn
Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Eclipse announced the close of a $1.3bn double fund, raising capital for its latest two funds and bringing its total assets under management to about $10bn. The fundraising was completed as of the announcement on...
DoorDash Invests in Also to Develop Autonomous Last‑mile Delivery EVs
DoorDash announced a strategic investment and multi‑year partnership with electric micromobility specialist Also to develop small autonomous electric vehicles for last‑mile delivery in dense urban areas. The collaboration will focus on purpose‑built EVs that can navigate bike lanes, shoulders and...
Francisco Partners to Acquire Blackline Safety Corp in $850M Take-Private Deal
Private equity firm Francisco Partners announced a deal to take Blackline Safety Corp private for $850 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Soros Fund Management Leads Investment Round in MeidasTouch Network
Soros Fund Management announced it is leading an investment round in progressive media organization MeidasTouch Network. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The funding adds to Soros Fund's recent podcast‑related investments.
Aero Accessories Acquires NGA and Tri-County Aerospace
Aero Accessories, backed by ATL Partners, announced the acquisition of aerospace component specialists NGA and Tri-County Aerospace. The deal expands Aero Accessories' capabilities in component rewind and repairs. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Unica Capital Acquires Gstaad Property Site Promenade 23
Unica Capital, a specialist real-estate investment firm, announced it has purchased the Gstaad property site Promenade 23, which is currently leased to fashion brand Ralph Lauren. The transaction value was not disclosed.
Apax Digital Funds Injects $60M Into MillTech, Valuing the Fintech at $325M
Apax Digital Funds, the growth equity arm of Apax Partners, completed a $60 million minority investment in MillTech, a risk management platform for FX hedging, valuing the company at $325 million. The funding will support MillTech’s North American expansion and...
Multistack International Agrees to Sell Assets and Liabilities to Willing Y Limited
Multistack International (MSI) announced it will divest substantially all its assets and liabilities, including a 100% share sale of its subsidiary Multistack Australia, to Hong Kong‑based Willing Y Limited. The transaction is slated for completion by the end of June...
SYU Properties Sells Bed‑Stuy Retail Buildings to Secured Management for $35.5M
New York‑based SYU Properties sold three single‑story retail buildings at 1101, 1103 and 1123 Myrtle Avenue in Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, to residential landlord Secured Management for $35.5 million. The transaction, recorded in city records on Tuesday, follows SYU’s 2009 purchase of the...
Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires UK-Based Machine Learning Firm Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the acquisition of UK‑based machine learning and computer vision company Cinemersive Labs. The deal, now completed, will see Cinemersive Labs join SIE’s Visual Computing Group to enhance rendering techniques and visual fidelity for PlayStation titles. Financial...
Nordic Knots Raises $100M in New Round, Valuing the Home Textiles Brand at $2.1B
Stockholm‑based Nordic Knots announced a $100 million funding round led by Imaginary Ventures, with participation from Creades, Iris Ventures and St Dominique Capital. The round values the design‑led home‑textiles brand at €1.9 billion (≈$2.1 billion) and will fund international expansion, including new flagship stores...
Jeito Capital Closes Record $1.2B Europe-Focused Biopharma Fund
France-based Jeito Capital has closed its second fund, raising €1 billion ($1.2 billion), the largest ever for an independent European biopharma fund. The Jeito II fund will back 15‑20 clinical‑stage biopharma companies across Europe, with investment caps up to €150 million per company.
NSE Kicks Off IPO Process, Targets June-July Filing
India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) has begun preparations for its initial public offering, meeting 20 investment banks to draft the offer document and set a filing timeline. The exchange plans to sell a 4‑4.5% stake, targeting a valuation of ₹2‑2.5 trillion,...
Opus Live, Junzi Arts, and Astérios Group Acquire Parisian Theatre Alhambra
Parisian theatre venue Alhambra has been acquired by a consortium of independents – Opus Live, Junzi Arts, and the Astérios Group – marking a new chapter for the historic 800‑capacity venue. The new owners plan to revitalize the space and...
Fermtech Raises $3.3M in Funding Round Led by Elbow Beach
UK food‑tech startup Fermtech secured £2.5 million ($3.3 million) to scale its Koji Cocoa ingredient. The round was led by Elbow Beach, with participation from Carbon 13 and Empirical Ventures. The funding will be used to commercialise the climate‑friendly cocoa alternative.
Max Healthcare Acquires 58.4% Controlling Stake in Kalinga Hospital for $36.6M
Max Healthcare has entered a share purchase agreement to acquire a 58.4% controlling stake in Kalinga Hospital Limited from Hospital Corporation of Orissa for an equity value of $36.6M. The deal expands Max's footprint in eastern India, adding a 250‑bed...
Perenco Completes Acquisition of Saturn Banks Assets From CalEnergy Resources
Perenco has completed the acquisition of the Saturn Banks assets in the U.K. Southern North Sea, purchasing CalEnergy North Sea Limited and CalEnergy Infrastructure Limited from CalEnergy Resources. The regulator‑approved transaction gives Perenco a 50% participating interest and operatorship of...
A‑Street Raises $675 Million From Walton Family and Lego Foundation
A‑Street Fund II closed a $675 million fundraising round, with commitments from members of the Walton family and the Lego Foundation. The capital will be used to invest in education‑focused companies. Co‑founder Marc Sternberg confirmed the round is complete and that the...
Usher Media LLC Acquires NRG Media’s Nebraska Radio Stations
NRG Media has completed the sale of its Nebraska radio stations, including KGFW-AM and two FM music stations, to local operator Usher Media LLC. The transaction transfers ownership of the news/talk and music outlets in Kearney, Hastings, and Grand Island....
Publicis Groupe Acquires 160/90 to Expand Sports Marketing
Publicis Groupe announced the acquisition of 160/90, a global sports and culture agency with 670 staff across the US, UK, EMEA and APAC. The deal integrates 160/90 into Publicis Sports and links it to the Epsilon data platform, aiming to...
Pepper Raises $50M Series C Led by Lead Edge Capital to Expand AI-Powered Foodservice Platform
New York‑based Pepper, a platform digitizing foodservice distribution, announced a $50 million Series C round led by Lead Edge Capital. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven order‑ingestion, analytics and payment solutions for independent distributors. The round underscores growing investor interest in AI‑enabled...
Atlas Raises $6M Seed Round Co-Led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners
Atlas, an AI-led platform for accounting firms, announced a $6 million seed funding round co‑led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The capital will be used to expand its AI platform, grow its partner network in North America, and scale go‑to‑market...
Amadeus Acquires AI‑first Startup SkyLink to Accelerate Travel AI Integration
Amadeus announced the acquisition of SkyLink, an AI‑first company with a proprietary AI architecture and orchestration engine for travel bookings. The deal, disclosed in a Skift interview, aims to embed AI directly into Amadeus' core travel platforms and expand its...
Intermedia Acquired by Private Equity Firm 26North in Undisclosed Deal
Intermedia, a cloud communications specialist, has been acquired by New York City‑based private‑equity firm 26North. The acquisition, announced on April 8, 2026, is expected to close in Q2 2026, with financial terms undisclosed. The deal will bring fresh capital while preserving Intermedia's reseller‑first...
Supra Extends Pre‑seed Funding Round with Rio Tinto as Strategic Investor
Supra Elemental Recovery Inc announced an extension of its pre‑seed funding round, adding strategic investment from Rio Tinto and Founders Factory. The round also includes existing investors Crucible Capital, Climate Capital, Portmanteau Ventures and UT Seed Fund, providing cash and...
GitButler Secures $17M Series A Funding Led by A16z
Developer workflow startup GitButler Inc. announced a $17 million Series A round led by a16z, with Fly Ventures GmbH and A.Capital Ventures also participating. The funding will accelerate product development and expand its platform that simplifies Git workflows for developers.
Sixth Street Acquires Majority Stake in Sunderland AFC Women
Sixth Street, through its Bay Collective platform, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, with Sunderland AFC retaining a minority share. The transaction marks Sixth Street's first investment in UK women's football and expands its sports...
New American Funding Adds One Goal Mortgage Branch in Nebraska
New American Funding announced the launch of One Goal Mortgage Powered by New American Funding, a new branch serving the Omaha, Nebraska metro area and Southwest Iowa. The team, which joined the lender in January, expands New American’s Midwest presence...
Aramco Ventures Leads $36M Funding Round for Via Separations
Aramco Ventures, Climate Investment, Marathon Petroleum and other investors participated in a $36 million funding round for Via Separations, a US deeptech startup that develops modular filtration systems to replace heat‑based industrial separation processes. The capital will support global deployment,...