Notion Capital Leads $30M Series A Round in Flip
Notion Capital announced a $30 million Series A investment in Flip, a startup focused on empowering deskless workers. The round is co‑led by Notion and HV, with participation from existing investors Cavalry, LEA Partners, and several angels. The funding will help Flip expand its digital communication platform for the 2.7 bn deskless workforce.
Pluria Raises €1.7M ($2M) in New Round Led by Sparking Capital
Pluria, a workplace‑infrastructure platform for distributed teams, announced a €1.7 M ($2 M) funding round led by Sparking Capital, with participation from Crescendo Ventures, Empty Ventures and angel investors. The capital will fund the launch of Pluria for Teams, expand its Latin...
S2G Investments Closes $1bn Growth-Stage Solutions Fund
S2G Investments, a multi‑asset investment firm focused on food, agriculture, energy and oceans, announced the final close of its growth‑stage Solutions Fund, raising $1 billion. The fund will target technology‑driven companies in the food and agriculture sectors. The close marks the...
Pérez‑Llorca to Merge with Peru's Miranda & Amado, Expanding Latin America Footprint
Spanish law firm Pérez‑Llorca has agreed to merge with Peru's Miranda & Amado, adding about 240 professionals and boosting its Latin America headcount to 700. The deal, announced on May 12, 2026, is expected to close in the coming weeks pending approvals....
OCBC Prices €500M Covered Bond Offering
On May 12, 2026, OCBC priced a €500 million (approximately $545 million) fixed‑rate covered bond due 2029 under its US$10 billion global covered‑bond programme. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The bond pricing adds to the bank’s covered‑bond...
Quinn London Sold to Staff via Employee Ownership Trust
Construction firm Quinn London has been sold to its staff through an Employee Ownership Trust, transferring ownership to employees while retaining the existing leadership team. The deal, announced on May 12, 2026, does not disclose a purchase price.
SCIKIQ Raises $1.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Triton Fund II
Enterprise intelligence platform SCIKIQ announced it has closed a $1.5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Triton Fund II. The capital will support global expansion, strengthen AI capabilities, and scale the platform. The round marks a key milestone for...
Benchmark Leads $50M Series B Funding for AI Sales Startup Monaco
Monaco, an AI-driven sales automation startup, announced a $50 million Series B round led by Benchmark, with participation from Founders Fund and Human Capital. The funding brings Monaco’s total capital to over $85 million and supports its rapid revenue growth,...
Fifth Dimension Secures $26M Series A Funding to Expand Decision Intelligence Platform
London-based AI startup Fifth Dimension announced a $26 million Series A round led by HV Capital, with participation from Prudence, Mercia, MMC, AFG, Speedinvest, Seedcamp and Anthemis. The funding will support expansion across the US and Asia Pacific, a new...
Builders Capital Exchange Secures $2B Multi-Year Capital Commitment From Global Institutional Partner
Builders Capital Exchange announced a $2 billion multi‑year capital commitment from an unnamed global institutional partner to expand its build‑to‑own financing program for single‑family homes. The funding aims to address the construction financing shortfall and support increased homebuilding. The deal was...
Dessn Raises $6M in Venture Funding Led by Connect Ventures
Design startup Dessn announced a $6 million funding round led by Connect Ventures, with participation from Betaworks and N49P. The round will help the company expand its production‑focused design tool that lets designers work directly on codebases. Dessn’s customers include Color,...
Bristol Myers Squibb Signs $15.2B Licensing Deal with China's Hengrui Pharma
On May 12, 2026, Bristol Myers Squibb announced a global strategic collaboration with Hengrui Pharma to license 13 early‑stage oncology, hematology and immunology assets. The deal includes $600 million upfront and up to $15.2 billion in total value, granting BMS exclusive ex‑China...
Hypervision Surgical Raises $21.6M Series A to Commercialise Hyperspectral Tissue Imaging Platform
Hypervision Surgical, a spin‑out from King’s College London, announced a £17 million ($21.6 million) Series A round to commercialise its hyperspectral imaging platform for real‑time tissue analysis. The funding will support deployment of its HYPERSNAP system and development of next‑generation sensors. The round...
Reinhart Family Acquires Ranch Road Cargo
Florida’s Reinhart family office completed the acquisition of Ranch Road Cargo, a manufacturer of mobile storage systems. The purchase underscores the growing involvement of family offices in private equity deals.
C&C Group Merges Matthew Clark and Bibendum Into Single Business
C&C Group announced that its two UK drink distributors, Matthew Clark and Bibendum, will be merged into a unified proposition called Matthew Clark Bibendum. The integration aims to combine Matthew Clark’s logistics network with Bibendum’s wine expertise, simplifying customer access...
Concurrent Takes Minority Stake in Newly Launched TAVO Wealth RIA
Concurrent Investment Advisors announced it has taken a minority equity stake in the newly formed RIA TAVO Wealth, as a team of advisors departs Raymond James to launch the firm. The deal gives the team ownership while expanding Concurrent’s platform...
Heitman Acquires 79 Self-Storage Assets in Launch of New Core‑plus Strategy
Chicago‑based investment firm Heitman announced the launch of a new core‑plus self‑storage strategy, acquiring a seed portfolio of 79 self‑storage assets across 16 states totaling about 4.9 million square feet. The acquisition was made alongside $275 million in commitments and $200 million in...
Xeinadin Expands North East Footprint with Wasley Chapman Acquisition
UK-based accountancy and business advisory group Xeinadin has completed the acquisition of Wasley Chapman, a Yorkshire-based practice with offices in Whitby, Scarborough, Stokesley and Middlesbrough. The deal expands Xeinadin’s presence in the North East and North Yorkshire, adding tax, audit...
PassPass Closes Seven‑figure Seed Round Led by Roots at $15M Valuation
Nashville‑based PassPass announced the close of a seven‑figure seed round at a $15 million pre‑money valuation, led by Atlanta‑based real‑estate fund Roots with participation from strategic backers and angel investors. The funding will support expansion into new U.S. markets, AI‑driven personalization,...
Qdoba Raises $442.2 Million in Asset‑backed Securities
Mexican fast‑casual franchisor Qdoba Restaurant announced the issuance of $442.2 million in asset‑backed securities under the Qdoba Funding Series 2026‑1. The deal, structured by Barclays Capital and backed by revenues from 841 franchise locations, includes three BBB‑rated class A note tranches.
Torrent Pharma to Merge with JB Chemicals, Final‑phase Hearing Set for June, Deal to Close Within 1‑2 Months
Torrent Pharmaceuticals announced that its merger with Mumbai‑based JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd has entered the final stage, with shareholder approval secured and a hearing scheduled for the second week of June. The share‑exchange scheme will give JB Chemicals shareholders...
Evion Group Raises A$6.6M via Share Placement to Fund US Fluorspar Acquisition
Evion Group (ASX: EVG) announced a two‑tranche share placement that raised A$6.635 million (≈$4.4 million) to fund its acquisition of the CARP fluorspar project in Nevada and advance its graphite projects. The placement issued 217.8 million shares at A$0.03 each, an 18.9% discount...
Labrador Gold Signs Option Agreement to Acquire Pacific Ridge's Mariposa and Eureka Dome Gold Projects in Yukon
Labrador Gold (LabGold) signed an option agreement to acquire the Mariposa and Eureka Dome gold projects from Pacific Ridge Exploration in Yukon. The deal includes up to C$500,000 and 6.67 million LabGold shares over four years, plus C$5.4 million in exploration spending...
Telenor Partners with Verdane in $680M Minority Recap of Telenor Connexion
Telenor and private equity firm Verdane have agreed to a joint ownership structure for Telenor Connexion, valuing the IoT business at SEK 7.5 billion (≈$680 million). Verdane will acquire a stake while Telenor remains a strategic owner, aiming to accelerate...
Hometree to Acquire OVO Home Services Division in Deal to Form UK's Third-Largest Home Emergency Cover Provider
Hometree has agreed to acquire OVO's Home Services division, including the CORGI HomePlan and HomeHeat businesses, creating the UK's third-largest home emergency cover provider. Backed by Pollen Street, the combined entity will serve nearly 500,000 customers with over 5,000 engineers....
Havoc Raises $100M Series A to Advance All-Domain Autonomous Systems
Havoc announced a $100 million Series A round, bringing its total capital to nearly $200 million. The funding will support scaling its collaborative autonomy platform for defense operations across air, sea, and land. Existing backers and new investors participated in...
Vision Aero Closes Eight‑figure RMB Angel Extension Round Led by Orinno Capital
Vision Aero, a Chinese eVTOL maker, completed an eight‑figure RMB angel extension round led by Orinno Capital with participation from Jinduo Investment, bringing its total funding to over RMB 100 million ($14.7 million). The capital will fund R&D, flight testing, and certification of...
Lido Advisors Acquires $1B Jackson Hole Capital Partners RIA
Lido Advisors, a national wealth advisory firm with $42 billion in assets under management, announced the acquisition of Jackson Hole Capital Partners, a Tulsa‑based RIA managing over $1 billion in regulatory assets. The deal adds a six‑person team and expands Lido's capabilities in...
Trafigura to Acquire $163M Hengli‑Built VLCC From Alimia Group
Commodity trader Trafigura has agreed to purchase a new 306,000‑dwt VLCC under construction at China's Hengli Shipbuilding for $163 million. The vessel, slated for delivery in September 2026, was originally contracted by Greek shipowner Alimia Group, controlled by Thanassis Laskaridis. The...
Nichols Cauley Acquires The Molieri Group, Expanding Into Florida
Atlanta‑based Nichols Cauley announced the acquisition of The Molieri Group, a Coral Gables boutique tax firm specializing in international tax, estate and trust services. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal marks Nichols Cauley's first expansion outside Georgia, adding depth...
Jiji Acquires Bangladesh's Bikroy, Its First Deal Outside Africa
Lagos‑based classifieds marketplace Jiji announced the acquisition of Bikroy, Bangladesh’s largest online classifieds platform, marking its first deal outside Africa. The transaction value was not disclosed, and Bikroy will continue operating under its brand as part of Jiji’s expansion strategy.
OpenObserve Raises $10M Series A Led by Nexus Venture Partners and Dell Technologies Capital
OpenObserve, an AI-native observability platform, announced a $10 million Series A financing round led by Nexus Venture Partners and Dell Technologies Capital. The funding will support scaling go-to-market actions, expanding AI capabilities, and growing its customer base.
TriSpan Closes Continuation Fund for Sugar Beets, Led by Kline Hill Partners
TriSpan has closed a single-asset continuation vehicle for its portfolio café‑bakery brand Sugar Beets Inc, with Kline Hill Partners leading the fund. The transaction provides new capital to support Sugar Beets' growth, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management Acquires RSL and Company
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management, a subsidiary of Wealthspire, has completed the acquisition of Los Angeles‑based tax and advisory firm RSL and Company. The deal adds specialized tax, bookkeeping, and estate‑planning services for real‑estate owners, entertainment professionals, and high‑net‑worth individuals...
K2 Insurance Services Completes Acquisition of Oculus Underwriters
K2 Insurance Services, a specialty insurer, has completed the acquisition of Oculus Underwriters, integrating it into its Vikco Insurance Services platform. The deal expands K2’s commercial property insurance capabilities and adds Oculus’s portfolio and underwriting expertise to its offerings.
Lufthansa Group to Acquire 90% of ITA Airways for $382M
Lufthansa Group announced it will increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% by June 2026, paying €325 million ($382 million). The deal, subject to EU and US regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027,...
Eclipse Aircraft Raises $415.5M via Asset‑backed Securities
Eclipse Aircraft announced the issuance of $415.5 million in asset‑backed securities backed by leases on 23 passenger aircraft. The notes, issued by Eclipse Aircraft 2026‑1 Ltd and Eclipse Aircraft 2026‑1 LLC, were structured by Goldman Sachs with liquidity provided by Société...
Antares Closes Third Senior Loan Fund, Raising $8.5B
Chicago-based private debt manager Antares announced the final close of its third senior loan fund, securing $8.5 billion in commitments, exceeding its target. The fund has already deployed 30% of its capital. The closure marks a significant addition to Antares' senior...
Isomorphic Labs Closes $2.1B Series B Funding Round
Isomorphic Labs announced it has closed a $2.1 billion Series B round, the second‑largest biotech raise for a private company. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven drug discovery platform. The round was announced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Antares Capital Raises $8.5bn for Third Senior Loan Fund
Alternative credit investor Antares Capital announced it has closed its third senior loan fund, raising $8.5bn across the fund and related vehicles, exceeding its original target by over 40%. The new fund will focus on senior loan investments in North...
Serve First Raises $6.35M in New Funding
AI-driven customer experience platform Serve First announced it has raised £5 million (approximately $6.35 million) in new funding. The round was disclosed in a May 2026 article on retail trends, indicating fresh capital to expand its AI-powered solutions for retailers. The investors were...
Enhabit Shareholders Approve $1.1B Kinderhook Acquisition
Enhabit Inc. shareholders approved the sale of the home‑health provider to private‑equity firm Kinderhook Industries for $1.1 billion, paying $13.80 per share in cash. The deal, first announced three months ago, will take Enhabit private and is expected to close soon...
A-Cube Raises $4.4M in Series A Round Led by P101 SGR
A-Cube, a European digital tax compliance startup, secured $4.4 million in a funding round led by P101 SGR with participation from Sella Direct Ventures. The capital will be used to expand its AI‑driven API platform across Europe and accelerate product...
Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Each Acquire 25% Stake in the Other
Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services announced the completion of a cross‑purchase agreement, with each company acquiring a 25% ownership stake in the other. The deal creates a strategic partnership to expand vessel financing, offshore support, and maritime...
Odd Meter Raises $5M From GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures
Game studio Odd Meter announced a $5 million funding round led by GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures. The capital will be used to develop a new, as‑yet‑unannounced project following the success of its narrative title Indika. The round provides runway for...
SAP Makes Strategic Investment in N8n, Valuation Jumps to $5.2bn
German software giant SAP invested in Berlin‑based automation startup n8n through a secondary share sale, bringing SAP onto n8n’s cap table for the first time. The investment doubled n8n’s valuation to $5.2bn, though the amount invested was not disclosed. The...
Kashable Raises $60M Series C Led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives Sustainable Investing
Kashable announced a $60 million Series C round, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Sustainable Investing arm, which committed up to $50 million. Existing investors Revolution and EJF Ventures also participated. The funding will help expand the employer‑sponsored credit platform to more U.S. workers.
Cal-Maine Foods to Acquire Van’s Foods Assets From Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Cal‑Maine Foods Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of Van’s Foods, a frozen‑breakfast supplier, from Sara Lee Frozen Bakery LLC. The deal will expand Cal‑Maine’s prepared‑foods portfolio and is expected to boost annual sales by about 10% on a pro‑forma...
Photonic Closes $200M Financing Round at $2B Valuation
Vancouver‑based quantum computing firm Photonic completed the final close of its latest equity round, raising an additional $70 million to bring the total financing to over $200 million and valuing the company at $2 billion post‑money. The round included new investors such as...
Doctor Care Anywhere Acquires Outcome Diagnostics Limited and Medic Spot Limited for $1.08M
Doctor Care Anywhere announced the acquisition of UK weight-management firms Outcome Diagnostics Limited and Medic Spot Limited for £850,000 (≈$1.08 million). The purchase expands Doctor Care Anywhere's GLP-1 capabilities and cross-selling opportunities across its virtual GP, mental health, physiotherapy, and...