Business Deals and Investments

KKR Raises $23bn for North America Fund XIV
DealsApr 2, 2026

KKR Raises $23bn for North America Fund XIV

KKR announced that its North America Fund XIV has closed at $23bn, marking a major capital raise for the firm's flagship private equity vehicle. The fund will focus on employee ownership programmes in portfolio companies and continues KKR's strong track...

Private Equity International
Antaris Raises $28M Series A Round Led by Westwave Capital
DealsApr 2, 2026

Antaris Raises $28M Series A Round Led by Westwave Capital

Antaris, an AI-driven satellite mission software startup, closed a $28 million Series A round. The round was led by Westwave Capital with participation from Lockheed Martin’s venture arm and other investors. The funding will be used to develop its digital...

Washington Technology
Crosby Raises $60M Series B Funding
DealsApr 2, 2026

Crosby Raises $60M Series B Funding

Contract review startup Crosby announced a $60 million Series B round co‑led by Lux Capital and Index Ventures, with participation from Sequoia, 01 Advisors, Bain Capital Ventures, angel investor Elad Gil and law firm Cooley. The funding will be used to enhance...

Global Legal Post (Technology)
Monarch Quantum Secures $55M Series A Funding Led by Serendipity Capital
DealsApr 2, 2026

Monarch Quantum Secures $55M Series A Funding Led by Serendipity Capital

Monarch Quantum announced a $55 million Series A round to scale its integrated photonics infrastructure for quantum technologies. The round was led by Serendipity Capital with participation from 55 North and Global Innovation Labs. The funding will support engineering, manufacturing,...

Ventureburn
Saks Global Secures $500M in Senior Secured Bond Financing
DealsApr 2, 2026

Saks Global Secures $500M in Senior Secured Bond Financing

Saks Global, the luxury retailer emerging from Chapter 11, has secured a $500 million senior secured bond financing from its bondholders. The funding will be provided upon its exit from bankruptcy this summer, giving the company sufficient liquidity to complete its restructuring...

WWD
EagleTree Capital Acquires The Opus Group From Growth Catalyst Partners
DealsApr 2, 2026

EagleTree Capital Acquires The Opus Group From Growth Catalyst Partners

EagleTree Capital has acquired The Opus Group from Growth Catalyst Partners, aiming to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. The transaction was announced on April 2, 2026. Deal terms were not disclosed.

PE Hub Europe
Gateway Capital Announces First Close of $25M Fund II
DealsApr 2, 2026

Gateway Capital Announces First Close of $25M Fund II

Milwaukee-based venture firm Gateway Capital Partners announced the first close of its target $25 million Fund II, though the exact amount raised was not disclosed. The fund, founded by Dana Guthrie, aims to invest in 20 Midwest‑focused companies with check sizes of...

TechCrunch Venture Feed
Penn Medicine Takes Full Ownership of MRI Group and PET Partnership From Lancaster Radiology
DealsApr 2, 2026

Penn Medicine Takes Full Ownership of MRI Group and PET Partnership From Lancaster Radiology

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has acquired the remaining ownership stake in the MRI Group and PET Partnership, previously co‑owned with Lancaster Radiology Associates. The deal, announced on April 2, gives Penn Medicine sole control of six imaging centers in Lancaster...

Radiology Business
Liquid Environmental Acquires New Orleans Grease Trap Cleaning Company
DealsApr 2, 2026

Liquid Environmental Acquires New Orleans Grease Trap Cleaning Company

Goldman Sachs-backed Liquid Environmental announced the acquisition of a New Orleans-based grease trap cleaning firm, adding it to its network of non‑hazardous wastewater collection facilities. The deal expands LES's service footprint and strengthens its position in the environmental services market.

PE Hub Europe
Arvato Acquires Canadian 3PL Think Logistics
DealsApr 2, 2026

Arvato Acquires Canadian 3PL Think Logistics

Arvato, the global supply chain and e‑commerce services provider, has completed the acquisition of Think Logistics, a Mississauga‑based third‑party logistics firm. The transaction gives Arvato a foothold in the Canadian market and integrates Think Logistics into its North American fulfillment...

FreightWaves
Hitachi Rail to Acquire Clever Devices in Strategic Digital Mobility Deal
DealsApr 2, 2026

Hitachi Rail to Acquire Clever Devices in Strategic Digital Mobility Deal

Hitachi Rail announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based intelligent transportation systems provider Clever Devices, expanding its digital mobility portfolio and North American footprint. The acquisition, advised by J.P. Morgan and Ropes & Gray, is expected to close later in...

Financial Post
Radon Acquires Majestic Medical Solutions to Expand Geographic Reach
DealsApr 2, 2026

Radon Acquires Majestic Medical Solutions to Expand Geographic Reach

Radon, backed by private equity firm 5CP, announced the acquisition of Majestic Medical Solutions. The deal will enable Majestic to scale its geographic footprint and broaden its capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

PE Hub Europe
Sallie Mae Bank Raises $1.5B via SMB Private Education Loan Trust ABS
DealsApr 2, 2026

Sallie Mae Bank Raises $1.5B via SMB Private Education Loan Trust ABS

Sallie Mae Bank announced a $1.5 billion asset‑backed securities issuance through the SMB Private Education Loan Trust, backed by 83,110 private student‑loan assets from its Smart Option program. The DBRS‑rated transaction, featuring AAA‑BBB tranches, is slated to close on April 2, 2026.

Asset Securitization Report
Paton & Co Merges with Peter Graham and Associates to Expand Across Scotland and Northern England
DealsApr 2, 2026

Paton & Co Merges with Peter Graham and Associates to Expand Across Scotland and Northern England

Paton & Co has agreed to merge with Peter Graham and Associates, creating a combined firm operating under the Paton & Co name. The merger expands the firm’s geographic coverage into Northumberland, the Highlands and northeast Scotland, adding rural advisory,...

Property Industry Eye – Technology (UK)
Bed Bath & Beyond Agrees to Acquire The Container Store for $150M
DealsApr 2, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond Agrees to Acquire The Container Store for $150M

Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will acquire The Container Store in a $150 million stock and convertible notes transaction, including the retailer’s Elfa and Closet Works businesses. The deal, detailed in Thursday’s financial filings, is expected to close in July.

Retail Dive
BHP's Xplor Program Grants $500K to Litchfield Minerals for Oonagalabi Exploration
DealsApr 2, 2026

BHP's Xplor Program Grants $500K to Litchfield Minerals for Oonagalabi Exploration

Litchfield Minerals received US$500,000 from BHP’s Xplor program to advance exploration at its Oonagalabi copper‑zinc project in the Northern Territory. The funding, awarded in February, supports further drilling and geological modelling. The grant underscores BHP’s endorsement of Litchfield’s early‑stage exploration...

Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Bodhi Tree Multimedia Completes Majority Acquisition of Moving Image Studios
DealsApr 2, 2026

Bodhi Tree Multimedia Completes Majority Acquisition of Moving Image Studios

Bodhi Tree Multimedia (BTML) has completed the acquisition of a 50.01% stake in Indian production house Moving Image Studios, expanding its digital‑first content ecosystem. The deal positions Moving Image Studios as BTML’s storytelling lab, enhancing its unscripted and platform‑native content...

afaqs! (India)
Daydream Raises $15M Series A Funding
DealsApr 2, 2026

Daydream Raises $15M Series A Funding

daydream, an AI-native agency for organic search, announced a $15 million Series A round led by WndrCo with participation from First Round Capital and Basis Set Ventures. The funding brings the company's total capital to $21 million and will be used to accelerate...

VC News Daily
Talanx Secures $1.1B in Dual Bond Issuance
DealsApr 2, 2026

Talanx Secures $1.1B in Dual Bond Issuance

German insurer Talanx announced the completion of a dual bond issuance that raised $1.1 billion. The debt financing will bolster the company's capital position and support its growth initiatives. The deal was reported on April 2 2026.

Business Insurance
Jana Partners Acquires 5% Stake in Alkami Technology
DealsApr 2, 2026

Jana Partners Acquires 5% Stake in Alkami Technology

Jana Partners, a hedge fund, has completed a minority investment by purchasing a 5% equity stake in Alkami Technology, a digital banking platform provider. The transaction, announced on April 2, 2026, underscores Jana Partners' interest in the fintech sector. Deal...

Hedgeweek
Town Lane and Gillon Property Group Acquire Watters Creek Village Mixed-Use Development in Allen, Texas
DealsApr 2, 2026

Town Lane and Gillon Property Group Acquire Watters Creek Village Mixed-Use Development in Allen, Texas

New York-based Town Lane and Dallas-based Gillon Property Group have completed the acquisition of Watters Creek Village, a 460,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Allen, Texas. The property, built in 2008, includes 360,000 sq ft of retail and 100,000 sq ft of...

Shopping Center Business
Kernel Holding to Acquire Enselco Holding for $348M
DealsApr 2, 2026

Kernel Holding to Acquire Enselco Holding for $348M

Kernel Holding SA, a leading Ukrainian agribusiness, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Enselco Holding Ltd. for $348 million, adding 190,000 hectares of land, grain elevators and a railcar fleet to its vertical integration. The deal, announced on...

World-Grain
Wheaton Precious Metals Secures $4.3B Silver Streaming Deal with BHP
DealsApr 2, 2026

Wheaton Precious Metals Secures $4.3B Silver Streaming Deal with BHP

Wheaton Precious Metals announced a $4.3 billion silver streaming agreement with BHP, granting Wheaton 33% of silver production at the Antamina mine in Peru, with payments tied to spot silver prices. After delivering 100 million ounces, the stream will reduce to 22.5%...

MINING.com
Notch Raises $30M Series A to Build AI Operating System for Regulated Industries
DealsApr 2, 2026

Notch Raises $30M Series A to Build AI Operating System for Regulated Industries

AI startup Notch announced a $30 million Series A round led by Headline, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Jibe Ventures, Illuminate Financial and Phoenix Insurance. The funding brings total capital to $45 million and will support the development of its AI operating...

The AI Insider
Acurion Closes $4.3M Seed Round Led by TK & Partners
DealsApr 2, 2026

Acurion Closes $4.3M Seed Round Led by TK & Partners

Acurion, a precision oncology AI company, announced the closing of its oversubscribed seed financing round, raising $4.3 million. The round was led by TK & Partners with participation from Mesa Verde Venture Partners, The National Foundation for Cancer Research, Asian...

VC News Daily
Related Ross Acquires Coral Springs Office Campus From First Data for $36.5M
DealsApr 2, 2026

Related Ross Acquires Coral Springs Office Campus From First Data for $36.5M

Related Ross, the firm of billionaire developer Stephen Ross, purchased a two‑building office campus in Coral Springs, Florida for $36.5 million, with $18.3 million in seller financing from First Data Corporation. The deal includes a three‑year lease‑back allowing First Data to remain...

Commercial Observer
Scorpio Tankers Invests $10M in Ampera to Develop Micro‑nuclear Ship Power
DealsApr 2, 2026

Scorpio Tankers Invests $10M in Ampera to Develop Micro‑nuclear Ship Power

Scorpio Tankers announced a strategic partnership with US‑based microreactor developer Ampera, committing $10 million to develop micronuclear energy systems for maritime use. The collaboration will initially focus on floating nuclear power barges, with longer‑term plans for nuclear‑powered commercial vessels, leveraging Scorpio’s...

Splash 247
St Barbara Secures $333M Strategic Investment From Lingbao Gold Group for New Simberi Project
DealsApr 2, 2026

St Barbara Secures $333M Strategic Investment From Lingbao Gold Group for New Simberi Project

St Barbara announced a US$333 million strategic investment from Lingbao Gold Group to fund its New Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea. The funding will enable immediate construction, expanding processing capacity and underground development. The project is slated to begin...

Australia’s Mining Monthly
Lace Lithography Secures $40M Series A Funding Led by Atomico
DealsApr 2, 2026

Lace Lithography Secures $40M Series A Funding Led by Atomico

Bergen‑based semiconductor startup Lace Lithography raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Atomico, with participation from M12, Linse Capital, Vsquared Ventures, Future Ventures, Runa Capital, Deep Future, SETT Spain and Nysnø Climate Investments. The capital will fund development of...

ArcticStartup
Corazon Capital Closes $100M Fourth Fund
DealsApr 1, 2026

Corazon Capital Closes $100M Fourth Fund

Corazon Capital, the early‑stage consumer venture fund co‑founded by OKCupid co‑founder Sam Yagan, announced a final close of $100 million for its fourth fund. The fund will continue to back consumer‑focused startups. The close was reported on April 1, 2026.

AltAssets
Delin Property Sells Dutch Logistics Warehouse to M&G Fund
DealsApr 1, 2026

Delin Property Sells Dutch Logistics Warehouse to M&G Fund

Delin Property has sold its Dutch logistics warehouse in Gilze to an M&G fund, marking its exit from a brownfield redevelopment project amid strong investor demand for prime logistics assets.

CRE Herald
Northumbrian Water Secures $500M Equity Investment From CK Infrastructure Holdings and Affiliates
DealsApr 1, 2026

Northumbrian Water Secures $500M Equity Investment From CK Infrastructure Holdings and Affiliates

Northumbrian Water received a £400 million ($500 million) equity injection from CK Infrastructure Holdings, CK Asset Holdings, Power Assets Holdings and CK Hutchinson Holdings. The funding will support the utility’s AMP8 five‑year capital programme, targeting over £4 billion of infrastructure upgrades across the...

Energy Live News
Ares Management Raises $9.8B for Its Opportunistic Credit Fund
DealsApr 1, 2026

Ares Management Raises $9.8B for Its Opportunistic Credit Fund

Ares Management announced that its Ares Special Opportunities Fund III has secured over $9.8bn in commitments, including $8.3bn in equity and additional co‑investments. Institutional investors such as CalPERS, Virginia Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana contributed to the...

Private Equity Wire
GMR Power & Urban Infra Acquires Additional 2.37% Stake in GMR Kamalanga Energy
DealsApr 1, 2026

GMR Power & Urban Infra Acquires Additional 2.37% Stake in GMR Kamalanga Energy

GMR Power & Urban Infra announced the acquisition of an additional 2.37% stake in GMR Kamalanga Energy, expanding its holding in the power generation venture. The transaction was completed ahead of the market opening on April 1, 2026, and the...

The Hindu Business Line
EID Parry Approves up to $90M Equity and Loan Infusion Into Parry Sugars Refinery
DealsApr 1, 2026

EID Parry Approves up to $90M Equity and Loan Infusion Into Parry Sugars Refinery

EID Parry and its wholly‑owned subsidiary Parry Sugars Refinery India Private Limited approved the closure of the Kakinada refinery and a capital infusion of up to ₹610 crore in equity and a ₹130 crore inter‑corporate loan, totalling roughly ₹740 crore (~$90 million), to settle...

The Hindu Business Line
Peachy Secures Investment From Stride Consumer Partners, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
DealsApr 1, 2026

Peachy Secures Investment From Stride Consumer Partners, Eyes Nationwide Expansion

Peachy, a Botox provider with 15 locations, announced it has secured a new investment from Stride Consumer Partners. Although the terms were undisclosed, the funding will support nationwide expansion and growth into male consumers. The deal adds to Peachy's existing...

WWD
Weightmans Acquires Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law in UK Expansion
DealsApr 1, 2026

Weightmans Acquires Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law in UK Expansion

UK law firm Weightmans announced the acquisition of London‑based Elborne Mitchell and Hull practice Myton Law, expanding its capabilities across core services. The deals were disclosed on April 1, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions aim...

Law Society Gazette (UK)
J.C. Flowers to Acquire Stake in Niyam Group
DealsApr 1, 2026

J.C. Flowers to Acquire Stake in Niyam Group

J.C. Flowers announced it will acquire a stake in Niyam Group, marking a new investment in the reinsurance sector. The deal was disclosed on April 1, 2026, with financial terms not disclosed.

Business Insurance
Kairos Risk Solutions Acquires Molto Re to Expand North America Presence
DealsApr 1, 2026

Kairos Risk Solutions Acquires Molto Re to Expand North America Presence

Singapore-based boutique consultancy Kairos Risk Solutions announced the acquisition of reinsurance specialist Molto Re, bolstering its North American risk advisory capabilities. The deal, which also sees Josh Madson appointed Managing Director for North America, aims to leverage AI-driven solutions and...

Reinsurance News
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. Makes Strategic Investment in ReElement Technologies
DealsApr 1, 2026

Mitsubishi Materials Corp. Makes Strategic Investment in ReElement Technologies

Mitsubishi Materials Corp. announced a strategic investment in ReElement Technologies, a U.S. rare earth and critical mineral recycler, to develop integrated supply chain solutions in the U.S. and Japan. The partnership includes a memorandum of understanding for collaboration on recycling...

Recycling Today
Screen Australia Announces $20.4M Funding Slate for 91 Film, TV and Digital Projects
DealsApr 1, 2026

Screen Australia Announces $20.4M Funding Slate for 91 Film, TV and Digital Projects

Screen Australia confirmed a $20.4 million investment across 91 narrative projects, including new seasons of Little J & Big Cuz, The Funeral Singer, and several feature films and short animations. The funding supports production and development, marking the agency’s return...

TV Blackbox
CredResolve Raises Undisclosed Pre-Series A Round Led by Merak Ventures
DealsApr 1, 2026

CredResolve Raises Undisclosed Pre-Series A Round Led by Merak Ventures

CredResolve, a Gurugram‑based AI‑powered debt collections platform, announced it has closed a pre‑Series A funding round led by Merak Ventures, with participation from existing investors Unleash Capital Partners and CDM Capital. The undisclosed amount will be used to expand operations...

Entrackr
LRG Acquires London Estate Agency Farrar & Co
DealsApr 1, 2026

LRG Acquires London Estate Agency Farrar & Co

London‑based LRG has completed the acquisition of independent estate agency Farrar & Co, a long‑standing firm in Chelsea, for an undisclosed sum. The deal brings Farrar & Co’s staff and brand under the LRG network while the agency will continue...

Property Industry Eye
CHS Closes $459M Sale of Crestwood Medical Center to Huntsville Hospital Health System
DealsApr 1, 2026

CHS Closes $459M Sale of Crestwood Medical Center to Huntsville Hospital Health System

Community Health Systems completed the sale of its Huntsville, Alabama hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, to nonprofit Huntsville Hospital Health System for $459 million. The purchase price exceeds the $450 million initially proposed, reflecting a post‑closing working‑capital adjustment. The deal furthers...

Healthcare Dive (Industry Dive)
Liberty Energy Raises $525M in Convertible Notes to Boost Financial Flexibility
DealsApr 1, 2026

Liberty Energy Raises $525M in Convertible Notes to Boost Financial Flexibility

Liberty Energy Inc., a Denver‑based provider of completion services, raised $525 million through a private offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2032 sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. The financing, its second convertible note offering this year, is intended...

World Oil – News
Circulate Capital Closes $220M Fund II First Close, Matching Fund I Total
DealsApr 1, 2026

Circulate Capital Closes $220M Fund II First Close, Matching Fund I Total

Singapore-based investor Circulate Capital announced a $220 million first close of its second fund, bringing the fund’s capital to the level of its inaugural Fund I. The new capital will be used to invest in circular supply chains and recycling businesses...

AltAssets
Princeton University Press Acquires Island Press Imprint
DealsApr 1, 2026

Princeton University Press Acquires Island Press Imprint

Princeton University Press (PUP) has completed the acquisition of the Island Press publications program, integrating the environmental non‑profit imprint into its catalog. The deal, announced in October and effective as of April 1, 2026, expands PUP’s mission‑driven publishing portfolio. Financial terms were...

Princeton University Press – Ideas
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Westin Poinsett
DealsApr 1, 2026

Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Westin Poinsett

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) announced the acquisition of the historic Westin Poinsett hotel in Greenville, South Carolina. The deal adds the 200‑room property to HHP’s portfolio, bringing its total hotel holdings to 19 properties and over $1.6 billion in assets under...

Hotel Business
Intel to Repurchase Apollo's 49% Stake in Fab 34 Ireland for $14.2B
DealsApr 1, 2026

Intel to Repurchase Apollo's 49% Stake in Fab 34 Ireland for $14.2B

Intel Corp announced it will repurchase Apollo Global Management’s 49% equity interest in the Fab 34 Ireland chip manufacturing venture for $14.2 billion, regaining full ownership of the plant. The deal is expected to generate profits from 2027 onward.

Schaeffer’s Investment Research – News & Analysis