Inspire Brands Confidentially Files for IPO, Targeting $20B Valuation
Restaurant conglomerate Inspire Brands, owner of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and other chains, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Backer Roark Capital is seeking a valuation of roughly $20 billion for the company. The filing was announced on May 8, 2026.
Sentinel Midstream Secures $2.1B Government Funding for Texas GulfLink Deepwater Oil Terminal
Sentinel Midstream announced that the U.S. Commerce Department, under a Japan‑U.S. strategic investment agreement, will provide $2.1 billion to fund its Texas GulfLink deepwater oil‑export terminal in the Gulf of Mexico. The funding, backed by the U.S. and Japanese governments, aims...
Knighthead Funding Provides $27M Refinancing Loan to Preiss and Speedwagon Capital's Signature Music Row Apartments
Knighthead Funding has extended a $27 million loan to refinance the 105‑unit Signature Music Row apartment project in Nashville, owned by a joint venture of Preiss and Speedwagon Capital Partners. The loan, announced on May 8, 2026, will support the newly built rental...
Nanya Technology Secures Private Placement From Sandisk Technologies
Nanya Technology announced that Sandisk Technologies has subscribed to a private placement, providing undisclosed capital to support its growth. The transaction was announced on May 8, 2026, and marks a strategic partnership between the two storage firms.
Lafrance Hospitality Acquires New Bedford Harbor Hotel
Lafrance Hospitality announced the acquisition of the 70‑room New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection property in New Bedford, MA. The boutique hotel will remain open while Lafrance plans enhancements to guest comfort and amenities.
Architect Capital Invests $535M for 16% Stake in OnlyFans Parent Fenix International
Fenix International Ltd., the U.K. parent of OnlyFans, sold a 16% minority stake to San Francisco‑based Architect Capital for $535 million, valuing the platform at $3.15 billion. The transaction, advised by Moelis & Co. and Skadden, marks a growth‑stage equity investment by...
CEFC Commits $800M to TasNetworks' North West Transmission Project
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced an $800 million commitment from the Rewiring the Nation Fund to underwrite stage one of TasNetworks' North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) project in Tasmania, covering most of the $860 million cost. The financing aims to...
Scorpio Tankers Raises $200M via Convertible Note Offering
Scorpio Tankers, the US-listed product carrier, announced and priced a private offering of $200 million of convertible notes due 2031, boosting its liquidity. The upsized bond sale was completed within hours on Thursday, adding to the company's cash reserves.
Aquatech Acquires FTS H2O to Boost Brine Concentration and Mineral Recovery
Aquatech announced the acquisition of FTS H2O, a provider of membrane-driven brine concentration and resource recovery technologies. The deal expands Aquatech's capabilities in energy‑efficient lithium processing, zero liquid discharge, and brine mining, with FTS H2O’s Oregon headquarters becoming Aquatech’s global...
Datasite Acquires Valu8 to Expand AI-Powered Private Market Intelligence
Datasite, a provider of AI-powered private market solutions, announced the acquisition of Swedish intelligence platform Valu8. The deal integrates Valu8’s European company data into Datasite’s Grata business, expanding coverage to 70 million firms and enhancing AI-driven deal sourcing. Terms were not...
CareTrust REIT Closes $865M in Nursing Home Acquisitions in April
CareTrust REIT announced that it completed 12 transactions in April, acquiring skilled nursing and senior housing assets for roughly $865 million. The acquisitions, primarily U.S. skilled nursing properties, were closed at a blended stabilized yield of about 8.9%, bringing the REIT’s...
IFC and ILX Provide $40M Financing to Uruguayan Timber Firm Arboreal
The International Finance Corporation and asset manager ILX have jointly assembled a $40 million financing package for Arboreal, a Montevideo‑based timber‑processing company. The package includes $20 million from IFC’s own account and $20 million mobilised from the ILX Fund, aimed at expanding production...
Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. To Become Boost Run Inc. After Business Combination
Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. announced it will complete a business combination with Boost Run Inc., resulting in a name change to Boost Run Inc. and a new ticker symbol BRUN effective May 11, 2026. The transaction converts WLAC into Boost...
JLL Capital Markets Arranges $26M Bridge Loan for Anaheim Industrial Storage Facility
JLL Capital Markets arranged a $26 million non‑recourse bridge loan for a 7.75‑acre industrial outdoor storage facility in Anaheim owned by North Palisade Partners. The three‑year floating‑rate loan will support the fully leased property, which serves a Fortune 100 logistics company....
Aubuchon Company to Acquire Eight F.L. Davis Ace Stores in Arkansas
The Aubuchon Company announced it will acquire the assets and operations of eight F.L. Davis Ace hardware stores in Arkansas from owners Renae Estes and Caitlin Sartain. The stores will retain the F.L. Davis Ace brand, with Travis Sartain remaining...
Square Yards Raises $35M From Smilegate VC Ahead of IPO Plans
Indian proptech platform Square Yards announced a $35 million venture funding round led by South Korean venture fund Smilegate VC, valuing the company at $900 million pre‑money. The capital will support its fintech arm Urban Money and preparation for a...
Apollon Wealth Management Acquires Senglaub Financial Group, Adding $650M in Assets
Apollon Wealth Management, a Charleston‑based registered investment advisor, has completed the acquisition of Senglaub Financial Group, a Delafield, Wisconsin RIA with approximately $650 million in client assets. The combined firm will operate as Apollon Wealth – Senglaub Financial Group and is...
HD Hyundai and Cerberus Capital Management Announce $5 Billion Investment Program to Upgrade U.S. Shipyards
HD Hyundai and Cerberus Capital Management announced a $5 billion investment program to upgrade U.S. shipyards, marking a major strategic partnership between the Korean shipbuilder and the U.S. private equity firm.
Versace Mansion in South Beach Secures $44.7M Refinancing
Jordache Enterprises, the Nakash family’s real‑estate firm, refinanced the historic Versace Mansion on Miami Beach with a $44.7 million loan, adding $23.7 million from HSBC to an existing loan from 2021. The 23,462‑sq‑ft property includes Gianni’s restaurant, a 10‑room hotel and event...
Hillhouse Investment to Acquire Mercer’s Private Client Services
Hillhouse Investment, an Asia‑based alternative asset manager, announced it has agreed to acquire Mercer’s Private Client Services, the wealth protection and life‑insurance business owned by Marsh. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, and the financial...
Tencent Sells 1.05% Stake in PB Fintech for $85M in Block Deal
Tencent offloaded its 1.05% stake in PB Fintech, the parent of PolicyBazaar, for Rs 805.45 crore ($85 million) via a block deal on the NSE. Institutional investors including Morgan Stanley, Société Générale, Ghisallo Master Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and Tata AIA Life Insurance...
Poland Secures $48.1B EU Defence Loan Under SAFE Programme
Poland signed a €43.7 billion ($48.1 billion) loan agreement under the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, becoming the first member state to tap the initiative. The financing will fund defence spending, domestic arms production and technology upgrades. The deal was...
European Wax Center Merges with Glow Midco Subsidiary in Cash Settlement
On May 8, 2026, European Wax Center, Inc. completed its merger with a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Glow Midco, LLC, an affiliate of General Atlantic. Shareholders approved the merger on May 7, and each EWCZ Class A share will be converted into...
Brazil Potash Closes $63.3M Public Offering of Common Shares
Brazil Potash announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 7 million common shares and pre‑funded warrants, raising about $63.3 million in gross proceeds before expenses. The offering was led by Canaccord Genuity and included full exercise of the underwriters' option...
German Dairy Giant Theo Müller Group Acquires Plant‑based Milk Pioneer Berief Food
German dairy giant Theo Müller Group has agreed to acquire Berief Food, a leading German plant‑based milk and tofu producer, which will continue operating as an independent unit. The deal, aimed at accelerating Berief Food’s international expansion and strengthening Müller’s...
Developer Secures $15M Loan for Affordable Housing at 706 W. 85th St.
Logos Faith Development secured a $15 million construction loan from Sunflower Bank to fund the first phase of an affordable housing project on land owned by St. Rest Friendship Church in South Los Angeles. The loan will finance a four-story...
Atlas Secures $14M Series A Funding to Launch Brain-Sensing Wearable
Atlas, a neurotechnology startup that emerged from stealth, announced a $14 million Series A round to develop its multi-modal brain-sensing wearable. The funding will support product development and scaling, leveraging expertise from veterans of Oura, Nest, and Kernel. The round...
Wisdom Ventures Closes $77.7M Sophomore Fund
Wisdom Ventures, an early‑stage investor focused on tech‑enabled wellbeing, announced the closing of its second fund with $77.7 million of commitments. The oversubscribed fund will be used to back startups in the wellbeing sector. The closing was reported on May 8 2026.
SouthernCarlson Acquires W Construction Supply
SouthernCarlson announced the acquisition of W Construction Supply, its second add‑on deal in three months after partnering with Truelink Capital. The terms were not disclosed, and W Construction Supply will continue operating under its existing name. The acquisition aims to...
FH Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in JinkoSolar's US Subsidiary
FH Capital announced it will acquire a majority stake in the US subsidiary of solar panel maker JinkoSolar, while JinkoSolar will retain a minority stake. The transaction expands FH Capital's presence in the US solar market. Deal terms and valuation...
Stryker Completes Acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems
Stryker has completed its acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems, the developer of the Pulse intravascular lithotripsy platform for treating severely calcified arterial disease. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Stryker's peripheral vascular portfolio with IVL technology.
Cantaloupe, Inc. Merges with Catalyst Holdco II Subsidiary of 365 Retail Markets in Cash Deal
Cantaloupe, Inc. completed a merger with a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Catalyst Holdco II, Inc., part of 365 Retail Markets, LLC. The transaction, consummated on May 8 2026, will pay $11.20 cash per share to Cantaloupe shareholders. The merger was approved by shareholders on September 4 2025.
ALPS Insurance Announces Acquisition of Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company
ALPS Insurance, a specialist U.S. insurer for legal professionals, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), the provider of legal malpractice coverage for Ohio attorneys. The deal, announced on May 8, 2026, will...
Lucara Diamond Completes Equity and Bond Financing for Karowe Project
Lucara Diamond Corporation announced the successful completion of its equity and bond financing for the Karowe underground project in Botswana, strengthening its balance sheet and funding future development. The financing, disclosed without a specific amount, supports the company's operational plans...
ASM Texas Corp and FV Star One Acquire Maersk Supply Service Brazil, Rebrand as Navvik
A consortium of ASM Texas Corp and FV Star One has acquired the Brazilian operations of Maersk Supply Service, rebranding the business as Navvik. The acquisition agreement was signed in March 2026, ending the Maersk Supply Services brand in Brazil...
Atlas Air Acquires Flight Services International
Atlas Air, a leading cargo airline, announced the acquisition of Flight Services International, a provider of aviation support services. The deal expands Atlas Air's service portfolio and strengthens its position in the aviation market. The transaction was reported on May...
Polestar Secures $700M Equity Raise From Banks and Corporate Investors
Polestar announced it has secured $700 million in new equity from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Crédit Agricole CIB and Vida France S.A., as part of its Q1 2026 financing activities. The funding will support its growth and...
Alliance Media Acquires Brandit Outdoor
Alliance Media, an international out‑of‑home media owner, has completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor, a Kampala‑based OOH advertising operator. The deal adds 73 large‑format billboard faces in Kampala to Alliance Media’s portfolio, expanding its presence in Uganda. Financial terms were...
Czech Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Groupe Cleared for Fnac Darty Takeover Bid
French regulator AMF approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Groupe’s public takeover bid for French retailer Fnac Darty. Kretinsky, who already holds 28.5% of the shares, aims to become the majority shareholder, with the bid slated to open in Q2 2026 and...
Basata Raises $21M Series A Round Led by Basis Set Ventures
Phoenix‑based AI startup Basata announced a $21 million Series A funding round led by Lan Xuezhao of Basis Set Ventures, with participation from Cowboy Ventures and Sofeon. The round brings Basata’s total capital raised to $24.5 million and will fund expansion of its...
Nvidia to Invest up to $3.2B in Corning for New Optical‑tech Factories
Nvidia and Corning announced a strategic partnership in which Nvidia will invest up to $3.2 billion to develop three U.S. factories focused on fiber‑optic technologies for AI data‑center systems. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, formalizes Nvidia’s commitment to fund Corning’s optical...
Global Millennial Capital Raises $100M for Its First IPO Opportunities Fund
Venture capital investor Global Millennial Capital announced it has raised $100 million for its inaugural IPO Opportunities Fund, five times the amount raised for its debut fund two years earlier.
Asara Resources Raises $40M to Fast‑track Exploration at Its Guinea Gold Project
Australian miner Asara Resources (ASX:AS1) announced a $60 million (≈$40 million USD) placement, pricing shares at 12.5 c, a 5.4% discount to the 15‑day VWAP, and attracting new institutional investors. The proceeds will fund resource extension, infill and definition drilling, regional exploration, mine...
Core Lithium Raises $67M in Second Tranche for Finniss Lithium Project
Core Lithium completed the second tranche of its $120M equity raise for the Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, securing an additional $67M in funding. The tranche was approved by shareholders at a meeting this week.
Corbin Capital Partners Raises $342M for Commercial Litigation Finance Fund
Corbin Capital Partners, a hedge fund and opportunistic credit investor, announced it has closed a $342 million capital raise for a new fund focused on commercial litigation financing. The fund will provide financing solutions to plaintiffs and law firms involved...
Advies Acquires St Andrews Financial, Adding $250m AUM
London-based advice firm Advies, part of the Saltus Partnership Programme, has completed the acquisition of boutique independent advice firm St Andrews Financial. The deal adds approximately $250 million in assets under management and expands Advies’ presence in London and the South...
Zepto Secures SEBI Nod for $1bn IPO
India’s quick‑commerce startup Zepto has received SEBI approval to proceed with its proposed $1 bn IPO, with filing expected within six to eight weeks. The offering will primarily be a primary capital raise, though final size and pricing remain to be...
Rocket Lab Announces Acquisition of Space‑robotics Maker Motiv Space Systems
Rocket Lab disclosed that it will acquire space‑robotics company Motiv Space Systems, expanding its capabilities in satellite servicing and on‑orbit operations. The acquisition was announced alongside the company's Q1 earnings and its record launch contract. Financial terms of the deal...
Phenom Acquires Plum
Phenom announced the acquisition of Plum, expanding its HR technology suite. The deal was reported on May 8, 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Houston to Price $256M United Airlines High-Yield Bond Deal
On Tuesday, the City of Houston will issue $256 million of high‑yield United Airlines bonds, comprising $106 million for ground‑services equipment and $150 million for catering‑operations facilities. The bonds are secured by United’s lease payments and are being led by Bank of America...