Blackbear Acquires Chandler Rogers in Pembrokeshire Expansion
Estate agency Blackbear, owned by rugby star Gareth Davies, announced the acquisition of Tenby‑based firm Chandler Rogers for an undisclosed fee. The deal expands Blackbear’s presence in Pembrokeshire, marking its third expansion in under 18 months. Chandler Rogers’ director Martyn Rogers said the deal will preserve the agency’s legacy while opening new opportunities.
Nazara Technologies Raises up to Rs 500 Crore via Preferential Warrant Issue
Indian gaming firm Nazara Technologies announced a preferential issue of 1.92 crore warrants at Rs 260 each, targeting to raise up to Rs 500 crore (≈$60 million). The round includes investors Riambel Capital PCC, S Gupta Family Investments, Plutus Investments and Holding, Classic Enterprises and Founders...
Gnani.ai Secures $7.2M Series B Funding Led by Aavishkaar Capital
Gnani.ai, a voice‑first generative AI startup, raised Rs 68 crore (≈ $7.17 million) in a Series B round led by Aavishkaar Capital. The funding, issued via 1,647 compulsory convertible preference shares, values the company at Rs 818 crore (≈ $87 million). Proceeds will be used to scale its voice...
Unicorn India Ventures Leads $1.5M Pre‑Series A Round in Agritech Startup Cropcoin
Agritech startup Cropcoin raised $1.5M in a pre‑Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures, with participation from Climate Angels. The funding will support expansion from 10 to 66 districts across Bihar and Jharkhand. The round follows a $300K raise last...
PropShare Celestia Launches ₹244.65 Crore IPO, Opening April 10
Property Share Investment Trust announced that its SM REIT, PropShare Celestia, will raise ₹244.65 crore through an IPO opening on April 10 and closing on April 16. The fresh issue will fund the acquisition of seven floors in the Grade A+ Venus Stratum commercial building...
Progetto 11 Acquires Fashion Accelerator Tomorrow Ltd.
London‑based brand accelerator Tomorrow Ltd., backed by private equity, was sold earlier this month to e‑commerce holding company Progetto 11. The acquisition consolidates Progetto’s fashion services, with its subsidiary The Level Group set to manage Tomorrow’s portfolio, which includes A Cold Wall, Coperni...
Rebellions Raises $400M in Pre‑IPO Round Led by Mirae Asset Financial Group
South‑Korea‑based AI hardware startup Rebellions announced a $400 million pre‑IPO funding round, led by Mirae Asset Financial Group with participation from the Korea National Growth Fund, bringing its total funding to $850 million and valuing the company at $2.34 billion. The capital will...
Paramount Completes Acquisition of BET+ Minority Stake, Leading to BET+ Shutdown
Paramount (the parent of BET+) completed the acquisition of the remaining minority stake in BET+, prompting the streaming service to shut down and merge its content into Paramount+. The deal consolidates BET+ content into the larger Paramount+ library, streamlining distribution...
Raiffeisen Bank to Acquire Garanti BBVA's Romanian Business for $650M
Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank announced it will acquire the Romanian business of Garanti BBVA for €591 million (≈$650 million). The deal will make Raiffeisen the third‑largest bank in Romania by assets, marking its first major acquisition in years and a strategic shift away...
Eli Lilly Commits $2.75B to Insilico Medicine for AI‑discovered Drug Candidates
On March 29, Eli Lilly announced a $2.75 billion corporate investment in Insilico Medicine, paying $115 million upfront and tying the remaining $2.63 billion to milestones and royalties. The deal grants Lilly global rights to develop and commercialize oral therapeutics discovered by Insilico’s AI...
Alkane Resources Secures $100M Debt Facility From Major Australian Banks
Alkane Resources has closed a $110 million revolving credit facility and a $40 million contingent instrument facility, totaling roughly $100 million in USD, under a syndicated agreement with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Macquarie Bank and Westpac Banking Corporation....
Buxton Resources Sells 49% Copper Wolf JV Stake to IGO for $6.15M
Buxton Resources announced a conditional agreement to sell its 49% stake in the Copper Wolf joint venture in Arizona to IGO for approximately $6.15 million in cash. The transaction will terminate the JV, while Buxton retains full ownership of the surrounding...
Koala Raises $13.2M Ahead of ASX IPO
Australian direct‑to‑consumer mattress retailer Koala has secured $13.2 million (AUD $20 million) in new capital as part of its upcoming IPO on the ASX, bringing the total prospectus to $68 million and valuing the company at $305 million. The listing is slated for March 31,...
World Bank and DBSA Launch $500M Credit Guarantee Vehicle to Mobilise $10B in South African Infrastructure
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), South Africa's National Treasury and the World Bank have launched a credit guarantee vehicle (CGV) with an initial capitalisation of $500 million, including $350 million from the World Bank, to de‑risk infrastructure projects and attract...
Esports Nations Cup Secures $45M Funding Commitment From Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) announced a $45 million funding commitment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The three‑part commitment includes $20 million in prize money, $5 million in club incentives and $20 million for the ENC Development Fund to support logistics, travel and...
JPMorgan Completes $55B Debt Financing for Electronic Arts Leveraged Buyout
JPMorgan Chase & Co. finalized a $55B debt financing package to fund the largest leveraged buyout ever of video-game publisher Electronic Arts. The financing, dubbed Project Eagle, was completed amid geopolitical tensions, securing the capital needed for the private-equity takeover.
Development Bank of the Philippines Lends $36M to Kabankalan City for Flood Control Projects
State‑owned Development Bank of the Philippines approved a P2‑billion (≈$36 million) loan to Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental to fund flood‑control infrastructure. The loan is split into three tranches over 5‑ to 15‑year terms under the Asenso program. This financing follows...
Atlantic Sapphire ASA Secures $10M Bridge Loan
Atlantic Sapphire ASA announced it has entered into a bridge loan agreement for up to $10 million, payable in two $5 million tranches, with a 12% annual interest rate and a maturity date of 15 May 2026. The senior loan,...
Highlight AI Raises $40M Series A Led by Khosla Ventures
Highlight AI announced a $40 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures to develop a shared intelligence layer that coordinates AI agents and human workflows. The funding will be used to double headcount, focusing on engineering to build the...
Lightstone Acquires Rhode Island Biomanufacturing Facility for $68M
New York real‑estate firm Lightstone acquired the 122,000 sq ft biomanufacturing property at 100 Technology Way in Smithfield, Rhode Island, from The Davis Cos. for $68 million. The fully leased asset, occupied by Organogenesis, expands Lightstone’s life‑sciences portfolio to 1.2 million sq ft across eight U.S. locations.
KNDS and Elbit Systems Form Joint Venture EuroPULS GmbH to Market Rocket Artillery System
German defense firms KNDS and Elbit Systems Land have announced the creation of a 50:50 joint venture, EuroPULS GmbH, to market the EuroPULS rocket artillery system to European armed forces. The JV will combine KNDS's fire‑control technology with Elbit's PULS...
Canada Commits $175M Loan to Nunavik Rare‑earth Mining Project
The Canadian government has pledged a $175 million loan to a proposed rare‑earth mining project in Nunavik, northern Quebec, backed by a major U.S. investor linked to the Trump administration. The funding aims to protect Canadian jobs and the economy amid...
Kenorland Minerals Acquires Additional Mineral Claims in Northern Ontario
Kenorland Minerals announced it has signed purchase agreements to acquire 10,200 ha of claims in the McVicar Agreement Area and 58,700 ha in the Rottenfish Agreement Area, expanding its Lang Lake and Muskrat Dam projects in Ontario. The deals involve a $100,000...
X-1 Acquires HangarIT and FBO Partners to Expand Into Aviation Real-Estate
Aviation technology provider X-1 announced the acquisition of HangarIT and FBO Partners, adding aviation real-estate data and advisory services to its platform. HangarIT will be rebranded as X-1 Property, while FBO Partners brings transaction support and market insight. The expanded...
Hudbay Secures $600M Strategic Investment From Mitsubishi Corp for Copper World Joint Venture
Hudbay Minerals announced the closing of a $600 million strategic investment from Mitsubishi Corp., granting the Japanese conglomerate a 30% joint‑venture stake in the Copper World copper‑molybdenum‑silver deposit in Arizona. The funding will support development of the project and reflects...
Jack Nicklaus Re‑Acquires Nicklaus Companies in $35.7M Deal
Jack Nicklaus, via the investment group 20 Majors, LLC, completed the purchase of Nicklaus Companies, LLC for $35.7 million, regaining control of his name, image, likeness and related trademarks. The bankruptcy court approved the deal earlier this month, following Nicklaus’s $50 million...
Keurig Dr Pepper (via Kodiak BidCo) Completes $16.35B Acquisition of JDE Peet’s After 96.2% Share Tender
On 27 March 2026, Kodiak BidCo B.V., backed by Keurig Dr Pepper, announced its cash offer for JDE Peet’s was declared unconditional after 96.22% of shares were tendered, representing €14.86 bn (≈$16.35 bn). Settlement is set for 1 April 2026, giving the...
FTMO Completes Acquisition of OANDA, Founders Become Co‑CEOs
FTMO has completed its acquisition of forex broker OANDA, with FTMO founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček appointed as co‑CEOs of the combined entity. The deal, announced on March 27 2026, positions FTMO as a larger player in the retail forex market...
Sunday PropTech Secures $286M Debt Financing for 38‑Hotel Acquisition
Sunday PropTech obtained $286 million in financing, including $242 million in acquisition debt from Citigroup and $44 million in mezzanine debt from Access Point, to fund the purchase and repositioning of a 38‑hotel U.S. portfolio. The total capitalization reaches $375 million as the...
3M Invests in JetZero's Series B to Accelerate Z4 Blended Wing Body Aircraft
3M announced an investment and strategic collaboration with JetZero, joining the company's Series B funding round for its Z4 blended wing body aircraft. The partnership will provide material expertise and funding to help JetZero advance its innovative aircraft design.
Claro to Acquire Brazilian Internet Service Provider From HIG Capital for $750M
Private equity firm HIG Capital announced the sale of its Brazilian internet service provider to telecom operator Claro. The transaction is valued at approximately $750 million, marking a significant expansion for Claro in Brazil's broadband market.
Advent to Invest in Engineering and Consulting Firm Atwell
Advent announced an investment in Atwell, an engineering and consulting firm. The transaction, valued undisclosed, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Optima Healthcare Acquires PAM Healthcare From LDC
LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has completed its exit of PAM Healthcare by selling the occupational health business to Optima Healthcare. The acquisition expands Optima Healthcare’s footprint in the occupational health sector. Deal terms were not...
August Media Group Co‑produces and Finances Roye Okupe’s ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’
Singapore‑based August Media Group announced it will co‑produce the animated feature ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ and finance up to one‑third of its production and marketing costs. The film, created by Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and based on his graphic‑novel series, will...
Bonaccord Makes Minority Investment in Prime Finance
Bonaccord has invested a minority stake in Prime Finance, a commercial real‑estate credit platform, to support its strategic priorities, strengthen its balance sheet and expand its credit platform.
Greystar Acquires 1,600‑Bed Student Housing Portfolio in Spain
Greystar has completed the acquisition of a 1,600‑bed student housing portfolio comprising two residences in Salamanca and Valencia, Spain. The deal expands Greystar’s footprint in the European student housing market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CrossCountry Mortgage to Acquire Two Harbors in $8.45B Deal
CrossCountry Mortgage announced a merger agreement to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. in an all-cash transaction valued at $8.45 billion, with Two Harbors shareholders receiving $10.8 per share and preferred shareholders $25 per share. The agreement was signed on March...
SAP to Acquire Reltio in Deal Backed by NewView Capital
SAP announced it will acquire data‑management firm Reltio, which is backed by NewView Capital. The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
First In Raises $148M for Its Oversubscribed Third Fund
Early-stage venture capital firm First In announced that its third fund has closed at $148 million, driven by strong investor demand and a recent SBIC critical tech approval. The oversubscribed fund provides the firm with new firepower to back its...
Acram Group and Bulldog Real Estate Partners Acquire 88 University Place for $46M
A partnership between Acram Group and Bulldog Real Estate Partners, operating as 88U Owner LLC, purchased the 11‑story 88 University Place in Greenwich Village for $46 million. The seller, 88 Tower LLC, tied to CIM Group, completed the transaction, with the...
Trinity Capital Commits $50M Growth Capital to Sage Health
Trinity Capital Inc., an international alternative asset manager, has committed $50 million in growth capital to Sage Health, a primary‑care and wellness provider for Medicare‑eligible seniors. The funding will support Sage Health's expansion of neighborhood health centers in underserved areas,...
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Goes Public on TSX via $3.1B SPAC Merger with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp
Canadian quantum computing firm Xanadu Quantum Technologies completed a deSPAC merger with Nasdaq-listed Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp, valued at $3.1 billion, and began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under ticker XNDU on March 27, 2026. The transaction is expected...
Ysios Capital Launches $110M InceptionBio Fund to Build Biotech Companies
Spain’s largest life‑sciences VC, Ysios Capital, announced the launch of InceptionBio, a $110 million fund dedicated to creating biotech companies from university spin‑outs. The fund, anchored by Spain’s Centre for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI), aims to establish at least three...
Chariot Provides $12M Financing for Etu Energias Subsidiary's Angola Offshore Acquisition
Chariot is providing $12 million in financing to a subsidiary of Etu Energias for the acquisition of a 20% working interest in Block 14 and a 10% interest in Block 14K offshore Angola. The financing gives Chariot exposure to production‑linked cash flows from...
Helix Earth Secures $12M Funding to Accelerate Energy‑Saving HVAC Technology
Helix Earth announced it has raised $12 million in new funding to accelerate the commercialization of its energy‑saving HVAC add‑on technology. The capital will be used to advance product development, expand manufacturing capacity, and launch pilot deployments in commercial buildings....
Forward Consumer Partners Caps Sophomore Fund at $500M
Private equity firm Forward Consumer Partners, founded by former L Catterton partner Matt Leeds, announced that its second fund has reached the $500 million hard cap. The fundraising round was fully subscribed, marking a successful close for the sophomore fund....
Modern Wealth Management Acquires Legacy Wealth Management, Adding $1.2B AUM in Florida
Modern Wealth Management, a Monterey-based RIA aggregator, completed the acquisition of Legacy Wealth Management, a Florida firm managing $1.2 billion in assets. The transition took place on March 27, marking Modern Wealth’s first Florida office and its 20th acquisition since launching in...
Meta Completes Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Amid Chinese Government Pushback
Meta has completed its acquisition of the AI startup Manus, prompting criticism from Chinese authorities who have barred the founders from leaving the country. The move has also led the China Computer Federation to call for a boycott of the...
Zentro Internet Secures $240M Asset-Backed Securitization to Boost Broadband Expansion
Zentro Internet completed a $240 million asset-backed securitization, one of the largest financings in the multifamily broadband sector. Backed by M|C Partners, the debt issuance will fund the company's high‑speed, multi‑gig internet rollout across major U.S. metropolitan markets. The deal...
RXR Provides $90M Loan to Madison Realty Capital Affiliate for New Jersey Multifamily Project
RXR has closed a $90 million loan to refinance the 300‑unit Clifton & Company apartments in Clifton, New Jersey. The loan was secured by an affiliate of Madison Realty Capital, which took ownership of the development in October 2024. The financing, negotiated by...