Macerich Acquires Annapolis Mall From Centennial for $272M
Centennial, together with Kildare Partners and Atlas Hill Real Estate, sold the 1.6‑million‑sq‑ft Annapolis Mall to Macerich for $260 million, plus an adjacent parcel for $12 million, totaling $272 million. Macerich funded the acquisition with cash on hand and a $150 million revolving credit facility. The deal expands Macerich’s portfolio in the Washington, D.C. market.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Pan Global Resources Raises $1.15M From Warrant Exercise
Pan Global Resources Inc. announced the exercise of 7.2 million share purchase warrants, generating gross proceeds of $1.15 million. The funds will be used to advance exploration at its Escacena and Cármenes projects in Spain and for working capital. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Shield AI to Acquire Defense Tech Firm Echelon
Defense technology company Shield AI announced it will acquire Echelon, a defense tech firm backed by Sagewind Capital. The acquisition was disclosed during PennantPark Investment Corp's Q2 2026 earnings call, where PennantPark expects to receive $16 million in proceeds from its...
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...
Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities Raises $630M for Critical Infrastructure Expansion
Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities closed a $630 million primary capital raise to fund expansion of digital, renewable, and transportation infrastructure across the United States. The round was backed by CBRE Investment Management, Mubadala Investment Company, Australian Retirement Trust and other investors, bringing...
Aberdeen to Manage Herald Investment Trust in Deal with Saba
Aberdeen and activist hedge fund Saba have agreed to transfer management of the £1.5bn Herald Investment Trust to Aberdeen, ending a prolonged dispute. Saba will exit its 30% stake via a tender offer, while Aberdeen will bring over eight staff...
Goldman Sachs BDC Issues $400M of Investment-Grade Unsecured Notes
Goldman Sachs BDC Inc. completed a $400 million three‑year investment‑grade unsecured note offering at a 5.1% coupon, which was 7.3× oversubscribed on a $300 million initial size. The proceeds will support the BDC’s portfolio investments and liquidity. The issuance was announced during...
NuScale Power Raises $37.9M via At-the-Market Share Offering
NuScale Power Corp sold 3.2 million Class A shares in an at‑the‑market offering, raising $37.9 million in gross proceeds, as disclosed in its Q1 2026 earnings call on May 7, 2026. The capital infusion bolsters the company's liquidity for commercialization and supply‑chain initiatives.
Devon Energy Completes $58B Merger with Coterra Energy
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy closed a merger on May 7, 2026, creating a combined company with a $58 billion enterprise value and 1.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day production. The undisclosed‑value deal makes the new entity the leading Delaware...
Kaleidofin Closes $1.8M Agri-Finance Securitisation in Kenya
Fintech platform Kaleidofin announced the first close of a local currency securitisation programme aimed at financing smallholder agriculture in Kenya. The deal raised KES 276 million (approximately $1.8 million) in debt financing. The transaction marks a significant step in expanding...
Jesse & Ben's Raises $10M Series A Funding Led by Greycroft
Jesse & Ben's, a seed‑oil‑free french fry brand, announced the close of its Series A financing round, raising $10 million. The round was led by Greycroft and was oversubscribed, providing capital to expand the company's frozen potato offerings.
KLR Acquires Restaurant Accounting Solutions to Expand Restaurant Industry Expertise
Boston-based accounting firm KLR announced the acquisition of Restaurant Accounting Solutions, a Yarmouth provider of specialized bookkeeping, payroll analysis, and back‑office support for restaurant owners. The deal broadens KLR's capabilities in the restaurant sector and strengthens its client accounting services....
U.S. International Development Finance Corp. Grants $5.5M to Macedonia's Pela Global for Antimony Exploration
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation signed a $5.5 million funding agreement with Pela Global Limited to support antimony exploration in North Macedonia's Kriva Palanka region. The financing aims to boost critical minerals supply chains and is part of broader...
Ouye Semiconductor Closes C‑Round Funding of Hundreds of Millions of Yuan
On May 7, Ouye Semiconductor announced the completion of its Series C financing round, raising hundreds of millions of yuan. The round was participated in by SDIC Capital, the Shenzhen 20+8 New Energy Vehicle Fund, Nanshan Strategic Emerging Industry Investment...
Integrated Partners Acquires City Square Wealth Management Team Managing $850M
Integrated Partners, a Boston‑based wealth‑management firm, has recruited the City Square Wealth Management team from Ameriprise Financial. The team, led by Kevin P. Connors, Kelly S. Hudak and Matthew P. Antonellis, brings roughly $850 million in assets under management. The move,...
5th Century Partners Closes $276M Fund II
5th Century Partners, a lower mid-market private equity firm, announced the final close of its second fund at $276 million, nearly double its debut fund. The fund was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor demand and marking a significant milestone for the...
Castellan Capital Provides $28M Construction Loan to Spectra Construction for Manhattan Condo Project
Castellan Capital has extended a $28 million two‑year construction loan, with a one‑year extension option, to developer Daniel Klaynberg’s Spectra Construction & Development for a 12‑story, 43‑unit condo tower at 129 East 28th Street in Manhattan’s Kips Bay. The financing, arranged by Arrow Real...
Moonshot AI Raises $2B in Funding at $20B Valuation
Beijing‑based AI lab Moonshot AI announced a $2 billion funding round that values the company at $20 billion. The round was led by Meituan’s VC arm Long‑Z Investment with participation from Tsinghua Capital, China Mobile and CPE Yuanfeng. The capital will support...
Perseus Mining and Tanzanian Government Commit $523M to Nyanzaga Gold Project
Perseus Mining Limited and the Government of Tanzania have formed a joint venture, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, to develop the Nyanzaga Gold Project. The partnership involves a $523 million investment, with Perseus holding an 80% stake and the government 20%,...
InflaRx Raises $150M in US Public Offering to Fund Kidney Drug Development
InflaRx N.V., a Nasdaq‑listed German biotech, announced a US$150 million public offering of 75 million shares at $2.00 each to fund development of its oral C5aR inhibitor izicopan for severe renal diseases, including ANCA‑associated vasculitis. The financing attracted existing and new institutional...
Orion Properties Acquires Barilla Americas Headquarters for $15M
Orion Properties Inc. completed the purchase of Barilla Americas' headquarters building in Northbrook, Illinois for $15 million, expanding its dedicated use asset portfolio. The acquisition was announced during the company's Q1 2026 earnings call, marking a strategic move to increase...
Metallic Minerals Signs $2.25M Option Agreement with Argyle Resources to Acquire McKay Hill Property
Metallic Minerals Corp. announced an option agreement with Argyle Resources Corp. that lets Argyle earn a 100% interest in the McKay Hill property in Yukon by paying $2.25 million in cash, shares and exploration work over three years. Argyle has already...
Humble Robotics Raises $24M in Funding Round as It Emerges From Stealth
Humble Robotics, an autonomous electric freight startup, announced a $24 million funding round as it emerges from stealth. The capital will fund development of its cab‑less autonomous trailer platform and pilot testing with logistics partners.
CodeWords Raises $9M Seed Round Led by Visionaries
CodeWords, an AI automation platform operated by Agemo AI Ltd., announced a $9 million seed round led by Visionaries. The round also saw participation from Firstminute Capital, Sequel and Illusian. The funding will be used to expand its AI agent Cody...
Pagaya Technologies Raises $2.1B via Four ABS Transactions
Pagaya Technologies Ltd announced it raised $2.1 billion through four asset‑backed securities (ABS) transactions in Q1 2026, attracting five new institutional investors and completing its first auto resecuritization. The financing included an $800 million ABS deal upsized from $600 million, providing liquidity for its...
Atlanticus Holdings Completes Acquisition of Mercury Financial
Atlanticus Holdings Corp announced the completion of its acquisition of Mercury Financial, a deal that doubled its balance sheet to $7.0 billion and added 1.3 million customers and a $3.0 billion portfolio. The acquisition was disclosed during the company's Q1 2026 earnings call and...
Scarlet Therapeutics Raises £3.2M Seed Round to Advance Lab‑grown Red Blood Cell Therapies
Scarlet Therapeutics, a UK biotech developing lab‑grown red blood cell therapies, announced a seed round of £3.2 million (≈$4.1 million) led by Eos Advisory, with participation from Oshen Bio, Daft Capital and existing backer SCVC. The funding will support pre‑clinical studies, animal...
Hiscox Capital Partners Raises $1B in New Investor Inflows, Boosting ILS AUM to $2.4B
Hiscox Capital Partners, the ILS investment unit of Hiscox Re, secured approximately $1 billion of new capital from investors, raising its assets under management to $2.4 billion as of April 1, 2026. The inflows primarily flowed into its catastrophe bond fund, enhancing fee‑generation potential...
Emerson Collective Leads $9.3M Seed Round for AI Healthcare Platform Ultralight
Emerson Collective invested in Ultralight’s seed round, raising $9.3 million to develop an AI‑driven personalized healthcare platform. The round, closed in April 2026, also included other undisclosed investors. The funding marks a continued surge in family‑office investments in healthcare and life‑sciences.
EU to Launch $5.5B Scale‑up Fund to Boost Tech Startups
European Commission chief Ekaterina Zaharieva announced a new $5.5 billion scale‑up fund, backed by the Commission and private investors, to provide $110 million funding rounds for tech startups. The fund aims to reduce EU reliance on U.S. cloud and chip providers and...
Angelini Pharma Agrees to Acquire Catalyst Pharma for up to $4.1B
Italy's Angelini Pharma announced it will acquire US‑listed Catalyst Pharma for up to $4.1 billion, paying $31.50 per share (a 28% premium). The acquisition gives Angelini three FDA‑approved neuromuscular and epilepsy products and marks its entry into the US market. The...
Chiratae Ventures Commits $10M to Five Deeptech Startups in Seed Round
Chiratae Ventures, an early‑stage VC, announced a $10 million seed investment across five deep‑tech startups – Ctrl B, Interact AI, SuprSend, TakeMe2Space and an undisclosed stealth startup – as part of its inaugural Sonic DeepTech programme. The programme offers up to $2 million per...
Main Street Capital Raises $380M via Senior Notes, Private Placement and Credit Facility Expansion
Main Street Capital Corp reported that it expanded its corporate credit facility by $30 million and issued $200 million of 2029 senior notes and $150 million of 2031 private placement notes, raising a total of $380 million in debt financing. The debt issuance was...
G&W Electric Acquires Safegrid to Expand Grid Monitoring Capabilities
G&W Electric announced it has acquired Finnish grid‑monitoring provider Safegrid Oy, adding the Intelligent Grid System and analytics to its portfolio. The financial terms were undisclosed, and Safegrid will continue operating from its Espoo headquarters. The acquisition strengthens G&W’s digital...
Illoca Raises $13M Seed Round Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
AI-native design startup Illoca announced a $13 million seed funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from AIX Ventures, Root Ventures and Alt Ventures. The capital will be used to expand its engineering team and accelerate development of its...
Ravix Group, a Subsidiary of Kingsway Financial Services, Completes Tuck-In Acquisition of Ledgers
Kingsway Financial Services Inc.'s subsidiary Ravix Group completed its tuck-in acquisition of Ledgers in 2026, marking the company's first acquisition of the year. The deal was disclosed during the Q1 2026 earnings call, with no financial terms disclosed.
Sedivention Raises $3.2M Seed Round to Advance Obesity Therapy
German medtech startup Sedivention, developing a minimally invasive cryoablation obesity treatment, raised €2.9M ($3.2M) in a seed round led by bmp Ventures and IBG funds, with participation from HTGF and Cambridge Ventures. The funding will support product development, first‑in‑human studies,...