Almanac Health Secures $10M Seed Funding Led by F-Prime
Almanac Health, a clinical AI platform, raised $10 million in a seed round led by F-Prime, with participation from General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The funding brings the company's total capital to nearly $12 million and will accelerate its mission to deliver evidence‑grounded AI to clinicians and health systems.
Achieve Partners Raises $450M for Its Sophomore Fund
Private equity firm Achieve Partners announced it has closed a $450 million raise for its second fund, aimed at investing in the future of learning and earning. The capital will be deployed to support portfolio companies focused on workforce development...
BlackPeak Capital Invests $7.7M in Croatia’s Fasal Bio to Scale Renewable Materials Platform
BlackPeak Capital has closed a €7 million ($7.7 million) investment in Croatian renewable materials startup Fasal Bio, supporting the global rollout of its Naturion™ platform. The funding, the final commitment from BlackPeak’s SE Growth Equity Fund I, will be used to expand production...
TheStorage Raises $3.96M Seed Round to Scale Industrial Thermal Energy Storage
TheStorage, a cleantech firm developing industrial thermal energy storage, closed a $3.96M seed round led by Voima Ventures, with participation from Superhero Capital, 2C Ventures and Momentum. The funding will accelerate commercialization, expand the team and scale the technology globally.
UNIVITY Raises €27M ($31.6M) Series A to Build VLEO 5G Connectivity Demo
French satellite startup UNIVITY announced a €27 million ($31.6 million) Series A round led by Blast Club, Expansion Venture Capital and Bpifrance’s Deep Tech fund. The funding will be used to expand the team and launch the uniShape 5G connectivity demo in very‑low‑Earth‑orbit,...
Tuyyo Acquires Nemi and Todo Verde in Strategic Merger
Tuyyo Foods has merged with Nemi Snacks and Todo Verde, combining three minority‑owned Latin‑American food brands under the Tuyyo name. The deal, announced on April 23 2026, aims to cut costs, expand product categories and accelerate growth through shared resources and supply‑chain...
Ray Therapeutics Closes $125M Series B to Advance Vision‑Restoring Therapies
Berkeley‑based Ray Therapeutics, which develops optogenetic eye‑disorder therapies, closed a $125 million Series B round. The financing was led by Janus Henderson Investors with participation from Adage Capital Management, Franklin Templeton, Invus, Marshall Wace and the venture arms of MSD and Novo...
Kurma Partners Closes Biofund IV at $236M, Delivering Fresh Biotech Capital
Kurma Partners announced the final close of its Biofund IV at $236 million, below its $275 million target, creating a new source of capital for European biotech founders. The fund aims to back 16‑20 companies developing therapeutic solutions, building on Kurma’s hands‑on creation...
Knighthead Funding Provides $39.75M Loan to Refinance University Properties' Stadium Crossing Student Housing
Knighthead Funding closed a $39.75 million loan to refinance Stadium Crossing, a 226‑unit student housing complex near Indiana University’s Memorial Stadium. The loan was provided to University Properties, operating as Varsity Properties, to support the property’s continued growth. The transaction...
SentiaNova Secures Initial Funding From FOOD FOUNDERS Studio as It Emerges From Stealth
Zurich‑based foodtech startup SentiaNova, which has patented technology to de‑flavor pulse proteins, announced it has secured initial funding from venture studio FOOD FOUNDERS Studio. The company emerged from stealth and plans to launch neutral‑tasting pea protein concentrate later this year...
Old Republic International Announces ECM Acquisition, Expected to Close by July 1
Old Republic International Corporation announced it will acquire ECM, with the transaction slated to close by July 1, 2026. The acquisition is part of Old Republic's strategic expansion and is expected to boost earnings in the second half of the...
Blackstone Raises $68.5bn in Q1 2026, Marking Massive Fundraising Surge
Blackstone reported raising $68.5bn in new assets during Q1 2026, bringing total inflows to nearly $250bn over the past 12 months. The fundraising includes over $10bn from retail investors and underscores the firm’s ability to attract capital despite weakening returns...
Flokk Acquires US-Based Spec Furniture to Boost North American Presence
Norwegian furniture maker Flokk announced the acquisition of US-based Spec Furniture, adding commercial seating and tables to its portfolio. The deal expands Flokk's North American footprint, now accounting for around 40% of sales, and supports its goal to become a...
FTV Capital Invests in AI Software Firm for Business Credit Professionals
FTV Capital announced a growth-stage investment in an AI software company that provides tools for business credit professionals. The deal was disclosed in a DealMax preview article on April 23, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Lincoln MGT Secures $146M Senior Debt Facility to Refinance One Station Hill in Reading
Lincoln MGT, a joint venture between Lincoln Property Company and MGT Investment Management, has secured a £115 million ($146 million) senior debt facility from Fiera Real Estate Debt Strategies to refinance the One Station Hill office development in Reading. The three‑year loan...
L’Oréal Completes Acquisition of Kering Beauté
L’Oréal Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Kering Beauté, expanding its luxury fragrance portfolio. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, was finalized as part of L’Oréal’s Q1 2026 results.
Textile Tech Startup STCH Raises $7M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Omnivore
Bengaluru-based textile tech startup STCH announced the closing of a $7 million pre‑Series A funding round led by Omnivore, with participation from Kae Capital and WVC. The capital will be used to expand AI capabilities, research and development, and partnerships with...
Edenor and Rede D’or Issue Junk‑Rated Bonds in Oversubscribed Cross‑Border Deals
Argentina's leading electricity distributor Edenor and Brazil's top healthcare provider Rede D’or have successfully sold new junk‑rated bonds in oversubscribed cross‑border offerings, raising capital to support their operations. The bond issuances were announced on April 23, 2026.
Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire The Container Store for $150M
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced it will acquire The Container Store in a deal valued at approximately $150 million in stock and convertible notes. The acquisition will enable combined store formats across California and 33 other states, integrating Bed Bath...
Modern Milkman Raises $12.5M in New Funding Round
Modern Milkman, a UK‑based grocery delivery startup, announced it has secured an additional £10 million (approximately $12.5 million) in funding, bringing total capital raised to over £60 million. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion of its direct‑to‑consumer model and the launch...
Church of Scientology's Building Management Services Acquires Former Mama Shelter Hotel for $16M
The former 70‑room Mama Shelter hotel in Hollywood was sold out of receivership for $16 million to Building Management Services, a subsidiary of the Church of Scientology. The sale, represented by Berkadia, closed in March 2026, marking the church’s latest real‑estate...
Verretex Raises CHF 800,000 From Innosuisse for Glass‑fibre Recycling Project
Swiss glass‑fibre recycling specialist Verretex announced it has secured CHF 800,000 (≈US$1.02 million) in project funding from Innosuisse, the Swiss innovation agency. The grant will support the development of upcycled short recycled glass fibres for reinforcement‑grade thermoplastic composites in partnership with EPFL...
Investec Backs Old Oak BTR Scheme with $51M Loan
Investec Bank has extended a $51 million loan to City & Docklands and Housing Growth Partnership to refinance the completed North Kensington Gate build‑to‑rent asset in Old Oak Common, London. The financing supports the sponsors' long‑term growth strategy in the regeneration...
Japanet Holdings Quadruples Venture Capital Fund to $200M
Japanet Holdings, the Japanese TV shopping company, announced on Monday that it has expanded its corporate venture capital fund to $200 million, up from $50 million, after early AI investments generated strong returns. Managed by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the fund will continue...
Fiducient Advisors to Acquire Portland-Based Sellwood Investment Partners
Fiducient Advisors, the advisory unit of Wealthspire, announced the acquisition of Sellwood Investment Partners, a Portland RIA managing $11 billion in assets. The deal expands Fiducient's institutional platform and follows its recent purchase of Axia Advisory. Sellwood’s team will remain in...
PCCP Provides $130M Construction Loan for Mott Haven Mixed-Use Project
PCCP has extended a $130 million construction loan to a joint venture between Shorewood Real Estate Group and Bogopa Enterprises for The 360, a 13‑story mixed‑use development in Mott Haven, Bronx, delivering 304 apartments and a grocery‑anchored retail space. The loan, arranged...
Murray Brook Minerals Raises $182.5K in Flow-Through Share Offering
Murray Brook Minerals Inc., a 100%-owned subsidiary of Puma Exploration, closed a non‑brokered private placement of 5 million flow‑through shares at $0.05 each, generating $182.5K in gross proceeds to fund further exploration of its Legacy copper‑silver project in New Brunswick. The...
National Healthcare Properties Raises $462M in IPO, Valued at $814M
National Healthcare Properties, a senior‑housing and medical‑office REIT, completed its initial public offering on April 22, 2026, selling 38.5 million shares at $12 each and raising $462 million. The proceeds will be used to repay a $186 million revolving credit facility and fund potential acquisitions....
Spill Games Secures $3.1M Seed Funding Led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital
Mobile gaming startup Spill Games announced a $3.1 million seed round co-led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. The Bengaluru-based studio, founded in July 2024, will use the funds to scale its portfolio of live titles, enhance its proprietary Spillway...
Liontrust Secures Shareholder Approval for Acquisition of River Global Holdings
Liontrust Asset Management announced that shareholders have approved its acquisition of River Global Holdings, a firm with £2.6 bn in assets under management. The deal value was not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to expand Liontrust’s investment capabilities.
Modern Wealth Acquires Denver-Based LPL Practice, Adding $1B in Assets
Modern Wealth, a RIA aggregator backed by Crestview Partners, completed its second billion‑dollar acquisition in a month by buying a Denver‑based practice from LPL Financial. The practice, Brown and Company, manages about $1 billion for 200 households, bringing Modern Wealth’s total...
Robinhood Ventures Fund I Invests $75M in OpenAI
Robinhood Ventures Fund I, the retail‑focused venture vehicle of Robinhood, invested $75 million for a minority stake in private AI leader OpenAI. Announced on April 22 2026, the deal gives retail traders exposure to OpenAI through the fund, which also holds positions in...
Cerebras Systems Files for Second IPO as It Seeks $23B Valuation
Cerebras Systems, the wafer‑scale AI chip maker, has filed its S‑1 to go public for a second time, aiming to raise capital after raising $2.55 billion in recent funding. The filing, announced in early April 2026, follows a $1.1 billion Series G round...
Software4Nonprofits Acquires Flipcause Assets in Deal Backed by Evermore Holdings
Software4Nonprofits, a subsidiary of Evermore Holdings Group, completed the acquisition of the assets of the bankrupt donation platform Flipcause. The deal, announced after Flipcause’s assets were put up for sale in February 2026, aims to transition the platform to an...
Mosaic Raises $18M in Series A Funding Led by Radical Ventures
Mosaic announced a $18 million Series A round led by Radical Ventures to expand its AI-driven deal-modelling platform for private markets. The funding will support product enhancements, entry into investment banking and private credit workflows, and scaling of its team....
Rackla Metals Raises up to $3.44M in Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Drilling
Rackla Metals Inc. announced a non‑brokered private placement to raise up to $3.44 million by issuing up to 16 million charity flow‑through units at $0.215 each. The proceeds will fund exploration and drilling at its Lentung tungsten property in the Northwest Territories...
Otis Acquires Majority Stake in AI-Enabled Elevator Service Provider WeMaintain
Otis announced it has acquired a majority stake in WeMaintain, an AI-enabled elevator service provider, during its Q1 2026 earnings call. The acquisition aims to enhance Otis’s digital service capabilities and expand its connected solutions portfolio. Deal value was not...
SAP Announces Agreement to Acquire Reltio
SAP announced an agreement to acquire Reltio, a leading master data management software provider, to bolster its Business Data Cloud and AI capabilities. The terms were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026...
Queensland Computers Acquires Optus Business Centre Gold Coast
Queensland Computers announced the acquisition of Optus Business Centre Gold Coast, its first strategic asset purchase. The deal expands Queensland Computers' presence in the B2B technology market, adding managed IT services, telecommunications, and end-to-end business solutions across Queensland. The acquisition...
Yesway Raises $280M in IPO, Valued at $1.21B
Convenience‑store chain Yesway completed its initial public offering on April 22, 2026, raising $280 million at $20 per share and achieving a $1.21 billion valuation. The stock began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker YSWY, marking the company’s public‑market debut after expanding its...
Llechwen Hall Hotel Secures $2.9M Mortgage From Barclays Business Bank for Refurbishment
Welsh independent hotel Llechwen Hall Hotel has secured a £2.3 million ($2.9 million) commercial mortgage facility from Barclays Business Bank to fund refurbishment of guest rooms, bathrooms and core water infrastructure. The loan supports the hotel's continued growth and upgrade of its...
Aston Villa Agrees $69M Sale of The Warehouse Fan Zone to Parent NSWE
Aston Villa has agreed to sell its match‑day fan zone, The Warehouse, to its parent company NSWE for a reported £55 million (≈$69 million), generating a £36 million profit. The transaction is pending Premier League approval. The sale supports the club’s accelerated Villa Park...
Monk Raises $25M Series A Led by Footwork and Acrew Capital
Monk, an AI-native platform automating accounts receivable, announced a $25 million Series A round led by Footwork and Acrew Capital, with participation from Better Tomorrow Ventures. The funding will be used to expand engineering and go‑to‑market teams and enhance its agentic AI...
UPMC Invests $250K in Three AI Health and Sports Startups
Pittsburgh-based UPMC pledged a total of $250,000 to three AI-driven startups—Sensi Fit, MyoVerse, and Perforated A1—at a Shark Tank-style competition at Carnegie Mellon University. The funding, part of a $1.75 million prize pool, supports the companies' development of athletic performance...
Valmont Industries Completes $20M Acquisition of Rational Minds and ConcealFab
Valmont Industries announced the completion of its acquisition of Rational Minds and the purchase of the remaining minority shares of ConcealFab for a combined $20 million, as disclosed in its Q1 2026 earnings call. The deal expands Valmont's capabilities in...
AuX Labs Secures $4M Funding Round Led by NYA Ventures and Nàdarra Ventures
Food‑tech startup AuX Labs announced the closing of a $4 million funding round led by NYA Ventures and Nàdarra Ventures, with participation from Verdex Capital, Builders VC, Congruent Ventures and Bluestein Ventures. The capital will be used to scale manufacturing,...
Google Announces $32B Acquisition of Wiz
Google announced at Cloud Next ’26 that it will acquire cloud‑security firm Wiz for $32 billion, integrating its platform into Google Cloud’s AI‑driven security agents to boost protection across multi‑cloud environments. The deal underscores Google’s push to make AI defense as...
Tata Mutual Fund Acquires $4.5M Stake in Mufin Green Finance in Bulk Deal
On 22 April 2026, Tata Mutual Fund purchased 3.3 million shares of Mufin Green Finance for roughly $4.5 million, paying about $1.36 per share. The transaction lifted the stock to a day‑high of about $1.43 on 23 April, highlighting rising institutional interest in EV‑financing NBFCs.
Aurinia Merger Sub Launches Tender Offer to Acquire Kezar Life Sciences at $6.96 per Share
Aurinia Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, announced a tender offer to purchase all outstanding common shares of Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. at $6.955 per share plus a contingent value right. The offer expires at 11:59 p.m. ET...
Invictus Energy Raises A$10M ($6.6M) in Share Placement to Fund Musuma‑1 Well in Zimbabwe
Invictus Energy secured A$10 million (≈$6.6 million) via a share placement to institutional investors, issuing 166.7 million shares at A$0.060 each with attached options. The funds will finance drilling of the Musuma‑1 exploration well in the Muzarabani area, with settlement expected on 28 April 2026.