Z Hotels Secures £79m Loan to Refinance Pair of Prime Central London Assets
Z Hotels obtained a £79 million loan from Metro Bank, structured by Beckford Advisory, to refinance its two freehold hotels in Leicester Square and Covent Garden. The facility is secured against the assets and will replace the group's original development‑finance facilities, freeing cash flow for further portfolio growth.
Congruence Therapeutics Raises $39.5M in Financing Round Led by Dimension and OrbiMed
Congruence Therapeutics announced the completion of a $39.5 million financing round to advance its small‑molecule corrector pipeline. The round was co‑led by Dimension and OrbiMed with participation from several other investors.
Dorian LPG Secures $62.9M Debt Facility From Citibank and Nordea to Finance Dual‑Fuel Ship Delivery
Dorian LPG took delivery of the 93,000 cbm dual‑fuel VLGC Areion from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries and simultaneously closed a $62.9 million loan facility to fund the final payment. The facility comprises a $42.2 million tranche from Citibank NA (guaranteed by K‑Sure) and...
TMK Energy Raises $6M in Oversubscribed Placement to Fund Gurvantes CSG Project
Australian small‑cap gas producer TMK Energy secured $6 million in binding commitments through an oversubscribed placement, with a cornerstone investment from seasoned CSG industry professionals. The proceeds will be used to drill up to three additional pilot wells and accelerate commercialisation...
Beautiful.ai Secures $45M Non‑dilutive Capital From General Catalyst’s CVF Fund
Beautiful.ai announced it has raised $45 million in non‑dilutive capital from General Catalyst’s CVF fund to expand its AI‑powered presentation platform and accelerate global growth. The funding will support new product features, localization, a developer API, and mobile tools. The company...
Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75B
Ecolab announced a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $4.75 billion. The acquisition expands Ecolab’s portfolio into thermal‑management solutions for high‑performance computing and data centers. The deal was announced on March 20, 2026.
IK Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Domek Group
IK Partners announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Domek Group, a Dutch financial services intermediary. The deal expands IK Partners' presence in the Dutch market and was reported on March 20, 2026.
Pittsburgh Public Theater and Civic Light Opera Announce Full Merger
Pittsburgh’s two largest theatre companies, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Civic Light Opera, announced they will merge to form a new, as‑yet‑unnamed entity. The merger consolidates the city’s leading performing‑arts organizations under a single umbrella, aiming to strengthen their financial and...
Shenandoah Computing LLC Acquires 430 Acres in Kansas City for Google Data Center Project
Shenandoah Computing LLC, a Google-affiliated firm, has completed the purchase of 430 acres near Kansas City International Airport from Hunt Midwest to develop the Project Kestrel data‑center campus. The acquisition includes plans for five 500,000‑sq‑ft facilities and a 44.2‑acre substation...
Pinq Polka Raises $429,000 in Pre-Series A Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
India's innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka secured $429,000 in a pre-Series A funding round led by Gurugram-based angel investor Inflection Point Ventures. The capital will be used to scale marketing, expand the team, and support working capital as the...
Polish Montis VC Secures €50M First Close for Inaugural Fund
Polish Montis VC announced a €50 million first close of its inaugural venture capital fund, aimed at early-stage European startups in energy, industrial tech and AI. The fund attracted investors including the European Investment Fund, Poland's Development Fund and various...
Novartis to Acquire Experimental Breast Cancer Drug From Synnovation Therapeutics for $2B
Novartis announced it will acquire an experimental breast cancer drug from Delaware-based Synnovation Therapeutics in a deal valued at $2 billion upfront. The acquisition expands Novartis’s oncology pipeline and reflects its commitment to advancing cancer therapies. The transaction was reported on...
Enpulsion Raises €22.5M in Growth‑stage Round Led by Nordwind Growth
Austrian space startup Enpulsion secured €22.5 million in a growth‑stage financing round, with German investment firm Nordwind Growth as the lead investor. The funding, announced in March 2026, will support Enpulsion’s development of satellite technologies and expansion plans.
Independent Bank Corp. To Acquire HCB Financial Corp. And Highpoint Community Bank for $70.2M
Independent Bank Corp. announced it will acquire HCB Financial Corp. and its subsidiary Highpoint Community Bank in a deal valued at approximately $70.2 million. The acquisition will add seven branches and $590 million in assets to Independent, and is expected to close...
Nebius Group Secures $2 Billion Strategic Investment From Nvidia
Nebius Group N.V. announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia that includes a $2 billion investment to expand its AI infrastructure and deploy large‑scale Nvidia systems. The funding will support Nebius’s AI‑focused cloud capacity and accelerate its growth in the AI ecosystem....
Gama Aviation Agrees to Acquire Charter Broker Hunt & Palmer
Gama Aviation announced it will acquire Hunt & Palmer, a UK‑based international air charter broker, in a deal expected to close within the week. The acquisition expands Gama’s aircraft management and charter capabilities, adding services in business aviation, commercial charter,...
Outpost Makes Strategic Investment in EV Realty as Part of $1B Expansion
Austin‑based Outpost announced a strategic investment in EV Realty, the developer of commercial fleet charging hubs, as part of its $1 billion expansion plan. The deal adds three California EV charging properties to Outpost’s terminal network, enhancing electrification for freight fleets.
IDB Invest Subscribes to 800 Million MXN Sustainable Bond Issued by Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano
IDB Invest has subscribed to an 800 million Mexican peso ($46 million) sustainable bond issued by Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano (BIM) to fund affordable, resilient housing projects for low‑income families in Mexico. The proceeds will expand BIM’s loan portfolio for SMEs, supporting housing...
Coeur Mining's Subsidiary Acquires New Gold Inc.
New Gold Inc. announced the completion of its share arrangement, whereby a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc. acquired all outstanding shares of New Gold. New Gold shareholders received 0.4959 shares of Coeur common stock per New Gold share, and...
Irwin Mitchell Sells Ascent Performance Group to Copper Street One Group
Irwin Mitchell announced the sale of its Ascent Performance Group debt‑recovery business to Copper Street One Group, owned by Copper Street Capital, pending regulatory approval. The deal is part of Irwin Mitchell’s strategy to focus on core legal services.
Eternal.ag Raises €8M to Accelerate European Expansion of Autonomous Tomato Harvesting Robot
German agritech startup Eternal.ag announced it has raised €8 million in funding to support the rollout of its autonomous tomato harvesting robot and expand across Europe. The round was backed by Simon Capital, Oyster Bay Venture Capital, Equity Pitcher and...
Leviathan Metals Acquires Prospecting Licence in Botswana
Leviathan Metals has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in a prospecting licence near its Central Project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. The deal includes an initial $200,000 cash payment, a further $300,000 cash and 991,666 common...
SBI Funds Management Files IPO Prospectus for up to 203.7M Shares
SBI Funds Management Ltd, a subsidiary of State Bank of India, filed a draft red‑herring prospectus for an IPO of up to 203,709,239 equity shares, representing about 10% of its equity. The offering includes a sale of roughly 128.3 million shares...
Alcuin Capital Partners Acquires Connect2Law Ltd
Alcuin Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Connect2Law Ltd, the owner of the tech‑enabled conveyancing brands Muve and Nova. The deal was announced on March 19, 2026, marking Alcuin’s second law‑firm purchase this year after its earlier minority investment in...
Nexstar Closes $6.2B TEGNA Acquisition, Agrees to Divest Six Stations
Nexstar Media Group completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA after receiving FCC and DOJ approval. To satisfy regulatory requirements, Nexstar agreed to divest six TV stations, including KTVD in Denver and WTHR in Indianapolis, to affiliated broadcasters such as Mission...
Neo Group Raises $53M From TVS Capital at $1.08B Unicorn Valuation
Mumbai-based wealth advisory Neo Group has raised ₹500 Cr ($53 M) from private equity firm TVS Capital and its affiliates, valuing the company at a pre‑money ₹10,000 Cr ($1.08 B). The fresh capital will be used to accelerate growth and expand its knowledge‑driven solutions...
Giyani Metals Secures Additional R29.9M Loan From South Africa’s IDC
Giyani Metals, a Toronto‑listed mining company, received an additional R29.9 million loan from South Africa’s state‑owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), raising its total loan facility to R264.3 million. The funding supports the high‑purity manganese sulphate monohydrate demonstration plant in Johannesburg and extends...
Balavant's Sentric Specialty Acquires Renewal Rights to Beazley's Product Recall Book
Balavant Insurance Group launched Sentric Specialty, a new program manager backed by Hudson Insurance Group. As part of the launch, Sentric acquired the renewal rights to Beazley's product recall book of business, giving it immediate scale in the specialty insurance...
Quantum BioPharma Closes $3.75M Initial Tranche of Private Placement
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. announced the closing of the first tranche of its private placement offering, issuing 3,750 debenture units for $3.75 million. The proceeds will fund business development and working capital, and the company also settled approximately $1.12 million of...
Earendil Labs Raises $787M in Private Funding
US-headquartered, China-rooted biotech Earendil Labs announced it has raised $787 million in private funding to expand its AI-driven drug discovery platform, which already supports a pipeline of over 40 programs. The capital will be used to accelerate development and position...
Eurowind Energy to Acquire Connected Wind Services Denmark
Eurowind Energy announced it will acquire Connected Wind Services Denmark from EnBW Energie Baden‑Württemberg. The acquisition, pending competition authority approval, will keep Connected Wind Services Denmark operating independently under its current management. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Redical Acquires Merry Hill Shopping Centre for £280m
Redical has completed the acquisition of the West Midlands shopping centre Merry Hill for an estimated £280 million. The deal adds the ninth‑largest UK mall to Redical’s portfolio, which already includes Victoria Leeds, The Liberty Romford and Clayton Square Liverpool....
British Land Secures Shareholder Approval for Life Science REIT Acquisition
British Land has received overwhelming shareholder support for its scheme of arrangement to acquire a Life Science REIT, clearing a key hurdle for the takeover. Court and general meetings approved the plan, paving the way for the transaction to proceed.
Siemens Invests in Emerald AI to Expand Data Center Ecosystem for AI Power Needs
Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced a strategic investment in Emerald AI, aiming to enhance its data center ecosystem for AI workloads. The partnership will combine AI workload orchestration with Siemens' power infrastructure to improve flexibility and grid integration for data centers.
Electronic Transactions Association Acquires American Transaction Processors Coalition
The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) announced it has acquired the American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC), a Georgia‑focused trade group representing over 70 companies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands ETA’s footprint in the payments industry.
Syneos Health Acquires Bestudy Medical Technology to Expand China Operations
Syneos Health completed the acquisition of Shanghai-based CRO Bestudy Medical Technology on March 20, 2026, bolstering its presence in China's fast‑growing biopharma market. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will see Bestudy continue operating independently under its own...
UK Government Bails Out Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5B Loan Guarantee
The UK government has provided a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover after a major cyber‑attack, effectively bailing out the automaker. The bailout, highlighted by the cyber watchdog, aims to stabilize JLR but raises concerns about setting a precedent...
BH Properties Acquires The Shops at Mauna Lani in Hawai‘i
Los Angeles‑based investment firm BH Properties has completed the acquisition of The Shops at Mauna Lani, a premier open‑air retail center on Hawai‘i’s Kohala Coast. The deal marks BH Properties’ first acquisition in Hawai‘i, though the financial terms were not...
Jonathan Rose Companies Acquires Inwood Affordable Housing Complex for $53M
Jonathan Rose Companies announced the acquisition of the 126‑unit Caroline Apartments in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood from Related Companies for $53 million. The purchase, the eighth for the Rose Affordable Housing Preservation Fund VI, includes a planned $19.7 million rehabilitation of the property. Newmark...
FAT Brands Secures Debt Financing Deal with Lenders Amid Bankruptcy, CEO Takes Leave
FAT Brands' founder and CEO Andy Wiederhorn is taking a leave of absence as part of a newly announced deal with the company's lenders to provide funding for the chain's bankruptcy restructuring. Under the agreement, Wiederhorn will receive a $5 million...
Avtal Secures $24M in Series A and Seed Funding
Austin‑based digital engagement platform Avtal announced a $24 million raise comprising Seed and Series A funding. The round was led by S3 Ventures with participation from NJP Ventures. The capital will support Avtal’s expansion of its compliance‑focused platform for debt collection agencies.
Beasley Media Group Announces Debt Refinancing Plan via Transaction Support Agreement
Beasley Media Group entered a Transaction Support Agreement with holders of its first and second lien notes, exchanging its second lien notes for new 10% Senior Secured PIK notes at 50% of principal and offering to purchase up to $15.9M...
Trumark Homes Acquires JK Monarch to Expand Into Pacific Northwest
Trumark Homes, a Western U.S. homebuilder, announced the acquisition of Washington‑based homebuilder JK Monarch, expanding its presence into the Pacific Northwest. The deal brings JK Monarch's team and ongoing projects in the Puget Sound and Tri‑Cities area under Trumark Homes,...
Myriad Uranium Sells Red Basin Project to Subatomic Industries for $2.5M
Myriad Uranium announced it will sell its Red Basin uranium project in New Mexico to Subatomic Industries for $2.5 million cash, while retaining a 10 % free‑carried interest. The deal, backed by investors 8VC and Overmatch Ventures, gives Myriad a more than...
Guardian Metal Resources Completes $50M IPO, Lists on NYSE American
Guardian Metal Resources (LSE: GMET; NYSE‑A: GMTL) completed a U.S. initial public offering raising about $50 million, listing its American depositary shares on NYSE American to broaden its investor base and fund its Nevada tungsten projects.
Allure Security Raises $17M Series B to Fight AI Fraud
Allure Security, an AI-native disinformation defence company, closed a $17 million Series B round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital, with existing investors Curql, Glasswing Ventures and Gutbrain Ventures participating. The funding brings total capital to $43 million and will be...
Flexzo AI Secures $12M Funding to Scale Smart AI Tools
Flexzo AI announced the closing of a $12 million funding round backed by a mix of venture capital firms and strategic investors. The capital will be used to develop new AI products, expand globally, and grow its engineering and sales...
Fremman Capital Raises Oversubscribed Continuation Fund for Kids Planet, Anchored by Ares Secondaries
Pan‑European private equity firm Fremman Capital announced the closing of an oversubscribed continuation fund for its UK nursery operator Kids Planet. The fund was anchored by Ares Secondaries, highlighting strong investor interest in the early‑education sector.
Buntar Aerospace Raises $10.4M to Boost AI‑powered Drone Intelligence
Ukrainian defense startup Buntar Aerospace announced a $10.4 million funding round backed by Axon Enterprise and Munkene AS. The capital will be used to expand its UAV and AI‑powered Copilot system for real‑time intelligence in high‑risk environments. The round highlights growing investor...
Ares Leads Continuation Fund for MCH Private Equity’s Europastry
Spain and Portugal-focused private equity firm MCH Private Equity has raised a continuation fund for its frozen baked goods portfolio company Europastry, with Ares leading the investment.