Business Deals and Investments

Texas Stock Exchange Raises $275M to Launch U.S. Listings Platform
DealsMar 18, 2026

Texas Stock Exchange Raises $275M to Launch U.S. Listings Platform

The Texas Stock Exchange announced it has raised $275 million in capital from global financial institutions to fund its launch and compete with NYSE and Nasdaq. The funds will support technology development, leadership hires, and onboarding of member firms as...

Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
KKR Invests $310M to Acquire Majority Stake in Allfleet India and Minority Stake in PMI Electro Mobility Solutions
DealsMar 18, 2026

KKR Invests $310M to Acquire Majority Stake in Allfleet India and Minority Stake in PMI Electro Mobility Solutions

US investment firm KKR will invest up to $310 million to acquire a majority stake in Allfleet India’s e‑bus platform and a minority stake in Indian EV manufacturer PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, forming a strategic partnership to scale the platform....

The Asset – ETF tag
Flexiv Raises Growth-Stage Funding From Invus to Accelerate Global Robot Deployment
DealsMar 18, 2026

Flexiv Raises Growth-Stage Funding From Invus to Accelerate Global Robot Deployment

Flexiv announced a new financing round led by Invus, with participation from existing investors, to fund R&D and expand its global sales and service network. The capital will support scaling its adaptive robot portfolio and expansion into Europe and Asia....

RoboticsTomorrow
General Mills to Sell Brazil Business to 3corações for $153M
DealsMar 18, 2026

General Mills to Sell Brazil Business to 3corações for $153M

General Mills announced it will sell its Brazil business, including brands Yoki and Kitano, to Brazilian food and beverage owner 3corações for roughly $153 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals....

Food Dive (Industry Dive)
Lycra Secures $150M+ in Debtor‑in‑possession and Exit Financing as Part of Chapter 11 Restructuring
DealsMar 18, 2026

Lycra Secures $150M+ in Debtor‑in‑possession and Exit Financing as Part of Chapter 11 Restructuring

The Lycra Company announced a pre‑packaged Chapter 11 restructuring plan, securing $75 million in debtor‑in‑possession financing and over $75 million in exit financing to reduce its $1.2 billion debt load. The financing, backed by senior secured lenders, will support operations during the restructuring and...

Just Style
YScope Raises $3.9M in Seed Round Led by Two Small Fish Ventures
DealsMar 18, 2026

YScope Raises $3.9M in Seed Round Led by Two Small Fish Ventures

Toronto-based YScope announced it has closed a $3.9 million seed round, its first external financing. The round was led by Two Small Fish Ventures with participation from Snow Angels, Next Wave NYC, UTEST accelerator and undisclosed entrepreneurs.

BetaKit (Canada)
Kupando Raises €10M in Series A Extension to Advance Innate Immunity Drug
DealsMar 18, 2026

Kupando Raises €10M in Series A Extension to Advance Innate Immunity Drug

Kupando announced an additional €10 million in Series A financing, bringing its total Series A to €23 million. The round was led by Remiges Ventures and co‑led by LifeCare Partners, with participation from Brandenburg Kapital, High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Ventura Biomed Investors and new investor Carma...

The Next Web (TNW)
Elea & Lili Secures €2.5M Seed Funding Led by Lifeline Ventures
DealsMar 18, 2026

Elea & Lili Secures €2.5M Seed Funding Led by Lifeline Ventures

Elea & Lili, a deep‑tech startup spun out of Finland’s VTT, announced a €2.5 million seed round to industrialise its cellulose‑based super‑absorbent material. The round was led by Lifeline Ventures with participation from Ikorni Invest Oy Ab and Baltiska Handels Sverige...

Tech.eu
LIS Media Acquires Propertychecklists.co.uk From Designs on Property Ltd
DealsMar 18, 2026

LIS Media Acquires Propertychecklists.co.uk From Designs on Property Ltd

LIS Media, owner of the National Landlord Investment Show and other property media brands, has completed the acquisition of Propertychecklists.co.uk from Designs on Property Ltd. As part of the deal, Kate Faulkner will join LIS Media as a property market...

Property Industry Eye
2100 49 Ave LLC Acquires Hunters Point Office Building for $28M
DealsMar 18, 2026

2100 49 Ave LLC Acquires Hunters Point Office Building for $28M

BrightSpire Capital’s LLC sold the seven‑story, 129,000‑sq‑ft Hunters Point office building at 2100 49th Avenue to 2100 49 Ave LLC for $28 million, a fraction of its 2016 purchase price of $104 million. The transaction was filed on March 18, 2026, highlighting a steep discount from the building’s prior...

The Real Deal – Tech
Vicky Foods Agrees to Acquire Panrico Bakery Brand From Adam Foods
DealsMar 18, 2026

Vicky Foods Agrees to Acquire Panrico Bakery Brand From Adam Foods

Spanish group Vicky Foods has signed an agreement to acquire the bakery brand Panrico and its production facility in Portugal from Adam Foods. The undisclosed‑value transaction will boost Vicky Foods' sliced‑bread capacity across Spain and Portugal, supporting its international growth...

Just Food
UK AI Training Startup Calibr Raises Equity Financing From BGF
DealsMar 18, 2026

UK AI Training Startup Calibr Raises Equity Financing From BGF

UK-based AI training startup Calibr announced it has raised an equity financing round from venture capital firm BGF to expand its platform that upskills business teams in artificial intelligence. The funding will support Calibr's mission to "train the world on...

The View
Havoc AI Acquires Mavrik and Teleo to Expand Aerial and Ground Autonomy Portfolio
DealsMar 18, 2026

Havoc AI Acquires Mavrik and Teleo to Expand Aerial and Ground Autonomy Portfolio

Havoc AI announced the acquisition of two companies, Mavrik and Teleo, to enhance its aerial and ground autonomy capabilities. The deals were completed recently, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Defense One
Nuveen Real Estate Raises $330m From Australian Superannuation Funds for US Cities Retail Fund
DealsMar 18, 2026

Nuveen Real Estate Raises $330m From Australian Superannuation Funds for US Cities Retail Fund

TIAA’s Nuveen Real Estate has secured $330 million from three Australian superannuation funds for its US Cities Retail Fund, marking the largest allocation from the region to date.

AltAssets
Six Flags Sells Seven Parks to EPR Properties for $331M
DealsMar 18, 2026

Six Flags Sells Seven Parks to EPR Properties for $331M

Six Flags announced the sale of seven of its amusement parks to real‑estate investment trust EPR Properties for $331 million. The deal, expected to close by the end of March or early April 2026, will reduce Six Flags' debt by over...

Blooloop — Theme Parks
InfraVia Capital Partners Closes €8bn Flagship Europe Fund
DealsMar 18, 2026

InfraVia Capital Partners Closes €8bn Flagship Europe Fund

InfraVia Capital Partners announced the closing of its sixth flagship investment fund at a hard‑cap of €8bn, aimed at essential infrastructure across Europe.

AltAssets
Ormat Technologies Issues $875M Convertible Senior Notes
DealsMar 18, 2026

Ormat Technologies Issues $875M Convertible Senior Notes

Ormat Technologies announced the issuance of $875 million of convertible senior notes, comprising $725 million of 1.5% Series A notes and $150 million of 0% Series B notes due 2031. Proceeds will be used to repay existing convertible notes, fund share buybacks, and support general...

Renewable Energy Industry
Elliott Investment Management Acquires Stake in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
DealsMar 18, 2026

Elliott Investment Management Acquires Stake in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Elliott Investment Management announced it has built a stake in Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, citing the company's undervaluation and strong shipping business. The activist investor's purchase reflects its strategy of targeting prominent Japanese firms. The deal was disclosed...

WSJ – U.S. Business (global/Asia spillover)
IOCO to Acquire MySky Group for R47M Cash and R5M in Shares
DealsMar 18, 2026

IOCO to Acquire MySky Group for R47M Cash and R5M in Shares

JSE-listed iOCO announced a binding agreement to acquire 100% of MySky Group for R47 million in cash plus R5 million in iOCO shares, with additional contingent performance consideration. The deal, iOCO's first acquisition in eight years, is expected to close within three...

TechCentral (South Africa)
Credilio Raises Rs 30 Crore ($3.3 M) Series A Round Led by Cornerstone Ventures
DealsMar 18, 2026

Credilio Raises Rs 30 Crore ($3.3 M) Series A Round Led by Cornerstone Ventures

Fintech startup Credilio raised around Rs 30 crore (≈$3.3 million) in a Series A round led by Cornerstone Ventures with participation from Ashra Private Equity Fund, issuing 2,481 CCCPS at Rs 1,20,880 per share. The funding lifts Credilio’s post‑money valuation to Rs 330 crore (≈$36.5 million) and will...

Entrackr
CometChat Raises $6.5M in Strategic Funding Round From Run Ventures
DealsMar 18, 2026

CometChat Raises $6.5M in Strategic Funding Round From Run Ventures

CometChat, an in‑app communication platform, announced a $6.5 million strategic funding round from existing investor Run Ventures. The capital will support the company's AI roadmap and drive profitability, bringing total funding to $21.1 million.

Entrackr
Rhonexum Raises $1M Pre-Seed Round Led by QDNL Participations
DealsMar 18, 2026

Rhonexum Raises $1M Pre-Seed Round Led by QDNL Participations

Swiss quantum-tech startup Rhonexum announced it has closed a $1 million pre-seed funding round, led by QDNL Participations with participation from Venture Kick. The round will help the company scale its cryogenic electronics for quantum computing and related applications.

Tech.eu
Optimo Capital Secures Rs 100 Crore Debt Funding From Punjab National Bank
DealsMar 18, 2026

Optimo Capital Secures Rs 100 Crore Debt Funding From Punjab National Bank

Optimo Capital, a technology‑led NBFC focused on MSME lending, has raised Rs 100 crore in debt financing from Punjab National Bank. The funding will support balance‑sheet growth and expand its lending capacity, complementing a co‑lending partnership with Godrej Finance Limited to disburse...

Entrackr
Burger Singh Raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B Round at Rs 520 Cr Valuation
DealsMar 18, 2026

Burger Singh Raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B Round at Rs 520 Cr Valuation

Indian burger chain Burger Singh closed a Series B funding round of Rs 82 crore (≈$9 million) at a Rs 520 crore valuation. The round was led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd with participation from Negen Undiscovered Value Fund, Aurum Rising India Fund...

Entrackr
Lothian Pension Fund Acquires Edinburgh Hub From Oval Real Estate for £23.4m
DealsMar 18, 2026

Lothian Pension Fund Acquires Edinburgh Hub From Oval Real Estate for £23.4m

Lothian Pension Fund has acquired the Hanover Buildings – the Edinburgh Hub comprising a Premier Inn hotel and five retail and leisure units – from Oval Real Estate for £23.4 million, delivering a net initial yield of 5.66%. The transaction was advised...

Property Week
XBOW Secures $120M Series C Funding at $1B+ Valuation
DealsMar 18, 2026

XBOW Secures $120M Series C Funding at $1B+ Valuation

Autonomous offensive security firm XBOW announced a $120 million Series C round, valuing the Seattle‑based company at over $1 billion. The round was led by DFJ Growth and Northzone, with participation from Sofina, Alkeon Capital, Altimeter, NFDG Ventures and Sequoia Capital. The funding...

SecurityWeek
Native Raises $42M Series A to Enforce Security Policies Across Multi‑cloud Environments
DealsMar 18, 2026

Native Raises $42M Series A to Enforce Security Policies Across Multi‑cloud Environments

Cloud security startup Native announced a $42 million funding round, including a $31 million Series A led by Ballistic Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, YL Ventures and Merlin Ventures. The capital will accelerate its platform that translates security policies into provider‑specific controls...

SecurityWeek
Crossbow Therapeutics Raises $77M in Series B Funding
DealsMar 18, 2026

Crossbow Therapeutics Raises $77M in Series B Funding

Crossbow Therapeutics announced a $77 million Series B financing co‑led by Taiho Ventures and Arkin BioCapital, with participation from MPM BioImpact, Pfizer Ventures, Polaris Partners and other investors. The capital will fund the development of its TCR‑mimetic antibody candidates, including lead drug...

BioPharma Dive
Partech Partners Secures €20m Commitment From British Business Bank for Impact Fund
DealsMar 18, 2026

Partech Partners Secures €20m Commitment From British Business Bank for Impact Fund

Paris‑based Partech Partners announced a €20m (£17.3m) commitment from the British Business Bank to its €300m Impact Fund, aimed at supporting European impact firms. The funding, part of the bank’s strategy to boost capital for UK growth‑stage companies, follows a...

UKTN (UK Tech News)
Property Reserve Acquires Eastpoint at Exit 8A From Morgan Stanley
DealsMar 18, 2026

Property Reserve Acquires Eastpoint at Exit 8A From Morgan Stanley

Property Reserve Inc. acquired the 450,330‑square‑foot Eastpoint at Exit 8A industrial facility from Morgan Stanley in a CBRE‑arranged sale. The fully leased property, occupied by Iron Mountain Information Management LLC, was purchased at an undisclosed price.

Connect CRE
Arrow Real Estate Advisors Secures $53M Balance‑Sheet Refinance for The Grove Phase I
DealsMar 18, 2026

Arrow Real Estate Advisors Secures $53M Balance‑Sheet Refinance for The Grove Phase I

Arrow Real Estate Advisors arranged a $53 million balance‑sheet refinance for The Grove Phase I, a 162‑unit luxury multifamily property in River Grove, Illinois. The financing was provided by Wells Fargo on behalf of sponsor Noah Properties, positioning the asset and sponsor for...

Connect CRE
Syrian Proptech Startup Miftah Completes Undisclosed Pre-Seed Funding Round
DealsMar 18, 2026

Syrian Proptech Startup Miftah Completes Undisclosed Pre-Seed Funding Round

Syrian proptech startup Miftah announced the closing of a pre-seed funding round of undisclosed size to fund its upcoming digital real-estate marketplace. The round, completed ahead of its market launch, will support product rollout, platform development and data-driven transaction services....

Wamda
Northmarq Arranges $145M Refinancing for Prometheus Real Estate Group's Cupertino Office Campus
DealsMar 18, 2026

Northmarq Arranges $145M Refinancing for Prometheus Real Estate Group's Cupertino Office Campus

Northmarq’s San Francisco Debt + Equity team arranged a $145 million refinancing for The Towers at Cupertino City Center, a Class A office campus owned by Prometheus Real Estate Group. The transaction, completed after a competitive marketing process, attracted interest from multiple...

Connect CRE
BlackSoil Capital Raises Rs 200 Crore From Impact Fund Denmark
DealsMar 18, 2026

BlackSoil Capital Raises Rs 200 Crore From Impact Fund Denmark

BlackSoil Capital secured Rs 200 crore (approximately $22 million) in debt financing from Impact Fund Denmark, a Danish development finance institution. The funding will be used to expand climate‑aligned and inclusive lending across India's MSME ecosystem, focusing on renewable energy,...

Entrackr
Rivia Secures $15M Series A Funding Led by Earlybird
DealsMar 18, 2026

Rivia Secures $15M Series A Funding Led by Earlybird

Zurich‑based Rivia announced a $15 million Series A round led by Earlybird, with participation from Defiant, Speedinvest, Amino Collective and Nina Capital. The funding will support the rollout of its data engine and AI agents that aim to modernise clinical trial data...

Tech.eu
Weaver Services Raises Rs 1,450 Cr in Growth-Stage Funding Led by Premji Invest and Lightspeed
DealsMar 18, 2026

Weaver Services Raises Rs 1,450 Cr in Growth-Stage Funding Led by Premji Invest and Lightspeed

Housing‑finance platform Weaver Services completed a two‑tranche fundraise of Rs 1,450 crore ($156 million) led by Premji Invest and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Gaja Capital. The capital will be used to acquire a 75.01% stake in Centrum Housing Finance and support...

Entrackr
Aerchain Raises $13M Series A Led by Pavestone VC
DealsMar 18, 2026

Aerchain Raises $13M Series A Led by Pavestone VC

AI-native enterprise procurement platform Aerchain announced a $13 million Series A round led by Pavestone VC, with participation from IndiaMART and other investors. The funding will support global expansion and further AI development for its Spend Operating System. Aerchain previously...

Entrackr
Cronheim Arranges $33.3M Bridge Loan for New City Center
DealsMar 17, 2026

Cronheim Arranges $33.3M Bridge Loan for New City Center

Cronheim secured a $33.3 million three‑year bridge loan for New City Center, a grocery‑anchored shopping center in New City, New York. The loan, provided by Voya Investment Management on behalf of a joint‑venture partnership between KABR Group and BTF Capital Fund, covers...

Shopping Center Business
Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures $335M Senior Debt Financing From Export Development Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank
DealsMar 17, 2026

Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures $335M Senior Debt Financing From Export Development Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank

Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE: NMG) announced that Export Development Canada and the Canada Infrastructure Bank have jointly committed $335 million (C$459 million) in senior debt to fund construction, development, and commissioning of its Matawinie graphite project in Quebec. The financing brings the...

The Northern Miner
Moab Minerals Acquires Four Uranium Tenements From AuKing in Tanzania
DealsMar 17, 2026

Moab Minerals Acquires Four Uranium Tenements From AuKing in Tanzania

Moab Minerals Limited, via its Tanzanian subsidiary Katika Resources, is acquiring four uranium tenements adjacent to its Manyoni Project from AuKing Limited. The deal, under an Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement signed in October 2024, will see Moab issue 62.5 million...

AZoMining
Snowflake Ventures Invests in Aira Technologies to Accelerate Telecom AI Automation
DealsMar 17, 2026

Snowflake Ventures Invests in Aira Technologies to Accelerate Telecom AI Automation

Snowflake Ventures announced an investment in Aira Technologies, embedding its AI/ML workflows into Snowflake to enable autonomous network operations for telecom providers. The partnership integrates Aira’s Naavik platform with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, offering AI-driven radio access network automation via...

Snowflake Blog
Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' Campos Basin Assets for $450M
DealsMar 17, 2026

Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' Campos Basin Assets for $450M

Brazilian state‑owned oil giant Petrobras announced it will acquire Petronas' 50% stakes in the Tartaruga Verde field and Module III of the Espadarte field in the Campos Basin for a total consideration of $450 million. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will...

Offshore Energy
Robinhood Ventures Fund I Closes $34.58M Investments in Stripe and ElevenLabs
DealsMar 17, 2026

Robinhood Ventures Fund I Closes $34.58M Investments in Stripe and ElevenLabs

Robinhood Ventures Fund I announced the closing of investments totaling $34.58 million in Stripe and ElevenLabs. The fund purchased $14.58 million of Stripe Class B Common Stock in a secondary transaction on March 9, 2026 and $20.0 million of ElevenLabs Series D Preferred...

FX News Group
Conduit Health Raises $17M Series A Led by Drive Capital
DealsMar 17, 2026

Conduit Health Raises $17M Series A Led by Drive Capital

Conduit Health, a provider of insurance-covered medical supplies, closed a $17 million Series A round led by Drive Capital, bringing its total funding to $22 million. The capital will be used to expand its AI-driven platform and broaden services beyond...

HIT Consultant
Standard Template Labs Secures $49M Seed Funding Led by Iconiq and CRV
DealsMar 17, 2026

Standard Template Labs Secures $49M Seed Funding Led by Iconiq and CRV

Standard Template Labs, an AI-driven IT automation startup, announced a $49 million seed round led by Iconiq and CRV. The funding will be used to expand its platform, including the Axiom module that automates IT service management tasks. The round highlights...

SiliconANGLE
Venture Catalysts Exits Pee Safe in $32M OrbiMed-Led Minority Recap
DealsMar 17, 2026

Venture Catalysts Exits Pee Safe in $32M OrbiMed-Led Minority Recap

Venture Catalysts sold its stake in Pee Safe as part of a secondary transaction in the $32 million OrbiMed‑led funding round. The exit, completed in January 2026, delivered a 9.6× return and over 30% XIRR for the fund. OrbiMed and other investors...

The Hindu Business Line
Paramount Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn Deal
DealsMar 17, 2026

Paramount Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn Deal

Paramount Skydance announced a $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. The deal, funded by $47 billion in equity, has secured antitrust approval and includes a potential $700 million payout for CEO David Zaslav.

The Guardian  Media
HSBC Raises $2.5bn via AT1 Bond Issuance
DealsMar 17, 2026

HSBC Raises $2.5bn via AT1 Bond Issuance

HSBC Holdings Plc sold $2.5bn of Additional Tier 1 perpetual notes, marking the first major‑currency AT1 bond issuance since the Iran conflict began. The two notes, callable in 5.5 and 10 years, will yield 6.75% and 7% respectively.

Bloomberg – Markets
Paisalo Digital Raises $15M via External Commercial Borrowing
DealsMar 17, 2026

Paisalo Digital Raises $15M via External Commercial Borrowing

SBI Life‑owned NBFC Paisalo Digital announced the successful closure of a USD 15 million External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) on March 17, 2026. The debt financing will be used to expand its lending portfolio, focusing on MSMEs and other priority sectors, strengthening its liability structure...

Mint (LiveMint) – Markets