Liquid Instruments Secures $70M Series C Funding, Including $28.45M From National Reconstruction Fund
Australian measurement‑device maker Liquid Instruments announced a $70 million Series C round, with a $28.45 million stake from the National Reconstruction Fund. The capital will fund the company’s move to bring manufacturing back to Melbourne and expand its AI and quantum‑computing measurement solutions. The round highlights soaring global demand for AI computing technology.
Phenom People Acquires Plum.io to Add Psychometric Science to Its AI Hiring Stack
Phenom People Inc., an AI-driven HR platform, announced the acquisition of Plum.io Inc., a psychometric talent assessment provider. The deal, disclosed on April 28, 2026, will integrate Plum’s behavioral science into Phenom’s agentic AI hiring stack, enhancing its ability to...
Vornado Realty Trust Acquires 49% Stake in Park Avenue Plaza for $1.1B Valuation
Vornado Realty Trust announced it will purchase a 49% interest in the 45‑story Park Avenue Plaza office building from Closer Properties, valuing the asset at $1.1 billion. Fisher Brothers will retain its 51% ownership and continue to manage the property, while...
Agnico Eagle Mines Acquires Rupert Resources, Aurion Resources, and 70% of Fingold Ventures for $3.8B
Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd announced it will acquire Rupert Resources Ltd for up to $2.9 billion in stock and cash, Aurion Resources Ltd for $481 million in cash, and a 70% stake in Fingold Ventures Ltd from B2Gold Corp...
Coultreon Biopharma Raises $125M Series A to Advance Novel Immunology Therapy
Belgian biotech Coultreon Biopharma announced a $125 million Series A round led by Sofinnova Investments, with participation from Novo Holdings, Forbion, Regeneron Ventures, Galapagos, Samsara BioCapital and Longwood Fund. The funding will be used to advance its lead SIK3 inhibitor COL‑5671 into...
Patronus Raises €11M ($12.1M) in Funding Round Led by 3TS Capital Partners
Berlin-based senior safety startup Patronus announced a €11 million ($12.1 million) funding round led by 3TS Capital Partners, with participation from Grazia Equity and existing investors such as Singular, Burda Principal Investments, Adjacent, NAP and UVC Partners. The capital will...
E-Bike Startup Forest Secures $51M Series B Funding Round
London micromobility startup Forest raised £40 million ($51 million) in a Series B round, with a minority stake taken by hardware supplier OKAI and follow‑on investments from B8 Venture Partners, Fen Ventures, Güil Mobility Ventures and Fintex Capital. The capital will fund expansion...
Cnuic Raises $3M Pre‑seed Round Led by Tensor Ventures
Edinburgh‑based photonic chip startup Cnuic secured $3 million in pre‑seed funding, led by Tensor Ventures with participation from Blank Space Ventures, Silicon Roundabout Ventures, Phasechange, SANDS and Superlative. The capital will accelerate development of its novel photolithography device for next‑generation photonic...
OpenLight Secures $50M in Extended Series A Funding
OpenLight, a silicon photonics startup, raised an additional $50 million in an extended Series A round, bringing its total funding to $84 million. The round was led by Matter Venture Partners with participation from Acclimate Ventures, Catapult Ventures, and existing backers Xora Innovation,...
MWA Financial Advice Completes Acquisition of Hawthorn Financial Services
MWA Financial Advice completed its acquisition of Hawthorn Financial Services on 28 April 2026, adding over 70 family units and approximately $32.5 million in assets under advice. The deal, backed by Frontier Development Capital and Coniston Capital, brings MWA’s total assets...
Altair Semiconductor Raises $50M in Funding Round Led by Pitango Group as It Spins Off From Sony
Altair Semiconductor has become an independent company after a strategic spinoff from Sony Semiconductor Solutions. The company secured a $50 million funding round led by Pitango Group, with Sony remaining a shareholder. The capital will support Altair’s 5G IoT and physical...
Fletchers Acquires EMG Solicitors and JE Bennett Law to Build Court of Protection Division
Fletchers, a private‑equity‑backed law firm, has completed the acquisition of EMG Solicitors and JE Bennett Law, creating a dedicated Court of Protection and private‑client division with over 200 specialists across the UK. The deal consolidates expertise in the North‑West, with...
Critical Metals Agrees to Buy European Lithium for About $835 Million
US‑based miner Critical Metals signed a letter of intent to purchase all outstanding shares of European Lithium for roughly $835 million, securing full ownership of the Tanbreez rare‑earth project in Greenland. European Lithium shareholders will receive 0.035 shares of Critical Metals...
HostPapa Acquires Tailor Made Servers to Expand Dedicated Hosting Infrastructure
HostPapa, a global web hosting and cloud services provider, announced the completion of its acquisition of Tailor Made Servers, a Dallas-based dedicated server hosting provider. The deal adds customizable unmanaged servers, DDoS protection, and a Dallas data center to HostPapa’s...
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Acquires XOMA for $739 Million
Ligand Pharmaceuticals announced a $739 million acquisition of XOMA, aiming to expand its royalty revenue base and add late‑stage and commercial assets to its portfolio. The deal reflects ongoing consolidation in the biopharma sector among royalty‑financing, asset‑light companies. The transaction was...
Naviam Acquires Solex to Expand Latin American Presence
Naviam, the world’s largest IBM Maximo solution provider, announced the acquisition of Solex, a leading Latin American technology and consulting firm. The deal expands Naviam’s capabilities in IBM Maximo, ServiceNow, analytics, and AI across Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico,...
Phillips Edison & Co. Acquires Prairieview Center for $27.7M
Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale of the 113,601‑sq‑ft Prairieview Center shopping center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, for $27.7 million. United Properties sold the fully leased property, anchored by Lunds & Byerlys, to Phillips Edison & Co. The transaction was announced on April 28, 2026.
Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Eastgate Shopping Center for $3.3M
Chapel Hill, North Carolina‑based Prudent Growth Partners has completed the acquisition of the 20,520‑sq‑ft Eastgate Shopping Center in Batavia, Ohio for $3.3 million. The property, located 25 miles east of downtown Cincinnati, was 94% leased to tenants including State Farm, Farmers...
Blue Elephant Energy Secures Debt Financing From Commerzbank for 268MW Solar Park in Bavaria
Germany‑based Blue Elephant Energy has finalized a debt financing arrangement with Commerzbank to fund the 268 MW‑peak Schafhöfen solar park in Bavaria, slated for commissioning in September 2027. The financing, provided solely by Commerzbank, supports the development of Germany’s second‑largest photovoltaic installation....
Adobe Completes Acquisition of Semrush Holdings via Fenway Merger Sub
Adobe Inc., through its wholly‑owned subsidiary Fenway Merger Sub, Inc., completed the acquisition of Semrush Holdings, Inc. after shareholder approval on February 3, 2026. The merger closed on April 28, 2026, with each Semrush Class A share receiving $12 cash. The OCC memo outlines option...
Cap Alpha Ventures Leads $3M Series A Round in House of Chikankari
Women‑led ethnic wear brand House of Chikankari raised $3 million in a Series A round led by Cap Alpha Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its product portfolio, strengthen its omnichannel presence, improve working‑capital efficiency, and invest in team expansion...
Seaport and Hemab Target $180m IPOs as Biotech Listings Accumulate
Seaport Therapeutics and Hemab Therapeutics announced Nasdaq IPO pricing, each offering roughly 11.8M and 11.7M shares at $16‑$18 per share, respectively. The companies expect net proceeds of about $183.5M and $180.3M, for a combined raise of roughly $364M, adding to...
California Transplant Buys Industrial Property For New HQ: The DFW Deal Sheet
Flannery Inc., a family‑owned manufacturer of aluminum and steel trim, acquired a 42,000‑square‑foot industrial flex property on over 3 acres at 2525 Minnis Drive in Haltom City, Texas. The transaction was facilitated by Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, with First...
Arada London Secures $193M Loan From ICG Real Estate for Swiss Cottage Development
Arada London, the UK arm of UAE developer Arada, obtained a £152m ($193m) loan from ICG Real Estate to fund the construction of 251 mixed-tenure homes at 100 Avenue Road in Swiss Cottage, London. The financing supports two residential blocks,...
Cloudsmith Raises $72M Series C Funding Led by TCV and Insight Partners
Cloudsmith, a universal artifact management platform, announced a $72 million Series C financing round led by TCV with participation from Insight Partners and other existing investors. The funding will accelerate product development and expand go‑to‑market capabilities as enterprises adopt AI‑driven software development....
Sovereign Partners and HudsonPoint Capital Acquire 575 Fifth Ave for $378M
Sovereign Partners and HudsonPoint Capital have completed the purchase of the 40‑story 575 Fifth Avenue building for $378 million, splitting the deal into $316 million for the office portion and $62 million for the retail portion. The transaction closes the...
BrightSpire Capital Closes $955M Commercial Real Estate CLO
BrightSpire Capital Inc announced the closing of its fourth managed commercial‑real‑estate collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO) valued at $955 million, with a $98 million ramp and a 2.5‑year reinvestment period. The transaction was supported by 19 investors, expanding the company's lending capacity....
Newport Specialty Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Complex Coverage
Newport Specialty Partners, a specialty insurance platform backed by Lovell Minnick Partners, announced a majority stake acquisition of New York‑based Complex Coverage (CCI), an MGA focused on homeowners and personal lines. Financial terms were undisclosed, and CCI’s leadership will remain...
IQE Plc Secures $103M Strategic Investment Led by Macom Technology
IQE plc announced a strategic investment of about $103M from Macom Technology and existing shareholders. The cash will be used to repay debt, redeem loan notes, and strengthen the balance sheet, and the deal includes long‑term supply agreements. The transaction...
Gencom-Led JV Secures $125M Refinancing for The St. Regis Chicago
Gencom and GD Holdings' joint venture has secured a $125 million refinancing loan from Banco Inbursa for The St. Regis Chicago, replacing $76 million of original acquisition financing. The deal, announced on April 28, 2026, underscores the asset's strong performance...
Silverfort Acquires Fabrix Security to Bring AI Decision‑making to Runtime Access Control
Identity security firm Silverfort Inc. announced the acquisition of AI‑native identity security startup Fabrix Security Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. The deal combines Fabrix’s AI‑driven runtime access control platform with Silverfort’s Runtime Access Protection technology, enhancing enterprise identity and access...
Vikran Engineering Acquires 49% Stake in NOPL Solar Projects for $508,101
Vikran Engineering, an Indian EPC firm, has agreed to acquire a 49% equity stake in NOPL Solar Projects Private Limited for INR 49 million ($508,101). The acquisition supports Vikran's expansion into the agricultural solar segment under the PM‑KUSUM scheme, which...
Opalia Raises $2.3M in First Close of Funding Round Led by Nàdarra Ventures
Canadian cell‑based dairy startup Opalia secured C$3.2 million (≈ $2.3 million) in the first close of a new funding round to scale production and pursue regulatory approval. The round was led by Nàdarra Ventures with participation from Spring Capital, UCeed, Anges Quebec, Investissement Québec, Cycle Momentum...
Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Tylenol and Neutrogena in $40B Deal
Kimberly‑Clark reported first‑quarter earnings and reaffirmed its outlook, noting it expects to close its $40 billion acquisition of the Tylenol and Neutrogena brands in the second half of 2026. The deal would expand Kimberly‑Clark’s consumer health portfolio and marks a major...
Mojro Technologies Secures $5.5M Series A Funding Led by Dallas Venture Capital
AI-driven supply chain startup Mojro Technologies announced a $5.5 million Series A round, led by Dallas Venture Capital with participation from IAN Alpha Fund and 1Crowd. The funding will support global expansion and product innovation for its B2B SaaS logistics...
Bold Communities Secures $102M Funding From L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency
Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency allocated $102 million across ten adaptive‑reuse projects, including a loan to developer Bold Communities for an office‑to‑residential conversion. The funding, part of a new public financing program, aims to accelerate affordable housing development...
BMG to Acquire Concord in $1.16B Cash-and-Stock Deal
German music group BMG and independent label Concord have signed a definitive agreement to merge, forming a combined entity called BMG. The cash-and-stock transaction gives Bertelsmann a 67% stake while Concord shareholders receive a 33% stake and a $1.16 billion cash...
AbbVie Secures Option to Acquire Kestrel Therapeutics for Up to $1.45B
AbbVie announced an exclusive right to acquire Kestrel Therapeutics, valued at up to $1.45 billion, contingent on Kestrel meeting development and regulatory milestones for its oral pan‑KRAS inhibitor KST‑6051. The agreement includes AbbVie funding the program and gives it the option...
Québec Innovative Materials Corp. Closes $12.6M Bought Deal Private Placement
Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) announced the closing of its bought‑deal private placement, issuing 19,167,050 units at C$0.90 per unit for gross proceeds of C$17.25 million (≈ $12.6 million). The offering was led by Research Capital Corporation, which acted as sole underwriter and...
Apollo Global Management Invests in Swiss Dental Firm vVardis, Valuing It at over $1B
Apollo Global Management Inc. has made an equity investment in vVardis Holding AG, a Swiss dental company founded by sisters Haley and Goly Abivardi. The deal values vVardis at more than $1 billion, while the founders retain about 70% ownership. The...
Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital Acquire Electric Utility Cleco
Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital have announced the acquisition of electric utility Cleco from a consortium of Macquarie Asset Management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, and Manulife Investment Management. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Publicis to Acquire 160over90 From WME for $500M
French advertising group Publicis announced it will acquire sports‑marketing agency 160over90 from talent agency WME for a reported $500 million. The deal, valued at more than double what WME paid for the agency in 2018, underscores the growing importance of sports‑related...
Sonoro Gold Corp. Closes $9.0M Private Placement
Sonoro Gold Corp. announced the closing of an oversubscribed, non‑brokered private placement of 50,833,334 units at $0.24 per unit, raising CAD $12.2 million (≈ $9.0 million USD). The proceeds will fund a 50,000‑meter drilling program at its Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora,...
Shell to Acquire ARC Resources in $22B Cash‑and‑stock Deal
Shell plc announced it will acquire Canadian natural gas producer ARC Resources Ltd. in a $22 billion cash‑and‑stock transaction, offering 0.40 Shell shares and $8.20 cash per ARC share. The deal, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, aims to secure Montney gas...
TriFetch Raises $1.9M Pre-Seed Round Led by Nexus Venture Partners
TriFetch, a healthcare AI startup, announced a $1.9 million pre-seed funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from angels affiliated with Google, Hipprocratic, Mercor and MIT. The capital will be used to scale its automation platform for specialty...
Cathay Pacific Raises $270M via First HK‑dollar Public Bond
Cathay Pacific priced a three‑year fixed‑rate bond of HK$2.08 billion (≈$270 million) at 3.78%, marking its first fundraising in the Hong Kong dollar public bond market. The issuance provides the airline with new capital and diversifies its funding sources.
Metasports Interactive Raises $20 M in Non‑dilutive User Acquisition Funding From Metica
Metasports Interactive, the mobile gaming company behind Hitwicket, secured $20 million in non‑dilutive user acquisition financing from growth‑financing firm Metica. The funding will be used to scale marketing, expand internationally, and improve in‑game revenue performance, with Metica also providing its technology...
Hmlet Reacquires Singapore, Hong Kong Units From Habyt
FL Japan Holdings, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate, has completed the acquisition of Hmlet's Singapore and Hong Kong operations from Habyt, returning control of the APAC business to founder Yoan Kamalski. The deal adds 2,915 units across Japan, Singapore and...
Arya Resources Closes $1.9M Private Placement to Fund Gold Exploration
Arya Resources Ltd. announced the closing of its private placement, raising $2.16M in flow‑through shares and $425K in non‑flow‑through shares for a total of $2.585M (≈$1.9M USD). The capital will support continued drilling at the Wedge Lake Gold Project, where...
Acko Appoints ICICI, Morgan Stanley, Kotak as Lead Managers for Upcoming IPO, Targeting $2-$2.5B Valuation
Acko, the Bengaluru‑based digital insurer, has named ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley and Kotak Securities as book‑running lead managers for its planned IPO, which aims to value the company at $2‑2.5 billion. The firm will file its draft red herring prospectus with...