SBI Mutual Fund Acquires 4% Stake in Urban Company via Bulk Deals
SBI Mutual Fund purchased a 4% stake in home‑services marketplace Urban Company, acquiring 5.7 crore shares at an average price of ₹109.85 per share through bulk deals on the NSE and BSE. The transaction involved sellers Wellington Hadley Harbor AIV Master Investors, DF International Partners and ABG Capital and follows the expiry of a six‑month lock‑in period for pre‑IPO investors.
Stardust Power Raises $13.2M Equity and Secures $10M Debt Financing
Stardust Power Inc., a Nasdaq‑listed developer of battery‑grade lithium carbonate, announced it raised $13.2 million in equity capital and secured up to $10 million in debt financing, including a $10 million synthetic ATM equity facility with B. Riley Principal Capital II, to fund its...
Speciality Medicines to Raise ₹29 Crore via IPO on BSE SME
Speciality Medicines, a distributor of specialty pharmaceutical products, announced an IPO on the BSE SME platform to raise ₹29 crore by issuing 23.5 lakh equity shares at a price band of ₹117‑₹124 per share, opening on March 20. Unistone Capital will act as...
IB Acquisition Corp. To Merge with GNQ Insilico in $552M Deal
Special purpose acquisition company IB Acquisition Corp. (IBAC) announced a definitive agreement to combine with GNQ Insilico in a transaction valued at $552 million. The merger will make GNQ Insilico a publicly traded company, with IBAC shareholders receiving shares in...
Sands Capital Raises $1.1bn for Third Global Innovation Fund
Venture capital and growth equity investor Sands Capital has secured $1.1bn at the final close of its third Global Innovation Fund, targeting category-defining companies scaling in private markets.
Madison Capital and PGIM Purchase Debt on Juul’s Former Headquarters for Low $90M
New York‑based Madison Capital and PGIM, the investment arm of Prudential Financial, have reached a deal to purchase the debt on Juul Labs’ former headquarters in San Francisco for a price in the low $90 million range. The acquisition of the...
CBRE Investment Management Secures $1.865B for Asia Value Partners 7 Real Estate Fund
CBRE Investment Management announced the final close of its Asia Pacific value‑add real estate fund, Asia Value Partners 7 (AVP 7), on March 17, 2026. The fund raised $1.865 billion in equity commitments, surpassing its $1.5 billion target.
IAT Leasing Acquires Ten Airbus A330 Freighter Portfolio From Altavair Funds
IAT Leasing has purchased a portfolio of ten converted Airbus A330‑300 freighters from funds managed by Altavair on behalf of Blue Owl Capital, with financing from MUFG. The aircraft, previously leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Air Group,...
Rebels Ventures Invests in Brazilian Edtech Vekta in First Institutional Round
Brazilian edtech startup Vekta secured its first institutional investment from Rebels Ventures, completing a growth-stage funding round. The round, structured to balance investor protections with founder control, marks a key milestone for the company’s expansion. The deal amount was not...
Niv‑AI Raises $12 Million Seed Round to Boost GPU Power Efficiency
Tel‑Aviv‑based startup Niv‑AI announced a $12 million seed round to develop sensors and software that precisely measure GPU power usage and improve data‑center efficiency. The round was backed by Glilot Capital, Grove Ventures, Arc VC, Encoded VC, Leap Forward and Aurora...
Platform Accounting Group Acquires Accounting Specialists, Expands to Florida
Platform Accounting Group announced the acquisition of Boca Raton‑based Accounting Specialists, which will operate as ASG Advisor Group. The deal expands Platform’s presence into Florida, adding new accounting, tax, and advisory capabilities. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
Roboforce Raises $52M in Growth-Stage Funding to Accelerate Robotics Expansion
Roboforce announced a $52 million funding round to accelerate its AI-powered robotics across factories, warehouses, hospitals and construction sites. The round, led by undisclosed venture capital and strategic partners, will fund rapid product development and expansion in North America, Europe...
Minitab Acquires Experimental Design Platform Effex
Minitab announced the acquisition of Effex, an advanced experimental design platform, to integrate its capabilities into the Minitab Solution Center and enhance manufacturers' data-driven decision-making. The deal, disclosed on March 16, 2026, aims to streamline experimentation, analytics, and optimization tools...
HEARTio Secures $4.25M Seed Funding to Advance AI ECG Platform
HEARTio, an AI healthcare diagnostics startup, closed a $4.25 million seed round backed by Intelligence Ventures, Audacious Capital, VU Venture Partners, LifeX and Bessel. The capital will fund a pivotal study and support FDA clearance for its ECGio platform that predicts...
ReNew Energy Secures $95M Equity Investment to Expand Its ReNew Green Platform
India‑based decarbonization solutions provider ReNew Energy announced that its ReNew Green platform has raised $95 million in equity, led by LeapFrog Investments with co‑investors Emerging Market Climate Action Fund and Carlyle AlpInvest. The funding will support expansion of its commercial and...
AstraZeneca Acquires FibroGen China From Kyntra Bio
Kyntra Bio completed the sale of its FibroGen China assets to AstraZeneca, enabling repayment of its senior secured term loan and extending its cash runway. The transaction was announced during Kyntra Bio's Q4 2025 earnings call on March 16, 2026.
Carefam Raises $14.5M for AI-Powered Health Care Staffing Platform
Health care HR technology firm Carefam announced a $14.5 million funding round led by Pitango HealthTech. The capital will be used to expand its conversational AI platform that automates hiring and workforce management for hospitals, long‑term care and home‑care providers....
Brita Invests in Hello Klean, Acquiring Minority Stake
London‑based beauty brand Hello Klean has secured a strategic investment from German water‑filtration company Brita, which acquired a minority stake with an option to buy a majority later. The undisclosed funding will support product development and expansion, while Hello Klean...
Uvesa (MHP) to Acquire Spanish Poultry Group Payán Hermanos
Uvesa, the meat group controlled by Ukraine's MHP, announced it will acquire Spanish poultry peer Payán Hermanos, expanding its presence in Spain. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal aligns with Uvesa's strategy to strengthen and grow its poultry business...
Aecon Utilities Acquires Duna Services and Stakes in KNX Utility Services for $60M
Aecon Utilities, backed by Oaktree, announced the acquisition of Duna Services and a minority stake in KNX Utility Services. The transaction is valued at $60 million, with additional contingent proceeds possible. The deal expands Aecon's utility services portfolio.
Triton Raises €5.5bn Fund to Capitalize on Europe's Autonomy Agenda
Private equity firm Triton announced it has raised a €5.5bn fund, positioning itself to benefit from Europe's push for greater energy sovereignty. IR head Cenk Turkinan highlighted the fund's focus on energy sector opportunities amid the continent's autonomy agenda.
WeSort.AI Secures €10M Funding to Scale AI-Driven Critical Raw Material Recovery
German DeepTech startup WeSort.AI announced it has raised €10 million from impact investors Infinity Recycling, Green Generation Fund, Vent.io, and the SPRIND agency to expand its AI-powered sorting system for recovering critical raw materials from waste. The funding will support scaling...
Apple Acquires Video Editing Software Maker MotionVFX
Apple announced the acquisition of MotionVFX, a provider of plugins, templates, and visual effects for video editors such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere. The deal, disclosed on March 16, 2026, did not reveal a purchase price. MotionVFX will join...
Nordic Capital Acquires Majority Stake in TradingHub
Nordic Capital announced the acquisition of a majority stake in trade surveillance firm TradingHub, with existing investor Summit Partners retaining a minority stake.
Perspective Therapeutics Raises $164M in February 2026 Equity Offering
Perspective Therapeutics announced the completion of a February 2026 equity offering that raised approximately $164 million in net proceeds. The offering involved the issuance of 39.6 million shares and pre‑funded warrants for 6.6 million shares, boosting the company's cash position to about $145 million...
SEBI Clears Three IPOs Raising over ₹500 Cr
India's securities regulator SEBI approved the initial public offerings of Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education and Tea Post, together targeting more than ₹500 crore in fresh capital. Travelstack Tech plans a ₹250 crore fresh issue, Learnfluence Education aims for ₹246 crore, and Tea Post...
TXRE Properties Sells Arlington Interlink Building to Hielan Real Estate
Dallas-based TXRE Properties sold the Arlington Interlink office building in Arlington, Texas to Hielan Real Estate. The 83,050‑sq‑ft property, renovated by TXRE, was transferred after increasing occupancy, with Hielan securing a $10.5 million loan to finance the acquisition.
Frore Systems Raises $143M in Series D, Hits $1.64B Unicorn Valuation
San Jose‑based thermal technology firm Frore Systems announced the close of a $143 million Series D round, led by MVP Ventures with participation from Fidelity Management & Research Company, Top Tier, Mayfield Fund, Clear Ventures, Addition, Qualcomm Ventures, StepStone Group and Alumni...
Mutable Tactics Secures $2.1M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Seraphim Space
London‑based defence‑tech startup Mutable Tactics raised $2.1 million in a pre‑seed round. The round was led by Seraphim Space with participation from the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First and Transpose. The funding will be used to validate its...
Xeinadin Acquires Gregory Priestley & Stewart (GP&S) to Expand Midlands Footprint
Xeinadin, a UK provider of accountancy and business advisory services, announced the acquisition of Gregory Priestley & Stewart (GP&S), a Midlands practice focused on owner-managed SMEs. The deal expands Xeinadin's regional presence and adds GP&S's expertise across sectors such as...
Flink SE Secures $100M Funding Round Led by Prosus Ventures and Btomorrow Ventures
German quick-commerce startup Flink SE announced a $100 million funding round, valuing the company at about $900 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures and Btomorrow Ventures, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the rapid-delivery sector. The capital will be...
Oxford Medical Simulation Raises £5M Growth Debt From Salica Investments
London‑based healthtech firm Oxford Medical Simulation has secured £5 million in growth financing from Salica Investments. The senior secured loan will support the company's US expansion and accelerate AI‑driven product development. This financing is the company's largest raise since its £10 million...
Virdalis Raises $700K Pre‑seed Round Led by Wavemaker Impact
Singapore‑based biotech startup Virdalis closed a $700,000 pre‑seed round led by venture builder Wavemaker Impact to scale its duckweed‑derived protein for animal feed. The funding will support pilot production, talent hiring, and commercial agreements across Southeast Asia, highlighting investor interest...
Micron Completes Acquisition of PSMC's Tongluo Fab Site
Micron Technology announced the completion of its acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp's P5 fab site in Tongluo, Taiwan. The 300,000‑sq‑ft cleanroom will expand Micron's DRAM production capacity to meet AI‑driven demand, with further expansion planned for fiscal 2026.
Optasia Acquires Finergi to Expand Embedded Finance Platform
Optasia announced the acquisition of Finergi, a technology platform that provides real‑time credit embedded in prepaid electricity systems, as part of its strategy to expand embedded finance beyond telecom. The deal follows Optasia's recent IPO and aims to strengthen its...
Greystar Acquires Native Communities to Expand European Third‑party Property Management
Greystar announced the acquisition of UK‑based third‑party living and mixed‑use operator Native Communities from founder Guy Nixon and management shareholders for an undisclosed sum. The deal adds 37 residential and mixed‑use assets with over 9,000 homes to Greystar’s portfolio, bolstering...
Ant Group Secures Regulatory Approval for Bright Smart Securities Acquisition
Ant Group Co. obtained Chinese regulatory approval to complete its purchase of Hong Kong‑listed brokerage Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Ltd., a deal first agreed nearly a year ago. The approval clears the path for the transaction, which is...
Choice Raises $7.1M Series A Led by Alea Capital Partners
Prague-based SaaS platform Choice announced a $7.1 million Series A round to expand its restaurant operating system across Europe. The round was led by Alea Capital Partners with participation from Reflex Capital, Smartlink and J&T Ventures.
Perseus Mining Sells Sudan's Meyas Sand Gold Project to Matrix Group for $260M
Perseus Mining announced it will sell its Meyas Sand Gold Project in Sudan to China's Matrix Group for $260 million. The transaction includes a $10 million deposit and the remaining $250 million payable on completion, expected by April 22, 2026. The sale allows Perseus to...
AGNIT Semiconductors Raises $2.6 Mn in Seed Extension Led by Shastra VC
Bengaluru‑based AGNIT Semiconductors has raised $2.6 million in a seed extension led by Shastra VC, with participation from 3one4 Capital and Zephyr Peacock. The funding will be used to scale production of GaN components and expand into telecom infrastructure and high‑efficiency...
TMA Acquires BrainsFirst to Combine Psychometrics with Neuroscience-Based Talent Insights
Dutch talent management software provider Talent Motivation Assessment (TMA) has completed the acquisition of Amsterdam-based neuroscience-driven cognitive assessment firm BrainsFirst. The deal, announced on March 16, 2026, aims to integrate TMA’s behavioural insights with BrainsFirst’s neuro‑cognitive data to deliver a...
Matrix Power Technologies Raises Series A From StarCharge to Power AI Data Centers
Shanghai‑based Matrix Power Technologies completed a Series A round, raising an eight‑figure RMB sum from investor StarCharge. The funding will support R&D, overseas expansion, and working capital for its AI data‑center power systems. Zen Advisory acted as the company's long‑term financial...
Propel Holdings Secures $210M Forward‑Flow Funding for FreshLine AI Credit Product
Propel Holdings announced the launch of FreshLine, an AI‑driven unsecured credit product for near‑prime borrowers, backed by $210 million in forward‑flow commitments from third‑party investors. The financing enables Propel to generate fee revenue while keeping credit risk off its balance sheet,...
New York Life Real Estate Investors Provides $75M Construction Loan to Cord Meyer Development for Queens Apartment Project
Cord Meyer Development secured a $75 million construction financing loan from New York Life Real Estate Investors, part of New York Life Investment Management, to build two five‑story apartment buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center in Queens. The loan...
Athena Gold Completes Acquisition of Forester Gold Project From Last Bounty Gold
Athena Gold completed the acquisition of the Forester Gold Project by acquiring Last Bounty Gold, which held full interests in the project. The transaction involved Athena Gold issuing 42 million common shares to Last Bounty, representing about 12% of Athena Gold...
Aquatic Capital Management Increases Stake in Apollo Global Management by 8%
Aquatic Capital Management has increased its stake in Apollo Global Management by roughly 8% this quarter, marking a significant secondary purchase and signaling strong institutional confidence in Apollo’s diversified credit platform. The transaction, with undisclosed value, underscores growing demand for...
Bain Capital to Acquire Perpetual Wealth Management Division for A$500M
Bain Capital has signed a binding agreement to acquire the wealth management division of Australian firm Perpetual for an upfront cash payment of A$500 million, with a potential earn‑out of up to A$50 million. The transaction separates Perpetual’s wealth business from its...
Google and Accel Fund Five Indian AI Startups with up to $2M Each in Atoms Accelerator
Google and Accel’s AI‑focused Atoms accelerator selected five Indian AI startups – K‑Dense, Dodge.ai, Persistence Labs, Zingroll and Level Plane – each to receive up to $2 million in funding and up to $350 k in Google cloud credits. The program aims...
Banqup Completes €9.5M Sale of Baltic Operations to Fitek Oü
Banqup Group SA announced the completion of the sale of its three Baltic operating companies to Fitek Oü. The transaction, valued at an enterprise value of €9.5 million, closed on 16 March 2026 after receiving competition authority approvals. Proceeds will be used to...
BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts Leads Series A for Rainforest Builder
Rainforest Builder UK closed a Series A funding round led by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, raising undisclosed capital to accelerate forest restoration projects in West Africa. The investment also includes financing for the Project Colobus restoration effort in Ghana.