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.
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.
Hightower to Acquire $9.5B Affiliate The Bahnsen Group
Hightower announced it will acquire The Bahnsen Group, a Newport Beach‑based registered investment advisor with $9.5 billion in assets under management. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2026, will make The Bahnsen Group a hub within Hightower while retaining its...
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...
American Coastal Insurance Secures $200M Florida Multi-Peril Reinsurance via Armor Re II Cat Bond
American Coastal Insurance Company completed a $200 million catastrophe bond issuance, Armor Re II Series 2026‑1, to obtain multi‑peril reinsurance coverage for Florida. The bond comprises two $100 million tranches (Class A and Class B) priced at 5% and 14.75% risk interest spreads, providing coverage from...
Nestlé Sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
Nestlé announced the sale of its Blue Bottle Coffee business, including cafés and consumer‑packaged‑goods, to China‑based Centurium Capital for an undisclosed amount. The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2026, expands Centurium’s U.S. presence while Nestlé retains...
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...
Absolute Financial Group Acquires St George’s Financial Services Ltd
IFA consolidator Absolute Financial Group has completed the acquisition of Hampshire‑based St George’s Financial Services Ltd, marking its first deal under the new ‘Partnership Programme’ that combines an initial investment with a phased buy‑out. The deal expands Absolute’s footprint in southern...
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...
Allied Industrial-Backed CES Power Completes Three Acquisitions in Ireland
CES Power, backed by Allied Industrial, announced the completion of three acquisitions in Ireland, acquiring GH Energy Rental, Event Power and Purecore. The deals expand CES Power's footprint in the Irish power and energy services market. Financial terms were not...
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...
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,...
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...
Visionary Finance Completes $32.4M Loan for Luxury London Residence
Visionary Finance arranged a £25.5 m (≈ $32.4 m) loan for an unnamed ultra‑high net worth individual to refinance an existing mortgage and fund recent development works on a £42.5 m property in Holland Park, London. The loan was structured after an introduction by...
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...
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...
Extell Development Acquires Friars Club Building for $19M
Developer Gary Barnett’s Extell Development purchased the historic Friars Club building at 57 East 55th Street in New York for $19 million. The sale closed on April 23, 2026, marking Extell’s latest acquisition as it expands its Manhattan portfolio. The...
Skydio Raises $110M in Series F Funding Round
Drone maker Skydio announced it raised $110 million in a Series F financing round, lifting its valuation to $4.4 billion. The round closed a day before the company pledged $3.5 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing. Investors were not disclosed, though prior backers include Nvidia,...
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.
Zapata Quantum Secures $15M Series D Financing Led by Triatomic Capital
Zapata Quantum announced the completion of an oversubscribed $15 million Series D financing round, led by Triatomic Capital. The funds will be used to scale its hardware‑agnostic quantum software platform and expand its science and engineering teams.
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.
Viant to Acquire TVision for $40M
Viant, a data-driven advertising platform, announced it will acquire TV ad research firm TVision in a deal valued at $40 million. The acquisition aims to expand Viant's measurement capabilities across linear, CTV, and walled gardens, providing market-wide attention and co-viewing...
KeepTabz Raises $250K From Angel Investors
San Antonio-based AI-powered competitive intelligence startup KeepTabz announced its general availability launch and disclosed a $250,000 angel funding round. The round was raised from undisclosed angel investors in San Antonio, San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The funding will support product...
Ardagh Metal Packaging Completes $450M Asset‑based Lending Facility Refinancing
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. announced the completion of a refinancing of its asset‑based lending facility in Q1 2026, increasing the facility to $450 million and extending its maturity to January 2031. The debt financing was disclosed during the company's earnings call on...
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...
Carbon Upcycling Technologies Secures $10M Asset‑backed Financing From ATEL Ventures
Carbon Upcycling Technologies announced it has secured $10 million in asset‑backed financing from ATEL Ventures to build its first commercial‑scale plant at a Canadian cement facility. The funding will support the rollout of its CO₂‑to‑cement technology, reducing producer economics and financial...
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.
Pantoro Invests $20M in Mega's Rama Mining Project
Pantoro has committed $20 million to develop mining operations at Mega's Rama project, with ore to be processed at Pantoro's Norseman site. The financing was announced on April 23, 2026, marking a strategic partnership between the two mining firms.
Pershing Square USA Announces Combined IPO
Pershing Square USA (PSUS) announced the launch of a combined initial public offering, providing investors exposure to both the new closed‑end fund and Pershing Square Inc. The fund will hold a concentrated portfolio of 12‑15 large‑cap growth stocks with a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
NPR Raises $113 Million to Keep Operating After Federal Funding Cuts
Public radio network NPR announced a $113 million fundraising round to sustain operations after recent federal funding cuts. The capital will support NPR's programming and operational costs. The round was announced on April 22, 2026.
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.
Fox Pays NBC $45‑55 Million to Acquire 2026 Big Ten Championship Game Rights
Fox has finalized a deal to purchase the broadcast rights for the 2026 Big Ten Championship game from NBC for between $45 million and $55 million, plus an additional regular‑season Big Ten game. NBC, which held a sublicense under the conference’s agreement...
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...
Harris Health Alliance Acquires eRedbook to Boost Digital Child Health Across the NHS
Harris Health Alliance has completed the acquisition of eRedbook, the UK’s leading digital parent‑held child health record, from Heathersoft. The asset purchase adds the eRedbook platform, technology and customer base to HHA’s portfolio, strengthening its digital child health offerings for...
BBC Acquires UK Rights to The Traitors India From All3Media International
All3Media International announced that the BBC has acquired the UK rights to the Indian adaptation of the reality format The Traitors, produced by Prime Video. The deal adds to over 1,700 hours of tape sales across 50 territories, with the...
KSL Capital Partners to Acquire Invited Clubs in $2.6B Deal
KSL Capital Partners announced an agreement to acquire Invited Clubs, the largest private golf‑course operator in North America, in a transaction valued at $2.6 billion. The deal, expected to close within 60 days, will combine Invited’s 125 clubs with KSL’s Heritage...
Texas Instruments Announces Acquisition of Silicon Labs
Texas Instruments (TXN) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs, aiming to strengthen its embedded wireless connectivity portfolio. The acquisition, expected to close in 2027 pending regulatory approval, was disclosed during the company's Q1...
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...
Raymond James Financial Completes Acquisition of GreensLedge
Raymond James Financial announced that it closed its acquisition of GreensLedge late in Q2 2026, as disclosed during its earnings call on April 22, 2026. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Raymond James' technology capabilities...