Business Deals and Investments

Schwarz Group Acquires Romanian Retailer La Cocos From EBRD, Morphosis Capital and CEECAT
DealsMar 3, 2026

Schwarz Group Acquires Romanian Retailer La Cocos From EBRD, Morphosis Capital and CEECAT

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Morphosis Capital and CEECAT Capital have exited their investment in La Cocos, selling the Romanian hypercash retailer to the Schwarz Group. The deal completes the investors' backing that began in August 2024,...

Private Equity Insights
SMB 2026‑A $618M Asset‑Backed Securities Issuance Secured by Sallie Mae Student Loans
DealsMar 3, 2026

SMB 2026‑A $618M Asset‑Backed Securities Issuance Secured by Sallie Mae Student Loans

Sallie Mae Bank's Smart Option student loan program has securitized $618 million of private student loans into three tranches of asset‑backed securities under the SMB 2026‑A trust. The issuance, managed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Securities and...

Asset Securitization Report
Ares Deploys $850M Continuation Vehicle for Convergint
DealsMar 3, 2026

Ares Deploys $850M Continuation Vehicle for Convergint

Ares' private equity fund invested $850 million into a continuation vehicle for Convergint, providing liquidity to existing investors while retaining shared control alongside Leonard Green & Partners and Harvest Partners. Leonard Green led the fund with participation from Goldman Sachs'...

Private Equity Insights
Charterhouse Secures $1.1bn First Close for New European Mid-Market Fund
DealsMar 3, 2026

Charterhouse Secures $1.1bn First Close for New European Mid-Market Fund

Charterhouse announced that its new European mid‑market fund, CCP XII, achieved a first close of $1.1 bn, targeting a total of €1.5 bn ($1.65 bn). The fundraising reflects strong investor appetite for mid‑market private equity amid slower IPO markets. The firm plans to...

Private Equity Insights
Gryphon Investors Backs HR Tech Firm HRSoft
DealsMar 3, 2026

Gryphon Investors Backs HR Tech Firm HRSoft

Gryphon Investors has invested in HRSoft, a human resources technology company. Existing backer Bow River Capital will retain a minority stake. The terms and amount were not disclosed.

PE Hub Europe
Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. VI Prices $200M IPO
DealsMar 3, 2026

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. VI Prices $200M IPO

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. VI announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with units slated to start trading on the NYSE under the ticker KCAC.U on March 4, 2026. The SPAC’s sponsor team includes industry veterans, and...

SPACInsider
Fidelis Mortgage Trust to Raise $112.1M via Fix‑and‑Flip Securitization
DealsMar 3, 2026

Fidelis Mortgage Trust to Raise $112.1M via Fix‑and‑Flip Securitization

Fidelis Mortgage Trust announced a $112.1 million securitization to purchase a pool of 330 residential transition loans. The deal will issue six tranches of notes, with Jefferies as the initial note purchaser, and is structured to repay noteholders by September 2028.

Asset Securitization Report
Altius Minerals Completes Acquisition of Lithium Royalty Corp. In C$140M Cash and Share Deal
DealsMar 3, 2026

Altius Minerals Completes Acquisition of Lithium Royalty Corp. In C$140M Cash and Share Deal

Altius Minerals Corporation announced the completion of its plan of arrangement to acquire Lithium Royalty Corp. The transaction, approved by LRC shareholders on Feb 26 2026 and finalized with a court order on Mar 3 2026, involved C$140.0 million in cash and 9,630,177 Altius common...

Financial Post — Deals
Latour Capital Closes Continuation Fund for Gutor, Led by Hamilton Lane and Ardian
DealsMar 3, 2026

Latour Capital Closes Continuation Fund for Gutor, Led by Hamilton Lane and Ardian

Latour Capital has closed a single-asset continuation vehicle for UPS manufacturer Gutor. The fund, which will acquire Gutor from Latour’s 2019 vintage fund, is led by investors Hamilton Lane and Ardian. Deal value was not disclosed.

AltAssets
Leonard Green’s Sage Fund Leads $850m Continuation Vehicle for Ares’ Convergint Technologies
DealsMar 3, 2026

Leonard Green’s Sage Fund Leads $850m Continuation Vehicle for Ares’ Convergint Technologies

Ares Management closed a single-asset continuation vehicle for Convergint Technologies, raising about $850m in capital commitments, led by Leonard Green’s Sage fund.

AltAssets
O2 Investment Partners Closes $670M Fund V
DealsMar 3, 2026

O2 Investment Partners Closes $670M Fund V

Lower mid-market private equity firm O2 Investment Partners announced the final close of its fifth flagship fund, raising $670 million, a 50% increase in fund size. The fund was closed after just five months of capital raising.

AltAssets
KaarTech Raises $11M Series B Round From Playbook Partners
DealsMar 3, 2026

KaarTech Raises $11M Series B Round From Playbook Partners

Digital transformation consulting firm KaarTech announced a $11 million (Rs 100 crore) Series B funding round, issuing 400,520 CCPS to Playbook Partners. The capital will support capex, business expansion and working capital, valuing the company at roughly Rs 2,100 crore ($231 million).

Entrackr
Black Mountain Acquires 917K‑SF Benbrook Warehouse Project for $61M
DealsMar 3, 2026

Black Mountain Acquires 917K‑SF Benbrook Warehouse Project for $61M

Black Mountain completed the acquisition of the Chisolm 20 industrial complex in Benbrook, Texas, a 917,000‑square‑foot, four‑building warehouse project. The $61 million transaction was financed through a loan arranged by CBRE, with Affinius providing the financing. The property, opened in November 2024,...

Connect CRE
WhiteHorse Finance Completes $164M CLO Securitization
DealsMar 3, 2026

WhiteHorse Finance Completes $164M CLO Securitization

WhiteHorse Finance announced the completion of a term debt securitization through its CLO vehicle, issuing $164,000,000 of AAA‑rated notes priced at three‑month SOFR plus 170 basis points. The financing improves the stability and cost profile of a portion of the...

Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Bindbridge Raises $3.8M Seed Round From Speedinvest and Nucleus Capital
DealsMar 3, 2026

Bindbridge Raises $3.8M Seed Round From Speedinvest and Nucleus Capital

Cambridge‑based AI agtech startup Bindbridge announced it has raised $3.8 million in a seed round led by Speedinvest and Nucleus Capital. The funding will support the development of its BRIDGE platform, which uses AI to discover molecular glues for new herbicides...

UKTN (UK Tech News)
Weego Raises $1.1M From Azur Innovation Fund to Expand Urban Mobility Across Africa
DealsMar 3, 2026

Weego Raises $1.1M From Azur Innovation Fund to Expand Urban Mobility Across Africa

Moroccan‑Senegalese mobility startup Weego announced a $1.1 million funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund. The capital will be used to expand its multimodal transport platform across Moroccan cities and support regional growth into Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

TechCabal
ENPULSION Raises €22.5M Growth Funding Led by Nordwind Growth
DealsMar 3, 2026

ENPULSION Raises €22.5M Growth Funding Led by Nordwind Growth

Austrian space propulsion specialist ENPULSION secured €22.5 million in growth funding to scale production and expand its US market presence. The round was led by German investment firm Nordwind Growth. The capital will support increased manufacturing capacity and development of integrated...

European Spaceflight
Custodian Property Income REIT Acquires Automotive Property Firm in £8.5m Deal
DealsMar 3, 2026

Custodian Property Income REIT Acquires Automotive Property Firm in £8.5m Deal

Custodian Property Income REIT announced the acquisition of family-owned Scorpion Properties for £8.5 million. The deal adds a portfolio of five industrial properties in the south Midlands, leased to Steer Automotive and Euro Car Parts, increasing Custodian’s rent roll by 1.3 %....

Property Week
Pinterest Raises $1B via Convertible Senior Notes From Elliott Investment Management
DealsMar 3, 2026

Pinterest Raises $1B via Convertible Senior Notes From Elliott Investment Management

Pinterest announced a $1 billion investment from Elliott Investment Management through the purchase of convertible senior notes due 2031. The proceeds will fund a new $3.5 billion share repurchase program, including $500 million of cash buybacks. The transaction, expected to close by Q2 2026,...

Ventureburn
EGI Battery Secures $10M Seed Funding Led by TSV Capital
DealsMar 3, 2026

EGI Battery Secures $10M Seed Funding Led by TSV Capital

EGI Battery, an advanced battery technology and manufacturing company, closed a $10 million seed round led by TSV Capital with participation from U.S. family offices. The funding will accelerate manufacturing scale‑up and commercial expansion for aerospace, robotics, and critical infrastructure applications.

VC News Daily
ArmorCode Raises $16 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Agentic AI Platform
DealsMar 3, 2026

ArmorCode Raises $16 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Agentic AI Platform

ArmorCode announced a $16 million Series B round led by Cheyenne Ventures, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, Highland Capital, Sierra Ventures, NGP Capital, Harmonic Growth Partners, Tau Ventures and Cervin. The funding will accelerate the company’s Agentic AI Platform, expanding its AI...

Ventureburn
RenoFi Completes $22M Series B Funding Round
DealsMar 3, 2026

RenoFi Completes $22M Series B Funding Round

RenoFi, an AI‑enabled renovation financing platform, announced the close of a $22 million Series B round. The round was led by Fifth Wall with participation from Progressive Insurance and a group of venture, corporate and credit‑union investors including HighSage Ventures, Alumni Ventures,...

VC News Daily
New State Capital Partners Acquires Vast Coworking Group
DealsMar 3, 2026

New State Capital Partners Acquires Vast Coworking Group

New State Capital Partners, a New York‑based private‑equity firm, announced the acquisition of Vast Coworking Group from United Franchise Group. The deal, disclosed in a Tuesday press release, adds over 200 coworking locations and 70,000 members to New State’s portfolio....

Bisnow
Qura Raises €1.5M Pre‑seed Round Led by United Ventures
DealsMar 3, 2026

Qura Raises €1.5M Pre‑seed Round Led by United Ventures

Milan‑based AI health platform Qura announced the closing of a €1.5 million pre‑seed round, led by United Ventures with participation from Vento, Italian Angels for Growth and individual angels. The funding will be used to expand hiring, develop AI health...

Tech.eu
Lyka Raises $67M in Series C Led by LGVP
DealsMar 3, 2026

Lyka Raises $67M in Series C Led by LGVP

Australian fresh dog food subscription startup Lyka announced a $67 million Series C funding round led by New York‑based VC firm LGVP, with participation from other US investors. The capital will fund global expansion, clinical research into canine health, and...

SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
Infinite Orbits Acquires UK-Based Lúnasa Space
DealsMar 3, 2026

Infinite Orbits Acquires UK-Based Lúnasa Space

French in‑orbit servicing startup Infinite Orbits announced the acquisition of UK‑based Lúnasa Space, a developer of autonomous navigation technology for RPO and ISAM. The deal gives Infinite Orbits a foothold in the UK and strengthens its technical capabilities for future...

Payload
DeepIP Raises $25M Series B to Embed AI Across the Patent Lifecycle
DealsMar 3, 2026

DeepIP Raises $25M Series B to Embed AI Across the Patent Lifecycle

DeepIP, an AI-driven patent workflow platform, announced a $25 million Series B round co-led by Korelya Capital and Serena, with participation from Balderton and Headline. The funding brings total capital raised to $40 million and will support further development of...

Tech.eu
Wealthyhood Raises €6M Series A From Bank of Cyprus and Genesis Ventures
DealsMar 3, 2026

Wealthyhood Raises €6M Series A From Bank of Cyprus and Genesis Ventures

Greek fintech Wealthyhood announced a €6 million Series A round led by Bank of Cyprus with participation from Genesis Ventures. The funding will support its expansion across Europe, AI upgrades, and a move into the B2B space by licensing its...

The Recursive
Groundhawk Raises €2M Seed Round Led by Greencode Ventures and 2C Ventures
DealsMar 3, 2026

Groundhawk Raises €2M Seed Round Led by Greencode Ventures and 2C Ventures

Finnish infrastructure software company Groundhawk announced a €2 million seed round led by Greencode Ventures and 2C Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its AI‑powered 3D capture platform for mapping underground utilities across Europe and to build a scalable...

Tech.eu
Hapag-Lloyd Signs Acquisition of Zim, Pending Regulatory Approval
DealsMar 3, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Signs Acquisition of Zim, Pending Regulatory Approval

Hapag-Lloyd announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Zim, subject to competition clearance and Israeli government consent, with a target closing by the end of 2026. The deal aims to add Zim’s modern LNG‑powered fleet to Hapag‑Lloyd’s Gemini network,...

The Loadstar
Nory Raises $37M Series B Led by Kinnevik to Expand US Operations
DealsMar 3, 2026

Nory Raises $37M Series B Led by Kinnevik to Expand US Operations

London-based restaurant management platform Nory announced a $37 million Series B funding round led by Kinnevik, bringing its total funding to $63 million. The capital will support its expansion into the U.S., including opening a New York headquarters and onboarding...

Restaurant Technology News
Amaar Jewels Acquires Australian Lab‑grown Diamond Retailer Secrets Shhh, Rebranding as Secrets by Amaar
DealsMar 3, 2026

Amaar Jewels Acquires Australian Lab‑grown Diamond Retailer Secrets Shhh, Rebranding as Secrets by Amaar

Dubai‑based Amaar Jewels has acquired Australian lab‑grown diamond retailer Secrets Shhh, rebranding the business as Secrets by Amaar. The deal gives Amaar access to Secrets Shhh’s 16 Australian stores and e‑commerce platform and expands its retail network across the UAE,...

Inside Retail Australia
Scholar Rock Secures $550M Debt Facility From Blue Owl Capital
DealsMar 3, 2026

Scholar Rock Secures $550M Debt Facility From Blue Owl Capital

Scholar Rock Holding Corp announced it has secured a new debt facility of up to $550 million from Blue Owl Capital. The facility includes $100M drawn to refinance existing debt, $100M available for draw in Q1, $150M contingent on FDA...

Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Antiverse Raises $9.3M Series A Led by Soulmates Ventures
DealsMar 3, 2026

Antiverse Raises $9.3M Series A Led by Soulmates Ventures

Antiverse, an AI-driven antibody design company, announced a $9.3 million Series A round led by Soulmates Ventures, with participation from Innovation Investment Capital, DOMiNO Ventures, DBW, Kadmos Capital and i&i Biotech Fund. The funding brings total capital to over $20 million and will...

Just AI News
Noetix Robotics Secures $140M Series B Funding Led by Chen Dao Capital
DealsMar 3, 2026

Noetix Robotics Secures $140M Series B Funding Led by Chen Dao Capital

Chinese humanoid robotics firm Noetix Robotics raised nearly 1 billion yuan (≈$140 million) in a Series B round. The financing was led by Chen Dao Capital, an investment platform of CATL, with participation from Guoke Investment, Jingguosheng Fund and Jiuhe Venture Capital. The...

The AI Insider
Kraken Robotics to Acquire Covelya Group for $615M
DealsMar 3, 2026

Kraken Robotics to Acquire Covelya Group for $615M

Canadian marine technology firm Kraken Robotics announced it will acquire UK‑based Covelya Group for $615 million in a cash‑and‑stock transaction. The deal, funded by $480 million in cash and $135 million of Kraken shares, expands Kraken’s subsea technology portfolio and positions it as...

BetaKit (Canada)
Investigator Silver Raises $55M via Strategic Share Placement to Fund Paris Project
DealsMar 3, 2026

Investigator Silver Raises $55M via Strategic Share Placement to Fund Paris Project

Australian miner Investigator Silver (ASX:IVR) announced a $55 million strategic placement of shares, priced at 8.6 c each, backed by new and existing institutional investors including largest shareholder Jupiter Asset Management. The proceeds will strengthen the balance sheet and fund...

Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Lyzr Raises $14.5M Series A+ Round Led by Accenture, Valuation Hits $250M
DealsMar 3, 2026

Lyzr Raises $14.5M Series A+ Round Led by Accenture, Valuation Hits $250M

Agentic AI firm Lyzr announced a $14.5 million Series A+ funding round led by Accenture, boosting its valuation to $250 million. The round was disclosed in a LinkedIn post on March 3 and reported on March 9. The capital will...

PYMNTS
Maharlika Investment Corp. To Acquire 11.2% Stake in Asian Terminals Inc.
DealsMar 3, 2026

Maharlika Investment Corp. To Acquire 11.2% Stake in Asian Terminals Inc.

Maharlika Investment Corp (MIC), the Philippines' sovereign wealth fund, announced it will acquire an 11.2% stake in Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), a logistics terminal operator, as part of its push into logistics and energy sectors. The deal, involving DP World...

Manila Bulletin – Business
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires 368,000 Shares of Domino's Pizza
DealsMar 3, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires 368,000 Shares of Domino's Pizza

Berkshire Hathaway, under Warren Buffett, filed a 13F showing it bought 368,055 shares of Domino's Pizza, adding a 0.30% stake valued at about $109 billion. The purchase marks Berkshire's first position in the pizza chain and reflects confidence in its...

Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
RadNet’s DeepHealth Acquires French Radiology AI Leader Gleamer for €230M
DealsMar 2, 2026

RadNet’s DeepHealth Acquires French Radiology AI Leader Gleamer for €230M

U.S. outpatient imaging provider RadNet announced that its digital health subsidiary DeepHealth will acquire Paris‑based radiology AI company Gleamer in an all‑cash deal valued at up to €230 million ($269.05 million). The acquisition will integrate Gleamer’s AI triage and reporting tools into...

HIT Consultant
IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon, Forming IFS Softeon
DealsMar 2, 2026

IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon, Forming IFS Softeon

IFS, a leading industrial AI software provider, announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, a tier‑1 warehouse‑management software vendor. The deal creates IFS Softeon, combining IFS’s AI capabilities with Softeon’s WMS expertise to deliver end‑to‑end supply‑chain intelligence for manufacturing, logistics...

Manufacturing Tomorrow
Navigator Holdings Secures $133.7M Loan for Newbuild Ethylene Gas Carriers
DealsMar 2, 2026

Navigator Holdings Secures $133.7M Loan for Newbuild Ethylene Gas Carriers

Navigator Holdings, a New York‑listed handysize LPG carrier specialist, has secured a $133.7 million loan from ABN AMRO Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Nordea Bank to finance two liquefied ethylene gas carriers under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard. The facility...

Splash 247
Hudbay Minerals to Acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Company in $1B All‑share Deal
DealsMar 2, 2026

Hudbay Minerals to Acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Company in $1B All‑share Deal

Hudbay Minerals announced an all‑share acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company valued at about C$1.48 billion ($1 billion), creating North America’s third‑largest copper district. The deal gives Hudbay full ownership of the Cactus copper project and is expected to close in Q2 2026.

MINING.com
Globe Telecom Raises P25 Billion via Preferred Shares Offering
DealsMar 2, 2026

Globe Telecom Raises P25 Billion via Preferred Shares Offering

Ayala‑led Globe Telecom Inc. completed an oversubscribed non‑voting perpetual preferred shares offering, raising P25 billion. The company issued 12.5 million shares at P2,000 each, 2.4 times oversubscribed, and will use proceeds to redeem US‑dollar perpetual capital securities and fund network and digital infrastructure...

Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
Alveus Therapeutics Secures $37M Series A Extension Funding
DealsMar 2, 2026

Alveus Therapeutics Secures $37M Series A Extension Funding

Alveus Therapeutics Inc., a clinical‑stage biotech firm, closed a $37 million Series A extension round. The round was led by Jeito Capital and Novo Holdings, with participation from New Rhein Healthcare Investors, Andera Partners, Omega Funds, Sanofi Capital, Kurma Partners, Avego BioScience...

FinSMEs
Kennedy Wilson and CPP Commit £300m to UK Single-Family Housing JV
DealsMar 2, 2026

Kennedy Wilson and CPP Commit £300m to UK Single-Family Housing JV

Kennedy Wilson and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board have pledged an additional £300 million to their joint venture, acquiring 788 single‑family rental units across 10 transactions and bringing the platform to about 2,000 homes. The acquisitions are financed by a £500 million...

Property Week
Omnicom Folds MRM Brand Into Rapp and Critical Mass
DealsMar 2, 2026

Omnicom Folds MRM Brand Into Rapp and Critical Mass

Omnicom announced that its MRM brand will be folded into its Rapp and Critical Mass agencies, ending the MRM brand in the UK and North America while retaining it in smaller markets.

Campaign UK
Zymeworks Secures $250M Royalty‑Backed Note From Royalty Pharma
DealsMar 2, 2026

Zymeworks Secures $250M Royalty‑Backed Note From Royalty Pharma

Zymeworks has raised $250 million from Royalty Pharma through a non‑recourse royalty‑backed note, with repayments tied to a share of worldwide royalties on its Ziihera product sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and BeOne Medicines. The note will be repaid until Royalty Pharma...

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