Auravelle Metals Acquires Nine Tenements From Orange Minerals for $200,000 in Shares
Auravelle Metals Limited expanded its Crown Gold Project by acquiring nine adjoining tenements covering 20 km² from Orange Minerals. The deal was completed for $200,000 in shares, bolstering Auravelle’s strategic footprint near Kalgoorlie. The acquisition is expected to enhance exploration potential and resource growth.
KreditBee Raises $280M in Series E Round, Valuation Hits $1.5B
Indian fintech KreditBee announced a $280 million Series E funding round co‑led by Hornbill Capital and Motilal Oswal, with participation from Advent International, Premji Invest and MUFG. The round values the company at $1.5 billion as it prepares for an IPO. The capital will be...
Intertoys Acquires 75% Stake in Wings Holding, Owner of Lobbes and Thimble Toys
Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Wings Holding, the parent of Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and wholesaler Thimble Toys. The deal strengthens Intertoys' digital capabilities and expands its e‑commerce footprint in...
TKM Group Completes Acquisition of Rohe Auto AS and SKO Motors OÜ
In March 2026, TKM Group completed a strategic investment, acquiring the Estonian car dealer Rohe Auto AS and its subsidiaries SKO Motors OÜ and SKO Motors Kinnisvara OÜ. The acquisition expands the Group’s car segment in Estonia and the Baltics,...
RailTech.com to Merge with Railway Gazette International
RailTech.com announced it will merge its titles with Railway Gazette International, consolidating under an expanded Railway Gazette International brand. The integration will occur over the next few weeks, with RailTech subscribers converted to Railway Gazette International subscriptions and a combined...
Mersey Seafoods to Acquire Comeau Sea Foods
Mersey Seafoods announced it will acquire Comeau Sea Foods, a Nova Scotia-based seafood processor. The agreement is pending regulatory approval from Canada's Competition Bureau. Upon completion, Mersey would hold 33.87% of the offshore scallop quota, second only to Clearwater Seafoods.
Atomos Secures $10M Debt Facility From Commonwealth Bank
Australian video technology firm Atomos (ASX:AMS) has secured a $10 million three‑year finance facility from Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) at a variable market rate of 10.35%, including facility and usage fees. The facility will fund inventory, product development, logistics cost reductions, and...
Salem One Acquires Brand Development Agency SmashBrand
Salem One, a direct marketing agency based in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, backed by Granite Creek, announced the acquisition of brand development firm SmashBrand. The deal expands Salem One's capabilities in brand strategy and broadens its client portfolio. Financial terms were...
Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' 50% Stake in Campos Basin Fields for $450M
Petrobras signed an agreement to purchase Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda.'s 50% interests in the Tartaruga Verde and Module III of the Espadarte fields in Brazil's Campos Basin for a total consideration of $450 million. The deal includes $50 million payable on signing, $350 million...
Lion Energy Takes Equity Stake in American Battery Factory in Strategic Partnership
Lion Energy announced a strategic partnership with gigafactory startup American Battery Factory (ABF), taking an equity position to support ABF’s planned 1.1 GWh annual production capacity and 4.5 GWh offtake agreements. The partnership aligns Lion Energy’s LFP battery technology with ABF’s U.S....
J.P. Morgan Chase Provides $282.5M SASB Loan to Rithm Capital for 1325 Avenue of the Americas Refinancing
Rithm Capital secured a $282.5 million non‑recourse SASB CMBS loan from J.P. Morgan Chase to refinance its interest in the 1325 Avenue of the Americas office tower in Manhattan. The loan will retire a $205 million balance‑sheet loan and fund $25.3 million of gap...
Barron Trump's Startup Sollos Raises $1M in Private Placement
Barron Trump, a 19‑year‑old NYU student, is launching Sollos, a ready‑to‑drink yerba mate brand. The company raised $1 million through a private placement, according to SEC filings, and plans to debut its pineapple‑coconut flavored drink in May. Sollos will focus on...
Vertical Aerospace Raises $50M in Equity Financing as Part of $850M Package
UK‑based Vertical Aerospace announced it has raised $50 million in common equity, part of a financing package of up to $850 million, to fund development and certification of its Valo eVTOL. The round was backed by Mudrick Capital and Yorkville. The funding...
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Concurrent Investment Advisors Invests Minority Stake in Montesa Wealth Management
Concurrent Investment Advisors, a hybrid RIA platform, has taken a minority stake in Montesa Wealth Management, a new firm launched by former Merrill Lynch advisor A.J. Montesa. The investment supports Montesa’s launch on Concurrent’s platform, adding to its network of...
Mutapa Investment Fund Injects $5.3M Into Dorowa Minerals for Mine Refurbishment
Mutapa Investment Fund has disbursed $5.3 million to its portfolio company Dorowa Minerals to fund the first phase of the phosphate mine refurbishment, which is 95% complete and slated to restart operations in May. The funding aims to boost domestic fertilizer...
Iberdrola to Secure 98% Stake in Neoenergia in Major Brazilian Delisting
Iberdrola is increasing its stake in Neoenergia to 98% by purchasing an additional 14.2% of shares for roughly $1.2 million, marking one of Brazil’s largest delisting transactions. The move follows a takeover bid launched on 24 Nov 2025 and could lead to a...
Arcmont Asset Management Closes $2.5B Credit Continuation Vehicle Led by Ares Credit Secondaries
Arcmont Asset Management has closed a $2.5 billion credit continuation vehicle, inclusive of leverage, with Ares Credit Secondaries as the lead investor. The continuation fund provides liquidity and extends the life of Arcmont’s credit assets. The transaction was announced on April 10, 2026.
Windward Acquires Prominent Edge to Boost AI‑powered Maritime Intelligence
Windward, an AI‑driven maritime‑intelligence firm, completed the acquisition of Prominent Edge, a provider of mission specialists for high‑security environments. The deal, backed by FTV Capital, expands Windward’s capabilities and strengthens its U.S. government footprint. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Angel Studios Prices $30M Public Offering of Common Stock
Angel Studios announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 14.3 million Class A common shares at $2.10 per share, targeting gross proceeds of about $30 million before underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering will raise capital for the...
OMS Group Acquires Second DriX O-16 Vessel From Exail to Boost Subsea Cable Survey Capacity
Kuala Lumpur‑based OMS Group announced the purchase of a second DriX O‑16 uncrewed surface vessel from Exail, adding to its fleet for subsea cable surveys. The new USV will join the first vessel acquired last year and support global cable...
Galp to Acquire 351MW Spanish Onshore Wind Portfolio From Helia Funds for $373M
Galp announced it will acquire a 351 MW onshore wind portfolio in Spain from Helia Funds for an equity value of €320 m ($373 m). The assets span 17 sites and generate about 750 GWh annually. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026,...
Consolidated Lithium Metals Closes $8.9M Private Placement Financing
Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. announced the closing of the second and final tranche of its non‑brokered private placement, raising approximately $8.9 million in gross proceeds. The financing was completed by issuing over 10 million flow‑through shares at $0.096 each, with additional finder...
Australian Ethical Launches $441M Climate-Focused Private Markets Fund with $353M Seed and $88M CEFC Commitment
Australian Ethical Investment announced the launch of its Growth Opportunities Fund, a private‑markets vehicle targeting climate‑focused assets. The fund is seeded with A$500 million (US$353 million) from Australian Ethical and a cornerstone commitment of up to A$125 million (US$88 million) from the Clean Energy...
Mutua Madrileña and Stoneweg Launch €300M Southern Europe Hotel Fund
Mutua Madrileña and Stoneweg have launched a €300 million ($324M) fund to acquire and reposition hotels in Spain, Portugal and Italy. The joint venture targets value‑add opportunities in the Southern European hospitality market, reflecting renewed institutional interest. The fund’s launch marks...
EngineAI Robotics Raises $200M Series B Funding Round
EngineAI Robotics, a Chinese robotics startup founded in 2023, announced a $200 million Series B funding round on April 9, 2026, co‑led by Henan Investment Group and Luxshare Precision, pushing its valuation above 10 billion yuan (~$1.47 billion). The round coincides with the hiring of former...
AI Cloud Startup Nava Raises $22M Series A Led by Greenoaks Capital
Nava, an APAC‑based AI cloud startup formerly known as Kluisz, announced a $22 million Series A round led by Greenoaks Capital with participation from RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures. The funding will support building a GPU fleet, AI data‑center capabilities, and...
Merck Subsidiary Thailand Merger Sub Launches $53 per Share Tender Offer for Terns Pharmaceuticals
Thailand Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (Merck & Co.), has announced a tender offer to acquire all outstanding common shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at $53.00 cash per share. The offer expires at...
PlayVS Acquires LeagueSpot to Expand Global Reach
PlayVS, a leading North American scholastic and collegiate competitive gaming platform, announced the acquisition of LeagueSpot, a global esports league and tournament management platform. The deal strengthens PlayVS's technology foundation and expands its international reach, adding flexible partner-led competition models,...
IFC Commits $5.25bn to Back FQM's Taca Taca Mining Project
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a $5.25bn financing commitment to support FQM's development of the Taca Taca porphyry copper‑gold‑molybdenum deposit. The deal, reported on April 9, 2026, marks a significant investment in the mining sector and underscores IFC's focus...
DeepCyte Raises $1.5M Seed Round to Advance AI-Driven Single-Cell Toxicology
DeepCyte, a techbio startup, announced the close of a $1.5 million seed round to fund its AI-powered toxicology platform MetaCore and the DeeImmuno solution for drug development. The funding will support scaling the high-throughput single-cell metabolomics technology and further AI...
Orlando Health to Acquire RMC Health System
Orlando Health announced an agreement to acquire Anniston‑based nonprofit RMC Health, expanding its presence in Alabama. The undisclosed‑value deal is expected to close in the fall pending regulatory approvals. This follows Orlando Health’s prior Alabama acquisitions, including Baptist Health for...
EisnerAmper to Acquire KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
EisnerAmper announced it will acquire KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants, a New York‑based firm specializing in business valuations and forensic accounting. The transaction, expected to close in May 2026, expands EisnerAmper’s advisory platform and adds valuation expertise. Both firms...
G Mining Ventures to Acquire G2 Goldfields in $2.2B All‑share Deal
Canadian miner G Mining Ventures announced an all‑share acquisition of G2 Goldfields valued at $2.2 billion, offering 0.212 G Mining shares per G2 share. The deal combines the Oko West and Oko‑Ghanie gold projects in Guyana into a single district‑scale development....
Grain Management Makes Preferred-Equity Investment in Data Realty Holding, Owner of Prime Data Centers
Grain Management announced a completed preferred‑equity investment in Data Realty Holding Corp., the controlling shareholder of Prime Data Centers. The deal provides structured, long‑term capital to support Prime’s expansion across the US and Europe. Financial terms were not disclosed.
AutoArk Closes Two Pre‑Series A Rounds, Raising Nine‑figure RMB From Shokz, Guoruiyuan Fund, Everpine Capital and Shanghai Angel Group
AutoArk, a Chinese AI hardware OS startup, announced the closing of two consecutive pre‑Series A funding rounds backed by Shokz, Guoruiyuan Fund, Everpine Capital and Shanghai Angel Group. The rounds raised a cumulative nine‑figure RMB sum (undisclosed in USD) to...
PowerLabs Closes Undisclosed Pre‑seed Round Led by Breega
Nigerian energy‑tech startup PowerLabs announced it has closed an undisclosed pre‑seed funding round, led by Breega with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures and Kaleo Ventures. The capital will be used to scale production and expand commercial deployments of...
NES Fircroft Acquires Halian to Accelerate Digital Growth
NES Fircroft announced it has agreed to acquire Halian, a provider of technology and talent solutions across Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The deal expands NES Fircroft’s capabilities in cybersecurity, cloud, data and AI services, positioning the...
Strickland Metals Raises $36.3M in Institutional Placement to Fund Serbia Drilling
Strickland Metals completed a A$55 million (≈ $36.3 million) institutional placement, boosting its cash balance and funding an expanded 2026 drilling program at the Rogozna Project in Serbia, including follow‑up work at the Obradov Potok prospect. The proceeds also support a pre‑feasibility study slated...
CertifID Raises $47.5M in Series C Funding to Boost Real Estate Fraud Protection
Austin‑based CertifID announced a $47.5 million Series C round led by Centana Growth Partners. The funding will support expansion of its real‑estate fraud‑prevention platform and the addition of new leadership. The round underscores growing investor interest in fintech solutions for real‑estate transaction...
BDC Capital Launches $110M Life Sciences Fund
Canada’s Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced the launch of a new $150‑million CAD (≈$110 million USD) life sciences fund, managed by BDC Capital. The fund will target seed‑ and Series A‑stage biotech and medical‑technology companies, with initial investments of $1‑3 million...
ElGoat Secures $266,000 Seed Round From Trigon
Saudi sportstech startup ElGoat announced the close of a $266,000 seed funding round led by Trigon, valuing the company at $2.66 million. The capital will be used for product development, user acquisition, and regional expansion across the MENA sports gaming...
Constellation Acquisition Corp. I to Merge with US Elemental in $571M Deal
Constellation Acquisition Corp. I (CSTAF) announced a definitive agreement to combine with US Elemental in a transaction valued at $571 million. The SPAC merger will take US Elemental public, with the combined company aiming to leverage its capabilities in its...
Czech Startup Edmund Raises $2.73M to Fix Manufacturing Downtime with AI
Edmund, a Czech AI startup, announced a €2.5 million ($2.73 million) funding round led by FORWARD.one, with participation from University2Ventures and Tensor Ventures. The capital will fund international expansion across Europe and the United States and further development of its AI-driven industrial...
Anne Arundel County Raises $287.2M via Municipal Bond Issuance to BofA Securities
Anne Arundel County, Maryland issued $178.68M of general improvements bonds and $108.49M of water and sewer bonds, totaling $287.17M, sold to BofA Securities. The bonds were priced at yields ranging from 2.32% to 4.35% and are callable in 2036. The...
Australia's Export Finance Australia Underwrites Fuel Imports for Ampol and Viva Energy
The Australian government, via Export Finance Australia, has signed agreements with Ampol and Viva Energy to underwrite spot market fuel purchases amid supply disruptions from the Iran war. The underwriting will enable the companies to secure cargoes that might otherwise...
Oxio-Led Consortium to Acquire Telefónica's Movistar Mexico for $450M
Oxio and Newfoundland Capital Management's US‑based consortium have agreed to purchase Telefónica's Mexican mobile operator Movistar for $450 million. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close within four to six months. Oxio will revamp Movistar as a data‑monetizing MVNO...
Qoro Quantum Raises $750K Pre‑seed Round to Bridge Quantum and Classical Computing
London‑based Qoro Quantum announced the closing of a $750,000 pre‑seed funding round to develop its hybrid quantum‑classical software infrastructure. The round was backed by Ada Ventures, Superangels Venture Fund and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Neuberger Leads Continuation Fund for Tailwind Capital’s Axis Portable Air
Neuberger has become the sole lead investor in a single-asset continuation fund for Axis Portable Air, a portfolio company of Tailwind Capital. The fund provides additional capital to support the business’s growth, with the deal value undisclosed.
Sultan Resources Secures US OTC Listing, Unlocking Access to Trillion-Dollar Capital Flows
Australian miner Sultan Resources (ASX:SLZ) listed on the US OTC market under the ticker SLZRF, giving it exposure to North American investors and potential strategic partners. The listing, facilitated by Viriathus Capital, was completed as of April 9, 2026, positioning...
Madica Invests $600K in Three African Startups
Madica announced a $600,000 investment across three early‑stage African startups—Kilimo Fresh, Hakimu and Biovana—allocating $200,000 to each. The funding targets under‑funded sectors such as agritech, legal tech and health data, aiming to broaden venture capital beyond fintech. The deal was...