Unica Capital Acquires Gstaad Property Site Promenade 23
Unica Capital, a specialist real-estate investment firm, announced it has purchased the Gstaad property site Promenade 23, which is currently leased to fashion brand Ralph Lauren. The transaction value was not disclosed.
Canada Infrastructure Bank Loans $847M to Montreal Port Authority for Contrecoeur Terminal Expansion
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a C$1.16 billion (≈$847 million) loan to the Montréal Port Authority (MPA) to fund the Contrecoeur container terminal expansion, which will add up to 1.15 million TEUs of capacity. The loan, part of a broader financing package...
Pepper Raises $50M Series C Led by Lead Edge Capital to Expand AI-Powered Foodservice Platform
New York‑based Pepper, a platform digitizing foodservice distribution, announced a $50 million Series C round led by Lead Edge Capital. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven order‑ingestion, analytics and payment solutions for independent distributors. The round underscores growing investor interest in AI‑enabled...
Dell Equipment Finance Trust to Raise $1B via Asset-Backed Securities Issuance
Dell Equipment Finance Trust (DEFT 2026-1) will issue $1 billion in asset‑backed securities backed by commercial leases and loans, with six tranches of notes. The issuance is led by Barclays Capital with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, SMBC Nikko Securities America...
Usher Media LLC Acquires NRG Media’s Nebraska Radio Stations
NRG Media has completed the sale of its Nebraska radio stations, including KGFW-AM and two FM music stations, to local operator Usher Media LLC. The transaction transfers ownership of the news/talk and music outlets in Kearney, Hastings, and Grand Island....
Supra Extends Pre‑seed Funding Round with Rio Tinto as Strategic Investor
Supra Elemental Recovery Inc announced an extension of its pre‑seed funding round, adding strategic investment from Rio Tinto and Founders Factory. The round also includes existing investors Crucible Capital, Climate Capital, Portmanteau Ventures and UT Seed Fund, providing cash and...
Nordic Knots Raises $100M in New Round, Valuing the Home Textiles Brand at $2.1B
Stockholm‑based Nordic Knots announced a $100 million funding round led by Imaginary Ventures, with participation from Creades, Iris Ventures and St Dominique Capital. The round values the design‑led home‑textiles brand at €1.9 billion (≈$2.1 billion) and will fund international expansion, including new flagship stores...
A‑Street Raises $675 Million From Walton Family and Lego Foundation
A‑Street Fund II closed a $675 million fundraising round, with commitments from members of the Walton family and the Lego Foundation. The capital will be used to invest in education‑focused companies. Co‑founder Marc Sternberg confirmed the round is complete and that the...
ENGIE Acquires 278 MW of Battery Storage Projects in Spain
ENGIE announced the acquisition of two large‑scale battery storage projects in Spain – the 200 MW Palmosilla and 28 MW Cerrillo – from Rolwind Renewables. The projects, valued at over €240 million, will begin construction in 2027 and support grid stability and renewable...
Sidewinder Therapeutics Raises $137M in Series B Round
San Diego‑based ADC biotech Sidewinder Therapeutics announced it has closed a $137 million Series B financing to advance its bispecific antibody‑drug conjugate platform. The new capital will fund pipeline development and expand the company’s capabilities. The round was disclosed on April 8, 2026.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires UK-Based Machine Learning Firm Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the acquisition of UK‑based machine learning and computer vision company Cinemersive Labs. The deal, now completed, will see Cinemersive Labs join SIE’s Visual Computing Group to enhance rendering techniques and visual fidelity for PlayStation titles. Financial...
Patlytics Raises $40M Series B Funding Led by SignalFire
Patlytics, an AI platform for the full patent lifecycle, announced a $40 million Series B round led by SignalFire. The round also included participation from N47, Myriad Venture Partners, Relativity, Alumni Ventures, Antiportfolio Ventures, and BAM Corner Point, bringing total...
Arcline-Backed Arxis Prices IPO
Arxis, a Simi Valley-based maker of electronic and mechanical engineered components, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering. The company is backed by private equity firm Arcline.
Apax Digital Funds Injects $60M Into MillTech, Valuing the Fintech at $325M
Apax Digital Funds, the growth equity arm of Apax Partners, completed a $60 million minority investment in MillTech, a risk management platform for FX hedging, valuing the company at $325 million. The funding will support MillTech’s North American expansion and...
Opus Live, Junzi Arts, and Astérios Group Acquire Parisian Theatre Alhambra
Parisian theatre venue Alhambra has been acquired by a consortium of independents – Opus Live, Junzi Arts, and the Astérios Group – marking a new chapter for the historic 800‑capacity venue. The new owners plan to revitalize the space and...
154 Partners Raises $400M for Its Inaugural Fund
Former Blackstone partners Isaac Harrouche and Mike Berlin have closed the inaugural fund for their new firm, 154 Partners, raising $400 million. The fund, launched in January 2025, marks the duo’s first independent investment vehicle. The capital raise was announced...
NSE Kicks Off IPO Process, Targets June-July Filing
India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) has begun preparations for its initial public offering, meeting 20 investment banks to draft the offer document and set a filing timeline. The exchange plans to sell a 4‑4.5% stake, targeting a valuation of ₹2‑2.5 trillion,...
Soltis Acquires GDM Private Financial Solutions to Expand Wealth and Tax Advisory Services
Registered investment advisor Soltis announced the acquisition of Bellevue-based accounting firm GDM Private Financial Solutions, adding 11 employees and expanding its integrated wealth and tax advisory capabilities. Terms were undisclosed, and GDM head Alan Dance will join Soltis as director...
MUFG Bank Acquires 20% Stake in Shriram Finance for $4.8B
Japanese banking giant MUFG Bank completed the acquisition of a 20% equity stake in Indian non‑banking financial company Shriram Finance Ltd, paying approximately ₹39,618 crore ($4.8 billion). The board approved the preferential allotment on April 8, 2026, and the deal received regulatory clearance, marking...
Amadeus Acquires AI‑first Startup SkyLink to Accelerate Travel AI Integration
Amadeus announced the acquisition of SkyLink, an AI‑first company with a proprietary AI architecture and orchestration engine for travel bookings. The deal, disclosed in a Skift interview, aims to embed AI directly into Amadeus' core travel platforms and expand its...
Fermtech Raises $3.3M in Funding Round Led by Elbow Beach
UK food‑tech startup Fermtech secured £2.5 million ($3.3 million) to scale its Koji Cocoa ingredient. The round was led by Elbow Beach, with participation from Carbon 13 and Empirical Ventures. The funding will be used to commercialise the climate‑friendly cocoa alternative.
Unilever Ventures Leads $4.1M Series A Funding for Indian Skincare Brand Clayco
Mumbai‑based skincare brand Clayco raised $4.1 million in a Series A round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from ICMG Global Ventures II Pte. Ltd. The funding will support new product launches, retail expansion and supply‑chain scaling. Clayco’s revenues have grown to...
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Acquires Eagle Rock Distributing, Shuts Down Colorado Operations
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has completed the acquisition of Eagle Rock Distributing Company’s Colorado business. Following the deal, Eagle Rock will shut down all Colorado operations, laying off 514 employees effective June 5, 2026. The asset sale marks a...
RoshAi Raises $2.4M in Funding Round Led by IAN Group
Deeptech startup RoshAi announced it has raised ₹22 Cr (≈$2.4 M) in a funding round led by IAN Group. The capital will be used to strengthen its autonomous vehicle technology, expand deployments, and scale operations in industrial environments and international markets. This...
Sentiv Acquires Majority Equity Stake in Visiosoft
South African communications provider Sentiv announced it has acquired a majority equity stake in IoT hardware specialist Visiosoft. The deal, part of Sentiv’s growth strategy, will enable Visiosoft to scale its solutions with Sentiv’s market presence and operational support.
The Doux Secures Minority Investment From VMG Partners
Hair-care brand The Doux announced a minority investment from VMG Partners, providing capital to expand its U.S. distribution and growth. The terms were undisclosed, but the funding will help deepen the brand's market presence. The deal was announced on April...
JD.com Prices $1.43B Dual‑tranche Offshore Yuan Bond in Hong Kong
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com priced a 10 billion yuan (≈$1.43 billion) dual‑tranche offshore bond in Hong Kong, tapping the city's dim sum bond market. The issuance reflects growing demand among global firms for yuan‑denominated financing amid lower rates and geopolitical tensions.
Pat McGrath Labs Acquired by GDA Luma in Bankruptcy Exit
Pat McGrath Labs, the high‑end cosmetics brand, has emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership. A US bankruptcy judge approved the restructuring, transferring control to GDA Luma. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Acer Gadget Takes Minority Equity Stake in Plugable, Boosting Channel Growth
Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Taiwanese PC maker Acer, has taken a minority equity stake in Plugable, the U.S. peripherals vendor. The undisclosed investment will help Plugable double its channel and field sales team, expand distribution, and secure a more...
International Finance Corporation Invests $3M in Climate Startup Carbonwave
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a $3 million investment in Carbonwave, a startup that converts invasive seaweed into commercial products. The funding aims to scale Carbonwave’s climate‑focused technology and support its growth. The deal was disclosed in a Devex article...
NOVA Infrastructure Closes $1.45B Fund II for North American Infrastructure Investments
NOVA Infrastructure announced the final close of its second fund, NOVA Fund II, securing $1.45 billion from global investors, exceeding its target by over 30%. The fund will target middle‑market infrastructure assets in energy, digital infrastructure, transportation and environmental services across...
Seat Unique Completes Acquisition of P1 Travel, Expanding Premium Live Experience Platform
Seat Unique has completed the acquisition of P1 Travel, combining its ticketing technology with P1 Travel’s sports hospitality expertise. The deal expands Seat Unique’s reach to over 500,000 hospitality packages across 150 countries and strengthens its position as Europe’s leading...
Fox Sports Acquires Rights to 2026 Big Ten Football Championship From NBC for $45‑55M
Fox Sports announced it will acquire the broadcast rights to the 2026 Big Ten football championship game from NBC for an estimated $45‑55 million. NBC will receive an additional regular‑season game as compensation, restoring the title game to Fox, which controls...
Nationwide Completes Acquisition of Virgin Money
Nationwide has completed its takeover of Virgin Money, creating one of the UK's largest retail banks. The deal, announced on April 7, 2026, consolidates Nationwide's position in the market and expands its customer base.
Winning Group Secures $66M Private Equity Investment From Ellerston Capital
Australian retailer Winning Group confirmed a private equity investment from Ellerston Capital valued at about $66 million USD. The partnership, worth roughly $100 million AUD, includes a board refresh as CEO John Winning steps down after two decades. The deal marks a...
Kimia Raises $7M Seed Round to Launch AI Knowledge Platform for Chemical Industry
Australian AI startup Kimia announced a $7 million seed round led by Airtree Ventures, with Blackbird Ventures and Skip Capital also participating. The funding will accelerate the launch of its AI-driven knowledge platform that helps chemical companies access and apply...
Hermeus Secures $350M Series C Funding Led by Khosla Ventures
Defense aviation startup Hermeus announced a $350 million Series C round, comprising $200 million in equity and $150 million in debt. The equity portion was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Canaan Partners, Founders Fund, RTX Ventures, In‑Q‑Tel, Bling Capital, Cox Enterprises, Destiny...
UP Fiber Acquires AT&T's Upper Peninsula Wireline Assets
UP Fiber completed the acquisition of AT&T's wireline assets in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Mackinaw City, adding over 9,000 miles of network infrastructure and 40 central offices. Financial terms were undisclosed, and AT&T will continue to provide operational support during...
Kitar Raises over $10M in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Southeast Asian Secondhand E‑commerce
Indonesia‑based secondhand e‑commerce platform Kitar completed a pre‑Series A funding round, raising more than $10 million. The round was led by Source Code Capital with participation from Hike Capital and MindWorks Capital. The capital will fund AI capabilities, quality inspection, supply...
Unifique Acquires 56.4% Stake in Amazônia 5G to Expand 5G Footprint in Brazil
Brazilian telecom operator Unifique announced the acquisition of a 56.4% stake in Amazônia 5G, expanding its presence into Brazil's northern region. The deal, disclosed on April 7, 2026, also coincides with Unifique securing 5G spectrum in São Paulo, strengthening its...
Anthropic Agrees to Acquire Coefficient Bio for $400M
Anthropic announced it will acquire biotech startup Coefficient Bio for approximately $400 million. The acquisition aims to integrate Anthropic’s AI models into drug discovery and clinical workflows. The deal was disclosed in a PYMNTS report on April 7, 2026.
MassDevelopment Issues $29M Tax-Exempt Bond for 2Life Seniors Housing Project in Lynn
MassDevelopment issued a $29 million tax‑exempt bond on behalf of 2Life Solimine 4% LLC, an affiliate of 2Life Communities, to fund construction of a 150‑unit seniors‑housing development in Lynn, Massachusetts. The bond was purchased by Citizens Bank, and the project also secured $20.2 million...
Peterson Acquires Full Ownership of Mirrish Village From Westbank
Peterson has completed a buyout of its partner Westbank, taking full ownership of the Mirrish Village development in Toronto. The transaction was confirmed in a joint statement, though financial terms were not disclosed. Completion is expected by early summer 2026.
E2 Raises $80M in Series C Funding to Advance Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
E2, a commercial-stage medical technology firm, closed an $80 million Series C round led by Gilde Healthcare and Norwest, with participation from existing investors Santé Ventures, 415 Capital, S3 Ventures, Panakès Partners and M&L Healthcare Investments. The funding will accelerate commercialization of...
Sonibel Raises $1.6M Pre‑seed Funding Led by Maple VC
Sonibel, a startup that uses acoustic sensors and machine‑learning to detect welding errors, announced a $1.6 million USD pre‑seed round. The round was led by Maple VC with participation from Champion Hill Ventures and Dorm Room Fund, along with undisclosed strategic...
Paylocity Acquires Grayscale to Expand AI-Powered Recruiting Capabilities
Paylocity announced on April 7, 2026 that it has acquired Grayscale, adding AI-driven automation to its high‑volume recruiting solutions. The undisclosed‑value deal aims to enhance candidate engagement and accelerate hiring for its HCM customers.
Zepto Secures SEBI Approval for $1.3B IPO
Indian quick‑commerce platform Zepto received SEBI approval for its upcoming initial public offering, targeting a raise of $1.2–1.3 billion (Rs 10,000–12,000 crore). The IPO, expected in the July‑September 2026 window, will include fresh issues and an offer‑for‑sale by early investors. Zepto was last valued...
Bulgarian Startup nFuse Secures $1.85M Funding Round From Eleven Ventures and LAUNCHub Ventures
Bulgarian AI‑powered B2B ordering platform nFuse announced a $1.85 M funding round led by Eleven Ventures and LAUNCHub Ventures. The early‑stage round will fund expansion across Europe, EMEA and the Americas and accelerate product development in payments and predictive intelligence. The...
Natter Raises $23M in Funding Round Led by Renegade Partners
Natter, a New York‑based AI conversation platform for enterprise insights, announced a $23 million funding round led by Renegade Partners with participation from Kindred Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Rackhouse Ventures, Village Global and Asymmetric Capital Partners. The capital will fund international expansion,...
Diversified UK & Europe Acquires Workspace Design Show
Diversified UK & Europe announced the acquisition of the Workspace Design Show, a leading B2B event for workspace design held in London and Amsterdam. The deal adds the event to Diversified’s portfolio of sector‑specific trade shows, expanding its presence in...