Walton‑On‑Thames Charity Acquires Two Community Centres From Elmbridge Borough Council in $3.8M Asset Transfer
Elmbridge Borough Council approved the transfer of two community centres valued at nearly $3.8 million to The Walton‑On‑Thames Charity. The charity will take ownership for a peppercorn fee and plans to invest about $254,000 in building upgrades and $229,000 in services over the next three years. The deal supports the council’s Connected Communities initiative.
Founders First Capital Partners Secures First Close on $50M Fund
Alternative credit investor Founders First Capital Partners announced it has achieved a first close on its sophomore fund, targeting $50 million in total commitments. The first close indicates initial capital commitments from investors, marking progress toward its fundraising goal. The...
Ecobank Issues $18.2M Gender Bond in Côte D'Ivoire, Fully Subscribed
Ecobank launched a US$18.2 million gender bond in Côte d'Ivoire, which was fully subscribed within 48 hours. The bond aims to support around 1,200 women-owned SMEs and is part of the bank’s Ellevate programme to close the financing gap for...
Wasabi Technologies Secures $250M Credit Facility
Wasabi Technologies Inc., a Boston‑based cloud storage provider, announced it has secured a $250 million credit facility to fund storage capacity expansion and AI workloads. The debt financing provides flexibility and a lower cost of capital compared to equity, reflecting the...
AcuityMD Raises $80M Series C Led by StepStone Group
AcuityMD, a MedTech sales intelligence platform, announced an $80 million Series C round led by StepStone Group, with participation from Benchmark, Redpoint Ventures, ICONIQ and Atreides Management. The funding brings total capital raised to over $160 million and values the...
Passion Capital Closes $55M Seed Fund for AI and FinTech Startups
British venture capital firm Passion Capital announced the close of its fourth seed fund, Passion IV, raising $55 million to invest in early‑stage AI, FinTech and enterprise risk startups across the UK and Europe. The fund is fully backed by...
Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. To Merge with Electra Vehicles in $250M Deal
Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHO), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with Electra Vehicles, an electric vehicle manufacturer, in a transaction valued at $250 million. The merger will provide Electra Vehicles with public market...
Raise Financial Services Acquires Algorithmic Trading Platform Stratzy
Raise Financial Services, the parent of Dhan, announced the acquisition of algorithmic trading platform Stratzy in a cash‑and‑stock transaction. The deal value was undisclosed, and Stratzy will operate as a wholly‑owned subsidiary while its founders continue to run the platform....
Westman Atelier Secures $15M Fresh Funding From Prelude Growth Partners and Imaginary Ventures
Colour cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, founded by makeup artist Gucci Westman, raised $15 million in a new funding round led by existing investors Prelude Growth Partners and Imaginary Ventures, according to an SEC filing. The round brings the company's total...
Syenta Raises $26M Series A to Accelerate Chip Interconnect Production
Australian chip manufacturing startup Syenta Inc. announced a $26 million Series A round led by Playground Global and Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund, with participation from Investible, Salus Ventures, Jelix Ventures and Wollemi Capital. The funding will be used to expand production capacity,...
Legal-Tech Startup Lawyered Raises $2.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Rainmatter and Turbostart
Indian legal‑tech platform Lawyered secured $2.5 million in a pre‑Series A round co‑led by Rainmatter and Turbostart, with existing investor Finvolve also participating. The funding will support scaling its AI‑driven legal assistance services for mobility and broader sectors.
Savvy Games Acquires Moonton for $6 Billion
Savvy Games completed a $6 billion acquisition of Moonton, the largest transaction in Q1 2026 gaming M&A and a key driver of the quarter’s $100 billion deal value, according to Drake Star’s Global Gaming Report.
Clarks Secures $128.8M Rescue Deal with LionRock Capital
UK footwear retailer Clarks announced a $128.8 million rescue financing agreement with private equity firm LionRock Capital, providing liquidity to support its turnaround and new store openings. The deal, disclosed on April 21, 2026, follows Clarks' return to profitability in...
Standard Chartered and A*STAR Launch $11.7M AI Research Partnership
Standard Chartered and Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) announced a three‑year AI research partnership, creating an AI for Banking Innovation Lab funded with a combined US$11.7 million investment. The lab will focus on AI applications such as portfolio...
Syenta Raises $26M to Develop AI Chip Packaging Technology
Australian semiconductor startup Syenta announced it has raised $26 million to develop a new manufacturing method that eases AI chip supply‑chain bottlenecks. The funding will support its electrochemical copper‑wiring process and the opening of a new office in Arizona near Intel...
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. To Merge with Forge Nano in $1.3B Deal
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (ATII) announced a merger with nanotech firm Forge Nano, creating a combined entity valued at $1.3 billion. The SPAC transaction will take Forge Nano public and close the deal imminently.
NHI Agrees to $560M Sale of 35-Property Nursing Home Portfolio to NHC
National Health Investors (NHI) announced an agreement to sell a portfolio of 35 nursing and independent living facilities to its current operator, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), for $560 million. The transaction, expected to close on July 1, will reduce NHI’s skilled‑nursing...
Asahi Kasei Completes $920.7M Acquisition of German Biotech Aicuris
Japanese conglomerate Asahi Kasei has completed its acquisition of German biopharma Aicuris Anti‑infective Cures for approximately €780 million ($920.7 million). The deal adds three antiviral assets and royalties from Prevymis, and will be integrated via Asahi Kasei’s US subsidiary Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, boosting...
TowerPoint Raises $386M via Asset‑backed Cellular Site Revenue Notes
TowerPoint Fixed Rate Secured Cellular announced a $386 million raise by issuing Series 2026‑1 asset‑backed notes backed by lease revenues from 861 tower sites. The notes, underwritten by TD Securities, will be repaid from annualized run‑rate revenue with an anticipated repayment date...
DeepWay Raises over $310M in Pre‑IPO Round Led by Stone
DeepWay Technology announced that its pre‑IPO funding round has been expanded to more than $310 million, led by UAE‑based Stone with participation from NGS Super, Xiamen Guosheng Fund and existing shareholders ABC Impact and Nanjing Ronghe Capital. The capital will fund autonomous‑driving technology and freight‑robot commercialization as...
SFMTA Secures $200M State Loan as Part of FY26‑27 Budget
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) approved a two‑year operational and capital budget on April 21, which includes a $200 million loan from the State of California via the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to cover a $307 million shortfall. The loan has...
NudgeBee Raises $3M Seed Round Led by Kalaari Capital
NudgeBee, an AI platform for cloud operations, announced it has closed a $3 million seed round led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from technology founders. The funding will be used to strengthen its AI platform, expand its enterprise‑context layer, and build...
Edinburgh’s Exergy3 Raises €11.4 Million in Seed Funding to Turn Surplus Renewable Power Into Clean Industrial Heat
Edinburgh‑based CleanTech startup Exergy3 announced a €11.4 million (≈$12.4 million) seed round led by Axeleo Capital, with participation from Bayern Kapital, Kibo Invest, Scottish Enterprise, Zero Carbon Capital and Old College Capital. The funding will be used to scale its ultra‑high temperature...
Tortugas Neuroscience Raises $106M in Seed and Series A Round to Advance CNS Drug Pipeline
Tortugas Neuroscience announced a $106 million financing round spanning its seed and Series A rounds, led by Cure Ventures with co‑lead investors The Column Group and AN Venture Partners. The capital will fund development of four in‑licensed CNS drugs, including candidates from...
Tradewind Finance Provides $2.5M Non-Recourse Export Factoring Facility to Vietnamese Cable Exporter
Tradewind Finance has extended a $2.5 million non‑recourse export factoring facility to a Vietnamese cable manufacturer, converting export receivables into immediate liquidity and offering full credit protection for buyers in the United States and Australia. The facility advances up to...
Green Summit Landscape Group Acquires R&D Landscape and LandMark Landscape
Century Park unveiled its new platform, Green Summit Landscape Group, which has completed its first acquisitions of Lansing‑based R&D Landscape and LandMark Landscape. The deals expand Green Summit’s footprint in the landscape services sector.
Powerleague Fives Secures $28.1M Debt Refinancing From Barclays
Powerleague Fives Limited secured a $28.1 million refinancing package from Barclays to fund the expansion of its padel venues and upgrade its UK estate. The debt financing will support new padel court development and upgrades to existing facilities, reflecting the...
Catchment Capital to Acquire Isolatek From SK Capital
Catchment Capital announced the acquisition of Isolatek, a manufacturing company, from its current owner SK Capital. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction expands Catchment Capital's presence in the manufacturing sector.
Solis Minerals Acquires 93,000‑hectare Lithium Project From Rio Tinto for $500k
Solis Minerals (ASX:SLM) bought a 93,000‑hectare Brazilian lithium exploration project from a Rio Tinto subsidiary for US$500,000 plus a 1.75% NSR royalty. The acquisition, announced in Rio Tinto’s Q1 results on April 21 2026, sent Solis shares up 74% and gives the...
KRAFTON, Naver and Mirae Asset Launch $723M India Unicorn Growth Fund
South Korean tech giants KRAFTON Inc. and Naver Corp., together with Mirae Asset Venture Investments, have officially launched a Rs 6,000 crore ($723 million) India‑focused Unicorn Growth Fund. The fund will target growth‑stage Indian technology companies across AI, SaaS, robotics, space tech and...
Electro-Sensors to Be Acquired by Steute Technologies for $8.9M Cash Deal
Electro-Sensors, Inc. announced a merger agreement to be acquired by German industrial-device maker steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG in an all-cash transaction valued at $8.9 million. Shareholders will receive $7.75 per share, a 74.94% premium to the prior close....
Burkina Faso Increases Kiaka Stake by 25%, Returns Payment as Special Dividend
Burkina Faso has secured an additional 25% ownership in the Kiaka mining project, completing the transaction with payment to be returned to shareholders as a special dividend. The deal, announced on April 21, 2026, does not disclose the transaction value.
IDB Bank Provides $33M Refi for Former Macy’s Repositioning in Rockland County
Metropolitan Realty Associates secured a $32.8 million loan from IDB Bank to refinance its former Macy’s property in Nanuet, New York, acquired in 2018 for conversion to retail and self‑storage. The loan replaces a $22.8 million loan from Amherst Capital Management and supports...
ProSiebenSat.1 Sells Studio71 US to Fixated in Completed Acquisition
ProSiebenSat.1 Media has completed the sale of its North American creator business, Studio71 US, to Los Angeles‑based Fixated. The deal includes Studio71 GP, LLC, Studio71 LP and their subsidiaries, and was supported by strategic partner Eldridge Industries. Financial terms were...
HIG-Backed Coriant Acquires SCA
Coriant, a company backed by HIG, has completed the acquisition of SCA, a provider of access, temporary containment, and industrial support services for defense, marine, and infrastructure sectors. The deal expands Coriant's capabilities in these markets and strengthens its position...
Investcorp Acquires $200M Multifamily and Senior Living Portfolio Across LA, NY, and NJ
Global alternative investment firm Investcorp announced the purchase of a three‑property residential portfolio comprising 463 units in Los Angeles, New York, and New Jersey for approximately $200 million. The deal includes two senior‑living facilities and a multifamily complex, expanding Investcorp’s senior‑housing...
CedarSt Companies Secures $56M Construction Loan From Amzak Capital Partners
Chicago-based CedarSt Companies obtained a $56 million construction loan from Amzak Capital Partners to fund a 215‑unit multifamily development in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village. The financing will support residential units, ground‑floor retail, amenities, and parking. The loan was announced on...
Intrepid Travel Acquires French Tour Operator Altaï Group
Intrepid Travel announced the acquisition of French adventure travel company Altaï Group, its largest deal to date, adding over $71.5 million in revenue and 35,000 customers. The purchase price was not disclosed. The acquisition expands Intrepid’s presence in Europe, making France...
Haslam Sports Group Pays $205M for NWSL Expansion Team in Columbus
Haslam Sports Group, together with the Edwards family and Nationwide, has agreed to pay a record $205 million expansion fee to the National Women’s Soccer League for an 18th franchise in Columbus, Ohio. The new team will begin play in 2028...
Churchill Downs Acquires Preakness Stakes IP Rights for $85M
Churchill Downs Inc. entered a definitive agreement to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black‑Eyed Susan Stakes from the Stronach Group for $85 million. The acquisition includes trademarks and associated rights and is expected to close...
X Square Robot Raises $292.8M in Series B Round Led by Xiaomi and HongShan
X Square Robot announced the close of a Series B funding round, raising nearly RMB 2 billion ($292.8 million). The round was co‑led by Xiaomi and HongShan, adding to earlier backing from Meituan, Alibaba and ByteDance. The capital will support the company’s embodied intelligence...
Caper Raises $2.5M Seed Round to Launch Food Newsletter
Caper, a New York‑based food and hospitality media startup, announced a $2.5 million seed funding round, enabling it to launch its newsletter and website with eight full‑time staff. The round, raised in the autumn, will fund its subscription, advertising and events...
Point2 Technology Secures $76M Series B Extension Led by Maverick Silicon
Point2 Technology, a developer of RF‑based interconnect solutions for AI data‑center infrastructure, announced an extension of its Series B round, raising the total to $76 million. The round was led by Maverick Silicon with participation from NVentures and UMC Capital.
Truvista Fiber to Acquire City of Commerce Municipal Telecom Network
Truvista Fiber announced it will take over the City of Commerce’s municipal telecommunications network in North Georgia under a newly announced agreement. The acquisition will rebrand the network under Truvista Fiber and includes plans to upgrade the fiber infrastructure while...
Ardian Sells TRIGO Stake to Montyon Capital
Ardian has sold its stake in TRIGO, a provider of inspection, quality engineering, and industrial performance management services for the transportation sector, to French investment fund Montyon Capital. The transaction marks Ardian's exit from the company. Deal value was not...
DFF Ventures Closes $76.3M Fund III to Back Pre‑Seed AI and Software Startups
Dutch pre‑seed VC firm DFF Ventures announced the close of its third fund, raising €70 million (≈ $76.3 million). The oversubscribed Fund III will invest in early‑stage software and AI startups targeting under‑digitised industries across Europe and beyond.
Ticket Marketplace TickPick Acquires Fan-Memory App Momento
Ticket marketplace TickPick announced the completion of an all-cash acquisition of Momento, a fan-memory app that has captured over 20 million tickets. The financial terms were undisclosed, and Momento’s CEO John Brennan will remain in his role as the team...
Smart Robotics Raises $11M Series A to Expand AI Robotic Picking in Europe
Smart Robotics, an embodied AI intralogistics firm, has closed a $11 million Series A round led by Rotterdamse Havendraken, with participation from Innovation Industries and Ernij Next. The funding will accelerate the company's European expansion and further develop its AI-driven...
Orange Quantum Systems Raises €15M Seed Round, Backed by European Innovation Council Fund
Quantum chip testing startup Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS) announced the second closing of its seed round, bringing total funding to €15 million ($16.2 million). The round was led by the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Fund. The capital will accelerate development of the...
Tava Health Secures $40M Series C Funding Led by Centana Growth Partners
Tava Health announced a $40 million Series C round led by Centana Growth Partners, bringing its total funding to $73 million. The capital will be used to expand its AI‑powered mental health platform, Symphony, and grow its three‑sided network of clinicians, employers and...