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 women entrepreneurs. The rapid subscription highlights strong investor interest in gender‑focused financing.
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...
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...
Nimble Invests in Relationship Republic to Expand Loyalty Solutions in Thailand
Bangkok-based software consulting firm Nimble announced a strategic investment in Thai loyalty and CRM solutions provider Relationship Republic, joining its board. The deal marks Nimble's first venture investment, aiming to combine Nimble's product engineering capabilities with Relationship Republic's loyalty expertise...
PMZ Realty Capital Secures $6.5M Permanent Loan for SpringHill Suites Jacksonville
PMZ Realty Capital LLC closed a $6.5 million permanent loan to finance the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville North I-95 Area hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The loan was provided by a German bank, marking the sponsor’s seventh transaction with the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
Genesis Energy Completes NZ$400M Equity Raise to Fund Huntly BESS Expansion
Genesis Energy announced it completed a NZ$400 million (≈US$234 million) equity raise in March 2026, funding its NZ$106 million second‑stage Huntly battery energy storage system project. The BESS will double capacity to 200 MW/400 MWh by FY2028, supporting New Zealand’s low‑carbon transition.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Union Investment Sells Munich Office Asset to Conren Land
Union Investment has agreed to sell its Munich office asset to Conren Land at a price above the latest valuation. The transaction expands Conren Land's footprint in the German commercial real estate market.
Fengate Reaches $1bn First Close for Fund V
Toronto-based asset manager Fengate announced that its fifth infrastructure fund, Fund V, has achieved a $1bn first close, representing two‑thirds of its $1.5bn target less than six months after launch. The fund will focus on investing in North American infrastructure...
Microsoft Pledges $1B to Build AI Hub in Thailand
Microsoft announced a $1 billion investment to establish an AI hub in Thailand, unveiled during a meeting with the Thai prime minister. The pledge marks a corporate venture commitment to boost AI development in the region.
Midi Health Raises $100M in Series D Funding
US‑based women's telehealth platform Midi Health announced a $100 million Series D round, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding will support scaling its AI‑driven health platform, expanding insurance coverage for 45 million women and further product development.
Genco Shipping & Trading Acquires $65M Capesize Vessel While Selling Two Older Supramaxes for $21.2M
New York‑listed dry bulk owner Genco Shipping & Trading has agreed to purchase a 2019‑built 182,000‑dwt capesize vessel for $65 million and has off‑loaded two 2005‑built supramaxes for a combined $21.2 million. The deals, announced on April 20 2026, aim to modernise the fleet...
Aldi UK Transfers £300,000 to Partou to Fund 50 New Apprenticeships
Aldi UK confirmed it will transfer over £300,000 to childcare provider Partou to fund 50 new apprenticeships, part of its Apprenticeship Levy gifting initiative. The funding will support Partou's expansion of apprenticeship programmes across its UK nurseries, helping to address...
Amazon Invests $5B in Anthropic, Securing $100B Cloud Spend Pledge
Amazon announced a $5 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic, raising its total stake to $13 billion. In return, Anthropic pledged to spend over $100 billion on AWS cloud services over the next decade. The strategic deal underscores Amazon’s push in generative AI...
Ideally Raises $8.8M Series A Led by Shearwater Capital
NZ‑founded market research platform Ideally announced a $13.4 million AUD (≈$8.8 million USD) Series A round, led by Shearwater Capital with participation from Altered Capital, Icehouse Ventures and Ecliptic VC. The funding values the company at over AUD $83 million and will support its...
Venture Kick Backs Nureo with $179K to Streamline 3D Design Processes
Swiss ICT startup nureo raised €163,000 ($179K) from Venture Kick to develop intelligent 3D design tools that automate geometry generation and cut manual effort. The funding will support engineering and business expansion, pilot projects, and market outreach. The round is...
Owens Corning Sells Glass Fibre Business to Praana for $645M Under Revised Agreement
Owens Corning announced a revised agreement to sell its glass reinforcement business to India's Praana Group for $645 million, down from $755 million. The deal accelerates cash realization, removes promissory notes, and is expected to close in Q2 2026 pending regulatory approval.
Key Mining to Go Public via $303M SPAC Merger with Compass Digital Acquisition Corp.
Key Mining Corp. announced a $303 million business combination with Compass Digital Acquisition Corp., a SPAC, to bring its titanium, copper, and water desalination projects to the public markets. The merger will list the combined entity on the stock exchange,...
Honeywell to Sell Mobile Computers and Barcode Scanners Division to Brady Corp for $1.4B
Honeywell announced it will sell its mobile computers, barcode scanners, and printing‑solutions division to Brady Corp for $1.4 billion, as part of its portfolio simplification ahead of an aerospace spin‑off. The deal, announced on April 20 2026, expands Brady’s mobility and scanning offerings...
Arizona Eagle Mining Signs Acquisition of 62‑acre Silver Parcels Containing Three Historic Silver Mines
Arizona Eagle Mining announced it has signed agreements to acquire the 62‑acre Silver Parcels, which include the historic Arizona National, Lookout and Silver Belt silver mines. The acquisition is expected to close between 19‑30 June 2026 pending due diligence. Recent sampling showed...
PopArabia Acquires Viral Wave to Expand Distribution in MENA
PopArabia, the Reservoir Media‑backed music company operating in the Middle East and North Africa, announced the acquisition of Viral Wave, a Cairo‑based label and digital‑distribution firm. The deal adds a full‑service distribution operation and expands PopArabia’s presence across Egypt, Morocco and...
Niagara Sawmilling Acquires Ōtorohanga Timber Company to Expand North Island Footprint
Southland‑based Niagara Sawmilling Company has completed the acquisition of the 94‑year‑old Waikato processor Ōtorohanga Timber Company, adding a North Island production base and broadening its product range. The deal follows Niagara’s recent $115 million investment in a new sawmill and reflects...
Run The Jewels' Juice Runners Raises $2M Seed Round
Juice Runners, the ready‑to‑drink brand from hip‑hop duo Run The Jewels, closed a seed funding round raising $2 million. The capital will fund new product development, production expansion and national rollout in the United States. The round was completed in April...
AvantStay Acquires The Mara Laguna Beach Boutique Hotel
AvantStay has expanded its hotel portfolio by acquiring and reopening The Mara Laguna Beach, a 66‑room boutique hotel in Laguna Beach, California. The property, previously operated by Sonder, marks AvantStay’s ninth takeover of a former Sonder‑run hotel.
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Publicis Groupe UK Acquires Fabric Social
Publicis Groupe UK has completed the acquisition of Fabric Social, a social media agency. The purchase adds Fabric Social to Publicis' new PR, social and influence division, expanding its capabilities in digital marketing.
Jersey Mike's Files Confidential IPO Documents, Targeting $12B Valuation
Jersey Mike's, the sub‑sandwich chain owned by Blackstone, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in 2026, aiming for a valuation around $12 billion. The company generated $4.2 billion in sales last year and operates about 3,300 U.S. locations under CEO...
Gallagher Acquires U.K. Commercial Broker
Insurance broker Gallagher announced the acquisition of a U.K.-based commercial brokerage, expanding its presence in the British market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
AirTrunk Acquires Lumina CloudInfra to Expand Into Indian Data Centre Market
AirTrunk completed its acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra, gaining data‑centre assets in Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad and adding roughly 600 MW of planned capacity with up to $5 billion of future development potential. The deal, announced on Monday, marks AirTrunk’s entry into the...
Inspirit Capital to Acquire Kaplan Languages Group
Inspirit Capital announced it will acquire Kaplan Languages Group, a leading ELT brand, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition, pending completion on May 1, will see Inspirit support KLG’s growth while retaining its brand name. Kaplan International will focus on...
Abu Dhabi Raises $4 Billion in Private Placement
Abu Dhabi raised around $4 billion from investors in a private‑placement transaction arranged by banks including Goldman Sachs earlier this month, as the emirate seeks to shore up its foreign‑currency reserves amid dollar stress caused by the Iran‑UAE conflict. The funds...
Creao AI Secures $10M Series A Funding Led by Prosperity7 Ventures
Creao AI announced the close of a $10 million funding round led by Prosperity7 Ventures, bringing its total capital raised to $25 million. The round will fund expansion of its AI-driven autonomous agent platform and further product development. Prosperity7 Ventures,...
Vinci Energies Acquires UK Telecoms Construction Specialist Novo Technologies
French‑owned Vinci Energies announced the acquisition of Scottish telecoms construction specialist Novo Technologies. Novo posted a turnover of $22.4 million for the year to August 31 2025, with pre‑tax profit of $1.07 million, while Vinci Energies generates revenue of $24.2 billion. Financial terms of the...
Agnico Eagle to Acquire Aurion Resources in All-Cash Deal for Approx. $351M
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of Aurion Resources Ltd. in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately C$481 million (≈$351 million). The deal will be executed via a statutory plan of arrangement, with closing expected in early...
EBRD Provides $77M Loan to Renalfa IPP for Hungary Solar and Storage Project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €70 million ($77 million) loan to special‑purpose vehicles owned by Renalfa IPP to develop a 450 MW solar photovoltaic portfolio with a 250 MW/1 GWh battery storage system in northeastern Hungary. The loan is part...
SpaceX Acquires xAI in $250 Billion Deal
SpaceX announced the acquisition of AI startup xAI for $250 billion, marking the largest private‑equity exit of 2026. The deal provides liquidity to investors such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Valor Equity Partners, and signals a major consolidation of AI...
Partners Group Raises $9bn for Its Eighth Flagship Secondaries Programme
Swiss private equity firm Partners Group announced that it has secured over $9bn in commitments to close its eighth flagship secondaries programme, which includes a closed-end fund and related vehicles. The fundraising marks a significant addition to the firm's secondary...
MAG Partners Secures $148.7M Bridge Loan From Goldman Sachs Alternatives to Refinance Chelsea Development
MAG Partners, led by MaryAnne Gilmartin, obtained a $148.7 million bridge loan from Goldman Sachs Alternatives to refinance construction debt on its 188‑unit residential project at 355 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea. The loan, arranged by JLL, reflects strong leasing performance and a competitive financing market....
JLL Capital Markets Secures Debt Financing for Shadowbrook Capital's Extra Space Hillsborough Self-Storage Development
JLL Capital Markets arranged a five‑year construction and bridge loan for the 709‑unit Extra Space Hillsborough self‑storage project in Somerset County, New Jersey. The loan was secured through Provident Bank on behalf of borrower Shadowbrook Capital, though terms were not...
Multi-Color Secures Court Approval for $4bn Debt Overhaul
Multi-Color, backed by private equity firm CD&R, obtained court approval to restructure $4bn of debt, completing a major refinancing effort. The approval marks the final step in the debt overhaul, allowing the company to reorganize its capital structure.