Coral Raises $12.5M Series A Led by Lightspeed and Z47
New York‑based AI startup Coral announced a $12.5 million Series A round led by Lightspeed and Z47. The funding will support product development and team expansion as the company automates healthcare administrative workflows. Coral’s platform uses AI to read handwritten fax forms and streamline prior‑authorisation processes.
KingSett Capital and Choice Properties REIT to Acquire First Capital REIT in $6.9B Take‑private Deal
Toronto‑based First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust, which owns 136 shopping centres, is being taken private in a $9.4 billion (≈$6.9 billion USD) transaction that includes debt. Private equity firm KingSett Capital and Choice Properties REIT will acquire the REIT and split...
Urfuture Secures $2.2M Seed Funding to Transform Entry-Level Hiring
Manchester‑based HR tech startup Urfuture announced a £1.7 million ($2.2 million) seed round led by River Capital, with participation from SyndicateRoom’s Access fund, Manchester Angels, Fhunded, Solid Bond and Host Capital. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven hiring platform that replaces CVs...
Aptia Acquires Pension Decision Service From Mercer
Aptia completed the acquisition of Pension Decision Service (PDS) from Mercer, part of Marsh. The deal expands Aptia’s pension support capabilities, adding personalized guidance for scheme members. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Gantry Secures $73M Permanent Loan to Refinance Prairie Creek Apartments
Gantry secured a $73 million permanent loan, funded by Fannie Mae, to refinance the 425‑unit Prairie Creek Apartments & Townhomes in Lenexa, Kansas. The five‑year, fixed‑rate, non‑recourse loan includes partial full‑term interest‑only and reflects a competitive multifamily debt market. The borrower is...
Preservation Equity Fund Advisors Acquires 160‑Unit Affordable Housing Community in Hadley, MA
Preservation Equity Fund Advisors, LLC (PEF Advisors) completed the acquisition of University Crossing and Woodland Crossing Apartments, a 160‑unit affordable housing community in Hadley, Massachusetts. The deal, the firm’s fifth acquisition under its third affordable housing fund, includes an 80‑unit...
Spear Street Capital Acquires 74 Eighth Avenue Office Building for $50.5M
Spear Street Capital, via its entity 76 8th Avenue Owner, bought the 10‑story office building at 74 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan’s West Village from G4 Capital Partners for $50.5 million. The property, completed in 2023, offers 30,000 sq ft of office space and...
Eagle Eye Asset Holdings Signs $120M Streaming Financing Deal with Cora Gold for Mali Gold Project
Singapore-based Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, the family office of Indian businessman Gagan Gupta, has signed a $120 million streaming agreement with Cora Gold to fund the Sanankoro gold project in Mali. The deal gives Eagle Eye the right to purchase about...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Synthetic Fuel Startup Rivan Raises $31.8M Investment
Rivan, a synthetic fuel startup, raised $31.8M in a new funding round led by IQ Capital with participation from Plural. The capital will be used to scale production of synthetic natural gas for heavy industry across Europe. This follows a...
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...
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,...
CLS Holdings Secures $62.5M Revolving Credit Facility From OakNorth
CLS Holdings, a listed UK commercial property owner, has secured a £50 m ($62.5 m) revolving credit facility from digital bank OakNorth. The facility will refinance existing debt and fund asset‑management initiatives, including sustainable office upgrades across its European portfolio. The deal...
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...
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.
Auravelle Metals Acquires Tenements From Orange Minerals for $200,000 in Shares
Auravelle Metals completed the acquisition of tenements from Orange Minerals, paying $200,000 in shares to double the size of its Crown project in Western Australia. The deal, announced in April 2026, expands Auravelle’s exploration footprint and was reported in a...
CIC, INA, and SOFAZ Raise $520M for Galaxy Orientis China‑ASEAN Investment Platform
China Investment Corporation, Indonesia Investment Authority and the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan have collectively contributed $520 million to the Galaxy Orientis fund, part of a $1 billion target for the Galaxy Orientis China‑ASEAN Investment Platform. The sovereign‑led private‑equity platform aims to...
Pagaya Technologies Closes $800M Consumer-Loan ABS Sale
Pagaya Technologies announced the closing of an $800 million consumer‑loan asset‑backed securities (ABS) sale in April 2026, marking a significant debt financing transaction. The sale, driven by strong institutional demand, expands Pagaya’s capital base to support its AI‑powered lending platform....
QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17 Billion Deal
QXO Inc. announced it will acquire insulation company TopBuild Corp. for about $17 billion, offering $505 per share, a 23% premium. The transaction will be financed with up to 45% cash and the remainder in QXO stock, making QXO the second‑largest...
Rhea Space Activity Secures $6M Series A to Commercialize GPS-Free Spacecraft Navigation
Washington-based startup Rhea Space Activity closed a $6 million Series A round, backed by Boston Global Space Tech Investors, Iron Prairie Ventures, Blackbird Capital Group, Purdue Research Foundation, New Mexico Vintage Fund and SpaceFund. The funding will be used to...
Gold Fields to Transfer Damang Mine to Former Contractor E&P
Gold Fields has agreed to cede its Damang gold mine in Ghana to former contractor E&P, with the takeover slated for April 18, 2026. The deal follows Ghana's new sliding‑scale royalty regime and a prior licence renewal refusal, highlighting rising resource nationalism...
BDO Issues $450M Standby Letters of Credit to Fund First Gen's 33% Stake Acquisition in Prime Hydropower Energy
BDO Unibank issued standby letters of credit worth $450M (split into $180M and $270M) to fund First Gen Corp's acquisition of a 33% stake in Prime Hydropower Energy. The financing is conditioned on the continued leadership of Federico “Piki” Lopez...
JSW Steel and Posco Approve $61M Joint Venture for 6 Mtpa Steel Plant in Odisha
JSW Steel's board approved a 50:50 joint venture with South Korea's Posco to build a 6 million tonne per annum integrated steel plant in Odisha. Posco will invest approximately $61 million for a 50% stake in Saffron Resources, the JV...
RBC Hospitality Group Acquires Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, NJ
RBC Hospitality Group has completed the acquisition of Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, New Jersey. The sale was brokered by Bielat Santore & Company, with RBC Hospitality Group becoming the new owner and planning to keep the restaurant open...
ORA Developers Acquires 4.8 Million Sqm Land From Modon Holding in UAE
ORA Developers announced the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sqm of land in Ghantoot from Modon Holding, expanding its UAE land bank to 9.6 million sqm. The deal is expected to underpin a total project investment of AED 30 billion upon full development. The transaction...
VivaJets Secures $15M Credit Facility to Open Abidjan Hub
Falcon Aerospace, the parent of Lagos‑based charter operator VivaJets, secured a $15 million credit facility from TLG Capital, Premium Trust Bank and Access Bank UK to fund a new hub in Abidjan and expand maintenance and corporate‑aviation services across Francophone West...
Nippon Express to Acquire Metro Supply Chain for $1.6 Billion
Nippon Express Holdings Inc. announced it will acquire Canada‑based Metro Supply Chain Group for up to $1.6 billion, comprising an enterprise value of C$1.8 billion and a conditional cash payment of C$400 million. The deal is expected to close between July and December...
RobertDouglas Secures Senior Debt Refinancing for Cambria Hotel in Chicago
RobertDouglas arranged senior debt financing on behalf of Murphy Real Estate Services to refinance the 199‑key Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop – Theatre District. The loan, provided by a national institutional lender, recapitalizes the property’s original construction financing, though terms were...
Orica Acquires Danafloat to Expand Specialty Chemicals Division
Australian chemicals and explosives company Orica announced the acquisition of Danafloat, a specialist in copper processing chemicals. The deal expands Orica's specialty chemicals division and strengthens its position in the copper market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Julien Farel Group Acquires La Caresza Salon Property in Southampton
Julien Farel Group, led by Julien and Suelyn Farel, completed the acquisition of the former La Caresza Salon location in Southampton in April 2026. The deal, closed within 24 hours, enables the brand to open its third salon and spa...
IndiGo Ventures Invests in Sarla Aviation to Launch India’s First Nationwide Air‑taxi Network
IndiGo Ventures has made a strategic equity investment in Sarla Aviation, marking the first step toward building India’s first nationwide air‑taxi network. The funding will support eVTOL service development and the evaluation of vertiport integration at Cochin International Airport. The...
HOCCO Ice‑Cream Raises $12.5M From Sauce.VC
HOCCO Ice‑Cream, an Indian ice‑cream maker, raised ₹100 crore ($12.5 M) from venture capital firm Sauce.VC as part of its Series C round, valuing the company at ₹2,500 crore. The funding will be used to expand capacity, distribution, branding and marketing, with the company...
Reforged Studios Raises $30M Growth Investment Led by MEP Capital Management
Malta‑based Reforged Studios announced it has secured $30 million in growth investment, led by New York‑based MEP Capital Management. The funding will accelerate its platform to acquire and extend the lifecycle of indie game IPs, adding titles such as Bridge Constructor, Pumpkin...
Zurich Closes $150M Catastrophe Bond for U.S. Storms and Earthquakes
Zurich has closed a $150 million catastrophe bond (Turicum Re Ltd. Series 2026-1) covering U.S. named storms and earthquakes, marking its return to the insurance-linked securities market since 2012. The bond was fully placed at target capacity and below guidance...
Gilead’s Subsidiary Ravens Sub Extends Tender Offer for Arcellx at $115 per Share
Ravens Sub, Inc., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, Inc., announced an extended tender offer to purchase all outstanding Arcellx, Inc. (ACLX) common shares for $115 cash per share plus a contingent‑value right. The offer expires on April 27, 2026.
Boston Scientific to Acquire Penumbra in Mixed Cash‑Stock Deal
Boston Scientific Corporation announced it will acquire Penumbra, Inc., with shareholders set to vote on the merger on May 6, 2026. The deal offers a mixed cash‑stock consideration of $374 per Penumbra share or 3.8721 Boston Scientific shares, representing a 73.26% cash...
Faraday Future Secures $45M Debt Financing via Note Purchase Agreement
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced it entered into a $45 million note purchase agreement with an institutional investor on April 17, 2026, providing new financing to support its Embodied AI strategy. The company will seek shareholder approval for related stock issuance and...
Buru Energy Raises A$5.3M (≈$3.5M) in Institutional Placement
Australian junior energy company Buru Energy announced it has raised A$5.3 million (≈$3.5 million) through a two‑tranche institutional placement to fund its Rafael gas project in Western Australia. The proceeds will support working capital, environmental approvals, land access, and engineering work ahead...
Quantum Computing Startup Sygaldry Raises $139M Series A Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Quantum computing startup Sygaldry announced a $139 million Series A round led by Bill Gates' climate-tech venture Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The funding will be used to build quantum-accelerated AI servers for data centers, aiming to cut the energy and cost...
ScreenPoint Medical Secures $16M in Funding to Advance AI Breast Cancer Care
ScreenPoint Medical announced $14 million in equity funding from existing investors Insight Partners and Siemens Healthineers, plus $2 million in non‑dilutive research grants, bringing total new capital to $16 million. The round will support product innovation, global expansion and further AI development for...
Origen Resources Signs LOI to Acquire 70% Stake in Brazilian REE Project
Origen Resources has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 70% stake in a rare earth elements project covering over 33,000 hectares in Brazil's Piauí State. The deal involves an initial cash payment of $100,000 and the issuance of...
Robex Resources Completes $2.4bn Merger with Predictive Discovery
Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery completed a $2.4bn merger, creating a combined entity that leverages Robex’s Kiniero mine ramp‑up and Predictive’s 5Moz Bankan resource. The deal, announced as the latest closed transaction in the ASX gold sector, positions the new...
Richemont Converts €100.6M Debt Into Equity for Delvaux
Swiss luxury group Richemont converted €100.6 million of debt into equity for its Belgian subsidiary Delvaux, strengthening the handbag maker's balance sheet. The capital injection follows a €90 million loan in 2022 and a €178 million acquisition in 2021.
Jackson Health Foundation Raises $100M for New Emergency Department at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jackson Health Foundation has secured $100 million to fund a new 178,000‑square‑foot emergency department at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, slated to open on April 23. The fundraising milestone supports expanded emergency services for the region.
Viking Acquisition Corp. I to Acquire NorthStar Earth & Space in $405M SPAC Deal
Viking Acquisition Corp. I (VACI), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to merge with NorthStar Earth & Space, a satellite data and analytics firm. The transaction values the combined entity at approximately $405 million, giving NorthStar public...