Hexagon Nutrition Raises $5.0M From Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
Hexagon Nutrition Limited raised ₹41.66 crore ($5.0 million) by allocating 9.26 million shares to anchor investors, led by Bandhan Small Cap Fund, ahead of its upcoming IPO. Other investors include Ampersand Growth Opportunities Fund Scheme-I, CP Capital Limited, Visionary Value Fund and Innovative Vision Fund. The IPO is slated to open on June 5 and close on June 9, targeting a total raise of ₹139 crore.
Guardian Acquires E2 Consulting Engineers
Utility-focused infrastructure services platform Guardian announced the acquisition of E2 Consulting Engineers. Backed by EIP, the deal expands Guardian's capabilities in the utility sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Fintech Startup WeRize Raises $7M in Pre-Series C Round Led by Sony Innovation Fund
WeRize, a fintech platform serving small-city India, announced a $7 million pre‑Series C funding round led by Sony Innovation Fund, with participation from existing investor 3one4 Capital. The capital will be used to expand its product suite—including mutual funds, bonds, credit cards...
AI‑Native Enterprise Services Firm Acquires Fractional AI
An AI‑native enterprise services firm backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman and other investors announced the acquisition of Fractional AI, a San Francisco‑based applied‑AI services company. Terms were not disclosed, and Fractional AI’s engineering team will work with Anthropic’s...
L’Oréal BOLD Invests $71M in South Korean Biotech Olix Pharmaceuticals
L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund BOLD invested approximately $71 million in Olix Pharmaceuticals, a South Korean biotech developing RNAi therapeutics. The funding was raised via a third‑party allotment of newly issued shares, with participation from Weiss Asset Management. The capital...
Brand Velocity Group Acquires Youth Sports Platform RCX From Raine Partners
Brand Velocity Group announced the acquisition of RCX, a youth sports platform, from private equity firm Raine Partners. The deal is supported by an investor group that includes Hamilton Lane’s impact platform, St. Cloud Capital, Darco Capital, and Three Ocean...
VAXOR MOTOR Secures Tens of Millions of Yuan in Pre‑A Funding Round
Suzhou VAXOR MOTOR announced the close of a Pre‑A funding round, raising tens of millions of yuan. The round was led by Shenzhen Capital Group with participation from Tianqi Capital and Zhuoyuan Asia. The capital will fund mass‑production ramp‑up of...
Merantix Capital Raises $112M AI Fund for Early-Stage European AI Startups
Merantix Capital announced the final close of its €103 million (≈$112 million) AI fund, targeting early‑stage AI‑native companies across Europe. Limited partners include Union Investment, Jungheinrich, KPMG Germany, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The capital will be split between venture‑studio...
Dwelly Acquires Elliot Oliver Lettings Agency
Dwelly, a UK lettings platform, completed its fifth acquisition of the year by purchasing Cheltenham‑based agency Elliot Oliver. The deal adds around 900 fully managed properties to Dwelly’s portfolio, bringing its national managed portfolio to nearly 9,000 properties. The acquisition...
The Sweet Change Raises Rs 1.7 Crore ($0.21M) in Pre‑seed Round Led by Rebalance
India‑based natural sweetener startup The Sweet Change secured Rs 1.7 crore (≈$0.21 M) in a pre‑seed funding round led by accelerator Rebalance, with participation from investors linked to IAN Angel Fund. The capital will fund expansion of its distribution network, launch of new...
Nitrosend Raises $500,000 Seed Round Led by Eastend Ventures
Adelaide‑based AI email marketing startup Nitrosend announced the close of a $500,000 seed round, backed by Eastend Ventures. The Hartley brothers aim to expand their AI‑native platform for small and mid‑sized businesses, using the funding to accelerate product development and...
KNAV Advisory Receives Follow-Up Investment From NKSquared
Accounting firm KNAV Advisory announced a follow‑up investment from NKSquared, the U.S. investment vehicle of billionaire Nikhil Kamath. The capital will fund international acquisitions, market expansion, talent hiring and AI‑driven automation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Spirit AI Secures $222M Financing Round
Chinese robotics start‑up Spirit AI announced a 1.5 billion yuan ($222 million) financing round on Wednesday, its fourth round in three months, as it topped the RoboArena AI leaderboard. The funding underscores the surge of venture capital into physical AI and positions Spirit...
CereVasc Pulls In $85M Series C Round
CereVasc, a clinical‑stage medical‑device company, completed the initial closing of an $85 million Series C financing. The round was led by Piper Sandler Merchant Banking with participation from Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Medtronic, Bain Capital Life Sciences and Perceptive Xontogeny...
Benchmark Capital Raises $2B Across Two New Funds, Including Its First Growth Fund
Benchmark Capital announced the closing of $2 billion in commitments across two new funds—a $1.25 billion growth fund and a $750 million early‑stage fund. The capital raise marks the firm’s first growth‑stage vehicle, expanding its investment capacity beyond its traditional $425 million funds. The...
Shifters Raises $10.2M Seed Round Led by Ace Capital Partners
Autonomous ground robotics startup Shifters announced a $10.2 million seed round to accelerate AI-powered robotic teams for defense and security. The round was led by Ace Capital Partners with participation from Aurelius Capital Management, Corner Ventures, Arkin Capital, STEP World and...
OneRobotics, Parent of SwitchBot, Acquires Nanoleaf for $40M
Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent of SwitchBot, for an estimated $40 million paid over two years. The deal keeps Nanoleaf operating independently while granting access to OneRobotics' manufacturing, supply chain, and AI robotics expertise....
Traxtion Raises $86M Equity From STANLIB Infrastructure Investments, Standard Bank, Harith’s InfraCo and PAIDF2
South African rail operator Traxtion completed an $86 million equity raise, bringing in STANLIB Infrastructure Investments, Standard Bank, Harith’s InfraCo and PAIDF2 funds as new minority shareholders. The capital will fund Traxtion’s R3.4 billion rolling‑stock investment programme, including the acquisition and refurbishment...
Cool Japan Fund Backs JumpStart’s Series C Funding
Cool Japan Fund invested an undisclosed amount in Jakarta‑based vending operator JumpStart, moving the company from Series B to Series C. The funding will support expansion of its vending‑machine network and its platform that connects Japanese brands with Indonesian consumers....
Square Eyes Acquires International Sales Rights for ‘Paris Paris’
Vienna‑based sales agency Square Eyes announced it has acquired the international sales rights to Belgian director Isabelle Tollenaere’s debut feature “Paris Paris”. The drama, about three displaced men in Paris, will premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Proxima sidebar...
Zembo Motorcycles Raises $1M From Dutch Development Bank FMO
Kenyan electric motorcycle maker Zembo Motorcycles secured $1 million in funding from the Dutch development bank FMO to acquire batteries and chargers for its expanding fleet. The financing supports the company's growth in East Africa's fast‑growing electric two‑wheel market. The...
Kazakhstan Launches $500M Panda Bond Issuance in China
In late May, the Kazakh government issued yuan‑denominated panda bonds on China's domestic market, raising over $500 million. The three‑year securities, totaling 3.4 bn yuan, aim to fund the country's digital transformation and other projects. The bond launch marks a new source...
Ecobank Issues $450M Nature Bond, First Commercial Bank‑Issued ICMA Nature Bond
Ecobank Group launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank‑issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, raising $450 million. The bond was 3.9× oversubscribed, with an order book of $1.36 billion, and will finance sustainable agriculture, agri‑processing and water infrastructure across 24...
Novellia Raises $18M Series A to Scale Its Patient‑powered Real‑world Data Platform
New York‑based health data startup Novellia closed a $18 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $28 million. The round was led by Spark Capital with participation from Khosla Ventures, TMV, Acrew Capital and Bling Capital. The capital will help scale...
EQT Acquires Tritax Big Box Portfolio for $253M
Private equity firm EQT has completed the acquisition of a £199m (≈$253m) portfolio of six big‑box assets from Tritax. The assets total 1.6 million sq ft across Leamington Spa, Peterborough, Didcot and Kettering, generating £12m in annual rental income.
AnaCap Closes $349M Oversubscribed Second Dedicated Buyout Fund
Financial services-focused private equity investor AnaCap announced the final close of its second dedicated buyout fund, raising over €320m (approximately $349M). The fund was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor demand, and the close marks the completion of the fundraising round.
Central Asia Metals to Acquire Cygnus Metals in $232M All‑share Takeover
UK‑listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) announced a proposed all‑share acquisition of Australian miner Cygnus Metals, offering 0.06 new CAML shares per Cygnus share and valuing Cygnus at about $232 million, a 60% premium. The deal would give CAML roughly 70% of...
MTR Corporation Prices €3bn ($3.5bn) Green Bond
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation successfully priced a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) inaugural Euro‑denominated public green bond on June 3, 2026. The issuance, split into three tranches of 8, 12 and 20‑year maturities, was oversubscribed, marking the company’s first Euro‑denominated green bond.
Resolution Minerals Acquires Historic Johnson Creek Tungsten Mill
Resolution Minerals Ltd. announced the recent acquisition of the historic Johnson Creek tungsten mill and associated stockpiles, expanding its Horse Heaven project in Idaho. The acquisition adds 2,000‑8,000 tonnes of tungsten material to the company's portfolio as it pursues critical...
Vysarn to Acquire NewGround in Earnings-Accretive Water Infrastructure Expansion
Vysarn (ASX: VYS) announced a binding share sale agreement to acquire NewGround for up to 33 million Vysarn shares and $25 million cash, with an upfront consideration of $30 million AUD (≈$20 million USD). The acquisition adds a water‑infrastructure segment and is expected to...
Huron Acquires RelateCare to Boost AI-Powered Patient Access and Care Coordination
Global professional services firm Huron announced the acquisition of RelateCare, an AI‑enabled clinical and patient access solutions provider. The deal expands Huron’s healthcare managed services across the patient access and care coordination continuum. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Kain Capital Invests in Radiology Services Provider RadX Inc.
Private equity firm Kain Capital announced a completed investment in RadX Inc., a multi-state radiology services provider operating 26 imaging centers. The capital will be used to expand the platform, recruit additional radiologists and staff, and invest in technology. The...
Littlejohn & Co Acquires Milrose Consultants
Private equity firm Littlejohn & Co has completed the acquisition of consulting firm Milrose Consultants, with Southfield Capital acting as the seller. The deal was announced on June 3, 2026.
Sweco to Acquire Finnish Nuclear Consultancy Platom
Swedish engineering firm Sweco has signed an agreement to acquire Finnish nuclear consultancy Platom, expanding its nuclear expertise across Europe. The acquisition adds Platom’s 30 specialists and 25 years of experience in nuclear safety, licensing, and technology to Sweco’s portfolio.
Berlin AI Startup INXM Raises €5.7M ($6.3M) in Pre-Seed Round Led by Cherry Ventures and Redstone
Berlin-based AI startup INXM announced the close of a €5.7 million ($6.3 million) pre-Seed funding round, led by Cherry Ventures and Redstone with participation from Angel Invest and Linden Capital. The capital will fund the launch of its AI process...
Long Table Growth Corp. Prices $150M IPO, Units to Trade on Nasdaq June 4
Long Table Growth Corp., a SPAC, announced the pricing of its $150 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker LTGRU on June 4, 2026. The offering, managed by Santander as sole book‑running manager, is expected...
USA Rare Earth Secures $1.6B Funding From U.S. Commerce Department
USA Rare Earth announced it has signed definitive agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive nearly $1.6 billion in funding under the CHIPS Act, comprising $277 million in federal grants and up to $1.3 billion in senior secured...
Ilant Health Secures $15M Series A Funding Led by Cornucopian Capital
Ilant Health, a value‑based obesity management platform, closed a $15 million Series A round led by Cornucopian Capital, with participation from naturalX, Peakbridge, Semcap AI, Evidenced, Operator Partners and existing backers Celtic, LifeX and AlphaLab. The funding brings Ilant’s total capital to over...
DIAL Ventures Announces First Close of Fund II, Securing Undisclosed Capital
Agtech venture studio DIAL Ventures, affiliated with Purdue University, announced the first close of its Fund II, backed by Grit Road Partners and several large agrifood corporates. The fund will support the next cohort of agtech startups focusing on AI...
ClinActiv Completes Acquisition of Crescita Therapeutics for $0.80 per Share
ClinActiv Holdings Inc., through its wholly‑owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Crescita Therapeutics Inc. for cash consideration of $0.80 per share, resulting in the delisting of Crescita from the Toronto Stock Exchange. The transaction marks ClinActiv’s...
Greystar Closes $2.97B European Residential Fund
Greystar, a global real estate investment manager, announced the closing of a $2.97B European residential fund targeting developments in Madrid, London, Copenhagen, Dublin, and Amsterdam. The fund closure marks a significant capital raise for the residential sector in Europe.
Builders FirstSource Acquires Precision Design and Trim
Builders FirstSource announced the acquisition of Precision Design and Trim, a Boise‑based installation business that provides high‑quality finish work for new home construction. The deal expands Builders FirstSource's installation capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Boise market. The acquisition...
3i Group Acquires 51% Stake in French Nutrition Supplement Maker Laboratoire Nutergia
Private‑equity firm 3i Group has acquired a 51% majority stake in French sports‑nutrition and supplement maker Laboratoire Nutergia. The terms were not disclosed, though 3i indicated the investment likely falls between €100 million and €150 million ($116 million‑$174 million). The Lagarde family will retain...
Verizon Completes $1bn Acquisition of Spectrum Assets From Array Digital Infrastructure
Verizon has completed its $1 billion acquisition of spectrum assets from Array Digital Infrastructure, receiving FCC approval in May 2026. The deal, first announced in October 2024, will boost Verizon’s network capacity and coverage, especially in rural areas. The acquisition strengthens...
Triton Agrees $3.3bn Acquisition of Carlyle’s Flender
Private equity firm Triton has agreed to acquire Flender, the power transmission and industrial automation business owned by Carlyle, in a transaction valued at roughly €3bn (about $3.3bn). The deal was announced on June 3, 2026, expanding Triton's footprint in...
Noble Mobile Acquires Helium Mobile to Expand Affordable Connectivity
Noble Mobile, led by Andrew Yang, announced the acquisition of Helium Mobile, a decentralized wireless network provider. The deal combines Noble Mobile’s consumer-focused MVNO model with Helium Mobile’s technology and subscriber base, aiming to broaden affordable wireless services across the...
Protein Snack Brand Phab Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Round
Mumbai‑based protein snack brand Phab announced a $4 million pre‑Series A funding round co‑led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office. The round follows a $2 million seed round and will fund brand building, geographic expansion, and team growth.
Wellington Management to Acquire Hartford Funds for $1.9B
Boston-based Wellington Management Co. announced an agreement to acquire the asset-management division of Hartford Insurance Group Inc., valued at $1.9 billion. The transaction includes $300 million in cash at closing and additional payments over seven years, and is expected to...
Canal+ Completes IPO on Johannesburg Stock Exchange
French media group Canal+ has completed its initial public offering and is now listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, becoming the first French company to do so. The listing coincides with the announcement of multiple multi‑year sports rights agreements for...
Derby Copeland Capital Provides $54M Debt Financing for 660 Lexington Avenue Condo
Derby Copeland Capital has provided a $54 million refinancing loan for 660 Lexington Avenue, a 19‑story, 31‑unit condominium in Midtown East Manhattan. The loan retires an existing loan and was arranged by Meridian Capital Group’s Scott Miller and Rael Gervis. Sponsors...