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 investment amount was not disclosed.
Click Therapeutics Raises $50M Series D to Commercialize CT‑155 Digital Therapeutic
Digital therapeutic firm Click Therapeutics announced a $50 million Series D round led by Boehringer Ingelheim. The funding will support the commercialization of its CT‑155 prescription digital therapeutic for schizophrenia, with Boehringer also transferring marketing responsibilities to Click.
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...
Eatos Group Real Estate Acquires Finsbury House for $11.9M
Eatos Group Real Estate has completed the acquisition of Finsbury House, a 39,607‑sq‑ft building in the City of London, from the City Bridge Foundation for £9.5 m (≈ $11.9 M). The vacant property will be refurbished and pre‑let to a flex‑office operator from...
Badger Meter to Acquire UK‑Based UDLive for $100M
Badger Meter announced a definitive agreement to acquire UK‑based water‑infrastructure software and hardware provider UDLive for $100 million. The acquisition, expected to close in April 2026, is projected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share. UDLive’s technology expands Badger Meter’s...
Wiltshire Friendly and Holloway Friendly Announce Merger Proposal
UK mutuals Wiltshire Friendly and Holloway Friendly announced on 17 April 2026 a proposal to merge, with the combined entity to be legally structured under Holloway Friendly. The transfer is slated for 1 October 2026, pending regulatory approval. The merger...
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...
Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda Holdings Announce Mutual Minority Stake Tie‑up
Japan’s Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda Holdings, the parent of Senshu Ikeda Bank, have agreed to a capital and business alliance, each acquiring a 0.5‑1% stake in the other to boost competitiveness while preserving autonomy. The deal was announced at...
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...
European Energy Raises $66M via Green Bond Tap
European Energy raised $66 million through a tap issue of its senior unsecured green 2028 bonds, increasing total outstanding bond volume to $231 million. The funding will accelerate project execution across solar, wind, battery solutions and Power‑to‑X, supporting late‑stage development...
NorthStar Earth & Space Announces $300M SPAC Merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. I
Canadian space domain awareness firm NorthStar Earth & Space announced a SPAC merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. I, valuing the company at $300 million. The deal includes a $30 million PIPE led by Cartesian Capital Group and is expected to close in...
ActionAI Raises $10M Seed Round Led by UAE Investors
ActionAI, a reliable AI company, announced a $10 million seed funding round led by prominent UAE‑based investors. The capital will be used to scale safe, reliable AI for mission‑critical workflows. Founder Miriam Haart, a Stanford‑educated engineer and Netflix star, highlighted the...
Trevi Therapeutics Raises $150M in Share Sale
Biotech company Trevi Therapeutics announced it has raised $150 million by selling shares in an underwritten offering. The capital will support the company's development pipeline and growth initiatives. The deal was announced on April 17, 2026.
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...
Roche Invests $20M in C4 Therapeutics to Advance DAC Cancer Therapy
Roche has committed $20 million to C4 Therapeutics to deepen a partnership focused on developing degrader‑antibody conjugates (DACs) for cancer treatment. The strategic investment, announced in mid‑April 2026, aims to accelerate early‑stage DAC research and could expand to a $1 billion collaboration.
UK Government Unveils £500m Sovereign AI Fund to Back British AI Firms
Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced a £500 million government-backed venture capital fund, the Sovereign AI unit, to invest in UK AI companies. The fund aims to strengthen national security and economic growth.
Belgian Sovereign Wealth Fund SFPIM Acquires Full Ownership of Lineas
The European Commission approved the acquisition of sole control of Belgian rail freight operator Lineas by the sovereign wealth fund Société fédérale de participations et d’investissement (SFPIM). The transaction makes Lineas fully state‑owned again, ending a decade of partial private...
Horizon Technology Finance Extends $25M Senior Credit Facility to Stellar Cyber
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, a Monroe Capital affiliate, has provided a delayed draw senior credit facility of up to $25 million to Stellar Cyber, an AI-native cybersecurity platform provider. The loan will fund AI-driven platform development, expand go‑to‑market activities, and...
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...
SpaceX Files Confidential IPO, Targeting $80B Raise
SpaceX has filed a confidential preliminary public offering with the SEC, indicating its intent to go public. The company is targeting an $80 billion raise, which would make it the largest IPO in history. An analyst meeting is scheduled for April 21...
PGIM Provides $58.5M Loan to Beacon Capital Affiliate for One Brattle Square Refinance
PGIM’s real estate business has extended a $58.5 million floating‑rate loan to an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners to refinance the One Brattle Square mixed‑use office and retail building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The loan supports the high‑quality, well‑located asset and reflects...
Hampton Financial Corp Completes $86K Share Issuance to Reduce Debt
Hampton Financial Corporation announced the completion of an issuance of 261,260 subordinate voting shares at a deemed price of $0.45 per share, raising roughly $86,000 (USD) to service debt. The TSX Venture Exchange approved the transaction, and the shares will...
CVB Financial Corp. Completes Merger with Heritage Commerce Corp
CVB Financial Corp. completed its all‑stock merger with Heritage Commerce Corp. on April 17, 2026, merging their banking subsidiaries Citizens Business Bank and Heritage Bank of Commerce. The transaction expands CVB’s assets to over $20 billion and broadens its presence across California.
GID Acquires Metro Mission Valley Luxury Apartment Community in San Diego
GID completed the acquisition of Metro Mission Valley, a 305‑unit luxury apartment community in San Diego. The sale was closed by Berkadia on behalf of the seller. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Om Power Transmission Launches ₹150 Crore IPO, Shares Debut on April 17, 2026
Om Power Transmission, an EPC firm in power transmission, launched a ₹150 crore IPO on April 17, 2026, comprising a fresh issue and an offer for sale priced at ₹175 per share. The offering was subscribed 3.33 times overall, with strong demand from high‑net‑worth...
Tooru to Acquire Plant-Based Milk Machine Startup Mylky for $16.2M
UK wellness‑focused investor Tooru has agreed to acquire Belgian plant‑based milk machine startup Mylky for £12 million ($16.2 million). The transaction, funded with cash, a £3 million loan note and newly issued Tooru shares, gives Tooru 100% ownership and expands its portfolio of...
Beacon Biosignals Raises over $97M in Series B Financing
Boston-based Beacon Biosignals announced an upsized Series B round, bringing total funding to over $97 million. The financing will support the company's at‑home EEG and AI‑driven analytics platform for brain monitoring. The round was reported in a 2026 article highlighting...
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...
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...
EU to Release €90bn ($99B) Loan to Ukraine in Q2
The EU’s economy commissioner announced that the bloc will begin disbursing a €90bn loan to Ukraine in the second quarter, providing a major financial boost to support the country’s war effort. The loan, equivalent to roughly $99B, is part of...
Elpro International Acquires Minority Stake in Ambuja Cements
Elpro International Ltd purchased 136,000 equity shares of Ambuja Cements Ltd for INR 60.2 million (approximately $720,000) in cash, marking its entry into the cement sector. The transaction was completed as per a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Brennan Investment Group Acquires Two Logistics Buildings in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group announced the completion of its acquisition of two newly built logistics buildings totaling 225,000 square feet in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The properties, located near Interstate 65, were 30% leased at the time of sale. The deal underscores...
BIO Lends $3.0M to Benin's Biophyto to Expand Organic Fertiliser Production
Belgian development finance institution BIO has finalized a €2.75 million (≈$3.0 million) financing agreement with Beninese organic fertiliser and biopesticide producer Biophyto. The loan will support Biophyto’s expansion across West Africa and reflects BIO’s focus on smaller‑ticket impact investments. The deal was...
Uber to Acquire 4.5% Stake in Delivery Hero From Prosus
Prosus announced it has entered into an agreement to sell 13,582,342 ordinary shares, representing about 4.5% of Delivery Hero SE, to Uber Technologies, Inc. The transaction follows EU Commission approval of Prosus's acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.com, which required a...
Chilco River Holdings Acquires Daru Whiskey
California-based Chilco River Holdings announced the acquisition of Canadian whiskey brand Daru Whiskey, founded by brothers Andy and Sonny Sran. The deal, completed via restricted Chilco River stock shares, had undisclosed financial terms. Daru Whiskey will join Chilco River’s portfolio...
EV Truck Startup Slate Secures $650M Funding to Accelerate Deliveries
Slate, an electric‑truck startup, announced a $650 million fundraising round to fund production and begin deliveries this year. The capital will support the company’s plan to fulfill over 160,000 reservations and start pre‑orders in June. The round underscores strong investor confidence...
Higginbotham Acquires Alabama-Based Harmon Dennis Bradshaw Agency
Texas‑based insurance broker Higginbotham announced it has acquired independent agency Harmon Dennis Bradshaw Inc., which operates in Alabama and Georgia. The deal, disclosed in a news release this week, adds HDB’s offices in Birmingham, Montgomery, Troy and Duluth to Higginbotham’s...
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.
Sufra AI Secures $100K Pre‑Seed Investment From Snoonu
Qatar‑based F&B tech startup Sufra AI closed a $100,000 pre‑seed round led by super‑app Snoonu, marking the first deal under Snoonu’s Startup Factory venture‑building programme. The funding will support the development of its AI‑powered smart menu platform for restaurants.
The Hosteller Secures ₹150 Crore ($18.3M) Series B Funding Led by PROMAFT Partners
India’s hostel chain The Hosteller announced a ₹150 crore ($18.3M) Series B round led by PROMAFT Partners and V3 Ventures, with participation from ITI Growth Opportunities Fund and Merisis Wealth Trust. The funding will support expansion to 25,000 beds and the...
Nula Therapeutics Secures $10M Series A From Apollo Health Ventures and $20M ARPA‑H Grant
New York‑based biotech startup Nula Therapeutics announced it has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Apollo Health Ventures, alongside a $20 million grant from the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H) to study aging. The funding will...
Beeline Medicines Raises $300M Series A Led by Bain Capital to Advance BMS‑licensed Immunology Pipeline
Beeline Medicines announced a $300 million Series A financing round, led by Bain Capital, to fund its immunology and inflammation drug pipeline licensed from Bristol Myers Squibb. The Stamford‑Boston startup will develop candidates such as afimetoran (BMS‑986256) for systemic lupus erythematosus and other...
Resolve AI Secures $40M Series A Extension
AI startup Resolve AI announced a $40 million Series A extension, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. The round was led by two global investment firms with participation from existing investors and new capital groups focused on enterprise AI. The funding will be...
Pentathlon Ventures Leads $2M Seed Round in Industrial AI Startup Intellithink
Industrial AI startup Intellithink raised Rs 17 crore (≈$2 million) in a seed round led by Pentathlon Ventures, with Anicut Capital and Veltis Capital also participating. The funding will be used to expand its customer base across India and the Middle East and...
Silver Viper Minerals Acquires Coneto Silver-Gold Project From Fresnillo
Silver Viper Minerals Corp announced the acquisition of the Coneto Silver-Gold Project in Mexico from Fresnillo plc, expanding its exploration portfolio and supporting its goal to become a leading explorer in Mexico. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Aliste Technologies Raises $3.2M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Big Global JSC
Aliste Technologies, an energy‑management and IoT startup, secured Rs 30 crore ($3.2 million) in a pre‑Series A round. The round was led by Big Global JSC with participation from YourNest VC and HBeon Labs. Funds will be used to boost R&D and expand its...
SBQuantum Secures New Investment to Expand US Operations and Deploy Quantum Sensors in Space
SBQuantum announced a new investment to fund its US expansion and the deployment of quantum sensors in space. The company also appointed a new CEO to lead its growth. Financial terms of the round were not disclosed.
GetWhys Secures $5.2M Seed II Funding Led by Epic Ventures
AI‑powered customer intelligence startup GetWhys announced a $5.2 million seed‑II round led by Epic Ventures, with participation from CEAS Investments, Portland Seed Fund and existing backers Next Frontier Capital, Tuesday Capital and Capital Eleven. The financing brings total capital raised to...
Sateliot Raises $108M in Series C to Expand Satellite IoT Constellation
Sateliot announced the close of a $108 million Series C round in April 2026, aimed at deploying 16 additional second‑generation satellites and expanding its target 250‑satellite IoT constellation. The funding will support the rollout of its next‑gen Tritó hardware and...