Chernin Group Leads Funding Round in Social Box Score App Real
The Chernin Group led a recent fundraising round for Real, a social box score app that combines live sports stats with social and gaming features. The round, in which the investors took a minority stake, was announced on April 13, 2026, though the amount raised and valuation were not disclosed. Real’s founders retain control and plan to use the capital to expand sports coverage.
Hardee’s Reopens 15 Locations After Acquiring ARC Burger Franchise Outlets
Hardee’s Restaurants announced it has reopened 15 former ARC Burger franchise locations in Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina, converting them to corporate‑owned restaurants. The move follows a legal dispute that led to the closure of 77 ARC Burger sites in December 2025, and...
Somnigroup International to Acquire Leggett & Platt in $2.5B All-Stock Deal
Somnigroup International Inc announced a merger agreement to acquire Leggett & Platt, Inc. in an all‑stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion, with Leggett & Platt shareholders receiving 0.1455 Somnigroup shares per share. The deal, backed by advisors J.P. Morgan and Goldman...
ViaQuatro Secures $250M Debt Financing From Caixa for São Paulo Metro Extension
ViaQuatro, the operator of São Paulo’s Line 4, signed a Reais 1.25 bn ($250 m) financing agreement with government‑owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal to fund a two‑station, 3.3 km extension of the line. The deal, announced on April 13 2026, also involves a concession extension and additional funding from...
Mackie's Acquires Kintore Site to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Food Miles
Mackie's of Scotland has completed the acquisition of a new 50,000‑sq‑ft site in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, to bring distribution in‑house, cut food‑miles and increase capacity. The move follows a record £24.8 million turnover and aims to strengthen the local economy and sustainability.
AtlasClear Holdings Files Regulatory Applications to Acquire Commercial Bancorp, Parent of Farmers State Bank
AtlasClear Holdings announced it has filed regulatory applications with the Federal Reserve and Wyoming Division of Banking to acquire Commercial Bancorp, the parent of Farmers State Bank. The acquisition follows a definitive Share Purchase Agreement signed in February 2026, with...
FruBon Raises Undisclosed Funding Round From Fireside Ventures, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and Angel Investors
Indian dairy and ice‑cream brand FruBon, operated by Dev Milk Foods, announced it has closed an undisclosed funding round backed by Fireside Ventures, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and a group of angel investors. The capital will be used to expand...
Schwarz Group Takes 9.9% Stake in 1Global to Launch Lidl MVNO Across up to 30 Markets
Supermarket chain Lidl, owned by Schwarz Group, announced a five‑year partnership with telecom platform 1Global, acquiring a 9.9% equity stake in the company. The deal will enable Lidl to roll out its own MVNO services in up to 30 countries,...
Novacore Secures Collateralized Reinsurance Sidecar Backed by New Mountain Capital
Novacore, an independent managing general agent, has launched a collateralized reinsurance sidecar, NovaRe, backed by New Mountain Capital to provide multi‑year capacity for its specialty property and casualty programs. The sidecar will supply capital to support Novacore’s growth while preserving...
13th Floor Investments and Midtown Equities Secure $105M Debt Financing for Casa Cipriani in Miami
13th Floor Investments and Midtown Equities secured $105 million in debt financing for the Casa Cipriani condo‑and‑hotel project in Miami. BH3 Management provided $55.5 million to increase an existing loan, while Bank OZK’s original construction note contributed $49.5 million. The financing supports the...
PH7 Technologies Closes $32M Series B Round, Adds $7.5M Venture Debt
Vancouver-based pH7 Technologies announced the close of its Series B financing, raising nearly $32 million in equity and securing $7.5 million in venture debt from RBCx, bringing total financing to over $39 million. The round was led by Fine Structure Ventures with participation...
Orange Secures EU Approval for $4.7bn MasOrange Acquisition
Orange received European Commission approval to acquire its joint venture partner Lorca’s stake in Spanish operator MasOrange in a €4.3 billion ($4.7 billion) deal. The binding agreement was signed in December 2025, and the regulator cleared the transaction on 13 April 2026, paving the...
A1, Magenta Telekom, and Hutchison Drei Acquire Spectrum in Austria's 2.3/2.6 GHz Auction, Raising €39.4 Million
Austria's telecom regulator RTR auctioned 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum, raising €39.41 million. A1 bought 50 MHz for €11.01 million, Magenta Telekom secured 100 MHz for €13.18 million, and Hutchison Drei acquired 100 MHz for €15.21 million. The proceeds go to the Austrian government.
Bullish Invests in Singing Pastures to Scale Meat Snack Brand
Bullish, a consumer investment and marketing firm, announced an undisclosed investment in Singing Pastures, a woman‑owned meat snack brand. The funding will help the company expand its high‑protein snack line, which is already in over 800 U.S. retail locations and...
Sify Infinit Spaces Announces IPO Plans, Seeks Favorable Market Conditions
Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd, the data‑centre subsidiary of Sify Technologies, confirmed that its initial public offering is on track after securing SEBI approval and filing its draft red‑herring prospectus. The company is consulting its bankers to determine the optimal listing...
Private Equity Firm Acquires 5-Building, 506-Bed Skilled Nursing Portfolio in Oklahoma
Plains Commercial Real Estate announced the sale of a five-building, 506-bed skilled nursing facility portfolio in Oklahoma to a Northeast-based private equity firm. The buyer, an existing investor in the skilled nursing sector, acquired the assets from a second-generation operator...
Charm Impact Raises $6.25M for Hummingbird One Fund Backed by Oikocredit, Good Growth Fund, IKEA Foundation and Good Energies Foundation
Impact investor Charm Impact announced it has closed a $6.25 million fundraising round for its Hummingbird One fund, targeting early‑stage renewable energy and clean cooking businesses in Africa. The round was backed by Oikocredit, the Dutch Good Growth Fund, the...
Bascom Group Acquires The Ellison Apartment Community for $103M
The Bascom Group paid $103 million to acquire The Ellison, a 294‑unit apartment community in Las Vegas’ Summerlin/Spring Valley submarket. Completed in 2024, the five‑story property features a rooftop pool, spa, and fitness amenities. Debt financing was arranged by Newmark...
Shortgun Games Acquires 30% Stake in GiantDot
Game development studio Shortgun Games announced the acquisition of a 30% stake in creative studio GiantDot, aiming to integrate game development and storytelling capabilities. The partnership will combine visual identity, narrative, and audience positioning early in the development process, leveraging...
White Claw Owner Mark Anthony Group Acquires The Finnish Long Drink
Mark Anthony Group, the owner of White Claw, announced it has reached a deal to acquire ready‑to‑drink brand The Finnish Long Drink for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expands Mark Anthony’s portfolio in the RTD segment and aims to scale...
Chevron Expands Venezuela Heavy Oil Position in PDVSA Asset Swap
Chevron has agreed to an asset swap with Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, increasing its stake in the Petroindependencia joint venture to 49% and expanding its interest in the Orinoco Belt through Petropiar, while transferring offshore gas assets to PDVSA....
Ashurst and Perkins Coie Approve $2.8bn Merger to Form Top‑20 Global Law Firm
Ashurst and Perkins Coie have formally approved their merger, creating a combined firm with over 3,000 lawyers and roughly $2.8 bn in revenue. The new Ashurst Perkins Coie will be led by co‑CEOs Paul Jenkins and Bill Malley and is expected to close in...
Palisade Investment Partners Acquires Summerfield BESS From Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Palisade Investment Partners, via its Intera Renewables platform, announced the acquisition of full ownership of the 240 MW/960 MWh Summerfield battery energy storage system in South Australia from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The project, under construction since February 2025, is slated for commercial operation...
BP Acquires 60% Stake in Three Offshore Namibia Exploration Blocks From Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas
BP has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks (PEL97, PEL99, PEL100) in Namibia's Walvis Basin from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas. Eco Atlantic and NAMCOR will remain partners, and the deal is pending regulatory approvals....
Toro Development Company and Ascentris Secure $90M Construction Loan for Medley Encore
Toro Development Company (TDC) and its capital partner Ascentris have closed a $90 million construction loan to fund the second phase of the Medley mixed‑use project in Johns Creek, known as Encore. The financing will support the addition of seven new...
Dalfen Industrial Acquires 1.4M Sq Ft North Texas & Midwest Portfolio From Mapletree for $207.5M
Dalfen Industrial announced the acquisition of a 1.4‑million‑square‑foot industrial portfolio from Singapore‑based Mapletree Investments for $207.5 million. The deal includes 19 properties across North Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis, expanding Dalfen’s footprint in key logistics markets. The transaction marks Mapletree’s fifth...
Wallenius Lines Acquires SOL Group’s Stake in Wallenius SOL, Becomes Sole Owner
Wallenius Lines announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire SOL Group’s shares in Wallenius SOL, making it the sole owner of the maritime infrastructure provider. The deal, pending approval from the Swedish Competition Authority and the Inspectorate of...
Channel 4 Acquires Virgin Radio UK’s TFI Friday Unplugged Episodes
Channel 4 announced it has acquired six episodes of Virgin Radio UK’s YouTube series TFI Friday Unplugged, reviving the iconic TFI Friday brand on its channel. The acquisition enables the new “Unplugged” series to debut on Channel 4 on 17 April,...
Sula Vineyards Acquires Moët Hennessy's Domain Chandon India for INR 200M
Sula Vineyards announced the acquisition of Domain Chandon India, the premium sparkling wine estate owned by Moët Hennessy, for INR 200 million (≈$2.4 million). The deal transfers the land, winery, building and vineyards to Sula, while the Chandon brand remains with Moët...
Critical Loop Raises $26M to Accelerate Flexible Power Expansion
Critical Loop announced a $26 million funding round, bringing its total committed capital to $49 million. The round, comprising equity and debt, was backed by major infrastructure and climate‑focused investors and will fund the expansion of its modular microgrid solutions across industrial...
Slate Auto Closes $650M Series C Financing
Slate Auto announced the closing of a $650 million Series C financing round led by TWG Global. The funding provides operating capital to advance its affordable, customizable vehicle platform and to begin deliveries in late 2026. The round reflects strong backing from...
Sterling Organization Acquires 1.2M‑SF Village at Allen Retail Center
Sterling Organization, through a proprietary fund, completed the purchase of the 1.2‑million‑sq‑ft Village at Allen retail center in Allen, Texas. The sellers were DLC Management Corp. and American Realty Advisors, with JLL Capital Markets representing them. The property hosts major...
Atomos Acquires Flanders Scientific to Expand Monitoring Portfolio
Atomos announced the acquisition of Flanders Scientific, adding the reference monitor maker to its product lineup. The deal will allow Atomos to offer a full spectrum of monitoring solutions across production and post‑production, while Flanders Scientific will continue operating as...
STG Acquires Carrier Logistics in AI-Focused Deal
Private equity firm STG announced the acquisition of Carrier Logistics Inc., a transportation management software provider for LTL and last‑mile fleets. The deal, terms undisclosed, will fund AI and automation initiatives across CLI’s network, with STG pledging to rebuild the...
Kailera Therapeutics Eyes Record $533M IPO to Target Obesity Market
Kailera Therapeutics announced plans for an IPO of up to 33 million shares at $14‑$16 each, targeting a raise of $533 million, potentially $610 million if underwriters exercise their option. The biotech aims to list on Nasdaq Global Select under the ticker KLRA,...
Hitachi Rail Announces Acquisition of Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire Clever Devices, a provider of intelligent transportation solutions with projected 2026 revenues of $220 million. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year and will expand Hitachi Rail's digital mobility...
International Graphite and ALKEEMIA Form 51:49 Joint Venture to Build Graphite Processing Hub
International Graphite (ASX: IG6) and ALKEEMIA announced a 51:49 joint venture to develop a graphite processing hub at ALKEEMIA’s Porto Marghera facility. The partnership secures up to 50% of start‑up capacity at a 200‑tonne‑per‑year purification plant for International Graphite, with...
Australian and US Governments Commit $1.85B to Critical Minerals Projects in Australia
The Australian and United States governments announced a combined investment of $849 million in Tronox’s rare‑earths refinery and up to $1 billion in Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorli nickel project. The funding, part of a $5 billion critical‑minerals framework signed in 2023, aims to reduce...
SupplyOne Acquires Specialty Packaging to Expand New England Footprint
SupplyOne, Inc., a value‑added distributor, announced the acquisition of Specialty Packaging, LLC, a Connecticut‑based packaging solutions distributor. The deal, SupplyOne’s 47th acquisition, expands its presence in New England and adds food‑packaging capabilities. The transaction is reported as completed, with Specialty...
EGYM to Merge with Playlist in $7.5B Deal
Smart‑fitness equipment maker EGYM announced a merger with Playlist, the parent of ClassPass, creating a combined wellness operating system valued at $7.5 billion. The deal aims to integrate hardware, SaaS, AI‑driven personalization and corporate wellness services across 31 countries. The merger...
Czechoslovak Group Completes Record Defence IPO on Euronext
The Czechoslovak Group has listed on Euronext, marking the largest defence IPO ever recorded. The listing provides the company with capital‑raising opportunities and highlights Europe’s strategic autonomy in aerospace and defence financing.
Glencore Acquires 45% Stake in Alumicore's South Carolina Aluminum Recycling Plant
Glencore announced it has purchased a 45% stake in a secondary aluminum recycling and remelting facility in South Carolina operated by Alumicore LLC. Alumicore retains the remaining 55% and continues to run the plant. The partnership aims to strengthen the...
Nine Acquires Ronde Media's Micro‑reality Series FLEX for 9Now
Australian broadcaster Nine has secured the rights to the social‑first micro‑reality series FLEX from production company Ronde Media. The series will launch on Nine’s streaming platform 9Now with weekly full‑length episodes starting April 24, 2026.
Spacety Raises $190M in Equity Financing From State-Linked Funds
Chinese satellite maker Spacety, sanctioned by the U.S., announced it raised about $190 million in equity financing from state-linked industrial funds and domestic private equity firms in early April 2026. The round, one of the largest in China's commercial space...
Banijay Acquires Global Rights to Battleground Fitness-Reality Format
Banijay Entertainment announced it has acquired the global rights to the Battleground fitness‑reality format from Rusk Media, expanding its portfolio into the fast‑growing fitness‑entertainment space. The deal, revealed on April 11, 2026, gives Banijay control over the digital‑first format for worldwide distribution.
Japanese Government Grants Rapidus an Additional $3.96 Bn for Its 2‑nm Roadmap
On April 11 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (≈$3.96 bn) for Rapidus to accelerate its 2‑nm semiconductor development, raising total government R&D support to 2.354 trillion yen. The funding backs front‑end, chiplet and packaging projects and coincides with...
Zayo Group Launches $2.3 Billion Asset‑backed Securities Offering
Fiber network provider Zayo Group announced the issuance of $2.3 billion in asset‑backed securities backed by contracts for dark fiber and wavelength services. The ABS, structured in two series (2026‑1 and 2026‑2) with multiple tranches, is being underwritten by Barclays and...
Allbirds Sold to American Exchange Group for $39M
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, was sold for $39 million to American Exchange Group, a steep drop from its $4 billion valuation at its 2021 IPO. The fire‑sale highlights the broader slowdown in the sneaker market as brands like On, Hoka, and...
UKEF Secures $160M Loan Guarantee for Indonesian Navy Submarine Rescue Systems
UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced a £128 million ($160 million) loan guarantee to back the export of British submarine rescue vehicle systems to the Indonesian Navy. The financing supports contracts for Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd (SMP) and Forum Energy Technologies Ltd...
STTR Holdings Acquires Arthurs Motor Group
Shropshire-based Arthurs Motor Group has been acquired by STTR Holdings, owned by former AM100 director Steve Drew. The deal ends 46 years under managing director Nigel Williams and will see the dealership continue operating its Peugeot, Ford and Vauxhall franchises...