West China Cement to Acquire AfriSam for up to $145M
West China Cement announced it will acquire 100% of AfriSam from ten independent third parties, paying up to SAR 2.5bn (~$145m) in cash funded by internal resources and bank borrowings. The deal expands West China Cement's footprint in Southern Africa, adding AfriSam's 4.5 Mt cement, 5 Mt aggregate, and 1.5 Mm³ ready‑mixed concrete capacity.
Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' 50% Stake in Campos Basin Fields for $450M
Petrobras signed an agreement to purchase Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda.'s 50% interests in the Tartaruga Verde and Module III of the Espadarte fields in Brazil's Campos Basin for a total consideration of $450 million. The deal includes $50 million payable on signing, $350 million...
Blue Vector Completes Pre‑A5 Funding Round Led by Jinding Capital
Blue Vector, the low‑altitude economy enterprise behind the Skyla eVTOL, announced on April 10 that it closed a Pre‑A5 financing round. The round was led by Jinding Capital with participation from CICC Capital and additional investment from HIGHLIGHT Capital. Proceeds will...
Mutapa Investment Fund Injects $5.3M Into Dorowa Minerals for Mine Refurbishment
Mutapa Investment Fund has disbursed $5.3 million to its portfolio company Dorowa Minerals to fund the first phase of the phosphate mine refurbishment, which is 95% complete and slated to restart operations in May. The funding aims to boost domestic fertilizer...
Angel Studios Prices $30M Public Offering of Common Stock
Angel Studios announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 14.3 million Class A common shares at $2.10 per share, targeting gross proceeds of about $30 million before underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering will raise capital for the...
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...
DM Keith Expands in Sheffield with Europa Takeover
Yorkshire‑focused dealer group DM Keith has completed the acquisition of Europa Sheffield, adding Mercedes‑Benz servicing and new Changan vehicle sales to its portfolio. The deal expands DM Keith's after‑sales capabilities and strengthens its footprint in South Yorkshire, following previous acquisitions...
Australian Ethical Launches $441M Climate-Focused Private Markets Fund with $353M Seed and $88M CEFC Commitment
Australian Ethical Investment announced the launch of its Growth Opportunities Fund, a private‑markets vehicle targeting climate‑focused assets. The fund is seeded with A$500 million (US$353 million) from Australian Ethical and a cornerstone commitment of up to A$125 million (US$88 million) from the Clean Energy...
Finnish Defence Tech Firm Sensofusion Acquires Atol Aviation to Expand Airborne Surveillance Capabilities
Finnish defence technology company Sensofusion has completed the acquisition of aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation, adding in‑house aircraft production to its counter‑drone and signals intelligence portfolio. The purchase price was undisclosed, and Atol’s operations will continue at its Halli facility as...
NRP Group and MHCDO Secure Financing for 109‑unit Mixed‑income Development The Waymark in Washington, D.C.
NRP Group and Marshall Heights Community Development Organization announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of The Waymark, a 109‑unit mixed‑income community in Ward 7, Washington, D.C. The project’s financing includes public partners DC Department of Housing and Community Development, DC Housing...
OpenAI Acquires Podcast Network TBPN in Low-Hundreds-Million Dollar Deal
OpenAI announced the acquisition of the tech podcast TBPN, paying a low-hundreds-million dollar price. The deal includes an editorial independence covenant and makes TBPN ad-free, bringing its talent under OpenAI's umbrella.
Pronghorn Invests in Humano Tequila to Expand Its Tequila Portfolio
Pronghorn, a Diageo‑backed drinks accelerator, announced an investment in Humano Tequila, a fast‑growing additive‑free tequila brand in the US. The deal adds Humano to Pronghorn’s portfolio alongside other spirits brands, with the investment amount undisclosed.
Empire Company to Acquire Quebec Food Retailer Mayrand Group
Empire Company, the parent of Sobeys, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Mayrand Group Inc., a Quebec food retailer operating four large-format stores in the Greater Montreal area. The acquisition provides Empire a strategic entry into the Quebec...
Scotts Miracle‑Gro Completes Sale of Hawthorne Gardening Company to Vireo Growth
Scotts Miracle‑Gro has completed the divestiture of its subsidiary The Hawthorne Gardening Company, a cannabis retailer, to Vireo Growth, Inc. in exchange for Vireo shares held by an independent strategic partner. The transaction, announced on April 10, 2026, does not...
Hopewell Development Sells Building I of Irving Warehouse Project to GEO Plastics
Colliers announced the sale of the 69,363‑square‑foot Building I at TriStar Business Park in Irving. The buyer, GEO Plastics, acquired the property from seller Hopewell Development. The project, expected to cost nearly $16 million, was part of a larger development with...
Warburg Pincus Launches European Defence Investment Platform with MEAG as Early Backer
Warburg Pincus announced the creation of a dedicated European defence investment platform, with Munich Re’s asset manager MEAG joining as an early backer. The platform will deploy capital into defence and adjacent strategic industries across Europe.
Vertical Acquires U.S. Rights to 'Lords of War' Sequel From Vendôme Pictures
Vertical has secured the U.S. distribution rights to the upcoming crime thriller 'Lords of War', a sequel to the 2005 film 'Lord of War'. The rights were acquired from Vendôme Pictures, the film's producer and financier, in an early pre‑sale...
Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror Film ‘The Voices Of Our Mother’
Shudder announced it has acquired the supernatural horror film 'The Voices Of Our Mother', directed by Mark O'Brien, for streaming release in the U.S., U.K., Australia and New Zealand. The film, produced by Vortex Productions, will debut on Shudder this summer...
Specialty Food Association Completes Acquisition of Good Food Foundation
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced the completion of its integration of the former Good Food Foundation’s programs, services and events under the SFA umbrella. The deal brings Good Food Guild and Merchant members into SFA, expanding its membership base...
Altilium Secures $23.5M to Scale EV Battery Recycling
UK-based Altilium announced it has raised £18.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) in funding to accelerate its EV battery recycling technology and expand production of recycled cathode materials. The capital will be used to build large‑scale recycling plants in the UK and support...
TLB Launches $92M Rights Offering to Fund Vietnam Plant Expansion
South Korean PCB maker TLB announced a rights offering of about 120 billion won (≈$92 million) to fund a second plant in Vietnam and double its PCB capacity. Daishin Securities and Kiwoom Securities will underwrite the offering, with a record date of...
Shaw Media Acquires Three FM Radio Stations Near Chicago
Shaw Media, a multimedia operation serving Northern Illinois and Central Iowa, announced the acquisition of three FM radio stations located south of Chicago. The deal, disclosed on April 10, 2026, does not include a disclosed purchase price. This expands Shaw...
Manulife Canada Pledges $730k to Launch Quebec's First Dementia Prevention Clinic
Manulife Canada has pledged $730,000 over four years to establish the Douglas Cognitive Health and Prevention Clinic at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, aiming to provide precision‑medicine dementia prevention for adults 40+. The clinic will serve as a model...
Lake Victoria Gold Secures $25M Gold‑loan Facility and $3M Convertible Debenture
Lake Victoria Gold (TSXV:LVG) secured a binding term sheet for a gold‑loan facility up to $25 million from Monetary Metals, backed by 6,000 ounces of gold, and locked in a $3 million convertible debenture led by a long‑term shareholder, providing near‑term working...
DRC Raises $1.25bn in Debut Eurobond Issuance
The Democratic Republic of Congo issued its first sovereign eurobond, raising $1.25 billion across two tranches. The bond was coordinated by Rawbank, Citigroup and Standard Chartered Bank, and was oversubscribed more than four‑fold. Proceeds will fund infrastructure, energy and social projects.
Kroger Affiliate Acquires Former Lowe’s Site in Louisville for $22.6M
Kroger’s affiliate purchased the former Lowe’s Home Improvement store at 1171 Dillon St. in Louisville for $22.6 million. The property will be redeveloped into a 122,000‑sq‑ft King Soopers Marketplace store featuring pickup, delivery, a drive‑thru pharmacy and fuel center. The...
Associated Bank Completes $32.75M Loan to Toonen, Inc. For Strata Apartments Multifamily Project
Associated Bank finalized a $32.75 million loan to Toonen, Inc. for the Strata Apartments development in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, a 236‑unit multifamily project. The loan is now closed, with construction underway and completion slated for February 2028.
HAMR Energy Closes $6.6M Series A Funding Round with Qantas, Airbus, and Thyssenkrupp Uhde
HAMR Energy, an Australian renewable fuels startup, announced the closing of its AUD 10 million (≈$6.6 million) Series A round, adding strategic investors Qantas, Airbus and thyssenkrupp Uhde. The capital will fund the development of its Portland Renewable Fuels plant and a large‑scale methanol‑to‑jet facility,...
DB Cargo Sells Transfesa Logistics Business to Boluda, Rebrands Remaining Unit as DB Cargo Iberia
DB Cargo has completed the sale of a large portion of Transfesa Logistics' business, including the brand name, to Boluda Corporación Marítima. Following the transaction, the remaining operations have been rebranded as DB Cargo Iberia, focusing on international rail freight...
Five Game Studios Merge to Form Nova Assembly Holding
Five independent game studios—Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy—have combined to create a new developer‑led holding called Nova Assembly. The studios will co‑own the entity, retain creative freedom, and share resources, with Unfrozen founder Denis Fedorov...
RailTech.com to Merge with Railway Gazette International
RailTech.com announced it will merge its titles with Railway Gazette International, consolidating under an expanded Railway Gazette International brand. The integration will occur over the next few weeks, with RailTech subscribers converted to Railway Gazette International subscriptions and a combined...
Oricell Therapeutics Raises $110M in Pre-IPO Financing
Oricell Therapeutics, a China-based developer of CAR‑T therapies for solid tumors, announced it has raised over $110 million in a pre‑IPO financing round. The capital will fund the advancement of its GPC3‑targeted autologous CAR‑T program and support the company's planned public...
Mersey Seafoods to Acquire Comeau Sea Foods
Mersey Seafoods announced it will acquire Comeau Sea Foods, a Nova Scotia-based seafood processor. The agreement is pending regulatory approval from Canada's Competition Bureau. Upon completion, Mersey would hold 33.87% of the offshore scallop quota, second only to Clearwater Seafoods.
Witnick Real Estate Partners Sells 525 Union Avenue to Ben-Josef Group for $38M
Witnick Real Estate Partners, via its 525-535 Union Partners entity, sold the 46‑unit 525 Union Avenue building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to a Ben‑Josef Group‑affiliated LLC for $38 million, according to public property records. The transaction, finalized this week, follows Witnick’s 2023...
Verbund Raises €700m ($818m) via Inaugural European Green Bond
Austrian electricity provider Verbund completed a €700 million ($818 million) European Green Bond issuance, becoming the first Austrian issuer to use the gold‑standard label. The bond debut marks a milestone in green financing for the company.
Lion Energy Takes Equity Stake in American Battery Factory in Strategic Partnership
Lion Energy announced a strategic partnership with gigafactory startup American Battery Factory (ABF), taking an equity position to support ABF’s planned 1.1 GWh annual production capacity and 4.5 GWh offtake agreements. The partnership aligns Lion Energy’s LFP battery technology with ABF’s U.S....
Vertical Aerospace Raises $50M in Equity Financing as Part of $850M Package
UK‑based Vertical Aerospace announced it has raised $50 million in common equity, part of a financing package of up to $850 million, to fund development and certification of its Valo eVTOL. The round was backed by Mudrick Capital and Yorkville. The funding...
Voltify Raises $30M Seed Round Led by Aleph and Fortescue
Israeli startup Voltify, which converts diesel trains to electric power, announced a $30 million seed round. The round was led by Aleph and Fortescue, with participation from Menomadin fund, Jimpact and The Dock. The funding will accelerate development of its battery‑powered...
Iberdrola to Secure 98% Stake in Neoenergia in Major Brazilian Delisting
Iberdrola is increasing its stake in Neoenergia to 98% by purchasing an additional 14.2% of shares for roughly $1.2 million, marking one of Brazil’s largest delisting transactions. The move follows a takeover bid launched on 24 Nov 2025 and could lead to a...
Nouveau Monde Graphite Raises $297M, with Eni Taking 12% Stake
Nouveau Monde Graphite announced a $297 million equity raise, selling 115.8 million shares at $1.84 each. The round includes a $70 million strategic investment by Italy's Eni for a 12% stake, $82 million from the Canada Growth Fund, $61 million...
HEICO Corp. Acquires 90% of Southwest Antennas in Cash Deal
HEICO Corporation’s Electronic Technologies Group announced the acquisition of 90% of Southwest Antennas, Inc. for cash at closing. The terms were undisclosed, with the remaining 10% retained by SWA’s CEO Ben Culver. HEICO expects the deal to be accretive to...
Windward Acquires Prominent Edge to Boost AI‑powered Maritime Intelligence
Windward, an AI‑driven maritime‑intelligence firm, completed the acquisition of Prominent Edge, a provider of mission specialists for high‑security environments. The deal, backed by FTV Capital, expands Windward’s capabilities and strengthens its U.S. government footprint. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Damiani to Acquire Baume & Mercier From Richemont
Italian jewellery group Damiani announced it has signed an agreement with Richemont to acquire the Swiss watch brand Baume & Mercier, with the transaction expected to close in the summer. The deal expands Damiani’s hard‑luxury portfolio and marks its most...
Galp to Acquire 351MW Spanish Onshore Wind Portfolio From Helia Funds for $373M
Galp announced it will acquire a 351 MW onshore wind portfolio in Spain from Helia Funds for an equity value of €320 m ($373 m). The assets span 17 sites and generate about 750 GWh annually. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026,...
Cauldron Ferm Secures $13.25M Series A2 Funding Round
Australian biomanufacturing firm Cauldron Ferm announced a $13.25 million Series A2 funding round, backed by NGS Super and Main Sequence Ventures. The capital will support its hyper‑fermentation technology to scale bioproducts for industrial applications.
Consolidated Lithium Metals Closes $8.9M Private Placement Financing
Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. announced the closing of the second and final tranche of its non‑brokered private placement, raising approximately $8.9 million in gross proceeds. The financing was completed by issuing over 10 million flow‑through shares at $0.096 each, with additional finder...
Barron Trump's Startup Sollos Raises $1M in Private Placement
Barron Trump, a 19‑year‑old NYU student, is launching Sollos, a ready‑to‑drink yerba mate brand. The company raised $1 million through a private placement, according to SEC filings, and plans to debut its pineapple‑coconut flavored drink in May. Sollos will focus on...
Intertoys Acquires 75% Stake in Wings Holding, Owner of Lobbes and Thimble Toys
Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Wings Holding, the parent of Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and wholesaler Thimble Toys. The deal strengthens Intertoys' digital capabilities and expands its e‑commerce footprint in...
Harmony Energy Secures German BESS Financing From NEDF
Harmony Energy has secured a three‑year financing facility from NEDF, a Triple Point‑managed partnership, to fund the development of 3 GW of battery energy storage systems in Germany. The deal supports Harmony’s pipeline of late‑stage projects and its goal to scale...
Court Square Capital Partners Closes $3.8B Fund V
Court Square Capital Partners announced the close of its fifth flagship buyout vehicle, Fund V, securing $3.8 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target. The mid‑market focused fund will target control buyouts in business services, healthcare and technology. The close highlights...