ArcLight Capital Partners Closes $3.9bn Fund VIII, 30% Above Target
Energy-focused private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners announced the final close of its eighth fund at $3.9 billion, exceeding its target by 30%. The fund, the largest in the firm's history, will be used to invest in energy sector opportunities. The announcement was made on April 7 2026.
International Motors Sells Springfield Assembly Plant to Roshel
International Motors announced the sale of its Springfield Assembly Plant in Ohio to Canadian defense and commercial‑vehicle manufacturer Roshel for an undisclosed sum. The transaction ends International's contract manufacturing of GM's Silverado medium‑duty trucks and its CV Series, with production...
Empath Health Completes Acquisition of Trustbridge, Expands Dementia Care
Empath Health has completed the integration of hospice provider Trustbridge, finalizing a two‑year affiliation and effectively acquiring the organization. The combined entity will operate under the Empath Trustbridge Hospice brand, with a focus on expanding dementia care services in 2026.
Pan‑International Industrial Corp Invests $39M in Belgian Axial‑flux Motor Maker Magnax
Pan‑International Industrial Corp, a Foxconn Group member, together with Foxconn, announced a €35.5 million ($39 million) investment in Belgian motor manufacturer Magnax, making Pan‑International the largest shareholder. The funding will support industrialisation and high‑volume production of Magnax’s yokeless axial‑flux motors, with manufacturing...
Overland AI Secures $100M Funding Round Led by 8VC
Overland AI announced a $100 million funding round led by venture firm 8VC, with continued participation from Point72 Ventures. The round was closed recently, as discussed on The Road to Autonomy podcast, and will support the company's autonomous vehicle development for...
Jana Energy Technology Closes A+ Funding Round with EVE Energy and Shenzhen Energy Storage Fund
Jana Energy Technology announced the completion of an A+ funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan, with investors including Shenzhen Energy Storage Fund and EVE Energy. The capital will fund upgrades to sodium‑ion battery material technology, expand production capacity,...
Nano Dimension Sells AME and Fabrica Product Lines to Inspira Technologies
Nano Dimension announced the sale of its AME (Additively Manufactured Electronics) and Fabrica product lines to Israeli medtech firm Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. The transaction, disclosed on April 7, 2026, eliminates roughly $10 million of annual operating burn for Nano...
Asian Development Bank Launches $25M Multipartner Fund for ASEAN Cross‑border Energy Projects
The Asian Development Bank announced the launch of a $25 million multipartner fund to finance early‑stage cross‑border energy projects across the ASEAN region, supporting the development of an ASEAN‑wide power grid. The fund aims to boost regional energy infrastructure and was...
Seat Unique Completes Acquisition of P1 Travel, Expanding Premium Live Experience Platform
Seat Unique has completed the acquisition of P1 Travel, combining its ticketing technology with P1 Travel’s sports hospitality expertise. The deal expands Seat Unique’s reach to over 500,000 hospitality packages across 150 countries and strengthens its position as Europe’s leading...
Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot in $29.1B Deal
U.S. foodservice distributor Sysco announced it will acquire wholesale firm Restaurant Depot in a transaction valued at roughly $29.1 billion, comprising $21.6 billion in cash and 91.5 million Sysco shares. The deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to combine Sysco’s high‑volume delivery model with...
American Personal Injury Firm Secures $125M Private Equity Investment
A U.S. personal injury law firm has secured a $125 million investment from a private equity firm, marking a significant infusion of capital into the legal services sector. The deal, announced on April 7, 2026, is expected to support the...
EdgeBeam Wireless Acquires Broadspan Platform From Sinclair Inc.
EdgeBeam Wireless announced the acquisition of the Broadspan distribution platform from Sinclair Inc., including its software suite and core engineering team. The deal accelerates EdgeBeam's go‑to‑market strategy by leveraging broadcast infrastructure for one‑to‑many data distribution. Sinclair's President of Technology highlighted...
Stonepeak to Lead GFiber-Astound Merger as Majority Owner
GFiber, the former Google Fiber, announced a merger with Astound Broadband, creating a combined ISP with 7.1 million passings and 2 million customers. Private equity firm Stonepeak will hold a majority stake in the new entity, with GFiber’s parent retaining...
NOVA Infrastructure Closes $1.45B Fund II for North American Infrastructure Investments
NOVA Infrastructure announced the final close of its second fund, NOVA Fund II, securing $1.45 billion from global investors, exceeding its target by over 30%. The fund will target middle‑market infrastructure assets in energy, digital infrastructure, transportation and environmental services across...
Paladin EnviroTech Acquires Irish ITAD Provider ICT, Expanding European Footprint
Tampa‑based Paladin EnviroTech announced on 7 April 2026 that it has completed the acquisition of ICT, Ireland’s first R2v3‑certified IT asset disposition provider. The deal adds a Dublin operation to Paladin’s transatlantic platform, which now includes facilities in the U.S.,...
Health Universe Raises $6M Seed Round Led by Kleiner Perkins
San Francisco‑based AI healthcare startup Health Universe announced it has closed a $6 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins. The funding will support the company’s AI sandbox platform that enables healthcare organizations to build and deploy AI agents securely. The...
Winning Group Secures $66M Private Equity Investment From Ellerston Capital
Australian retailer Winning Group confirmed a private equity investment from Ellerston Capital valued at about $66 million USD. The partnership, worth roughly $100 million AUD, includes a board refresh as CEO John Winning steps down after two decades. The deal marks a...
Amundi Makes Strategic Investment in Swiss Clean‑energy Platform Youdera
European asset manager Amundi, via its subsidiary Amundi Energy Transition, announced a strategic investment in Swiss C&I‑focused clean‑energy solutions provider Youdera. The funding will back Youdera’s €150 million deployment plan for distributed solar and battery storage across Europe. The investment amount...
Nationwide Completes Acquisition of Virgin Money
Nationwide has completed its takeover of Virgin Money, creating one of the UK's largest retail banks. The deal, announced on April 7, 2026, consolidates Nationwide's position in the market and expands its customer base.
Hermeus Secures $350M Series C Funding Led by Khosla Ventures
Defense aviation startup Hermeus announced a $350 million Series C round, comprising $200 million in equity and $150 million in debt. The equity portion was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Canaan Partners, Founders Fund, RTX Ventures, In‑Q‑Tel, Bling Capital, Cox Enterprises, Destiny...
Young’s Acquires Cubitt House Pub Portfolio for £30 Million ($38 Million)
London pub chain Young’s has completed the acquisition of Cubitt House, a portfolio of eight leasehold pubs plus a developing ninth, from private equity investors behind Stonegate Group for an estimated £30 million (≈$38 million). The deal, confirmed on 7 April 2026, expands Young’s...
Fathom Entertainment Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to 'Sacred Heart'
Fathom Entertainment announced it has acquired the U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the French docudrama 'Sacred Heart', produced by KREA Film-Makers. The film will have a limited U.S. run from June 9-11 and June 14, in English-dubbed and Spanish versions....
North American Construction Group Completes $125M Acquisition of Iron Mine Contracting
North American Construction Group Ltd. (NACG) closed its approximately $125 million acquisition of Iron Mine Contracting (IMC) on April 7, 2026. The deal gives NACG a platform in Western Australia with exposure to gold, iron ore and lithium, expanding its...
GMCAR to Issue $1.27B Prime Auto-Backed Securitization
GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables (GMCAR) platform will issue a $1.27 billion asset‑backed securities (ABS) transaction backed by prime-quality auto loans. The securitization, sponsored by AmeriCredit Financial Services (a General Motors Financial subsidiary) and serviced by AFS, comprises seven tranches maturing...
Whiteoak Invests in Zeus Street Greek to Fund Expansion to 150 Stores
Australian quick-service restaurant chain Zeus Street Greek announced a significant private equity investment from Whiteoak, aimed at accelerating its expansion from 45 to 150 locations by 2030. The capital injection will support new store openings, system upgrades, and menu innovation,...
Satellite Energy Startup Secures $10M Seed Funding
A stealth-mode satellite energy transmission startup announced an oversubscribed seed round of $10 million, marking its emergence in the space and energy sectors. The funding will support the development of satellite-based energy transmission technologies.
Korsana Biosciences Completes $380M Reverse Merger to Go Public
Korsana Biosciences Inc., a biotech firm developing disease‑modifying Alzheimer’s therapies, completed a reverse merger to become a publicly listed company, securing $380 million in new financing. The funds will support its tau‑targeting antibody pipeline, biomarker development, and upcoming Phase 2 trials.
FedDev Ontario Invests $7M in Kepler Communications to Boost Dual‑use Satellite Network
FedDev Ontario announced a $7 million federal investment in Toronto‑based Kepler Communications to commercialize its Tranche 1 optical data relay network. The funding, disclosed this week, will help Kepler support Canadian defence ISR requirements and accelerate its dual‑use space capabilities.
UP Fiber Acquires AT&T's Upper Peninsula Wireline Assets
UP Fiber completed the acquisition of AT&T's wireline assets in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Mackinaw City, adding over 9,000 miles of network infrastructure and 40 central offices. Financial terms were undisclosed, and AT&T will continue to provide operational support during...
E2 Raises $80M in Series C Funding to Advance Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
E2, a commercial-stage medical technology firm, closed an $80 million Series C round led by Gilde Healthcare and Norwest, with participation from existing investors Santé Ventures, 415 Capital, S3 Ventures, Panakès Partners and M&L Healthcare Investments. The funding will accelerate commercialization of...
Fox Sports Acquires Rights to 2026 Big Ten Football Championship From NBC for $45‑55M
Fox Sports announced it will acquire the broadcast rights to the 2026 Big Ten football championship game from NBC for an estimated $45‑55 million. NBC will receive an additional regular‑season game as compensation, restoring the title game to Fox, which controls...
Zepto Secures SEBI Approval for $1.3B IPO
Indian quick‑commerce platform Zepto received SEBI approval for its upcoming initial public offering, targeting a raise of $1.2–1.3 billion (Rs 10,000–12,000 crore). The IPO, expected in the July‑September 2026 window, will include fresh issues and an offer‑for‑sale by early investors. Zepto was last valued...
Xcel Brands Secures $1M Liquidity Reserve via Credit Facility Amendment
Xcel Brands Inc announced a credit facility amendment with First Eagle that releases a $1 million liquidity reserve and modifies repayment terms for its $2.2 million term A loan, providing additional financial flexibility. The amendment was disclosed in its Q3...
ESO Solutions Acquires D2i to Build End-to-End Emergency Intelligence Platform
Data services firm ESO Solutions, Inc. announced the acquisition of healthcare performance improvement company d2i. The deal, terms undisclosed, will enable ESO to create an unbroken data pipeline from 911 dispatch through post‑acute hospital care, leveraging d2i’s analytics platform that...
E.V. Bishoff Company Acquires 125,000‑Square‑Foot Office Building in Cincinnati
E.V. Bishoff Company announced the acquisition of the 125,000‑square‑foot 30 Merchant Street building in Cincinnati, Ohio. The purchase adds to its recent acquisitions, including the Triangle Park Campus and the historic Shakely Building, and will be redeveloped into an office campus with...
VINCI Highways Acquires Safeway Concessions From Macquarie Asset Management for $1.7B
Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of the Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund 2, sold its stake in Indian toll road operator Safeway Concessions to VINCI Highways for an enterprise value of INR 150 billion ($1.7 billion). The transaction expands VINCI's presence...
Two Boxes Secures $3.2M Funding Led by Assembly Ventures
Two Boxes announced the closing of a $3.2 million venture round led by Assembly Ventures, with participation from existing investors Peterson Ventures and Matchstick Ventures, bringing its total funding to $13 million. The capital will be used to expand its AI‑powered returns...
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. Prices $200M IPO
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with units set to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker ACGCU on April 7, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Andrew Mallozzi and CFO...
Deckorators Acquires MoistureShield Assets
Deckorators announced it has acquired the remaining operating assets of MoistureShield decking, adding an Arkansas facility and expanding its product portfolio. The acquisition will boost Deckorators' manufacturing capacity and enable it to double its WPC output to $200 M by 2027.
Sonibel Raises $1.6M Pre‑seed Funding Led by Maple VC
Sonibel, a startup that uses acoustic sensors and machine‑learning to detect welding errors, announced a $1.6 million USD pre‑seed round. The round was led by Maple VC with participation from Champion Hill Ventures and Dorm Room Fund, along with undisclosed strategic...
InnovMetric Acquires Digisens IP to Boost CT Data Processing
InnovMetric has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of French tomography software firm Digisens, adding a team of CT data processing experts. The deal will enable InnovMetric to develop a new PolyWorks module for importing scanner data, strengthening its...
Google Invests $4M in ReflexAI to Boost Mental Health Crisis Training Tools
Google announced a $4 million corporate investment in AI startup ReflexAI as part of its new Gemini mental‑health tools. The funding will support integrating Gemini into ReflexAI’s training platform for crisis hotlines and volunteers, expanding real‑world mental‑health support. The deal was...
Ekuinas Invests RM1bn for Minority Stake in Malaysian Pharma Maker Ain Medicare
Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) announced a strategic investment through its RM1 billion Tranche IV fund, acquiring a minority stake in Ain Medicare Sdn Bhd, a Bumiputera-owned sterile parenteral pharmaceutical manufacturer. The deal supports Ekuinas' mandate to grow Bumiputera enterprises in strategic sectors...
Pat McGrath Labs Acquired by GDA Luma in Bankruptcy Exit
Pat McGrath Labs, the high‑end cosmetics brand, has emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership. A US bankruptcy judge approved the restructuring, transferring control to GDA Luma. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Heelstone Renewable Energy Secures Project Financing for Two US Solar Projects
Heelstone Renewable Energy has reached financial close on its 104 MW Alligator Creek project in Georgia and 102 MW Murch project in Michigan, backed by long‑term PPAs with a U.S. hyperscale data‑centre developer. The company secured non‑recourse project financing and tax‑equity commitments,...
Unifique Acquires 56.4% Stake in Amazônia 5G to Expand 5G Footprint in Brazil
Brazilian telecom operator Unifique announced the acquisition of a 56.4% stake in Amazônia 5G, expanding its presence into Brazil's northern region. The deal, disclosed on April 7, 2026, also coincides with Unifique securing 5G spectrum in São Paulo, strengthening its...
A24 Acquires Distribution Rights to Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde's Film The Invite
A24 secured the distribution rights to the upcoming film The Invite, starring Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde, after outbidding five other potential distributors. The film's trailer debuted on April 7, 2026, and the movie is slated to open in theaters...
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Seitz Insurance Agency
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), the brokerage unit of Marsh, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Seitz Insurance Agency, a Montana‑based broker with 24 employees serving agriculture, crop and energy clients. The terms were not disclosed, and all Seitz staff,...
CMFA Issues $742M Tax-Exempt Bonds to Finance SFMTA Bus Yard P3
The California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) will issue $742 million in tax‑exempt bonds to fund the construction of a new four‑story bus facility for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The bond issuance, led by Wells Fargo Securities with Jefferies as co‑manager,...
Energy Transition Minerals Secures Spanish FDI Approval for Penouta Mine Acquisition
Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) announced it has received foreign direct investment approval from the Spanish government for its acquisition of the Penouta tin and tantalum mine. The approval clears regulatory and national security hurdles, leaving only the transfer of mining...