VersaBank Sells Minnesota Branch Assets to Stearns Bank
VersaBank announced the sale of its only Minnesota branch assets to Stearns Bank Holdingford. The transaction, approved by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 and will result in a one‑time non‑cash write‑off of about $1.7 million for VersaBank. Deal value was not disclosed.
Volvo Cars Converts $274M Polestar Loan to Equity, Boosting Stake to 19.9%
Volvo Cars announced it will convert roughly $274 million of its shareholder loan to Polestar into equity, raising its ownership to about 19.9% from 10%. A second tranche of $65 million is slated for Q2 2026, while the move consolidates...
Oak Hill Completes PE Buyout of Hunter Communications
Oak Hill has completed the acquisition of internet provider Hunter Communications, expanding its presence in the broadband sector. The transaction, finalized on March 31, 2026, brings Hunter's network and leadership under Oak Hill's portfolio.
Red Canyon Resources Closes $2.49M Private Placement
Red Canyon Resources Ltd. completed a non-brokered private placement of 9,285,000 units at $0.20 per unit, raising $1.86M, and a prior LIFE offering of 3,175,000 shares at $0.20 per share, for combined gross proceeds of $2.49M. The final tranche closed...
HMH Holding Prices IPO at $20, Raises $210.4M
Houston-based HMH Holding priced its IPO at $20 per share, selling 10.52 million shares to raise $210.4 million. The offering was led by J.P. Morgan, Piper Sandler, Evercore ISI and Citigroup, and the company will begin trading on Nasdaq on...
First Foundation Inc. Completes Merger with FirstSun Capital Bancorp
First Foundation Inc. (FFWM) completed its merger with FirstSun Capital Bancorp (FSUN) on March 31, 2026, converting each FFWM share into 0.16083 FSUN shares. The OCC issued a contract adjustment memo to update option symbols and deliverables accordingly.
USS to Acquire Majority Stake in UK Residential Lender Venn Partners
USS announced it will purchase a majority stake in Venn Partners, a UK residential lender, marking ESR’s full exit as it pivots to logistics and data centres. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected...
Tethon 3D Acquires 3DFortify's Materials IP Portfolio to Boost Advanced Ceramics Capabilities
Tethon 3D, a US-based advanced materials company, announced the acquisition of a portfolio of patents and technologies from venture-backed 3DFortify. The deal expands Tethon's high-performance ceramic platform for RF, microwave and mmWave components, adding anisotropic composite structures and advanced processing...
Quad-C Invests in Independent Medical Exam Provider Dane Street
Quad-C has completed an investment in Dane Street, an independent medical exam provider. The deal, announced on March 31, 2026, leaves the existing management team, led by CEO Greg Powers, in place.
Port of Gothenburg Acquires Land From Platzer in $71.5M Expansion Deal
Sweden’s largest port, the Port of Gothenburg, announced a SEK 684 million ($71.5 million) acquisition of land, office buildings and water areas from listed property company Platzer. The purchase will enable up to 210,000 sq m of new terminal space, supporting the port’s long‑term...
49 Metals Raises $6.6M in IPO as Shares Start Trading on ASX
Australian gold explorer 49 Metals completed a $6.6 million initial public offering and began trading on the Australian Securities Exchange. The proceeds will fund an 8,000‑meter drill program at its Gold Mountain project in Nevada, targeting new high‑grade zones. The...
Fanon Raises $1M Pre‑seed Round Led by Kalaari Capital and Gruhas
Fanon, a fandom storytelling platform founded in 2024, announced a $1 million pre‑seed round co‑led by Kalaari Capital and Gruhas. The funding will be used to scale its user base, develop monetisation tools for fan creators, and expand product, marketing, and...
Scripps Sells Indianapolis ABC Affiliate WRTV to Circle City Broadcasting for $83M
The E.W. Scripps Company finalized the sale of its Indianapolis ABC affiliate, WRTV (Channel 6), to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million. Announced on March 31, 2026, the deal is the second station sale by Scripps in recent weeks, with...
Eli Lilly to Acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals for $6.3B
Eli Lilly announced an agreement to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a developer of experimental narcolepsy treatments, for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, reported on March 31 2026, expands Lilly’s sleep‑disorder pipeline and brings Centessa’s Phase 2 drug candidates into its portfolio. Centessa, founded...
ThinkLabs Secures $28M Series A Funding to Power AI-Driven Grid Management
ThinkLabs, a New York-based AI startup for power grid management, closed a $28 million USD Series A round led by Energy Impact Partners with participation from NVentures, Edison International and returning investors including GE Vernova, Powerhouse Ventures, Active Impact Investments,...
Mary Technology Secures $4.6M USD Seed Funding Led by OIF Ventures
Australian legal‑tech startup Mary Technology announced the close of a $7M AUD (~$4.6M USD) seed round led by OIF Ventures. The funding will support its expansion into the U.S., including a new San Francisco office and a self‑serve platform for law...
Victorian Government Commits $100M to Tongala Nutrition for Dairy Expansion
The Victorian Government announced a $150 million (≈$100 million USD) investment via the Victorian Investment Fund to support Tongala Nutrition’s expansion in regional Victoria. The funding will upgrade technology, infrastructure, sustainable energy systems, and supply chain capabilities, creating over 40 new jobs...
Future Wealth Investments Launches $50M VC Fund
Future Wealth Investments, a Singapore-based investment firm, announced the launch of its debut venture fund targeting $50 million (with a $10 million green-shoe option). The fund will focus on pre-seed to Series A investments in AI, consumer, supply chain, logistics,...
OneEthos Acquires Bodhi to Expand Solar Financing and Customer Experience
Financial services firm OneEthos announced the acquisition of Bodhi, a solar customer‑experience platform that uses automation and AI to help installers drive referrals and repeat business. The undisclosed deal will combine OneEthos’s financing solutions with Bodhi’s software to offer 30‑year,...
IBase‑t Secures Strategic Growth Investment From TA Associates
iBase‑t, a provider of Manufacturing Operations Management software for aerospace and defense, announced a strategic growth investment from private‑equity firm TA Associates. The undisclosed investment will fund product innovation and global expansion, accelerating AI‑enabled digital manufacturing solutions. Financial advisors included...
CarniStore Raises $12.2M Strategic Minority Investment From Emirates Growth Fund
UAE‑based e‑commerce platform CarniStore announced a $12.2 million strategic minority investment from Emirates Growth Fund. The funding will be used to scale its premium protein operations, expand product verticals and accelerate regional expansion. EGF will also support the founders on governance...
Patek Philippe Acquires World’s Oldest Watch Store Beyer Chronometrie
Patek Philippe has completed the acquisition of Beyer Chronometrie, the world’s oldest watch store in Zurich, which will close at the end of the year and be replaced by an enlarged Patek Philippe boutique. The deal follows a minority stake...
August Energy and Mega Energy Launch August Mega Energy JV with $100M Financing
Vietnamese renewable energy developers August Energy and Mega Energy have formed a joint venture, August Mega Energy, to develop over 200 MW of corporate and industrial solar PV and battery storage projects. The JV is backed by $100 million in equity and...
Dutch Chocolate Makers Chocolatemakers and Hands Off Merge to Form The Chocolate Impact Group
Dutch chocolate manufacturers Chocolatemakers and Hands Off announced a merger to create The Chocolate Impact Group, aiming to combine their €8 million combined revenue and target €20 million within four years. The merger seeks to boost sustainable chocolate availability and achieve economies...
Finland’s Metaktik Raises $1.1M Pre‑seed Round From Maki.vc
Finnish spin‑off Metaktik, founded out of Aalto University, secured €1 million (≈$1.1 million) in a pre‑seed round backed by early‑stage investor Maki.vc. The funding will help the company scale production and accelerate development of its metasurface antenna technology for drones, satellites and...
Afreshed Acquires German Competitor Etepetete to Expand in DACH Region
Austrian organic food rescue-box startup Afreshed announced the acquisition of German rival etepetete, gaining nationwide presence in Germany. The deal, whose price was not disclosed, marks Afreshed’s first step into the German market and expands its logistics network.
Biogen to Acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6B
Biogen announced on March 31, 2026 that it will acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for approximately $5.6 billion in cash, adding Apellis’ rare‑disease drugs Empaveli and Syfovre to its portfolio. The deal expands Biogen’s rare‑disease pipeline as its multiple‑sclerosis revenues decline.
Afreximbank Underwrites US$2.5 Billion Term Loan for Dangote Refinery
Afreximbank, together with Access Bank as co‑mandated lead arrangers, has underwritten a five‑year US$2.5 billion term loan for Dangote Industries’ Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest petroleum complex. The financing consolidates existing debt and supports the refinery’s growth and operational maturity, marking one...
Seneca Property Sells The Lakehouse at Cheadle Royal Business Park to Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services
Seneca Property has sold its 40,000‑sq‑ft The Lakehouse facility at Cheadle Royal Business Park in Manchester to occupier Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services for an undisclosed price. The asset, recently transformed into a life‑sciences manufacturing site, will continue to serve biotech...
Constellation Brands Acquires Hopwtr to Expand Non‑alcoholic Portfolio
Constellation Brands announced it has agreed to acquire Hopwtr, a hop‑flavored non‑alcoholic sparkling water brand, for an undisclosed amount. The deal gives Constellation full ownership of Hopwtr, adding a functional beverage to its growing non‑alcoholic portfolio. Hopwtr’s CEO and team...
BrightSpring Sells ResCare Community Living to Sevita for $835M
BrightSpring Health Services completed the sale of its ResCare Community Living business to Sevita for $835 million in cash. The divestiture, delayed by antitrust concerns, closed on March 31, 2026, allowing both companies to focus on their strategic priorities.
Hastings Technology Metals Acquires 49% Stake in Thai Rare‑earths Hydromet Plant for $15 Million
Australian ASX‑listed Hastings Technology Metals announced it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire a 49% stake in a Thai company that owns a fully‑permitted rare‑earths hydrometallurgical plant at Kabin Buri. The $15 million transaction, funded partly by a $0.5 million...
Nine Entertainment Completes Acquisition of QMS Media
Nine Entertainment has completed its acquisition of QMS Media, adding the outdoor media company to its portfolio and expanding its cross‑platform advertising offering across streaming, broadcast, publishing and out‑of‑home in Australia and New Zealand. QMS will operate as a distinct...
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Marvell Technology
Nvidia Corp. has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology Inc. as part of a strategic partnership to develop silicon‑photonics technology and integrate Nvidia’s AI accelerators with Marvell’s networking capabilities, aiming to make AI services more affordable and accelerate telecom networks.
American Exchange Group to Acquire Allbirds' Assets for $39M
American Exchange Group announced it will acquire Allbirds' intellectual property, assets, and certain liabilities for an estimated $39 million. The asset purchase is expected to close in Q2 2026, positioning AXNY to expand the sustainable footwear brand's reach. Allbirds' CEO Joe Vernachio...
Perfect Moment Raises $12M in Financing From Krane Capital and X3 Higher Moment Fund
Luxury skiwear brand Perfect Moment secured a $12 million financing package, comprising a $10 million revolving credit facility from Krane Capital and X3 Higher Moment Fund and a $2 million equity investment from Krane Capital. The funds will support the company's growth plans...
Sterling Engineering Acquires Absolute Machine Control Technologies (AMCT)
Sterling Engineering, a Westchester, Illinois engineering firm, announced the acquisition of Absolute Machine Control Technologies (AMCT), a Rockford‑based controls engineering and system integration company. The deal expands Sterling's automation capabilities into the machine‑controls space, positioning it as a single‑source design...
Red Cat Holdings Acquires Apium Swarm Robotics to Boost Autonomous Swarm Capabilities
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a U.S. provider of advanced drone and robotic solutions, announced the closing of its acquisition of Apium Swarm Robotics, a California‑based developer of distributed control systems for autonomous swarming drones and USVs. The deal, now finalized,...
Zaaz Telecom Acquires Online Telecom's Customer Portfolio in Brazil
Brazilian connectivity provider Zaaz Telecom announced it will acquire 100% of Online Telecom's customer portfolio in the North and Northeast, adding roughly 110,000 residential and corporate customers and raising its total base to over 600,000. The undisclosed‑value transaction is pending...
LanzaTech Closes $20M Private Placement Financing
LanzaTech announced that it closed a private placement of its common stock in January 2026, raising $20 million from a group of investors that includes new investor SiteGround. The proceeds will support the company's carbon‑management and sustainable fuel initiatives as it...
Ambienta Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Plant‑based Dairy Group The Bridge
Ambienta, a sustainability‑focused asset manager, has taken a majority stake in The Bridge, an Italian plant‑based dairy group, from its founding Negro Marcigaglia family. Financial terms were undisclosed. The family will reinvest alongside Ambienta and remain involved in the business’s growth.
Japan Pledges $313M Loan to Indonesia
At a summit in Tokyo, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a ¥50 billion ($313 million) loan to Indonesia. The loan aims to boost Indonesia's economic growth, promote industrialisation, and improve the business environment. The agreement is part of broader cooperation on...
Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Salt & Stone
Private equity firm Advent International announced it has acquired a majority stake in premium body‑care brand Salt & Stone, with terms undisclosed. The transaction, expected to close in April, will enable Salt & Stone to expand its direct‑to‑consumer and retail...
CapVest Completes Acquisition of Stada
CapVest has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Stada, the German pharmaceutical company, from Bain Capital and Cinven. The deal, initially agreed in September 2025, marks CapVest's entry into the pharma sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.
TCL Acquires 51% Stake in Sony's TV Joint Venture Bravia Inc. For $480M
Chinese electronics maker TCL will pay roughly €438 million (≈$480 million) to acquire a 51% controlling stake in the newly formed joint venture Bravia Inc., with Sony retaining the remaining 49%. The partnership will combine TCL’s display technology with Sony’s TV brand,...
L’Oréal Completes Acquisition of Kering’s Beauté Division
L’Oréal announced the completion of its acquisition of Kering’s Beauté business, including the House of Creed, after regulator approval. The deal also grants L’Oréal a 50‑year exclusive license to develop and distribute fragrance and beauty products for Gucci, pending the...
Summit Properties Acquires Pinnacle Group’s 5,100‑Unit NYC Apartment Portfolio for $451M
Summit Properties completed the purchase of a portfolio of over 5,100 rent‑stabilized New York apartments previously owned by Joel Wiener’s Pinnacle Group, paying $451 million. The acquisition, financed by a $338.5 million loan from Flagstar Bank, ends a year‑long bankruptcy dispute and includes...
SoftBank‑Affiliated SB Energy Secures $33.3B Japanese‑Backed Funding and $4.2B Transmission Investment for 10‑GW Ohio AI Campus
SoftBank‑affiliated SB Energy announced a partnership with AEP Ohio to fund $4.2 billion in transmission infrastructure for a 10‑GW AI data‑center campus in Ohio. The project also secured $33.3 billion of Japanese‑backed financing for the natural‑gas generation component, with a groundbreaking ceremony...
Capstone Green Energy Secures $112.5M Strategic Investment Led by Monarch Alternative Capital
Capstone Green Energy Holdings announced a $112.5 million strategic investment led by Monarch Alternative Capital LP, including $80 million of Series A preferred stock, $15 million of common stock, and a $17.5 million PIPE. The funds will restructure the balance sheet, repay debt, and support...
Agnico-Eagle Invests $7.6M in Cascadia Minerals via Private Placement and Strategic Alliance
Agnico‑Eagle Mines Ltd. announced a $7.6 million financing of Cascadia Minerals Ltd., purchasing 19.3 million units for $5.02 million and an additional 10 million units for $2.6 million. The deal includes a strategic alliance and an earn‑in right for Agnico to acquire up to a...