JAAQ Raises $16.5M Series A to Scale AI-Driven Mental Health Platform
UK digital health startup JAAQ announced a £13 million ($16.5 million) Series A round led by Meridian Health Ventures, Fuel Ventures, Bolt Angels and Guinness Ventures. The funding will accelerate enterprise partnerships, expand into US markets and scale its AI-native mental health content platform. Alex Packham joins as CEO and Dr Pooja Sikka takes a board seat.
Morinaga America Acquires My/Mochi to Expand US Frozen Treats Portfolio
Japanese confectionery giant Morinaga America announced the acquisition of frozen mochi brand My/Mochi, aiming to broaden its US frozen treats and confectionery portfolio beyond its iconic Hi‑Chew candies. The deal gives Morinaga access to My/Mochi’s distribution network in U.S. grocery...
Immutrin Secures $87M Series A to Advance ATTR‑CM Antibody Therapy
U.K.-based biotech Immutrin raised $87 million in a Series A round led by Frazier Life Sciences, with participation from Qiming Venture Partners, F‑Prime, SR One, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures and Cambridge Innovation Capital. The capital will fund the development of its lead antibody...
Sony Pictures Acquires Screen Rights to The Executioner Book Series
Sony Pictures announced it has secured the full screen rights to Don Pendleton’s ‘The Executioner’ book series, enabling a new film adaptation led by writer‑director Shane Black and producer Joel Silver. The deal consolidates all rights under Sony for the...
Overmatch Ventures Raises $250 Million for Second Fund
Overmatch Ventures announced the close of its second fund, securing $250 million from U.S. investors. The fund will target deep‑tech, defense, and space startups, which the firm calls America’s sovereign stack. The raise follows a recent $100 million follow‑on investment into two...
Vertiv to Acquire Italy‑Based Heat‑Exchanger Specialist ThermoKey
Vertiv announced it will acquire Italian heat‑exchanger specialist ThermoKey to strengthen its thermal management portfolio for AI‑intensive data centers. The acquisition will expand Vertiv’s capabilities across liquid and air cooling and address the growing heat‑rejection bottleneck in high‑density AI workloads....
Triangle Health Raises $4M to Power AI-Driven Health Insights
Triangle Health announced a $4 million fundraising round to develop its AI platform that helps users upload health records and receive treatment suggestions. The funding will support product development and scaling of its AI-driven health insights service.
Civic Media Acquires Milwaukee Radio Alliance's WZTI‑AM and FM Translators for $465K
Civic Media, led by Sage Weil, completed the purchase of WZTI‑AM 1290 and its two FM translators (W297BY and W262CJ) from the Milwaukee Radio Alliance for $465,000. The transaction, brokered by Kalil & Co., marks the Alliance's exit from its...
University of Kansas Hospital Authority Launches $415M Health Facilities Revenue Bond Sale
The University of Kansas Hospital Authority announced a $415 million health facilities revenue bond issuance, comprising $365 million of fixed‑rate bonds and $50 million of put bonds. Proceeds will fund a new cancer pavilion, purchase leased buildings at the Indian Creek Campus, and...
Sanius Health Acquires THERAPYAUDIT to Expand AI Infrastructure Across 35+ NHS Hospitals
London-based AI and patient data platform Sanius Health has completed the acquisition of Cambridge digital health company THERAPYAUDIT for an undisclosed cash consideration. The deal expands Sanius's AI infrastructure to over 35 NHS hospitals, enhancing therapy monitoring and predictive analytics...
Hopper OS, Backed by GPI, Acquires Healthcare Data Firm Efferent
Hopper OS, a configurable intelligent healthcare operating system, announced the acquisition of Efferent, a healthcare data firm. The deal, backed by GPI, expands Hopper OS's data capabilities across the care continuum. Financial terms were not disclosed.
United Resins Acquires 50% Stake in Brazil's Florpinus Industria Quimica
United Resins, a Portuguese pine chemical derivatives producer, has acquired a 50% stake in Brazil's Florpinus Industria Quimica, adding 35,000 t/yr of pine oleoresin and 30,000 t/yr of gum rosin processing capacity. The deal expands United Resins' presence across Europe, Latin America...
Western Australian Government and Camco Engineering Secure $4.3M Co‑investment to Launch Wind Turbine Anchor Cage Manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre announced a $6.5M (≈$4.3M USD) co‑investment between the Western Australian Government and Camco Engineering to develop the state’s first wind turbine anchor cage manufacturing capability. The 14‑month project includes $2M government funding and $4M from Camco,...
U.S. Treasury Raises $69B in 2‑Year Note Auction Amid Iran War Jitters
The U.S. Treasury completed a $69 billion auction of 2‑year Treasury notes on March 24, 2026, as concerns over the Iran conflict and higher oil prices weighed on market sentiment. Yields on the 2‑year note rose 9.6 basis points to 3.926%, the highest in...
Octopus Energy Acquires Majority Stake in Uplight to Boost US Grid Flexibility
Octopus Energy Group announced it has acquired a majority stake in Colorado‑based grid flexibility provider Uplight, with Schneider Electric remaining a minority partner. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, aims to help U.S. utilities manage rising electricity demand from...
Heckler & Koch UK Acquires Globe Engineering to Boost Domestic Weapon Component Manufacturing
Heckler & Koch UK announced the acquisition of Globe Engineering, a precision CNC machining firm based in Braintree, Essex. The deal, completed on 23 March 2026, gives the German weapons manufacturer in‑country production capability for weapon‑system components, expanding its role...
JMK Group Secures $61M Loan From OakNorth Bank and REL Finance for London Hotel Conversion
JMK Group, a privately‑owned hospitality business, secured a £48 million ($61 million) loan from OakNorth Bank and REL Finance to acquire and convert Peninsular House, a nine‑storey office in the City of London, into a 260‑key hotel. The financing supports the acquisition...
Cencora to Acquire EyeSouth Partners' Retina Business for $1.1B
Cencora, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the retina business of EyeSouth Partners for $1.1 billion. The acquisition will integrate EyeSouth’s retina physicians into Cencora’s Retina Consultants of America network and is expected to be slightly accretive...
Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Salt & Stone
Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Los Angeles‑based body‑care brand Salt & Stone. The undisclosed transaction will make Advent the controlling shareholder while founder Nima Jalali retains a minority stake and the management...
Harris Health Alliance Completes Acquisition of eRedbook to Boost Digital Child Health in the NHS
Harris Health Alliance (HHA) has completed the acquisition of eRedbook, a leading digital parent‑held child health record, from Heathersoft. The deal adds the eRedbook platform, technology and customer base to HHA’s portfolio, enhancing its digital health offering across the NHS....
Le Duff Group Acquires Spanish Bakery Panamar for over €1bn ($1.15bn)
French bakery group Le Duff announced the acquisition of Spain‑based Panamar, a bread and pâtisserie producer, in a deal valued at more than €1 bn ($1.15 bn). The purchase expands Le Duff’s Bridor brand into the Iberian market, adding Panamar’s 2,600 staff...
Home Depot Acquires HVAC Distributor Mingledorff’s
Home Depot completed the acquisition of HVAC distributor Mingledorff’s on Tuesday, expanding its professional‑customer offerings. The purchase follows Home Depot’s earlier acquisitions of SRS Distribution, GMS, and other suppliers, bolstering its pro services.
Everest Group Sells Canadian Retail Insurance Arm to Wawanesa
Everest Group, Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail insurance business, Everest Insurance Company of Canada, to The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company. Financial terms were undisclosed, and the transaction is slated to close in the second half...
Gilead Sciences to Acquire Ouro Medicines in over $2 Billion Buyout
Gilead Sciences announced it will acquire privately held biotech Ouro Medicines for more than $2 billion, adding the experimental antibody OM336 to its immunology pipeline. The deal expands Gilead’s portfolio of autoimmune therapies as it seeks growth beyond its HIV...
Rio Tinto Signs Farm‑in Agreement to Earn 51% Stake in PNG's Ono Copper‑gold Project
Rio Tinto Exploration has entered a farm‑in agreement with LCL Resources to acquire an initial 51% interest in the Ono copper‑gold project in Papua New Guinea, committing at least A$8 million ($5.6 million) to exploration. The deal allows Rio Tinto to increase...
Sazerac Acquires Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Brand Dirty Shirley
Spirits giant Sazerac announced the acquisition of the ready‑to‑drink cocktail brand Dirty Shirley, owned by Goodwell Brands, for an undisclosed amount. The deal expands Sazerac’s RTD portfolio following its 2024 purchase of BuzzBallz and recent vodka brand acquisitions, tapping into...
Hines Acquires Four Mid‑Box UK Industrial Assets
Real estate investment firm Hines announced the acquisition of four mid‑box industrial properties in the United Kingdom, expanding its UK logistics footprint to over $1.1B. The deal details, including target names and transaction value, were not disclosed.
Launchd Acquires New Zealand Talent Agency WeAreTENZING to Expand ANZ Creator Network
Launchd announced the acquisition of Auckland-based talent agency WeAreTENZING, adding over 100 athletes, creators and artists to its portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. The deal's financial terms were not disclosed, and WeAreTENZING will continue operating under its brand, led...
Kasumigaseki Capital Acquires Miami Worldcenter Site for $88.8M
Tokyo‑based Kasumigaseki Capital completed the purchase of the MiamiA/I Parcel 3 Subsidiary site, part of the Miami Worldcenter master development, for $88.8 million, with $45 million in seller financing. The deal marks Kasumigaseki Capital’s first U.S. acquisition and adds a 53‑story mixed‑use tower...
Critical Metals Corp. To Acquire Majority Stake in 60 Degree North Greenland
Critical Metals Corp. announced an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in 60 Degree North Greenland ApS, a Greenlandic construction, exploration, logistics, and project‑development firm. The deal will give Critical Metals a local platform to support infrastructure and operations for its Tanbreez...
LetzRyd Nets $4 Mn To Expand Fleet Network
Fleet management startup LetzRyd announced a $4 million funding round led by JIF Capital Ltd, with participation from 15th Rock and existing investor UNLEASH Capital Partners. The capital will be used to expand its fleet network across new Indian markets...
Relativity Confidentially Files for IPO, First Legal Tech IPO Since 2021
Legal data intelligence firm Relativity has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC for a proposed IPO of its Class A common stock. The filing, announced on March 23, 2026, would mark the first legal‑tech IPO since 2021 after a period...
Borr Drilling to Acquire Five Jack‑Up Rigs From Fontis Finance for $287M
Borr Drilling entered definitive agreements to acquire five premium jack‑up rigs from Fontis Finance for $287 million, using a 50/50 joint venture, BC Ventures Limited, with its Mexican partner. The deal includes a $237 million non‑recourse seller’s credit and $25 million cash contributions from...
APM Terminals Acquires 49% Stake in Hai Phong International Container Terminal
APM Terminals, the terminal operating arm of Maersk, announced it has taken a 49% minority share and operating partner position in the Hai Phong International Container Terminal in northern Vietnam. The deal makes APM a key stakeholder in the newly...
FCC Approves Gray Television's $171M Acquisition of Three Allen Media Stations
The FCC’s Media Bureau approved Gray Television’s acquisition of three TV stations—WLFI‑TV, WTHI‑TV, and WTVA—from Allen Media Group’s subsidiaries, part of a broader $171 million purchase of ten stations announced last August. The approval clears regulatory hurdles after objections from DirecTV...
Live Nation Invests in Romanian Promoter Emagic and Slovakian Booking Agency Vivien
Live Nation announced it has invested in Romanian concert promoter Emagic and Slovakian booking agency Vivien, expanding its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. The investment, part of Live Nation’s strategy to strengthen local expertise and increase shows in the...
Maharashtra Government Releases $4.8M Equity for Mahagenco's Koradi Power Expansion
The Maharashtra government has released ₹39.20 crore (≈$4.8 million) as an equity contribution to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) for the 2 × 660 MW supercritical expansion at the Koradi Thermal Power Station. The injection forms part of the state's 20% equity share...
AFM Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Incodema3D Holdings
Indianapolis‑based private investment firm AFM Capital Partners Inc. has acquired a majority ownership stake in Incodema3D Holdings, a metal additive manufacturing contract manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, space, energy and industrial markets. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Incodema3D’s leadership will...
Tethon 3D Acquires 3DFortify’s Advanced Materials IP Portfolio
Tethon 3D announced it has acquired a strategic portfolio of patents and technologies originally developed by 3DFortify, bolstering its advanced materials and technical ceramics capabilities. The IP includes anisotropic composite structures and processing methods for high‑performance RF, microwave and mmWave components...
Rootstock Software Acquires Ascent Solutions to Expand Salesforce‑Native ERP for Manufacturers
Rootstock Software announced the acquisition of Ascent Solutions, a provider of Salesforce‑native ERP applications, to deepen its operational capabilities for manufacturers and distributors. The deal adds Ascent’s two‑decade expertise in Salesforce development to Rootstock’s cloud ERP suite, enhancing end‑to‑end operational...
Aquiline-Backed Relation Acquires Chinook Insurance Group
Relation, a firm backed by private equity firm Aquiline, announced the acquisition of Chinook Insurance Group. The deal, reported on March 23, 2026, expands Relation's presence in the insurance sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cabaletta Bio Raises $30M via ATM Sales and Warrant Exercises
Cabaletta Bio, a Nasdaq‑listed biotech, announced a $30.0 million capital raise through at‑the‑market stock sales and the exercise of common stock warrants expiring in September 2026. The funding, disclosed in its Q4 2025 financial results release on March 23 2026, will support its clinical programs...
Apollo Hospitals Completes Acquisition of 99.42% Stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL) completed the acquisition of a 99.42% stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL) for INR 12.54 crore, after securing Competition Commission of India approval on Jan 20, 2026. The deal raises AHEL's ownership to...
Primary Wave to Acquire Kobalt From Francisco Partners
Private equity firm Francisco Partners announced the sale of its music publishing portfolio company Kobalt to Brookfield-backed Primary Wave. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, will see Laurent Hubert continue to lead Kobalt with the management team remaining intact.
Berkshire Hathaway Invests $1.8B in Tokio Marine via Strategic Minority Stake
Berkshire Hathaway, through its subsidiary National Indemnity Company, announced a strategic investment of 287.4 billion yen (≈$1.8 billion) for a 2.49% stake in Japan’s Tokio Marine Holdings. The deal includes Berkshire buying treasury stock from Tokio Marine, with the insurer matching the...
Toy Manufacturing Startup BIDSO Raises $6.7M Series A Led by Blume Ventures
BIDSO, a Bengaluru-based toy manufacturing startup, announced a Rs 63 crore ($6.7 million) Series A round led by Blume Ventures, with participation from Peer Capital, Sadev Capital, and venture debt from Alteria Capital. The funding includes Rs 51 crore in equity and Rs 12 crore in venture debt...
Fifth Third Bank Completes $12.7B Acquisition of Comerica Bank
Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank has completed a $12.7 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, expanding its presence in California with 84 branches. The deal makes Fifth Third the ninth‑largest U.S. bank with about $294 billion in assets and sets plans for further branch...
One Equity Completes Take‑private Transaction to Acquire Kitwave
One Equity has completed a take‑private transaction to acquire Kitwave, a UK‑based wholesale distributor of food, drinks and other consumables serving foodservice and retail customers. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Somerset Indus Capital Partners Closes Fund III at $288M
Somerset Indus Capital Partners announced the closing of its third fund, Fund III, raising $288 million, surpassing its $250 million target. The fund will focus on healthcare investments in India's Tier II and Tier III markets, with typical investments of $15‑$40 million per company. The capital...
Conifex Timber Secures $19M Term Loan From BDC and $5M Bridge Advance From Pender
Conifex Timber Inc. announced it has secured a $19 million secured term loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada under the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program, and a $5 million bridge advance under its Pender Term Loan. The financing, completed in March...