R1 Therapeutics Raises $77.5M Series A to Advance Kidney Disease Drug
R1 Therapeutics announced an oversubscribed $77.5 million Series A round to advance its first‑in‑class hyperphosphatemia treatment for chronic kidney disease. The round was co‑led by Abingworth, F‑Prime and DaVita Venture Group. The funding will support global development, including a Phase 2b study of AP306.
Gaumont USA Options Audiovisual Rights to Gareth Gore’s ‘Opus’ Exposé
Gaumont USA has signed an option agreement with literary agency Curtis Brown to acquire the audiovisual rights to Gareth Gore’s investigative book “Opus,” which examines the influence of the Catholic organization Opus Dei. The deal, announced on March 18, 2026, gives Gaumont the...
Clarksons Acquires US Commodities Broker Link Group for $80M
London-listed shipbroker Clarksons has completed the acquisition of US-based commodities brokerage and data provider Link Group for $80 million in cash. The deal expands Clarksons' presence in the Americas and strengthens its capabilities in physical crude trading, derivatives broking and market...
Redhawk Federal Solutions Acquires Twenty8 Technology
Redhawk Federal Solutions, a digital services firm, announced the acquisition of Twenty8 Technology, a small business that provides systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services to DARPA and the Air Force. The terms were undisclosed, and the deal follows a...
Merlin Labs Raises $200M in IPO, Valuing Company at $800M
Merlin Labs completed a public offering, raising $200 million and valuing the AI autopilot developer at $800 million. The company merged with SPAC Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV and began trading on NASDAQ at $9.59 per share. Proceeds will fund...
GSP Crop Science Launches Rs 400 Crore IPO, Third Day of Bidding
GSP Crop Science's Rs 400 crore IPO entered its third and final day of bidding, with 96% overall subscription and a tentative listing date of 24 March 2026. The offering includes a fresh issue of Rs 240 crore and an...
Harps Food Stores to Acquire 18 Stores From Dyer Foods in Tennessee and Kentucky
Harps Food Stores announced the acquisition of 18 stores from Dyer Foods, expanding its footprint into Tennessee and Kentucky. The deal includes 17 locations in western Tennessee and one in Kentucky, with terms undisclosed, and is expected to close this...
Younger Partners Acquires 375,000‑Sq‑Ft Retail Portfolio in Fort Worth
Younger Partners Investments has completed the acquisition of the 375,000‑square‑foot Presidio Junction retail portfolio in Fort Worth, Texas. The portfolio, comprising three fully‑leased shopping centers anchored by Target and Costco, was sold by developer Weber & Co. Financing was provided via a...
Arrow Real Estate Advisors Secures $53M Balance‑Sheet Refinance for The Grove Phase I
Arrow Real Estate Advisors arranged a $53 million balance‑sheet refinance for The Grove Phase I, a 162‑unit luxury multifamily property in River Grove, Illinois. The financing was provided by Wells Fargo on behalf of sponsor Noah Properties, positioning the asset and sponsor for...
Kupando Raises €10M in Series A Extension to Advance Innate Immunity Drug
Kupando announced an additional €10 million in Series A financing, bringing its total Series A to €23 million. The round was led by Remiges Ventures and co‑led by LifeCare Partners, with participation from Brandenburg Kapital, High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Ventura Biomed Investors and new investor Carma...
Rivia Secures $15M Series A Funding Led by Earlybird
Zurich‑based Rivia announced a $15 million Series A round led by Earlybird, with participation from Defiant, Speedinvest, Amino Collective and Nina Capital. The funding will support the rollout of its data engine and AI agents that aim to modernise clinical trial data...
Crossbow Therapeutics Raises $77M in Series B Funding
Crossbow Therapeutics announced a $77 million Series B financing co‑led by Taiho Ventures and Arkin BioCapital, with participation from MPM BioImpact, Pfizer Ventures, Polaris Partners and other investors. The capital will fund the development of its TCR‑mimetic antibody candidates, including lead drug...
Imperative Care Closes $100M Convertible Note Financing
Imperative Care, a medical technology firm focused on thromboembolic disease treatments, has closed a $100 million convertible note financing. The round was co‑led by Elevage Medical Technologies and Perceptive Advisors, with participation from Catalio Capital Management, Longaeva Partners, Brown Advisory, Ally...
KKR Invests $310M to Acquire Majority Stake in Allfleet India and Minority Stake in PMI Electro Mobility Solutions
US investment firm KKR will invest up to $310 million to acquire a majority stake in Allfleet India’s e‑bus platform and a minority stake in Indian EV manufacturer PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, forming a strategic partnership to scale the platform....
2100 49 Ave LLC Acquires Hunters Point Office Building for $28M
BrightSpire Capital’s LLC sold the seven‑story, 129,000‑sq‑ft Hunters Point office building at 2100 49th Avenue to 2100 49 Ave LLC for $28 million, a fraction of its 2016 purchase price of $104 million. The transaction was filed on March 18, 2026, highlighting a steep discount from the building’s prior...
Riverside Resources Acquires Three Mineral Concessions in Mexico's Union Project
Riverside Resources completed the acquisition of three mineral concessions (La Famosa and Dana 7) from Pacific Comox for $175,000, consolidating its Famosa Area in the Union Project district of Sonora, Mexico. The deal, finalized with a $125,000 payment, gives Riverside full...
Sky Acquires Crave's Series Yaga for UK and Ireland
Bell Media’s Crave announced that its drama series Yaga has been acquired by Sky for distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The deal, secured by Sphere Abacus, expands Sky’s ‘Up Next’ slate and follows Crave’s recent success with Heated...
Prime Capital AG Acquires 125MW Tuovila BESS Project in Finland
Futureal Energy Partners facilitated the sale of the 125 MW Tuovila battery energy storage system (BESS) project in western Finland to European asset manager Prime Capital AG. Developed by Aurinkokarhu Oy, the project received a development loan in September 2025 and was sold...
Ormat Technologies Issues $875M Convertible Senior Notes
Ormat Technologies announced the issuance of $875 million of convertible senior notes, comprising $725 million of 1.5% Series A notes and $150 million of 0% Series B notes due 2031. Proceeds will be used to repay existing convertible notes, fund share buybacks, and support general...
Vicky Foods Agrees to Acquire Panrico Bakery Brand From Adam Foods
Spanish group Vicky Foods has signed an agreement to acquire the bakery brand Panrico and its production facility in Portugal from Adam Foods. The undisclosed‑value transaction will boost Vicky Foods' sliced‑bread capacity across Spain and Portugal, supporting its international growth...
Texas Stock Exchange Raises $275M to Launch U.S. Listings Platform
The Texas Stock Exchange announced it has raised $275 million in capital from global financial institutions to fund its launch and compete with NYSE and Nasdaq. The funds will support technology development, leadership hires, and onboarding of member firms as...
GridBeyond Raises €12 Million in Funding Round Backed by Samsung Ventures
Irish‑based energy optimisation firm GridBeyond closed a €12 million fundraising round, adding Samsung Ventures as a new investor alongside existing backers such as Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima, Energy Impact Partners, Mirova, ABB, Constellation Technology Ventures and Act Venture Capital. The...
Homaio Raises €3.6M in Funding Round Led by RAISE Ventures
Paris‑based Homaio announced a €3.6 million funding round led by RAISE Ventures, with participation from Groupe Eren, XAnge, Redstone and business angels. The capital will be used to expand its platform beyond carbon allowances to broader energy transition markets, increasing private investor...
Eileen Inc. Closes $1M Pre‑Seed Funding Round Led by Top Shelf Ventures
Eileen Inc., a retail execution platform for CPG brands, announced the closing of a $1 million pre‑seed funding round led by Top Shelf Ventures. The capital will be used to scale AI infrastructure, expand the technical team, and accelerate go‑to‑market efforts....
Nazara Acquires 50% Stake in Bluetile Games and Bestplay Systems for $100.3M
Nazara Technologies announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Spanish gaming startups Bluetile Games S.L. and Bestplay Systems S.L. for $100.3 million, with $59.7 million payable at closing and the remainder within six months. The deal also grants Nazara an option...
Elliott Investment Management Acquires Stake in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Elliott Investment Management announced it has built a stake in Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, citing the company's undervaluation and strong shipping business. The activist investor's purchase reflects its strategy of targeting prominent Japanese firms. The deal was disclosed...
Halcyon Secures $21M Series A Funding Led by Energize Capital
Halcyon, an AI platform for the energy sector, announced a $21 million Series A round led by Energize Capital, with participation from Zero Infinity Partners, Congruent Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Sabanci Climate Ventures and others. The funding will support product expansion, data capabilities,...
Burger Singh Raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B Round at Rs 520 Cr Valuation
Indian burger chain Burger Singh closed a Series B funding round of Rs 82 crore (≈$9 million) at a Rs 520 crore valuation. The round was led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd with participation from Negen Undiscovered Value Fund, Aurum Rising India Fund...
LIS Media Acquires Propertychecklists.co.uk From Designs on Property Ltd
LIS Media, owner of the National Landlord Investment Show and other property media brands, has completed the acquisition of Propertychecklists.co.uk from Designs on Property Ltd. As part of the deal, Kate Faulkner will join LIS Media as a property market...
MultiCare Health System Acquires Former Rite Aid Site in Renton for $7.3M
MultiCare Health System purchased a former Rite Aid retail property in Renton, Washington for $7.3 million. The health system plans to open an emergency center at the 16,800‑square‑foot site with its affiliate Overlake Medical Center. The transaction was reported on March 18, 2026.
Property Reserve Acquires Eastpoint at Exit 8A From Morgan Stanley
Property Reserve Inc. acquired the 450,330‑square‑foot Eastpoint at Exit 8A industrial facility from Morgan Stanley in a CBRE‑arranged sale. The fully leased property, occupied by Iron Mountain Information Management LLC, was purchased at an undisclosed price.
Conduit Health Raises $17M Series A Led by Drive Capital
Conduit Health, a provider of insurance-covered medical supplies, closed a $17 million Series A round led by Drive Capital, bringing its total funding to $22 million. The capital will be used to expand its AI-driven platform and broaden services beyond...
Speciality Medicines to Raise ₹29 Crore via IPO on BSE SME
Speciality Medicines, a distributor of specialty pharmaceutical products, announced an IPO on the BSE SME platform to raise ₹29 crore by issuing 23.5 lakh equity shares at a price band of ₹117‑₹124 per share, opening on March 20. Unistone Capital will act as...
Cronheim Arranges $33.3M Bridge Loan for New City Center
Cronheim secured a $33.3 million three‑year bridge loan for New City Center, a grocery‑anchored shopping center in New City, New York. The loan, provided by Voya Investment Management on behalf of a joint‑venture partnership between KABR Group and BTF Capital Fund, covers...
Paramount Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn Deal
Paramount Skydance announced a $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. The deal, funded by $47 billion in equity, has secured antitrust approval and includes a potential $700 million payout for CEO David Zaslav.
Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures $335M Senior Debt Financing From Export Development Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank
Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE: NMG) announced that Export Development Canada and the Canada Infrastructure Bank have jointly committed $335 million (C$459 million) in senior debt to fund construction, development, and commissioning of its Matawinie graphite project in Quebec. The financing brings the...
IBM Research Launches Emergence India Labs with Tens of Millions in R&D Investment
IBM Research has launched Emergence India Labs (EIL), a frontier AI company focused on autonomous systems for manufacturing, logistics and industrial automation in India. The new lab is backed by tens of millions of dollars in initial R&D investment and...
Moab Minerals Acquires Four Uranium Tenements From AuKing in Tanzania
Moab Minerals Limited, via its Tanzanian subsidiary Katika Resources, is acquiring four uranium tenements adjacent to its Manyoni Project from AuKing Limited. The deal, under an Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement signed in October 2024, will see Moab issue 62.5 million...
Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' Campos Basin Assets for $450M
Brazilian state‑owned oil giant Petrobras announced it will acquire Petronas' 50% stakes in the Tartaruga Verde field and Module III of the Espadarte field in the Campos Basin for a total consideration of $450 million. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will...
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Acquire Playback's Team and Technology
Sports livestreaming platform Playback announced that its team and technology have been acquired by Disney Entertainment and ESPN, following a shutdown in December 2025. The acquisition was announced on March 17, 2026, and the Playback team will join ESPN’s product...
Stardust Power Raises $13.2M Equity and Secures $10M Debt Financing
Stardust Power Inc., a Nasdaq‑listed developer of battery‑grade lithium carbonate, announced it raised $13.2 million in equity capital and secured up to $10 million in debt financing, including a $10 million synthetic ATM equity facility with B. Riley Principal Capital II, to fund its...
IAT Leasing Acquires Ten Airbus A330 Freighter Portfolio From Altavair Funds
IAT Leasing has purchased a portfolio of ten converted Airbus A330‑300 freighters from funds managed by Altavair on behalf of Blue Owl Capital, with financing from MUFG. The aircraft, previously leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Air Group,...
Globeleq Acquires 51% Stake in Zambia's Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company
Globeleq completed the acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) from Norfund, marking its entry into Zambia's energy market. The deal gives Globeleq control of LHPC's 56 MW hydro assets and a 27 MW solar project, positioning...
HSBC Raises $2.5bn via AT1 Bond Issuance
HSBC Holdings Plc sold $2.5bn of Additional Tier 1 perpetual notes, marking the first major‑currency AT1 bond issuance since the Iran conflict began. The two notes, callable in 5.5 and 10 years, will yield 6.75% and 7% respectively.
Nexus Health Acquires Stratis Group to Expand Commercialization and Market Access Capabilities
Nexus Health, a consulting firm within The Lockwood Group, announced the acquisition of Stratis Group, a specialist in commercialization strategy and market access for pharma and biotech. The deal enhances Nexus Health's data-driven solutions and broadens its service offerings across...
Swarmer Inc. Prices IPO at $5 per Share
Drone‑tech firm Swarmer Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering at $5 a share, with trading set to begin on Tuesday. The Texas‑based company, backed by non‑executive chairman Erik Prince, offers an AI‑enabled autonomy platform for unmanned combat...
Venture Catalysts Exits Pee Safe in $32M OrbiMed-Led Minority Recap
Venture Catalysts sold its stake in Pee Safe as part of a secondary transaction in the $32 million OrbiMed‑led funding round. The exit, completed in January 2026, delivered a 9.6× return and over 30% XIRR for the fund. OrbiMed and other investors...
Niv‑AI Raises $12 Million Seed Round to Boost GPU Power Efficiency
Tel‑Aviv‑based startup Niv‑AI announced a $12 million seed round to develop sensors and software that precisely measure GPU power usage and improve data‑center efficiency. The round was backed by Glilot Capital, Grove Ventures, Arc VC, Encoded VC, Leap Forward and Aurora...
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Woolworths to Acquire 100% of Prepared‑foods Manufacturer In2food
Woolworths announced it will acquire 100% of in2food, a prepared‑foods manufacturer, from its founders, Old Mutual Private Equity and other shareholders. The cash transaction, pending regulatory approval, will bring the supplier in‑house and expand Woolworths’ offshore growth opportunities.
Joa Acquires GreenPark to Boost Social Sports Gaming Platform
Social sports gaming startup Joa announced it has acquired GreenPark, a venture that builds digital sports experiences. The acquisition brings GreenPark’s technology and IP, with its CEO Tony Grillo joining Joa as a senior advisor. Financial terms were not disclosed.