Cerebras Systems Files for Second IPO as It Seeks $23B Valuation
Cerebras Systems, the wafer‑scale AI chip maker, has filed its S‑1 to go public for a second time, aiming to raise capital after raising $2.55 billion in recent funding. The filing, announced in early April 2026, follows a $1.1 billion Series G round in Oct 2025 and a $1 billion Series H round in Feb 2026, which lifted its valuation to about $23 billion.
The Elmet Group Upsizes IPO, Raises $120.4M at $14 per Share
U.S.-based manufacturer The Elmet Group (ELMT) upsized its IPO to 8.6 million shares at $14 per share, raising $120.4 million on April 22, 2026. Joint book‑runners Cantor, Needham & Co., Canaccord Genuity and Roth Capital Partners led the offering, and shares opened at $18 on Nasdaq the...
National Healthcare Properties Raises $462M in IPO, Valued at $814M
National Healthcare Properties, a senior‑housing and medical‑office REIT, completed its initial public offering on April 22, 2026, selling 38.5 million shares at $12 each and raising $462 million. The proceeds will be used to repay a $186 million revolving credit facility and fund potential acquisitions....
Emversity Acquires Nurse Mobility Platform Lanstitut for $4.25M
Emversity, a higher‑education embedded training and employability platform, has completed the acquisition of Lanstitut Technologies, a nurse mobility platform, in a deal valued at about $4.25 million in cash and stock. The purchase expands Emversity’s reach into international healthcare hiring, particularly...
BrightNight Acquires 6GW Portfolio From Cordelio Power
US independent power producer BrightNight has completed the acquisition of a 6 GW portfolio of projects from its joint venture partner Cordelio Power, gaining full ownership and control of the assets across the western United States. The deal expands BrightNight’s footprint...
Eli Lilly Acquires Kelonia Therapeutics for $3.25B Upfront, up to $7B Total
Pharma giant Eli Lilly announced the acquisition of genetic‑medicine company Kelonia Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $3.25 billion, with potential milestone payments that could raise total consideration to $7 billion. Kelonia is developing an in‑vivo CAR‑T therapy for multiple myeloma. This...
Intuitive Surgical Completes Acquisition of European Distributor Businesses
Intuitive Surgical announced that it has completed the acquisition of distributor businesses in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, expanding its European distribution network for its da Vinci and Ion platforms. The deal was disclosed in the company's Q1 2026 earnings call...
Hero Group Acquires The Gut Stuff
Swiss food producer Hero Group has completed the acquisition of London-based snack brand The Gut Stuff for an undisclosed sum. The deal expands Hero's wellness-focused portfolio, with the founding MacFarlane sisters remaining at the helm.
Humble Robotics Raises $24M Seed Round Led by Eclipse
Humble Robotics, a California‑based autonomous freight startup, announced a $24 million seed round led by Eclipse with participation from Energy Impact Partners. The funding will accelerate development and commercialization of its cab‑less electric truck, the Humble Hauler, aimed at warehouse, railyard...
Smart Robotics Raises $11M Series A to Expand AI Robotic Picking in Europe
Smart Robotics, an embodied AI intralogistics firm, has closed a $11 million Series A round led by Rotterdamse Havendraken, with participation from Innovation Industries and Ernij Next. The funding will accelerate the company's European expansion and further develop its AI-driven...
Genesis Energy Completes NZ$400M Equity Raise to Fund Huntly BESS Expansion
Genesis Energy announced it completed a NZ$400 million (≈US$234 million) equity raise in March 2026, funding its NZ$106 million second‑stage Huntly battery energy storage system project. The BESS will double capacity to 200 MW/400 MWh by FY2028, supporting New Zealand’s low‑carbon transition.
Edinburgh’s Exergy3 Raises €11.4 Million in Seed Funding to Turn Surplus Renewable Power Into Clean Industrial Heat
Edinburgh‑based CleanTech startup Exergy3 announced a €11.4 million (≈$12.4 million) seed round led by Axeleo Capital, with participation from Bayern Kapital, Kibo Invest, Scottish Enterprise, Zero Carbon Capital and Old College Capital. The funding will be used to scale its ultra‑high temperature...
Morgan Stanley and QuinSpark Sell Paris Hotel to Batipart Europe Consortium
Morgan Stanley and QuinSpark have agreed to sell a Paris hotel to the Batipart Europe consortium. QuinSpark will remain as operating partner after the transaction. Deal terms were not disclosed.
CVC Leads $2.3bn Continuation Fund for Cerberus Capital’s Subsea Communications
Cerberus Capital Management has closed a $2.3bn single-asset continuation fund for Subsea Communications, a provider of subsea fiber optic cable systems. The fund, led by private equity firm CVC, will supply continued capital to support the digital infrastructure business. The...
Red Wheel/Weiser Acquires Majority of Watkins Publishing Titles
Red Wheel/Weiser announced the acquisition of the majority of titles from Watkins Publishing, the flagship imprint of Watkins Media. The deal does not affect other Watkins Media imprints such as Angry Robot, Datura, and Repeater. Distribution will transition to Red...
QuikTrip Agrees to Sell MedWise Urgent‑care Network to Saint Francis Health System
QuikTrip is divesting its MedWise urgent‑care business, comprising nine clinics in Oklahoma, to Saint Francis Health System. The sale price was undisclosed, with proceeds earmarked for employee retention bonuses. The deal ends a six‑year experiment for the convenience retailer.
Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. To Merge with Electra Vehicles in $250M Deal
Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHO), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with Electra Vehicles, an electric vehicle manufacturer, in a transaction valued at $250 million. The merger will provide Electra Vehicles with public market...
Goldman Sachs-Backed Doxa Insurance Holdings to Acquire Eaton Gate Group
Doxa Insurance Holdings, backed by Goldman Sachs, announced it will acquire Eaton Gate Group, an insurance distribution firm based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close pending regulatory...
Westman Atelier Secures $15M Fresh Funding From Prelude Growth Partners and Imaginary Ventures
Colour cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, founded by makeup artist Gucci Westman, raised $15 million in a new funding round led by existing investors Prelude Growth Partners and Imaginary Ventures, according to an SEC filing. The round brings the company's total...
Hong Leong Asia Acquires Bomb Shelter Supplier Yong Tai Loong for $66M
Hong Leong Asia (HLA) completed the acquisition of Singapore‑based bomb‑shelter supplier Yong Tai Loong for approximately S$90.7 million (≈$66 million) in cash, buying 100 % of its shares from five individual shareholders. The deal expands HLA’s building‑materials and urban‑solutions portfolio, leveraging Yong Tai...
Esseco Industrial to Acquire Ineos Inovyn’s Italian Chlor‑alkali Sites
Italian commodity chemical producer Esseco Industrial announced it will acquire Ineos Inovyn’s chlor‑alkali production sites in Rosignano and Tavazzano, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the parties expect the transaction to close by year‑end. The acquisition expands Esseco’s chlor‑alkali...
United Community Banks Announces Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Peach State Bancshares
United Community Banks, Inc. disclosed that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Peach State Bancshares, Inc., as filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026. The transaction details were not disclosed, but the agreement signals United’s continued expansion...
Tortugas Neuroscience Raises $106M in Seed and Series A Round to Advance CNS Drug Pipeline
Tortugas Neuroscience announced a $106 million financing round spanning its seed and Series A rounds, led by Cure Ventures with co‑lead investors The Column Group and AN Venture Partners. The capital will fund development of four in‑licensed CNS drugs, including candidates from...
ZigZag Completes Acquisition of Shipup to Become a Global Post‑purchase and Returns Network
ZigZag has completed the acquisition of Shipup, expanding its post‑purchase and returns capabilities. The combined platform will integrate ZigZag’s global network with Shipup’s customer engagement tools, serving retailers in over 170 countries. The deal creates a unified end‑to‑end service for...
CEPI Grants $51M to Moderna for H5N1 Bird Flu Vaccine Trial
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) announced a £40 million (≈$51 million) grant to fund a Phase 1 trial of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine against the H5N1 bird‑flu strain. In return, Moderna pledged to supply the vaccine quickly and affordably to low‑ and...
Brkthru Digital Acquires Gigawatt Media
Brkthru Digital LLC, a Michigan‑based media company, completed the acquisition of programmatic media and advertising firm Gigawatt Media. The terms were not disclosed, and the combined entity will focus on key advertisers in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Airbus to Acquire French Cybersecurity Firm Quarkslab
Airbus announced it will acquire Quarkslab, a French cybersecurity specialist, to strengthen its cyber‑defence capabilities for aviation. The deal, part of Airbus' push for European cyber sovereignty, marks its second cybersecurity acquisition in less than a month. Financial terms were...
Standard Chartered and A*STAR Launch $11.7M AI Research Partnership
Standard Chartered and Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) announced a three‑year AI research partnership, creating an AI for Banking Innovation Lab funded with a combined US$11.7 million investment. The lab will focus on AI applications such as portfolio...
Savvy Games Acquires Moonton for $6 Billion
Savvy Games completed a $6 billion acquisition of Moonton, the largest transaction in Q1 2026 gaming M&A and a key driver of the quarter’s $100 billion deal value, according to Drake Star’s Global Gaming Report.
Dark Horse Consulting Group Acquires CJ PARTNERS to Expand Asian Pacific Footprint
Dark Horse Consulting Group announced the acquisition of CJ PARTNERS, a consulting firm specializing in cross‑border strategy for biotech and regenerative medicine in Japan. The deal expands DHCG’s presence in the Asia‑Pacific region, enhancing its regulatory advisory and clinical operations...
Kambe Events Transfers Shambala Festival to Employee Ownership Trust
Kambe Events, the owner of the Shambala festival, announced it will sell a controlling interest to an Employee Ownership Trust, making the festival the first UK festival under an EOT model. The transition marks a shift to employee ownership as...
Campions Group Acquires Aston Chase to Boost London Presence
Campions Group has completed the acquisition of London‑based residential agency Aston Chase, expanding its footprint in prime central and north‑west London. The deal consolidates Campions’ focus on the capital market, with Aston Chase retaining its brand and leadership under the...
TowerPoint Raises $386M via Asset‑backed Cellular Site Revenue Notes
TowerPoint Fixed Rate Secured Cellular announced a $386 million raise by issuing Series 2026‑1 asset‑backed notes backed by lease revenues from 861 tower sites. The notes, underwritten by TD Securities, will be repaid from annualized run‑rate revenue with an anticipated repayment date...
Clarks Secures $128.8M Rescue Deal with LionRock Capital
UK footwear retailer Clarks announced a $128.8 million rescue financing agreement with private equity firm LionRock Capital, providing liquidity to support its turnaround and new store openings. The deal, disclosed on April 21, 2026, follows Clarks' return to profitability in...
Safilo Group to Acquire Spy+ and Serengeti From Bollé Brands
Italian eyewear maker Safilo Group announced it has signed an exclusivity agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire U.S.-based Spy+ and Serengeti, brands known for sport and premium eyewear. The acquisition will broaden Safilo’s portfolio and strengthen its presence in sport,...
NHI Agrees to $560M Sale of 35-Property Nursing Home Portfolio to NHC
National Health Investors (NHI) announced an agreement to sell a portfolio of 35 nursing and independent living facilities to its current operator, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), for $560 million. The transaction, expected to close on July 1, will reduce NHI’s skilled‑nursing...
Banijay Entertainment Acquires Global Format Rights to 'Stop The Train' From Unfold Production
Banijay Entertainment announced the acquisition of the global format rights to the digital‑first series 'Stop The Train' from Unfold Production. The format, created by French YouTuber Squeezie and director Théodore Bonnet, debuted on YouTube last year and will be scaled...
DeepWay Raises over $310M in Pre‑IPO Round Led by Stone
DeepWay Technology announced that its pre‑IPO funding round has been expanded to more than $310 million, led by UAE‑based Stone with participation from NGS Super, Xiamen Guosheng Fund and existing shareholders ABC Impact and Nanjing Ronghe Capital. The capital will fund autonomous‑driving technology and freight‑robot commercialization as...
SFMTA Secures $200M State Loan as Part of FY26‑27 Budget
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) approved a two‑year operational and capital budget on April 21, which includes a $200 million loan from the State of California via the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to cover a $307 million shortfall. The loan has...
PE-Backed Aqua Dermatology Acquires Steele Dermatology
Aqua Dermatology, a provider of dermatology services in the Southeast, announced the acquisition of Steele Dermatology. The deal, backed by private equity, was reported on April 21, 2026.
Victory Giant Raises $2.24B in Hong Kong IPO, the City's Largest Listing Since Zijin Gold
Victory Giant, a printed‑circuit‑board supplier for Nvidia, debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at HK$209.88 per share, seeking to raise $2.24 billion. The IPO marks the biggest Hong Kong listing since Zijin Gold last September, with shares jumping over 50%...
Asahi Kasei Completes $920.7M Acquisition of German Biotech Aicuris
Japanese conglomerate Asahi Kasei has completed its acquisition of German biopharma Aicuris Anti‑infective Cures for approximately €780 million ($920.7 million). The deal adds three antiviral assets and royalties from Prevymis, and will be integrated via Asahi Kasei’s US subsidiary Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, boosting...
CedarSt Companies Secures $56M Construction Loan From Amzak Capital Partners
Chicago-based CedarSt Companies obtained a $56 million construction loan from Amzak Capital Partners to fund a 215‑unit multifamily development in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village. The financing will support residential units, ground‑floor retail, amenities, and parking. The loan was announced on...
IDB Bank Provides $33M Refi for Former Macy’s Repositioning in Rockland County
Metropolitan Realty Associates secured a $32.8 million loan from IDB Bank to refinance its former Macy’s property in Nanuet, New York, acquired in 2018 for conversion to retail and self‑storage. The loan replaces a $22.8 million loan from Amherst Capital Management and supports...
Alpha Management Acquires Brighton Apartment Portfolio for $36M
Alpha Management, a Boston-based landlord, purchased a portfolio of apartment buildings in Brighton from The Mount Vernon Co for $36 million, according to public records. The acquisition includes properties on Brighton Avenue, Chester Street, Warren Street, and Camelot Court, expanding...
Syenta Raises $26M Series A to Accelerate Chip Interconnect Production
Australian chip manufacturing startup Syenta Inc. announced a $26 million Series A round led by Playground Global and Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund, with participation from Investible, Salus Ventures, Jelix Ventures and Wollemi Capital. The funding will be used to expand production capacity,...
Catchment Capital to Acquire Isolatek From SK Capital
Catchment Capital announced the acquisition of Isolatek, a manufacturing company, from its current owner SK Capital. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction expands Catchment Capital's presence in the manufacturing sector.
HIG-Backed Coriant Acquires SCA
Coriant, a company backed by HIG, has completed the acquisition of SCA, a provider of access, temporary containment, and industrial support services for defense, marine, and infrastructure sectors. The deal expands Coriant's capabilities in these markets and strengthens its position...
Fortify Restoration Acquires Beach Contracting
Fortify Restoration, a provider of structural restoration services in Florida and the Southeast, announced the acquisition of Beach Contracting. The deal expands Fortify's service capabilities and market presence. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Electro-Sensors to Be Acquired by Steute Technologies for $8.9M Cash Deal
Electro-Sensors, Inc. announced a merger agreement to be acquired by German industrial-device maker steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG in an all-cash transaction valued at $8.9 million. Shareholders will receive $7.75 per share, a 74.94% premium to the prior close....