Wavelet Medical Raises $7M Seed Round with Aegis Ventures
Wavelet Medical, an AI‑powered fetal brain monitoring startup spun out of Yale, announced a $7 million seed round and a co‑creation partnership with venture studio Aegis Ventures. The funding will accelerate development and global commercialization of its non‑invasive fetal EEG platform, currently piloted at Yale, LA General/USC and Yonsei University.
Harbinger Health Raises $100M to Advance Cancer Detection Technology
Harbinger Health, a startup developing cancer‑detection tests, announced a $100 million financing round to accelerate its technology. The funding will support further development and commercialization of its cancer‑detection platform. The round was announced on April 14, 2026.
Stareep Completes $14.6M Series A Funding Round
Stareep, a smart‑mattress brand within the Dreame ecosystem, announced it closed a second funding round of about RMB 100 million ($14.6 million), valuing the company at RMB 1 billion ($146.2 million). The round, completed early 2026, follows an angel round three months earlier and will fund...
Chernin Group Leads Funding Round in Social Box Score App Real
The Chernin Group led a recent fundraising round for Real, a social box score app that combines live sports stats with social and gaming features. The round, in which the investors took a minority stake, was announced on April 13,...
Eka Ventures Closes $107M Fund II to Back UK Early‑Stage Impact Startups
UK‑based impact VC Eka Ventures announced the final close of its second fund, raising £80 million ($107 million) from LPs such as the British Business Bank and several foundations. Fund II will invest up to $2 million in pre‑seed and seed‑stage UK companies focused...
Reme-D Secures $500,000 From Global Innovation Fund to Expand Molecular Diagnostics
Egyptian biotech startup Reme-D, which develops room‑temperature PCR testing kits, has raised $500,000 from the Global Innovation Fund. The funding will be used to scale manufacturing, expand into Nigeria and Libya, and advance R&D in genetic disease, oncology, and maternal...
Hexagon to Acquire Waygate Technologies From Baker Hughes for $1.45B
Swedish sensor and measurement technology firm Hexagon AB announced it will acquire Baker Hughes' Waygate Technologies for approximately $1.45 billion in cash. The acquisition gives Hexagon access to remote visual inspection, ultrasound, radiography, and imaging technology. The transaction is subject to...
Quiver Bioscience Secures Strategic Investment From Porta Family
Quiver Bioscience announced a targeted strategic investment from the Porta family to fund its Argentina office and advance its antisense oligonucleotide program for Dup15q syndrome. The funding will support pre‑clinical safety studies and candidate selection on the path toward clinical...
Remission Medical Closes Series A Financing Led by Blue Heron Capital
Remission Medical, a virtual rheumatology company, announced the close of its Series A funding round led by Blue Heron Capital. The capital will fund expansion of its partner network, growth of its clinical workforce, and scaling of infrastructure to deliver...
Elevate Renewables Secures $50M Supplier Finance Facility From Rabobank
Elevate Renewables announced a $50 million supplier finance facility structured by Rabobank to fund its solar and battery storage projects for data centres in the United States. The debt financing will improve working capital efficiency across Elevate's supply chain and...
Schwarz Group Takes 9.9% Stake in 1Global to Launch Lidl MVNO Across up to 30 Markets
Supermarket chain Lidl, owned by Schwarz Group, announced a five‑year partnership with telecom platform 1Global, acquiring a 9.9% equity stake in the company. The deal will enable Lidl to roll out its own MVNO services in up to 30 countries,...
Omori Acquires 50% Stake in Perfect Automation to Boost Packaging Solutions
Omori has completed the acquisition of a 50% shareholding in Australian packaging specialist Perfect Automation, formalising a long‑standing partnership. The deal combines Omori’s engineering capabilities with Perfect Automation’s local expertise to deliver advanced, sustainable packaging solutions for manufacturers across Australia....
STG Acquires Carrier Logistics in AI-Focused Deal
Private equity firm STG announced the acquisition of Carrier Logistics Inc., a transportation management software provider for LTL and last‑mile fleets. The deal, terms undisclosed, will fund AI and automation initiatives across CLI’s network, with STG pledging to rebuild the...
MSN Holdings Leads $21.5M Funding Round in Defence AI Startup Tsecond.ai
MSN Holdings, the family office of Indian industrialist Manish Nuwal, led a funding round in edge AI and data infrastructure startup Tsecond.ai, investing over $21.5 million across multiple tranches. The capital will support Tsecond.ai’s growth in defence, aerospace, and mission‑critical...
Travelgate (Travelsoft Group) Acquires AO UK Ltd to Add AI-Powered Content Orchestration
Travelgate, part of Travelsoft Group, announced the acquisition of AO UK Ltd, a provider of the AO Campaign enterprise content orchestration platform. The deal integrates AO's PIM, DAM and MDM capabilities into Travelgate's hotel connectivity network, enhancing AI‑powered content operations...
PH7 Technologies Closes $32M Series B Round, Adds $7.5M Venture Debt
Vancouver-based pH7 Technologies announced the close of its Series B financing, raising nearly $32 million in equity and securing $7.5 million in venture debt from RBCx, bringing total financing to over $39 million. The round was led by Fine Structure Ventures with participation...
UK National Wealth Fund Injects $749M Into Rolls-Royce SMR Project
The UK National Wealth Fund announced a $749 million financing package for Rolls-Royce's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) venture, aimed at de-risking the project and attracting private capital. The funding supports the development of the UK's first SMRs in partnership with...
INTO University Partnerships Acquires Kings Education to Expand International Pathways
INTO University Partnerships announced the acquisition of Kings Education, with the latter retaining its brand identity under the INTO umbrella. The deal combines INTO’s global university partnership network with Kings Education’s expertise in UK and US pathways, K‑12 institutions, and...
Charm Impact Raises $6.25M for Hummingbird One Fund Backed by Oikocredit, Good Growth Fund, IKEA Foundation and Good Energies Foundation
Impact investor Charm Impact announced it has closed a $6.25 million fundraising round for its Hummingbird One fund, targeting early‑stage renewable energy and clean cooking businesses in Africa. The round was backed by Oikocredit, the Dutch Good Growth Fund, the...
WhiteHawk to Acquire Quixxi, Expanding AI Governance Capabilities
US‑based cyber security exchange operator WhiteHawk announced it will acquire Australian AI governance startup Quixxi. The transaction involves 500 million WhiteHawk shares, with half released after 12 months and the remainder after three years based on performance and revenue targets. The deal...
Wise Plc Announces Nasdaq IPO Scheduled for May 11, 2026
Wise Plc, the UK‑based money‑transfer company, announced it will shift its primary listing from London to Nasdaq, with the US IPO slated for May 11, 2026. The move follows a 24% jump in fourth‑quarter income and aims to boost its...
Ashurst and Perkins Coie Approve $2.8bn Merger to Form Top‑20 Global Law Firm
Ashurst and Perkins Coie have formally approved their merger, creating a combined firm with over 3,000 lawyers and roughly $2.8 bn in revenue. The new Ashurst Perkins Coie will be led by co‑CEOs Paul Jenkins and Bill Malley and is expected to close in...
Cookiy AI Secures $7M+ Pre-Seed Funding From Liquid2, Converge, GoAhead, and UpHonest
San Francisco‑based Cookiy AI announced the closing of an oversubscribed pre‑seed round of more than $7 million, backed by investors Liquid2, Converge, GoAhead and UpHonest. The capital will fuel the launch of its new user‑research suite that lets AI platforms conduct...
Shhh Silk Sells 49% Stake to Australian Private Family Office
Australian sleepwear brand Shhh Silk completed the sale of a 49% equity stake to one of Australia’s largest private family offices, providing capital for growth and margin tolerance. The transaction was finalized recently, as reported in an interview with founder...
Shortgun Games Acquires 30% Stake in GiantDot
Game development studio Shortgun Games announced the acquisition of a 30% stake in creative studio GiantDot, aiming to integrate game development and storytelling capabilities. The partnership will combine visual identity, narrative, and audience positioning early in the development process, leveraging...
Plug and Play Middle East Makes Strategic Investment in Saudi Fintech AVA
Saudi fintech startup AVA announced it has secured an undisclosed strategic investment from Plug and Play Middle East after graduating from the fintech accelerator programme. The funding will support product development and regional expansion as AVA aims to accelerate cashless...
Gravitics Secures $60M Strategic Funding From U.S. Space Force and Private Investors
Gravitics, a commercial space-station infrastructure firm, has finalized a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) agreement with the U.S. Space Force, combining $30 million in government funding with $30 million in private capital. The $60 million deal, finalized in March 2026, will...
Fondaction Backs Natural Capital Fund Launch with $18.5M
Canada's Fondaction Asset Management and Triodos Investment Management announced a CAD 25 million ($18.5 million) commitment to launch a new natural capital fund, targeting a €300 million ($350 million) raise. The fund will focus on investments that generate environmental benefits alongside financial returns. The...
Palisade Investment Partners Acquires Summerfield BESS From Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Palisade Investment Partners, via its Intera Renewables platform, announced the acquisition of full ownership of the 240 MW/960 MWh Summerfield battery energy storage system in South Australia from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The project, under construction since February 2025, is slated for commercial operation...
Kiva Sales & Service Merges with Petalfast to Form Leading Cannabis Distributor
Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) has completed a merger with fellow cannabis distributor Petalfast, creating a combined entity that will expand distribution capabilities across California, Arizona and beyond. The deal preserves both sales teams and introduces a new KSS Lite...
Sierra Space Secures $550M Private Funding Round
Sierra Space, the commercial space division of Sierra Nevada Corporation, announced a $550 million private funding round to boost its national‑security and defense capabilities. The round, reported on April 13, 2026, provides capital for further development of the Dream Chaser space plane...
Bridgepoint-Backed Alpha FMC to Acquire JPSB
Alpha FMC, a consulting firm backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint, announced it will acquire JPSB Group, a specialist SimCorp-focused technology consulting and implementation firm. The acquisition terms were not disclosed.
Stryker to Acquire Amplitude Vascular Systems, Expanding IVL Portfolio
Stryker announced an agreement to acquire Boston‑based Amplitude Vascular Systems, the maker of the Pulse IVL platform. The terms were undisclosed and the deal remains subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition broadens Stryker’s peripheral vascular offerings and positions it...
Absolute Financial Group Acquires Three UK Advice Firms
Absolute Financial Group has acquired Padstone Financial Management, Campton Financial Services and Iceni Financial Advisers, adding them to its network and bringing a combined $324m in assets under management. The deal expands Absolute's presence in the UK independent financial planning...
Hi-Lite Airfield Services Announces Acquisition of HASCO, Inc.
Hi-Lite Airfield Services, a North American airfield pavement maintenance provider, announced the acquisition of Greensboro‑based HASCO, Inc. The deal will see HASCO operate as a Hi‑Lite company while retaining its brand and leadership, expanding Hi‑Lite’s geographic reach and service capabilities.
Vertiv Acquires BMarko Structures to Expand Capacity for Manufactured and Converged Infrastructure Solutions
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, announced the acquisition of BMarko Structures LLC, a U.S.-based custom‑engineered structural fabrication company. The deal integrates BMarko’s fabrication capabilities into Vertiv’s Infrastructure Solutions business, boosting engineering and manufacturing capacity for AI‑driven data...
Intel to Buy Back Half of Irish Plant From Apollo for $14.2B
Intel Corp. announced it will pay $14.2 billion to acquire half of a semiconductor plant in Ireland from private‑equity firm Apollo Global Management, marking a major asset acquisition as part of its turnaround strategy.
Decision Science Advisors Secures Series A Funding From Jefferies Financial Group
Decision Science Advisors, an applied AI advisory firm for private equity, announced the closing of a Series A funding round led by Jefferies Financial Group. The capital will support the company's expansion across the US and Europe and accelerate its...
Somnigroup International to Acquire Leggett & Platt in $2.5B All-Stock Deal
Somnigroup International Inc announced a merger agreement to acquire Leggett & Platt, Inc. in an all‑stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion, with Leggett & Platt shareholders receiving 0.1455 Somnigroup shares per share. The deal, backed by advisors J.P. Morgan and Goldman...
Sify Infinit Spaces Announces IPO Plans, Seeks Favorable Market Conditions
Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd, the data‑centre subsidiary of Sify Technologies, confirmed that its initial public offering is on track after securing SEBI approval and filing its draft red‑herring prospectus. The company is consulting its bankers to determine the optimal listing...
Blackstone Files for IPO of New Data Center Acquisition Vehicle
Blackstone has filed for an initial public offering to launch a new data center acquisition vehicle, aiming to raise capital for acquiring and operating data center assets. The filing was announced on April 13, 2026, marking the firm's expansion into...
Hitachi Rail Announces Acquisition of Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire Clever Devices, a provider of intelligent transportation solutions with projected 2026 revenues of $220 million. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year and will expand Hitachi Rail's digital mobility...
Quartzy Secures $23M Funding to Accelerate Life Sciences Procurement Platform
Quartzy announced a $23 million funding round backed by Avenue Capital Group and BroadOak Capital Partners to expand its life sciences procurement platform. The capital will be used to enhance its software capabilities, grow its supplier ecosystem, and accelerate go‑to‑market...
Emiac Technologies IPO Lists at 10% Premium on BSE SME
Emiac Technologies listed on BSE SME on April 13, 2026, at ₹107.80 per share, a 10% premium over the ₹98 offer price. The SME IPO raised ₹31.75 crore (≈ $3.9 M) and was 3.22‑times oversubscribed. Smart Horizon Capital Advisors acted as the book‑running lead manager.
Archangel Lightworks Raises $12.7M Series A to Scale Optical Ground Infrastructure
Archangel Lightworks, a free‑space optical communications specialist, closed a £10 million (≈$12.7 million) Series A round led by Santander Alternative Investments, with participation from the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Blackfinch Ventures, Oxford Capital, Lycka Limited and Oxford Science Enterprises. The funding will...
Nemetschek Group to Acquire HCSS, Expanding AI‑Powered Construction Software Portfolio
Nemetschek Group announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) from Thoma Bravo. The acquisition will integrate HCSS into Nemetschek's Build & Construct segment, boosting its AI‑driven construction software offerings and North American market presence. Thoma...
Atomos Acquires Flanders Scientific to Expand Monitoring Portfolio
Atomos announced the acquisition of Flanders Scientific, adding the reference monitor maker to its product lineup. The deal will allow Atomos to offer a full spectrum of monitoring solutions across production and post‑production, while Flanders Scientific will continue operating as...
Juno Raises $12M Seed Funding Led by Bonfire Ventures to Scale AI Tax‑Prep Platform
Juno, an AI-powered tax‑prep automation platform, announced a $12 million seed round led by Bonfire Ventures with participation from Impression Ventures and X Fund. The funding will help scale the platform that automates 90% of data entry for tax professionals. The...
Triodos Investment Management and Fondaction Launch $351M Value Nature Fund I
Triodos Investment Management and Fondaction Asset Management announced the launch of Value Nature Fund I, a closed‑end natural capital fund targeting regenerative agriculture and forestry in Europe, Canada and the U.S. The fund secured a C$25 million ($18 million) commitment from Fondation...
AtlasClear Holdings Files Regulatory Applications to Acquire Commercial Bancorp, Parent of Farmers State Bank
AtlasClear Holdings announced it has filed regulatory applications with the Federal Reserve and Wyoming Division of Banking to acquire Commercial Bancorp, the parent of Farmers State Bank. The acquisition follows a definitive Share Purchase Agreement signed in February 2026, with...