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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
SupplyOne Acquires Specialty Packaging to Expand New England Footprint
SupplyOne, Inc., a value‑added distributor, announced the acquisition of Specialty Packaging, LLC, a Connecticut‑based packaging solutions distributor. The deal, SupplyOne’s 47th acquisition, expands its presence in New England and adds food‑packaging capabilities. The transaction is reported as completed, with Specialty...
SoftBank, NEC, Sony, and Honda Launch Joint AI Venture
SoftBank, NEC, Sony Group and Honda Motor each took a stake of over 10% in a newly formed AI company aimed at developing high‑performance, Japanese‑made AI and physical AI for robotics. The venture will apply for NEDO’s ¥1 trillion AI development...
True AI Raises $30M in Funding Round at $250M Valuation
AI‑based trading startup True AI, founded by former NAGA CEO Ben Bilski, announced a $30 million funding round that values the company at $250 million. The round is now closed and the platform has gone live, offering autonomous investing and real‑time pricing...
EGYM to Merge with Playlist in $7.5B Deal
Smart‑fitness equipment maker EGYM announced a merger with Playlist, the parent of ClassPass, creating a combined wellness operating system valued at $7.5 billion. The deal aims to integrate hardware, SaaS, AI‑driven personalization and corporate wellness services across 31 countries. The merger...
Glencore Acquires 45% Stake in Alumicore's South Carolina Aluminum Recycling Plant
Glencore announced it has purchased a 45% stake in a secondary aluminum recycling and remelting facility in South Carolina operated by Alumicore LLC. Alumicore retains the remaining 55% and continues to run the plant. The partnership aims to strengthen the...
Australian and US Governments Commit $1.85B to Critical Minerals Projects in Australia
The Australian and United States governments announced a combined investment of $849 million in Tronox’s rare‑earths refinery and up to $1 billion in Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorli nickel project. The funding, part of a $5 billion critical‑minerals framework signed in 2023, aims to reduce...
Unitree Robotics Files for $610M IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market
Chinese humanoid robot startup Unitree Robotics has filed for an initial public offering on Shanghai's STAR Market, seeking to raise 4.2 billion yuan (approximately $610 million). The filing was announced in a recent report, marking a significant step for the company as...
Japanese Government Grants Rapidus an Additional $3.96 Bn for Its 2‑nm Roadmap
On April 11 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (≈$3.96 bn) for Rapidus to accelerate its 2‑nm semiconductor development, raising total government R&D support to 2.354 trillion yen. The funding backs front‑end, chiplet and packaging projects and coincides with...
Japan Approves $4B Subsidy to Boost Rapidus AI Chip Ambitions
The Japanese government approved an additional ¥631.5 billion ($4 billion) in subsidies for Rapidus Corp., raising total public support to ¥2.6 trillion ($16.3 billion) by March 2027. The funding aims to accelerate Rapidus' development of 2‑nm AI chips and secure customers such as Fujitsu, positioning...
Cipher Digital Secures $200M Revolving Credit Facility
Cipher Digital Inc. announced it has raised $200 million through a revolving credit facility, with an option to increase the amount by $50 million, to bolster liquidity, working capital, and growth initiatives. The facility carries interest at SOFR + 1.25‑1.75% and was secured as...
Real Brokerage Acquires Equity Realty Group and Team Jordan to Expand in US and Canada
Real Brokerage announced the acquisition of two teams – Equity Realty Group in Arizona and Team Jordan in Ontario – adding 65 agents and 18 members respectively, expanding its footprint in the Southwest US and Canada. The deals bring together...
Spacety Raises $190M in Equity Financing From State-Linked Funds
Chinese satellite maker Spacety, sanctioned by the U.S., announced it raised about $190 million in equity financing from state-linked industrial funds and domestic private equity firms in early April 2026. The round, one of the largest in China's commercial space...
Australian Ethical Launches $441M Climate-Focused Private Markets Fund with $353M Seed and $88M CEFC Commitment
Australian Ethical Investment announced the launch of its Growth Opportunities Fund, a private‑markets vehicle targeting climate‑focused assets. The fund is seeded with A$500 million (US$353 million) from Australian Ethical and a cornerstone commitment of up to A$125 million (US$88 million) from the Clean Energy...
Harmony Energy Secures German BESS Financing From NEDF
Harmony Energy has secured a three‑year financing facility from NEDF, a Triple Point‑managed partnership, to fund the development of 3 GW of battery energy storage systems in Germany. The deal supports Harmony’s pipeline of late‑stage projects and its goal to scale...
Blue Marble Geographics Merges with Avenza Systems to Form Integrated Field-to-Office Platform
Blue Marble Geographics and Avenza Systems have completed a merger, operating under the Blue Marble Geographics brand. The combined platform integrates Global Mapper, Geographic Calculator, and Avenza Maps, delivering end‑to‑end geospatial workflow solutions for sectors such as energy, defense, and...
Manulife Canada Pledges $730k to Launch Quebec's First Dementia Prevention Clinic
Manulife Canada has pledged $730,000 over four years to establish the Douglas Cognitive Health and Prevention Clinic at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, aiming to provide precision‑medicine dementia prevention for adults 40+. The clinic will serve as a model...
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Concurrent Investment Advisors Invests Minority Stake in Montesa Wealth Management
Concurrent Investment Advisors, a hybrid RIA platform, has taken a minority stake in Montesa Wealth Management, a new firm launched by former Merrill Lynch advisor A.J. Montesa. The investment supports Montesa’s launch on Concurrent’s platform, adding to its network of...
DM Keith Expands in Sheffield with Europa Takeover
Yorkshire‑focused dealer group DM Keith has completed the acquisition of Europa Sheffield, adding Mercedes‑Benz servicing and new Changan vehicle sales to its portfolio. The deal expands DM Keith's after‑sales capabilities and strengthens its footprint in South Yorkshire, following previous acquisitions...
Lean Solutions Group Acquires Lead2Revenue
Lean Solutions Group, a provider of business solutions and talent, announced the acquisition of Lead2Revenue, a professional services firm that helps B2B organizations accelerate revenue growth through data‑driven pipeline optimization. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal expands LSG's...
Verbund Raises €700m ($818m) via Inaugural European Green Bond
Austrian electricity provider Verbund completed a €700 million ($818 million) European Green Bond issuance, becoming the first Austrian issuer to use the gold‑standard label. The bond debut marks a milestone in green financing for the company.
Serve First Raises $6.3M From Pembroke VCT and Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Serve First, an AI‑driven customer experience and performance‑management platform, announced a £5 million ($6.3 million) funding round led by Pembroke VCT and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund. The capital backs its rapid growth, with annual recurring revenue now over £2 million and plans...
General Informatics Completes Acquisition of IMS Solutions Group to Boost AI and Managed Services
General Informatics announced it has closed its acquisition of IMS Solutions Group, a managed services arm previously owned by Comporium. The deal expands General Informatics’ geographic footprint and AI capabilities, though the purchase price was not disclosed.
KreditBee Raises $280M in Series E Round, Valuation Hits $1.5B
Indian fintech KreditBee announced a $280 million Series E funding round co‑led by Hornbill Capital and Motilal Oswal, with participation from Advent International, Premji Invest and MUFG. The round values the company at $1.5 billion as it prepares for an IPO. The capital will be...
TLB Launches $92M Rights Offering to Fund Vietnam Plant Expansion
South Korean PCB maker TLB announced a rights offering of about 120 billion won (≈$92 million) to fund a second plant in Vietnam and double its PCB capacity. Daishin Securities and Kiwoom Securities will underwrite the offering, with a record date of...
Kilter Raises €6.5M Strategic Financing Round Led by Kubota Corporation
Norwegian agtech startup Kilter announced it has closed a €6.5 million strategic financing round, led by Japanese agricultural machinery group Kubota Corporation, with participation from existing investors Pymwymic, SBG Invest and Nufarm. The capital will fund international expansion, scale commercial operations...
Pello Companies to Acquire ByAllAccounts From Morningstar
Pello Companies, an open finance firm, announced a definitive agreement to acquire ByAllAccounts, a data aggregation technology provider, from Morningstar. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, with financial terms undisclosed. ByAllAccounts will operate as...
OpenAI Acquires Podcast Network TBPN in Low-Hundreds-Million Dollar Deal
OpenAI announced the acquisition of the tech podcast TBPN, paying a low-hundreds-million dollar price. The deal includes an editorial independence covenant and makes TBPN ad-free, bringing its talent under OpenAI's umbrella.
Lion Energy Takes Equity Stake in American Battery Factory in Strategic Partnership
Lion Energy announced a strategic partnership with gigafactory startup American Battery Factory (ABF), taking an equity position to support ABF’s planned 1.1 GWh annual production capacity and 4.5 GWh offtake agreements. The partnership aligns Lion Energy’s LFP battery technology with ABF’s U.S....
Oricell Therapeutics Raises $110M in Pre-IPO Financing
Oricell Therapeutics, a China-based developer of CAR‑T therapies for solid tumors, announced it has raised over $110 million in a pre‑IPO financing round. The capital will fund the advancement of its GPC3‑targeted autologous CAR‑T program and support the company's planned public...
HEICO Corp. Acquires 90% of Southwest Antennas in Cash Deal
HEICO Corporation’s Electronic Technologies Group announced the acquisition of 90% of Southwest Antennas, Inc. for cash at closing. The terms were undisclosed, with the remaining 10% retained by SWA’s CEO Ben Culver. HEICO expects the deal to be accretive to...
Windward Acquires Prominent Edge to Boost AI‑powered Maritime Intelligence
Windward, an AI‑driven maritime‑intelligence firm, completed the acquisition of Prominent Edge, a provider of mission specialists for high‑security environments. The deal, backed by FTV Capital, expands Windward’s capabilities and strengthens its U.S. government footprint. Financial terms were not disclosed.
OpenAI Raises $12B in Funding Round, Valuation Climbs to $852B
OpenAI announced a $12 billion funding round, pushing its valuation to about $852 billion. The round marks one of the largest AI fundraising deals to date.
Agile Robots Acquires Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering Assets to Expand Physical AI Strategy
Agile Robots closed a deal earlier this month to acquire assets from Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, rebranding the unit as Krause Automation and expanding its physical AI footprint into consumer electronics, medical technology and logistics. The acquisition adds roughly 650 employees...
Intertoys Acquires 75% Stake in Wings Holding, Owner of Lobbes and Thimble Toys
Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Wings Holding, the parent of Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and wholesaler Thimble Toys. The deal strengthens Intertoys' digital capabilities and expands its e‑commerce footprint in...
HAMR Energy Closes $6.6M Series A Funding Round with Qantas, Airbus, and Thyssenkrupp Uhde
HAMR Energy, an Australian renewable fuels startup, announced the closing of its AUD 10 million (≈$6.6 million) Series A round, adding strategic investors Qantas, Airbus and thyssenkrupp Uhde. The capital will fund the development of its Portland Renewable Fuels plant and a large‑scale methanol‑to‑jet facility,...
Specialty Food Association Completes Acquisition of Good Food Foundation
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced the completion of its integration of the former Good Food Foundation’s programs, services and events under the SFA umbrella. The deal brings Good Food Guild and Merchant members into SFA, expanding its membership base...
OMS Group Acquires Second DriX O-16 Vessel From Exail to Boost Subsea Cable Survey Capacity
Kuala Lumpur‑based OMS Group announced the purchase of a second DriX O‑16 uncrewed surface vessel from Exail, adding to its fleet for subsea cable surveys. The new USV will join the first vessel acquired last year and support global cable...
Trimble Signs Agreement to Acquire AI Startup Document Crunch
Construction Dive reported that Trimble signed an agreement to acquire Document Crunch, an AI startup that provides contract scanning solutions. The acquisition was announced this week, with the deal value undisclosed.
Altilium Secures $23.5M to Scale EV Battery Recycling
UK-based Altilium announced it has raised £18.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) in funding to accelerate its EV battery recycling technology and expand production of recycled cathode materials. The capital will be used to build large‑scale recycling plants in the UK and support...
Optasia Secures $330M Debt Facility Led by Standard Bank
Optasia, the JSE‑listed fintech, has closed a $330 million refinanced and upsized debt facility comprising a $180 million term loan and $150 million in bank guarantees. Standard Bank acted as joint mandated lead arranger and underwriter, deepening its relationship with the company as...
American Holoptics Acquires Armasight Night‑Vision Brand
American Holoptics announced the acquisition of the Armasight night‑vision and thermal‑optics brand from Ecentria Group. The terms were not disclosed. The deal expands American Holoptics' portfolio, adding Armasight alongside its existing brands such as EOTech.
GetJet Group Secures $31M Financing From Volofin Capital Management
GetJet Group announced it has secured $31 million in financing from volofin Capital Management to fund its Growth Strategy 2026, including the purchase of up to five narrow‑body aircraft. The capital will also support the expansion of its aviation asset‑management arm,...
Cauldron Ferm Secures $13.25M Series A2 Funding Round
Australian biomanufacturing firm Cauldron Ferm announced a $13.25 million Series A2 funding round, backed by NGS Super and Main Sequence Ventures. The capital will support its hyper‑fermentation technology to scale bioproducts for industrial applications.
Muun Health Secures $600K Pre‑seed Funding to Develop Continuous Hormone‑monitoring Wearable
Estonian FemTech startup Muun Health announced it has closed a pre‑seed round of €545 K (≈$600K) to advance its wearable biosensor that continuously tracks female hormones. The funding will support clinical validation and IP expansion as the company aims to bring...