Canadian subsea battery maker Kraken Robotics announced the acquisition of Colvya Group, a provider of underwater navigation systems, for $615 million. The deal combines Kraken's battery technology with Colvya's navigation solutions, creating a larger player in the underwater defense market. The acquisition was announced on April 4, 2026.

APM Terminals announced it has acquired a 49% minority stake and operating partner role in the Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in northern Vietnam, joining existing owner Hateco Group. The deal concludes a three‑year partnership that saw the greenfield...

Italian telco Unidata and private‑equity firm Azimut Libera Impressa have formed the joint venture UniCenter to build a 20 MW carrier‑neutral Tier IV data center in Rome. Unidata will invest €5.7 million for a 25% stake and Azimut €51.3 million for the remaining 75%,...

Microsoft Corp. announced a $10 billion (1.6 trillion yen) investment in Japan over four years to boost AI and cloud infrastructure. The plan includes partnerships with SoftBank Group Corp. and Sakura Internet Inc. to accelerate AI-related services across the country.

Insight Health, a New York-based clinical AI platform, raised $11 million in a Series A round led by Standard Capital, with participation from Kindred Ventures, Pear VC, Eudemian, 43 and ElevenLabs. The funding will accelerate product development and expand partnerships...

Noma Security, a three-year-old AI agent security startup, announced it has secured $132 million in growth-stage funding to expand its research team and accelerate its channel-focused growth strategy. The capital will support building a full-fledged research team and scaling its...

Forian Inc. entered a merger agreement on April 3, 2026, to be taken private by a Max Wygod‑led consortium for $68 million. Shareholders will receive $2.17 per share, a 3.33% premium, and the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026. Forian...

Mumbai‑based D2C luggage brand Uppercase secured Rs 20 crore ($2.1 million) in a fresh funding round, with Accel India and Volrado Venture Partners each investing Rs 10 crore. The capital will support the company's expansion and growth, and the round values Uppercase at roughly Rs 534 crore...

Wearable Robotics, an Italy-based developer of wearable robotics for neuromotor rehabilitation, raised $5.5 million in a Series A round led by CDP Venture Capital, with participation from MITO Technology, LIFTT, SIMEST, RoboIT and Toscana Next. The funding will support international...

SBI Mutual Fund acquired an additional 4% equity stake in Indian home‑services platform Urban Company through block and bulk deals worth ₹632 crore (≈$76 million). The transaction, disclosed in early April 2026, expands SBI’s anchor investor position following the company’s recent IPO.

AIP Management, an investor in energy infrastructure, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire an additional stake in Cross London Trains (XLT), a UK rolling stock company operating 115 electric multiple units on the Thameslink route. The transaction, part...

Snowleader completed the acquisition of a 100‑square‑metre premises at 62 rue des Écoles in Paris, turning it into an experiential flagship store. The deal, announced in early April 2026, underpins the retailer’s strategy to expand its European footprint and target...

Ambient Clinical Analytics announced the closing of a $5 million strategic funding round led by Mairs & Power Venture Capital and an unnamed Fortune 500 MedTech firm. The capital will accelerate innovation and expand adoption of its FDA Class II‑cleared...
voAIce announced the acquisition of TheCRM Corporation, merging its live dealership data infrastructure with voAIce's AI solutions. The deal creates a unified intelligence system for automotive, RV, powersports, marine, and outdoor power equipment dealerships, integrating DealerCRM and OliviaAI into a...
NEC Australia announced the acquisition of Melbourne‑based consulting firm Exco Partners, adding roughly 70 employees and expanding its cloud, data and AI service capabilities. Exco will retain its brand and operate as a business unit within NEC Australia, strengthening the...