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Generare: €20 Million Raised For Techbio Platform Unlocking Novel Drug Molecules

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Paris-based techbio company Generare has raised €20 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Alven and Daphni, with participation from existing investors including Galion.exe, Teampact Ventures and VIVES Partners. Founded in 2023, the company is focused on unlocking previously inaccessible areas of chemical space by decoding microbial DNA to generate novel, high-quality molecular data for drug discovery.

Autodesk: Acquisition Of Rhumbix To Bring Real-Time Jobsite Data Into Project Costs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Autodesk announced that it has completed its acquisition of Rhumbix, a construction technology company focused on capturing real-time jobsite data, with the goal of improving cost visibility and decision-making across construction projects.

Latham: John McGaraghan Joins As Data And Technology Transactions Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that John McGaraghan has joined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in its Data & Technology Transactions Practice, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-driven companies on complex intellectual property, licensing, and commercial matters.

Integrated Partners Onboards $600 Million Team Brick By Brick Wealth Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Integrated Partners, a national financial planning and registered investment advisory firm with more than $25 billion in assets under advisement, announced that Brick by Brick Wealth Advisors has joined its platform, adding approximately $609 million in assets under management.

Bain & Company: Leadership Change Names Hernan Saenz To Lead Global Strategy And Transformation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Bain & Company has appointed Hernan Saenz as the new head of its Global Strategy & Transformation practice, marking a key leadership transition as the firm continues to expand its capabilities in large-scale business transformation.

Invictus Growth Partners: Scott Keane Joins As Operating Partner To Drive AI-Driven Revenue Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Invictus Growth Partners, a middle-market growth equity firm managing $1.3 billion in assets, announced that Scott Keane has joined the firm as an Operating Partner, strengthening its focus on AI-native revenue execution across its portfolio.

Dentons: Korea Desk Strengthened With Appointment Of Joowoon Baek As Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons HPRP has appointed Joowoon Baek as Counsel in a move to strengthen its Korea Desk and expand its capabilities advising Korean clients and international investors operating in Indonesia.

Imperial Capital Launches Northridge Infrastructure Solutions Platform For Utility Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Imperial Capital Group Ltd. announced the launch of Northridge Infrastructure Solutions, a newly formed services platform focused on maintaining North America’s critical utility transmission and distribution infrastructure.

ATP Adhesive Systems: Sale To Henkel Marks Exit For Specialty Adhesives Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Arsenal Capital Partners announced it has completed the sale of ATP Adhesive Systems, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of engineered adhesive tapes, to Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Amentum: $406 Million UK Small Modular Reactor Contract Secured For Nuclear Engineering Role

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Amentum has secured a $406 million contract as part of a joint venture with Cavendish Nuclear to serve as the owner’s engineer for the United Kingdom’s first small modular reactor program.

Montis VC: €50 Million Raised For Energy And Industrial Tech Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Montis VC, a Warsaw-based venture capital firm, has announced the first close of a €50 million seed fund aimed at backing startups across Europe focused on energy, industrial technology, and resilience. The fund will target early-stage companies developing transformative solutions at the intersection of energy transition, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence.

Microsoft: $5.5 Billion Investment To Power Singapore AI Infrastructure And Workforce Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Microsoft announced plans to invest $5.5 billion in Singapore between 2025 and 2029, reinforcing its long term commitment to expanding cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the region while supporting workforce development and digital transformation.

Cahill: Shane McDonald Joins As Leveraged Finance Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cahill Gordon & Reindel announced that Shane McDonald has joined the firm as a partner in its London office, strengthening its European finance capabilities and ongoing international expansion.

King & Spalding: Daniel Nam Named As Partner To Strengthen Latin America Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

King & Spalding has hired Daniel Nam as a partner in its corporate practice in New York, reinforcing the firm’s capital markets capabilities and Latin America-focused offering.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher: Private Equity Partner Hire Strengthens London Expansion Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Willkie Farr & Gallagher announced that it has hired Miroslav Tomo as a partner in London, continuing its push to expand its private equity capabilities in the UK and Europe. The move underscores the firm’s broader strategy of building out its presence in London through targeted lateral hires across key practice areas.

Morgan Lewis: Tax Team Expansion With Three Partners In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Morgan Lewis & Bockius announced it has added a three-partner tax and transfer pricing team in New York from Baker McKenzie, strengthening its capabilities in international tax planning, disputes, and cross-border transactions. The move reflects the firm’s continued investment in its global tax platform amid rising regulatory scrutiny and increasingly complex international tax frameworks.

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Partner Darren Littlejohn To Expand Securitizations Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Darren Littlejohn has joined the firm as a partner in its Debt Finance Group, strengthening its Complex Securitizations Practice.

Empirical Ventures: £10 Million Backing For Deeptech Fund Targeting Venture Scientists

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Empirical Ventures has secured a £10 million commitment from British Business Bank through its Regional Angels Programme, bringing the Bank’s total backing of the firm to £15 million.

Cango: $75 Million Financing To Accelerate AI And Energy Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cango Inc. announced the completion of a $65 million strategic investment alongside a $10 million convertible note financing, strengthening its financial position as it accelerates expansion into artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure.

Nomad: $2 Million Raised For AI-Powered Fleet Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Nomad has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round, doubling its original $1 million target as investor demand exceeded expectations. The Toronto-based company marked the milestone exactly one year after its launch, signaling strong early traction for its AI-driven approach to fleet management.

Microsoft: $1 Billion Investment To Build Thailand Cloud And AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Microsoft announced a major expansion of its partnership with Thailand, committing more than $1 billion between 2026 and 2028 to develop cloud and AI infrastructure across the country. The investment, unveiled following a meeting in Bangkok between Vice Chair and President Brad Smith and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, represents one of the company’s largest regional infrastructure commitments in Southeast Asia.

myStoria: $1.625 Million Raised For AI-Powered Reproductive Health Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

myStoria, a digital health platform focused on helping patients navigate complex reproductive care, has raised $1.625 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered support system across the full reproductive health lifecycle. The round was led by Graphite Ventures, with participation from Conexus Venture Capital, Adrenaline Fund, Phoenix Fire Fund, and a group of angel investors.

Standing Ovation: $34.2 Million Raised For Precision Fermentation Dairy Protein Scale-Up

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Standing Ovation has raised $34.2 million (€30 million) in a Series B funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its dairy proteins produced through precision fermentation. The round includes $28.5 million (€25 million) in equity and an additional $5.7 million (€5 million) in non-dilutive financing.

EnerVenue: $300 Million Raised For Metal-Hydrogen Energy Storage Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

EnerVenue has raised $300 million in a Series B extension round, while simultaneously appointing Henning Rath as Chief Executive Officer, marking a major step toward scaling its non-lithium energy storage technology for global markets.

Klarna: $1.7 Billion Transaction To Support $40 Billion In Lending Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Klarna announced that it has entered into a $1.7 billion capital efficiency transaction structured as a Significant Risk Transfer (SRT), designed to free up capital and support continued growth in its lending business. The deal covers euro-denominated loans and is expected to enhance Klarna’s ability to scale lending while maintaining balance sheet efficiency.

Coder Technologies: $90 Million Raised For Secure Enterprise AI Development Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Coder Technologies has raised $90 million in a Series C funding round led by funds managed by KKR, with participation from Qube Research & Technologies, Uncork Capital, and other existing investors, as the company looks to expand its enterprise AI development platform and global footprint.

White Mountains Partners: Basesix Systems Acquisition For Building Systems Integration Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

White Mountains Partners, an operating company of White Mountains Insurance Group, announced that it has acquired a majority interest in BaseSix Systems LLC, a provider of building systems integration and aftermarket services.

Construction Partners: Tennessee Acquisition Expands Nashville Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Construction Partners has completed the acquisition of Four Star Paving, LLC, a commercial paving contractor operating across the Nashville, Tennessee metro area, strengthening its regional footprint and construction capacity.

OpenAI Foundation: $1 Billion Investment To Scale AI-Driven Philanthropy Across Health, Jobs, And Safety

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

The OpenAI Foundation has announced plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next year, marking a significant expansion of its philanthropic efforts as it ramps up operations following OpenAI’s recent recapitalization.

Arcosa: $450 Million Sale Of Barge Business To Wynnchurch Capital Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Arcosa has completed the sale of its inland barge business, Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., to Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. for $450 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction marks a major step in Arcosa’s strategy to simplify its portfolio and sharpen its focus on higher-growth, higher-margin segments.