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Latham & Watkins Expands Data Center Practice With Hiring Of Kaila Sergent

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Latham & Watkins has expanded its global real estate practice and interdisciplinary data center team with the addition of Kaila Sergent as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

Ropes & Gray: Senior DOJ Leader Maya Song Added As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Ropes & Gray announced that Maya Song has joined the firm as a partner in its data, privacy & cybersecurity practice, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in regulatory enforcement, cybersecurity, and white-collar matters.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure: Strategic Recapitalization With Blackstone Minority Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Rowan Digital Infrastructure announced a strategic recapitalization backed by funds affiliated with Blackstone, which have acquired a significant minority stake in the company, according to an official announcement.

Noodle Expands Healthcare Workforce Platform With Unsaddl Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Noodle announced it has acquired Unsaddl, a platform that streamlines student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement for employers and employees. The deal strengthens Noodle’s Scholars Network, a platform that connects learners, universities, lenders, and employers to address workforce shortages in healthcare.

Paladin EnviroTech: $70 Million Expansion With ICT Acquisition To Scale Secure ITAD Globally

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Paladin EnviroTech announced the acquisition of ICT as part of a $70 million (€60 million) expansion strategy aimed at scaling secure IT asset disposition services globally. The deal strengthens Paladin’s end-to-end ITAD and on-site data destruction capabilities, particularly across Ireland and broader Europe.

Paylocity Acquires Grayscale To Expand Recruiting Automation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Paylocity announced it has acquired Grayscale Labs, Inc. to strengthen its AI-powered recruiting capabilities, particularly for organizations managing high-volume hiring.

CavilinQ: $8.8 Million Raised For Quantum Interconnect Hardware Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

CavilinQ has announced an $8.8 million seed funding round to develop interconnect hardware designed to scale quantum computing systems beyond current single-processor limitations. The round was led by QVT, with participation from Safar Partners, MFV Partners, Serendipity Capital, and Harper Court Ventures.

Hennessy Capital Investment VII: SPAC Deal To Take ONE Nuclear Energy Public

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII and ONE Nuclear Energy LLC announced the filing of an amended registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking another step toward completing their previously announced business combination.

Eclipse Ventures: $1.3 Billion Raised For Physical Industries And Industrial Tech Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Eclipse Ventures has announced the close of $1.3 billion across two new funds, marking the largest fundraise in the firm’s history and bringing its total assets under management to approximately $10 billion. The capital is split between Eclipse Fund VI, totaling $720 million, and Early Growth Fund III, totaling $591 million.

Carmel Partners: $1.35 Billion Raised For Multifamily Real Estate Fund 9

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Carmel Partners announced the final close of its ninth investment fund, securing $1.35 billion for its latest U.S. multifamily real estate vehicle. The fund, Carmel Partners Investment Fund 9, has already begun deploying capital, with nine operating assets acquired to date.

ArcLight Capital: $3.9 Billion Fund VIII Closed For Infrastructure Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

ArcLight Capital Partners announced the final close of its ArcLight Infrastructure Partners Fund VIII, with total commitments of $3.9 billion, exceeding its $3.0 billion target by approximately 30 percent. The fundraising brings the firm’s total capital raised over the past 24 months to more than $6 billion across its investment vehicles.

H.I.G. Capital: Brian Schwartz Appointed Chief Executive Officer As Leadership Transition Advances

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

H.I.G. Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz as Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition for the global alternative investment firm as it positions for its next phase of growth.

Blackstone And Tinicum To Buy Aerospace Supplier Senior In $1.9 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4 billion, approximately $1.9 billion, takeover by a consortium comprising private equity firms Blackstone and Tinicum, marking the culmination of a competitive bidding process for the UK-listed aerospace and defence supplier.

B Capital By AMED To Support Japan Drug Development Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

B Capital announced it has been selected as a registered venture capital firm under the Agency for Medical Research and Development’s Strengthening Program for Pharmaceutical Startup Ecosystem, positioning the firm to expand its investment and commercialization efforts across Japan’s pharmaceutical and biotech startup landscape.

Anthropic Hires Microsoft Executive Eric Boyd To Lead AI Infrastructure Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Anthropic has hired senior executive Eric Boyd from Microsoft to lead its infrastructure efforts, as the artificial intelligence company scales capacity to meet surging demand for its products.

Coinbase: Australia Expansion Follows AFSL License Approval

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Coinbase said it has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence, marking a major step in its push to expand deeper into regulated markets and broaden its product offering beyond crypto trading.

Vanguard Launches AI-Powered Portfolio Analysis Tool For Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Vanguard announced the launch of Expert Insights, an artificial intelligence-powered portfolio analysis tool designed to help financial advisors deliver more personalized and scalable investment guidance. The new tool combines Vanguard’s portfolio expertise with generative AI to transform complex portfolio data into clear, actionable insights for client portfolios.

U.S. Bank: NFL Partnership Expands Wealth Management And Financial Education Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

U.S. Bank announced a multi-year partnership with the National Football League, naming the bank as an official bank and wealth management sponsor of the league, expanding a relationship that spans more than 20 years.

Whitestone REIT: $1.7 Billion Acquisition By Ares Management To Take Company Private

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Whitestone REIT has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Ares Management Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion.

Warburg Pincus: European Defense Investment Platform Launched With MEAG Support

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Warburg Pincus announced the launch of a dedicated European defense investment platform, marking a strategic expansion into defense, security, and resilience-focused sectors across the region. The initiative is being launched with support from MEAG, acting on behalf of Munich Re Group as an early backer.

The Sterling Group: Acquisition Of Healthcare Linen Services Provider HLSG

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

The Sterling Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of Healthcare Linen Services Group from York Capital Management’s private equity arm.

BetaNXT Launches InsightX Enterprise AI Platform And AI Innovation Lab To Expand Access To AI-Driven Insights

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

BetaNXT announced the launch of InsightX, its enterprise AI platform, and the creation of an AI Innovation Lab to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions for wealth and asset management firms.

Citigroup: AI-Powered Citi Wealth Tools Launch To Enhance Client Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Citigroup announced the rollout of a suite of AI-powered tools within its Citi Wealth division to enhance advisor productivity and deliver more personalized, data-driven client experiences across the full financial lifecycle.

VanEck: ETF Model Portfolios Expand To Orion Wealthtech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

VanEck announced that several of its ETF model portfolios are now available through Orion, a provider of wealth technology solutions for financial advisors and enterprise firms. The move marks VanEck’s first integration of its model portfolios with the Orion platform and expands advisor access to its diversified, multi-asset investment strategies.

Venture Global: $1.75 Billion Credit Facility Strengthens LNG Exporter’s Balance Sheet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Venture Global announced that its subsidiary, Calcasieu Pass Funding, has closed a $1.75 billion senior secured term loan B credit facility, marking a significant financing milestone for the company.

Advisor360° Expands Partnership With GWN Securities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Advisor360°, a wealth management technology platform, announced an expanded partnership with GWN Securities to deliver an AI-powered advisor workday, deepening its push into AI-native financial advisory tools.

Sanctuary Wealth Onboards $260 Million Firm OPT Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Sanctuary Wealth announced that it has welcomed OPT Wealth Management, founded by Kyle Vasel, to its platform. The move highlights the firm's continued momentum as it attracts experienced advisors seeking greater independence, flexibility, and control over their businesses.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires $586 Million Firm Strategic Retirement Plans

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based wealth management firm, announced that it has acquired Strategic Retirement Plans, an independent advisory firm headquartered in Billings, Montana, with an additional office in Gillette, Wyoming. The transaction adds approximately $586 million in total client assets to Merit’s platform and strengthens its footprint in key Western markets.

Prudential Advisors: Two Financial Advisors With Over $300 Million In Assets Join Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Prudential Advisors, the retail arm of Prudential Financial, announced the addition of two experienced financial advisors, Keith Loegering and Brian Montalbano, who collectively bring more than $300 million in client assets to the firm. The hires reflect the company’s continued momentum in attracting established advisors seeking greater independence, enhanced support, and expanded growth opportunities.

Sikich Acquires Burwood Group To Expand IT Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Sikich announced that it has acquired Burwood Group, a Chicago-area IT consulting and integration firm with nearly 30 years of experience serving enterprise clients across industries, including healthcare, higher education, industrials, and financial services.