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Thrive Capital: Joshua Kushner Reveals San Francisco Giants Investment Via Eternal Capital Vehicle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Joshua Kushner announced the launch of Thrive Eternal, a new permanent capital holding company designed to concentrate investments in a small number of high-conviction assets for long-term ownership, referencing the San Francisco Giants as part of the inspiration behind the strategy, according to a public statement shared on X.

Sun Pharma: $11.75 Billion Organon Acquisition Expands Global Scale And Women’s Health Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of $11.75 billion, with Organon shareholders set to receive $14 per share.

Alphabet: Up To $40 Billion Investment In Anthropic Signals Escalation In AI Infrastructure Race

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Alphabet is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, significantly expanding its commitment to one of the leading developers of large language models, according to a CNBC report.

Applied Digital: $7.5 Billion Hyperscaler Lease Expands AI Data Center Revenue Pipeline To Over $23 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Applied Digital announced that it has signed a long-term lease agreement with a new U.S.-based investment-grade hyperscaler at its Delta Forge 1 AI Factory campus, representing approximately $7.5 billion in total contracted value over a 15-year term.

Sergey Brin’s Family Office Bayshore Reportedly Absorbs Nexus NeuroTech Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Sergey Brin’s family office has taken over a brain-focused venture capital fund, folding its operations into a centralized investment structure, a move that signals a shift toward more direct control over biotech and neuroscience investments, according to a Bloomberg report. The fund, Nexus NeuroTech Ventures, which managed more than $200 million in assets, has shut down and been absorbed into Bayshore Global Management, Brin’s family office.

JPMorganChase: $1.5 Trillion Security And Resiliency Initiative Expands Across Europe To Strengthen Supply Chains And Critical Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced the expansion of its $1.5 trillion, 10-year Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) into Europe, extending a major effort to strengthen supply chains, economic resilience, and critical industries across key global markets.

OpenAI: Workspace Agents Introduced In ChatGPT To Enable Team-Based Autonomous Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

OpenAI announced the introduction of workspace agents in ChatGPT, a new capability that enables teams to create shared AI agents designed to handle complex, multi-step workflows across organizations. The feature marks a shift from individual AI assistance toward collaborative, agent-driven work systems operating within enterprise environments.

Marvell Technology: Acquisition Of Polariton Advances Optical Interconnect Scaling To 3.2T And Beyond

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Marvell Technology announced that it has acquired Polariton Technologies, a developer of plasmonics-based optical modulation technology, strengthening its portfolio in high-speed optical connectivity for next-generation data center infrastructure.

GCI Holdings: $310 Million Acquisition Of Quintillion Expands Alaska Fiber Network And Connectivity Resilience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

GCI Holdings announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quintillion in a transaction valued at approximately $310 million, strengthening fiber infrastructure and network reliability across Alaska.

Brightstar Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Bendon Marks First Investment In Lower Middle Market Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Brightstar Capital Partners announced that it has acquired Bendon Publishing International, a provider of children’s coloring, activity, and educational products, marking the firm’s first investment under its newly launched lower middle market strategy.

Iridius: $8.6 Million Seed Raised To Build Compliance-By-Design AI Platform For Regulated Enterprise Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Iridius, a compliance-focused AI infrastructure company, announced that it has raised $8.6 million in seed funding led by Chalfen Ventures, with participation from Osage Venture Partners, Accenture Ventures, and Rock Yard Ventures. The funding will support the development of its compliance-by-design platform aimed at enabling AI adoption in highly regulated industries.

Adams Street Partners: $2.5 Billion Co-Investment Fund VI Closed Above Target Amid Strong Global Demand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Adams Street Partners announced the successful close of its sixth co-investment fund, raising $2.5 billion in committed capital, exceeding its target and underscoring sustained investor demand for co-investment strategies.

StepStone Group: $1.58 Billion Credit Opportunities Fund II Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

StepStone Group announced the final closing of its second Credit Opportunities Fund with more than $1.58 billion in commitments, significantly exceeding its $750 million target and highlighting continued investor demand for flexible private credit strategies.

SK Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Brothers International Expands Platform In Natural Food Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

SK Capital Partners announced that it has completed the acquisition of Brothers International Food Holdings, a global provider of natural fruit ingredients and products, from Benford Capital Partners.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals To Acquire Kashiv BioSciences To Build Fully Integrated Global Biosimilars Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kashiv BioSciences, a move aimed at creating a fully integrated global biosimilars platform and expanding access to affordable biologic medicines.

Pagaya Technologies: $500 Million AAA-Rated Auto ABS Transaction Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Pagaya Technologies announced the closing of a $500 million auto asset-backed securitization, RPM-2026-2, representing the largest auto ABS transaction in the company’s history and reinforcing investor demand for its credit platform.

Boost Run: $1.44 Billion Agreement With Dell Technologies To Scale Enterprise AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Boost Run announced a $1.44 billion purchase agreement with Dell Technologies to support growing enterprise demand for AI compute and storage infrastructure, marking a significant expansion of its capacity to deliver large-scale, high-performance systems.

KeyCorp: Acquisition Of Clearwater UK Expands Middle Market M&A Platform Into Western Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

KeyCorp announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clearwater Corporate Finance LLP, known as Clearwater UK, marking its strategic entry into the Western European market and expanding its middle market M&A advisory capabilities.

S&P Global: Divestiture To SLB And Launch Of Titan AI Platform Mark Strategic Shift In Upstream Energy Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

S&P Global announced a major strategic shift in its upstream energy business, including a definitive agreement to sell its geoscience and petroleum engineering software portfolio to SLB and the launch of a new AI-powered platform, Titan, designed to transform how energy data is accessed and analyzed.

OpenAI: GPT-5.5 Introduced As Most Advanced Model Yet For Real-World Work And Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-5.5, positioning it as its most advanced model to date and a major step toward AI systems capable of executing complex, real-world tasks across coding, research, and enterprise workflows.

JPMorgan Chase: Hiring Of Senior Dealmakers Signals Push Into AI And Technology Investment Banking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

JPMorgan Chase has hired two senior technology investment bankers from Bank of America as part of a broader push to strengthen its position in high-growth sectors, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors, according to a Reuters report.

GTCR: Acquisition Of Fiduciary Trust Company Completed With Doris Meister Appointed Executive Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

GTCR announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fiduciary Trust Company, a Boston-based private wealth manager and trust company serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. As part of the transaction, Doris Meister has been appointed Executive Chair, partnering with CEO Austin Shapard to drive the company’s long-term growth strategy.

L2 Aviation: Acquisition Of Advance Aero Expands Manufacturing Capabilities And Vertical Integration Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

L2 Aviation announced that it has acquired Advance Aero, a move aimed at strengthening its vertical integration capabilities and enhancing support for aircraft installation and kitting operations.

Kipu Health: Acquisition Of Team Recovery Technologies Expands Behavioral Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Kipu Health announced that it has acquired Team Recovery Technologies, expanding its platform with advanced alumni engagement and patient connection tools designed to improve long-term recovery outcomes and provider performance.

Johnson & Johnson To Acquire Atraverse Medical To Expand Cardiac Ablation Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Johnson & Johnson announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atraverse Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on next-generation left-heart access and radiofrequency technology. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

HOF Capital: Consortium To Acquire Porsche’s Stake In Bugatti Rimac And Rimac Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

HOF Capital announced that it is leading a consortium to acquire Porsche’s equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group, marking a significant shift in ownership of one of the most prominent high-performance automotive partnerships. The transaction, signed on April 24, remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close before the end of 2026.

Ace Green Recycling: $32 Million PIPE Financing Secured To Support SPAC Merger And Battery Recycling Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Ace Green Recycling and Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II announced a $32 million private investment in public equity financing to support their proposed business combination, with the combined entity expected to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker AGXI upon completion of the transaction.

Betterness: $2.5 Million Raised To Launch Voice-First Autonomous AI Life Coaching Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Betterness, an AI-driven health and wellness platform, announced that it has raised $2.5 million in seed funding and launched Bett-i, a fully autonomous voice-first AI life-coaching system. The funding will support the company’s efforts to build agentic infrastructure for the global health and wellness industry and expand its product ecosystem.

Crewline AI: $7.1 Million Raised To Automate Construction Equipment Starting With Autonomous Rollers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Crewline AI, a construction technology startup focused on autonomous heavy equipment, announced that it has raised $7.1 million in seed funding led by Initialized Capital and Nebular. The company is developing self-driving systems for construction machinery, beginning with rollers, to address persistent labor shortages across the industry.

10x Science: $4.8 Million Raised To Build AI Platform For Molecular Protein Characterization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

10x Science, an artificial intelligence company focused on molecular-level protein characterization, announced that it has raised $4.8 million in seed funding led by Initialized Capital, with participation from Y Combinator, Civilization Ventures, Founder Factor, and a group of strategic angel investors. The round was oversubscribed and will support the company’s efforts to scale its platform and expand partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem.