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Infrastructure Investment•Jul 4, 2026•

BC Pitches $28B LNG Expansion to China

British Columbia's Premier David Eby engages PetroChina for the $28B LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion, seeking investment and trade solutions.

Jul 4, 2026•Private Equity•

LDC Recognized for Key Mid-Market Investments

LDC earns top honors at West Midlands Rainmakers Awards for strategic investments in Harper James and Frankham Group.

Jul 4, 2026•Start-up Funding•

Mistral AI Secures $3.5B at $23B Valuation

Mistral AI nears $3.5B funding at $23B valuation, solidifying its role as a European AI leader with enterprise focus.

Jul 4, 2026•IPO•

Caviar Giant Xunlong Lands $157M in Hong Kong IPO

Caviar giant Xunlong Technology secures $157M in Hong Kong IPO, marking the first public listing for a caviar producer globally. Backed by BlackRock, Barings, and Mirae Asset.

Jul 4, 2026•Real Estate Investment•

Syn Prop Tech Focuses on Core Assets Amidst Market Shifts

Syn Prop Tech prioritizes proximity to founder Elie Horn for expansion, focusing on core assets and R$61.6M in mall upgrades.

Jul 4, 2026•Infrastructure Investment•

ISA Energia Eyes $130M Equity Boost for Growth

ISA Energia Brasil SA is evaluating a potential 650 million Brazilian Reais ($130M USD) follow-on offering to fund growth and operations.

Jul 4, 2026•Private Credit•

Patria Fuels Brazil Real Estate with R$500M Credit Fund

Patria Investimentos launches a R$500 million real estate credit fund in Brazil to finance development amid capital scarcity, targeting 17% annual returns.

Jul 4, 2026•Start-up Funding•

Photonics Pioneer Institute Secures Funding for Advanced Manufacturing

Shaanxi Photonics Pioneer Institute secures new funding from Xi’an State-Owned Enterprise Reform Fund, CDB Sci-Tech Venture Capital, and CAS Star to advance photonic integration.

Jul 4, 2026•M&A•

Continental Sells ContiTech for €4B to Lone Star Funds

Continental AG divests its ContiTech division to Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion, completing its shift to a pure-play tire manufacturer.

Jul 4, 2026•IPO•

SK Hynix Aims for $29B Nasdaq Debut Amid AI Chip Demand

SK Hynix plans a massive $29 billion Nasdaq ADR listing on July 10, 2026, to fund AI chip expansion. Key players include BofA, Citi, Goldman, and JPM.

Jul 4, 2026•Start-up Funding•

OptoGuide Secures ¥100M for Mini Spectrometer Chips

OptoGuide Technology raises 100 million yuan in Pre-A funding to advance its miniaturized computational spectrometer chips, attracting major investors and industry partners.

Jul 4, 2026•Restructuring•

Homeplus Collapse Imperils MBK Partners' Legacy

MBK Partners' $5.7B Homeplus buyout falters as Seoul court ends rehabilitation, pushing retailer toward bankruptcy.

Jul 4, 2026•Start-up Funding•

Kling AI Secures $3B, Valued at $18B in Video AI Milestone

Kling AI, Kuaishou's video generation platform, secures $3B at $18B valuation, setting a new record for AI video models.

Jul 4, 2026•Start-up Funding•

Crusoe Eyes $3B Raise at $30B Valuation

AI data center specialist Crusoe Inc. is reportedly seeking $3 billion in new funding, potentially valuing the company at $30 billion.

Jul 4, 2026•Real Estate Investment•

Italian Real Estate Sees Active Investment

Italian real estate sees significant activity as BauMont Real Estate Capital acquires an outlet village and Boxengo.it Self Storage secures major financing.

Jul 4, 2026•Fundraising•