International

Universities in the US, Europe and Asia are looking for partners to fund AI research laboratories, secure digital campuses and shared computing capacity, as investor doubts about AI spending put the economics of compute under closer scrutiny.

HPC acts as the broker between these institutions and technology vendors, education investors and research funders. We structure and negotiate the partnership, and earn a success fee of 3% on a transaction value of about $40 million.

Power inverters are central to the global clean electricity boom, and reliance on Chinese suppliers is triggering security concerns in Europe and North America. Solar, storage and grid developers are looking for alternative equipment suppliers and green finance.

HPC brokers supply agreements and partnerships between clean energy developers, alternative manufacturers and impact investors, and takes a 3% success fee on transactions of roughly $50 million.

Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index fell more than 10% after MSCI said the country's emerging market classification was no longer appropriate, while Fed Chair Warsh declined to signal an October hike or hold. Global hedge funds suffered steep losses this week from the unwinding of AI bets, with Asia-focused funds hit hardest, and South Korea's Kospi rose 2.1% to 5,668.05 as markets stabilised.

HPC introduces investors to banks, asset managers and wealth firms and arranges minority stake sales and joint ventures. Our fee is 2.5% of closed transaction value, on deals of about $200 million.

China is considering new export controls on artificial intelligence technologies, while its finance minister met the EU economy commissioner, ECB President Lagarde and the Eurogroup president. Governments are reshaping trade and technology policy, creating demand for public-private infrastructure and digital partnerships.

HPC matches infrastructure sponsors, contractors and lenders with qualifying public-private partnership opportunities, supports bid positioning, and earns a 2% success fee on financed projects of around $300 million.

Hospital operators, diagnostic providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and health-tech firms across Europe, Asia and the Americas are raising capital to expand specialist capacity, consolidate practices and connect patient records.

HPC brokers acquisitions, equity raises and technology partnerships between healthcare operators and specialist investors. We take a 3% success fee on transactions of about $100 million.

Spain's Labour Ministry is preparing a minimum wage increase of around 5% for 2027, with the labour minister seeking approval before the November 29 general election. Employers across Europe are reassessing workforce planning, training and recruitment platform partnerships.

HPC brokers the sale and merger of recruitment, training and talent platforms, and introduces workforce providers to large employers. Our fee is 3.5% of deal value on transactions near $25 million.

Hitachi has announced a $479 million plan to build a transformer insulation factory in London, Ontario, while struggling Chinese electric vehicle makers push back against the dominant battery maker CATL with their own products. Manufacturers and logistics firms are seeking tenants, equipment financing and technology partners.

HPC places manufacturers and logistics investors into industrial projects and arranges the joint venture or lease terms. We charge a 2.5% success fee on deals of around $150 million.

PetroChina is poised for a record year in trading profits, with its refineries outside China reaping bumper margins amid tight global fuel markets, while crude edged lower today on a stock release and shadow fleet reports. Energy developers, refiners and traders are lining up financing and offtake partners.

HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $500 million.

Taiwan plans to add advanced chips and AI servers to its controlled-export list, making prohibited shipments to China a criminal offence, while US AI task force discussions have focused on voluntary safeguards and security incident notifications rather than new rules. Technology firms need export control, sanctions and compliance support.

HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $30 million.

The chief executive of Cleveland-Cliffs has accused Canada of bullying and harassment over threats connected to its Stelco business. Strategic buyers, private equity funds and sovereign investors are pursuing carve-outs, acquisitions and exits across steel, energy and industrial sectors.

HPC sources targets, qualifies buyers and manages the process from first introduction to signing. Our fee is 2% of enterprise value on transactions of about $400 million.

Economists are debating why so-called supercore inflation is running hot, and dating app Bumble has gone from the doldrums to a stock market favourite. Retailers, consumer brands and platforms are acquiring or partnering with analytics firms to understand shifting consumer behaviour.

HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $30 million.

Tesla shares climbed on the reveal of its new Roadster, which can thrust itself into the air though buyers should not expect to drive it soon. Broadcasters, streaming platforms, production studios and creative agencies are looking for investors and distribution partners to scale globally.

HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $40 million.

CMHC has reported the annual pace of housing starts for September, and the Bank of Canada receives fresh data next week ahead of what could be a pivotal rate decision at the end of the month. Developers and institutional investors are seeking land, joint venture partners and long-term funding for housing, logistics and mixed-use schemes.

HPC connects developers with funders, landowners and offtake partners, and structures the joint ventures. We take a 2% success fee on projects of around $120 million.

Character.AI has filed for bankruptcy after Google took an unusual route to access it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Venture funds and corporate investors are re-examining growth-stage AI companies, while founders look for follow-on rounds and strategic exits.

HPC brokers funding rounds and acquisitions between startups and investors. Our fee is 3% of capital raised on rounds of about $50 million.

CoreWeave's slump drove a global rout in AI stocks, reflecting investor doubts about whether future revenue can keep pace with spending, and TSMC shares fell 0.8% despite record quarterly profits. Markets rebounded in Asia today, with Japan's Nikkei up 1.4% to 65,324.29. Data centre operators, chipmakers and cloud providers are looking for capital and anchor customers.

HPC brokers capacity deals, joint ventures and infrastructure financings between operators and investors. Our success fee is 2.5% on transactions of about $300 million.

Crude prices edged lower today while Iran-related tensions remain elevated, and gold is trading near $4,195 an ounce. Hotel groups, resort owners, airlines and tour operators are looking for refurbishment capital, new management partners and buyers.

HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $80 million.