International
Edition 62 · Week 42
EDITION
HOT SELLER THIS WEEK
- An education consultancy in Leicester is for sale, and a consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is selling a partial stake. In the US, a renovated and accredited childcare centre in Houston is listed at 2.4 million dollars, with cash flow of about 330,000 dollars a year. If you want to buy any of these, contact HPC Consultancy and we will arrange the introduction.
- A developer revealed on 15 October a 1.3 gigawatt solar farm with battery storage near King's Lynn, paired with a data centre of up to 1 gigawatt. The developer claims £25bn of total investment, with a planning application due in April. If you are an investor, power buyer or equipment supplier who wants to be involved early, contact HPC Consultancy.
- An M&A advisory company in Luxembourg is listed at 325,000 dollars, with yearly sales of about 750,000 dollars and profit margins of 30 to 40 percent. A larger advisory firm in Florida is selling 90 percent for 7.5 million dollars, on yearly sales of about 4.8 million. If you want to add an advisory business to your group, contact HPC Consultancy to discuss either one.
- On 16 October the Uruguayan government agreed a 500 megawatt data centre campus with a developer, backed by 350 megawatts of solar and run under the country's free trade zone rules. The campus will need cloud tenants, cooling suppliers and solar partners. If your business fits one of those roles, contact HPC Consultancy for an introduction.
- A telemedicine company in Elgin is listed at 800,000 dollars, with about 144,000 dollars of yearly sales and a 40 percent margin. A fully licensed, ready to run home care agency in East Hartford is also on offer, along with a remote health insurance company in Long Beach that has over 300 active customers. To find out more about any of these, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A recruitment agency in Varanasi that places doctors with hospitals and clinics is for sale, earning fees of over 50,000 rupees per placement. A HR consulting company in Bengaluru, which builds technology teams for banks, retailers and logistics firms, is also listed. If you are looking to buy a recruitment or HR business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A staffing company in Klaipeda that supplies heavy goods drivers to business clients is for sale, with sales of about 1.39 million euros last year and about 801,000 euros so far this year. In Kansas City, a long established transport business with loyal customers is listed at 499,000 dollars. If you want to buy a logistics or transport business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- On 16 October a Goldman Sachs led debt package worth 200 million dollars was reported for a 40 megawatt AI data centre in Alabama, with the first phase due in December 2026. The project still needs builders, power equipment and chip suppliers. If you supply any of these, contact HPC Consultancy and we will put you in front of the right people.
- A consultancy in Ranchi that handles registration and compliance for charities and start ups is listed, run by accountants, company secretaries and lawyers. A Bengaluru firm that checks identities and risk for banks and lenders, with over twenty years of history, is also on the market. If you want to buy a compliance business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A listed Zimbabwean retail and property group is asking shareholders to approve the sale of its 50 percent share in the famous Victoria Falls Hotel partnership to its partner African Sun. If you want to bid for this stake or help finance a bid, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A market research company in London is for sale, alongside another in Kuala Lumpur. A Bengaluru firm that serves US and European clients is listed at 210,000 dollars, with yearly sales of about 137,000 dollars and a 15 percent margin. If you want to buy a research business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A PR agency in Sofia is listed at 1.74 million dollars, with yearly sales of about 2.23 million and a 9 percent margin. A full service branding and marketing agency in Chennai, with over fifty clients, is asking 260,000 dollars. If you want to buy either business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A European landlord has agreed to sell its whole Czech business, a Prague portfolio worth €313m, with closing expected within weeks. Separately, a commercial retail property in Richmond Hill, Ontario, added on 14 October, is priced at 10 million dollars. Three large London developments also secured £2.02bn of financing this week, led by £1.5bn for King's Cross Central, so contractors and suppliers will be needed. To take part in any of these, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A new fund backed by a private investor and a state development agency launched yesterday to finance regional internet and data centre projects in Brazil. It is looking for more investors and more projects. If you want to invest or pitch a project, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A company that rents out graphics chip computing power in Virginia raised about 33 million dollars through a private placement to expand its data centres. It will need chips, cabling and cooling equipment. If you supply any of these, contact HPC Consultancy for an introduction.
- On 15 October a hotel group secured €215m of debt from a development bank and a Moroccan bank to grow its hotel portfolio in Morocco, so builders, furniture suppliers and operators will be needed. This week also saw a 331 bed hostel in Holland Park, London, sell, along with a 164 room Holiday Inn in Zurich and a 148 room hotel on Lake Como, all with undisclosed prices. If you want to supply the Moroccan projects or buy a similar hotel, contact HPC Consultancy.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities Seek Partners to Fund AI Research as Investors Question the Cost of Compute
Market commentary this weekend is asking who really pays for the huge spending on AI, and warning that some demand may be propped up by venture money. Universities and training providers still need AI labs, safe digital campuses and shared computing power, so they are looking for partners who can share the cost.
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 $20 million.
Companies Look for Trusted Carbon and Green Finance Partners as Clean Energy Demand Grows
Businesses want to prove their green claims are real, so projects that cut emissions or restore nature are looking for verified buyers and investors.
HPC connects project developers with credible offset purchasers and impact investors, handles the deal structure and due diligence, and takes a 3% success fee on credit sales and offtake agreements of roughly $15 million.
Philippine Peso Hits a Record Low of 63.23 per Dollar as Traders Bet on a Fed Rate Hike
The peso touched a new record low on 17 October, while the main Philippine stock index rose 2.11% as bargain hunters stepped in and oil prices fell. Global stocks slipped on Friday as tech shares dropped, with the S&P 500 down 1.09% and the Nasdaq down 2.1%. Banks and investors are looking for partners to manage currency risk and raise fresh capital.
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 $60 million.
US Secretary of State Rubio Visits India From 17 to 22 October With Tariffs on the Agenda
Marco Rubio is due in Mumbai and Jamnagar, and the tariff on Indian goods stands at 18% after a framework agreed in February. Separately, Intel's chief executive said the US government has no policy of using its minority stake to steer the company's strategy. Governments are leaning on private partners for trade, technology and infrastructure projects.
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 $150 million.
Glaukos Shares Drop 13% to $150.63 in a Sharp Move for Medical Technology Stocks
Shares in the eye care company fell 13% on 16 October, valuing it at about $8.6 billion. Hospitals, device makers and health tech firms are raising money to grow and need partners they can trust.
HPC brokers acquisitions, equity raises and technology partnerships between healthcare operators and specialist investors. We take a 3% success fee on transactions of about $60 million.
Indian Employers Open Thousands of Apprentice and Teacher Roles Including 3,500 at Canara Bank
Canara Bank is recruiting 3,500 apprentices, SAIL is taking on 710 apprentices in Bhilai, and Jharkhand is advertising 7,299 para teacher posts. Large hiring drives like this create demand for training, screening and recruitment platforms.
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 $10 million.
Blue Origin is spending $330 million to launch its New Glenn rocket every week, while SpaceX wants permission for up to 456 Starship launches a year from Texas and is reportedly lining up about $40 billion of financing for AI chips. Manufacturers and suppliers across the space industry are looking for partners, equipment finance and factory space.
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 $120 million.
Philippine renewable energy firm ACEN has earmarked 3 billion pesos to support a solar park and battery storage in Palauig. Developers of solar, wind and storage projects are lining up money and buyers for their power.
HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $100 million.
Meta Recovers $25 Million of the $65 Million It Pledged to State Political Groups, Filings Show
Campaign finance filings reviewed by the New York Times show Meta got back $25 million of the $65 million it had committed to four state focused super PACs for the 2026 midterms. Companies are tightening rules on political spending, disclosure and governance.
HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $15 million.
BHP Takes a 32% Stake in Faraday Copper in a Share Deal Worth About $658 Million
The mining giant is buying a 32% stake in Canada's Faraday Copper using shares rather than cash. Copart also completed its acquisition of ACV on 16 October at $10.50 per share, as buyers and sellers keep looking for deals in mining, technology and services.
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 $300 million.
Telecoms and retail brands are testing cheaper plans as households watch their spending, and they want clear data on what customers will actually pay for.
HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $15 million.
MyDearest, a Tokyo based XR content company, is buying Roblox game studio Moze and making it a wholly owned subsidiary from 16 October. Game studios, creators and media brands are looking for investors and distribution partners to reach more fans.
HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $12 million.
DMCI Homes Partners With Pag IBIG Fund to Widen Housing Access in the Philippines
DMCI Homes is teaming up with the Pag IBIG housing fund to help more Filipinos buy a home, while a Manulife property fund is expanding into infrastructure and natural resources. Developers and investors are seeking land, joint venture partners and long term funding.
HPC connects developers with funders, landowners and offtake partners, and structures the joint ventures. We take a 2% success fee on projects of around $50 million.
Indian Family Offices Raise AI Startup Bets by Nearly 50% to $760 Million This Year
Money from Indian family offices and angel investors going into AI companies at home and abroad has climbed to about $760 million, and at least six Indian built firms are now worth more than $1 billion. Founders are looking for the next funding round or a smart exit.
HPC brokers funding rounds and acquisitions between startups and investors. Our fee is 3% of capital raised on rounds of about $25 million.
Google Launches Universal Cart in Search and Gemini With Agent Checkout in the US
Shoppers in the US can now fill one cart across Google Search and Gemini and let an AI agent handle checkout. Retailers, payment firms and software companies are looking for partners and funding to get ready for shopping run by AI agents.
HPC brokers capacity deals, joint ventures and infrastructure financings between operators and investors. Our success fee is 2.5% on transactions of about $80 million.
IndiGo and Akasa Air Suspend Saudi Flights After an Attack on Riyadh Airport
IndiGo has paused its Saudi flights until 24 October, Akasa Air has suspended Riyadh flights until 24 October and Jeddah flights until 21 October, and Air India has paused flights until 20 October. Airlines, hotels and tour operators are looking for fresh capital, new partners and buyers as routes change.
HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $40 million.