International
Edition 62 · Week 42
EDITION
HOT SELLER THIS WEEK
- On 16 October BorboletaPro, a provider of professional lash and brow products and training, bought Dulce Lash Artistry. It also became a preferred education partner of a major beauty education brand. If you want to buy or partner with a training business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- On 16 October Pennpetro Energy signed a heads of agreement to take over ICENERGY, a Canadian company that turns waste wood into fuel pellets to replace coal. The deal is all shares, and a fundraising is planned alongside it. On 15 October a developer also revealed a 1.3 gigawatt solar farm with batteries near King's Lynn, with a claimed £25bn of investment. If you want to invest in either, contact HPC Consultancy.
- The Indian government approved the sale on 14 October at 81 rupees a share, a total of 52,878 crore rupees. Fairfax plans to merge Digit Insurance and IIFL Capital into the bank, and the deal still needs regulator approval. If you want to invest alongside or help with the follow on work, contact HPC Consultancy. Two M&A advisory firms, one in Luxembourg at 325,000 dollars and one in Florida selling 90 percent for 7.5 million dollars, are also available through HPC.
- 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.
- On 16 October Parkview Health signed an agreement to acquire Ovation Healthcare, which provides shared services to community hospitals across the US. If you want to buy or invest in a similar healthcare services business, 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. Both appeared on the marketplace in early October. If you want to buy a recruitment or HR business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- In October BHP bought a 32 percent stake in the Canadian copper developer Faraday Copper in a share deal worth about 658 million dollars. In the same month Cardinal Infrastructure bought the Florida construction firm Hughes Brothers for 357 million dollars. Mines and construction firms like these need equipment, contractors and transport partners. If you supply these industries or want a similar deal, 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.
- 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. Both are still live on the marketplace. If you want to buy a compliance business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A filing dated 15 October shows Hong Kong listed Cityhill will buy 69 percent of AOMI Corporation for up to 91.1 million dollars. Separately, a Zimbabwean group is asking shareholders to approve the sale of its half of the famous Victoria Falls Hotel partnership for 15 million dollars. If you want to bid for a 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. All three were live on the marketplace in October. If you want to buy a research business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- Bauer Media is acquiring eisbach.media, the German digital out of home advertising arm of Goldbach, and the board approved the deal on 17 October. Terms were not disclosed. If you want to buy a similar advertising business, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A European landlord agreed to sell its whole Czech business, a Prague portfolio worth €313m, with closing expected within weeks. Three large London developments also secured £2.02bn of financing this week, led by £1.5bn for King's Cross Central. If you want to take part in similar property deals or supply the building work, contact HPC Consultancy.
- A new fund backed by a private investor and a state development agency launched this week 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.
- On 16 October ASSA ABLOY agreed to sell the PKI unit of its HID division, which covers digital identity and encryption, to Vista Equity Partners. The same day CSL Group bought the US eSIM connectivity company SIMPL Wireless, and a Virginia firm that rents out graphics chip computing power raised about 33 million dollars. If you want to buy a similar technology business or supply the data centre build, contact HPC Consultancy.
- 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. Builders, furniture suppliers and operators will be needed. If you want to supply the projects or buy a similar hotel, contact HPC Consultancy.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities Seek Partners for AI Research as Investors Brace for Big Tech Earnings
Meta, Tesla and chipmakers report results this week, and investors want to know if all the spending on AI can really pay off. Universities and training providers still need AI labs, safe digital campuses and shared computing power, so they are looking for partners to help 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.
Pandora Opens the World's Biggest Fine Jewellery Factory in Vietnam and Aims to Pollute Less
Pandora says its giant new factory in Vietnam will help it make more jewellery while creating less pollution. Businesses everywhere are under pressure to prove their sustainability claims are real, so green projects 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 $20 million.
Nasdaq Falls 4.48% in a Week as AI Debt and Chip Worries Hit Tech Shares
For the week, the Nasdaq closed at 26,140.03, the S&P 500 fell 1.95% to 7,659.44 and the Dow slipped 0.67% to 52,002.41. Gold climbed 0.67% to $4,198.20 an ounce. The Federal Reserve is in a quiet period before its next meeting on 28 October. Banks, funds and wealth managers are looking for partners to manage 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 $100 million.
The US President stepped back from tariffs that would have doubled the cost of many Indian goods, just ahead of the deadline. Separate reports say Trump has halted Russia sanctions. Governments are rewriting trade and security rules fast, which creates demand for partners on trade, infrastructure and digital 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 $200 million.
Bangladesh Drugmaker Renata Reports a 64% Profit Jump on Better Efficiency
Renata says its profit rose 64% thanks to better day to day operations and management. Drug makers, hospitals and health tech firms are raising money to grow and want 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 $30 million.
Forecasts point to the UK jobless rate climbing to 5%, its highest since March, with pay growth including bonuses easing to 3.8%, the slowest since 2020. Employers are rethinking hiring, training and recruitment 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 $10 million.
Paris Motor Show: Renault and Citroën Unveil Electric Concepts Inspired by Classic Cars
Two of France's best known carmakers showed electric concept cars that borrow looks from their classic models. Carmakers and their suppliers are looking for factory space, finance and technology partners to build electric vehicles at scale.
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.
President Mirziyoyev met foreign investors at the Energy Sector Investors' Council in Tashkent, while the US oil benchmark was around $95.78 a barrel on Friday. Developers of power, solar, storage and fuel projects are lining up money and buyers.
HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $150 million.
Trump Halts Russia Sanctions, Adding New Uncertainty for Compliance Teams
Headlines on 18 October say the US President has halted Russia sanctions. Banks, traders and shipping firms need clear advice on sanctions, screening and reporting rules.
HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $20 million.
Jio Platforms IPO Takes Centre Stage as Indian Markets Open a Busy Earnings Week
India's Nifty posted a second weekly gain after eight weeks of losses, led by IT stocks, and the planned Jio Platforms IPO is a key focus. Markets will be shut on 20 October for Dussehra. Companies, banks and funds are looking for deals, listings and exits.
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.
Cost of Living Anger Sweeps Europe With 550,000 on Streets as French Luxury Stores Are Looted
Protests over rising prices turned violent in several French cities on Saturday, with shops including Hermès and Apple hit by looters. Brands and retailers need better data on how shoppers feel and what they will spend.
HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $15 million.
Analysts expect earnings of $0.82 per share and revenue of about $12.9 billion, and the call starts at 4.45pm Eastern. Streaming platforms, studios and creators are looking for investors and distribution partners.
HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $30 million.
The NAHB Housing Market Index is forecast at 31 for October, down from 32, and September housing starts and building permits arrive on 20 October. Developers and investors are looking for 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 $80 million.
With the Nasdaq down 4.48% on the week, startups that depend on AI funding are watching how Meta, Tesla and chipmakers report. Founders are looking for their 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 $20 million.
Meta, Tesla and Chipmakers Report This Week in a Big Test of the AI Trade
Meta, Tesla, Lam Research and Texas Instruments will show whether AI spending can still support tech shares, and S&P 500 companies are expected to post third quarter earnings growth of more than 30%. Data centre firms, chipmakers and cloud providers are looking for money 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 $150 million.
Lyon Tourism Office Set on Fire During Cost of Living Protests in France
A tourism office in Lyon was set ablaze as protests spread across French cities. Hotels, tour operators and airlines are looking for fresh capital, new partners and buyers as travel plans change.
HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $50 million.