International
Edition 64 · Week 44
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- Bedrock Robotics has raised $600 million at a valuation of about $4.1 billion to expand autonomous technology for excavators and other construction equipment. Its technology is already being used on active construction sites. HPC can source construction technology, engineering and automation companies that need investment or international partners.
- Finnish company Volare has opened an industrial scale facility that converts food industry waste into insect protein and has raised €7.1 million to expand the business. The model combines waste reduction with alternative food production. HPC can source circular economy, recycling, food waste and sustainable manufacturing businesses for investors and strategic buyers.
- Nevis Wealth has raised $70 million in Series B funding for an AI platform that helps financial advisers manage clients, financial planning and administrative work. The investment shows strong demand for technology that can make wealth management more efficient. HPC can source fintech, wealth management software and financial advisory businesses for investors and larger financial groups.
- AI is changing the way cybercrime operates, increasing demand for businesses that can protect organisations from automated attacks and new security threats. One cybersecurity startup has raised $15 million to develop technology designed to fight AI driven cybercrime. HPC can source cybersecurity companies that can work with governments, defence contractors and major organisations.
- HealthSpan Partners has agreed to acquire Surgery Partners for approximately $5.7 billion, creating a major outpatient surgical care platform with more than 200 locations across the United States. The deal shows continued investor interest in healthcare businesses with established facilities and recurring demand. HPC can source private healthcare groups, clinics, surgical centres and medical service businesses for strategic buyers and investors.
- Colare has raised $2.5 million to develop AI powered technology that tests engineering candidates using real world technical simulations. The growth of specialist AI recruitment tools shows how companies are looking for better ways to identify skilled workers. HPC can source recruitment firms, assessment platforms and specialist workforce businesses for larger HR groups and investors.
- Tractian has raised $130 million at a valuation of about $1.4 billion to expand its AI technology for factories and other asset heavy industries. Its technology helps companies monitor equipment and identify maintenance problems. HPC can source industrial software, predictive maintenance, engineering and manufacturing technology businesses for international buyers.
- Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley have announced a $63 billion financing structure to support AI computing capacity using Broadcom technology for Anthropic. The deal highlights the enormous capital requirement for chips, networking and data centre infrastructure. HPC can source data centre sites, power projects, GPU infrastructure and technology suppliers seeking major investors.
- The rapid growth of AI systems is increasing the need for businesses that can manage cybersecurity, privacy, data protection and technology risk. Companies developing tools against AI enabled cybercrime are attracting fresh investment, creating opportunities for specialist compliance and security providers. HPC can source cybersecurity, risk management and regulatory technology businesses for investors and larger professional services groups.
- EQT has agreed an all stock acquisition of Range Resources valued at more than $50 billion, creating a major transaction in the US energy market. The deal shows that large investors continue to use M&A to build scale in strategic energy assets. HPC can identify smaller energy, infrastructure and industrial businesses that could become acquisition targets for larger groups.
- QuantrolOx has raised €12 million to develop technology that automates the tuning of quantum computers. As quantum computing develops, specialist businesses that provide testing, optimisation and technical data are becoming increasingly important. HPC can source deep tech, analytics and specialist research companies for investors and technology groups.
- Stagwell has acquired Freestar, a digital advertising technology company that helps publishers increase revenue from their online content. The transaction shows continued consolidation between media groups and advertising technology companies. HPC can source digital publishers, advertising technology firms, media agencies and customer data businesses for larger international buyers.
- Vornado Realty Trust has lined up $3.3 billion of construction financing for its 350 Park Avenue development in New York. The transaction highlights the continued availability of large scale capital for high quality property developments. HPC can source development sites, commercial property projects and construction opportunities that need international investment.
- UK startup Nous has raised $17 million to expand its AI platform, which helps households manage bills and everyday spending. The company plans to expand internationally and add new features. HPC can source fast growing AI and fintech startups that are looking for investors, strategic partners or international expansion opportunities.
- Unconventional AI has agreed to acquire Israeli AI chipmaker NeuReality to improve the efficiency of AI computing. The transaction shows how AI companies are increasingly buying specialist hardware and semiconductor businesses rather than developing every technology internally. HPC can source AI hardware, semiconductor, cloud and software businesses for technology groups and investors.
- Coaching Inn Group has announced plans to invest £8 million to £10 million during 2027 to refurbish its hotels, add rooms and acquire more properties. The group is also developing a new customer loyalty platform. HPC can source independent hotels, coaching inns, leisure properties and hospitality businesses that could be acquired or introduced to growing hotel groups.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities and Training Providers Seek Partners to Fund AI Labs and Shared Computing
Demand for AI skills keeps growing, but labs, safe digital campuses and computing power are expensive. Universities and training providers are looking for partners who can share that 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 $15 million.
The Philippine mall group avoided about 5.8 million kilowatt hours of grid electricity between April and June 2026 through energy efficiency and conservation. Projects that cut emissions 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 $10 million.
Battered Peso Sinks to a New Low Near 64 per Dollar as Diesel Prices Rise Again
The Philippine peso kept up its record slide on Tuesday, hitting 63.8 and edging towards 64 per dollar. 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 $80 million.
Under the plan reported on 27 October, customers could pick who supplies their electricity within five years. Governments are reshaping energy rules, which opens the door to public and private 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 $100 million.
Unilab also topped the pharma category in the Philippines' Best Employers 2026 list. Hospital operators, drug makers 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 $50 million.
Micron Faces a Labour Dispute Over Performance Bonuses, Echoing Samsung and SK Hynix
The chip maker is facing the same kind of row over performance related pay that hit its two Korean rivals. Employers are rethinking pay, hiring and retention.
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.
Some 151 companies report on Tuesday, 66 before the market opens and 85 after it closes. Manufacturers, miners and logistics firms are looking for finance, factory space and 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 $100 million.
Fuel prices keep climbing for drivers and businesses, while CMS Energy and CenterPoint Energy report earnings in the US today. Developers of power, solar 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.
Criminal Hubs Threaten Southeast Asia's Appeal to Investors, a New Report Warns
The report says organised crime centres in the region could scare off investors. Companies need clear advice on due diligence, sanctions and compliance.
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.
AI Company Anthropic Files for a Nasdaq Listing Expected to Be the Largest Ever
Korean media report that Anthropic, the company that makes Claude, has filed a registration statement for an IPO and that it could be the biggest in history, and all three major New York indices closed higher overnight. Companies, banks and funds are weighing listings, deals 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.
Taiwanese companies are eyeing the Philippine food market. Brands and retailers want clear data on what shoppers are buying and why.
HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $10 million.
NDTV Plans Another 800 Crore Rupee Fundraise as Second Quarter Loss Hits 63.51 Crore Rupees
The Indian broadcaster posted revenue of 129.47 crore rupees, and it is planning to raise money again barely a year after a 396.49 crore rupee rights issue. Separately, Sony Pictures Networks India has launched its Tamil channel Sony VIZHA on Astro in Malaysia. Media firms 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 $25 million.
The tower and digital infrastructure group reports with 150 other companies today. 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 $60 million.
Pay and Go Expands Its Nationwide Reach With Watsons, TGP and Premium Bikes
The Philippine payments startup is adding more shops and brands to its network. 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 $10 million.
KOSPI Jumps About 4% as Chip Shares Surge and South Korea's Economy Beats Forecasts
Samsung Electronics rose more than 4% and SK Hynix more than 5%, and third quarter growth came in at 1.0%, over three times the Bank of Korea's August forecast. 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.
The hotel and cruise groups report before the market opens. Hotels, airlines and tour operators are looking for fresh capital, new partners and buyers.
HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $40 million.