International
Edition 65 · Week 45
EDITION
HOT SELLER THIS WEEK
- The Ministry of Defence has a £6.7 million opportunity for UBIQUITY FPV training, with bids due on 6 November. HPC can identify specialist drone training companies, simulation providers and defence education suppliers that could deliver the contract or work as subcontractors.
- Indian biomaterials company altM has raised $10.3 million in Series A funding to expand production of sustainable materials. HPC can connect the company with packaging manufacturers, industrial buyers, consumer brands and international distribution partners.
- Beacon Software has raised $50 million in Series C funding, with participation from General Catalyst, HarbourVest Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. HPC can identify financial institutions, fintech customers and technology partners interested in its growth and expansion.
- UK buyers have several opportunities closing today, including £80,000 for counter-drone testing, £6.7 million for drone training and £1.2 million for a medical equipment system. HPC can identify qualified suppliers and help them form partnerships to compete for public contracts.
- Healthcare startup Siggy has raised $6 million in seed funding to develop its mental health business. HPC can introduce healthcare providers, digital health distributors, investors and employers interested in expanding access to mental health services.
- UK startup Mindmax has raised £2.5 million in seed funding to develop technology for the future of work. HPC can introduce employers, recruitment companies, HR service providers and international partners that could help the business grow.
- UK based FluoRok has raised €26.6 million in Series A funding to scale its production of fluorochemicals. The materials have applications across several industrial sectors. HPC can identify chemical distributors, manufacturers, industrial customers and international supply chain partners.
- Dutch bank ING is offering a portfolio of around $500 million in data centre loans for sale, including financing linked to major US data centre operators. Bids of at least $10 million are reportedly due by 19 November. HPC can identify private credit funds, infrastructure investors and specialist lenders interested in acquiring the loan portfolio.
- Insurance technology company Kalepa has raised $75 million in Series B funding at a reported $470 million valuation. Its platform helps insurers with underwriting, pricing and portfolio management. HPC can introduce insurance companies, brokers and financial institutions seeking AI powered risk and compliance tools.
- Shield has agreed to acquire radar technology company Echodyne in a transaction valued at $5.3 billion. The deal is intended to expand its position in radar and counter-drone technology. HPC can identify specialist technology suppliers, defence industry partners and businesses that could become acquisition targets or suppliers.
- Ocient has raised $100 million as demand grows for AI agents and large scale data analytics. Its technology focuses on processing and analysing substantial amounts of business data. HPC can introduce enterprise customers, data providers and technology partners interested in advanced analytics.
- Sand.ai has secured $200 million in Series A funding to develop its media and gaming technology business. HPC can identify entertainment companies, gaming publishers, media distributors and commercial partners interested in new technology and international expansion.
- UK proptech company Supa has raised £21 million in seed funding to expand its AI powered property management platform. HPC can introduce property developers, landlords, estate agencies and building management companies looking to improve their operations through technology.
- Drone delivery company Zipline has secured $1.5 billion in investment as it expands its autonomous delivery network and commercial operations. HPC can identify retailers, healthcare organisations, logistics companies and government partners interested in drone delivery services.
- US startup Nyquis has raised $6.3 million in seed funding to develop technology that monitors electricity networks and identifies potential problems. Its system aims to help utilities improve reliability and make better use of existing infrastructure. HPC can introduce electricity providers, engineering firms and infrastructure investors.
- Commercial vehicle manufacturer Harbinger has raised $240 million to expand its business, including its work in electric and specialised commercial vehicles. HPC can identify fleet operators, transport companies, vehicle distributors and logistics businesses interested in new commercial vehicle partnerships.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities and Training Providers Seek Partners to Fund AI Labs as Tech Stocks Tumble
A sharp selloff in AI shares shows how nervous investors are about spending, but universities and training providers still need AI labs, safe digital campuses and shared computing power. They are looking for partners to 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 Markets Turn Volatile
Businesses need to prove their green claims are real, so projects that cut emissions or protect 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.
Wall Street Has Its Worst Session Since 2020 as the S&P 500 Falls 3.7% and the VIX Jumps 69%
AI related shares led the drop as investors feared tighter oversight of AI and data centre buildout after the midterms, and the VIX fear gauge rose to near 28. Gold gained about 1% as investors sought safety. 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.
Bank of England Raises Rates to 4% for the First Time in Over Three Years
Eight of the nine policymakers voted for the rise from 3.75% and one wanted a bigger move, and the bank is also set to sell government bonds bought under past quantitative easing. Sterling has a positive outlook after the hawkish decision. Governments and central banks are under pressure from high prices, 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 $150 million.
Global Healthcare Groups Seek Capital for Hospitals, Diagnostics and Digital Health
Hospital operators, drug makers and health tech firms around the world 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 $80 million.
The October report at 8:30am Eastern will show whether hiring recovers, with manufacturing payrolls previously up 9,000 and government payrolls down 17,000. Japan's strong pay growth keeps a December Bank of Japan hike in play. 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.
UBS Says About 30% of Planned 2028 US Data Centre Capacity Is at Risk From Construction Pauses
The bank's estimate points to delays in building the data centres that AI companies are counting on. Builders, equipment makers 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.
Microsoft Tightens Oversight of Some Nebius, IREN and Nscale Data Centre Projects
The software giant is looking more closely at several projects run by AI infrastructure providers. Developers of power, data centre 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 $250 million.
Investors are worried that the new balance of power in Washington could bring stricter rules for AI and data centre buildout. Companies need clear advice on technology rules, 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 $25 million.
CoreWeave's Five Year Credit Default Swap Widens to a Record as Borrowing Worries Grow
The cost of insuring against a default on the AI cloud company's debt hit a record. Companies, banks and funds are weighing 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.
Truist Calls the Tech Selloff a Buyers' Strike as Asian Chipmakers Plunge
The firm says investors have stopped buying tech shares as fears of tighter oversight grow. 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 $15 million.
Broadcasters, streamers and creators are looking for money and partners to reach bigger audiences across Asia and beyond.
HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $25 million.
Developers Seek Land, Partners and Long Term Funding as the Bank of England Hikes
With UK rates at 4% and yields elevated, developers and investors are looking for land, joint venture partners and patient 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 $80 million.
With the Nasdaq 100 down more than 5% in a day, startups 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.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the slide before Friday's open, while Qualcomm and Arm also fell. 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 $200 million.
Hotels, Airlines and Tour Operators Seek Capital as Rates and Oil Stay in Focus
With UK rates rising and oil volatile, travel firms 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.