International
Edition 66 · Week 46
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- International M&A advisory firm Marktlink has announced the completion of two transactions in the UK industrial services market, highlighting continued consolidation among specialist businesses. The deals create opportunities for further investment and expansion across the sector. HPC could identify engineering companies, industrial service providers and business owners considering a sale, merger or investment partnership.
- Chinese technology company Fushi Technology has been listed among companies announcing a $60m funding round on 12 November 2026. The investment highlights continued demand for technology businesses across the Chinese market. HPC could identify manufacturing partners, technology distributors, investors and international businesses interested in partnerships or expansion into Asian markets.
- Global investment bank Houlihan Lokey has acquired Vicente & Partners, a specialist advisory firm focused on beauty, personal care and pet health businesses. The acquisition brings nine financial professionals into Houlihan Lokey's London office and strengthens its consumer investment banking capabilities across Europe and the United States. HPC could identify specialist advisory firms, boutique investment banks and business owners seeking acquisition or investment opportunities in the consumer sector.
- Chinese biotechnology company Eli Radiopharma has raised approximately $60m in Series A funding led by Huagai Capital and Bayland Capital. The investment will support the development of radiopharmaceutical treatments for cancer and neurological diseases, including preclinical research and early clinical development. HPC could introduce pharmaceutical manufacturers, clinical research organisations, specialist laboratories, medical equipment suppliers and international healthcare investors interested in China's growing biotechnology market.
- French space technology company Gama has raised €15m in seed funding from investors including Transition, Planet A, Draper Associates and Manta Ray. The company is developing deployable solar arrays for satellites and plans to establish its first production line while expanding its workforce. HPC could identify aerospace manufacturers, specialist engineering companies, satellite operators, component suppliers and international investors interested in the expanding commercial space industry.
- Chinese technology company Xixuan Chuangzhi has secured approximately $75m in funding, with investment led by GGV Capital and Matrix Partners China. The company is developing advanced computing chips designed to act as the processing systems behind intelligent robots. The funding will support research, product development and collaboration with robotics manufacturers. HPC could introduce semiconductor manufacturers, robotics companies, component suppliers and international technology investors seeking opportunities in China's artificial intelligence supply chain.
- Chinese semiconductor company Fushi Technology has completed a $60m Series C funding round backed by investors including Xintong Electronics, Jingce Electronics and Huarui Investment. The company develops advanced lidar receiver chips and 3D spatial sensing technology used in automotive systems and other intelligent devices. HPC could identify semiconductor manufacturers, automotive technology companies, component distributors and international investors interested in the growing artificial intelligence hardware market.
- Canadian engineering company AtkinsRéalis has signed an agreement with Turkish state-owned nuclear company TUNAS to undertake a feasibility study for a potential six-unit nuclear power station with approximately 4.5GW of capacity. The agreement includes engineering and financing planning, with the feasibility study expected to be completed by the end of 2027. HPC could introduce nuclear engineering contractors, specialist equipment manufacturers, construction companies, technical consultants and international infrastructure investors interested in Turkey's expanding energy programme.
- UK-based semiconductor startup Fractile has raised $720m in Series C funding at a reported valuation of $7bn. The investment was led by Thrive Capital, Founders Fund, Lightspeed and Redpoint, with participation from Google CapitalG, BlackRock and other investors. The company is developing specialised chips designed to make artificial intelligence systems faster and more energy efficient. HPC could identify semiconductor manufacturers, data centre operators, technology distributors, engineering partners and international investors seeking opportunities in the expanding AI infrastructure market.
- Dublin City Council in Ireland has published a procurement opportunity seeking up to three electrical wholesale suppliers for a framework agreement valued at approximately €9m over four years. The contract covers electrical equipment and supplies supporting public lighting, housing and building maintenance across the city. HPC could identify electrical equipment manufacturers, wholesale distributors, international suppliers and specialist procurement partners interested in entering the Irish public sector supply chain.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities and Training Providers Seek Partners to Fund AI Labs as the AI Trade Recovers
Chip shares bounced back this week, 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 Rate Hike Fears Linger
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 Rebounds as the S&P 500 Rises 1.31% and Semiconductor Funds Lead
The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 7,619.38, the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.60% to 25,466.19 and the Dow added 0.49% to 52,486.49, recovering much of last week's AI led rout. 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.
US Bond Market Reopens After Veterans Day as Investors Weigh December Hike Odds
Treasuries trade again on Thursday after Wednesday's holiday, following a hotter than expected inflation report this week. 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 weekly figure at 13:30 GMT is a quick read on whether layoffs are rising. 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.
Applied Materials Reports Today With Options Pricing a 10% Swing in Its Shares
The chip equipment maker guided to about $10.25 billion of revenue and earnings of $4.02 a share, and analysts expect revenue growth of about 51% from a year ago. Manufacturers 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.
Nebius Reports Before the Open as Investors Watch AI Infrastructure Growth and Debt
The AI cloud provider reports on Thursday morning, a day after fellow AI infrastructure names rallied on CoreWeave's results. 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.
Companies Tighten Rules on Disclosure, Tax and Governance as Regulators Watch Closely
With markets jumpy and a rate hike in play, firms need clear advice on reporting, tax and governance 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 $25 million.
With a December Fed hike widely expected, buyers and sellers are weighing the cost of borrowing before committing to deals.
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.
Investor Fear and Greed Index Stays in the Fear Zone at 37 Despite the Rebound
The sentiment gauge was unchanged on Wednesday even as the Nasdaq jumped about 400 points. 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.
Economists expect sales to slip from 3.99 million in September, with the figure due at 15:00 GMT. 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.
Investors will watch the AI chip company for updates on cloud revenue and its expanding computing capacity. 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.
Cisco Reports After the Close Following $9.3 Billion in AI Orders Last Year
Cisco guided to revenue of $18.0 to $18.2 billion and earnings of $1.32 to $1.34 a share, but its stock is down about 14.7% over 20 sessions and Morgan Stanley recently cut its rating to Equal Weight. 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.
Virgin Galactic Reports After the Close as Space Tourism Investors Watch
The space tourism company reports alongside Cisco, Applied Materials and Cerebras. 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.