International
Edition 66 · Week 46
EDITION
HOT SELLER THIS WEEK
- Qualifications Wales is seeking a specialist provider to deliver a leadership and management development programme for Welsh Government sponsored organisations. The opportunity is valued at approximately £330,000, with submissions due by 16 November 2026. HPC could introduce training companies, management consultants, leadership specialists and professional education providers interested in securing public sector contracts.
- China and Turkey have signed a preliminary agreement covering approximately $15bn of investment in solar and wind power projects across Turkey. The proposed developments could deliver 7GW of renewable generation, alongside energy storage and electricity transmission infrastructure. HPC could identify solar equipment manufacturers, wind turbine suppliers, engineering contractors, battery storage companies and international investors interested in participating in the projects.
- London-based banking technology company Griffin has secured $20m in Series B investment led by Octagon Partners, with participation from existing investors. The funding will support the expansion of its banking infrastructure, including payment cards and stablecoin services. Griffin already provides banking services to more than 80 businesses. HPC could introduce financial institutions, payment technology companies, compliance specialists, institutional investors and international fintech partners interested in its expanding platform.
- The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland is seeking a strategic supplier for a professional services contract estimated at £8m. The requirement covers business analysis, technology consultancy, programme management and wider professional support for the department and associated public bodies. The submission deadline is 7 December 2026. HPC could identify specialist consultancies, technology companies and international service providers interested in forming a bidding consortium or securing subcontracting opportunities.
- US healthcare technology company Zus Health has secured $33m in new funding to develop its artificial intelligence powered clinical infrastructure. Its platform helps healthcare organisations organise patient information and improve clinical workflows. The investment reflects growing demand for technology that makes healthcare services more efficient. HPC could introduce hospitals, private healthcare groups, medical software suppliers, clinical data specialists and international healthcare investors interested in partnerships and expansion.
- Historic England has published a procurement opportunity for a new applicant tracking system to support its recruitment activities. The contract is valued at approximately £140,000, with submissions due on 14 November 2026. HPC could identify recruitment technology providers, HR software companies, applicant management specialists and implementation consultants interested in supplying public sector organisations.
- Swedish security and entrance solutions group ASSA ABLOY has agreed to acquire Brazilian manufacturer Rometal, which produces aluminium door systems, cabinet doors and related fittings. Rometal employs approximately 500 people and generated around BRL 332m in sales during 2025. The acquisition will strengthen ASSA ABLOY's manufacturing and distribution presence in Brazil. HPC could identify machinery suppliers, component manufacturers, logistics companies and industrial service providers that may benefit from the enlarged operation.
- German energy group RWE and investment firm KKR have established a joint venture to develop the Vanguard West and Vanguard East offshore wind projects in the UK. The developments represent an investment of approximately £12bn and will deliver around 2.8GW of electricity generating capacity, enough to power approximately three million homes. Construction offshore is expected to begin in 2027. HPC could introduce marine engineering contractors, turbine suppliers, electrical infrastructure companies, specialist equipment manufacturers and institutional investors interested in the supply chain.
- North Tyneside Borough Council is seeking a supplier for a legal case management technology system valued at approximately £200,000. The project will support the council's legal operations through improved case administration and digital management. HPC could identify legal software developers, technology consultants, document management providers and specialist implementation companies interested in supplying local authorities.
- US pharmaceutical company PAI Pharma has agreed to acquire Nexus Pharmaceuticals, adding specialist sterile injectable medicines to its existing product portfolio. The transaction will strengthen its position in hospital medicines and pharmaceutical manufacturing. HPC could identify pharmaceutical manufacturers, packaging suppliers, specialist distributors, contract manufacturing organisations and other healthcare businesses that may be suitable for acquisition or strategic partnerships.
- The UK Food Standards Agency has published an opportunity valued at approximately £100,000 for further analysis of food crime activity. The work involves developing additional case studies and assessing the effectiveness of existing enforcement activity. HPC could introduce market research agencies, data analytics companies, investigative consultants and specialist research organisations interested in public sector research contracts.
- UK technology startup Tano has raised $4m in seed investment led by Cherry Ventures to develop an artificial intelligence platform connecting advertisers with digital creators. Its technology aims to improve how brands identify creators, manage campaigns and measure advertising performance. HPC could introduce advertising agencies, media groups, international brands, digital marketing specialists and potential distribution partners interested in commercialising the platform.
- A 99-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, has been sold to an out-of-state investor for approximately $18.5m. The transaction highlights continued investment activity in the US hotel property market. HPC could identify hotel owners considering a sale, hospitality investment funds, property developers, hotel management companies and international investors seeking opportunities in the American accommodation sector.
- UK-based autonomous systems company UFORCE has secured approximately $700m in Series A investment from backers including Valor Equity Partners and the UK National Wealth Fund. The funding will support the development and expansion of autonomous aerial systems and related technology. HPC could identify aerospace manufacturers, engineering contractors, component suppliers, defence technology businesses and international investors interested in the expanding autonomous systems market.
- Israeli technology company Edelbyte has raised $70m in Series A funding led by Sequoia Capital and Quiet Capital. The company is developing a unified data platform designed to support search, analytics and artificial intelligence applications. The investment will help expand product development and commercial operations. HPC could introduce cloud infrastructure providers, enterprise software companies, data management specialists, technology distributors and international corporate customers.
- Swedish hospitality group Scandic Hotels has completed its approximately €500m acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group's hotel operations across the UK and Ireland. The transaction adds 57 hotels to Scandic's portfolio and significantly expands its presence in the European hospitality market. HPC could identify hotel suppliers, furniture manufacturers, hospitality technology providers, property investors and specialist service companies interested in working with the enlarged group.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities and Training Providers Seek Partners to Fund AI Labs as Chip Leadership Changes
AI chip stocks have swung sharply 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 Closes Slightly Lower as Traders Price an 81% Chance of a December Fed Hike
US stocks ended Thursday a little lower, with Nvidia down 4.34% on the day its chief executive resigned, while Cisco, Applied Materials and Cerebras all reported strong results after the close. 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.
Fed Speakers Collins and Bowman Take the Stage Today as Rate Hike Bets Build
Both speak this afternoon, after a hotter than expected inflation report earlier 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.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns After 33 Years and CFO Colette Kress Becomes Interim CEO
Huang stepped down from the top job and the board with immediate effect on 12 November, following weeks of reports about his personal conduct and an internal investigation. Kress will keep her finance role while she leads the company. Employers are rethinking leadership, succession 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 Posts Record Quarterly Revenue of $10.41 Billion, Up 53%
The chip equipment maker beat the $10.30 billion forecast and earned an adjusted $4.16 a share against $4.05 expected, helped by demand for AI chips. 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.
With AI infrastructure spending still running hot and oil near $90, developers are looking for equity, debt and long term customers.
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.
Nvidia Faced an Internal Investigation and Reported FBI Scrutiny Before Its CEO Resigned
The board hired a former acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York to look into the matter, and reports said Huang also faced an FBI investigation. Companies need clear advice on governance, disclosure and national security risks.
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.
Nvidia Names Harvey Jones Its First Board Chair and Starts a Search for a Permanent CEO
The board will consider internal and external candidates while Kress serves as interim chief executive. 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.
US Producer Prices Are Forecast to Rise 0.4% Today After a 1.3% Jump in September
The October PPI lands at 8:30am Eastern, with core prices expected to rise 0.3% after a 0.7% rise last month. 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 Rate Hike Worries Grow
With a December Fed hike widely expected, 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.
Cerebras Reports Record Revenue, Raises Its Forecast and Jumps Up to 18% After Hours
The AI chip company lifted its 2026 revenue guidance to between $940 million and $960 million, above the $887 million analysts expected. 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 Beats Forecasts With $18.52 Billion in Revenue and Raises Its Full Year Outlook
Revenue rose 24% and adjusted earnings of $1.40 a share beat the $1.33 expected, and Cisco lifted its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $74.8 to $75.8 billion and earnings to $5.47 to $5.53 a share. 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 Fuel Stay in Focus
With rate hike worries rising and oil near $90, 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.