Yesterday
Atomo Diagnostics in cash call following Lumos FDA decision
FDA approval was granted to Lumos on Friday, prompting Atomo to launch the cash call via an institutional placement.
NextDC ices $500m data centre bond deal after pricing disappoints
Shares fell more than 6 per cent after the Craig Scroggie-led company, the country’s largest listed operator, decided to push back its approach to debt markets.
Shield AI nabs $2.9b, underscoring demand for defence stocks
The company said it plans to use some of the proceeds to acquire Aechelon Technology, which develops tactical simulation software.
This Month
Vantage Point AM courts big super for Vietnam financial hub
The Singapore-headquartered investment manager met with superannuation funds in Melbourne this week to raise funds for Vietnam’s International Financial Centre.
BlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy powers up for buyer search
Akaysha’s big ambitions have required big-ticket spending, with the company raising hundreds of millions in debt to finance construction of its batteries.
Ex-KKR China heads negotiate to buy Vitaco, owner of Musashi, Nutra-Life
Barclays and Barrenjoey Capital Partners advised Primavera and Shanghai Pharmaceuticals while Lazard tended to DCP Capital.
Weebit Nano preps $100m cash call
The fundies were yet to receive the final terms and the joint lead manager line-up was yet to be finalised as of Thursday morning.
Tiny house maker Elsewhere Pods seeks cash after Bunnings debut
It is the third pre-fabricated buildings deal to cross Street Talk’s desk this year, as housing stock shortages and rising construction costs fuel sector growth.
Former Disney chairman’s VC firm backs Kiwi start-up
WndrCo, the $US2.8 billion venture capital fund founded by former Walt Disney Studios head Jeffrey Katzenberg, now owns 4.7 per cent of Partly.
Maas founder’s shares crossed via JPMorgan
Around 15 million shares in the company were crossed at $4.31 per share – a 14 per cent discount on the prior day’s $5 close price.
Hunting for hybrids in the shadow of the giants
In an increasingly uncertain market, Latitude Group has found a window, and the nerve to open it.
Firmus tees up non-deal roadshow around the globe ahead of IPO
The company’s management is scheduled to meet with potential investors across the US, UK and Asia, as well as make domestic pit stops.
Solaris IM locks in cornerstones for new LIC, L1 Gold returns slump
L1’s unlisted gold fund’s performance – 182.7 per cent net return since inception – has taken a hit over the past two weeks. But only L1 knows by how much.
Drone maker Innovaero prepares for ASX float, taps Euroz Hartleys
Street Talk understands the company was on display at Euroz Hartleys’ 26th annual conference at Rottnest Island.
Next Capital sells Enviropacific unit to French waste management giant
The business, which is overseen by gun Next Capital’s Bing Jiang, has been a beneficiary of heightened regulatory scrutiny related to PFAS “forever chemicals”.
Blue Sky’s former Vinomofo stake to change hands; secondary brewing
The online wine retailer, previously backed by Blue Sky Venture Capital, has tapped PAC Partners to launch a recapitalisation and secondary share sale.
Another IB team catches a ride with 2026’s hottest IPO
Sources told Street Talk that Morgan Stanley was brought into the tent earlier this month after the owners decided to appoint another bank.
KKR-contingent $1b Pepper bid first victim of oil shock, rising rates
A $2.60 a share bid six weeks ago is chipped to $2.25, recognising just how much markets have changed and putting a company’s board in a squeeze.
Olympian turned doctor takes the plunge in $1.4b ice bath market
Matt Guest has brought in former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine and is raising $2 million to make an easy-to-use backyard ice plunge a reality.
Data centre start-up WinDC launches monster $176m Series A raise
Trident Debt Capital Advisors and Utiliti Group have been appointed as corporate advisers.
