> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸ€– Quantum Capital To Acquire Cogentrix Energy For $3B. 1B+ VC Funding. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/quantum-capital-to-acquire-cogentrix-energy-for-3b-1b-vc-funding/ - Published: 2024-08-06T12:44:37.000Z - Updated: 2024-08-06T12:44:37.000Z - Description: Daily Impact Deals #152 looks at major deals and M&A in impact industries, and upcoming economic releases. - Author: QS - Tags: Deals [**Vanakkam**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanakkam%5FChennai?ref=newsletters.qs.com)🌴 πŸ“ˆ **Today's Global Economic Update:** The Bank of Japan's key short-term interest rate was [raised to 0.25% in July 2024 from 0-0.1%.](https://www.boj.or.jp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The BoJ will cut monthly bond-buying to JPY 3 trillion by early 2026 and adjust its bond-purchasing operations in August, signaling a shift towards more conventional measures. **πŸ€– Deal of the Day:** Groq, a California-based company that specializes in fast AI inference, raised a [$640M Series D](https://www.finsmes.com/2024/08/groq-raises-640m-in-series-d-valued-at-2-8-billion.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to scale their capacity. **What's New?** πŸ“š **Education.** IXL Learning acquired Carson Dellosa + more **🌍 Climate.** Quantum Capital acquires Cogentrix Energy + more πŸ›°οΈ **Space & Defense.** SpaceTech and reusable rockets **πŸ’» Technology.** Artificial intelligence πŸ“… **Economics.** Balance of trade, employment data, inflation data + more ## πŸ“š Education **πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» IXL Learning**, a California-based EdTech company, [acquired](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ixl-learning-acquires-leading-publisher-carson-dellosa-education-302214604.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Carson Dellosa, a North Carolina-based Learning platform. **πŸ’Ό Instawork**, a California-based on-demand staffing app, [acquired](https://inc42.com/buzz/instawork-snaps-up-bengaluru-based-hiring-platform-able-jobs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Able Jobs, an Indian HR Tech company. ## **🌍** Climate **⚑ Quantum Capital Group**, a private equity firm is set to [acquire](https://wmbdradio.com/2024/08/05/quantum-capital-to-buy-cogentrix-for-3-billion-in-bets-on-rising-us-power-demand/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) U.S. independent power producer Cogentrix Energy for $3B, driven by rising power demand from technological innovations. **πŸ”Œ Generac Power Solutions,** a Wisconsin-based energy solutions company[acquired](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/08/05/generac-acquires-microgrid-controller-specialist-ageto/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Ageto Energy, a Colorado-based microgrid solutions provider. ## πŸ›°οΈSpace & Defense **πŸš€ Deep Blue,** a Chinese-based company developing reusable rockets, raised a [$140M Series B](https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/chineses-reusable-rocket-developer-deep-blue-pockets-almost-140m-in-series-b-406995?ref=newsletters.qs.com), the funds will be used to commercialize reusable rockets. **πŸ›°οΈ Muon Space,** a California-based space-tech startup, raised a [$56.7M Series B](https://techfundingnews.com/muon-space-secures-56m-funding-inks-deal-with-sierra-nevada-corp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), the funds will be used to scale its operations. ## **πŸ’»** Technology ## **πŸ€– Groq**, a California-based company that specializes in fast AI inference, raised a [$640M Series D](https://www.finsmes.com/2024/08/groq-raises-640m-in-series-d-valued-at-2-8-billion.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to scale its capacity. ## **πŸ“…** Economic Calendar Balance of Trade, Employment Data, Inflation Data + More ### Tuesday, August 6th 2024 [πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί RBA Interest Rate Decision](http://www.rba.gov.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Wednesday, August 7th 2024 [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany's Balance of Trade](https://www.destatis.de/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Ivey PMI, July](https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί NAB Business Confidence Index, July](http://business.nab.com.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Balance of Trade, July](http://www.customs.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Thursday, August 8th 2024 [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Balance of Trade, June](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Inflation Data, July](http://www.stats.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Friday, August 9th 2024 [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Employment Data, July](http://www.statcan.gc.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Monday, August 12th 2024 [πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence Data, August](http://www.westpac.com.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Tuesday, August 13th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Unemployment Data, June](http://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, August](http://www.zew.de/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US PPI MoM, July](https://www.bls.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Wednesday, August 14th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Inflation Data, July](http://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Inflation Data, July](http://www.bls.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan GDP Data (Preliminary), Q2](https://www.cao.go.jp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Industrial Production Data, July](http://www.stats.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Retail Sales Data, July](http://www.stats.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Thursday, August 15th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK GDP Data, June](http://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Retail Sales Data, July](https://www.census.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Friday, August 16th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Retail Sales Data, July](http://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Building Permits Prel, July](https://www.census.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Prel, August](http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [](http://www.customs.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Like getting this newsletter?** *For unlimited access to more deals and economic updates,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* --- **Thank you for reading. 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