> ## 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. # βš™οΈ Stelco Holdings Acquired For $2.5B. $450M+ VC Funding. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/stelco-holdings-acquired-for-2-5b-450m-vc-funding/ - Published: 2024-07-16T12:38:42.000Z - Updated: 2024-07-17T10:01:32.000Z - Description: Impact Capital Markets #137 looks at major deals and M&A in impact industries and upcoming economic releases. - Author: QS - Tags: Deals [**Talofa**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talofa?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Talofa%20is%20a%20salutation%20or,salutation%20To%20life%2C%20live%20long!) 🌴 πŸ“ˆ **Today's Global Economic Update:** The ZEW Economic Sentiment Index for Germany [fell to 41.8 in July](https://www.zew.de/en/press/latest-press-releases/expectations-fall-for-the-first-time-in-a-year?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=The%20ZEW%20Indicator%20of%20Economic%20Sentiment%20for%20Germany%20recorded%20a,situation%20in%20Germany%20slightly%20improved.), below market expectations. Uncertainty in the future direction of monetary policy and declining exports are likely contributing to the worsening sentiment. 🏭 **Deal of the Day:** Halo Industries, a Santa Clara-based company creating laser manufacturing technology, raised a [$80M Series B](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/halo-industries-closes-80-million-130000672.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAICikx%5FIFsvIIuKKBJTHin%5F8afI0AJS-KRMyrpoh0iEvOR7R6Oex4%5FtEvJq-YaB7Howyyv5kxFUBkudB7u9fDtUWrBVbPCLTJ5vLsfPKrl6LgRw7SD4IDZfaXP3Kfh3AcBWg-ss7Dr0OxsUamdkUR5qwQJNyQpoz-RaY6fUKWDw0&ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand its commercial reach. **What's New?** πŸ“š **Education.** Workforce training & higher education **🌍 Climate.** Infrastructure, laser manufacturing **πŸ’» Technology**. Biometrics **🩺 Health.** Biotech, oncology & revenue management πŸ“… **Economics.** ECB interest rate, UK inflation, balance of trade + more ## πŸ“š Education ## πŸ‘” **doinstruct**, a German startup provider of a video-based digital platform for employee onboarding and training, has raised [$7.6M](https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/berlin-based-doinstruct-raises-e7-6-million-to-address-frontline-worker-skills-shortages/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding. πŸŽ“ **The British Education Group**, which owns several educational institutions in Nepal, Dubai, and London, [acquired](https://kathmandupost.com/money/2024/07/14/british-education-group-acquires-125-year-old-college-in-canada?ref=newsletters.qs.com) the Maritime Business College in Canada. ## **🌍** Climate 🏭 **Halo Industries,** a Santa Clara-based company creating laser manufacturing technology, raised a [$80M Series B](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/halo-industries-closes-80-million-130000672.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAICikx%5FIFsvIIuKKBJTHin%5F8afI0AJS-KRMyrpoh0iEvOR7R6Oex4%5FtEvJq-YaB7Howyyv5kxFUBkudB7u9fDtUWrBVbPCLTJ5vLsfPKrl6LgRw7SD4IDZfaXP3Kfh3AcBWg-ss7Dr0OxsUamdkUR5qwQJNyQpoz-RaY6fUKWDw0&ref=newsletters.qs.com). βš™οΈ **Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.**, a major American steel producer, is set to [acquire](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-stelco-cleveland-cliffs-1.7263684?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=X-,Hamilton%2Dbased%20steelmaker%20Stelco%20Holdings%20Inc.%20is%20set%20to%20be,the%20Ohio%2Dbased%20steel%20producer.) Stelco Holdings Inc., a Canadian steel company for $2.5B (CAD 3.4b). ## **πŸ’»** Technology πŸ” **Aisles,** a retail AI and biometrics company, raised [$100M in funding](https://www.biometricupdate.com/202407/retail-ai-and-biometrics-provider-aisles-raises-100m-to-launch-investment-arm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from the same investors as its Series A round to launch a new investment arm. ## 🩺 Health ## 🧠 **Asceneuron,** a Swiss biotech company, raised a [$100M Series C](https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/asceneuron-alzheimers-fundraise-biotech-novo-merck-serono/721230/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Asceneuron%2C%20a%20Switzerland%2Dbased%20biotechnology,and%20other%20nerve%2Ddestroying%20disorders.) from controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk to fund clinical trials for its Alzheimer's disease treatments. πŸŽ—οΈ **Thyme Care,** a startup focused on cancer care, has raised a [$95M Series C](https://www.statnews.com/2024/07/16/value-based-care-oncology-startup-thyme-care-high-profile-investors/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aiming to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. πŸ“Š **Med-Metrix,** a Revenue Cycle Management solutions provider backed by A&M Capital Partners, has [acquired](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/med-metrix-announces-the-acquisition-of-hrsi-augmenting-the-companys-eligibility-management-capabilities-302194506.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Healthcare Receivable Specialists. ## **πŸ“…** Economic Calendar ECB Interest Rate, UK Inflation, Balance of Trade + More ### Tuesday, July 16th 2024 [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, July](https://www.zew.de/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Inflation Data, June](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Retail Sales, June](https://www.census.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Wednesday, July 17th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Inflation Data, June](https://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Building Permits (Preliminary), June](https://www.census.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [ πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan Balance of Trade, June](https://www.mof.go.jp/english/index.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Thursday, July 18th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Employment Data, May](https://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¦ Euro Area Deposit Facility Data](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¦ Euro Area ECB Interest Rate Decision](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan Inflation Data, June](https://www.stat.go.jp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Friday, July 19th 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Retail Sales, June](https://www.ons.gov.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Wednesday, July 24th 2024 [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ](https://www.gfk.com/de/home?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Germany GfK Consumer Confidence](https://www.gfk.com/de/home?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Flash](https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/public?ref=newsletters.qs.com)) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada BoC Interest Rate Decision](https://www.bankofcanada.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada BoC Monetary Policy Report](https://www.bankofcanada.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Thursday, July 25th 2024 [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany Ifo Business Climate](https://www.ifo.de/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Durable Goods Orders Data](https://www.census.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US GDP Growth Data](http://www.bea.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Friday, July 26th 2024 [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Core PCE Price Index](https://www.bea.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Personal Income & Spending Data](https://www.bea.gov/?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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