Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Odynn Secures $9.5M Seed Funding Round
Odynn announced a $9.5 million seed round to fund its growth and product development. The round marks a significant milestone for the startup as it seeks to expand its market presence.
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
KKR to Acquire Sports‑team Investor Arctos for $1.4 Billion
Private‑equity firm KKR announced a $1.4 billion acquisition of sports‑team investment platform Arctos earlier this month, expanding its footprint in the sports‑asset class. The deal highlights the growing interest of private‑equity firms in sports‑team ownership and related investment opportunities.
InvestmentNews – ETFs
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Epic Games Acquires 3D Human Creation Firm
Epic Games announced the acquisition of a company that specializes in creating 3D human avatars. The deal, disclosed on Feb. 19, 2026, expands Epic's capabilities in immersive gaming and virtual experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed.
MediaPost
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV Closes at $441M
Guardian Capital Partners, a lower mid-market buyout firm, announced that its Fund IV closed at $441 million, surpassing its original $350 million target. The fund’s focus on data center investments helped buoy the raise.
Buyouts Insider
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Fulton Financial Corp. Gets Fed Approval to Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp and Indirectly Blue Foundry Bank
The Federal Reserve Board announced on February 19, 2026 that it has approved Fulton Financial Corporation’s application to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, which will also result in the indirect acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approval clears the path for...
Federal Reserve Board – All press releases
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Media Deal
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media powerhouse. The announcement prompted director James Cameron to send a scathing letter to a U.S. antitrust lawmaker, warning of potential market concentration. The deal, valued at an undisclosed...
CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Sumer Acquires Moore Thompson to Strengthen East of England Presence
Sumer announced the acquisition of Moore Thompson, a century‑old accountancy and advisory practice with 100 staff across the East of England. The deal expands Sumer’s footprint in the region and adds agricultural and rural business expertise to its portfolio. The...
Accountancy Age
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke Raises $60M Seed Round for AI Developer Platform Entire
Thomas Dohmke, former GitHub CEO, announced a $60 million seed round for his AI‑focused developer platform startup Entire, valuing the company at $300 million. The round was led by Felicis Ventures.
Newcomer
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
American Airlines and United Airlines Inject $200M Into Azul
American Airlines and United Airlines are providing a $200 million capital injection into Brazilian carrier Azul to support its Chapter 11 exit and stabilize its balance sheet. The funding marks a strategic move by the U.S. carriers amid competitive pressures...
AirInsight
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
ESS Inc. Acquires Additional Iron-Flow Battery IP
ESS Inc., a leading energy storage company, announced the acquisition of additional iron‑flow battery intellectual property to strengthen its technology portfolio. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, expands ESS’s capabilities in iron‑flow battery solutions, though financial terms were not...
Solar Power World
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
United Maritime Sells €13 Million Stake in Norwegian ECV Joint Venture
Nasdaq‑listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime agreed to sell its equity interest in a Norwegian joint venture developing an energy construction vessel for about €13 million, generating a €1.7 million profit. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May...
Splash 247
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Zypp Electric Raises Rs 55.4 Crore ($6.5M) in Series C Funding Round
B2B delivery and shared mobility startup Zypp Electric announced it is raising Rs 55.4 crore (≈$6.5 million) in an ongoing Series C round from 16 investors. The funding follows prior capital of $76.5 million, with ENEOS Group previously acting as lead investor, and will support...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
MJP Associates Inc. Invests $578,000 in Applied Materials
MJP Associates Inc., via its ADV unit, announced a $578,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc., the semiconductor equipment leader, on February 18, 2026.
DefenseWorld/DW
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Udtara Ventures Announces Rs 250 Cr Growth Fund
Udtara Ventures, a venture capital firm, announced the launch of a new growth-stage fund of Rs 250 crore. The fund will target high‑potential startups across various sectors. The announcement was made on Feb 18, 2026.
YourStory
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Confuturo to Acquire 50% Stake in Centro Industrial Chorrillos From Sura's Real Estate Fund
Confuturo announced it will purchase a 50% stake in the Centro Industrial Chorrillos from Sura's real estate rental fund. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, expands Confuturo's portfolio in industrial real estate. The deal is expected to close shortly.
Diario Financiero
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Berniq Airways Secures $238mn Capital Increase
Libya's Berniq Airways announced a $238 million capital increase to fund fleet expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. The fundraising, reported on Feb 18, 2026, aims to support the airline's growth in the region.
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Dexters Acquires Tatlers Estate Agency to Expand London Footprint
Dexters has completed the acquisition of Tatlers, a long‑standing London estate agency, adding three high‑street offices to its portfolio. The deal comes ahead of a leadership transition as CEO Andy Shepherd prepares to hand over to Ash Kashyap. No financial...
Property Industry Eye – Technology (UK)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Ineffable Intelligence Raises $1bn Seed Round Led by Sequoia Capital
Former DeepMind scientist David Silver is raising $1bn for his new AI lab Ineffable Intelligence, valuing the company at $4bn. The seed round is led by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia, Google and Microsoft reportedly considering participation.
Sifted
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
OSS Ventures Secures €40M First Close for €75M Industrial Software Fund
Paris‑based venture studio OSS Ventures announced the first close of €40 million for its new €75 million fund aimed at follow‑on financing for industrial software startups it builds. The round was led by Decathlon Pulse and Teknor Apex, with participation from 1st Kind...
EU-Startups
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Humain Invests $3B in xAI, Becoming a Significant Minority Shareholder
Saudi-backed AI firm Humain has invested $3 billion in xAI, taking a significant minority stake. The investment was announced just before SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, marking a major corporate funding round for the startup.
Techmeme
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
BrightSpire Closes $955M CRE CLO
BrightSpire announced the closing of its fourth managed commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO) valued at $955 million, featuring a $98 million ramp and a two-and-a-half-year reinvestment period. The transaction involved 19 investors across all tranches and expands...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
ValueQuest Investment Advisors Raises Rs 1,500 Crore PE Fund From Domestic LPs
ValueQuest Investment Advisors announced the closing of its Rs 1,500 crore ValueQuest Tristar private equity fund, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The fund, which activated a Rs 500 crore greenshoe, aims to invest in 8–12 companies with...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Brazilian Fintech Listo Secures $190M via FIDC From Itaú BBA and UBS BB
Brazilian fintech Listo announced a $190 million raise through a Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) backed by Itaú BBA and UBS BB. The funding will support product expansion and operations as the company aims to double its size over the next two years....
LatamList
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Comstock Realty Secures $50M Financing for Mixed-Use Project
Comstock Realty announced it has secured $50 million in financing to fund its mixed-use development project in Los Angeles. The capital will support construction and remediation of the Modelo City of Commerce site. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Bisnow
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Mecademic Raises $21M CAD in Strategic Funding to Drive Global Expansion
Montreal‑based robotics firm Mecademic Inc. announced a $21 million CAD strategic funding round led by Investissement Québec, with participation from Export Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada. The capital will support product innovation, international scaling and a new...
RoboticsTomorrow
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Quantonation Ventures Closes €220M Quantum Fund Backed by Toshiba, Novo Holdings and Others
Quantonation Ventures announced the close of its €220 million Fund II, the largest dedicated quantum fund to date. Investors include Novo Holdings, Toshiba, Vertex, the European Investment Fund, Novo Nordisk and the French state‑backed Fonds National d’Amorçage 2. The fund will target pre‑seed and...
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Silverline Technologies Secures ₹80 Crore Investment From Trueledger Technologies FZE
Silverline Technologies' board approved an ₹80 crore capital infusion from Trueledger Technologies FZE, marking a strategic investment to support its growth. The deal, announced on February 18, 2026, will bolster Silverline's operations and expansion plans.
The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Battery Ventures Secures $3.25B for Its Latest Venture Fund
Battery Ventures announced it has raised $3.25 billion in commitments for its new venture fund, one of the largest fundraises for a tech‑focused investor this year. The capital will be deployed to back early‑stage and growth‑stage technology companies across multiple sectors.
Bloomberg – Technology
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
AAM 15 Management Acquires Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon From Floridays Development Co.
Berkadia arranged the sale of the 125‑key Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon hotel on behalf of a related company of Floridays Development Co. to Massachusetts‑based AAM 15 Management LLC. The acquisition expands AAM’s Florida portfolio to 1,952 keys across 14 properties.
Hotel Business
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Tencent's TiMi Studio Group Invests in Wildlight Entertainment
Tencent's TiMi Studio Group, the mobile gaming arm of Tencent, has reportedly provided funding to Wildlight Entertainment, a developer under Highguard. The strategic investment aims to support Wildlight's upcoming projects and strengthen Tencent's presence in the gaming ecosystem.
GamesIndustry.biz
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
UMB Bank Closes $400M BSL CLO Warehouse
UMB Bank announced the closing of a $400 million BSL CLO warehouse, marking a milestone in its expansion from a private credit administrator to a broader structured finance service provider. The transaction, completed on February 18, 2026, underscores UMB's growing...
Structured Credit Investor
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Intel Completes $5.0 Billion Share Sale to Nvidia
Intel announced the completion of a $5.0 billion sale of its common stock to Nvidia, strengthening its balance sheet and strategic flexibility. The transaction, disclosed in Intel’s Q4 2025 financial results, marks a major corporate investment by Nvidia in the chipmaker.
StorageNewsletter
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Statiq Raises $18M in Equity‑debt Round Led by Tenacity Ventures
India’s EV‑charging network provider Statiq announced a new $18 million funding round, led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures and RCD Holdings. The mixed equity‑debt round will fund expansion of its charging infrastructure across Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 cities...
ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Arsenal Sells MaxHealth to CenterWell in Private Equity Acquisition
Arsenal, a private equity firm, has sold its portfolio company MaxHealth to CenterWell, a healthcare provider, in a strategic acquisition. The deal expands CenterWell's service offerings and marks a notable transaction in the healthcare private equity space.
JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Blackstone, EQT, and CVC Submit Acquisition Offers for Volkswagen Unit
Private equity firms Blackstone, EQT and CVC have each submitted acquisition offers for a Volkswagen unit, intensifying competition for the German automaker's subsidiary. The bids come as Volkswagen evaluates strategic options for the unit, with the firms aiming to expand...
Financial Times » Start-ups
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gray Media Completes WBBJ Deal
Gray Media has completed the acquisition of WBBJ, a local television station, expanding its broadcast portfolio. The transaction was announced on February 18, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed.
Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Quantum Capital Raises $2.3 Billion for New Energy Fund
Quantum Capital announced that it has raised $2.3 billion to date for its new energy-focused venture fund, marking a major influx of capital for clean‑tech investments. The fundraising round attracted commitments from a range of institutional investors, and the firm also...
Wall Street Journal — Markets
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Superloop Acquires Lynham Networks for $165M
Australian ISP Superloop announced it will acquire Lynham Networks, the parent of Lightning Broadband, for $165 million in cash. The acquisition adds roughly 54,000 FTTP lots to Superloop’s smart‑communities portfolio, expanding its wholesale fibre network across multiple states. The deal is...
ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Qualcomm Ventures Launches $150M AI Fund for Indian Startups
Qualcomm Ventures, the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, announced a $150 million strategic AI venture fund to support AI startups in India. The fund will be operated by Qualcomm Ventures and aims to accelerate AI innovation in the Indian market.
Mint AI
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
CBRE Investment Management Commits €500M to IPUT’s Dublin Office Growth
CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) announced a €500 million capital commitment to IPUT, marking the first tranche to fund the developer’s near‑term prime office pipeline in Dublin. The investment supports IPUT’s growth strategy for new office projects.
CRE Herald
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vantage Data Centers Secures $2.4B Private Credit Facility From Ares Management
Vantage Data Centers, a hyperscale data centre campus provider, has secured a US$2.4 billion private credit facility arranged by Ares Management Corporation. The financing will be used to refinance existing debt and support development and operation of its North America portfolio.
The Asset – ETF tag
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Lydian Energy Secures $689M Debt Financing for US Solar and BESS Projects
Lydian Energy announced it has secured $689 million in financing to develop three U.S. projects—a 150 MW/733 MWh BESS in Utah and solar PV projects in New Mexico and Texas. The financing, comprising construction‑to‑term, tax‑credit bridge, co‑investment bridge loans and a letter of...
Energy Storage News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
SBI Funds Management to Launch $1.5B IPO in March
India's top asset manager, SBI Funds Management, announced plans to file for an initial public offering in March, targeting a $1.5 billion raise. The filing is expected to be submitted in March, marking a significant expansion of the company's capital base.
The Economic Times – Markets
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vestwell Secures $385M Series E Funding, Valuation Hits $2B
Vestwell, a retirement platform, announced a $385 million Series E financing that lifts its valuation to $2 billion. The new capital will support product development and expansion of its market presence.
WealthManagement.com – ETFs
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Ssense Founders Approve Buyout as Transaction Closes
Luxury fashion e‑commerce platform Ssense announced that its founders have approved a buyout, finalising the transaction. The deal closed on February 18, 2026, marking a significant ownership change for the retailer.
The Business of Fashion (BoF)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Swansea Council Seeks Injunction to Block Private Equity Acquisition of Cardiff Rugby
Swansea Council has filed for an injunction to halt the proposed sale of Cardiff Rugby to a private equity firm, arguing the deal could jeopardise the club's community role. The legal challenge aims to prevent the acquisition pending further review.
The Lawyer (UK)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Efficient Computer Secures $60M Funding to Extend AI Device Battery Life
Efficient Computer announced a $60 million fundraising round to support its technology that enables AI devices to operate for months without recharging. The capital will be used to scale production and further develop its low-power AI hardware solutions.
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Brazil's SP Ventures Secures $100M Fund Backing From IDB Lab and JICA
Brazilian venture capital firm SP Ventures announced it aims to close a $100 million fund this year after securing commitments from development finance institution IDB Lab and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The fund will target agtech investments.
LatinFinance
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs to Accelerate Spatial AI
Autodesk announced a $200 million strategic investment in World Labs, a spatial intelligence AI startup, as part of a $1 billion funding round that also includes Nvidia and AMD. The deal gives Autodesk an advisory role and deep collaboration on 3D...
AEC Magazine
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Cheyne Secures £92.25m Funding for South-East London Build-to-Sell Scheme
Cheyne has secured £92.25 million to develop a build‑to‑sell scheme as part of a larger 1,600‑home mixed‑use regeneration project in South‑East London. The funding will support construction of new homes and associated commercial spaces.
CRE Herald