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 capabilities in the structured credit market.
Structured Credit Investor
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
Radian Group Acquires Inigo for $1.67B
Radian Group announced the closing of its acquisition of Inigo, a specialty insurer underwritten through Lloyd's of London, for a purchase price of $1.67 billion. The deal was funded entirely with internal liquidity and excess capital, with no new equity issued,...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Tenet Invests €5m in AI-Native German Tax Platform Taxforce
Berlin-based investment firm Tenet has made its first investment, committing €5 million to Taxforce, an AI-native German tax advisory platform. The deal marks Tenet’s debut fund deployment as it targets AI roll‑up opportunities across Europe.
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Sun Investment Group Secures €32.5M Debt Financing From NORD/LB for 59MW Polish Solar Portfolio
Sun Investment Group has secured a €32.5 million debt financing package from NORD/LB, with Capcora as financial adviser, to develop 32 solar farms totaling 59 MW in Poland. The farms are slated for operation in 2026‑2027 and will benefit from...
reNEWS
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
MicroAlign Secures €2.5M EIC Accelerator Grant and Equity Investment
MicroAlign announced it has received a €2.5 million accelerator grant and equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to industrialize high‑precision quantum fiber arrays, moving from pilot‑scale to high‑volume production. The funding will support the company’s roadmap to address bottlenecks...
Quantum Computing Report
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
Peptris Raises ₹70 Crore to Scale AI-Led Drug Discovery Pipeline
Peptris, an AI-driven drug discovery startup, announced a fresh funding round of ₹70 crore to expand its pipeline and accelerate preclinical programs. The capital will be used to scale its AI-led platform and advance its drug discovery efforts. The raise...
Inc42
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
Funding Circle and Waterfall Close £700m Forward Flow Deal
Funding Circle has entered into a £700 million forward flow financing arrangement with Waterfall, providing a dedicated source of SME credit funding. The deal leverages securitisation technology and was announced on 18 February 2026.
Structured Credit Investor
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
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
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
Paloma Acquisition Corp. I Prices $150M IPO on Nasdaq
Paloma Acquisition Corp. I announced the pricing of its $150 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker PALOU on February 19, 2026. The SPAC, led by sponsor team CEO Anna Nahajski‑Staples, CFO Peter Preston and...
SPACInsider
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Zero Homes Secures $16.8M Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures
Denver‑based Zero Homes raised $16.8 million in a Series A round to expand its digital platform for residential electrification. The round was led by Prelude Ventures with participation from SJF Ventures, Watsco Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, Overture VC and FJ Labs. The...
FinSMEs
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
Monte Dei Paschi Moves to Take Mediobanca Private
Italian bank Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced plans to take Mediobanca private, aiming to delist the investment bank from the stock exchange. The move sparked a rise in Mediobanca's share price. Deal terms and valuation were not disclosed.
Handelsblatt (English)
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
Faeth Goes Public via Merger with Sensei, Raising $200M
Faeth announced its public listing through a merger with Sensei, generating $200 million from a stock sale. The transaction marks Faeth's entry into the public markets.
Endpoints News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Zzoomm and FullFibre Ltd Merge, Consolidating 600,000 Premises Under Zzoomm Brand
Zzoomm and FullFibre Ltd have completed a merger, unifying their networks covering roughly 600,000 premises under the Zzoomm brand. The integration, finalized over the past nine months, will see the BeFibre brand phased out and customers transitioned to Zzoomm. The...
thinkbroadband (UK)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gridiron Capital Launches Fund VI Targeting $2.5bn
Gridiron Capital announced the launch of its sixth flagship fund, Fund VI, with a target size of $2.5bn, up from the $2.1bn raised by its predecessor in 2023. The fund aims to continue the firm's mid-market buyout strategy.
Buyouts Insider
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Steel Dynamics and SGH Raise $11B Bid for BlueScope Steel's North American Assets
Indiana-based Steel Dynamics, together with private equity firm SGH, announced an increased takeover bid of $11 billion for BlueScope Steel’s North American assets. The bid targets BlueScope’s North American operations, including the North Star mill, to unlock value and support U.S....
Dealbreaker
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Hook Raises $10M Series A Led by Khosla Ventures
Social music‑remixing startup Hook announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Waverley Capital, Point72 Ventures and Imaginary Ventures. The capital will fund the launch of an Android app, new community‑driven features and expanded video...
Music Ally
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
Benefit Street Partners Issues $502.6M US CLO Arranged by Bank of America
Benefit Street Partners (BSP) issued its second US CLO of the year, raising $502.6 million. Bank of America acted as the arranger for the transaction, marking a notable debt financing deal in the CLO market.
Creditflux
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
MetLife Acquires Luxury Providencia Office Building From Banmerchant for $95M
Banmerchant has sold a high‑end office building in Providencia to MetLife following a US$95 million investment. The transaction highlights a tightening Chilean office market, with vacancy rates falling to single digits for the first time since 2020.
Diario Financiero
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Supreme Court Clears Aakash Educational Services to Proceed with Rights Issue
The Supreme Court has permitted Aakash Educational Services to move forward with a rights issue, enabling the company to raise additional capital from existing shareholders. The approval removes a regulatory hurdle and sets the stage for the fundraising, though the...
The Economic Times – Markets
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Firecell and Accelleran Unite in €7.9M-backed Merger to Simplify Private 5G Networks
Firecell and Accelleran announced a merger backed by €7.9 million to simplify private 5G networks for enterprises. The deal combines Firecell's network orchestration platform with Accelleran's hardware solutions, creating a unified offering for private 5G deployments. The merger is funded by...
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gencom Acquires Ritz‑Carlton Central Park South for $320M
Miami‑based investment firm Gencom bought the 253‑key Ritz‑Carlton Central Park South hotel in Manhattan from Westbrook Partners for about $320 million, financing the deal with a $235 million loan from Banco Inbursa. The acquisition adds to Gencom’s growing New York luxury hotel portfolio...
The Real Deal – Tech
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
Synchrony Medical Raises $5M to Commercialize LibAirty Airway Clearance System
Synchrony Medical announced a $5 million fundraising round to fund the commercialization of its LibAirty airway clearance system. The capital will be used to scale production, pursue regulatory approvals, and expand market reach. The round marks a significant step in...
HIT Consultant
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
Merit Acquires Former Commonwealth Firm, Adding $208M Practice in Pennsylvania
Merit announced the acquisition of a former Commonwealth firm, expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a $208 million practice. The deal enhances Merit’s service offerings and market presence in the region.
InvestmentNews – ETFs
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Tencent Acquires 35% Stake in Insighta From Prenetics for $70M
Prenetics Global Limited announced the sale of its 35% equity stake in Insighta to Tencent for $70 million in cash, as part of its strategic transformation to focus on its IM8 health brand. The deal, reported on February 18 2026, provides Prenetics with...
GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
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
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
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
Asian Development Bank and Prima Limited Sign $6.4M Debt Financing for Vanuatu Submarine Cable
On February 18, 2026, the Asian Development Bank signed a financing package with Vanuatu‑based Prima Limited to fund the design, construction, and installation of the 411‑km Tamtam submarine cable linking Port Vila and Lifou, New Caledonia. The package comprises a...
SubTel Forum
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Origen Secures $50M Strategic Investment From Bluefive Capital
UAE-based AI tech firm Origen announced a $50 million strategic investment from Bluefive Capital to accelerate AI solutions for government services, smart homes and advanced manufacturing. The funding will support product development, partnership expansion and talent acquisition, positioning Origen as...
Wamda
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Clean Harbors to Acquire DCI Environmental Businesses for $130M
Clean Harbors Inc announced the acquisition of DCI environmental businesses for $130 million, disclosed during its Q4 2025 earnings call on Feb. 18, 2026. The deal is expected to generate $40 million in annual revenue and $11 million in adjusted...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts