
Munich‑based energytech startup nuuEnergy raised €4.3 million in a seed round led by amberra, with participation from EnjoyVenture, HTGF, Vireo Ventures, better ventures and Bynd Venture Capital. The capital will be used to scale its regional heat‑pump installation hubs and further digitise its processes, underscoring growing investor interest in climate‑friendly heating solutions.

Cherry Bekaert, a global advisory, tax and assurance firm, announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Richardson Kontogouris Emerson LLP, a California-based public accounting and advisory firm. The transaction expands Cherry Bekaert’s presence on the West Coast and adds RKE’s...
Morfit, the fintech platform owned by ValueAct Capital, announced that BlackRock has taken a position in the company. The investment aims to leverage Morfit's technology to enhance its capabilities. The deal was disclosed on Feb. 17, 2026.
VulnCheck, a Lexington, MA-based exploit intelligence startup, announced a $25 million Series B round. The round was led by Sorenson Capital with participation from National Grid Partners, Ten Eleven Ventures, and In‑Q‑Tel. The funding will accelerate the company's mission to deliver real‑time...
Utility Global announced a $100 million Series D financing round led by Ara Partners and APG Asset Management. The capital will fund the deployment of its H2Gen® technology for large‑scale hydrogen production and decarbonization across hard‑to‑abate industrial sectors.
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced it will issue up to $4.6 billion in debt in 2026 as part of its five‑year $73 billion capital plan, aiming to achieve investment‑grade credit ratings and fund large‑load growth driven by data centers and EV...

ME Funding announced the issuance of $340.7 million in asset‑backed securities backed by franchise and development revenue from Massage Envy. The series 2026‑1 notes, managed by Massage Envy Franchising and structured by Barclays Capital, will mature in April 2056 and are expected to...
Axiom Space announced that it has secured $350 million in new funding. The round, announced on February 17, 2026, will support the company's development of commercial space habitats and related technologies.
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, announced a $9.5 million growth‑capital facility for fusion‑energy startup Realta Fusion. The funding aims to support the company's development of high‑temperature superconducting magnet technology. The deal was disclosed on February 17,...

Edward Jones announced the completion of its acquisition of Natixis IM's overlay-management capabilities, enabling the firm to manage overlay services for its U.S. UMA in-house. The move, alongside a new partnership with fixed-income platform Moment, expands Edward Jones' cash-flow optimization...

Eagle Leasing, backed by private equity firm Kinderhook, announced the acquisition of West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less, expanding its Rent‑A‑Container network. The deal, reported on February 17, 2026, adds trailer and container services to Eagle Leasing’s portfolio, strengthening its position...
Blue Bird announced it will purchase Girardin’s ownership stake in Micro Bird, consolidating its position in the school‑bus market. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, will make Blue Bird the sole owner of Micro Bird.
Australian mining giant BHP entered a silver‑streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, receiving an upfront cash payment of $4.3 billion in exchange for delivering silver from its Antamina mine. The deal provides BHP with immediate financing while Wheaton secures future silver...
SanDisk announced the launch of a secondary offering of its common stock, aiming to sell existing shares to the market. The offering is being made public on February 17, 2026, and details on the amount to be raised have not...
GE HealthCare announced an extension of its financing agreement with the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The new arrangement provides additional capital to support the company's development of medical imaging and diagnostic technologies. Financial terms were not...

Six biotechnology firms have filed for initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, signaling a push into Asian capital markets. The filings were announced on February 17, 2026.

London‑based AI agent startup Toyo announced a €3.6 million ($4.3 million) Seed round to fund product development and secure infrastructure. The round was led by Frontline Ventures with participation from iNovia Capital, Tiny Supercomputer and angels from Amazon, Microsoft and Cloudflare. The...

Venture capital firm Thrive announced a $10 billion fundraising round, allocating $1 billion for early‑stage investments and $9 billion for late‑stage investments. The announcement was made on February 17 2026, as reported in a Not Boring essay published on February 18 2026.
Integra Resources announced the acquisition of a 6,600‑acre ranch adjacent to its DeLamar gold‑silver project in Idaho for $12.5 million. The land purchase consolidates ownership around key infrastructure, reduces easement payments and enhances permitting and community alignment. The deal supports Integra’s...
XED, a Mumbai‑based global executive education firm, has filed its Red Herring Prospectus with the Registrar of Companies, marking the first IPO in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre. The dollar‑denominated offering is slated to open for subscription in the...

IIFL Finance Ltd announced that its secured redeemable non‑convertible debentures (NCDs) base issue of ₹500 crore was fully subscribed within the first half of the opening day on February 17, 2026. The public issue includes a green‑shoe option for an additional ₹1.5 billion, potentially...
UK-based AI insurtech MEA announced a $50 million minority growth equity investment from Scottish Equity Partners. The funding will accelerate product development and expansion as the company, which processes over $400 billion in gross written premium across 21 countries, continues its profitable...
ACEN Australia announced that its 400MW Stubbo solar PV plant has been incorporated into a AU$750 million financing pool, securing debt funding for the project. The financing will support the development and operation of the plant, marking a significant step...
Daffodil Health announced a $16.3 million Series A round to accelerate its health technology platform. The funding will support product development and market expansion.
Seek's venture arm announced the sale of its remaining stake in HR software platform Employment Hero as part of its half‑year results, ending an eight‑year partnership. The divestment follows a prior $95 million stake sale to KKR and a resolved Federal...
Carlsberg announced plans to list its Indian business via an initial public offering, aiming to capitalize on rising sales in the market. The IPO, slated for later this year, will raise capital to fund further expansion, though the valuation and...
Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a boutique hotel in Sonoma County, California, has been sold for $38 million, marking a notable transaction in the hospitality sector.

Belgian alt-coffee startup Koppie announced it has secured an undisclosed follow-on investment from DOEN Ventures, bringing its total funding to over €2 million. The capital will be used to scale production capacity to 1,000 tons by 2026 for launch partners.

Fairfax Financial Holdings has pledged $1.65bn to support a management-led buyout that will take Kennedy Wilson private, marking a significant transaction in the commercial real estate sector.

Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) announced today that it has filed a Form N‑2 registration statement and launched a roadshow for its initial public offering of 40 million common shares of beneficial interest at $25 per share. The offering includes 35 million...
SurrealDB announced an additional $23 million in Series A financing to accelerate development of its real-time database platform. The new capital expands its Series A total and includes participation from existing and new investors, supporting further product and market expansion.
French boatbuilder Beneteau announced the acquisition of Sailing Atlantic Services, a provider of sailing services. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, expands Beneteau's portfolio and strengthens its position in the maritime market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Autosana announced a new funding round, raising $3.2 million. The round's investors and stage were not disclosed in the article. The announcement was made on February 17, 2026.
QuadSci announced a Series A financing round of $8 million, marking its latest capital raise. The round was reported on February 17, 2026.
Moab announced that it has raised $16 million in a new funding round. The capital will be used to support the company's growth initiatives.

AI-native observability startup Braintrust Data Inc. announced a $80 million Series B round led by Iconiq, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Basecase Capital and angel investor Elad Gil. The funding values the company at $800 million and will be used to expand...

SanDisk announced a $3.09 billion secondary offering of its shares, which will be sold by its former parent Western Digital. The transaction includes a debt‑for‑equity exchange with debt held by J.P. Morgan and Bank of America affiliates, aiming to strengthen Western...

Turkish deep‑tech fund 212 NexT participated in a pre‑Series A funding round for Aepnus, a US‑based startup developing a modular, chlorine‑free electrochemical process for chemicals such as caustic soda and sulfuric acid. The investment will support further development, global scaling, and...
Florida-based Mitesco announced it has secured a finance partner to fund the construction of its Centcore data center. The partnership will provide the capital needed for the build-out, supporting Mitesco's expansion in the data center market. The deal was announced...
Seasats, a developer of small uncrewed surface vehicles, announced the close of a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, Dorado Group...

Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has secured long‑term project financing from DNB Carnegie and UniCredit for its 189 MW Fageråsen onshore wind farm in Malung‑Sälen, Sweden. The financing supports the construction of the 27‑turbine project, which also includes a 200 MWh battery...
Highguard, the developer behind the upcoming game Wildlight, has reportedly secured funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent. The investment, whose amount remains undisclosed, is expected to support server costs and recent layoffs, shedding light on the previously mysterious financing.

AI fundraising platform Dataro announced a $14.28 million Series A round led by Blueprint Equity, aimed at expanding its operations in the United States and other markets. The funding will support product development, sales, and marketing to help nonprofits leverage...
Certivo announced a $4 million seed round, marking its latest fundraising effort. The round was closed on February 17, 2026, and aims to support the company's growth initiatives.

UHY, a top‑25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm, announced the acquisition of Queensbury‑based CPA firm CMJ LLP, adding its construction and financial services expertise to UHY’s national platform. CMJ’s founders Paul A. Curtis and William A. Jeffreys will join UHY...
Independent Franchise Partners (IFP), an activist investor, has purchased a 3% stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) for an undisclosed amount, adding to its existing 9% holding in Warner Music Group. The transaction, announced on Feb. 17, 2026, could intensify...

Ghana‑based fintech Points Africa announced a $2 million seed round led by early‑stage VC firm VestedWorld. The funding will support rollout of its shared loyalty platform across Ghana and expansion into other African markets.
A leading craft brewer is reportedly exploring a sale, which could result in the loss of investments for approximately 220,000 shareholders. The potential transaction is still in early stages, with no acquirer identified and deal terms undisclosed.

Fintech trading and betting platform iFOREX announced it will float on the London Stock Exchange by the end of February 2026, after an eight‑month delay. The notice was released on 17 February, confirming the upcoming IPO.
Runway announced a $315 million Series E funding round, its latest capital raise. The new funding will fuel the company's growth and product development.