
ABP and Vesteda have announced a new joint venture with €400 million of capital to develop affordable mid‑market rental homes in high‑pressure urban areas of the Netherlands. The partnership aims to create a sustainable platform for delivering rental housing and address the growing demand for affordable homes. The venture will combine ABP’s pension fund resources with Vesteda’s real‑estate expertise.

US‑based financial firm GDA Luma announced a $30 million investment in makeup‑artistry label Pat McGrath Labs, comprising $10 million debtor‑in‑possession financing and $20 million post‑emergence working capital. The deal gives GDA Luma a controlling interest, while founder Pat McGrath retains a significant stake and moves to chief creative...

UAE-based proptech platform Stake announced the close of a $31 million Series B round, led by Emirates NBD. The round also included Mubadala Investment Company’s MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH...

Macquarie Asset Management announced it will acquire Qube Holdings, Australia's largest integrated ports and logistics provider, in a cash transaction valuing Qube at approximately A$11.7 billion (US$8.3 billion). The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, represents a 28% premium to Qube's November...

London‑based AI‑driven medtech startup Klaris announced the closing of a $1 million pre‑seed round to fund its regulatory compliance platform. The round was led by Meridian Health Ventures with participation from Antler, Vento Ventures, Alecla7 and other angel investors. The capital...
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...

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.
JRI announced a rights offering, allowing existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discount. The offering aims to raise capital and is expected to be priced below the current market price, prompting the stock to trade at a discount.

British Business Bank has made a £45 million cornerstone commitment to Redrice Ventures’ fund, which aims to raise £75 million to back purpose‑driven consumer brands and B2B technology. The investment is part of the bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme to boost early‑stage...
Bengaluru‑based EV energy startup Exponent Energy launched its EV financing subsidiary Exponent One and raised $2 million in pre‑seed funding from mobility‑focused venture capital firm AdvantEdge Founders. Exponent One will provide fintech and asset‑management services to finance commercial electric vehicles, with...

San Diego‑based real estate investor Brixton Capital acquired the 315,000‑sq‑ft Quad shopping center in Whittier for $100 million, expanding its Southern California retail footprint to 1.2 million sq ft. The purchase was funded by a $250 million investment from an undisclosed alternative investment manager...

APM Terminals and Eurogate announced a joint investment of $1.2bn to modernise the Bremerhaven container terminal. The project aims to achieve net‑zero emissions and boost capacity by 1 million TEU, underscoring the partners’ focus on sustainable growth in European logistics.
Ando, a platform aimed at making hourly work more predictable, announced it has secured new funding. The capital will be used to expand its product offerings and scale operations. The round was disclosed on February 16, 2026.
Japanese chemicals and materials group DIC Corporation announced the creation of a $62 million investment portfolio targeting physical AI startups in sensors, wearables, robotics and automation. DIC partnered with Swiss venture firm Emerald Technology Ventures to source and support deals, and...

Saudi Arabia’s Acwa announced the refinancing of the Hassyan independent power project’s existing debt, a $2.45 bn transaction backed by a new, undisclosed group of lenders. The 2,400 MW gas‑fired plant, owned by Hassyan Energy Company, is part of DEWA’s generation portfolio.
Asset manager Abry announced plans to launch a programmatic BSL CLO issuance, marking its entry into the private credit CLO market. The move signals a strategic expansion into debt financing, though specific deal size remains undisclosed.
Innova Capital’s private equity fund has sold its stake in Polish functional beverage brand OSHEE to international fund Mid Europa Partners. The minority recap transaction leaves founders Dariusz Gałęzewski and Dominik Doliński in control while bringing a new strategic partner...
Westgold Resources completed the sale of its Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia to Alicanto Minerals, with consideration rising to A$110 million. The transaction fulfilled all required approvals, including ministerial consent and shareholder sign‑off. Alicanto plans a 50,000 m drilling programme to...

AIT Worldwide Logistics, a top 30 U.S. freight forwarder, sold a majority stake to private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group, marking one of the largest private acquisitions in the sector. The Jordan Company, which bought AIT in 2021, will cash...

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund bought 200,210 equity shares of Brainbees Solutions for about ₹4.6cr on 16 Feb 2026, raising its holding to 5.028% and crossing the 5% regulatory threshold. The fund said the purchase is purely for investment purposes and...

Egyptian e‑commerce startup Breadfast closed a $50 million pre‑Series C financing round. Investors include the UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, a Saudi billionaire family and Japan’s SBI Investment Co., supporting Breadfast’s plans to expand across Africa.

Ocean State Media, the organization behind Rhode Island PBS, announced the acquisition of FM station WVEI from Audacy. The deal will relocate the station to PBS studios and expand its signal to cover the entire state. The acquisition follows the...

AI startup Skygen.AI announced the closing of a $7 million seed round as it emerges from stealth. Founded by 19‑year‑old Mike Shperling, the company aims to deliver autonomous execution layers that automate software tasks across CRM, ERP and banking systems. The...
German investment firm Gabler Group announced plans to go public, aiming to raise €40 million in its initial public offering. The proceeds are intended to fund the company's growth initiatives and expansion. The IPO is expected to be launched later...
Banks are preparing to market and sell €4 billion of buyout debt issued by BASF Coatings, a division of chemical giant BASF. The transaction, valued at €4 billion, is being arranged by a syndicate of banks ahead of a secondary market offering.

The Access Bank UK announced it will acquire Zempler Bank, an SME-focused lender. The transaction has received regulatory approval and is expected to close in the coming weeks.

Flapping Airplanes, a new AI research lab focused on data‑efficient training, announced it has secured $180 million in seed funding. The undisclosed round gives founders Ben and Asher Spector and Aidan Smith runway to develop novel AI models that require far...
Bengaluru‑based startup C2i Semiconductors announced a $15 million fundraising round aimed at powering AI data centres with its next‑generation semiconductor solutions. The round was disclosed on Feb 16, 2026, marking a fresh infusion of capital to scale its AI‑focused chip technology.
State‑owned Land Bank of the Philippines raised P50 billion through its ASENSO sustainability bonds, which were listed on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. on Feb 16, exceeding the P30 billion target and closing early. The proceeds will fund renewable energy, green buildings,...

Sportsology announced its first investment in Major League Baseball, taking a minority stake in the Texas Rangers. The deal marks the firm's entry into professional sports ownership, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Swiss startup OOVIE Studios announced it has raised €164,000 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to develop its Music Interactive Movies platform. The funding will accelerate business development and the creation of the OO App, enabling users to generate movies from...
Fast&Up, a sports nutrition brand, is currently raising a $70 million round and has attracted interest from multiple venture capital firms. The ongoing round aims to fund the company's expansion and product development in the sports nutrition market.

Saudi Arabia-based fintech CASHIN announced the closing of a $16 million Series A round, led by Impact46. The funding will support the expansion of its AI-enabled platform for fuel station operators across the Kingdom and deepen integrations with regulators and...
UAE‑based fintech XSquare announced it has raised a new round of funding from AngelSpark, with the amount undisclosed. The capital will be used to expand product development, scale infrastructure, and enhance its unified B2B financial operations platform. The announcement was...
Immunic announced an oversubscribed private placement of up to $400 million, led by BVF Partners and joined by Avidity Partners, OrbiMed, Trails Edge Capital Partners, TCGX and Vivo Capital. The funds will support Phase III ENSURE studies for its multiple sclerosis therapy...

Brazilian fintech PicPay completed its initial public offering on Nasdaq in early 2026, becoming the first Brazilian company to list on a U.S. exchange in nearly four years. The IPO was priced conservatively, reflecting tighter market conditions and signaling a...

Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, has filed for court approval to sell 20 Airbus aircraft for at least USD 533 million. The stalking-horse buyer is CSDS Asset Management LLC, with an auction set for 20 April 2026....
American investment fund Wellington Management increased its holding in French services company Elis to 5% of its capital, marking a significant minority stake acquisition. The transaction terms were not disclosed.

German carrier Hapag‑Lloyd announced a $4 bn agreement to acquire 100 % of New York‑listed Israeli carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. The combined fleet will exceed 400 vessels with a capacity of over 3 m TEU, and the deal includes...

M&G and CVC have completed a $1.1bn secondary transaction, underscoring a surge in deal activity. The transaction involves the sale of existing stakes in an undisclosed portfolio, marking a significant secondary market deal. The deal was announced on February 16,...
Caprock Group LLC has invested $1.06 million to acquire a minority stake in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a leading industrial gases company. The transaction was announced on February 16, 2026.

Saudi fintech startup Madfu announced a $25.5 million (SAR 95 million) pre‑Series A funding round led by Afaq Capital, with participation from angel investors. The capital will be used to expand its merchant network, upgrade technology, and develop new Sharia‑compliant...

Montreal-based Leyad has acquired Winnipeg's St. Vital Centre for $160.5 million, expanding its presence in the Prairie provinces. The acquisition positions Leyad to leverage the mall's strong tenant mix and anticipated Uniqlo store, aiming for long‑term value creation.
Singapore-based business services platform Ascentium announced the acquisition of UAE-based regtech and corporate service provider Clara for an undisclosed amount. The deal gives Ascentium a foothold in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre, while Clara gains...

GigPig, the UK live music marketplace, announced it will expand into Ireland after receiving investment from Best Nights VC, the venture arm of Mast‑Jägermeister SE. The funding will support its first international rollout in Dublin and Belfast, though the amount...
Aye Finance's shares listed on the stock exchange at ₹129, remaining flat on the first day of trading.
Enfinity Global announced an expansion of its bond facility to $183 million to fund solar and storage projects across the United States. The new financing will support the company's renewable energy deployment strategy. The announcement was made on February 16,...

Saudi Arabia-based cybersecurity startup Solidrange announced a $2.4 million seed round led by Sharaka Capital, with participation from Sadu Capital, SEEDRA Ventures and Tali Ventures. The funding will support regional expansion, product development and AI integration across its GRC automation...
EaseMyTrip announced plans to raise ₹500 crore to fund its non‑core business segment, aiming to support expansion and diversification. The fundraising round is expected to be led by undisclosed investors.

Eindhoven‑based MedTech startup Xyall announced it has raised €7.6 million from a consortium led by Capricorn Partners’ Capricorn Healthtech Fund II, alongside existing backers Sioux Technologies, Brabant Development Agency and Health Investment Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate the global...