
Apollo Global Management is close to finalizing a $3.4 billion loan to a special purpose vehicle that will buy Nvidia chips for Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, following its merger with SpaceX. The financing, arranged by Valor Equity Partners, will fund data‑center construction as the combined entity prepares for a $50 billion IPO.
Saba has announced a third round of financing, bringing in investor EWI and suggesting changes to its board composition. The new capital is expected to support the company's growth initiatives.

Allied Properties REIT announced it has assumed full operational control of the KING Toronto development, effectively acquiring Westbank’s stake in the project. The move follows a series of loan facilities and will result in Allied owning 100% of the project...

Primary Ventures announced the closing of its $625 million Fund V, aimed at seed-stage investments across the United States. The fund will make checks of $5‑10 million and target 40‑50 companies over three years, covering sectors such as AI, fintech, healthcare, enterprise,...
Audit confirmation platform Circit announced a $22 million growth equity financing led by Ten Coves Capital, with participation from Aquiline and MiddleGame Ventures. The funding will support product innovation, AI‑powered workflows, expanded bank API connectivity, and scaling of go‑to‑market and customer...

Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl announced a $1.4 million pre‑Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The capital will support product research and development, new product launches, and expansion of its online and offline presence. Founder Akshay Gupta said the company...

The Indian government announced it will sell up to a 5% stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) through an offer‑for‑sale (OFS) starting Wednesday, with a floor price of ₹254 per share. If fully subscribed, the 17.41 crore shares could raise...

Private equity firm Lone Star has completed its previously announced $3.8 billion take‑private acquisition of Hillenbrand, an industrial company based in Batesville, Indiana. The deal will see Hillenbrand continue operating under its own name while being owned by Lone Star.

Children‑focused snack brand Slurrp Farm secured Rs 30 crore (≈$3.3 million) in an extended Series C round from Scarlet Ventures, lifting its post‑money valuation to Rs 810 crore ($90 million). The funding will bolster the company's long‑term financial resources and support growth.

Aarvee Engineering Consultants, an infrastructure consultancy, received SEBI approval to launch an IPO comprising a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹202.5 crore and an offer‑for‑sale of 67.5 lakh shares by promoter Venkatachala Chakrapani Redla. Proceeds will be used to...
Fern Ridge announced a US$250 million target for its inaugural asset-backed finance (ABF) fund, marking its entry into the ABF market. The fund aims to raise capital to invest in structured credit assets and will be managed by the firm’s...

Brazilian fintech Agibank announced on Feb. 10 that it is reducing its U.S. IPO size from 43.6 million to 20 million shares and lowering the price range to $12‑$13, down from $15‑$18. The adjustment follows a 20% decline in competitor PicPay’s shares after...

London-based xWatts announced the closing of a £1.6 million seed round led by Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, with participation from Cambridge Angels, Parkwalk and R42. The funding will support product development and expansion of its AI-driven energy management platform across European real‑estate...

Chinese smart lock maker Lockin has filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, seeking a main board listing. China Galaxy International will act as the sole sponsor for the IPO. The company plans to use the proceeds...

Marico South East Asia Corp (MSEA), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Marico Ltd, announced it will acquire a 75% stake in Vietnam‑based skin‑care company Skinetiq for about ₹261.6 crore in two tranches. The deal expands Marico’s presence in the Southeast Asian beauty...

Bertelsmann Investments announced the acquisition of an 80% majority stake in Indian trucking aggregator LetsTransport for an undisclosed amount. The deal will rename the company LetsTransport Group and the founders will continue to run day‑to‑day operations as the platform expands...

Indian healthtech startup CURAPOD announced a pre-Series A funding round of Rs 20 crore (approximately $2.2 million). The round was led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners, and Ideaspring Capital, with participation from existing backer Litemed. The capital will be used to accelerate R&D,...
Shanghai-based biotech Cascade Pharmaceuticals announced it has secured $72 million (about 500 million yuan) in new funding to advance its pipeline targeting metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), obesity, and diabetes. The capital will support preclinical and clinical development of its drug candidates.
Revera Energy, a Carlyle‑backed platform, has closed a US$150 million credit facility arranged by Nomura to fund battery‑storage, solar and green‑hydrogen projects across Australia and the United Kingdom. The financing will support the 150 MW/300 MWh Bungama Stage 1 battery project in South Australia...
Kestra's Bluespring, the wealth management platform, announced the acquisition of a Massachusetts-based registered investment advisor for $2.3 billion. The deal expands Bluespring's footprint in the U.S. wealth management market and is expected to close later this year.
Bombardier announced the acquisition of a U.S.-based aircraft maintenance company, expanding its service capabilities as political pressures increase under the Trump administration. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Telefonica announced the sale of its Colombian operations, cutting its debt by €1.5 billion. The €1.5 billion transaction is part of the telecom group's debt‑reduction plan. The buyer was not disclosed in the article.
Flock AI, an AI‑native visual commerce platform for fashion and retail, announced a $6M seed round led by Work‑Bench, with participation from January Ventures, Red Bike Capital, Outlander VC and AI Furnace. The funding brings total capital to $7.5M and...
Neuberger Berman announced it will acquire McKinsey's in-house investment unit, valued at $26 billion. The acquisition will bring the unit under Neuberger Berman's management, expanding its alternative investment capabilities. The deal was agreed on and is expected to close later this...

South Africa‑based investment holding company Harith and its affiliates have entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100% of low‑cost airline FlySafair. The undisclosed‑value deal is pending regulatory approval and will add an airline to Harith’s transportation infrastructure...

ILiAD Biotechnologies announced an oversubscribed $115 million Series B financing on Tuesday. The new capital will fund pivotal Phase 3 trials for its whooping cough vaccine, accelerating development and potential market entry.

Syrian agritech startup Nutra-GreeniX announced the closing of a $200,000 seed round, led by EBLA Ventures with participation from Syrian and Saudi angel investors. The funding will be used to expand operations, increase production capacity, and develop new sustainable livestock...

Plymouth Rock, a regional insurer, is sponsoring its first catastrophe bond, seeking $100 million in named storm reinsurance through a $100 million Series 2026-1 issuance by Tremont Re Ltd. The bond, structured with global reinsurer Hannover Re, will provide coverage...
Zanaga Iron (ZIOC) signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for an initial $25 million cash investment in its Jumelles subsidiary, granting Red Arc a 20% stake and an option to acquire an additional 67.5% for $125 million within 18...
San Diego‑based aerospace manufacturer Natilus announced a $28 million Series A round led by Draper Associates, with participation from Type One Ventures, The Veterans Fund, Flexport, New Vista Capital, Soma Capital, Liquid 2 VC, VU Venture Partners and Wave FX. The funding will support development...

Canadian ad‑tech startup Taiv announced a $13 million USD funding round, dubbed a “Series A plus”, led by IDC Ventures and Emerging Ventures. Existing backers Y Combinator, Garage Capital, Pioneer Fund, Trillick Ventures and undisclosed angels also participated, bringing total capital...

Amazon Web Services expanded its partnership with STMicroelectronics by securing warrants to purchase up to 24.8 million shares at $28.38 per share over a seven‑year period. The agreement gives AWS access to high‑bandwidth and power‑management chips for its data centers while...
SpaceX is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering, with its longtime investment banker returning to manage the deal. The move signals the company's next major step toward public markets, though details on valuation and timing remain undisclosed.

Colorado-based Richey May announced on Feb. 9 that it has acquired Wagner Kaplan, a boutique tax firm in Rockville, Maryland. The acquisition marks Richey May’s entry into the Maryland market, expanding its national footprint. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Kongsberg Gruppen announced that its maritime division will be spun off into an independent publicly‑traded company, Kongsberg Maritime, following approval at an extraordinary general meeting on 22 January 2026. The new entity is slated to list on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026,...

China‑American biotech QuantX Biosciences announced a $85 million Series B round, led by the venture arms of Eli Lilly and Sanofi. The funding will accelerate its immunology pipeline targeting key immune‑related diseases. The round highlights strong investor interest in biotech innovations.
TechMet, the US‑backed investment vehicle focused on critical minerals, announced plans to raise up to $200 million in additional funding. The capital will be used to make new investments in mining projects across Africa and other regions, building on its $300 million...

Brazilian corporate communications platform Pix Mídia announced a $550,000 funding round, led by Domo Invest with participation from Bossa Nova Instimentos. The capital will be used to expand its internal communications platform and acquire more corporate clients.

Clay, a fintech platform, announced a $55 million tender offer to purchase employee shares, valuing the company at $5 billion. The offer provides liquidity to employees and is positioned as a retention tool.
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have finalized a government‑to‑government agreement transferring the former Royal Navy hydrographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy, enhancing its maritime security and research capabilities.

Singapore-based Hyperbond Studio announced a $500,000 seed round to fund its AI companionship language‑learning app Call Me Sensei. The round was backed by NLS Ventures, Loyal VC, Attribute Global Ventures, Julius Baer and Plug and Play APAC. The capital will...

WellWith, a Noida‑based wellness startup, announced a seed funding round of Rs 1.25 crore, led by venture firm BeyondSeed with participation from Winner Ventures. The capital will be used to advance clinical research and expand supply‑chain infrastructure in Ladakh. Founded in 2021,...
South Korean biotech Galux Inc., which uses generative AI for protein and antibody design, announced a $29 million Series B financing led by Yuanta. The fresh capital will support scaling of its AI‑driven biologics platform and recent collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. The...
Stellantis has sold its stake in a Canadian gigafactory for a nominal US$100, effectively exiting the joint venture. The transaction marks a write‑off of the investment and highlights Stellantis' shift away from the battery plant.
Canadian miner PMET Resources announced a financing of up to C$130 million ($96 million) through a public offering of common shares and a private placement of flow‑through shares to fund exploration at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in northern Quebec. The offerings are...

Bain Capital is offering to sell about 9.4 million shares of laser‑equipment maker Coherent Corp in an unregistered block trade valued at up to $2.3 billion, at $237.50‑$240 per share, a discount to the recent closing price. Bank of America is leading...

Irish‑British biotech Aerska, developing brain‑shuttle technology to deliver siRNA across the blood‑brain barrier, announced a $39 million financing round. The new funding follows a prior raise just four months earlier and will support development of treatments for neurological diseases. Investors were...

Glencore has entered into a binding offtake agreement with Prieska Copper Zinc Mine Ltd., a subsidiary of Orion Minerals Ltd., to provide a $250 million prepayment facility that will fund the Uppers and Deeps development at the Prieska mine in South...

Brazilian edtech startup BeConfident announced a $15.8 million Series A round led by Prosus Ventures. The funding will support international expansion, new distribution channels, and advanced AI research for its conversational learning platform. BeConfident currently serves 3 million users and...

Heartland Ventures announced an initial close of $35.2 million for its third fund, targeting a total of $60 million. The fund’s limited partners include a network of nearly 1,000 Midwest industrial owner‑operators, such as construction firm Shiel Sexton.