Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Bain Capital Seeks $2.3 Billion in Coherent Corp Block Trade
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 the sale.
Bloomberg – Technology
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Octobotics Tech Raises $1.1M in Series Seed Funding
Indian AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd. announced the closing of a Series Seed round of about Rs. 10 crore ($1.1M) led by Navam Capital with participation from BYT Capital. The funding will support product development, field validation,...
The AI Insider
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Aerska Raises $39M in Back-to-Back Financing to Advance Brain Gene‑silencing Therapies
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...
STAT (Biotech)
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Glencore to Fund $250M for Orion’s Prieska Development
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...
Engineering & Mining Journal (E&MJ)
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Olyv Secures $23M Series C Funding Led by Fundamentum Partnership Fund
Personal lending platform Olyv raised Rs 207 crore ($23 million) in a Series C round, with Fundamentum Partnership Fund leading a Rs 120 crore investment and SMBC Asia Rising Fund contributing Rs 87.5 crore. The round values Olyv at roughly Rs 1,045 crore ($117 million) post‑money, and the proceeds will be...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
BeConfident Secures $15.8M Series A Funding Led by Prosus Ventures
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...
LatamList
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Heartland Ventures Secures $35.2M Initial Close for Fund III
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.
Venture Capital Journal
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
DSLR Technologies Raises Rs 80 Crore ($9M) in Series A Led by Z47 and Accel India
DSLR Technologies, the parent of D2C ethnic wear brand Aramya, secured Rs 80 crore (≈$9 million) in a Series A round. Existing investors Z47 and Accel India each contributed Rs 40 crore, taking a 20.77% stake each.
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Howden Group Raises $703m via Debt Issuance
Global insurance broker Howden Group has raised approximately $703m in gross proceeds through an add‑on issuance to its existing senior notes, attracting institutional investors. The $690m add‑on, priced at 101.875% of par, expands the total notes to $1.19bn and will...
Fintech Global
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Private Equity Firm Haveli to Acquire Budge Studios
Private equity firm Haveli announced it will acquire mobile game developer Budge Studios. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Haveli's portfolio in the gaming sector.
PocketGamer.biz
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Supermicro Secures $1.765B Syndicated Loan in Taiwan
U.S.-based AI server supplier Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) secured its first syndicated loan in Taiwan, amounting to US$1.765 billion. The loan was syndicated by CTBC Bank with participation from 21 financial institutions, including major Taiwanese banks and branches of international...
Focus Taiwan (CNA) – English News
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
TechMet Seeks up to $200M in New Funding to Expand Critical Minerals Portfolio
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...
MINING.com
Deals•Feb 8, 2026
South Australian SaaS Startup Splose Secures $46M Series A Led by Spectrum Equity
Adelaide‑based allied health software platform Splose announced a $46 million Series A round, led by US growth equity firm Spectrum Equity with participation from Athletic Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development, expand the UK market and deepen AI capabilities, marking...
Startup Daily (ANZ)
Deals•Feb 7, 2026
SambaNova Raises $350M+ in Funding Led by Vista Equity Partners and Intel
Chip startup SambaNova Systems announced it is raising over $350 million from a consortium led by Vista Equity Partners, with Cambium Capital and Intel also participating. Intel may invest up to $150 million, marking its first direct investment after earlier acquisition talks...
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Feb 7, 2026
Cerebras Systems Secures $1B Growth-Stage Funding Led by Tiger Global, with Benchmark Capital Contributing $225M
AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems announced a $1 billion growth-stage funding round at a $23 billion valuation, led by Tiger Global. Benchmark Capital invested $225 million via its Benchmark Infrastructure vehicles. The capital will fuel its AI hardware development and support its planned 2026...
TechCrunch Venture Feed
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Uplift360 Secures €7.4M Seed Round Led by Extantia
Materials startup Uplift360 announced a €7.4M seed funding round to scale its chemical regeneration technologies. The round was led by Extantia with participation from NATO Innovation Fund, Promus Ventures and Fund F.
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Mirae Asset Securities Issues First Korea Digital Bond
South Korean investment firm Mirae Asset Securities has issued its first digitally native bond in Korea, a one-year privately placed bond of $30 million and HK$325 million (approximately $41.6 million) in Hong Kong. The bond marks the firm's entry into...
FinanceAsia
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
SS Innovations International (SSII) Announces Follow‑on Equity Offering
SS Innovations International (SSII), a developer of affordable robotic surgical systems, has released a follow‑on offering deck outlining a secondary equity raise. The deck details the offering size, over‑allotment, bookrunners and use of proceeds, aiming to fund the company's growth...
IPO Candy
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Ib Vogt Sells €230m Irish Solar Portfolio to Institutional Investor
ib vogt completed the sale of three Irish solar projects totaling 272 MWp for about €230 million. The assets, developed by Highfield Solar, were sold to an international institutional investor, with two projects closed in December 2025 and the third expected to close...
reNEWS
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Commit Acquires Savannah, Expanding Its African Tech Talent Platform
Israeli technology firm Commit has acquired Savannah, an African tech talent startup founded by Itai Azogui. The deal, announced in early February 2026, was not publicly disclosed but is estimated at a few million dollars. The acquisition aims to accelerate...
Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Daytona Secures $24M Series A Funding to Build Programmatic Composable Computers for AI Agents
Daytona, an infrastructure company developing programmatic, composable computers for AI agents, announced a $24 million Series A funding round. The capital will support the company's efforts to scale its AI-focused hardware solutions.
VC News Daily
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Newsela Acquires Schoolytics to Expand Data Offerings
Literacy ed‑tech platform Newsela announced the acquisition of data‑analytics startup Schoolytics, aiming to integrate its data platform with Newsela’s reading and assessment tools. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move expands Newsela’s product suite beyond content to...
Education Week — Market Brief (industry)
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Blue Owl Secures $2.5bn for New Opportunistic Alternative Credit Fund
Asset manager Blue Owl announced the closing of a $2.5 billion capital raise for its new opportunistic alternative credit fund. The fund will target high‑yield credit opportunities across various sectors, leveraging Blue Owl’s expertise in private credit. The raise underscores strong...
Creditflux
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Cadastral Raises $9.5M in Funding
NYC-based AI-native software startup Cadastral announced a $9.5 million funding round. Investors Navitas, JLL Spark Global Ventures, AvalonBay, Equity Residential and 1Sharpe participated. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand go‑to‑market efforts in the commercial real...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Jain Cord Raises Rs 200 Cr in Series A From Lohia Family Office
Gurugram-based textile manufacturer Jain Cord Industries secured Rs 200 crore in a Series A round, issuing 31,79,550 CCPS and 100 equity shares at Rs 629 per share. The funding came from the Lohia Family Office, operated under Indorama Capital Holdings...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Wittenstein to Acquire STXI Motion, Expanding Into Mobile Robotics
German motion specialist Wittenstein announced it will acquire Israeli firm STXI Motion to broaden its electronics and software capabilities for electric motors and enter the mobile robotics market. The undisclosed‑value deal is subject to antitrust approval and is expected to...
Control Design
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Oro Raises $3M Funding Led by Slauson & Co. To Expand Employee Housing Benefits
Oro, a social fintech platform that enables employers to offer housing wellness as a benefit, announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will support the launch and...
Crowdfund Insider
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
TPG to Raise New Capital for CLO Platform
TPG announced plans to raise additional capital for its collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform, aiming to expand its capacity to originate and manage CLOs. The fundraising amount was not disclosed.
Creditflux
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Honda Invests in Mythic to Co-Develop AI Chips for Software-Defined Vehicles
Honda announced a strategic investment in Texas‑based AI chip maker Mythic to jointly develop a system‑on‑chip for its software‑defined vehicles. The partnership aims to boost computing performance and energy efficiency for automated driving and other SDV functions. Deal terms were...
Autonomous Vehicle International
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Terradot Acquires Eion to Build Global Enhanced Rock Weathering Carbon Removal Platform
Terradot announced the acquisition of Eion, a company focused on enhanced rock weathering, to create a global carbon removal platform. The deal combines Terradot's resources with Eion's technology to scale carbon removal efforts. Financial terms were not disclosed.
AgFunderNews
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Adaption Labs Raises $50M in Seed Funding
San Francisco‑based adaptive intelligence startup Adaption Labs announced a $50 million seed round. The round was led by Emergence Capital Partners with participation from Mozilla Ventures, Fifty Years, Threshold Ventures, Alpha Intelligence Capital, E14 Fund and Neo, and will be used to...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Blackstone-Owned Aypa Secures $1.5bn Warehouse Facility
Aypa, the Blackstone-owned asset‑backed finance platform, announced it has secured a $1.5 billion warehouse line to fund upcoming securitizations. The financing will bolster Aypa's capacity in the structured credit market and support its growth initiatives.
Structured Credit Investor
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Kirin to Sell Four Roses Bourbon Brand to Gallo in $775M Deal
Japanese beverage group Kirin announced it will sell its Four Roses bourbon brand to California‑based wine giant Gallo in a deal valued at up to $775 million. The acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will add the...
Japan Today – Business
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Signa Raises $1M Seed Round
Colombian anti-counterfeit startup Signa announced a $1M seed round from Fen Ventures, Orbit Ventures, AngelHub, and Funders VC. The B2B SaaS platform will use the capital to enhance its AI-driven anti-counterfeiting solution and expand its team and geographic reach.
LatamList
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Gardia Raises €8.5M Series A to Scale Mobile Emergency System for Seniors
Gardia, a healthtech startup, closed an €8.5 million Series A round led by European VC firm Peak, with participation from amberra, the butterfly & elephant accelerator (GS1 Germany), and existing investors BONVENTURE, Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures and Beurer. The funding will be...
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
BeHuman Raises $4M Seed Round to Advance Early Cancer Detection
beHuman, a physician-led preventive care platform focused on early cancer detection for underserved populations, announced a $4 million seed round. The funding will support the company's efforts to expand its services and improve early detection capabilities.
VC News Daily
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
ElevenLabs Raises $500M in Latest Funding Round at $11B Valuation
ElevenLabs announced a $500 million fundraising round, valuing the voice‑AI startup at $11 billion. The round, led by Sequoia Capital, will fund the company’s push to make voice the next major AI interface across devices. The announcement was made during...
TechCrunch AI
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Mundi Ventures Closes €750M First Close for Kembara Fund I
Mundi Ventures announced a €750 million first close for its Kembara Fund I, its largest deep‑tech and climate fund to date. The fund will target European deep‑tech and climate startups, writing checks of €15‑40 million at Series B and C stages, with the...
TechCrunch Venture Feed
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
X-Humanoid Secures $100M in First Funding Round
Beijing-based X-Humanoid raised over 700 million yuan (≈$100 million) in its first funding round, led by state‑linked funds such as the Beijing Robotics Industry Development Investment Fund, E‑Town Capital and the Beijing Gaojingjian Industrial Development Investment Fund, with participation from TH Capital,...
The AI Insider
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Kembara Secures €750M First Close for €1B Deep Tech Investment Fund
Kembara announced the first close of its €1 billion European deep‑tech fund, securing €750 million in commitments. The fund will invest up to €40 million in 20 deep‑tech companies at Series B and C stages, aiming to bolster Europe’s deep‑tech ecosystem.
Quantum Zeitgeist
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
LearnWell Secures Investment From Goldman Sachs Alternatives
LearnWell, a NYC‑based provider of academic and mental‑health services for K‑12 students, announced an undisclosed investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The funding will support expansion of its operations and development efforts. The deal highlights Goldman Sachs' interest in the education‑technology...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Additive Drives Secures Growth-Stage Funding From Nordic Alpha Partners and AM Ventures
Additive Drives, a Dresden-based electric motor manufacturer, announced it has raised an undisclosed amount of capital from Nordic Alpha Partners, with participation from existing investor AM Ventures. The new funding will be used to expand operations and accelerate development, supporting...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Accrual Raises $75M in Funding
San Francisco‑based AI‑native accounting platform Accrual announced a $75 million funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from Pruven Capital and Edward Jones Ventures. The capital will be used to accelerate product and AI development, expand the team, and onboard...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Morpheus Space Secures $15M Series A+ Funding Led by Alpine Space Ventures
Morpheus Space announced a $15 million Series A+ funding round on Feb. 5, 2026, led by Alpine Space Ventures. The round also included the European Investment Fund, Lavrock Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, Pallas Ventures and Vsquared Ventures. The capital will be used to scale...
SpaceNews
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
PineBridge Prices First New European CLO in Seven Years
Asset manager PineBridge announced the pricing of its first new European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) in seven years, marking a notable return to the European CLO market. The deal, priced on February 5, 2026, signals renewed investor interest in structured...
Creditflux
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
PhysicsWallah Invests Rs 1.5 Crore to Raise Stake in Kamya Yoga & Wellness
PhysicsWallah (PW) approved a second tranche of investment in Kay Lifestyle and Wellness Private Limited (Kamya Yoga & Wellness), subscribing to 300 Series Seed CCPS worth Rs 1.5 crore. The funding lifts PW’s ownership to 41.18% on a fully diluted...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Claas Makes Strategic Investment in AI AgTech Startup Pheno-Inspect
Machinery manufacturer Claas announced a strategic investment in German AgTech startup Pheno-Inspect, which uses AI to turn drone images into actionable crop insights. The partnership aims to accelerate digital field analysis and precision agriculture without additional sensors. The investment amount...
Future Farming
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Oak Hill Reissues US CLO, Narrowing AAA Benchmark
Oak Hill has issued a new US collateralized loan obligation (CLO), causing the benchmark AAA rating for US CLOs to narrow again. The reissue adds undisclosed amount of AAA-rated CLO assets to the market, reflecting continued investor demand for high-quality...
Creditflux
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Digital Striker Raises $1M From Foxhog Ventures
Indian optical‑fiber tools startup Digital Striker announced a $1 million funding round led by Foxhog Ventures. The capital will fund the establishment of a manufacturing facility, talent hiring, and expansion of offices across major Indian metros. The bootstrapped company, founded in...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
VAST Data Announces Planned Funding Round
VAST Data, a high‑performance data storage provider, announced plans to raise a new funding round, giving early stockholders an opportunity to cash out. The round is intended to provide liquidity for early investors, though details on size, valuation, and participants...
Blocks & Files