Business Deals and Investments

Bruce Gordon's Birketu Raises Stake in Nine Entertainment to 23%
DealsFeb 28, 2026

Bruce Gordon's Birketu Raises Stake in Nine Entertainment to 23%

Bruce Gordon, through his private investment vehicle Birketu, increased its holding in Nine Entertainment from 19.98% to 22.98%, making him the largest shareholder. The stake increase was disclosed in a recent filing, cementing Gordon's influence over the media company.

TV Tonight (Australia)
Colruyt Group Completes €230M Sale of French Stores and Gas Stations
DealsFeb 28, 2026

Colruyt Group Completes €230M Sale of French Stores and Gas Stations

Colruyt Group completed the sale of its 100 French stores and 45 DATS 24 gas stations on February 28, 2026, generating cash proceeds of about €230 million. The assets were acquired primarily by Groupement Mousquetaires, with other stores sold to E.Leclerc, Coopérative U and...

Retail Detail (EU)
OpenAI Raises $110B in Corporate Funding From Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon
DealsFeb 28, 2026

OpenAI Raises $110B in Corporate Funding From Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon

OpenAI announced a $110 billion corporate funding round led by Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon. The capital will be used to expand OpenAI’s global reach and deepen its AI infrastructure, including dedicated inference capacity and training resources. The announcement coincided with...

Computerworld – IT Leadership
Verdane to Acquire Augmentum Fintech in £185.7M Take Private Deal
DealsFeb 28, 2026

Verdane to Acquire Augmentum Fintech in £185.7M Take Private Deal

London‑based Augmentum Fintech has agreed to be acquired by Norwegian private‑equity group Verdane in a cash deal valued at approximately £185.7 million. The offer, made through Frontier BidCo, proposes 111 pence per share, a 27% premium to the pre‑announcement price, and will...

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Zura Bio Raises $144M in Public Offering to Advance Autoimmune Drug Pipeline
DealsFeb 28, 2026

Zura Bio Raises $144M in Public Offering to Advance Autoimmune Drug Pipeline

Zura Bio, a clinical‑stage biotechnology firm, completed a $144 million public offering of Class A ordinary shares and pre‑funded warrants, with underwriters fully exercising their option for additional shares. The proceeds will fund Phase 2 trials for its lead candidate tibulizumab and support...

Ventureburn
JD Property Files A1 Listing Application for Hong Kong IPO
DealsFeb 27, 2026

JD Property Files A1 Listing Application for Hong Kong IPO

JD Property, the infrastructure development and management platform of JD.com, has submitted an A1 listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, signalling its intention to go public. The filing follows rapid overseas expansion, with RMB 121.5 billion in assets under management...

KrASIA
ISPTech Secures €5.5M Seed Funding to Scale Green Propulsion Technology
DealsFeb 27, 2026

ISPTech Secures €5.5M Seed Funding to Scale Green Propulsion Technology

German startup ISPTech announced a €5.5M seed round led by Join Capital, with participation from High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Faber, First Momentum Ventures, Lightfield Equity, Final Frontier Liftoff, DLR and Start‑up BW Seed Fonds. The funding will be used to scale production...

Payload
Ally Bank Issues $1.1B Prime Auto ABS
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Ally Bank Issues $1.1B Prime Auto ABS

Ally Bank announced a $1.1 billion prime auto asset‑backed securities (ABS) issuance, comprising seven tranches of fixed‑rate notes backed by nearly 60,000 auto loan receivables. BofA Securities serves as the lead underwriter for the transaction, which targets prime borrowers with an...

Asset Securitization Report
Harmony Baby Nutrition Secures $6M Grant From Brazilian Development Agency
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Harmony Baby Nutrition Secures $6M Grant From Brazilian Development Agency

Harmony Baby Nutrition, a startup developing a sterile, human‑breastmilk‑based liquid infant formula, secured a $6 million non‑dilutive grant from the Brazilian Development Agency to build a local R&D and manufacturing hub. The funding will support its commercialization efforts and expansion in...

Vegconomist
Replay Global Invests in Vietnam-Based Playard to Scale Mobile Games Portfolio
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Replay Global Invests in Vietnam-Based Playard to Scale Mobile Games Portfolio

Mobile games studio Playard has secured an undisclosed investment from Replay Global to expand its team and grow its game portfolio. The capital and strategic support will help Playard scale its products and internal capabilities while remaining independent.

PocketGamer.biz
Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners Agree $726M Take Private of KORE Group
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners Agree $726M Take Private of KORE Group

Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners announced they have agreed to acquire the remaining shares of IoT specialist KORE Group for approximately $726 million, at $9.25 per share, representing an almost 700% premium to the stock’s closing price on Dec 18. The...

AltAssets
Illumination Acquisition Corp. I Announces $200M IPO Pricing, Set to Trade on Nasdaq
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Illumination Acquisition Corp. I Announces $200M IPO Pricing, Set to Trade on Nasdaq

Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (NASDAQ: ILLUU) announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with units expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on February 27, 2026. The SPAC, targeting sectors such as AI, nuclear and financial services, is...

SPACInsider
Affinius Capital Provides $110M Acquisition Loan to Dermot Company for Palm Beach Gardens Purchase
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Affinius Capital Provides $110M Acquisition Loan to Dermot Company for Palm Beach Gardens Purchase

Dermot Company, together with partners PGGM and TD Asset Management, secured a $110 million acquisition loan from Affinius Capital to finance its purchase of The Quaye at Palm Beach Gardens, a 340‑unit Class‑A multifamily complex. The loan, arranged by Walker &...

Commercial Observer
Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance Provides $66.3M Debt Financing for Moxy Menlo Park Hotel
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance Provides $66.3M Debt Financing for Moxy Menlo Park Hotel

Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance, via its Bayview PACE division, closed a $66.3 million financing package for the Moxy Menlo Park hotel in Silicon Valley, consisting of $30.2 million in C‑PACE funding and a $36.1 million construction loan. The financing was arranged by JLL...

Hotel Business
Table Space Raises Rs 200 Crore in Pre‑IPO Private Placement Ahead of Rs 1,000 Crore IPO
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Table Space Raises Rs 200 Crore in Pre‑IPO Private Placement Ahead of Rs 1,000 Crore IPO

India’s coworking startup Table Space announced the completion of a Rs 200 crore pre‑IPO private placement, approved at an extraordinary general meeting last month. The funds will support its upcoming Rs 1,000 crore IPO as the company expands across major Indian cities.

Entrackr
Wise Equity Invests in Vending‑machine Maker FAS International
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Wise Equity Invests in Vending‑machine Maker FAS International

Wise Equity announced an investment in FAS International, a vending‑machine manufacturer that posted 2025 revenues above €58 million and an EBITDA margin exceeding 20%. The terms and amount of the investment were not disclosed, but the funding is intended to support...

PE Hub Europe
Kayne Anderson BDC Invests $75M in Clearwater Analytics Unitranche Facility
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Kayne Anderson BDC Invests $75M in Clearwater Analytics Unitranche Facility

Kayne Anderson BDC Inc (KBDC) disclosed a $75 million investment in a $3.5 billion unitranche credit facility for Clearwater Analytics, marking its largest new investment in Q4 2025. The deal was part of the BDC’s software lending strategy and contributed to a total...

Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
FCC Approves Waiver for Circle City Broadcasting's Acquisition of Indianapolis ABC Affiliate
DealsFeb 27, 2026

FCC Approves Waiver for Circle City Broadcasting's Acquisition of Indianapolis ABC Affiliate

Circle City Broadcasting, led by DuJuan McCoy, signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the ABC affiliate in Indianapolis from E.W. Scripps Co. The FCC approved the required waiver on February 27, 2026, clearing a regulatory hurdle for the transaction....

Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Reevo Raises $80M in Venture Funding Co-Led by Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Reevo Raises $80M in Venture Funding Co-Led by Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins

Reevo, the AI-native revenue operating system platform, announced an $80 million fundraising round co-led by Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins. The capital will support the company’s rapid growth and expansion of its GTM platform.

SalesTech Star
Meridian Capital Group Secures $63.5M Freddie Mac Loan for Wayne Village Apartments
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Meridian Capital Group Secures $63.5M Freddie Mac Loan for Wayne Village Apartments

Meridian Capital Group arranged a $63.5 million loan from Freddie Mac, secured through Capital One, to finance the 275‑unit Wayne Village apartment community in Wayne, New Jersey. The financing will support the property’s operations and potential upgrades. The deal was announced on...

Connect CRE
Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II to Combine with ThomasLloyd in $1.5B SPAC Deal
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II to Combine with ThomasLloyd in $1.5B SPAC Deal

Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II (DRDB), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with ThomasLloyd, a global investment firm, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The merger will take ThomasLloyd public and provide the...

SPACInsider
Cigna Acquires CarepathRx to Expand Hospital Pharmacy Services
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Cigna Acquires CarepathRx to Expand Hospital Pharmacy Services

Cigna announced the acquisition of CarepathRx, a private‑equity‑backed pharmacy that supplies prescription drugs to roughly 10% of U.S. hospitals. The deal expands Cigna’s vertical integration in the pharmaceutical supply chain, complementing its earlier purchase of Express Scripts.

STAT News — Pharma
Eureka Lithium Completes Acquisition of Cabin Lake and Tyee Projects
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Eureka Lithium Completes Acquisition of Cabin Lake and Tyee Projects

Eureka Lithium completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in the Cabin Lake Polymetallic Project in British Columbia and the Tyee Titanium‑Vanadium Project in Quebec by purchasing all shares of Stairway Mining. The transaction involved the exchange of 9.1 million Eureka...

Mining Technology
Juggernaut Exploration Ltd. Announces $10M Bought Deal Private Placement
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Juggernaut Exploration Ltd. Announces $10M Bought Deal Private Placement

Juggernaut Exploration Ltd. entered into a bought‑deal private placement with Stifel Canada, selling 3,906,250 units at $2.56 per unit for gross proceeds of $10 million. The underwriter will act as sole bookrunner and the offering is expected to close around March 19, 2026....

Resource World Magazine
Bulgarian AI Firm Sirma Group Holding Completes Dual Listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Bulgarian AI Firm Sirma Group Holding Completes Dual Listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Sirma Group Holding, a Bulgarian AI technology provider, officially opened trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, completing its dual listing. The new listing expands its access to European capital markets, improves liquidity and investor reach, and supports its growth strategy.

The Recursive
RXR Secures $420M Construction Loan From Apollo Global Management for FiDi Residential Conversion
DealsFeb 27, 2026

RXR Secures $420M Construction Loan From Apollo Global Management for FiDi Residential Conversion

Manhattan-based real‑estate private‑equity firm RXR obtained a $420 million construction loan from affiliates of Apollo Global Management to convert the 61 Broadway office building in the Financial District into a 796‑unit residential tower. Construction is slated to begin later this month with...

Crain’s New York Business
Tokio Marine Sponsors $100M Kizuna Re III Cat Bond Issuance in Singapore
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Tokio Marine Sponsors $100M Kizuna Re III Cat Bond Issuance in Singapore

Japanese insurer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. is sponsoring a new $100 million Kizuna Re III cat bond (Series 2026-1) issued by Kizuna Re III Pte. Ltd. out of Singapore. The bond will provide collateralized earthquake reinsurance...

Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Issues $400M 2029 Bond Amid Software Volatility
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Issues $400M 2029 Bond Amid Software Volatility

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund priced a $400 million 2029 investment‑grade bond, offering a spread of 2% over Treasuries. The issuance, one of nine US investment‑grade deals that day, reflects heightened investor caution toward software‑linked credit exposure amid AI‑driven volatility. Proceeds...

Private Equity Insights
Greenbriar Equity Group Closes $5.4bn Seventh Flagship Fund
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Greenbriar Equity Group Closes $5.4bn Seventh Flagship Fund

Greenbriar Equity Group announced the final close of its seventh flagship fund at $5.4bn, exceeding its target and representing a 50% increase over its previous Fund VI. The oversubscribed close highlights strong investor demand for the firm’s private equity strategy.

AltAssets
Hornby Sells Scalextric Brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20m
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Hornby Sells Scalextric Brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20m

Hornby announced the sale of its iconic Scalextric slot‑car racing brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20 million. The transaction transfers the business and intellectual‑property rights, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction and investment in Hornby’s other brands.

The Guardian  Retail
Investindustrial-Backed Grupo Alacant Agrees to Acquire Silver Pail
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Investindustrial-Backed Grupo Alacant Agrees to Acquire Silver Pail

Grupo Alacant, backed by private equity firm Investindustrial, announced an agreement to acquire Silver Pail. The combined entity is expected to generate annual revenues of around €300 million. Deal terms were not disclosed.

PE Hub Europe
Grevoro Secures ₹43 Cr Seed Funding From Atha and Misra Family Offices
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Grevoro Secures ₹43 Cr Seed Funding From Atha and Misra Family Offices

Bengaluru-based low‑carbon industrial manufacturing startup Grevoro raised ₹43 Cr (≈$4.7 M) in a seed round from the family offices of the Atha and Misra groups. The funding will help make its manufacturing intelligence platform production‑ready and support its pursuit of an NBFC...

Inc42
Iberdrola Places €600m Green Hybrid Bond
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Iberdrola Places €600m Green Hybrid Bond

Iberdrola placed a €600 million green hybrid bond, setting a 3.95% coupon and attracting over €5 billion of investor demand. The issuance, backed by eight banks, will refinance a hybrid instrument maturing in April and helps keep Iberdrola’s hybrid volume stable at...

reNEWS
Biophytis Raises Bond Facility Ceiling to €2M with Hexagon Capital Fund
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Biophytis Raises Bond Facility Ceiling to €2M with Hexagon Capital Fund

Biophytis announced that its bond facility with Hexagon Capital Fund has been increased to a €2 million ceiling, providing additional financing for the biotech company. The extension was formally agreed and the new limit is now in place.

Euronext
Info Edge Launches Rs 250 Crore Growth-Stage Fund B8 Fund-I
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Info Edge Launches Rs 250 Crore Growth-Stage Fund B8 Fund-I

Info Edge announced the launch of B8 Fund-I, a Rs 250 crore growth-stage investment fund targeting tech-enabled companies in India. The fund, registered as a Category II AIF, may raise additional capital from external sponsors and will have an eight-year...

Entrackr
Atacama Resources Acquires Full Stake in Atacama 3 Mineral Property
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Atacama Resources Acquires Full Stake in Atacama 3 Mineral Property

Atacama Resources announced it has completed the acquisition of a full stake in the Atacama 3 mineral property in Ontario’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The 255‑hectare site, located near the Macassa Mine, adds to the company's early‑stage exploration portfolio. No financial terms...

Mining Technology
Witnick Real Estate Partners Acquires Three Upper West Side Apartment Buildings for $22.5M
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Witnick Real Estate Partners Acquires Three Upper West Side Apartment Buildings for $22.5M

New York‑based developer Witnick Real Estate Partners completed the acquisition of three adjacent Upper West Side residential walk‑up buildings from Schreiber Properties for $22.5 million. The properties at 202‑206 West 96th Street comprise 53 units and include ground‑floor retail tenants.

Commercial Observer
Rlwrld Secures $26M Seed 2 Funding to Advance Robotics Foundation Models
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Rlwrld Secures $26M Seed 2 Funding to Advance Robotics Foundation Models

South Korean AI robotics startup Rlwrld raised $26 million in a Seed‑2 round, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The round was backed by investors including Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, CJ Logistics, Kakao Investment, Lotte Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, Mirae...

FinSMEs
Abram Scientific Closes $11.75M Series A Led by Octapharma
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Abram Scientific Closes $11.75M Series A Led by Octapharma

Abram Scientific, a Menlo Park‑based medical device firm specializing in coagulation diagnostics, announced the closing of an $11.75 million Series A round. The financing was led by Octapharma AG with participation from investors affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz. The capital will...

VC News Daily
Splash Damage Acquires Gamepires From Jagex
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Splash Damage Acquires Gamepires From Jagex

Splash Damage announced the acquisition of Gamepires, the developer behind SCUM, from Jagex. The deal, backed by Emona Capital, aims to combine Splash Damage's multiplayer expertise with Gamepires' open‑world survival experience.

GamesIndustry.biz
Telenor Amp Invests $3M in AI-Driven Mobile Operator Telgea as Part of $5M Funding Round
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Telenor Amp Invests $3M in AI-Driven Mobile Operator Telgea as Part of $5M Funding Round

Telenor Amp announced a $3 million investment in US‑based AI startup Telgea, contributing to a $5 million funding round that also includes Node, Antler VC and Runway. Telgea offers an AI‑driven platform to manage mobile subscriptions for international employees, targeting enterprise customers...

TelecomDrive
Arbor Realty Trust Closes $1.05B Collateralized Securitization Vehicle
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Arbor Realty Trust Closes $1.05B Collateralized Securitization Vehicle

Arbor Realty Trust announced the closing of a $1.05 billion collateralized securitization vehicle, adding liquidity to its balance sheet. The transaction was disclosed in its Q4 2025 earnings release on February 27 2026.

GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
Exxaro to Acquire Stake in Tshipi Manganese Mine, Becoming Joint‑venture Partner with Jupiter Mines
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Exxaro to Acquire Stake in Tshipi Manganese Mine, Becoming Joint‑venture Partner with Jupiter Mines

ASX‑listed Jupiter Mines announced that Exxaro will acquire a stake in its Tshipi manganese mine, making Exxaro a co‑investor and joint‑venture partner. The transaction is slated to close on 27 February 2026, coinciding with Jupiter’s interim results. The deal consolidates Exxaro’s presence...

Mining Weekly
K” LINE Secures ¥10B Natural‑capital Impact Loan From Mizuho‑led Syndicate
DealsFeb 27, 2026

K” LINE Secures ¥10B Natural‑capital Impact Loan From Mizuho‑led Syndicate

Japanese shipping firm “K” LINE has signed a 10 billion JPY five‑year commitment line under Mizuho’s Natural Capital Impact Finance scheme, with a syndicate of banks led by Mizuho Bank. The loan will fund the company’s nature‑positive initiatives and will be monitored...

Container News
Jio Financial Injects ₹2,000 Crore Into Jio Credit Ltd to Fund Growth
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Jio Financial Injects ₹2,000 Crore Into Jio Credit Ltd to Fund Growth

Jio Financial Services Ltd announced a capital infusion of ₹2,000 crore into its wholly‑owned non‑banking financial subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd. The investment, made through the subscription of 33,571,923 equity shares at a premium of ₹585.70 per share, is intended to...

The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
Bally's Acquires Bronx City Land for $156.6M to Build Casino
DealsFeb 27, 2026

Bally's Acquires Bronx City Land for $156.6M to Build Casino

Bally's has completed the purchase of a 16‑acre parcel of city‑owned land in the Bronx for $156.6 million, securing the site for its planned casino and hotel complex. The deed was filed on Friday, marking the final step after the project...

Commercial Observer
YieldMax Semiconductor Option Income ETF Launches on London Stock Exchange
DealsFeb 26, 2026

YieldMax Semiconductor Option Income ETF Launches on London Stock Exchange

YieldMax® Semiconductor Option Income UCITS ETF – Dist (ticker CHPY) began trading on the London Stock Exchange on 26 February 2026. The ETF, issued by HANetf II ICAV, employs a covered‑call strategy on a portfolio of semiconductor companies to generate...

ETFWorld Europe (EN)
New Era Energy & Digital Signs LOI to Acquire 54 Acres Adjacent to Texas Critical Data Centers
DealsFeb 26, 2026

New Era Energy & Digital Signs LOI to Acquire 54 Acres Adjacent to Texas Critical Data Centers

New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. announced a non‑binding Letter of Intent to acquire approximately 54 acres of land adjacent to its Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC) campus in Ector County, Texas. The acquisition aims to expand the company's integrated...

Business Wire — Executive Appointments
Union.ai Secures $38.1M Series A Funding Led by NEA
DealsFeb 26, 2026

Union.ai Secures $38.1M Series A Funding Led by NEA

Union.ai announced the completion of its Series A round, raising $38.1 million. The round was led by existing investor NEA with participation from Nava Ventures and new investor Mozilla Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its AI development...

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