Business Deals and Investments

Capitolis to Acquire 20 Gates Management’s U.S. Secured Financing Platform
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Capitolis to Acquire 20 Gates Management’s U.S. Secured Financing Platform

Fintech firm Capitolis announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. Secured Financing Platform of 20 Gates Management. The acquisition, expected to close in the coming weeks, will add U.S. secured financing capabilities and client relationships to Capitolis’s...

FX News Group
SEBI Approves IPOs for Integris Medtech, Alpine Texworld, Anjali Labtech and Others
DealsFeb 20, 2026

SEBI Approves IPOs for Integris Medtech, Alpine Texworld, Anjali Labtech and Others

India's securities regulator SEBI has approved four initial public offerings, including Integris Medtech, Alpine Texworld and Anjali Labtech, clearing the path for their upcoming listings.

The Economic Times – Markets
Milky Mist Targets 2026 IPO, CEO Confident Amid Market Jitters
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Milky Mist Targets 2026 IPO, CEO Confident Amid Market Jitters

Milky Mist, the Indian dairy brand, announced that it remains on track to launch its initial public offering in 2026 despite recent market volatility. The company's CEO expressed confidence in the firm's growth prospects and readiness for the listing. No...

The Economic Times – Markets
Sinclair Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Sinclair Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations

The FCC approved Sinclair, Inc.'s application to acquire four local television stations, transferring broadcast licenses from Deerfield Media, Cunningham Broadcasting and Howard Stirk Holdings. The stations include WEYI, WGTU, WGTQ and WHAM, expanding Sinclair's presence in Michigan and New York....

The Desk
Funko Secures Investment From Pleasant Lake
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Funko Secures Investment From Pleasant Lake

Toymaker Funko has attracted investment from Pleasant Lake, a deal-focused investor. The funding will support Funko's growth and product expansion.

The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
Allstate Raises $1.2bn Target for Sanders Re III & IV Catastrophe Bonds
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Allstate Raises $1.2bn Target for Sanders Re III & IV Catastrophe Bonds

Allstate announced it has increased its target for the dual Sanders Re III and Sanders Re IV catastrophe bond issuances to $1.2 billion, seeking $600 million of reinsurance limit per series. The bonds, issued by Sanders Re III Ltd. and Sanders Re...

Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
Manilam Industries Announces IPO with Price Band and Subscription Details
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Manilam Industries Announces IPO with Price Band and Subscription Details

Manilam Industries has filed for an initial public offering, releasing details on the global minimum price (GMP), price band, and subscription process. The IPO is slated for the near term, and investors can review the offering particulars on the stock...

The Economic Times – Markets
Activist Fund Palliser Capital Takes Minority Stake in Japanese Toilet Maker Toto
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Activist Fund Palliser Capital Takes Minority Stake in Japanese Toilet Maker Toto

UK-based activist fund Palliser Capital has taken a minority stake in Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto, citing its role in AI memory chip production. The stake purchase, announced in early February 2026, is expected to push Toto to expand its chip‑parts...

Business Insider – Finance
Vizzia Secures €30M Series B Funding Led by Base10 Partners
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Vizzia Secures €30M Series B Funding Led by Base10 Partners

Paris‑based video surveillance startup Vizzia announced a €30 million Series B round, bringing its total funding to nearly €50 million. The round was led by Base10 Partners with participation from Headline and Sistafund. Vizzia will use the capital to enhance its AI‑powered surveillance...

FinSMEs
Gov. Newsom Signs $590M Emergency Bridge Loan to Save Bay Area Transit
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Gov. Newsom Signs $590M Emergency Bridge Loan to Save Bay Area Transit

California Governor Gavin Newsom authorized a $590 million emergency bridge loan to the Bay Area's four largest transit agencies: BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit to avert service cuts and station closures. The loan, administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission,...

KQED MindShift
SanRaj Group Acquires Three-Hotel Portfolio From Ares Real Estate Funds and EQ Group
DealsFeb 20, 2026

SanRaj Group Acquires Three-Hotel Portfolio From Ares Real Estate Funds and EQ Group

SanRaj Group, via its Clearsense Ventures platform, has purchased a three‑hotel portfolio comprising Novotel and Ibis properties in Scotland and northern England from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group. The undisclosed‑value deal expands SanRaj’s UK hospitality footprint and continues...

Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Curry College to Acquire Labouré College of Healthcare Nursing Programs
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Curry College to Acquire Labouré College of Healthcare Nursing Programs

Labouré College of Healthcare will cease operations on Aug. 31, 2026 and transfer its nursing programs to Curry College, effectively making Curry College the acquirer of those programs. The transition was announced in a Feb. 20, 2026 article.

University Business
Kelvin Properties Secures £18.8m Loan From Bank of Scotland for Glasgow Student Housing
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Kelvin Properties Secures £18.8m Loan From Bank of Scotland for Glasgow Student Housing

Glasgow‑based developer Kelvin Properties has secured an £18.8 million loan from Bank of Scotland to fund a purpose‑built student accommodation project in the city’s West End. The scheme will deliver 134 studio rooms and aims for an EPC ‘A’ rating with...

Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
AI Startup Myelin Foundry Secures ₹48 Cr Funding From ASM Technologies
DealsFeb 20, 2026

AI Startup Myelin Foundry Secures ₹48 Cr Funding From ASM Technologies

Myelin Foundry, an AI startup, announced it has raised ₹48 crore in a funding round led by corporate investor ASM Technologies. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and market expansion.

Inc42
Voloridge Investment Management Acquires Harbourside Place Assets for $57.6M
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Voloridge Investment Management Acquires Harbourside Place Assets for $57.6M

Hedge fund Voloridge Investment Management, led by Barry Miller, purchased parts of the mixed‑use Harbourside Place complex in Jupiter, Florida for $57.6 million. The acquisition includes two mixed‑use buildings and a vacant waterfront site, while seller Summit Ventures retains the remainder...

Commercial Observer
Axis Medical Secures Undisclosed Investment From Spur Ridge Capital
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Axis Medical Secures Undisclosed Investment From Spur Ridge Capital

Denver-based Axis Medical, a distributor of spinal implant and orthobiologic technologies, received an undisclosed investment from Spur Ridge Capital. The funding will be used to accelerate growth through operational infrastructure, sales initiatives, and strategic expansion, including acquisitions, while the company...

FinSMEs
Harbor Compliance Secures Majority Growth Investment From Bregal Sagemount
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Harbor Compliance Secures Majority Growth Investment From Bregal Sagemount

Harbor Compliance, a provider of entity‑compliance SaaS, received a majority growth investment from Bregal Sagemount, with the amount undisclosed. As part of the deal, three Bregal Sagemount partners join the board and Chad Nuss is appointed CEO. The funds will...

FinSMEs
Connecticut General Life Insurance Provides $40M Refi for 99 Hudson Street
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Connecticut General Life Insurance Provides $40M Refi for 99 Hudson Street

Connecticut General Life Insurance is providing $40 million in debt financing to Olshan Properties to refinance the 99 Hudson Street office building in Tribeca, Manhattan. The transaction, arranged by JLL Capital Markets' Steven Klein, comes as the building enjoys 97%...

Commercial Observer
BridgePoint Healthcare Sells D.C. Nursing Facility to Hill Valley Healthcare for $79M
DealsFeb 20, 2026

BridgePoint Healthcare Sells D.C. Nursing Facility to Hill Valley Healthcare for $79M

BridgePoint Healthcare has sold its skilled nursing facility at 4601 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SW in Washington, D.C. to Hill Valley Healthcare for $79 million, according to deed records. Hill Valley financed the acquisition with a $53.7 million loan from Deutsche Bank,...

Bisnow
Allwyn Acquires Hines' Bond Street Trophy for £195M
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Allwyn Acquires Hines' Bond Street Trophy for £195M

Hines sold its mixed-use Bond Street property, 80 New Bond Street, to Allwyn for £195 million, delivering a net initial yield of 3.7 %. The transaction marks Allwyn’s entry into prime West End real estate as Hines exits the asset after acquiring...

Bisnow
Ascent Secures $45M Series C Funding Led by Global Asset Manager
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Ascent Secures $45M Series C Funding Led by Global Asset Manager

San Diego‑based Ascent announced the close of its Series C round, raising $45 million to expand its education‑financing platform. The round was led by a global asset manager and will support growth of its leadership team and entry into new education verticals.

VC News Daily
Step Up Housing, Sack Capital Partners and Align Financing Partners Acquire Hancock Terrace for $75M
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Step Up Housing, Sack Capital Partners and Align Financing Partners Acquire Hancock Terrace for $75M

The Towbes Group sold the 272‑unit Hancock Terrace multifamily complex in Santa Maria for $75 million. The buyer consortium—nonprofit Step Up Housing, Sack Capital Partners and Align Financing Partners—plans to convert the property into affordable housing. The transaction was brokered by...

Commercial Observer
EFEX Secures $8M Seed Funding Led by PayPal Ventures and Floodgate
DealsFeb 20, 2026

EFEX Secures $8M Seed Funding Led by PayPal Ventures and Floodgate

Mexico‑based fintech EFEX announced an $8 million seed round to expand its global treasury and cross‑border payments platform. The round was co‑led by PayPal Ventures and Floodgate, with participation from Contour Venture Partners and Nido Ventures. The capital will be used...

LatamList
Candel Therapeutics Secures $100M Royalty Funding From RTW Investments
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Candel Therapeutics Secures $100M Royalty Funding From RTW Investments

Candel Therapeutics announced a $100 million royalty financing agreement with RTW Investments to support the launch of its gene therapy Aglatimagene Besadenovec for localized prostate cancer. The deal grants RTW a capped, tiered royalty on U.S. net sales, contingent on...

PharmaShots
Zambian Digital Bank Lupiya Raises $11.25M Series A Led by Alitheia IDF Fund
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Zambian Digital Bank Lupiya Raises $11.25M Series A Led by Alitheia IDF Fund

Zambian neobank Lupiya secured $11.25 million in Series A funding to expand its digital banking services across Southern and East Africa. The round was led by IDF Capital’s Alitheia IDF Fund with participation from INOKS Capital and KfW DEG. The...

Finovate
Swiss Re to Acquire QBE's Global Trade Credit and Surety Business
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Swiss Re to Acquire QBE's Global Trade Credit and Surety Business

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions announced on Feb. 20, 2026 that it will acquire QBE Insurance Group's global trade credit and surety business, which generates about $200 million in annual revenue. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and regulatory approvals...

Business Insurance
Sumerian Pictures Acquires Sundance Grand Jury Winner 'Josephine'
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Sumerian Pictures Acquires Sundance Grand Jury Winner 'Josephine'

Sumerian Pictures, a newly launched film distribution shingle, has acquired the rights to the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film 'Josephine'. The acquisition was highlighted in IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast recap of the 2026 Spirit Awards weekend. The deal marks an...

IndieWire
Capricorn Metals Acquires Extension Hill and Mungada Project Tenure for $1.5M
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Capricorn Metals Acquires Extension Hill and Mungada Project Tenure for $1.5M

Capricorn Metals announced the acquisition of the Extension Hill and Mungada project tenure in Western Australia, adding about 60 square kilometres to its Mt Gibson exploration footprint. The deal is valued at $1.5 million, comprising an upfront cash payment, share...

Australian Mining
Saba and Cox Launch Tender Offer to Acquire Blue Owl BDC Shares
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Saba and Cox Launch Tender Offer to Acquire Blue Owl BDC Shares

Hedge fund Saba, led by Boaz Weinstein, and Cox have jointly announced a tender offer to purchase shares of Blue Owl's business development companies. The offer seeks to acquire the Blue Owl BDCs, though the transaction value remains undisclosed. The...

Bloomberg – Markets
The Giant Company Acquires Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market
DealsFeb 20, 2026

The Giant Company Acquires Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market

The Giant Company, owned by Ahold Delhaize, announced it will acquire two family‑owned supermarkets in Bedford County, Pennsylvania – Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market – from the Appleby family. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the stores will be temporarily closed...

Grocery Dive
Contango Holdings to Raise £5 Million via Strategic Share Subscription
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Contango Holdings to Raise £5 Million via Strategic Share Subscription

London‑listed Contango Holdings announced a £5 million equity raise through a strategic share subscription, with Pacific Goal Investments and Huo Investments subscribing for 450,450,451 new ordinary shares. The proceeds will repay shareholder loans, eliminate debt and enable dividend payouts as the...

Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana

Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 36‑room Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana. The broker facilitated the transaction for an undisclosed seller and buyer, with the buyer completing a 1031 exchange to reinvest in the hospitality property.

Lodging Magazine
Methodist Church Invests £1.2m in The Wesley Hotel for Renovations
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Methodist Church Invests £1.2m in The Wesley Hotel for Renovations

The Methodist Church approved a £1.2m investment package to fund renovation and sustainability projects at The Wesley Hotel in London’s Euston. The funds, sourced from the MIC Trust, will support bedroom upgrades, communal area enhancements, and external façade improvements, reinforcing...

Hotel Owner (UK)
Core Critical Metals to Acquire 80% Stake in Lucky Mike Property
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Core Critical Metals to Acquire 80% Stake in Lucky Mike Property

Core Critical Metals announced it will acquire an 80% interest in the Lucky Mike silver‑copper‑tungsten property from First Atlantic Nickel, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. The option agreement lets Core earn the stake through payments and exploration expenditures, while...

Mining Technology
JP Morgan Chase Acquires >5% Stake in Air France-KLM
DealsFeb 20, 2026

JP Morgan Chase Acquires >5% Stake in Air France-KLM

JP Morgan Chase has increased its holding in Air France-KLM to over 5% of the airline's capital, marking a strategic investment in the European carrier. The stake acquisition was disclosed in a filing, though the transaction value remains undisclosed.

MarketScreener – Press Releases
Onex Takes 63% Controlling Stake in Convex, AIG Acquires 35% Minority Stake
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Onex Takes 63% Controlling Stake in Convex, AIG Acquires 35% Minority Stake

Onex Corporation acquired a 63% controlling stake in specialty reinsurer Convex, while AIG purchased a roughly 35% minority stake, completing the transaction earlier this month. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, reshapes Convex’s ownership structure and positions the firm...

Reinsurance News
CVC Explores €1bn Sale of D-Marin
DealsFeb 20, 2026

CVC Explores €1bn Sale of D-Marin

CVC Capital Partners, with Goldman Sachs advising, is exploring a sale of its Mediterranean marina operator D-Marin, targeting a valuation of around €1bn. D-Marin generates roughly €70m EBITDA and operates 26 marinas across Europe and the UAE. The sale is...

Private Equity Wire
Pathfinder Partners Acquires San Carlos Village for $31.6M
DealsFeb 20, 2026

Pathfinder Partners Acquires San Carlos Village for $31.6M

Pathfinder Partners, a San Diego real‑estate investment firm, acquired the 160‑unit San Carlos Village multifamily complex from EFRSCV LLC for $31.6 million. Newmark arranged the off‑market sale and provided $18.6 million in acquisition financing, with the property set to be renamed Cowles...

Connect CRE
APM Terminals Acquires 37.5% Stake in DP World’s Jeddah Southern Container Terminal
DealsFeb 19, 2026

APM Terminals Acquires 37.5% Stake in DP World’s Jeddah Southern Container Terminal

APM Terminals announced the acquisition of a 37.5% minority stake in DP World’s Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port for an undisclosed price, marking its entry into the Saudi Arabian port market. DP World will retain the remaining 62.5%...

The Loadstar
Cloud Startup Secures $300M Loan Using AMD AI Chips as Collateral
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Cloud Startup Secures $300M Loan Using AMD AI Chips as Collateral

A cloud startup has secured a $300 million loan, using AMD's AI chips as collateral for a new datacenter in Ohio. The loan will fund the deployment of AMD's AI hardware in the startup's cloud services, highlighting the growing use...

Tom's Hardware
Silver Storm Mining Sells Springer Mine Royalty for C$2.18 Million
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Silver Storm Mining Sells Springer Mine Royalty for C$2.18 Million

Canadian miner Silver Storm Mining announced the sale of its non‑core gross royalty on the Springer Mine & Mill property in Nevada, generating C$2.18 million (US$1.59 million) in cash proceeds. The royalty, originally acquired in 2025 through the purchase of Till Capital,...

Mining Technology
Power Ministry Sets Up Panel to Monitor PFC-REC Merger
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Power Ministry Sets Up Panel to Monitor PFC-REC Merger

The Indian Power Ministry created a high‑level committee to track the progress of the proposed merger between Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), which have in‑principle approved the deal. The panel will meet weekly to oversee integration,...

The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Acquires Nashville Boutique Wiles + Taylor & Co.
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Wealthspire’s Ground Control Acquires Nashville Boutique Wiles + Taylor & Co.

Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management announced the acquisition of Nashville‑based boutique firm Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music industry business management and tax advisory specialist. The deal expands Ground Control’s capabilities in touring, royalties, and music revenue, adding about...

Wealth Professional Canada – ETFs
Americold Realty Trust Closes $250M Term Loan
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Americold Realty Trust Closes $250M Term Loan

Americold Realty Trust announced it closed a $250 million term loan as part of its capital markets activity, alongside repaying its U.S. revolver and addressing a $200 million Series A maturity. The financing will support the REIT's deleveraging efforts and...

Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Goldsky Resources Closes Acquisition of Elemental Royalty’s Nordic Business Unit
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Goldsky Resources Closes Acquisition of Elemental Royalty’s Nordic Business Unit

Goldsky Resources Corp announced the closing of its acquisition of the Nordic business unit of Elemental Royalty Corporation. The deal involves staged payments totaling 3,247,000 SEK (≈US$360,000), split between cash and Goldsky common shares, and grants Elemental a 1% NSR royalty...

The Hedgeless Horseman
American Airlines and United Airlines Inject $200M Into Azul
DealsFeb 19, 2026

American Airlines and United Airlines Inject $200M Into Azul

American Airlines and United Airlines are providing a $200 million capital injection into Brazilian carrier Azul to support its Chapter 11 exit and stabilize its balance sheet. The funding marks a strategic move by the U.S. carriers amid competitive pressures...

AirInsight
Consolidated Energy Secures Discounted Loan in Largest Discount Since 2023
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Consolidated Energy Secures Discounted Loan in Largest Discount Since 2023

Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.

Bloomberg – Markets
Stacks Raises $23M Series A to Automate Enterprise Finance
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Stacks Raises $23M Series A to Automate Enterprise Finance

London-based Stacks Technologies B.V. announced a $23 million Series A round led by Lightspeed, with participation from General Catalyst, EQT Ventures and S16VC. The funding will accelerate the startup’s AI‑driven finance automation platform that helps enterprises streamline accounting, month‑close and reconciliation processes....

SiliconANGLE
Peachtree Provides $52M C‑PACE Loan to Refinance Lionsgate’s Atlanta Film Studio
DealsFeb 19, 2026

Peachtree Provides $52M C‑PACE Loan to Refinance Lionsgate’s Atlanta Film Studio

Peachtree has refinanced a Georgia film studio asset with a $52 million commercial‑property‑assessed‑clean‑energy (C‑PACE) loan. The financing, aimed at supporting energy‑efficiency upgrades at Lionsgate’s Atlanta studio, reflects growing interest in green capital for entertainment facilities. The deal was announced on February 19, 2026.

Commercial Observer