Kana Intelligence Raises $15M in Seed Funding
Flexible agentic marketing startup Kana Intelligence announced a $15 million seed round to accelerate its AI-driven marketing platform. The funding will support product development, talent acquisition, and go‑to‑market expansion.
Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV Closes at $441M
Guardian Capital Partners, a lower mid-market buyout firm, announced that its Fund IV closed at $441 million, surpassing its original $350 million target. The fund’s focus on data center investments helped buoy the raise.
Lee County Port Authority Announces $681.3M Bond Issuance for Southwest Florida International Airport Concourse E
Lee County Port Authority announced a $681.3 million bond issuance to fund the construction of Concourse E at Southwest Florida International Airport. The offering includes $464.1 million of AMT‑eligible Series 2026A‑1 bonds, $169.8 million of Series 2026A‑2 bonds, and $47.3 million of Series 2026B tax‑exempt bonds. BofA Securities...
Freeform Future Corp Raises $67M for 3D Metal Printing System
Freeform Future Corp., a startup that builds custom 3D metal printers, announced a $67 million funding round. Investors include Nvidia’s NVentures, Boeing’s AE Ventures, Founders Fund, Apandion, Linse Capital, Threshold Ventures and Two Sigma Ventures. The capital will fund upgrades to...
Metro Water Recovery Issues $136.75M Sewer‑improvement Bonds, Underwritten by Wells Fargo
Metro Water Recovery, a Colorado municipal entity, priced $136.75 million of sewer‑improvement bonds on Thursday, with Wells Fargo acting as the lead underwriter. The issuance adds to a series of new municipal bond deals highlighted in the market update.
Gore Completes Acquisition of Conformal Medical
W. L. Gore & Associates, the materials‑science company, has finalized its acquisition of Conformal Medical, the developer of the CLAAS AcuFORM left atrial appendage occlusion system. Financial terms were not disclosed. Conformal Medical becomes a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gore, continuing...
Ownwell Secures $50M Series B Funding
Ownwell announced a $50 million Series B funding round, marking a significant capital infusion to accelerate its growth. The new financing will support product development, market expansion, and scaling of operations.
Vale Base Metals Partners with Exiro, Orion and Canada Growth Fund to Form Exiro Nickel Company with $200M Investment
Vale Base Metals announced a partnership with Exiro Minerals Corp, Orion Resource Partners LP and Canada Growth Fund Inc to create a new joint venture, Exiro Nickel Company, to invest up to $200 million in the Thompson Mine Complex in...
Seagate Closes $600M Exchangeable Notes Deal
Seagate announced the closing of exchanges with holders of its $600 million principal amount of exchangeable notes, completing the conversion and providing additional financing. The transaction simplifies Seagate's capital structure and marks a significant debt financing event.
Cognee Secures €7.5M Funding Round Led by Pebblebed
Berlin‑based AI infrastructure startup Cognee announced a €7.5 million funding round to accelerate its structured memory technology. The round was led by Pebblebed with participation from 42CAP and other angel investors. The capital will be used to develop core memory and...
Jump Secures $80M Series B Funding
Fintech startup Jump announced a fresh $80 million Series B round, aimed at accelerating its product development and market expansion. The funding was disclosed on Feb 19, 2026, bolstering the company's growth trajectory.
KKR to Acquire Sports‑team Investor Arctos for $1.4 Billion
Private‑equity firm KKR announced a $1.4 billion acquisition of sports‑team investment platform Arctos earlier this month, expanding its footprint in the sports‑asset class. The deal highlights the growing interest of private‑equity firms in sports‑team ownership and related investment opportunities.
ESS Inc. Acquires Additional Iron-Flow Battery IP
ESS Inc., a leading energy storage company, announced the acquisition of additional iron‑flow battery intellectual property to strengthen its technology portfolio. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, expands ESS’s capabilities in iron‑flow battery solutions, though financial terms were not...
Banco De Bogotá Buys Back 2026 Notes
Colombian lender Banco de Bogotá announced it will repurchase close to half of its subordinated notes due in May 2026, reducing its outstanding debt. The buyback is part of the bank's effort to manage its balance sheet and improve liquidity....
Elevation Point Takes Minority Stake in New Atlanta RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners
Elevation Point has acquired a minority stake in the newly formed Atlanta‑based RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners, a breakaway team that managed about $1.3 billion at UBS Private Wealth Management. The investment gives Hampton Bluff access to Elevation Point’s operational, investment‑banking,...
Johnson Controls to Acquire Alloy Enterprises in Thermal‑Management Deal
Johnson Controls announced an agreement to acquire Boston‑based Alloy Enterprises, a provider of liquid‑cooling thermal‑management platforms for high‑performance data centers and mission‑critical industrial applications. The undisclosed‑value transaction is expected to close in Johnson Controls’ third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026, expanding...
Franklin Global Trust and Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Near Merger Completion
Franklin Global Trust (FRGT) and Invesco Global Equity Income Trust (IGET) are closing in on the completion of a merger after the first of two shareholder votes succeeded. The merger, announced earlier, is expected to combine the two trusts' assets...
Tavros Capital Acquires 250 Water Street Development Site for $143M
Tavros Capital closed on the purchase of a controversial development site at 250 Water Street in Lower Manhattan for $143 million. The seller, Seaport Entertainment Group, had invested $220 million in the project, which has faced legal battles. The transaction...
Sweet Karam Coffee Tops up Series A at 85% Valuation Premium
Sweet Karam Coffee announced a top-up to its Series A round, raising additional capital at an 85% valuation premium over the previous round. The fundraising details, including investors and amount, were not disclosed.
Integrated Pension Services Acquires BDS Consulting
Integrated Pension Services announced the acquisition of BDS Consulting to deepen its workplace retirement capabilities. The deal, reported on Feb. 19, 2026, expands IPS's service offerings for corporate pension plans.
Warburg Pincus in Final Talks to Acquire Integrace Health for ₹1,200 Crore
US private‑equity firm Warburg Pincus is in advanced talks to acquire Mumbai‑based formulations maker Integrace Health for about ₹1,200 crore. Integrace, currently owned by True North Fund VI LLP and Temasek’s V‑Science Investments, is expected to sign the deal in a...
Matresa Secures £315,000 for Preventative Maternal Health Platform
London-based digital health startup Matresa raised £315,000 in a pre-seed round led by SFC Capital to develop a clinical-grade preventative maternal-health platform that supports mothers and partners and offers employers visibility into maternity leave. The platform aims to shift maternal...
Winning Group Set for Sale to Private Equity Firm Ellerston Capital
Australian retail conglomerate Winning Group is slated for sale to private equity firm Ellerston Capital, according to sources. The transaction marks a strategic move for Ellerston to expand its portfolio in the retail sector. Deal terms and valuation remain undisclosed.
Odynn Secures $9.5M Seed Funding Round
Odynn announced a $9.5 million seed round to fund its growth and product development. The round marks a significant milestone for the startup as it seeks to expand its market presence.
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Media Deal
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media powerhouse. The announcement prompted director James Cameron to send a scathing letter to a U.S. antitrust lawmaker, warning of potential market concentration. The deal, valued at an undisclosed...
EIB Grants Loan to Petit Forestier for 4,000 Electric Vehicles
The European Investment Bank has approved a loan to French logistics firm Petit Forestier to fund the purchase of 4,000 electric vehicles, supporting its fleet electrification. The loan amount was not disclosed.
GIVA Raises $12 Million in Extended Series C Round
GIVA announced an extended Series C financing round that raised $12 million. The new capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence. Details on participating investors were not disclosed.
Qumis Raises $4.3M in Seed Funding
Qumis announced a seed funding round that raised $4.3 million. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence.
Novig Raises $75M Series B Led by Pantera Capital
Novig, a fast‑growing sports trading platform, announced the close of a $75 million Series B financing. The round was led by Pantera Capital with participation from Multicoin Capital, Makers Fund, Edge Equity, and existing backers Forerunner, Perceptive Ventures and NFX, bringing total...
Host Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Four Seasons Resorts for $1.1B
Host Hotels & Resorts announced the sale of two Four Seasons Resorts for $1.1 billion, marking a major divestiture for the hotel operator. The deal, valued at $1.1B, transfers the resorts to an undisclosed buyer.
Arini Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital Inject €30m Senior Loan Into Kem One
London‑based Arini Capital and New York‑based Monarch Alternative Capital have provided French chemicals producer Kem One with a fresh €30 million senior loan, adding to a €200 million loan extended last year. The senior secured financing positions the funds ahead of Kem...
William Warren Group Secures $42.6M Debt Financing for Three Self-Storage Sites
The Santa Monica‑based William Warren Group secured a $42.6 million permanent financing package for three self‑storage properties in Hawthorne, California; Waipahu, Hawaii; and Denver, Colorado. MetLife originated a five‑year $25 million loan for the Hawthorne site, while Barclays originated two 10‑year CMBS...
SageSure and SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange Close Record-Breaking $670M Cat Bond
SageSure, a managing general underwriter, and SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (SURE) have closed the Gateway Re Ltd. Series 2026-1 catastrophe bond with an original principal amount of $670 million, the largest issuance for SageSure to date. Structured and bookrun by...
Fulton Financial Corp. Gets Fed Approval to Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp and Indirectly Blue Foundry Bank
The Federal Reserve Board announced on February 19, 2026 that it has approved Fulton Financial Corporation’s application to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, which will also result in the indirect acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approval clears the path for...
Sony Music Acquires French Indie Label Spookland
Sony Music announced the acquisition of Spookland, a French independent record label, expanding its presence in the European music market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Epic Games Acquires 3D Human Creation Firm
Epic Games announced the acquisition of a company that specializes in creating 3D human avatars. The deal, disclosed on Feb. 19, 2026, expands Epic's capabilities in immersive gaming and virtual experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Rapidata Secures $8.5M Seed Funding
Rapidata, a data analytics startup, announced a seed round of $8.5 million to accelerate its platform development and market expansion. The funding will support product enhancements and hiring, positioning the company for growth in the fintech sector.
StockGro Raises $15M in Funding Led by Tawuniya
StockGro announced a $15 million fundraising round led by Saudi insurer Tawuniya. The capital will support the company's growth plans.
Sumer Acquires Moore Thompson to Strengthen East of England Presence
Sumer announced the acquisition of Moore Thompson, a century‑old accountancy and advisory practice with 100 staff across the East of England. The deal expands Sumer’s footprint in the region and adds agricultural and rural business expertise to its portfolio. The...
Appetise Secures $7M Series A to Accelerate Grocery Insights Platform
New Zealand meal‑planning and grocery insights platform Appetise raised $7 million in a Series A round led by Icehouse Ventures, with participation from OIF Ventures, Brand Fund, NZVC and K1W1. The funding will support expansion in Australia, development of its insights platform...
EBay Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in TrueLayer
eBay, through its venture arm eBay Ventures, announced a strategic investment in UK open banking fintech TrueLayer on Feb 19, 2026. The deal adds eBay to TrueLayer’s existing backers Stripe, Tiger Global, Tencent and Temasek, though the amount was not...
Siriuspoint's IMG to Acquire Assist America and World Nomads
Siriuspoint Ltd announced that its A&H MGA, IMG, will acquire travel assistance provider Assist America and travel insurance platform World Nomads. The deals are expected to add $4‑5 million of annual EBITDA each after integration in 2026. No financial terms were...
Suzuki Global Ventures Invests in Industrial Robotics Software Developer Linkwiz
Suzuki Motor, via its corporate venture arm Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV), has invested in Linkwiz, a developer of industrial robotics control software. The investment aims to accelerate digital transformation in Suzuki’s automotive manufacturing and expand Linkwiz’s technology across production stages....
Happyhotel Raises €6.5M Series A to Build AI-Driven Hotel Revenue Management Platform
Hospitality tech startup happyhotel announced a €6.5 million Series A round to accelerate development of AI-powered revenue management tools for hotels. The funding will support product expansion and scaling of its platform.
Portkey Raises $15M Series A Funding Led by Elevation
Portkey, an AI applications building platform, announced a $15 million Series A round led by Elevation. The new capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence. The round marks a significant milestone for the startup's...
Polaris Acquires Majority Stake in Valtus to Accelerate Global Expansion
Polaris announced a majority‑stake acquisition of Valtus, the European leader in executive interim management. The deal, part of Polaris’ Fund VI, will fund Valtus’ international expansion and operational scaling. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Tradeweb Makes Minority Investment in Kalshi, Launching Strategic Partnership
Tradeweb Markets Inc. announced a strategic partnership with prediction‑market platform Kalshi and disclosed a minority investment in the company. The collaboration will integrate Kalshi’s real‑time event data into Tradeweb’s electronic trading platform for institutional investors. The investment amount was not...
Aritzia Buys Fred Segal IP and Plans to Revive Melrose Avenue Flagship
Aritzia announced on Thursday that it has acquired the intellectual property of Los Angeles boutique Fred Segal, including a lease of the 8,100‑sq‑ft flagship on Melrose Avenue. The deal will see Aritzia transform the iconic store into an experiential destination, blending its...
Nestlé Announces Sale of Its Remaining Ice‑cream Businesses
Nestlé's new CEO is streamlining the group by planning to sell the remaining ice‑cream businesses. The divestiture follows earlier sales and aims to focus on core categories. Deal value was not disclosed.
Bina Puri Sells KL‑Kuala Selangor Expressway Stake for RM77 Million
Malaysian infrastructure firm Bina Puri has sold its stake in the KL‑Kuala Selangor Expressway for RM77 million. The deal, announced on 19 February 2026, marks Bina Puri's exit from the toll road asset and is expected to bolster its balance sheet.