Orion Secures $355M Loan Extension for Suburban Office Portfolio
Orion has secured a $355 million loan extension to refinance its suburban office portfolio, extending the maturity of existing debt and providing additional liquidity. The financing, announced on February 19, 2026, supports Orion's ongoing asset management and investment strategy in the commercial real estate sector.
CFFI Ventures Inc. To Transfer Assets to AcquireCo in Acquisition Deal Controlled by HPS Investment Partners
Halifax‑based CFFI Ventures Inc., burdened with $776 million in debt, secured a preliminary court order to protect it from creditors and announced a plan to transfer most of its assets to a new entity, AcquireCo, controlled by HPS Investment Partners and...
Vale Sells Control of Thompson Nickel Complex to Investor Group for up to $200M Injection
Brazilian miner Vale announced the sale of its 18.9% stake in the Thompson nickel complex in Manitoba to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners and the Canada Growth Fund. The investors will form a new company, Exiro Nickel,...
Host Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Four Seasons Resorts to BDT & MSD Partners for $1.1B
Host Hotels & Resorts announced the sale of its Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World and Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole for a total of $1.1 billion. An affiliate of BDT & MSD Partners is reported as the buyer,...
AngloGold Ashanti Invests $28M for 5% Stake in Thesis Gold
AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) has acquired a 5% stake in Thesis Gold (TSXV: TAU) by purchasing approximately 13.86 million shares for C$38.7 million ($28.2 million). The investment validates Thesis Gold’s Lawyers‑Ranch project and grants AngloGold rights to maintain its ownership in future financings.
Circuit Raises $30M in Funding
Circuit announced a $30 million funding round, marking a significant capital infusion for the company.
Bedrock Platform Secures Seed Extension Funding Led by First Party Capital, Aperiam Ventures Co-Invests
Bedrock Platform announced on Feb 19, 2026 the close of its seed‑extension round, led by First Party Capital with Aperiam Ventures joining as a co‑investor. The undisclosed amount will fund product innovation, US go‑to‑market expansion, and deeper ad‑tech partnerships, adding...
Braidwell Invests $45M in BrightSpring, Shares Jump 86%
Private equity firm Braidwell Capital has taken a $45 million equity stake in BrightSpring, a provider of healthcare services. The investment, announced on Feb. 19, 2026, sent BrightSpring's stock up 86% in after‑hours trading.
Hormel Foods to Sell Whole‑Bird Turkey Business to Life‑Science Innovations
Hormel Foods announced it will divest its whole‑bird turkey business, including a production facility and feed mill, to Life‑Science Innovations. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, is set to close by the end of Hormel’s second quarter, allowing Hormel...
Novare Group Sells Final SkyHouse Tower to UBS Realty Investors for $83.4M
Novare Group has sold its last SkyHouse‑branded apartment tower, SkyHouse Buckhead in Atlanta, to Hartford‑based UBS Realty Investors for $83.4 million. The 26‑story, 362‑unit property, developed in 2015, marks the end of Novare’s SkyHouse program.
Morgan Stanley Closes $220M Consumer Loans Deal
Morgan Stanley has closed a $220 million consumer loans transaction, marking a significant financing deal in the asset-backed finance space. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, involves the issuance of consumer loan assets and reflects ongoing demand for structured...
Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke Raises $60M Seed Round for AI Developer Platform Entire
Thomas Dohmke, former GitHub CEO, announced a $60 million seed round for his AI‑focused developer platform startup Entire, valuing the company at $300 million. The round was led by Felicis Ventures.
Pulsar Helium Raises Approximately $10 Million in Equity Funding
Pulsar Helium announced an equity fundraising of about US$10 million. The capital will support the company's growth initiatives, though details on investors were not disclosed.
WestView Invests in Benefits All In
WestView has invested in Benefits All In, and partner Kevin Twomey will join the startup’s board of directors.
Altesa BioSciences Secures $75M Series B Funding
Altesa BioSciences announced a $75 million Series B financing round, bolstering its pipeline in the biotech sector. The new capital will support the company's research and development initiatives and accelerate growth.
Shanghai Greatpower Invests $1.425M in Chariot Resources to Accelerate Nigerian Lithium Projects
Chariot Resources secured a $1.425 million strategic investment from Shanghai Greatpower Nickel & Cobalt Materials Co., Ltd., making the Chinese firm a significant shareholder. The funding will be used to fast‑track exploration and development of Chariot’s Nigerian lithium assets and...
A Paradise Acquisition Corp Announces Merger with Enhanced
A Paradise Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:APAD) announced a merger with sports tech company Enhanced, aiming to launch a new type of sporting tournament that will allow performance‑enhancing substances. The deal, expected to close this spring, marks a significant SPAC transaction in...
Blue Owl Sells $1.4bn of Credit Assets to Pension and Insurance Investors
Blue Owl has sold $1.4bn of credit assets to a group of pension and insurance investors, marking a significant secondary market transaction. The deal, announced on Feb 19, 2026, reflects ongoing demand for credit assets among institutional investors.
DOF Group to Acquire Two High-End AHTS Vessels for $100M and Sell One Vessel
DOF Group ASA announced an agreement to purchase the Aurora Saltfjord and Aurora Sandefjord AHTS vessels for a net investment of about $100 million, with $30 million cash and the remainder financed by debt, while also divesting the Skandi Laser...
Frist Cressey Ventures Closes $425M Fund IV
Venture capital firm Frist Cressey Ventures announced the closing of its oversubscribed $425 million Fund IV, bringing its assets under management to nearly $1 billion. The new fund will expand the firm’s platform and founder‑support capabilities, focusing on early‑stage healthcare technology companies.
Lyrical Games Announces Full‑Financing Publishing Deal with The Chinese Room
Independent publisher Lyrical Games announced a full‑financing publishing agreement with The Chinese Room, the studio behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Under the deal, Lyrical Games will provide complete financing, strategic production support and go‑to‑market...
Kubota Leads €6.5M Pre-Series B Round in AgTech Robot Maker Kilter
Kubota Corporation led a €6.5 million pre‑Series B investment round in Norwegian AgTech startup Kilter AS, developer of the autonomous AX‑1 spot‑spraying robot. Existing investors SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic and Nufarm also participated, and the funding will support Kilter’s international expansion.
Union Pacific to Resubmit $85bn Norfolk Southern Merger Filing
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena announced the railroad will resubmit its merger filing with Norfolk Southern at the end of April after the Surface Transportation Board rejected the initial application. The $85bn tie‑up would combine the two carriers, creating a...
Bank of America Commits $25bn to Private Credit Lending
Bank of America announced a $25bn commitment to expand its private credit lending activities, aiming to capture more opportunities in the sector as concerns rise about its health. The move follows similar initiatives by other Wall Street institutions.
Kenya Pipeline IPO Closure Extended to Tuesday Amid Weak Demand
The Capital Markets Authority approved a three‑day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, moving the closing date to Tuesday after only 20% of the Sh106.3 billion target was sold. The state‑owned pipeline firm priced its shares at Sh9 each, with...
Transocean Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Valaris
Transocean Ltd announced a definitive agreement to acquire offshore drilling contractor Valaris, targeting over GBP 200 million in cost synergies and a pro‑forma combined backlog of nearly $11 billion. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, with the combined entity aiming...
Metafuels Raises $24M Series A to Scale Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Aviation startup Metafuels announced a $24 million Series A round to accelerate commercialization of its synthetic sustainable aviation fuel technology. The round was led by UVC Partners with participation from Energy Impact Partners, Contrarian Ventures, RockCreek, Verve Ventures and Fortescue...
John Deere Completes Acquisition of Tenna to Expand Digital Solutions Portfolio
Deere & Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Tenna, a provider of mixed‑fleet job‑site management and workflow automation software. The deal broadens John Deere’s digital offerings for construction and agriculture customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
McLaren Property Secures £20m Loan for Exeter Co‑Living Scheme
McLaren Property has secured a £20 million loan to fund its new co‑living development in Exeter. The financing will enable the construction of the mixed‑use residential project, highlighting growing investor interest in the UK co‑living market.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Pittsburgh Marriott North
Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), the hospitality investment platform of Highline Real Estate Partners, announced the acquisition of the Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The deal marks HHP’s 17th hotel purchase and its first investment in Pennsylvania. HHP...
Statiq Raises $18M in Equity‑debt Round Led by Tenacity Ventures
India’s EV‑charging network provider Statiq announced a new $18 million funding round, led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures and RCD Holdings. The mixed equity‑debt round will fund expansion of its charging infrastructure across Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 cities...
Thrive Capital Raises $10B in New Fundraising From LPs
Thrive Capital announced a $10 billion fundraising, attracting endowments, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The capital will back its late‑stage growth and AI‑focused portfolio, signaling renewed LP appetite for venture investments and setting the stage for future IPOs of its...
Take2 Secures $14M Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Healthcare Hiring
Take2 announced a $14 million fundraising round to expand its AI-driven platform for healthcare recruitment. The capital will be used to enhance product development and scale hiring solutions for the healthcare sector.
MJP Associates Inc. Invests $578,000 in Applied Materials
MJP Associates Inc., via its ADV unit, announced a $578,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc., the semiconductor equipment leader, on February 18, 2026.
CBRE Investment Management Commits €500M to IPUT’s Dublin Office Growth
CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) announced a €500 million capital commitment to IPUT, marking the first tranche to fund the developer’s near‑term prime office pipeline in Dublin. The investment supports IPUT’s growth strategy for new office projects.
SBI Funds Management to Launch $1.5B IPO in March
India's top asset manager, SBI Funds Management, announced plans to file for an initial public offering in March, targeting a $1.5 billion raise. The filing is expected to be submitted in March, marking a significant expansion of the company's capital base.
Sun Investment Group Secures €32.5M Debt Financing From NORD/LB for 59MW Polish Solar Portfolio
Sun Investment Group has secured a €32.5 million debt financing package from NORD/LB, with Capcora as financial adviser, to develop 32 solar farms totaling 59 MW in Poland. The farms are slated for operation in 2026‑2027 and will benefit from...
Radian Group Acquires Inigo for $1.67B
Radian Group announced the closing of its acquisition of Inigo, a specialty insurer underwritten through Lloyd's of London, for a purchase price of $1.67 billion. The deal was funded entirely with internal liquidity and excess capital, with no new equity issued,...
Battery Ventures Secures $3.25B for Its Latest Venture Fund
Battery Ventures announced it has raised $3.25 billion in commitments for its new venture fund, one of the largest fundraises for a tech‑focused investor this year. The capital will be deployed to back early‑stage and growth‑stage technology companies across multiple sectors.
Ineffable Intelligence Raises $1bn Seed Round Led by Sequoia Capital
Former DeepMind scientist David Silver is raising $1bn for his new AI lab Ineffable Intelligence, valuing the company at $4bn. The seed round is led by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia, Google and Microsoft reportedly considering participation.
Heron Power Secures $140M Series B Funding to Modernize Electrical Transformers
Heron Power, a solid‑state transformer startup founded by former Tesla engineer Drew Baglino, announced a $140 million Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism Fund and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The capital will fund a new factory to produce 40 GW of...
Cheyne Secures £92.25m Funding for South-East London Build-to-Sell Scheme
Cheyne has secured £92.25 million to develop a build‑to‑sell scheme as part of a larger 1,600‑home mixed‑use regeneration project in South‑East London. The funding will support construction of new homes and associated commercial spaces.
Udtara Ventures Announces Rs 250 Cr Growth Fund
Udtara Ventures, a venture capital firm, announced the launch of a new growth-stage fund of Rs 250 crore. The fund will target high‑potential startups across various sectors. The announcement was made on Feb 18, 2026.
Qualcomm Ventures Launches $150M AI Fund for Indian Startups
Qualcomm Ventures, the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, announced a $150 million strategic AI venture fund to support AI startups in India. The fund will be operated by Qualcomm Ventures and aims to accelerate AI innovation in the Indian market.
Dexters Acquires Tatlers Estate Agency to Expand London Footprint
Dexters has completed the acquisition of Tatlers, a long‑standing London estate agency, adding three high‑street offices to its portfolio. The deal comes ahead of a leadership transition as CEO Andy Shepherd prepares to hand over to Ash Kashyap. No financial...
Blackstone, EQT, and CVC Submit Acquisition Offers for Volkswagen Unit
Private equity firms Blackstone, EQT and CVC have each submitted acquisition offers for a Volkswagen unit, intensifying competition for the German automaker's subsidiary. The bids come as Volkswagen evaluates strategic options for the unit, with the firms aiming to expand...
Superloop Acquires Lynham Networks for $165M
Australian ISP Superloop announced it will acquire Lynham Networks, the parent of Lightning Broadband, for $165 million in cash. The acquisition adds roughly 54,000 FTTP lots to Superloop’s smart‑communities portfolio, expanding its wholesale fibre network across multiple states. The deal is...
Brazil's SP Ventures Secures $100M Fund Backing From IDB Lab and JICA
Brazilian venture capital firm SP Ventures announced it aims to close a $100 million fund this year after securing commitments from development finance institution IDB Lab and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The fund will target agtech investments.
United Maritime Sells €13 Million Stake in Norwegian ECV Joint Venture
Nasdaq‑listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime agreed to sell its equity interest in a Norwegian joint venture developing an energy construction vessel for about €13 million, generating a €1.7 million profit. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May...
Vantage Data Centers Secures $2.4B Private Credit Facility From Ares Management
Vantage Data Centers, a hyperscale data centre campus provider, has secured a US$2.4 billion private credit facility arranged by Ares Management Corporation. The financing will be used to refinance existing debt and support development and operation of its North America portfolio.