Zero Homes Secures $16.8M Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures
Denver‑based Zero Homes raised $16.8 million in a Series A round to expand its digital platform for residential electrification. The round was led by Prelude Ventures with participation from SJF Ventures, Watsco Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, Overture VC and FJ Labs. The funds will support market expansion, product development and contractor network growth.
MetLife Acquires Luxury Providencia Office Building From Banmerchant for $95M
Banmerchant has sold a high‑end office building in Providencia to MetLife following a US$95 million investment. The transaction highlights a tightening Chilean office market, with vacancy rates falling to single digits for the first time since 2020.
Origen Secures $50M Strategic Investment From Bluefive Capital
UAE-based AI tech firm Origen announced a $50 million strategic investment from Bluefive Capital to accelerate AI solutions for government services, smart homes and advanced manufacturing. The funding will support product development, partnership expansion and talent acquisition, positioning Origen as...
Anthropic Closes $30B Funding Round at $380B Valuation
Anthropic announced it has closed a $30 billion funding round, valuing the AI startup at $380 billion. The round, disclosed in early February 2026, comes as the company negotiates its AI model usage with the U.S. Department of Defense. The capital will...
IFC Invests $150M with Banque Misr to Scale Green Finance in Egypt
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a $150 million investment with Egypt’s Banque Misr to scale green finance across energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport and green buildings. The partnership, signed during IFC’s Vice President for Africa’s visit, also earmarks 20 %...
Philippines Treasury Raises P107.07B in 10‑Year Bond Auction
The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury raised P107.07 billion in a 10‑year Treasury bond auction, awarding a portion of its P300‑billion offer after receiving P328.47 billion in bids. The auction, held on Feb 18 2026, saw yields settle at 5.893 percent, reflecting strong demand and...
Solid Data Raises $20M to Boost AI Agent Reliability
Solid Data announced a $20 million funding round to enhance the reliability of AI agents. The new capital will be used to develop tools and infrastructure aimed at improving AI system robustness. The round underscores growing investor interest in AI...
IBM Ventures Invests in SQK and QodeX Quantum for Specialized Software Development
IBM Ventures announced new investments in early‑stage quantum software startups SQK and QodeX Quantum, supporting SQK's hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms for medical imaging and QodeX's quantum‑native AI platform. The undisclosed funding aims to accelerate the quantum software ecosystem and give the...
DG Matrix Raises $60M Series A Led by Engine Ventures
DG Matrix, a solid‑state transformer startup, announced a $60 million Series A round led by Engine Ventures, with participation from ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Helios Climate Ventures, MCJ and Piedmont Capital. The funding will...
Western Digital to Sell Partial Stake in SanDisk for $3.17B
Western Digital announced it will sell a partial stake in its SanDisk subsidiary for $3.17 billion to reduce its debt. The transaction is a minority recapitalization of SanDisk, with the buyer yet to be disclosed.
Elumn8 Medical Secures Series C Funding in Initial Close
Elumn8 Medical announced the initial close of its Series C financing round, marking a new growth phase for the medical technology firm. Details on the amount raised and participating investors were not disclosed.
Payra Secures $15M Series A Funding
Payra announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A round, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The new capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence.
Agile Space Industries Secures $17M Series A Funding
Agile Space Industries announced a $17 million Series A round led by Caruso Ventures and Howdy Partners, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, Denver Ventures and Cortado Ventures. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to about $40 million...
BayPine to Acquire Broker Relation From Aquiline
BayPine announced it will acquire Broker Relation, a broker relationship platform owned by Aquiline. The deal expands BayPine's capabilities in the insurance distribution market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Unnatural Products Secures $1.8B Cardio Pact with Novartis
Biotech firm Unnatural Products announced a $1.8 billion partnership with pharmaceutical giant Novartis to develop cardiovascular therapies. The agreement includes a corporate investment from Novartis, marking a significant funding boost for Unnatural Products.
CompPair Secures Growth-Stage Funding to Accelerate Commercial Execution
CompPair announced a new growth-stage funding round led by existing shareholders and joined by strategic investors, including the venture capital arm of Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). The undisclosed capital will be used to scale production, reinforce operations, and accelerate market deployment...
Mister Car Wash $3.1B Take-Private Deal Advisers Announced
Mister Car Wash, a leading car wash chain, is set to be taken private in a $3.1 billion transaction. Three advisory firms have been engaged to advise on the deal, which is expected to close later this year.
Danaos Corporation Completes €500M Seven-Year Unsecured Bond Offering
Danaos Corporation announced the completion of a €500 million seven‑year unsecured bond with a 6.875% coupon, diversifying its capital structure as reported in its Q4 2025 earnings call. The bond strengthens liquidity and funds future growth initiatives.
Edison International Files $2B Woolsey Fire-Related Securitization
Edison International announced it has filed an application to securitize approximately $2 billion of Woolsey fire-related costs, with the transaction expected to close in mid‑2026. The securitization aims to offset normal debt issuance and manage wildfire-related liabilities.
Clean Harbors to Acquire DCI Environmental Businesses for $130M
Clean Harbors Inc announced the acquisition of DCI environmental businesses for $130 million, disclosed during its Q4 2025 earnings call on Feb. 18, 2026. The deal is expected to generate $40 million in annual revenue and $11 million in adjusted...
FCC Clears South Florida Public Media Group's $6.45M Acquisition of The Flame 104.7
The FCC has declined to block South Florida Public Media Group's purchase of West Palm Beach radio station The Flame 104.7 (WFLM) for $6.45 million. The acquisition, filed in June, faced opposition from the Miami‑Dade County School Board, which sued to...
Major Craft Brewer Explores Sale, Potentially Impacting 220,000 Investors
A leading craft brewer is reportedly exploring a sale, which could result in the loss of investments for approximately 220,000 shareholders. The potential transaction is still in early stages, with no acquirer identified and deal terms undisclosed.
Fluent Commerce Secures $46M From Bain Capital to Accelerate AI‑powered Order Management
Australian order‑management platform Fluent Commerce announced a $46 million fundraising round led by Bain Capital. The capital will fuel its AI‑driven expansion and international growth, building on its cloud‑based solutions used by retailers such as JD Sports, L’Oréal and LVMH. The company...
Citadel Raises $1.25B via Two-Part U.S. Bond Sale
Citadel’s financing vehicle raised $1.25 billion through a two‑part U.S. bond issuance, highlighting the growing trend of mega‑funds tapping capital‑markets for working‑capital and operational needs. The debt financing reflects Citadel’s shift toward a corporate‑style financing model, enabling it to fund strategy...
Hotel Trio Healdsburg Sold for $38 Million
Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a boutique hotel in Sonoma County, California, has been sold for $38 million, marking a notable transaction in the hospitality sector.
Alt-Coffee Startup Koppie Raises Undisclosed Follow-On Funding From DOEN Ventures
Belgian alt-coffee startup Koppie announced it has secured an undisclosed follow-on investment from DOEN Ventures, bringing its total funding to over €2 million. The capital will be used to scale production capacity to 1,000 tons by 2026 for launch partners.
King River Resources Secures Option to Acquire Mindoolah Gold Project for Up to A$600,000
King River Resources announced it has secured an exclusive option to acquire the historic Mindoolah gold project in Western Australia’s Murchison region. The option costs A$225,000 and gives the right to purchase the project outright for A$600,000 cash before 30 June 2026.
Dataro Secures $14.28M Series A Funding Led by Blueprint Equity
AI fundraising platform Dataro announced a $14.28 million Series A round led by Blueprint Equity, aimed at expanding its operations in the United States and other markets. The funding will support product development, sales, and marketing to help nonprofits leverage...
Trek Raises $15M to Fund Drilling at Manganese Discovery
Australian mining firm Trek announced a $15 million fundraising to finance drilling at its newly discovered manganese deposit. The capital injection will support exploration and development activities, moving the project closer to production.
NuuEnergy Secures €4.3M Seed Funding to Expand Regional Heat‑Pump Installations
Munich‑based energytech startup nuuEnergy raised €4.3 million in a seed round led by amberra, with participation from EnjoyVenture, HTGF, Vireo Ventures, better ventures and Bynd Venture Capital. The capital will be used to scale its regional heat‑pump installation hubs and...
VoiceMed Secures €1M Seed Round From Invitalia, GCM Group, Padda Health and 28Digital
Rome‑based digital health startup VoiceMed announced it has closed a €1 million seed round, receiving public funding from Invitalia and private investments from GCM Group, Padda Health and 28Digital. The funds will be used to accelerate clinical studies and market entry...
JRI Announces Rights Offering to Raise Capital
JRI announced a rights offering, allowing existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discount. The offering aims to raise capital and is expected to be priced below the current market price, prompting the stock to trade at a discount.
Carlsberg to Launch IPO for Its Indian Operations
Carlsberg announced plans to list its Indian business via an initial public offering, aiming to capitalize on rising sales in the market. The IPO, slated for later this year, will raise capital to fund further expansion, though the valuation and...
Colrain Capital LLC Acquires 109,700 Shares of Comcast Corporation
Colrain Capital LLC announced the acquisition of 109,700 shares of Comcast Corporation, representing a minority stake in the telecom giant. The transaction was disclosed on February 17, 2026, with the deal value not disclosed.
Tencent Reportedly Provides Undisclosed Funding to Highguard
Highguard, the developer behind the upcoming game Wildlight, has reportedly secured funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent. The investment, whose amount remains undisclosed, is expected to support server costs and recent layoffs, shedding light on the previously mysterious financing.
Taylor Maritime Agrees to Sell 51st Handysize Vessel
London-listed dry bulk owner Taylor Maritime announced an agreement to sell another handysize vessel, marking its 51st disposal since 2023. The financial terms of the latest sale were not disclosed, but the company has raised over $820 million from vessel sales...
Mitesco Secures Finance Partner for Centcore Data Center Build-Out
Florida-based Mitesco announced it has secured a finance partner to fund the construction of its Centcore data center. The partnership will provide the capital needed for the build-out, supporting Mitesco's expansion in the data center market. The deal was announced...
Seek's VC Fund to Divest Remaining Stake in Employment Hero
Seek's venture arm announced the sale of its remaining stake in HR software platform Employment Hero as part of its half‑year results, ending an eight‑year partnership. The divestment follows a prior $95 million stake sale to KKR and a resolved Federal...
Seasats Raises $20M Series A Funding
Seasats, a developer of small uncrewed surface vehicles, announced the close of a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, Dorado Group...
Daffodil Health Secures $16.3M Series A Funding
Daffodil Health announced a $16.3 million Series A round to accelerate its health technology platform. The funding will support product development and market expansion.
Crestwood Advisors Group LLC Acquires Invesco QQQ Shares
Crestwood Advisors Group LLC has acquired shares of the Invesco QQQ exchange-traded fund (ticker QQQ). The transaction was announced on February 17, 2026, and the deal value was not disclosed.
PhonePe Announces $15B IPO
PhonePe, the Indian digital payments platform, is planning an initial public offering with a target valuation of $15 billion. The IPO, announced in February 2026, could reshape the competitive landscape with rival Paytm and trigger a sector re‑rating. The filing signals...
Elliott Builds >10% Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line, Plans Board Nomination
Activist investor Elliott has acquired a stake of more than 10% in Norwegian Cruise Line, prompting a 6% pre‑market rise in the company's shares. Elliott intends to push for changes, including nominating a director to the board.
SanDisk Launches Secondary Offering of Common Stock
SanDisk announced the launch of a secondary offering of its common stock, aiming to sell existing shares to the market. The offering is being made public on February 17, 2026, and details on the amount to be raised have not...
Ares Interactive Raises $70M to Expand Cross‑platform F2P Portfolio
Ares Interactive announced a $70 million fundraising round to expand its cross‑platform free‑to‑play portfolio and support user‑acquisition financing. The capital will fund further acquisitions, including the recent acqui‑hire of 7th Inning’s core team and other studio partnerships.
Abode Seeks Investors for £80m Student Housing Projects
UK student accommodation provider Abode announced it is raising capital for two purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes, each valued at £80 million. The company is seeking investors to fund the development of the projects, aiming to meet growing demand for student...
Demoboost Raises €2.8M in Seed Round Led by Digital Ocean Ventures and RIO
Demoboost, a Warsaw‑based platform that turns product demos into revenue intelligence, announced a €2.8 million funding round co‑led by Digital Ocean Ventures and Rafał Brzoska’s family office RIO, with participation from B‑Value. The capital will be used to accelerate AI‑driven demo creation,...
YourTRIBE Secures £116.6m Maslow Loan for Wembley PBSA Scheme
YourTRIBE, a student accommodation provider, has secured a £116.6 million loan from Maslow to fund the Wembley purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme. The financing will support the development of the new student housing project in Wembley.
Intrinsic Foundries Secures Rs 12 Cr Seed Funding Led by Transition VC
Intrinsic Foundries, a carbon‑to‑value biomanufacturing startup, announced a seed round of Rs 12 crore (≈$1.4 million) led by Transition VC. The capital will fund industrial pilots, research expansion, IP filing, and the creation of a US entity to support global market development.
Mynt Secures $30M Fuse Financing to Expand MSME Support
Mynt announced a $30 million Fuse Financing round to scale its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The new capital will be used to expand its platform, enhance product offerings, and accelerate growth across its fintech services.