Debenhams Confirms £35m Capital Raise to Fund Turnaround
Debenhams announced a £35 million capital raise to support its turnaround plan, prompting a sharp drop in its share price. The funds are intended to bolster working capital and fund strategic initiatives, though details of the investors were not disclosed.
Precious Shipping Acquires 20-Year-Old MR Product Tanker
Precious Shipping, a Thai dry bulk shipowner, announced it is acquiring a 20‑year‑old MR product tanker, marking its entry into the product tanker market and expanding its fleet beyond dry bulk vessels. The move diversifies the company's operations into liquid...
Chesnara to Acquire Scottish Widows Europe
UK consolidator Chesnara announced it will acquire Scottish Widows Europe, a Luxembourg-based closed life business, expanding its presence in the European insurance market.
SDI Group Acquires PRP Optoelectronics for £9.3m
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...
Sirius Secures New Equity to Expand German Portfolio
Sirius announced a new equity raise to fund its expansion into defence-linked real estate in Germany. The capital raise will support the company's portfolio growth in the region. Deal details such as amount and investors were not disclosed.
British International Investment Invests ₹43 Crore in Turno to Boost EV Battery Infrastructure
British International Investment (BII) announced a fresh ₹43 crore infusion into Turno, an Indian EV battery infrastructure firm, to support its new ElectricGo e‑bus business and expand clean mobility financing. The investment marks BII’s continued climate finance commitments in India.
Wheaton to Acquire BHP's Silver Stream for $4.3B
Mining giant BHP announced a major silver streaming deal, selling a portion of its silver production to Wheaton for $4.3 billion. The transaction comes as copper becomes BHP's primary revenue driver, boosting its half‑year earnings. The deal is expected to strengthen...
MusicBird Acquires Majid Jordan Publishing Catalog
Switzerland-based music rights company MusicBird announced it has acquired the publishing catalog of Toronto-based R&B duo Majid Jordan, adding over 2,000 songs to its portfolio. The deal includes the duo’s publishers’ and writers’ shares, covering hits such as 'Her' and...
ME Funding Secures $340.7M Asset-Backed Securitization From Massage Envy Franchise Revenue
ME Funding announced the issuance of $340.7 million in asset‑backed securities backed by franchise and development revenue from Massage Envy. The series 2026‑1 notes, managed by Massage Envy Franchising and structured by Barclays Capital, will mature in April 2056 and are expected to...
Axiom Space Secures $350M Funding
Axiom Space announced that it has secured $350 million in new funding. The round, announced on February 17, 2026, will support the company's development of commercial space habitats and related technologies.
OX2 Secures Project Financing From DNB Carnegie and UniCredit for 189MW Fageråsen Wind Farm
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has secured long‑term project financing from DNB Carnegie and UniCredit for its 189 MW Fageråsen onshore wind farm in Malung‑Sälen, Sweden. The financing supports the construction of the 27‑turbine project, which also includes a 200 MWh battery...
PG&E to Issue up to $4.6B in Debt in 2026 to Fund Capital Plan
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced it will issue up to $4.6 billion in debt in 2026 as part of its five‑year $73 billion capital plan, aiming to achieve investment‑grade credit ratings and fund large‑load growth driven by data centers and EV...
Silicon Valley Bank Provides $9.5M Growth‑capital Facility to Realta Fusion
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, announced a $9.5 million growth‑capital facility for fusion‑energy startup Realta Fusion. The funding aims to support the company's development of high‑temperature superconducting magnet technology. The deal was disclosed on February 17,...
VulnCheck Secures $25M Series B Funding Led by Sorenson Capital
VulnCheck, a Lexington, MA-based exploit intelligence startup, announced a $25 million Series B round. The round was led by Sorenson Capital with participation from National Grid Partners, Ten Eleven Ventures, and In‑Q‑Tel. The funding will accelerate the company's mission to deliver real‑time...
Points Africa Raises $2M From VestedWorld to Build Africa’s First Shared Loyalty Network
Ghana‑based fintech Points Africa announced a $2 million seed round led by early‑stage VC firm VestedWorld. The funding will support rollout of its shared loyalty platform across Ghana and expansion into other African markets.
NANDO Raises €3.3M in Growth-Stage Funding to Scale AI-Driven Waste Optimisation
Italian AI startup NANDO announced the closing of a €3.3 million capital increase to expand its waste monitoring platform. The round was led by MAIA Ventures and CDP Venture Capital, with participation from Piemonte Next Fund, Club degli Investitori, La4G and...
Utility Global Secures $100M Series D Funding to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization
Utility Global announced a $100 million Series D financing round led by Ara Partners and APG Asset Management. The capital will fund the deployment of its H2Gen® technology for large‑scale hydrogen production and decarbonization across hard‑to‑abate industrial sectors.
Edward Jones Completes Acquisition of Natixis IM's Overlay-Management Capabilities
Edward Jones announced the completion of its acquisition of Natixis IM's overlay-management capabilities, enabling the firm to manage overlay services for its U.S. UMA in-house. The move, alongside a new partnership with fixed-income platform Moment, expands Edward Jones' cash-flow optimization...
GE HealthCare Secures Extended Funding From BARDA
GE HealthCare announced an extension of its financing agreement with the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The new arrangement provides additional capital to support the company's development of medical imaging and diagnostic technologies. Financial terms were not...
Independent Franchise Partners Acquires 3% Stake in Universal Music Group
Independent Franchise Partners (IFP), an activist investor, has purchased a 3% stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) for an undisclosed amount, adding to its existing 9% holding in Warner Music Group. The transaction, announced on Feb. 17, 2026, could intensify...
Cherry Bekaert Acquires California Accounting Firm Richardson Kontogouris Emerson LLP
Cherry Bekaert, a global advisory, tax and assurance firm, announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Richardson Kontogouris Emerson LLP, a California-based public accounting and advisory firm. The transaction expands Cherry Bekaert’s presence on the West Coast and adds RKE’s...
Ardonagh Group Acquires Majority Stake in Hong Kong Broker RMIB
Ardonagh Group, a global independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Hong Kong-based Risk Management Insurance Brokerage Limited (RMIB). The deal expands Ardonagh’s presence in Asia, strengthening its employee benefits and specialist risk advisory capabilities. RMIB’s...
MTN to Acquire Remaining Stake in IHS Towers for $2.2 Billion
MTN Group announced it will acquire the remaining stake in IHS Towers, valuing the transaction at $2.2 billion and bringing its total investment in the tower operator to $6.2 billion. The deal gives MTN full control of IHS Towers' African infrastructure assets,...
BlackRock Takes Strategic Stake in Morfit
Morfit, the fintech platform owned by ValueAct Capital, announced that BlackRock has taken a position in the company. The investment aims to leverage Morfit's technology to enhance its capabilities. The deal was disclosed on Feb. 17, 2026.
Six Biotech Companies File for HKEX IPOs
Six biotechnology firms have filed for initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, signaling a push into Asian capital markets. The filings were announced on February 17, 2026.
Robinhood Ventures Fund I Launches Roadshow for NYSE IPO
Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) announced today that it has filed a Form N‑2 registration statement and launched a roadshow for its initial public offering of 40 million common shares of beneficial interest at $25 per share. The offering includes 35 million...
ACEN Australia Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar Plant to AU$750M Financing Pool
ACEN Australia announced that its 400MW Stubbo solar PV plant has been incorporated into a AU$750 million financing pool, securing debt funding for the project. The financing will support the development and operation of the plant, marking a significant step...
Runway Secures $315M in Series E Funding
Runway announced a $315 million Series E funding round, its latest capital raise. The new funding will fuel the company's growth and product development.
HomeRun Secures ₹60 Crore Series A Funding Led by Sorin Investments
Indian startup HomeRun announced a ₹60 crore Series A round, led by Sorin Investments. The funding will support the company's growth and product development, marking a significant milestone as it expands its market presence.
GelMEDIX Secures $13M Seed Funding to Accelerate HealthTech Platform
GelMEDIX, a health technology startup, announced a $13 million seed round on February 17, 2026. The funding will be used to advance its platform development and expand market reach.
Beneteau Acquires Sailing Atlantic Services
French boatbuilder Beneteau announced the acquisition of Sailing Atlantic Services, a provider of sailing services. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, expands Beneteau's portfolio and strengthens its position in the maritime market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
QuadSci Raises $8M in Series A Funding
QuadSci announced a Series A financing round of $8 million, marking its latest capital raise. The round was reported on February 17, 2026.
Thrive Raises $10 Billion for Early‑stage and Late‑stage Venture Investments
Venture capital firm Thrive announced a $10 billion fundraising round, allocating $1 billion for early‑stage investments and $9 billion for late‑stage investments. The announcement was made on February 17 2026, as reported in a Not Boring essay published on February 18 2026.
Exponent Energy's New EV Financing Arm Exponent One Secures $2M Pre‑seed Round From AdvantEdge Founders
Bengaluru‑based EV energy startup Exponent Energy launched its EV financing subsidiary Exponent One and raised $2 million in pre‑seed funding from mobility‑focused venture capital firm AdvantEdge Founders. Exponent One will provide fintech and asset‑management services to finance commercial electric vehicles, with...
BHP Secures $4.3B Upfront Payment in Silver‑streaming Deal with Wheaton Precious Metals
Australian mining giant BHP entered a silver‑streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, receiving an upfront cash payment of $4.3 billion in exchange for delivering silver from its Antamina mine. The deal provides BHP with immediate financing while Wheaton secures future silver...
UHY Acquires CMJ LLP to Expand Presence in Upstate New York
UHY, a top‑25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm, announced the acquisition of Queensbury‑based CPA firm CMJ LLP, adding its construction and financial services expertise to UHY’s national platform. CMJ’s founders Paul A. Curtis and William A. Jeffreys will join UHY...
KKR Commits $1.5B Equity to Global Technical Realty
KKR has made an additional $1.5 billion equity commitment to Global Technical Realty, the European build‑to‑suit data‑center platform it helped launch in 2020. The investment bolsters the platform’s growth and underscores private‑equity interest in data‑center infrastructure.
Stake Raises $31M Series B Led by Emirates NBD
UAE-based proptech platform Stake announced the close of a $31 million Series B round, led by Emirates NBD. The round also included Mubadala Investment Company’s MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH...
Codoxo Secures $35M Series C Led by CVS Health Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Payment Integrity
Codoxo announced a $35 million Series C funding round led by CVS Health Ventures, with participation from Echo Health Ventures and existing investors. The capital will accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven payment integrity platform across U.S. healthcare payers, enhancing fraud detection...
XED Files Red Herring Prospectus for GIFT City’s First IPO
XED, a Mumbai‑based global executive education firm, has filed its Red Herring Prospectus with the Registrar of Companies, marking the first IPO in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre. The dollar‑denominated offering is slated to open for subscription in the...
Century Development Group Acquires Development Site on Northern Boulevard in Flushing for $16M
Century Development Group has purchased a 14,375‑sq‑ft development site at 144‑28 Northern Boulevard in Flushing, Queens for $16 million. The fully vacant property offers 69,000 buildable square feet and 100 ft of frontage, providing flexible redevelopment opportunities. The transaction was brokered by...
Yatra Promoter Sells 1.8% Stake for Rs 45 Crore in Bulk Deal
Yatra's promoter has sold a 1.8% stake in the travel booking platform for Rs 45 crore in a bulk transaction, marking a secondary share sale.
Braintrust Raises $80M Series B to Become AI Observability Layer
AI-native observability startup Braintrust Data Inc. announced a $80 million Series B round led by Iconiq, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Basecase Capital and angel investor Elad Gil. The funding values the company at $800 million and will be used to expand...
Moab Secures $16M in Funding
Moab announced that it has raised $16 million in a new funding round. The capital will be used to support the company's growth initiatives.
Eagle Leasing Acquires West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less
Eagle Leasing, backed by private equity firm Kinderhook, announced the acquisition of West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less, expanding its Rent‑A‑Container network. The deal, reported on February 17, 2026, adds trailer and container services to Eagle Leasing’s portfolio, strengthening its position...
IIFL Finance's ₹500 Crore NCD Base Issue Fully Subscribed
IIFL Finance Ltd announced that its secured redeemable non‑convertible debentures (NCDs) base issue of ₹500 crore was fully subscribed within the first half of the opening day on February 17, 2026. The public issue includes a green‑shoe option for an additional ₹1.5 billion, potentially...
Blue Bird to Buy Out Girardin’s Stake in Micro Bird
Blue Bird announced it will purchase Girardin’s ownership stake in Micro Bird, consolidating its position in the school‑bus market. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, will make Blue Bird the sole owner of Micro Bird.
Scottish Equity Partners Invests $50m in UK AI Insurtech MEA
UK-based AI insurtech MEA announced a $50 million minority growth equity investment from Scottish Equity Partners. The funding will accelerate product development and expansion as the company, which processes over $400 billion in gross written premium across 21 countries, continues its profitable...
British Business Bank Commits £45m as Cornerstone Investment in Redrice Ventures’ New Fund
British Business Bank has made a £45 million cornerstone commitment to Redrice Ventures’ fund, which aims to raise £75 million to back purpose‑driven consumer brands and B2B technology. The investment is part of the bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme to boost early‑stage...
IFOREX Announces IPO on London Stock Exchange for End of February
Fintech trading and betting platform iFOREX announced it will float on the London Stock Exchange by the end of February 2026, after an eight‑month delay. The notice was released on 17 February, confirming the upcoming IPO.