Western Digital to Sell $3.09B of SanDisk Shares in Secondary Offering
SanDisk announced a $3.09 billion secondary offering of its shares, which will be sold by its former parent Western Digital. The transaction includes a debt‑for‑equity exchange with debt held by J.P. Morgan and Bank of America affiliates, aiming to strengthen Western Digital’s balance sheet and reduce debt.
Apollo Invests in GoodLife Group, Boosting Canadian Fitness Chain
Apollo Global Management announced an investment in GoodLife Group, the leading Canadian fitness company. The terms were not disclosed, and the deal keeps founder David “Patch” Patchell‑Evans as chairman and Jeff van Haeren as CEO, supporting the firm’s growth plans.
Klaris Secures $1M Pre‑Seed Funding to Tackle MedTech Regulatory Hurdles
London‑based AI‑driven medtech startup Klaris announced the closing of a $1 million pre‑seed round to fund its regulatory compliance platform. The round was led by Meridian Health Ventures with participation from Antler, Vento Ventures, Alecla7 and other angel investors. The capital...
Khosla Ventures and Accel to Invest up to $500M Each in India's AI Ecosystem
Top Indian venture capital firms Khosla Ventures and Accel announced they will each commit between $300 million and $500 million to support the growth of India's AI ecosystem, with the funding to be made at the AI Impact Summit. The...
Nomagic Raises $10M Series B Extension Led by Cogito Capital Partners
Poland-based warehouse robotics company Nomagic announced a $10 million Series B extension round led by Cogito Capital Partners, bringing its total funding to over $84 million. The new capital will accelerate commercial growth in the U.S. and further development of its AI-driven Shoebox...
Mobilise App Lab to Raise ₹20 Cr via IPO on NSE Emerge
Mobilise App Lab, a SaaS‑based enterprise software provider, announced an IPO on NSE Emerge to raise ₹20 crore by issuing 25.12 lakh equity shares at a price band of ₹75‑₹80 per share. CapitalVentures will act as the book‑running lead manager (underwriter) and the...
SpendRule Secures $2M Seed Funding to Launch Hospital Spending Tracker
Stealth-mode startup SpendRule announced a $2 million seed round, enabling the company to launch its platform that helps hospitals monitor and control spending. The funding will support product development and market entry, positioning SpendRule as a new player in health...
ABP and Vesteda Launch €400m Venture for Affordable Dutch Rental Housing
ABP and Vesteda have announced a new joint venture with €400 million of capital to develop affordable mid‑market rental homes in high‑pressure urban areas of the Netherlands. The partnership aims to create a sustainable platform for delivering rental housing and address...
Macquarie Asset Management to Acquire Qube Holdings in A$11.7B Deal
Macquarie Asset Management announced it will acquire Qube Holdings, Australia's largest integrated ports and logistics provider, in a cash transaction valuing Qube at approximately A$11.7 billion (US$8.3 billion). The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, represents a 28% premium to Qube's November...
212 NexT Invests in Advanced Chemistry Startup Aepnus
Turkish deep‑tech fund 212 NexT participated in a pre‑Series A funding round for Aepnus, a US‑based startup developing a modular, chlorine‑free electrochemical process for chemicals such as caustic soda and sulfuric acid. The investment will support further development, global scaling, and...
Marushika Technology Sets IPO Allotment Date as GMP Jumps
Marushika Technology's initial public offering is set to allocate shares soon, with the GMP index rising on the news. The article outlines steps investors can take to track the IPO status and highlights the upcoming allotment date.
Maslow Capital Lends £116.6m for Wembley PBSA Development
Maslow Capital has extended a £116.6 million loan to finance a 609‑bed purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Wembley, London. This second transaction between Maslow Capital and the developer underpins three PBSA schemes totaling 1,247 beds.
Caterpillar VC Invests in ElevenEs to Build 1 GWh LFP Cell Factory in Serbia
Caterpillar’s venture capital arm announced an investment in Serbian battery startup ElevenEs, which is constructing a 1 GWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate cell factory in Serbia. The funding will support the company’s expansion in the energy storage market.
MAI Capital Management Acquires LOC Investment Advisors for $750M
MAI Capital Management announced the acquisition of LOC Investment Advisors, a West Virginia‑based fee‑only RIA with $759 million in assets, in a deal valued at $750 million. The purchase expands MAI’s footprint in West Virginia and Florida and marks its 20th acquisition...
British Startup Toyo Raises €3.6M Seed Round to Develop Secure AI Agents for Non‑technical Founders
London‑based AI agent startup Toyo announced a €3.6 million ($4.3 million) Seed round to fund product development and secure infrastructure. The round was led by Frontline Ventures with participation from iNovia Capital, Tiny Supercomputer and angels from Amazon, Microsoft and Cloudflare. The...
GDA Luma Invests $30M in Pat McGrath Labs, Securing Controlling Stake
US‑based financial firm GDA Luma announced a $30 million investment in makeup‑artistry label Pat McGrath Labs, comprising $10 million debtor‑in‑possession financing and $20 million post‑emergence working capital. The deal gives GDA Luma a controlling interest, while founder Pat McGrath retains a significant stake and moves to chief creative...
ChipAgents Secures $74M Funding Round to Accelerate Agentic AI Chip Design Platform
ChipAgents announced a $74 million fundraising round to expand its agentic AI platform aimed at accelerating chip design. The capital will be used to scale the technology and broaden its market reach. The round highlights growing investor interest in AI-driven...
Warner Bros Rejects Paramount’s Revised Offer, Grants One Week to Negotiate
Paramount Pictures has submitted a revised acquisition offer for Warner Bros, which the studio has rejected while granting a one‑week window to continue negotiations. The move signals ongoing M&A talks between the two entertainment giants, with deal terms still undisclosed.
Continental General Insurance Acquires 91,000 Policies From Guaranty Associations
Austin-based Continental General Insurance Company announced the acquisition of approximately 91,000 final expense, life, annuity, and accident & health policies from the state life and health insurance guaranty associations. The transaction, effective Jan. 1, 2026, expands Continental General’s portfolio and...
Forrestania Resources to Acquire MacPhersons Reward From Beacon Mining for A$5M Cash and 36M Shares
Forrestania Resources has signed a binding heads-of-agreement to acquire the MacPhersons Reward assets from Beacon Mining, a subsidiary of Beacon Minerals. The transaction includes a cash payment of A$5 million and the issuance of 36 million Forrestania shares valued at...
Beirne Wealth Consulting Services Acquires Visa Shares
Beirne Wealth Consulting Services LLC has purchased shares of Visa Inc., marking a new investment in the payments giant. The transaction details, including the stake size and purchase price, were not disclosed.
Cambio Raises $18M in Series A Round
Cambio announced a $18 million Series A funding round, marking a significant infusion for its sustainability software platform. The round was highlighted in a Smart Building Insight newsletter, emphasizing its impact on enterprise decarbonization analytics.
Certivo Secures $4M Seed Funding Round
Certivo announced a $4 million seed round, marking its latest fundraising effort. The round was closed on February 17, 2026, and aims to support the company's growth initiatives.
Integra Resources Acquires 6,600‑Acre Ranch Near DeLamar Project for $12.5M
Integra Resources announced the acquisition of a 6,600‑acre ranch adjacent to its DeLamar gold‑silver project in Idaho for $12.5 million. The land purchase consolidates ownership around key infrastructure, reduces easement payments and enhances permitting and community alignment. The deal supports Integra’s...
Evaro Secures $25M Series A Funding Led by AlbionVC
Evaro, an NHS‑licensed digital health platform, raised $25 million in a Series A round led by AlbionVC with participation from Simplyhealth Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, Cornerstone VC and BBI. The funding will accelerate its healthcare‑as‑a‑service model across consumer brands, healthcare organisations and employers.
SurrealDB Raises $23M in Additional Series A Funding
SurrealDB announced an additional $23 million in Series A financing to accelerate development of its real-time database platform. The new capital expands its Series A total and includes participation from existing and new investors, supporting further product and market expansion.
Autosana Raises $3.2M in Funding
Autosana announced a new funding round, raising $3.2 million. The round's investors and stage were not disclosed in the article. The announcement was made on February 17, 2026.
Allianz Global Investors Secures Over €1 Billion for Infrastructure Credit Fund
Allianz Global Investors announced that its Allianz Infrastructure Credit Opportunities Fund II closed its third closing, securing €1.007 billion in commitments from institutional investors. The fund will invest in senior and junior debt across energy, transportation, communications and other infrastructure projects,...
Fairfax Financial Leads $1.65bn Management-Led Take-Private of Kennedy Wilson
Fairfax Financial Holdings has pledged $1.65bn to support a management-led buyout that will take Kennedy Wilson private, marking a significant transaction in the commercial real estate sector.
BTG Pactual Acquires 48% Stake in Meutudo to Boost Retail Strategy
Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual announced the acquisition of a 48% stake in fintech platform Meutudo, aiming to strengthen its retail strategy. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, expands BTG Pactual’s presence in the consumer finance market.
EssilorLuxottica Raises Stake in Nikon to over 15%
EssilorLuxottica announced that it has increased its shareholding in Nikon to more than 15% of the company's capital, marking a significant minority stake acquisition. The move deepens the French eyewear group's involvement in the Japanese camera maker and could pave...
Aye Finance IPO Listed at ₹129 per Share
Aye Finance's shares listed on the stock exchange at ₹129, remaining flat on the first day of trading.
Xyall Raises €7.6M From Capricorn Partners-Led Consortium to Expand Automated Tissue Dissection Platform Globally
Eindhoven‑based MedTech startup Xyall announced it has raised €7.6 million from a consortium led by Capricorn Partners’ Capricorn Healthtech Fund II, alongside existing backers Sioux Technologies, Brabant Development Agency and Health Investment Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate the global...
The Access Bank UK to Acquire Zempler Bank
The Access Bank UK announced it will acquire Zempler Bank, an SME-focused lender. The transaction has received regulatory approval and is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Abry Announces Programmatic BSL CLO Issuance, Targeting Private Credit Expansion
Asset manager Abry announced plans to launch a programmatic BSL CLO issuance, marking its entry into the private credit CLO market. The move signals a strategic expansion into debt financing, though specific deal size remains undisclosed.
Innova Capital Sells OSHEE Stake to Mid Europa Partners in Minority Recap
Innova Capital’s private equity fund has sold its stake in Polish functional beverage brand OSHEE to international fund Mid Europa Partners. The minority recap transaction leaves founders Dariusz Gałęzewski and Dominik Doliński in control while bringing a new strategic partner...
Westgold Resources Sells Mt Henry Gold Project to Alicanto Minerals for A$110M
Westgold Resources completed the sale of its Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia to Alicanto Minerals, with consideration rising to A$110 million. The transaction fulfilled all required approvals, including ministerial consent and shareholder sign‑off. Alicanto plans a 50,000 m drilling programme to...
Banks Prepare to Sell €4 Billion BASF Coatings Buyout Debt
Banks are preparing to market and sell €4 billion of buyout debt issued by BASF Coatings, a division of chemical giant BASF. The transaction, valued at €4 billion, is being arranged by a syndicate of banks ahead of a secondary market offering.
Mubadala, Saudi Billionaire Family and SBI Investment Back Breadfast in $50M Pre-Series C Round
Egyptian e‑commerce startup Breadfast closed a $50 million pre‑Series C financing round. Investors include the UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, a Saudi billionaire family and Japan’s SBI Investment Co., supporting Breadfast’s plans to expand across Africa.
Ocean State Media (Rhode Island PBS) Acquires FM Station WVEI From Audacy
Ocean State Media, the organization behind Rhode Island PBS, announced the acquisition of FM station WVEI from Audacy. The deal will relocate the station to PBS studios and expand its signal to cover the entire state. The acquisition follows the...
Skygen.AI Secures $7M Seed Funding as It Steps Out of Stealth
AI startup Skygen.AI announced the closing of a $7 million seed round as it emerges from stealth. Founded by 19‑year‑old Mike Shperling, the company aims to deliver autonomous execution layers that automate software tasks across CRM, ERP and banking systems. The...
Gabler Group Targets €40m IPO to Boost Growth
German investment firm Gabler Group announced plans to go public, aiming to raise €40 million in its initial public offering. The proceeds are intended to fund the company's growth initiatives and expansion. The IPO is expected to be launched later...
Enfinity Global Expands Bond Facility to $183M for US Solar and Storage Deployment
Enfinity Global announced an expansion of its bond facility to $183 million to fund solar and storage projects across the United States. The new financing will support the company's renewable energy deployment strategy. The announcement was made on February 16,...
DIC Corporation Launches $62M Physical AI Fund in Partnership with Emerald Technology Ventures
Japanese chemicals and materials group DIC Corporation announced the creation of a $62 million investment portfolio targeting physical AI startups in sensors, wearables, robotics and automation. DIC partnered with Swiss venture firm Emerald Technology Ventures to source and support deals, and...
Ando Raises New Funding to Boost Hourly Work Predictability
Ando, a platform aimed at making hourly work more predictable, announced it has secured new funding. The capital will be used to expand its product offerings and scale operations. The round was disclosed on February 16, 2026.
Sportsology Makes Inaugural MLB Investment by Acquiring a Stake in the Texas Rangers
Sportsology announced its first investment in Major League Baseball, taking a minority stake in the Texas Rangers. The deal marks the firm's entry into professional sports ownership, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Custodian to Acquire £36M Family Property Portfolio
Custodian, a property investment firm, has agreed to purchase a family-owned property portfolio valued at £36 million. The deal, announced on February 16, 2026, expands Custodian's holdings in the residential market and underscores its growth strategy.
UK Healthtech Startup Nul Secures $1M Seed Round Led by Dmg Ventures and BYVP
Nul, a UK‑based healthtech startup focused on alcohol reduction, announced a $1 million seed funding round. The round was led by dmg ventures and BYVP, with participation from a group of angel investors, and will fund the company’s UK commercial launch...
OOVIE Studios Raises €164k in Pre‑Seed Round From Venture Kick
Swiss startup OOVIE Studios announced it has raised €164,000 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to develop its Music Interactive Movies platform. The funding will accelerate business development and the creation of the OO App, enabling users to generate movies from...
Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Majority Stake in AIT Worldwide Logistics
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a top 30 U.S. freight forwarder, sold a majority stake to private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group, marking one of the largest private acquisitions in the sector. The Jordan Company, which bought AIT in 2021, will cash...