Wellington Management Boosts Stake in Elis to 5%
American investment fund Wellington Management increased its holding in French services company Elis to 5% of its capital, marking a significant minority stake acquisition. The transaction terms were not disclosed.
PicPay Completes IPO on Nasdaq
Brazilian fintech PicPay completed its initial public offering on Nasdaq in early 2026, becoming the first Brazilian company to list on a U.S. exchange in nearly four years. The IPO was priced conservatively, reflecting tighter market conditions and signaling a...
Spirit Aviation Holdings Seeks $533M Sale of 20 Aircraft to CSDS Asset Management
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, has filed for court approval to sell 20 Airbus aircraft for at least USD 533 million. The stalking-horse buyer is CSDS Asset Management LLC, with an auction set for 20 April 2026....
Hapag‑Lloyd to Acquire Zim Integrated Shipping Services for $4 Bn
German carrier Hapag‑Lloyd announced a $4 bn agreement to acquire 100 % of New York‑listed Israeli carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. The combined fleet will exceed 400 vessels with a capacity of over 3 m TEU, and the deal includes...
Madfu Raises $25.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Afaq Capital
Saudi fintech startup Madfu announced a $25.5 million (SAR 95 million) pre‑Series A funding round led by Afaq Capital, with participation from angel investors. The capital will be used to expand its merchant network, upgrade technology, and develop new Sharia‑compliant...
Saudi Cybersecurity Startup Solidrange Raises $2.4M in Seed Round
Saudi Arabia-based cybersecurity startup Solidrange announced a $2.4 million seed round led by Sharaka Capital, with participation from Sadu Capital, SEEDRA Ventures and Tali Ventures. The funding will support regional expansion, product development and AI integration across its GRC automation...
Singapore's Ascentium Acquires Clara to Expand Footprint in UAE
Singapore-based business services platform Ascentium announced the acquisition of UAE-based regtech and corporate service provider Clara for an undisclosed amount. The deal gives Ascentium a foothold in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre, while Clara gains...
Leyad Acquires St. Vital Centre for $160.5 Million
Montreal-based Leyad has acquired Winnipeg's St. Vital Centre for $160.5 million, expanding its presence in the Prairie provinces. The acquisition positions Leyad to leverage the mall's strong tenant mix and anticipated Uniqlo store, aiming for long‑term value creation.
Genki Global Dining Concepts Acquires Sushi Sushi for $160M
Japan’s Genki Global Dining Concepts has agreed to acquire Australian sushi chain Sushi Sushi for more than $160 million. The deal aims to accelerate Sushi Sushi’s expansion, leveraging Genki’s portfolio of brands such as Uobei, Genki Sushi and Senryo. The acquisition was announced...
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Acquires 5% Stake in Brainbees Solutions
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund bought 200,210 equity shares of Brainbees Solutions for about ₹4.6cr on 16 Feb 2026, raising its holding to 5.028% and crossing the 5% regulatory threshold. The fund said the purchase is purely for investment purposes and...
EaseMyTrip to Raise ₹500 Crore to Bolster Non-Core Segment
EaseMyTrip announced plans to raise ₹500 crore to fund its non‑core business segment, aiming to support expansion and diversification. The fundraising round is expected to be led by undisclosed investors.
Caprock Group LLC Invests $1.06M in Air Products and Chemicals
Caprock Group LLC has invested $1.06 million to acquire a minority stake in Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a leading industrial gases company. The transaction was announced on February 16, 2026.
M&G and CVC Complete $1.1bn Secondary Transaction
M&G and CVC have completed a $1.1bn secondary transaction, underscoring a surge in deal activity. The transaction involves the sale of existing stakes in an undisclosed portfolio, marking a significant secondary market deal. The deal was announced on February 16,...
Immunic Raises up to $400M in Oversubscribed Private Placement
Immunic announced an oversubscribed private placement of up to $400 million, led by BVF Partners and joined by Avidity Partners, OrbiMed, Trails Edge Capital Partners, TCGX and Vivo Capital. The funds will support Phase III ENSURE studies for its multiple sclerosis therapy...
XSquare Secures Undisclosed Investment From AngelSpark to Accelerate B2B Finance Platform
UAE‑based fintech XSquare announced it has raised a new round of funding from AngelSpark, with the amount undisclosed. The capital will be used to expand product development, scale infrastructure, and enhance its unified B2B financial operations platform. The announcement was...
Acwa Refinances $2.45bn Hassyan IPP Debt
Saudi Arabia’s Acwa announced the refinancing of the Hassyan independent power project’s existing debt, a $2.45 bn transaction backed by a new, undisclosed group of lenders. The 2,400 MW gas‑fired plant, owned by Hassyan Energy Company, is part of DEWA’s generation portfolio.
Saudi Fintech CASHIN Raises $16M Series A Led by Impact46
Saudi Arabia-based fintech CASHIN announced the closing of a $16 million Series A round, led by Impact46. The funding will support the expansion of its AI-enabled platform for fuel station operators across the Kingdom and deepen integrations with regulators and...
The Fourth Law Raises Funding From Axon to Boost Drone AI for Ukraine
Kyiv-based defence tech firm The Fourth Law announced a new funding round backed by US public safety technology group Axon. The undisclosed investment will support R&D of AI-driven autonomy solutions for drones to protect Ukrainian cities from Shahed attacks. The...
Waymo Raises $16 Billion in Latest Funding Round
Waymo announced a $16 billion fundraising round earlier this month, boosting its post‑money valuation to $126 billion. The capital infusion marks the company's largest raise to date, though investors were not disclosed.
Tangible Raises $4.3M Seed Round Led by Pale Blue Dot
FinTech platform Tangible, which helps hard‑tech companies secure and manage debt financing, announced a $4.3 million seed round led by Pale Blue Dot, with participation from MMC, Future Positive Capital, Unruly, SDAC, Prototype Capital and Aperture. The funding will be used...
Tozaro Raises £6M in Funding
UK-based biotech Tozaro closed a £6 million ($8.2 million) funding round led by Mercia Ventures, with participation from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and existing investors. The capital will be used to form new commercial partnerships and advance its Smart Polymer platform...
ICE Acquires Hagerstown Warehouse for $102.4M to Expand Detention Capacity
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently purchased an 825,620‑square‑foot warehouse in Hagerstown, Maryland for $102.4 million, converting it into a detention facility. The acquisition is part of DHS’s broader $38.3 billion plan to build seven large‑scale warehouses to hold up to...
ICapital Acquires Passthrough Solution to Strengthen GP Ties
iCapital announced an acquisition of a Passthrough platform, aiming to broaden its offering for both individual and institutional investors. The deal is intended to deepen iCapital’s ties with general partners and provide sponsors with integrated solutions for capital deployment.
Pemex’s Jumbo Debt Sale Pushes Mexico Issuance to Monthly Record
Mexico's state oil company Pemex announced a jumbo debt sale, marking the largest issuance in the country for the month and setting a new record. The transaction, a debt financing, underscores strong demand for sovereign and corporate bonds in Mexico.
Fast&Up Draws VC Interest for $70M Fundraising Round
Fast&Up, a sports nutrition brand, is currently raising a $70 million round and has attracted interest from multiple venture capital firms. The ongoing round aims to fund the company's expansion and product development in the sports nutrition market.
Goldman Sachs Raises Stake in Edenred to over 5% of Capital
Goldman Sachs has increased its shareholding in Edenred to exceed 5% of the company's capital, marking a new minority stake acquisition. The transaction value was not disclosed.
Jollibee Foods to Acquire South Korean Hot Pot Chain All Day Fresh
Philippine restaurant giant Jollibee Foods announced on Monday that it will acquire South Korean hot‑pot chain All Day Fresh, its latest overseas expansion ahead of a planned U.S. IPO of its international operations in 2027. The financial terms of the...
Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund Injects €62 Million Into Qualitas Energy Credit Fund
The Spanish Regional Resilience Fund announced a €62 million capital injection into the Qualitas Energy Credit Fund to support renewable energy and energy‑transition projects across Europe. The investment, implemented by the European Investment Fund and financed through the NextGenerationEU recovery program,...
Fortress Launches New Private Debt Fund Targeting Insurance Firms
Fortress announced the launch of its latest private debt fund, aiming to raise capital from insurance companies to invest in debt opportunities. The fund seeks to tap growing demand for insurance-backed financing, though the target size and commitments remain undisclosed.
Fractal Analytics' IPO Priced Below Issue, Shares Close Down 7%
Fractal Analytics, India's first AI company to go public, listed shares at ₹876 on Feb 16, 2026, below its issue price of ₹900, giving it a market cap of about ₹148.1 billion ($1.6 billion). The IPO size was cut to ₹28.34 billion ($312.5 million) after bankers...
Florida State Board of Administration Invests $400M in ILS Funds Managed by Tangency Capital and Nephila Capital
The Florida State Board of Administration allocated $200 million each to Tangency Capital’s Select Market Access Fund Ltd. and Nephila Capital’s Navaura Holdings Ltd., bringing its total ILS allocation to $400 million. The investment marks the first allocation to Tangency’s...
Mutares Sells WIJ Special Media, Part of Prénatal, to N2COM
German private equity firm Mutares has sold WIJ Special Media, a subsidiary of its portfolio company Prénatal, to media group N2COM. The transaction represents a partial divestiture of the Prénatal portfolio and the financial terms were not disclosed.
Farseer Raises €6.07M Series A Led by AYMO Ventures
Croatian B2B SaaS startup Farseer announced a €6.07 million ($7.2 million) Series A round to scale its FP&A platform across Europe and North America. The round was led by AYMO Ventures with existing investor SQ Capital reinvesting, alongside undisclosed participation from customers, partners...
APM Terminals and Eurogate Commit $1.2bn to Modernise Bremerhaven Container Terminal
APM Terminals and Eurogate announced a joint investment of $1.2bn to modernise the Bremerhaven container terminal. The project aims to achieve net‑zero emissions and boost capacity by 1 million TEU, underscoring the partners’ focus on sustainable growth in European logistics.
Kerry Properties Acquires Shau Kei Wan Residential Plot for US$177 Million
Hong Kong developer Kerry Properties has secured a residential land parcel in Shau Kei Wan for US$177 million, expanding its property portfolio in the city.
Swedbank Commits €85m Long‑term Facility to Finance BREP's Baltic Hybrid Solar‑storage Project
Swedbank has pledged an approximately €85 million long‑term financing facility to support the Baltic hybrid solar‑storage project launched by BREP, Mirova and Evecon. The facility will refinance the solar portfolio, fund the construction of a 55 MW/250 MWh battery system, and provide ancillary...
Atland Announces Acquisition of Sienna Real Estate in Pan-European Expansion
Atland, a pan‑European real‑estate investment firm, announced plans to acquire Sienna Real Estate as part of its expansion across Europe. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal aims to broaden Atland's portfolio and strengthen its presence in...
The Very Group Secures £150 Million Long‑term Debt Financing with Carlyle
The Very Group extended its UK securitisation facility and renewed a £150 million super‑senior revolving credit facility, securing long‑term funding to 2029‑2030 with backing from Carlyle, its controlling shareholder. The deal reduces overall debt by £150 million and lowers coupon rates, positioning...
Kwality Wall's to List on Indian Exchanges on Feb 16 After HUL Secures Approvals
Hindustan Unilever Ltd received listing and trading approvals for its demerged ice‑cream business, allowing Kwality Wall's (India) to debut on the BSE and NSE on Feb 16, 2026. The spin‑off gives HUL shareholders one Kwality Wall's share for each HUL share held,...
GigPig Secures Corporate VC Investment From Best Nights VC to Expand Into Ireland
GigPig, the UK live music marketplace, announced it will expand into Ireland after receiving investment from Best Nights VC, the venture arm of Mast‑Jägermeister SE. The funding will support its first international rollout in Dublin and Belfast, though the amount...
Landbank Raises P50B via Sustainability Bonds
State‑owned Land Bank of the Philippines raised P50 billion through its ASENSO sustainability bonds, which were listed on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. on Feb 16, exceeding the P30 billion target and closing early. The proceeds will fund renewable energy, green buildings,...
C2i Semiconductors Secures $15M Funding to Accelerate AI Data Center Chip Development
Bengaluru‑based startup C2i Semiconductors announced a $15 million fundraising round aimed at powering AI data centres with its next‑generation semiconductor solutions. The round was disclosed on Feb 16, 2026, marking a fresh infusion of capital to scale its AI‑focused chip technology.
Flapping Airplanes Raises $180M Seed Round to Pursue Data‑efficient AI
Flapping Airplanes, a new AI research lab focused on data‑efficient training, announced it has secured $180 million in seed funding. The undisclosed round gives founders Ben and Asher Spector and Aidan Smith runway to develop novel AI models that require far...
Brixton Capital Acquires The Quad Shopping Center in Whittier for $100M
San Diego‑based real estate investor Brixton Capital acquired the 315,000‑sq‑ft Quad shopping center in Whittier for $100 million, expanding its Southern California retail footprint to 1.2 million sq ft. The purchase was funded by a $250 million investment from an undisclosed alternative investment manager...
Körber to Acquire Majority Stake in Stellium
International technology group Körber has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stellium, a SAP supply chain management consulting firm based in Houston. The acquisition will combine Stellium’s presence in North America, the Middle East and India...
GoCab Raises $45M Seed Round Led by E3 Capital and Janngo VC
London‑based mobility fintech GoCab announced the closing of a $45 million Seed round, comprising $15 million in equity and $30 million in debt. The round was led by African venture firms E3 Capital and Janngo VC, with participation from KawiSafi and Cur8 Capital....
Billionaire Sells Stake in Israeli News Channel Amid Election Concerns
A billionaire has sold a stake in a news channel critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, raising concerns about media independence ahead of upcoming elections. The transaction, reported on February 15, 2026, underscores the political and financial implications of...
BNP Paribas Invests in Eclipse to Accelerate European Battery Storage Rollout
French bank BNP Paribas and European infrastructure technology company Eclipse announced a strategic partnership that includes a strategic equity investment by BNP Paribas in Eclipse. The collaboration will provide financing, hedging and long‑term offtake solutions for industrial‑scale battery energy storage systems across...
Bain Capital to Offload Majority Stake in Tyger Capital
Bain Capital is looking to sell its majority stake in Tyger Capital, according to sources. The transaction is expected to be completed soon, though the buyer and valuation have not been disclosed.
Borr Drilling Lists on Euronext Growth
Borr Drilling announced its listing on Euronext Growth, marking its debut on the public markets. The IPO will give the drilling services firm access to capital and broader investor exposure. The listing was announced on 14 February 2026.