
The Compression Company Secures €2.8M Pre‑Seed Funding Led by Long Journey
UK/US SpaceTech startup The Compression Company announced a €2.8 million pre‑seed round to develop its AI‑driven satellite data compression platform. The round was led by Long Journey, with proceeds earmarked for expanding the engineering team and commercial roll‑outs. The funding aims to address satellite bandwidth constraints and accelerate the company’s first orbital deployment.
Deutsche Börse to Acquire ISS Stoxx in Multi‑billion‑euro Deal, Scrapping Planned IPO
Deutsche Börse announced it will acquire its subsidiary ISS Stoxx for an undisclosed multi‑billion‑euro price, abandoning the unit’s planned IPO. The move consolidates the group’s index and data services under one roof and reflects a strategic shift in the market.

Zippi Raises R$220 Million in Third FIDC Issuance, Attracting Credit Saison and Major Brazilian Investors
Brazilian fintech Zippi announced the closing of its third FIDC issuance, raising R$220 million, the largest to date. The round includes new international investor Credit Saison alongside domestic investors Itaú Asset, Tesouraria do Itaú BBA, Bradesco BBI and Valora Investimentos....

Savvy Advisors Acquires Colorado Wealth Group, Adding $300M in AUM
Savvy Advisors, a New York‑based registered investment advisor, announced it has added Colorado Wealth Group, a Denver‑based firm with about $300 million in assets under management. The partnership lets Colorado Wealth Group retain ownership while leveraging Savvy’s infrastructure and AI‑enabled tools,...
Republic Airways Issues $51.7M of Shares to United Airlines
Republic Airways announced the issuance of $51.7 million worth of shares to United Airlines, representing a strategic minority stake transfer. The deal aims to strengthen United's regional network while providing Republic with additional capital. The transaction was disclosed on February...
Quantx Secures $85M Funding to Accelerate Oral Immunology Pipeline
Quantx, a biotech firm focused on oral immunology, announced a $85 million financing round to advance its drug candidates. The new capital will fund preclinical and early clinical development, expanding its pipeline in the immunology space.

Altar’d State Places $7M Stalking‑horse Bid for Francesca’s IP
Specialty retailer Altar’d State has submitted a $7 million stalking‑horse bid to acquire the intellectual property of Francesca’s, following the brand’s recent bankruptcy filing. The bid includes a $210,000 break‑up fee and up to $150,000 in cost reimbursements, with the deadline...

Articul8 Secures Half of $70M Series B Funding, Valuation Hits $500M
AI platform startup Articul8, spun out from Intel, has secured half of its $70 million Series B round, lifting its valuation to $500 million. The company expects to close the round in the first quarter of 2026. The funding will support its enterprise‑grade...

Compass Datacenters Secures AAA Rating on $830M Asset‑Backed Securitization
Compass Datacenters’ latest $830 million asset‑backed securitization, including $500 million of AAA‑rated tranches, received a triple‑A rating from Moody’s, allowing the data‑center landlord to secure financing at a lower spread. The rating was assigned on Wednesday, marking the first time a data‑center...

CustoMED Closes $6M Seed Round to Automate 3D Printing of Patient-Specific Surgical Instruments
CustoMED, a platform that automates 3D printing of patient‑specific surgical instruments, announced it has closed a $6 million seed round. The funding will support scaling its automation technology, placing 3D printers in clinics and hospitals, and expanding its partnership with implant...

Warner Music Group to Sell EMP Merchandise Business
Warner Music Group announced plans to divest its EMP merchandise e‑retailer, which it bought for $180 million in 2018. The sale is expected to close in Q2 of fiscal 2026, with no buyer or price disclosed.
Cerity and Verus Merge to Form Mega-RIA Platform
Cerity and Verus announced a merger that will combine their registered investment advisory businesses, creating a larger platform aimed at institutional assets. The deal, disclosed on February 12, 2026, positions the combined entity to accelerate growth in the institutional market.

Easy Money Secures 3 Billion Baht Loan From Siam Commercial Bank for Expansion
Thai pawnshop chain Easy Money announced it has secured a 3 billion baht loan facility from Siam Commercial Bank, along with additional credit lines from other banks, to fund branch expansion, loan growth and digital technology upgrades. The borrowing will support...
Meridian Raises $17M in Funding
Meridian, an agentic financial modeling startup, announced a $17 million funding round to support its growth and product development.
Irish Health‑tech Startup Nocomed Raises €650,000 to Boost Healthcare Sustainability
Irish healthcare sustainability startup Nocomed announced a €650,000 fundraising round, aimed at expanding its platform for sustainable healthcare solutions. The capital will support product development and market expansion across Ireland.
Indigrid Technology Raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A Round
Electronics manufacturing startup Indigrid Technology announced the closing of its Series A funding round, raising Rs 40 crore and achieving a post‑money valuation of Rs 115 crore. The round was completed on February 12, 2026, marking a significant milestone for...

Tract Capital-Backed Entity Raises $3.8B in Junk Bond Sale for Nvidia‑lease Data Center
A $3.8 billion junk‑bond issuance, backed by asset manager Tract Capital, was launched to fund the construction of a 200‑megawatt AI data center in Nevada that will be leased to Nvidia. Investor demand surged to about $14 billion, underscoring strong appetite for...

Cobre Limited to Acquire 51% Stake in Chile's Sierra Atacama Copper Project
Australian listed miner Cobre Limited announced it will acquire a 51% stake in the Sierra Atacama copper project in Chile, previously linked to Chilean businessman Martín Borda via Minera Salar Blanco. The deal gives Cobre Limited majority ownership of the...

Balderton Backs Pet Startup Lassie's $75m Series C
Swedish pet insurance startup Lassie announced a $75 million Series C equity round, backed by Balderton, Felix Capital, Inventure, Passion Capital and Stena Sessan. The funding will help the company hit profitability and expand further across Europe, leveraging its AI‑driven claims processing and...
Potentia Secures CA$542M Debt Financing for Canada’s Largest BESS
Potentia Renewables closed financing for the 411 MW/1,644 MWh Skyview 2 battery energy storage system in Ontario, the largest BESS in Canada. German bank KfW IPEX‑Bank and Desjardins Group are providing about CA$542 million in construction and long‑term operational financing, acting as joint lead...

Nuveen to Acquire Schroders in £9.9bn Takeover
UK asset manager Schroders has agreed to be acquired by US investment firm Nuveen in a £9.9bn cash‑and‑dividend deal. The transaction will create one of the world’s largest active asset managers with about £1.8tn in assets under management and is...
Apollo Issues New European CLO, AAAs Drop Below 120bps
Apollo's latest European CLO issuance has driven AAA tranche spreads below 120 basis points, signaling strong investor demand. The deal highlights a notable development in the European CLO market.

German GenAI Startup Blockbrain Raises €17.5M Series A to Advance Enterprise‑grade AI Agents
Blockbrain, a German GenAI agent platform, announced a €17.5 million Series A round led by Alstin Capital and 13books Capital, with participation from HARTING Family Foundation and existing investors Giesecke+Devrient Ventures, Landesbank Baden‑Württemberg Ventures, and Mätch VC. The funding will be used...

QXO Announces $2.25 B Acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners
QXO Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, comprising $2 billion in cash and 13.2 million shares. The deal, slated to close in early Q2 2026, expands QXO’s addressable market and leverages AI‑powered inventory management.

Union Capital Raises $450M in Four Months Amid Tough Fundraising Climate
Union Capital, a lower mid-market private equity firm, announced it has raised $450 million in just four months, bucking the trend of prolonged fundraising cycles that averaged 18.6 months last year in North America. The rapid raise highlights the firm's...
Pakistan International Airlines' New Owners Announce Plans for IPO
The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have announced plans to take the carrier public via an initial public offering. The IPO is expected to be launched in the coming months, aiming to raise capital and restructure the airline's...

Netmore Group Acquires Actility to Unify Global LoRaWAN Ecosystem
Netmore Group, a leading Massive IoT network operator, announced the acquisition of Paris‑based Actility, a pioneer in LPWAN solutions. The deal expands Netmore’s reach across utilities, smart cities and enterprise sectors, adding Actility’s extensive LoRaWAN deployments and partner network. Financial...

Neurent Medical Raises $74M in Series C Round to Commercialize Chronic Rhinitis Device
Neurent Medical announced a €62.5 million ($74 million) Series C financing to accelerate commercialization of its Neuromark radio‑frequency device for chronic rhinitis. The round was led by MVM Partners with participation from Sofinnova Partners, EQT Life Sciences, Atlantic Bridge, Fountain Healthcare Partners and...
Manufact Raises $6.3M to Help Developers Connect AI Agents with Model Context Protocol
Manufact announced a $6.3 million funding round to develop its Model Context Protocol, a tool that enables developers to connect AI agents more efficiently. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its go‑to‑market efforts.
Medalist Facilitates $150m Forward Flow Financing for Nada Holdings
Medalist has arranged a $150 million forward flow facility for Nada Holdings, providing the company with immediate liquidity. The deal, announced on February 12, 2026, underscores continued interest in structured credit solutions for asset‑backed finance.

ADN.vc Raises $2M for Its Fund I
Peruvian venture capital firm ADN.vc announced it has secured an initial $2 million for its Fund I, aiming to raise up to $4 million by April 2026. The fund will target pre‑seed fintech and proptech startups across Latin America. The...
Parent of South Korea's Parata Announces Fundraising to Cover Launch Costs
The parent company of South Korea's launch provider Parata announced plans to raise capital to fund upcoming launch expenses. The fundraising aims to secure the necessary resources for its space launch operations, though the amount and investors were not disclosed.
Reco Raises $30M in Series B Funding
Reco announced a $30 million Series B funding round, aiming to accelerate its growth and product development. The round was closed on February 12, 2026, and adds to the company's capital base.
SOLV Energy Files for Nasdaq IPO
SOLV Energy announced its intention to go public on the Nasdaq, filing an IPO prospectus on February 12, 2026. The offering aims to raise capital to expand its renewable energy portfolio and accelerate growth.
W Health Ventures Secures Rs 550 Cr in First Close of Fund II
W Health Ventures announced the first close of its second fund, raising Rs 550 crore from investors. The fund will target health tech startups across India, building on the success of its first fund. The closing marks a significant milestone...
Datoms Raises Rs 25 Cr in Series A Round
Deeptech IoT startup Datoms announced a Series A funding round of Rs 25 crore. The capital will be used to scale its IoT platform and expand market reach. Investor details were not disclosed.
AMG Invests in Real Estate Manager HighBrook Investors
Asset management firm AMG announced a strategic investment in real estate manager HighBrook Investors, marking a new partnership in the real estate sector. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

RF Acquisition Corp. III Prices $100M IPO, Set to Trade on Nasdaq
RF Acquisition Corp. III announced the pricing of its $100 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker RFAMU on February 13, 2026. The offering is expected to close on February 16, 2026,...
Big Health Raises $23.7M in New Financing Round
Big Health announced a $23.7 million financing round on February 12, 2026. The round's investors were not disclosed, but the funding will support the company's growth initiatives.
Alva Energy Raises $33M in Launch Round
Alva Energy announced its launch with a $33 million venture capital funding round. The round marks the company's entry into the energy sector with significant backing.

Zero Point Cryogenics Launches Its First Fundraising Round
Zero Point Cryogenics (ZPC), a Canadian maker of dilution refrigerators for quantum research, has announced the start of its first fundraising round. The round aims to fund the company's expansion and further development of quantum cryogenic technology. No amount or...

CryoBio Raises $1.3M Pre‑seed Round to Develop Frost‑protection Technology
New York‑based CryoBio, which is developing antifreeze protein‑based frost protection for high‑value crops, announced a $1.3 million pre‑seed funding round. Investors include Marble, AgVenture Alliance, New York Ventures, Launch NY, FuzeHub, Klessig Trust and Jade Cove Partners. The capital will fund...

EGuarantee Raises $5.5M as Correlation Takes Majority Stake
Australian proptech eGuarantee announced a $5.5 million funding round, with insurer Correlation increasing its ownership from 25% to over 60%. The capital will be used to scale the digital lease‑bond platform, expand landlord acquisition and support a planned expansion into New Zealand.
Cabo Verde Airlines Secures $35mn State Guarantee for Bond
Cabo Verde Airlines announced that it has obtained a $35 million guarantee from the government to back its upcoming bond issuance. The state guarantee will help the airline secure financing for its operations and growth plans.
I-80 Gold Secures $500M Financing Package to Fund Nevada Growth Plan
i-80 Gold announced a $500 million financing package that includes a $250 million royalty sale to Franco-Nevada and a $150 million gold prepay facility with National Bank and Macquarie, with $225 million expected at closing in March. The funds will...

Pacenote Raises Fund II to Support Independent Sponsors
Pacenote announced the closing of its second fund, Fund II, aimed at supporting independent sponsors. The new fund expands the LP base to ten investors, up from four in the initial 2024 fundraise. Deal value remains undisclosed.
Inference Research Secures $20M Seed Funding
Inference Research announced a $20 million seed funding round to accelerate its AI research and product development. The round, announced on Feb 12, 2026, will support the company's growth and expansion plans.

Garner Health Raises $118M Series D at $1.35B Valuation
NYC‑based Garner Health, a data‑analytics platform that helps workers locate healthcare providers, announced a $118 million Series D financing round, bringing its valuation to $1.35 billion. The round was reported on February 11, 2026.
Quilt Raises $20M in Series B to Accelerate Smart Heat Pump Rollout
Quilt, a heat pump startup, announced a $20 million Series B funding round to fund its rapid scaling and development of smarter, high‑efficiency heat pump systems. The round was disclosed in a CleanTech Talk interview with CEO Paul Lambert, highlighting the company's...
Tenna Systems Secures $13.5M Seed Funding
Tenna Systems announced a $13.5 million seed round, providing capital to accelerate its growth and product development. The round was disclosed on February 11, 2026.