Burkina Faso Raises 66bn FCFA via UMOA-Titres-Backed Bond Auction
On 11 February 2026, Burkina Faso raised 65.999bn FCFA through a simultaneous auction of Treasury bills and bonds of 364 days, 3, 5 and 7 years, in partnership with UMOA-Titres. The auction attracted 148.099bn FCFA in bids, achieving a coverage ratio of 246.83% and an absorption rate of 44.56%. The government will repay the securities on their respective maturity dates, with interest paid in advance.
St Barbara Agrees to Sell 50% of Simberi to Lingbao Gold and Kumul for up to A$470M
St Barbara announced it has agreed to sell a combined 50% stake in its Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea to China’s Lingbao Gold Group and PNG’s Kumul Mineral Holdings for up to A$470 million in staged cash payments and...
Bedrock Robotics Raises $270M to Scale Autonomous Construction Systems
Bedrock Robotics announced a $270 million fundraising round to expand its AI-driven autonomous construction equipment, aiming to address labor shortages and improve safety. The capital will be used to retrofit traditional machinery with AI systems for earthwork tasks. The raise...
ACG Advisors Secures €18M Luxembourg Securitisation to Fund Entertainment Acquisition
ACG Advisors has launched an €18 million securitisation in Luxembourg to finance its planned acquisition in the entertainment sector. The deal, announced on February 11 2026, provides debt financing to support the transaction, marking a strategic move into media assets.
IDB Invest Provides $65M Loan to Banco CMF to Expand SME Lending in Argentina
Multilateral development bank IDB Invest announced a financing package for Argentine lender Banco CMF, comprising an A‑tranche of up to $45 million and a B‑tranche of about $20 million from institutional investors. The $65 million unsecured loan aims to boost credit access for...
Loyal Raises $100M in Series C Funding
Loyal announced a $100 million Series C round, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
Mizuho Leads Second Sole-Led European CLO Deal
Mizuho has announced its second sole-led collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transaction in Europe, expanding its presence in the market. The deal marks the bank's continued push into European CLO financing.
Proparco Grants FCFA 1.3bn Loan to VisionFund Senegal to Boost Financial Inclusion for Rural Women
Proparco has provided a loan of 1.3 billion FCFA (≈ $2 million) to VisionFund Sénégal, a micro‑finance institution focused on rural women entrepreneurs. The financing, part of the Food & Agriculture resilience mission (Farm), aims to strengthen financial inclusion, gender equality and food...
Power Finance Corp and REC Ltd Announce Proposed Merger to Boost Renewable Funding
State-run lenders Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd have announced a proposed merger aimed at enhancing financing access for India's renewable energy projects. The combined entity would have a larger capital base, potentially easing funding constraints for large‑ticket renewable...
Globe Telecom Sets 6.7631% Dividend for up to P25B Perpetual Preferred Share Offering
Ayala‑led Globe Telecom announced the final dividend rates for its upcoming perpetual preferred share offering, targeting up to P25 billion in proceeds. The base offer comprises 7.5 million non‑voting preferred shares at P2,000 each, with a dividend rate of up to 6.7631%,...
Delta40 Raises $20M to Accelerate African Early-Stage Startups
Kenyan venture‑builder Delta40 announced a $20 million fundraising round backed by the Soros Economic Development Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation. The capital, a mix of equity, debt and grants, will be used to expand its portfolio and launch new startups across...
RXO Issues $400M Senior Notes Amid Moody’s Downgrade
RXO announced on Feb. 11, 2026 the issuance of $400 million of unsecured senior notes due 2031, aimed at redeeming its 7.5% notes due 2027 and supporting general corporate purposes. The offering was oversubscribed, strengthening the company's balance sheet despite a...
Universal Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music's Royalty Services Business
Universal Music Group announced its plan to acquire Downtown Music's royalty services business, aiming to address competition concerns and secure EU approval. The deal will see the biggest label offload the royalty services unit, with the transaction value undisclosed.
Elliott Investment Management Takes Stake in London Stock Exchange Group
Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has acquired an undisclosed stake in London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), according to sources. The move, reported on Feb. 11, 2026, signals Elliott’s push for larger share buybacks and higher profit margins. The size of the...
Valiance Health Secures Undisclosed Pre‑Seed Funding Led by Gobi Partners
Malaysia‑based AI healthcare startup Valiance Health announced an undisclosed pre‑seed round led by Gobi Partners’ SuperSeed II Fund, with participation from Jati Growth and Artem Ventures. The capital will accelerate its standardized healthcare data platform that uses AI to unify clinical,...
Lawhive Secures Fresh Funding for US Expansion
UK legal tech start-up Lawhive announced it has raised new funding to support its expansion into the United States. The round, details undisclosed, will be used to grow its US operations.
Zerodha-Backed Rainmatter Acquires Majority Stake in PensionBox
Rainmatter, the venture arm backed by Zerodha, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in PensionBox, a fintech platform for retirement savings. The deal was reported on February 11, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Government Launches OFS to Sell up to 5% Stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
The Indian government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 5% stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The base issue will be 3% with an option for an additional 2% if oversubscribed, at a floor...
GitGuardian Raises $50M in Series C Funding
GitGuardian announced a $50 million Series C funding round to accelerate its security platform and expand its market presence. The new capital will support product development, hiring, and scaling efforts.
Birch Hill Holdings Raises $2.5M Pre-Seed Funding
Birch Hill Holdings announced a pre‑seed round that raised $2.5 million. The funding will support the company's early product development and go‑to‑market efforts. The round was reported on February 11, 2026.
NineDot Energy Raises Big Money for Small Batteries in New York City
NineDot Energy announced a new fundraising round to support its small battery technology in New York City.
Union Pacific Proposes Acquisition of Norfolk Southern
Union Pacific has announced a proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, aiming to create a transcontinental railroad network that would dominate freight transport in North America. The merger, pending regulatory approval, could give the combined entity over 40% market share across...
Ascot Resources Secures C$175 Million Financing as It Rebrands to Cambria Gold Mines
Ascot Resources Ltd. announced a C$175 million ($129 million) financing completed in two tranches – the first in December and the second in January – to fund its Premier and Red Mountain gold mining strategy. The company also disclosed a proposed name change...
Wellumio Secures $7.28M Funding to Deploy Portable MRI at Bedside
Wellumio, a startup developing portable MRI technology for bedside stroke detection, announced a $7.28 million fundraising round to accelerate product development and market rollout. The new capital will help bring MRI scans directly to patients' bedsides, aiming to improve stroke...
NUBURU Completes First Tranche of Preferred Equity Restructuring
NUBURU announced the completion of the first tranche of its preferred equity restructuring, raising capital to support its operations. The transaction marks the initial step in a multi‑tranche financing plan.
German Mining Startup Hades Raises €15M in Seed Round
German mining startup Hades announced a €15 million seed round, valuing the company at €67.5 million. The round was co‑led by HV Capital and Headline, with participation from existing investors Project A and Visionaries Tomorrow. The funding will be used to expand...
Oneteam Secures M&A Facility to Scale Employee-Owned SME Succession
Oneteam announced it has secured a new M&A financing facility to support the succession of employee‑owned small and medium enterprises. The facility will provide capital to enable these SMEs to pursue growth and ownership transitions. Deal terms and size were...
Toyota Group Launches $35bn Tender Offer to Take Toyota Industries Private
Toyota Group has announced a 5.4 trillion yen ($35bn) tender offer to take its founding firm, Toyota Industries, private, prompting a proxy battle with activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which argues the price is too low. The deal, one...
Ironwood Studios Raises $4M in Seed Funding
Ironwood Studios, the developer behind Pacific Drive, announced a $4 million seed funding round. The new capital will support the studio's upcoming projects and growth initiatives.
FDP Acquires MultiD to Deepen Physician-Focused Wealth Services
FDP has taken control of MultiD, a wealth‑management firm focused on physicians, in a move to expand its physician‑focused wealth services. The acquisition aims to deepen FDP's capabilities in serving medical professionals and broaden its product offerings.
ThirdAI Secures $3M Seed Funding Led by Endiya Partners and Capria Ventures
India-US deeptech startup ThirdAI announced a $3 million seed round co‑led by Endiya Partners and Capria Ventures. The funding will support product development, expansion of engineering and go‑to‑market teams, and accelerate deployments with semiconductor toolmakers. ThirdAI’s causal‑AI platform aims to...
Captrust Acquires Alpha Cubed Investments for $3.8B
Captrust announced the acquisition of Alpha Cubed Investments, a California-based investment firm, in a deal valued at $3.8 billion. The transaction, reported on February 11, 2026, expands Captrust's presence in the California market.
Wisdom Secures $1.3M Seed Funding to Automate Aging in Place
Wisdom, a startup building smart home solutions for caregivers, announced a $1.3M seed round to accelerate its platform for aging‑in‑place automation. The funding will support product development and market expansion to address the caregiver crisis.
Aussie Broadband Acquires AGL's Telco Business for AU$115M
Aussie Broadband announced the acquisition of AGL's telco business for AU$115 million, expanding its broadband footprint. The deal, reported on Feb 11, 2026, will integrate AGL's network assets into Aussie Broadband's portfolio, enhancing service offerings.
Nester Secures Rs 19 Crore Pre-Series A Funding
India‑based homeware brand Nester raised Rs 19 crore in a pre‑Series A round co‑led by Firescale Ventures and OTP Ventures, with participation from Sadev Ventures and Titan Capital. The funding will support product innovation, consumer research, and expansion of its...
Elliot Management Boosts Stake in London Stock Exchange
Activist hedge fund Elliot Management announced that it has increased its shareholding in the London Stock Exchange, raising its ownership to a higher percentage. The stake increase was made through open‑market purchases, with the total investment amount undisclosed. The move...
Appficiency Secures Minority Equity Investment From Canadian Business Growth Fund
Enterprise digital transformation specialist Appficiency announced a minority equity investment from the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF). The undisclosed funding will support AI-enabled consulting, global delivery expansion, and product development. The round highlights growing investor confidence in AI-driven enterprise transformation.
India's Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL) Formed via MoU, Backed by $1B Manufacturing Aid and $1.6B Port Funding
A consortium of six Indian entities signed an MoU to launch Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), each taking equity stakes ranging from 5% to 30%. The new carrier will order 15 container ships and aims to operate 51 vessels within...
Spectrum News Acquires New England Cable News
Spectrum News announced the acquisition of New England Cable News, expanding its regional news footprint. The deal, reported on Feb 11, 2026, will integrate New England Cable News into Spectrum's news operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Afreximbank Provides $100M Debt Facility to Bahamas Striping Group
Afreximbank announced a $100 million discount facility to support Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd in rehabilitating and constructing over 320 km of essential road infrastructure in the Bahamas. The financing aims to transform the Caribbean transport network.
GenFlux Raises $4.2M in Seed Funding
GenFlux announced a $4.2 million seed round to accelerate its product development. The round was announced on February 11, 2026, and the company plans to use the funds for scaling its technology and expanding its team.
Kyivstar Invests $160m in Online Pharmacy Platform
Ukrainian telecom operator Kyivstar announced a $160 million investment in an online pharmacy platform, marking a significant corporate venture into the health tech sector. The funding aims to expand digital health services and strengthen Kyivstar's presence in the e‑pharmacy market.
Orion CMC to Acquire 40% Stake in Glencore’s DRC Copper and Cobalt Mines
US government‑backed investment group Orion CMC announced a memorandum of understanding with mining giant Glencore to take a 40% stake in Glencore’s two copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deal, part of the US’s Project...
Somethings Raises $19.2M in Series A Funding
Somethings announced a $19.2 million Series A round, securing new capital to fuel its growth. The round was disclosed on Feb 11, 2026.
Stoke Space Raises $350M in Private Investment Capital
Rocket startup Stoke Space announced an additional $350 million in private investment capital, boosting its funding to accelerate development of its next-generation reusable launch vehicle and expand launch capabilities.
Goldi Solar Announces $350M IPO Plan
India's solar module maker Goldi Solar Pvt is preparing an initial public offering that could raise up to $350 million. The company has shortlisted advisers and aims to file a draft prospectus by April, with the offering expected to include fresh...
HAMR Energy Raises $10M Series A From Qantas, Airbus and Thyssenkrupp Uhde
Australian low‑carbon fuels startup HAMR Energy closed a $10 million Series A round backed by Qantas, Airbus and Thyssenkrupp Uhde via their joint Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel fund. The capital will fund its methanol‑to‑jet fuel projects in Victoria, including the Portland Renewable Fuels...
Fractal IPO Subscribed Over 2.6x, QIB Bids Lead at 4.2x
Fractal's initial public offering attracted strong investor demand, with overall subscription exceeding 2.6 times and qualified institutional buyers leading with 4.2 times bids. The oversubscription signals robust market interest ahead of the upcoming listing. Deal value remains undisclosed.
Natilus Secures $28M Series A Funding
San Diego‑based aerospace manufacturer Natilus announced a $28 million Series A round led by Draper Associates, with participation from Type One Ventures, The Veterans Fund, Flexport, New Vista Capital, Soma Capital, Liquid 2 VC, VU Venture Partners and Wave FX. The funding will support development...
Blackstone Invests $200M in Anthropic, Boosting Stake to $1B
Blackstone Inc. is investing $200 million in AI startup Anthropic PBC, raising its stake to roughly $1 billion at a $350 billion valuation. The investment is part of Anthropic’s ongoing funding round, which has already more than doubled its initial $10 billion target amid...