Zanaga Iron Secures $25M Investment From Red Arc Minerals
Zanaga Iron (ZIOC) signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for an initial $25 million cash investment in its Jumelles subsidiary, granting Red Arc a 20% stake and an option to acquire an additional 67.5% for $125 million within 18 months. The funding will support engineering and pre‑production work on the Zanaga iron‑ore project in the DRC, moving it toward a final investment decision.
Taiv Raises $13M in Series A Plus Round Led by IDC Ventures and Emerging Ventures
Canadian ad‑tech startup Taiv announced a $13 million USD funding round, dubbed a “Series A plus”, led by IDC Ventures and Emerging Ventures. Existing backers Y Combinator, Garage Capital, Pioneer Fund, Trillick Ventures and undisclosed angels also participated, bringing total capital...
Efex Acquires Compusult to Boost Regional Presence
Australian IT services provider efex announced the acquisition of regional consultancy Compusult, aiming to strengthen its market presence. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
XWatts Raises £1.6M Seed Round to Expand AI-Powered Energy Management Solutions
London-based xWatts announced the closing of a £1.6 million seed round led by Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, with participation from Cambridge Angels, Parkwalk and R42. The funding will support product development and expansion of its AI-driven energy management platform across European real‑estate...
Mersal Media Capital Secures $1.3M in First Funding Round
Saudi Arabia-based Mersal Media Capital closed its first funding round, raising SAR 5 million ($1.3 million) from an unnamed private investment fund. The capital will support the platform’s growth, operational readiness, and strategic partnerships in digital media assets across the region.
Benny’s Bowl Secures $1.4M Pre-Series A Funding Led by Atomic Capital
Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl announced a $1.4 million pre‑Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The capital will support product research and development, new product launches, and expansion of its online and offline presence. Founder Akshay Gupta said the company...
Apollo Global Management to Lend $3.4B for xAI Chip Purchase
Apollo Global Management is close to finalizing a $3.4 billion loan to a special purpose vehicle that will buy Nvidia chips for Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, following its merger with SpaceX. The financing, arranged by Valor Equity Partners, will fund...
Supreme Group Acquires Healthcare Creative Agency Broth
Supreme Group, a marketing and communications platform for healthcare and life sciences backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced the acquisition of Broth, a New York City‑based healthcare‑focused creative agency. The deal terms were not disclosed. Broth serves as agency of...
Google Announces $20bn 100‑year Bond Sale
Alphabet’s Google unit announced a 100‑year sterling bond issuance to raise approximately $20 billion, marking a major debt financing move amid rising AI capital expenditures. The bond sale aims to fund the company’s AI investments and was reported on Feb 10, 2026.
Syrian Agritech Startup Nutra-GreeniX Secures $200K Seed Round Led by EBLA Ventures
Syrian agritech startup Nutra-GreeniX announced the closing of a $200,000 seed round, led by EBLA Ventures with participation from Syrian and Saudi angel investors. The funding will be used to expand operations, increase production capacity, and develop new sustainable livestock...
Xplifi Secures Growth Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven Lead Delivery
Pittsburgh‑based Xplifi, an AI‑powered Lead‑as‑a‑Service platform for managed service providers, announced a growth financing round to expand its lead delivery solution and added three industry veterans to its board. The funding amount was not disclosed.
InvestSky Raises $4M Seed Round to Expand Into Saudi Arabia
UAE‑based fintech platform InvestSky announced a $4 million seed round backed by Emkan Capital, Run Ventures, S3 Ventures and Al‑Romaizan Family Office along with other regional investors. The funding will support its expansion into Saudi Arabia, bolstered by a strategic partnership...
Xeinadin Acquires TBL Accountants to Expand Southend Office
Xeinadin announced the addition of TBL Accountants to its Southend office, effectively acquiring the accounting team to strengthen advisory support for small businesses and charities in Essex. The combined team now totals 22 professionals, enhancing local and national tax and...
Citrin Cooperman Acquires Browne Consulting Group to Expand Life Sciences Advisory
Citrin Cooperman, a top‑20 accounting firm, announced on Feb. 10, 2026 that it has acquired Boston‑based Browne Consulting Group, which provides accounting and advisory services to life‑science and biotech firms. The terms were not disclosed. The deal adds about 60 professionals and...
ILiAD Biotechnologies Secures $115M Series B to Advance Whooping Cough Vaccine
ILiAD Biotechnologies announced an oversubscribed $115 million Series B financing on Tuesday. The new capital will fund pivotal Phase 3 trials for its whooping cough vaccine, accelerating development and potential market entry.
Healthtech Startup CURAPOD Raises Rs 20 Cr in Pre-Series A Round
Indian healthtech startup CURAPOD announced a pre-Series A funding round of Rs 20 crore (approximately $2.2 million). The round was led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners, and Ideaspring Capital, with participation from existing backer Litemed. The capital will be used to accelerate R&D,...
Neara Raises $63M Series D to Boost AI‑Powered Digital Twin Platform
Australian digital twin startup Neara announced a $63M Series D funding round led by Technology Crossover Ventures, with participation from Partners Group, EQT, Square Peg Capital and Skip Capital. The capital will accelerate its AI‑enabled grid modeling platform and support...
Generali Employee Benefits Network to Acquire Swiss Life Network, Creating World’s Largest EB Network
Generali Group and Swiss Life Global Solutions announced a long‑term commercial partnership that includes Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network’s planned acquisition of Swiss Life Network (SLN). The combined entity will manage over €3 billion in premiums, forming the largest employee benefits...
Circit Raises $22M Growth Equity Round Led by Ten Coves Capital
Audit confirmation platform Circit announced a $22 million growth equity financing led by Ten Coves Capital, with participation from Aquiline and MiddleGame Ventures. The funding will support product innovation, AI‑powered workflows, expanded bank API connectivity, and scaling of go‑to‑market and customer...
General Atlantic to Acquire European Wax Center in $330M Take-Private Deal
Private equity firm General Atlantic announced it will acquire the remaining shares of European Wax Center, a US waxing services franchise, in a $330 million take‑private transaction. The deal will give General Atlantic 100 percent ownership and is expected to close in...
Bertelsmann Investments Acquires 80% Stake in Indian Trucking Aggregator LetsTransport
Bertelsmann Investments announced the acquisition of an 80% majority stake in Indian trucking aggregator LetsTransport for an undisclosed amount. The deal will rename the company LetsTransport Group and the founders will continue to run day‑to‑day operations as the platform expands...
Serra Verde Secures $565M DFC Loan with Potential US Equity Stake
Brazilian rare earth producer Serra Verde finalized a $565 million loan expansion from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), which includes an option for minority US government equity participation. The financing marks a shift from pure loan to potential...
Agibank Slashes IPO Share Count and Price Range to $12-$13 Amid PicPay Share Drop
Brazilian fintech Agibank announced on Feb. 10 that it is reducing its U.S. IPO size from 43.6 million to 20 million shares and lowering the price range to $12‑$13, down from $15‑$18. The adjustment follows a 20% decline in competitor PicPay’s shares after...
Graphite One Announces $30M Public Offering of Units
Graphite One Inc. announced the final terms of a best‑efforts public offering of 17,142,000 units at C$1.75 per unit, targeting gross proceeds of C$30 million. Each unit includes one common share and a warrant, and the offering is expected to close...
Lone Star Completes $3.8bn Take-Private Acquisition of Hillenbrand
Private equity firm Lone Star has completed its previously announced $3.8 billion take‑private acquisition of Hillenbrand, an industrial company based in Batesville, Indiana. The deal will see Hillenbrand continue operating under its own name while being owned by Lone Star.
Saba Raises Third Round of Funding with EWI and Proposes Board Overhaul
Saba has announced a third round of financing, bringing in investor EWI and suggesting changes to its board composition. The new capital is expected to support the company's growth initiatives.
Lockin Files Prospectus for Hong Kong Main Board IPO
Chinese smart lock maker Lockin has filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, seeking a main board listing. China Galaxy International will act as the sole sponsor for the IPO. The company plans to use the proceeds...
Primary Ventures Closes $625M Fund V to Focus on Seed Investing
Primary Ventures announced the closing of its $625 million Fund V, aimed at seed-stage investments across the United States. The fund will make checks of $5‑10 million and target 40‑50 companies over three years, covering sectors such as AI, fintech, healthcare, enterprise,...
Backslash Security Raises $19M Series A to Secure AI-Driven Coding
Backslash Security Inc., a startup protecting AI-driven coding workflows, announced a $19 million Series A round led by KOMPAS VC with participation from Maniv Mobility, Artofin Venture Capital, StageOne Ventures Ltd., and First Rays Capital. The funding will be used to expand R&D,...
Aarvee Engineering Consultants Secures SEBI Nod for ₹202.5 Cr IPO
Aarvee Engineering Consultants, an infrastructure consultancy, received SEBI approval to launch an IPO comprising a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹202.5 crore and an offer‑for‑sale of 67.5 lakh shares by promoter Venkatachala Chakrapani Redla. Proceeds will be used to...
Slurrp Farm Raises Rs 30 Crore in Extended Series C Round
Children‑focused snack brand Slurrp Farm secured Rs 30 crore (≈$3.3 million) in an extended Series C round from Scarlet Ventures, lifting its post‑money valuation to Rs 810 crore ($90 million). The funding will bolster the company's long‑term financial resources and support growth.
Northwestern Mutual Prices First New CLO in Six Months
Northwestern Mutual has priced its first new collateralized loan obligation (CLO) in six months, marking a return to the market for the insurer. The transaction details, including size, were not disclosed.
Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Startup Ethera Raises Rs 25 Cr From BlueStone
Indian lab-grown diamond jewellery startup Ethera announced a Rs 25 crore ($2.75 million) funding round from online jewellery retailer BlueStone, which has doubled its investment in the company. The capital will fund the expansion of Ethera’s offline retail footprint, strengthen design capabilities, technology...
Revera Energy Secures US$150 Million Credit Facility to Expand Battery Storage in Australia and UK
Revera Energy, a Carlyle‑backed platform, has closed a US$150 million credit facility arranged by Nomura to fund battery‑storage, solar and green‑hydrogen projects across Australia and the United Kingdom. The financing will support the 150 MW/300 MWh Bungama Stage 1 battery project in South Australia...
Bombardier Acquires US Maintenance Firm Amid Rising Political Pressure
Bombardier announced the acquisition of a U.S.-based aircraft maintenance company, expanding its service capabilities as political pressures increase under the Trump administration. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SpaceX Prepares for IPO as Go-To Banker Returns to Lead Offering
SpaceX is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering, with its longtime investment banker returning to manage the deal. The move signals the company's next major step toward public markets, though details on valuation and timing remain undisclosed.
Fern Ridge Sets $250M Target for Debut Asset-Backed Finance Fund
Fern Ridge announced a US$250 million target for its inaugural asset-backed finance (ABF) fund, marking its entry into the ABF market. The fund aims to raise capital to invest in structured credit assets and will be managed by the firm’s...
AWS Secures Warrants for Up to 24.8M STMicroelectronics Shares
Amazon Web Services expanded its partnership with STMicroelectronics by securing warrants to purchase up to 24.8 million shares at $28.38 per share over a seven‑year period. The agreement gives AWS access to high‑bandwidth and power‑management chips for its data centers while...
SunArc Secures €20m Investment to Launch Solar‑as‑a‑service Model
Irish renewable energy firm SunArc announced a €20 million investment to fund its new solar‑as‑a‑service offering, creating 50 jobs and expanding its Carlow operations. The funds will be deployed over two years to support installation, engineering, manufacturing and other roles, aiming...
Cascade Pharmaceuticals Raises $72M to Develop MASH, Obesity and Diabetes Drugs
Shanghai-based biotech Cascade Pharmaceuticals announced it has secured $72 million (about 500 million yuan) in new funding to advance its pipeline targeting metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), obesity, and diabetes. The capital will support preclinical and clinical development of its drug candidates.
Spain-Based Multiverse in Talks to Raise €500M at €1.5B+ Valuation
Spain-based AI startup Multiverse, which compresses large language models to cut energy and compute costs, is reportedly in talks to raise about €500 million, valuing the company at over €1.5 billion. The company has reached €100 million in annual recurring revenue.
Indian Government to Sell Up to 5% Stake in BHEL via Offer‑for‑Sale
The Indian government announced it will sell up to a 5% stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) through an offer‑for‑sale (OFS) starting Wednesday, with a floor price of ₹254 per share. If fully subscribed, the 17.41 crore shares could raise...
Allied Properties REIT Takes Full Operational Control of KING Toronto From Westbank
Allied Properties REIT announced it has assumed full operational control of the KING Toronto development, effectively acquiring Westbank’s stake in the project. The move follows a series of loan facilities and will result in Allied owning 100% of the project...
Ezee Fiber Acquires DayNet's Dayton, Texas Fiber Network
Ezee Fiber, backed by I Squared Capital, announced the acquisition of DayNet's assets and 76 miles of fiber infrastructure in Dayton, Texas. The deal, which includes the city's 2022-built network, was disclosed without financial terms.
Kestra's Bluespring Acquires Massachusetts-Based RIA for $2.3B
Kestra's Bluespring, the wealth management platform, announced the acquisition of a Massachusetts-based registered investment advisor for $2.3 billion. The deal expands Bluespring's footprint in the U.S. wealth management market and is expected to close later this year.
Holtec International Files Confidential IPO with SEC
Holtec International, a veteran nuclear services firm, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the SEC, signaling its intent to go public in 2026. The filing follows growing investor interest in the nuclear sector and could position Holtec...
Allonic Raises $7.2M Pre‑seed Round Led by Visionaries Club
Budapest‑based robotics startup Allonic announced a $7.2 million pre‑seed round, the largest ever in Hungary. Led by Visionaries Club, the round also includes Day One Capital, Prototype, SDAC Ventures, TinyVC, RoboStrategy and angel investors from OpenAI, Hugging Face, ETH Zurich and...
Telefonica Cuts €1.5 Billion From Debt with Colombia Sale
Telefonica announced the sale of its Colombian operations, cutting its debt by €1.5 billion. The €1.5 billion transaction is part of the telecom group's debt‑reduction plan. The buyer was not disclosed in the article.
Marico South East Asia to Acquire 75% of Vietnam's Skinetiq for ₹261.6 Crore
Marico South East Asia Corp (MSEA), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Marico Ltd, announced it will acquire a 75% stake in Vietnam‑based skin‑care company Skinetiq for about ₹261.6 crore in two tranches. The deal expands Marico’s presence in the Southeast Asian beauty...
Flock AI Secures $6M Seed Funding Led by Work‑Bench
Flock AI, an AI‑native visual commerce platform for fashion and retail, announced a $6M seed round led by Work‑Bench, with participation from January Ventures, Red Bike Capital, Outlander VC and AI Furnace. The funding brings total capital to $7.5M and...