Neuberger Berman to Acquire McKinsey's $26B In-House Investment Unit
Neuberger Berman announced it will acquire McKinsey's in-house investment unit, valued at $26 billion. The acquisition will bring the unit under Neuberger Berman's management, expanding its alternative investment capabilities. The deal was agreed on and is expected to close later this year.
Harith to Acquire 100% of FlySafair in Strategic Airline Buyout
South Africa‑based investment holding company Harith and its affiliates have entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100% of low‑cost airline FlySafair. The undisclosed‑value deal is pending regulatory approval and will add an airline to Harith’s transportation infrastructure...
Ørsted to Sell European Onshore Business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.44B
Ørsted announced it has signed an agreement to sell its entire European onshore wind business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.44 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, marking a strategic realignment for Ørsted towards...
Private Equity Firm Haveli to Acquire Budge Studios
Private equity firm Haveli announced it will acquire mobile game developer Budge Studios. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Haveli's portfolio in the gaming sector.
TechMet Seeks up to $200M in New Funding to Expand Critical Minerals Portfolio
TechMet, the US‑backed investment vehicle focused on critical minerals, announced plans to raise up to $200 million in additional funding. The capital will be used to make new investments in mining projects across Africa and other regions, building on its $300 million...
Kongsberg Maritime to List on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026 After Demerger Approval
Kongsberg Gruppen announced that its maritime division will be spun off into an independent publicly‑traded company, Kongsberg Maritime, following approval at an extraordinary general meeting on 22 January 2026. The new entity is slated to list on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026,...
WellWith Secures Rs 1.25 Crore Seed Funding Led by BeyondSeed
WellWith, a Noida‑based wellness startup, announced a seed funding round of Rs 1.25 crore, led by venture firm BeyondSeed with participation from Winner Ventures. The capital will be used to advance clinical research and expand supply‑chain infrastructure in Ladakh. Founded in 2021,...
QuantX Biosciences Secures $85M Series B Funding Led by Lilly and Sanofi Ventures
China‑American biotech QuantX Biosciences announced a $85 million Series B round, led by the venture arms of Eli Lilly and Sanofi. The funding will accelerate its immunology pipeline targeting key immune‑related diseases. The round highlights strong investor interest in biotech innovations.
Richey May Acquires Wagner Kaplan to Enter Maryland Market
Colorado-based Richey May announced on Feb. 9 that it has acquired Wagner Kaplan, a boutique tax firm in Rockville, Maryland. The acquisition marks Richey May’s entry into the Maryland market, expanding its national footprint. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Bain Capital Seeks $2.3 Billion in Coherent Corp Block Trade
Bain Capital is offering to sell about 9.4 million shares of laser‑equipment maker Coherent Corp in an unregistered block trade valued at up to $2.3 billion, at $237.50‑$240 per share, a discount to the recent closing price. Bank of America is leading...
Pix Mídia Secures $550K Funding Led by Domo Invest
Brazilian corporate communications platform Pix Mídia announced a $550,000 funding round, led by Domo Invest with participation from Bossa Nova Instimentos. The capital will be used to expand its internal communications platform and acquire more corporate clients.
Heartland Ventures Secures $35.2M Initial Close for Fund III
Heartland Ventures announced an initial close of $35.2 million for its third fund, targeting a total of $60 million. The fund’s limited partners include a network of nearly 1,000 Midwest industrial owner‑operators, such as construction firm Shiel Sexton.
PMET Resources Raises up to C$130M ($96M) for Quebec Lithium Exploration
Canadian miner PMET Resources announced a financing of up to C$130 million ($96 million) through a public offering of common shares and a private placement of flow‑through shares to fund exploration at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in northern Quebec. The offerings are...
Stellantis Sells Canadian Gigafactory Stake for $100
Stellantis has sold its stake in a Canadian gigafactory for a nominal US$100, effectively exiting the joint venture. The transaction marks a write‑off of the investment and highlights Stellantis' shift away from the battery plant.
Bangladesh Navy Acquires Ex‑Royal Navy Vessel HMS Enterprise
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have finalized a government‑to‑government agreement transferring the former Royal Navy hydrographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy, enhancing its maritime security and research capabilities.
Olyv Secures $23M Series C Funding Led by Fundamentum Partnership Fund
Personal lending platform Olyv raised Rs 207 crore ($23 million) in a Series C round, with Fundamentum Partnership Fund leading a Rs 120 crore investment and SMBC Asia Rising Fund contributing Rs 87.5 crore. The round values Olyv at roughly Rs 1,045 crore ($117 million) post‑money, and the proceeds will be...
BeConfident Secures $15.8M Series A Funding Led by Prosus Ventures
Brazilian edtech startup BeConfident announced a $15.8 million Series A round led by Prosus Ventures. The funding will support international expansion, new distribution channels, and advanced AI research for its conversational learning platform. BeConfident currently serves 3 million users and...
Aerska Raises $39M in Back-to-Back Financing to Advance Brain Gene‑silencing Therapies
Irish‑British biotech Aerska, developing brain‑shuttle technology to deliver siRNA across the blood‑brain barrier, announced a $39 million financing round. The new funding follows a prior raise just four months earlier and will support development of treatments for neurological diseases. Investors were...
Galux Secures $29M Series B Funding Led by Yuanta
South Korean biotech Galux Inc., which uses generative AI for protein and antibody design, announced a $29 million Series B financing led by Yuanta. The fresh capital will support scaling of its AI‑driven biologics platform and recent collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. The...
Octobotics Tech Raises $1.1M in Series Seed Funding
Indian AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd. announced the closing of a Series Seed round of about Rs. 10 crore ($1.1M) led by Navam Capital with participation from BYT Capital. The funding will support product development, field validation,...
Clay Launches $55M Employee Share Tender Offer
Clay, a fintech platform, announced a $55 million tender offer to purchase employee shares, valuing the company at $5 billion. The offer provides liquidity to employees and is positioned as a retention tool.
Glencore to Fund $250M for Orion’s Prieska Development
Glencore has entered into a binding offtake agreement with Prieska Copper Zinc Mine Ltd., a subsidiary of Orion Minerals Ltd., to provide a $250 million prepayment facility that will fund the Uppers and Deeps development at the Prieska mine in South...
Hyperbond Studio Raises $500K Seed Round for AI-Powered Language Learning App
Singapore-based Hyperbond Studio announced a $500,000 seed round to fund its AI companionship language‑learning app Call Me Sensei. The round was backed by NLS Ventures, Loyal VC, Attribute Global Ventures, Julius Baer and Plug and Play APAC. The capital will...
EU Commission Approves €390 Million Rescue Loan for Italian Steelmaker Acciaierie D'Italia
The European Commission approved a state‑aid rescue loan of up to €390 million for Acciaierie d’Italia (AdI), Italy’s leading integrated steel producer. The loan will cover operating costs while the company undergoes insolvency proceedings and a pending tender for a new...
DSLR Technologies Raises Rs 80 Crore ($9M) in Series A Led by Z47 and Accel India
DSLR Technologies, the parent of D2C ethnic wear brand Aramya, secured Rs 80 crore (≈$9 million) in a Series A round. Existing investors Z47 and Accel India each contributed Rs 40 crore, taking a 20.77% stake each.
SLEEK EV Raises US$8.5M Series A Led by KYMCO Capital
SLEEK EV, a Singapore‑based electric scooter maker, announced a US$8.5 million first close of its Series A round, led by KYMCO Capital with participation from over twenty supply‑chain players. The capital will fund production expansion in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, AI‑driven software...
Mufin Green Finance Raises ₹125 Crore via NCD Placement
Mufin Green Finance Ltd, a New Delhi-based non-banking financial company, raised ₹125 crore by issuing secured, rated, listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to LC Capital India Private Ltd through a private placement. The capital will be used to expand its lending...
Howden Group Raises $703m via Debt Issuance
Global insurance broker Howden Group has raised approximately $703m in gross proceeds through an add‑on issuance to its existing senior notes, attracting institutional investors. The $690m add‑on, priced at 101.875% of par, expands the total notes to $1.19bn and will...
Aboitiz‑Led Thunder Consortium Acquires Philippines’ CBK Hydropower Complex for P36.27 B
The Philippine government handed over the Caliraya‑Botocan‑Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex to the Aboitiz‑led Thunder Consortium after a P36.27‑billion bid, marking a major privatization of a 797‑MW pumped‑storage asset. The consortium, comprising Aboitiz Power Corp (via Aboitiz Renewables), Japan’s...
Supermicro Secures $1.765B Syndicated Loan in Taiwan
U.S.-based AI server supplier Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) secured its first syndicated loan in Taiwan, amounting to US$1.765 billion. The loan was syndicated by CTBC Bank with participation from 21 financial institutions, including major Taiwanese banks and branches of international...
Honda Sells 50% Stake in Yutaka Giken to Samvardhana Motherson for ¥27 Billion
Honda announced the sale of a 50% controlling stake in its subsidiary Yutaka Giken Co. to Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. for ¥27 billion ($176 million). The deal leaves Honda with a 19% stake and has drawn criticism from Swiss asset...
South Australian SaaS Startup Splose Secures $46M Series A Led by Spectrum Equity
Adelaide‑based allied health software platform Splose announced a $46 million Series A round, led by US growth equity firm Spectrum Equity with participation from Athletic Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development, expand the UK market and deepen AI capabilities, marking...
SambaNova Raises $350M+ in Funding Led by Vista Equity Partners and Intel
Chip startup SambaNova Systems announced it is raising over $350 million from a consortium led by Vista Equity Partners, with Cambium Capital and Intel also participating. Intel may invest up to $150 million, marking its first direct investment after earlier acquisition talks...
Cerebras Systems Secures $1B Growth-Stage Funding Led by Tiger Global, with Benchmark Capital Contributing $225M
AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems announced a $1 billion growth-stage funding round at a $23 billion valuation, led by Tiger Global. Benchmark Capital invested $225 million via its Benchmark Infrastructure vehicles. The capital will fuel its AI hardware development and support its planned 2026...
Honda Invests in Mythic to Co-Develop AI Chips for Software-Defined Vehicles
Honda announced a strategic investment in Texas‑based AI chip maker Mythic to jointly develop a system‑on‑chip for its software‑defined vehicles. The partnership aims to boost computing performance and energy efficiency for automated driving and other SDV functions. Deal terms were...
TPG to Raise New Capital for CLO Platform
TPG announced plans to raise additional capital for its collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform, aiming to expand its capacity to originate and manage CLOs. The fundraising amount was not disclosed.
Oro Raises $3M Funding Led by Slauson & Co. To Expand Employee Housing Benefits
Oro, a social fintech platform that enables employers to offer housing wellness as a benefit, announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will support the launch and...
Blackstone-Owned Aypa Secures $1.5bn Warehouse Facility
Aypa, the Blackstone-owned asset‑backed finance platform, announced it has secured a $1.5 billion warehouse line to fund upcoming securitizations. The financing will bolster Aypa's capacity in the structured credit market and support its growth initiatives.
Terradot Acquires Eion to Build Global Enhanced Rock Weathering Carbon Removal Platform
Terradot announced the acquisition of Eion, a company focused on enhanced rock weathering, to create a global carbon removal platform. The deal combines Terradot's resources with Eion's technology to scale carbon removal efforts. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Wittenstein to Acquire STXI Motion, Expanding Into Mobile Robotics
German motion specialist Wittenstein announced it will acquire Israeli firm STXI Motion to broaden its electronics and software capabilities for electric motors and enter the mobile robotics market. The undisclosed‑value deal is subject to antitrust approval and is expected to...
Newsela Acquires Schoolytics to Expand Data Offerings
Literacy ed‑tech platform Newsela announced the acquisition of data‑analytics startup Schoolytics, aiming to integrate its data platform with Newsela’s reading and assessment tools. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move expands Newsela’s product suite beyond content to...
SS Innovations International (SSII) Announces Follow‑on Equity Offering
SS Innovations International (SSII), a developer of affordable robotic surgical systems, has released a follow‑on offering deck outlining a secondary equity raise. The deck details the offering size, over‑allotment, bookrunners and use of proceeds, aiming to fund the company's growth...
Commit Acquires Savannah, Expanding Its African Tech Talent Platform
Israeli technology firm Commit has acquired Savannah, an African tech talent startup founded by Itai Azogui. The deal, announced in early February 2026, was not publicly disclosed but is estimated at a few million dollars. The acquisition aims to accelerate...
Kirin to Sell Four Roses Bourbon Brand to Gallo in $775M Deal
Japanese beverage group Kirin announced it will sell its Four Roses bourbon brand to California‑based wine giant Gallo in a deal valued at up to $775 million. The acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will add the...
Cadastral Raises $9.5M in Funding
NYC-based AI-native software startup Cadastral announced a $9.5 million funding round. Investors Navitas, JLL Spark Global Ventures, AvalonBay, Equity Residential and 1Sharpe participated. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand go‑to‑market efforts in the commercial real...
Mirae Asset Securities Issues First Korea Digital Bond
South Korean investment firm Mirae Asset Securities has issued its first digitally native bond in Korea, a one-year privately placed bond of $30 million and HK$325 million (approximately $41.6 million) in Hong Kong. The bond marks the firm's entry into...
Ib Vogt Sells €230m Irish Solar Portfolio to Institutional Investor
ib vogt completed the sale of three Irish solar projects totaling 272 MWp for about €230 million. The assets, developed by Highfield Solar, were sold to an international institutional investor, with two projects closed in December 2025 and the third expected to close...
Uplift360 Secures €7.4M Seed Round Led by Extantia
Materials startup Uplift360 announced a €7.4M seed funding round to scale its chemical regeneration technologies. The round was led by Extantia with participation from NATO Innovation Fund, Promus Ventures and Fund F.
Jain Cord Raises Rs 200 Cr in Series A From Lohia Family Office
Gurugram-based textile manufacturer Jain Cord Industries secured Rs 200 crore in a Series A round, issuing 31,79,550 CCPS and 100 equity shares at Rs 629 per share. The funding came from the Lohia Family Office, operated under Indorama Capital Holdings...
Adaption Labs Raises $50M in Seed Funding
San Francisco‑based adaptive intelligence startup Adaption Labs announced a $50 million seed round. The round was led by Emergence Capital Partners with participation from Mozilla Ventures, Fifty Years, Threshold Ventures, Alpha Intelligence Capital, E14 Fund and Neo, and will be used to...