Deals•Feb 18, 2026
United Maritime Sells €13 Million Stake in Norwegian ECV Joint Venture
Nasdaq‑listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime agreed to sell its equity interest in a Norwegian joint venture developing an energy construction vessel for about €13 million, generating a €1.7 million profit. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2026.
Splash 247
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Sun Investment Group Secures €32.5M Debt Financing From NORD/LB for 59MW Polish Solar Portfolio
Sun Investment Group has secured a €32.5 million debt financing package from NORD/LB, with Capcora as financial adviser, to develop 32 solar farms totaling 59 MW in Poland. The farms are slated for operation in 2026‑2027 and will benefit from...
reNEWS
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Radian Group Acquires Inigo for $1.67B
Radian Group announced the closing of its acquisition of Inigo, a specialty insurer underwritten through Lloyd's of London, for a purchase price of $1.67 billion. The deal was funded entirely with internal liquidity and excess capital, with no new equity issued,...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Heron Power Secures $140M Series B Funding to Modernize Electrical Transformers
Heron Power, a solid‑state transformer startup founded by former Tesla engineer Drew Baglino, announced a $140 million Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism Fund and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The capital will fund a new factory to produce 40 GW of...
Canary Media – Buildings
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Blackstone, EQT, and CVC Submit Acquisition Offers for Volkswagen Unit
Private equity firms Blackstone, EQT and CVC have each submitted acquisition offers for a Volkswagen unit, intensifying competition for the German automaker's subsidiary. The bids come as Volkswagen evaluates strategic options for the unit, with the firms aiming to expand...
Financial Times » Start-ups
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
HotDoc Sold to Potentia in $250M-$300M Majority Stake Acquisition
Australian health‑tech platform HotDoc has been acquired by private‑equity firm Potentia, which led a bid for a majority stake. The deal, valued between $250 million and $300 million, also brings health‑tech investor Acclivis Group and long‑term backer Airtree into the ownership group....
SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vantage Data Centers Secures $2.4B Private Credit Facility From Ares Management
Vantage Data Centers, a hyperscale data centre campus provider, has secured a US$2.4 billion private credit facility arranged by Ares Management Corporation. The financing will be used to refinance existing debt and support development and operation of its North America portfolio.
The Asset – ETF tag
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Inszone Acquires Texas‑Based Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates
Inszone, a leading insurance technology platform, announced the acquisition of Texas‑based brokerage Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates. The transaction expands Inszone’s presence in the Texas market and broadens its service capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Insurance Journal
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Quantum Capital Raises $2.3 Billion for New Energy Fund
Quantum Capital announced that it has raised $2.3 billion to date for its new energy-focused venture fund, marking a major influx of capital for clean‑tech investments. The fundraising round attracted commitments from a range of institutional investors, and the firm also...
Wall Street Journal — Markets
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Pryor Field Airport Authority to Acquire Private Hangar to Expand MRO Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000‑sq‑ft hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport, planning to lease it to FTair, LLC for expanded aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal aims to create jobs,...
Airport Improvement Magazine
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Berniq Airways Secures $238mn Capital Increase
Libya's Berniq Airways announced a $238 million capital increase to fund fleet expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. The fundraising, reported on Feb 18, 2026, aims to support the airline's growth in the region.
ch-aviation News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
UMB Bank Closes $400M BSL CLO Warehouse
UMB Bank announced the closing of a $400 million BSL CLO warehouse, marking a milestone in its expansion from a private credit administrator to a broader structured finance service provider. The transaction, completed on February 18, 2026, underscores UMB's growing...
Structured Credit Investor
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Arsenal Sells MaxHealth to CenterWell in Private Equity Acquisition
Arsenal, a private equity firm, has sold its portfolio company MaxHealth to CenterWell, a healthcare provider, in a strategic acquisition. The deal expands CenterWell's service offerings and marks a notable transaction in the healthcare private equity space.
JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Cencora to Acquire Covetrus in $3.5B Animal Health Merger
Cencora announced a $3.5 billion merger with Covetrus, creating a leading animal health company. The transaction, guided by three advisory firms, combines Cencora's distribution capabilities with Covetrus's veterinary services platform. The deal is expected to close later this year.
Law360 — Mergers & Acquisitions
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Synchrony Medical Raises $5M to Commercialize LibAirty Airway Clearance System
Synchrony Medical announced a $5 million fundraising round to fund the commercialization of its LibAirty airway clearance system. The capital will be used to scale production, pursue regulatory approvals, and expand market reach. The round marks a significant step in...
HIT Consultant
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Tencent Acquires 35% Stake in Insighta From Prenetics for $70M
Prenetics Global Limited announced the sale of its 35% equity stake in Insighta to Tencent for $70 million in cash, as part of its strategic transformation to focus on its IM8 health brand. The deal, reported on February 18 2026, provides Prenetics with...
GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Monte Dei Paschi Moves to Take Mediobanca Private
Italian bank Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced plans to take Mediobanca private, aiming to delist the investment bank from the stock exchange. The move sparked a rise in Mediobanca's share price. Deal terms and valuation were not disclosed.
Handelsblatt (English)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Rio Tinto Takes Majority Control of Nemaska Lithium, Plans $300M Investment
Rio Tinto announced it now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, giving it majority control and management responsibilities. The miner plans to invest over $300 million this year to expand the Quebec lithium operation, while the Quebec government will contribute...
MINING.com
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Paloma Acquisition Corp. I Prices $150M IPO on Nasdaq
Paloma Acquisition Corp. I announced the pricing of its $150 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker PALOU on February 19, 2026. The SPAC, led by sponsor team CEO Anna Nahajski‑Staples, CFO Peter Preston and...
SPACInsider
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Zero Homes Secures $16.8M Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures
Denver‑based Zero Homes raised $16.8 million in a Series A round to expand its digital platform for residential electrification. The round was led by Prelude Ventures with participation from SJF Ventures, Watsco Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, Overture VC and FJ Labs. The...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
SM Energy to Sell South Texas Assets to Caturus Energy for $950 Million
SM Energy announced it will sell its South Texas assets, including 61,000 net acres and 260 producing wells, to Caturus Energy for $950 million in cash. The transaction, effective Feb. 1, 2026, is expected to close in Q2 and will help SM...
World Oil – News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Anthropic Closes $30B Funding Round at $380B Valuation
Anthropic announced it has closed a $30 billion funding round, valuing the AI startup at $380 billion. The round, disclosed in early February 2026, comes as the company negotiates its AI model usage with the U.S. Department of Defense. The capital will...
CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Rainfall Health Secures $15M Series A Funding Led by Two Bear Capital
Rainfall Health, an AI-driven compliance platform for hospitals, announced the closing of a $15 million Series A round led by Two Bear Capital, with participation from other investors. The funding will support the company’s expansion as it helps hospitals meet new CMS...
HIT Consultant
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
IFC Invests $150M with Banque Misr to Scale Green Finance in Egypt
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a $150 million investment with Egypt’s Banque Misr to scale green finance across energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport and green buildings. The partnership, signed during IFC’s Vice President for Africa’s visit, also earmarks 20 %...
Wamda
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Sensei Biotherapeutics Acquires Faeth Therapeutics in Stock-for-Stock Deal, Raises $200M
Sensei Biotherapeutics announced the acquisition of Faeth Therapeutics in a stock-for-stock transaction, consolidating the two biotech firms. Concurrently, Sensei raised $200 million in a private placement to fund the development of PIKTOR, its multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor. The acquisition price was...
HIT Consultant
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
IBM Ventures Invests in SQK and QodeX Quantum for Specialized Software Development
IBM Ventures announced new investments in early‑stage quantum software startups SQK and QodeX Quantum, supporting SQK's hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms for medical imaging and QodeX's quantum‑native AI platform. The undisclosed funding aims to accelerate the quantum software ecosystem and give the...
Quantum Computing Report
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
DG Matrix Raises $60M Series A Led by Engine Ventures
DG Matrix, a solid‑state transformer startup, announced a $60 million Series A round led by Engine Ventures, with participation from ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Helios Climate Ventures, MCJ and Piedmont Capital. The funding will...
TechCrunch Enterprise
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Saudi PIF Transfers $3bn Take‑Two Stake to Savvy Games Group
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has transferred its $3bn stake in Take‑Two Interactive to Savvy Games Group, a Saudi‑backed gaming company. The deal gives Savvy Games a significant minority position in the video‑game publisher, marking a major move by...
PocketGamer.biz
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gilead to Acquire Genhouse in $1.5B+ Deal to Accelerate Synthetic Lethality
Gilead Sciences announced a deal to acquire Genhouse for over $1.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its synthetic lethality oncology pipeline. The acquisition brings Genhouse’s portfolio of synthetic lethality drug candidates and technology into Gilead’s pipeline, underscoring its commitment to precision oncology.
BioWorld (Citeline) – Featured Feeds
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Unnatural Products Secures $1.8B Cardio Pact with Novartis
Biotech firm Unnatural Products announced a $1.8 billion partnership with pharmaceutical giant Novartis to develop cardiovascular therapies. The agreement includes a corporate investment from Novartis, marking a significant funding boost for Unnatural Products.
BioWorld (Citeline) – Featured Feeds
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
CompPair Secures Growth-Stage Funding to Accelerate Commercial Execution
CompPair announced a new growth-stage funding round led by existing shareholders and joined by strategic investors, including the venture capital arm of Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). The undisclosed capital will be used to scale production, reinforce operations, and accelerate market deployment...
JEC Composites
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Mister Car Wash $3.1B Take-Private Deal Advisers Announced
Mister Car Wash, a leading car wash chain, is set to be taken private in a $3.1 billion transaction. Three advisory firms have been engaged to advise on the deal, which is expected to close later this year.
Law360 — Mergers & Acquisitions
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Edison International Files $2B Woolsey Fire-Related Securitization
Edison International announced it has filed an application to securitize approximately $2 billion of Woolsey fire-related costs, with the transaction expected to close in mid‑2026. The securitization aims to offset normal debt issuance and manage wildfire-related liabilities.
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Charles River Laboratories Completes Acquisition of KF Cambodia
Charles River Laboratories International Inc announced the closing of its acquisition of KF Cambodia, a long‑time non‑human primate supplier, to strengthen its Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA) supply chain and reduce costs. The deal, finalized in early 2026, is expected...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
FCC Clears South Florida Public Media Group's $6.45M Acquisition of The Flame 104.7
The FCC has declined to block South Florida Public Media Group's purchase of West Palm Beach radio station The Flame 104.7 (WFLM) for $6.45 million. The acquisition, filed in June, faced opposition from the Miami‑Dade County School Board, which sued to...
Current
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Inocea Group Acquires Two UK Fleet Oilers
The UK Ministry of Defence has sold two fleet oilers to private maritime services provider Inocea Group. Announced on February 18, 2026, the deal transfers the vessels for commercial operation. Deal value was not disclosed.
The Maritime Executive
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Natera Acquires Cancer Diagnostics Firm Foresight Diagnostics
Natera announced the completion of its acquisition of Foresight Diagnostics, a company specializing in cancer diagnostics. The deal expands Natera's oncology testing portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CAP Today
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Warner Bros Rejects Paramount’s Revised Offer, Grants One Week to Negotiate
Paramount Pictures has submitted a revised acquisition offer for Warner Bros, which the studio has rejected while granting a one‑week window to continue negotiations. The move signals ongoing M&A talks between the two entertainment giants, with deal terms still undisclosed.
BusinessLIVE
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Tencent Reportedly Provides Undisclosed Funding to Highguard
Highguard, the developer behind the upcoming game Wildlight, has reportedly secured funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent. The investment, whose amount remains undisclosed, is expected to support server costs and recent layoffs, shedding light on the previously mysterious financing.
Kotaku
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Integra Resources Acquires 6,600‑Acre Ranch Near DeLamar Project for $12.5M
Integra Resources announced the acquisition of a 6,600‑acre ranch adjacent to its DeLamar gold‑silver project in Idaho for $12.5 million. The land purchase consolidates ownership around key infrastructure, reduces easement payments and enhances permitting and community alignment. The deal supports Integra’s...
MINING.com
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
NatWest Group to Acquire Evelyn Partner for £2.7bn
NatWest Group announced it will acquire UK wealth manager Evelyn Partner in a £2.7bn deal, expanding its wealth management footprint. The acquisition, revealed last week, aims to combine NatWest’s large customer base with AI-driven wealth services. The move underscores NatWest’s...
diginomica (ERP/Finance apps)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
BAE Systems to Acquire Swedish Supplier Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad
BAE Systems' Bofors business has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Swedish precision‑machining firm Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, expanding its industrial capacity in Europe. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
UK Defence Journal – Air
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
MAI Capital Management Acquires LOC Investment Advisors for $750M
MAI Capital Management announced the acquisition of LOC Investment Advisors, a West Virginia‑based fee‑only RIA with $759 million in assets, in a deal valued at $750 million. The purchase expands MAI’s footprint in West Virginia and Florida and marks its 20th acquisition...
WealthManagement.com – ETFs
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Caterpillar VC Invests in ElevenEs to Build 1 GWh LFP Cell Factory in Serbia
Caterpillar’s venture capital arm announced an investment in Serbian battery startup ElevenEs, which is constructing a 1 GWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate cell factory in Serbia. The funding will support the company’s expansion in the energy storage market.
Energy Storage News
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Saipem to Acquire Deep Value Driller's Seventh-Gen Drillship for $272.5M
Italian engineering and drilling services giant Saipem has agreed to purchase the seventh‑generation drillship from Norwegian owner Deep Value Driller for $272.5 million in cash. The deal was announced on February 17, 2026, with completion expected before the existing bareboat charter expires on...
Offshore Energy
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Mobilise App Lab to Raise ₹20 Cr via IPO on NSE Emerge
Mobilise App Lab, a SaaS‑based enterprise software provider, announced an IPO on NSE Emerge to raise ₹20 crore by issuing 25.12 lakh equity shares at a price band of ₹75‑₹80 per share. CapitalVentures will act as the book‑running lead manager (underwriter) and the...
The Hindu Business Line — Markets
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Codoxo Secures $35M Series C Led by CVS Health Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Payment Integrity
Codoxo announced a $35 million Series C funding round led by CVS Health Ventures, with participation from Echo Health Ventures and existing investors. The capital will accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven payment integrity platform across U.S. healthcare payers, enhancing fraud detection...
Just AI News
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Medica Group to Acquire Axon Diagnostics, Expanding NHS Remote Diagnostic Reporting
Medica Group announced it will acquire Axon Diagnostics, along with its sister company MITIS Health, to create the UK's largest clinical reporting network for the NHS and independent healthcare sector. The combined entity will serve over 2.5 million patients across...
Health Tech World
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Innovative Consulting Group Acquires Pivot Point Consulting to Bolster Managed Services
Innovative Consulting Group (ICG), a portfolio company of SV Health Investors, announced the acquisition of Pivot Point Consulting, a healthcare consulting firm, with the combined entity operating under the Pivot Point brand. The transaction, backed by investors Health Enterprise Partners...
HIT Consultant
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
FTAI Aviation Acquires 7 Airbus Aircraft From Air France
FTAI Aviation announced the finalization of its acquisition of seven Airbus aircraft from Air France, expanding its fleet. The deal, completed on February 17, 2026, underscores FTAI's growth strategy in the aviation sector.
MarketScreener – Press Releases