Organic baby‑food maker Once Upon a Farm, PBC priced its IPO at $18 per share on Feb. 5, 2026, selling nearly 11 million shares to raise $197.95 million. The offering was led by Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, with BofA Securities, William Blair, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Deutsche Bank Securities, Oppenheimer & Co. and TD Cowen as joint book‑runners. The stock opened at $21 on the NYSE the following day.

Symmetry Laser, a provider of precision laser cutting solutions for medical devices, announced the completion of its acquisition of ArcRev, a specialist laser cutting firm. The deal expands Symmetry Laser’s technical capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and lean manufacturing expertise, strengthening its...

Komatsu North America announced it will acquire the assets of SRC of Lexington, Inc., a Kentucky-based remanufacturing specialist, to broaden its North American remanufactured components business for construction and mining equipment. The transaction is slated to close by the end...

Elara Caring announced a strategic investment from DaVita and Ares Private Equity Group, providing new capital to support its growth and development of in‑home kidney care programs. The deal, announced earlier this week, does not disclose the investment amount or...

Octopus Australia announced the acquisition of the 1.2 GW/4.8 GWh Hanworth Battery Energy Storage System from Enervist, marking the largest planned BESS in Australia. The company also bought the Dunmore Solar Farm and Battery project in Queensland from Samsung C&T Renewable Energy...
Transmission system operator TenneT agreed to sell a 25.1% stake in its German subsidiary to the German Government via KfW for approximately €3.3 bn ($3.9 bn). The deal will help TenneT repay a shareholder loan while retaining a 28.9% interest, and is...
The European Investment Bank announced a €24 million long‑term venture‑debt loan to TWAICE, a Germany‑based battery data analytics provider, to support its BESS and EV market activities. Backed by the InvestEU programme, the funding will accelerate product development and expand TWAICE’s...

Brazilian fintech Asaas announced the acquisition of digital insurance broker Mutuus, adding insurance distribution to its platform. Mutuus will continue operating independently while Asaas integrates its services, expanding its offering for small and medium-sized businesses.
Lunar Energy announced a $232 million fundraising round to fund the expansion of its smart home battery technology. The capital will be used to scale production, enhance R&D, and accelerate market adoption of its energy storage solutions.

SOLV Energy, a provider of construction and infrastructure services for utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects, has released its IPO deck ahead of a planned public offering. The deck, dated February 2026, outlines the company's business and growth prospects as...
Ares Interactive, a provider of AI-enabled development, marketing, and live-ops solutions for the gaming industry, announced it has closed a $70 million Series A funding round. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence....
Logistics Plus announced its plan to acquire Evo Supply Chain, an Indian fourth-party logistics provider. The deal will expand Logistics Plus's presence in the Indian market and enhance its global supply-chain capabilities.

Chinese energy storage firms Great Power, Sunwoda, and Deye Technology have filed listing applications on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, signaling upcoming IPOs on the Main Board. Great Power submitted its application on 30 January, Sunwoda updated its prospectus on 30 January,...
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has filed for an initial public offering under the ticker AGBK. The company released its IPO deck outlining its business model, financials, and growth strategy. Deal value was not disclosed.

Maryland‑based welding equipment maker ESAB announced an agreement to acquire Quebec‑based non‑destructive testing provider Eddyfi for $1.45 billion. The deal, funded with cash, debt and equity, will keep Eddyfi’s workforce and headquarters in Québec City and is expected to close in...

WTW completed its acquisition of Newfront, a top-40 U.S. broker, for up to $1.3 billion. The deal, announced on 2 February 2026, integrates Newfront's Business Insurance operation into WTW's Risk & Broking platform, highlighting a new AI-driven M&A cycle.
The article reports that British rocket startup Orbex was forced to shut down and sell its assets to French startup The Exploration Company after the UK government withheld promised funding. The sale follows years of regulatory delays and a shortfall...

Russian oil giant Lukoil announced it is negotiating the sale of its overseas assets, excluding Kazakhstan, to U.S. investment firm Carlyle. The transaction, pending due diligence and regulatory approval, has no disclosed financial terms. The potential deal marks a major...

Croatian healthtech startup InsiderCX announced a €1.5 million seed round to expand its AI‑driven patient experience platform across Europe. The round was led by GapMinder with participation from Silicon Gardens Fund. The funding will support international expansion, entry into the healthcare...
French startup The Exploration Company has entered negotiations to acquire UK rocket maker Orbex, following a letter of intent signed on 21 January. Orbex, which has faced regulatory delays and financial strain, is looking to sell its assets. Details of...

The U.S. Department of War announced a $1 billion investment in defense contractor L3Harris to support the development of SRMs. The capital infusion is aimed at enhancing L3Harris's capabilities in strategic resource management. The deal was reported in the latest Defense...

Canada Rocket Company (CRC), a Toronto‑based space and defence startup, announced a $6.2 million seed round led by the Business Development Bank of Canada and Garage Capital, with participation from Ripple Ventures, Panache Ventures, Northside Ventures and Cold Capital. The funding...
Allegiant Air announced it will acquire Sun Country Airlines, with Allegiant becoming the surviving carrier holding two‑thirds of the combined company and Sun Country shareholders receiving one‑third. The transaction includes a 20% premium over Sun Country’s current share price, though...
The Starlab space station consortium, led by Voyager Technologies, announced it has secured a major new investor, Seven Grand Managers, in a strategic funding round. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the investment adds to Starlab’s prior $383 million public...
Mitra Chem, a lithium‑ion battery materials startup, announced it has raised more than $80 million from investors including Social Capital, General Motors and Alpha Wave Ventures. The capital will accelerate AI‑driven battery material development and help shorten the lab‑to‑production timeline.