Brainomix Raises £4.8m in Series C Extension, Bringing Total to £18.8m
Oxford‑based AI imaging firm Brainomix announced a £4.8 million extension to its Series C round, taking the total to £18.8 million. The new funding, led by existing investors Parkwalk Advisors and Hostplus (via the IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund) and joined by new investor Modi Ventures, will support the expansion of its US operations and rollout of its Brainomix 360 Stroke and e‑Lung platforms.
Heritage Insurance Targets $250M in New Citrus Re 2026-1 Catastrophe Bond
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is returning to the catastrophe bond market with a target of at least $250 million in collateralized US named‑storm reinsurance through the issuance of Citrus Re Ltd. Series 2026‑1. The SPV will issue a $100 million Class A tranche and...
IFood Invests in Speedbird Aero to Accelerate Drone Deliveries in Brazil
Speedbird Aero, a Brazilian‑Portuguese drone logistics company, announced a strategic investment from iFood, Brazil’s leading food‑delivery platform, to accelerate its drone delivery operations. The partnership will fund the scaling of new routes and regulatory approvals, with iFood acting as a...
Centauri Therapeutics Raises £30m Series A Round
Centauri Therapeutics, a Cheshire‑based biotech, announced a £30 million Series A funding round to advance its antimicrobial immunotherapy programme, including a £6 million investment from AMR Action Fund. The capital will support the completion of Phase I trials for its lead candidate...
Pandox Secures €150m Loan to Fund Dalata Hotel Portfolio Acquisition
Pandox, a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed hotel owner, announced it has secured €150 million of financing to fund its €1.4 billion acquisition of Dalata’s portfolio of 31 hotels in Ireland and the UK. The loan will support the integration of the 6,626 rooms added...
Quadria Capital Completes $470M Take‑private of Apex Healthcare
Quadria Capital, an Asian healthcare‑focused private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Apex Healthcare, taking it private in a deal valued at $470 million. The transaction, backed by co‑investors 65 Equity Partners, the Employees Provident Fund and Silk Road Fund,...
LAT Aerospace Acquires Defence Robotics Startup Sharang Shakti
Hybrid‑electric aircraft maker LAT Aerospace announced the acquisition of Gurugram‑based defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti for an undisclosed amount. The deal aims to strengthen LAT’s autonomous systems and defence electronics capabilities, aligning with its mission to develop next‑generation civil aviation platforms....
Frankenburg Technologies Raises €30M Series A Led by Plural
Frankenburg Technologies announced a €30 million Series A round to fund its next‑generation missile manufacturing capacity in Europe. The round was led by Plural with participation from SmartCap, bringing total funding to €40 million. The capital will be used to build two EU...
Polytec Group Acquires Profol's Composites Business
Polytec Group announced the acquisition of the composites division of Profol, expanding its portfolio in UD tape and organosheet technology for lightweight construction. The deal enhances Polytec's vertical integration and market position in high‑performance fibre‑composite semi‑finished products.
Divea Secures CHF 100,000 FIT Tech Seed Loan for Graphene Carbon Capture Membranes
Swiss startup Divea received a CHF 100,000 Tech Seed loan from the Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) to industrialise its graphene‑based carbon‑capture membranes for sectors such as cement, steel and chemicals. The funding will help the company move from lab‑scale...
Lockwood Group Acquires Total Health to Bolster Oncology Education Services
The Lockwood Group announced it has acquired Total Health, a leading provider of free oncology medical education. The deal expands Lockwood’s educational portfolio and strengthens its position in oncology communications and clinical insights. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Werner Enterprises Acquires FirstFleet for $283M
Werner Enterprises announced the acquisition of FirstFleet in an all‑cash deal valued at $283 million, adding about 2,400 tractors to its dedicated trucking division. The deal makes Werner the fifth‑largest dedicated carrier in the United States and expands its presence in...
Palmonas to Raise Rs 200 Crore in Series B Round Led by XPONENTIA Capital
Demi‑fine jewellery startup Palmonas announced a Rs 200 crore ($22 million) Series B funding round, led by XPONENTIA Capital with participation from existing investor Vertex Ventures. The round will issue 815 Series B CCPS at Rs 13.59 lakh each, valuing the company at Rs 1,950 crore post‑money. XPONENTIA Capital...
Basil Raises $2 Mn in Pre-Series A Round Led by Prime Venture Partners
Online kids‑essentials platform Basil announced a $2 million pre‑Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with existing investors Appreciate Capital and IIMA Ventures also participating. The capital will be used to expand into new categories, strengthen the supply chain, and...
GameSquare Acquires TubeBuddy in Asset Purchase Deal
GameSquare Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the assets of TubeBuddy from BENlabs, issuing 5 million shares of Series A‑2 Preferred Stock to BENlabs as consideration. The acquisition adds an AI‑enabled creator technology platform to...
Spiro Secures $50M Debt Financing to Expand Battery‑Swapping Network Across Africa
African electric‑mobility firm Spiro announced it has secured $50 million in debt financing from Afreximbank, Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund to scale its battery‑swapping stations across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Benin and Togo. The funding will support the rollout...
Applied Aerospace & Defense Acquires Vestigo Aerospace to Boost Deorbit Drag Sail Capabilities
Applied Aerospace & Defense announced the acquisition of Vestigo Aerospace, a developer of drag sails for deorbiting satellites and launch vehicle stages. The private transaction, disclosed on Tuesday, expands Applied's portfolio in compliance with emerging FCC deorbit regulations. Financial terms...
CECO Environmental to Acquire Thermon Group for $2.2 Billion
CECO Environmental Corp. announced a merger agreement to acquire Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. in a transaction valued at $2.2 billion. Thermon shareholders can elect cash, mixed, or all‑stock consideration, and CECO shareholders will own about 62.5% of the combined company. The...
Prime Capital Lowers Target for Inaugural Sustainable Infrastructure Debt Fund to €200-250m
Frankfurt‑based Prime Capital announced it has reduced the target for its debut Prime Sustainable Infrastructure Debt Fund to €200‑250 million, down from €300 million, and extended the fundraising period to July 2026. The fund, launched in Q3 2023, has already deployed 75‑80 % of its...
Topspin Invests in Fitness Equipment Maker Grid
Topspin has injected capital into Grid, a manufacturer that supplies fitness chains, YMCA, schools, and other institutions. The investment aims to support Grid's growth and expansion in the fitness equipment market.
BritBox Acquires North American Streaming Rights to Banijay's 'A Woman of Substance'
Banijay Rights announced that BritBox has secured the North American streaming rights to the new Channel 4 drama 'A Woman of Substance', produced by The Forge. The eight‑part series will also launch in Australia on Foxtel and BINGE, with additional...
Top Ships to Acquire Nine Newbuild Tanker SPVs in $41M Deal
New York-listed tanker owner Top Ships agreed to purchase 100% of the shares in nine Marshall Islands special purpose vehicles holding shipbuilding contracts for ECO MR product/chemical tankers. The transaction involves a $41 million share purchase and secures a potential revenue...
R.Power Secures €43m Project Financing From Bank Millenium for Polish PV Portfolio
R.Power obtained PLN 181 m (≈€43 m) in project financing from Bank Millenium to fund a nine‑project photovoltaic portfolio in Poland, covering operating assets and new sites slated for commissioning by end‑2026. The financing raises R.Power’s total project financing raised over the past...
Nexstar to Acquire Tegna for $3.54B
Nexstar Media Group announced it has agreed to acquire Tegna in a $3.54 billion transaction, pending FCC approval. The merger would combine two of the largest broadcast station owners, potentially reaching about 80 percent of U.S. households. The deal is expected to...
Hycosys Secures Over $1M Seed Funding Led by MountTech Growth Fund – Kavachh
Deep‑tech engineering startup Hycosys announced it has raised over $1 million in a seed‑funding round led by MountTech Growth Fund – Kavachh. The capital will be used to expand the engineering team, access advanced testing facilities, and develop a micro‑gas‑turbine system...
Devon Energy Announces Pending Merger with Cotera Energy
Devon Energy announced a pending merger with Cotera Energy, combining their complementary oil and gas portfolios. The combined entity expects to generate $1 billion in annual pretax synergies by the end of 2027. Deal terms and valuation were not disclosed.
Ancient Financial to Acquire Bermuda‑Based Reinsurer F&G Re
Ancient Financial, a newly launched life and annuity reinsurance and asset management firm, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Bermuda‑based reinsurer F&G Re from a subsidiary of F&G Annuities & Life. The acquisition will rename the business Ancient Re and...
Vistria Group, LP Acquires Lumen Holdings, LLC to Expand Specialty MGA Platform
Vistria Group, LP, a middle‑market private investment firm, announced the acquisition of Lumen Holdings, LLC, a technology‑enabled managing general agent based in Dallas. The deal adds Lumen as a platform investment within Vistria’s Financial Services strategy, leveraging its digital underwriting...
Cando to Acquire Savage Rail, Expanding North American Rail Network
Cando Rail & Terminals announced it will acquire Savage Rail, creating a coast‑to‑coast rail terminal and infrastructure platform across North America. The combined entity will operate 36 railcar storage and transload terminals, three short‑line railways, and 80 first‑ and last‑mile...
Quantum Surgical Acquires NeuWave Medical to Expand Robotic Tumor Ablation Platform
Quantum Surgical announced the acquisition of NeuWave Medical, Inc., a leading microwave ablation device maker used in over 70% of top U.S. cancer centers. The deal creates Precision IO Group Inc., a new parent company that will house both businesses, aiming to democratize...
Giant Raises $8M in Seed Round to Expand AI-Native Interactive Storytelling Platform
San Francisco‑based Giant announced an $8 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑native interactive storytelling platform for children, enabling them to create and engage with personalized story worlds. The funding will support product development and market expansion.
RevSpring Acquires TrustCommerce to Expand Integrated Healthcare Payment Gateway
RevSpring, backed by Frazier Healthcare Partners, announced the acquisition of TrustCommerce, a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners, to build an end‑to‑end healthcare payment platform. The deal adds TrustCommerce’s enterprise gateway and EHR integrations to RevSpring’s patient engagement software, creating...
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Secures Up to $2.35M Funding From Bayer
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced a collaboration and milestone‑based funding agreement with Bayer, providing up to US$2.35 million to advance an iodine production project in Oklahoma. Funding will be released in three stages tied to feasibility‑study milestones, with Bayer receiving exclusivity to...
Heidi Acquires UK AI Healthcare Platform Automedica
Australian health‑tech scale‑up Heidi announced the acquisition of UK AI healthcare platform Automedica, expanding its AI product suite and UK regulatory presence. The terms were undisclosed. The deal follows Heidi’s $125 million fundraising round last year.
Ekco Acquires Datalogix as It Accelerates Expansion Strategy
European managed security services provider Ekco announced the acquisition of Cork‑based operational technology specialist Datalogix. The deal expands Ekco’s OT security capabilities across Ireland, the UK and the US, boosting its security division revenues to €100 million within a €200 million group...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Poised to Acquire Macquarie AirFinance
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is reported to be in pole position to acquire Macquarie AirFinance, a deal that would expand DAE's fleet to nearly 1,000 aircraft and cement its position as the third‑largest aircraft lessor. The acquisition follows recent consolidation...
Coral Care Secures $13M Series A Funding Led by Haymaker Ventures
Coral Care, a platform delivering in‑home pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapy, announced a $13 million Series A round. The round was led by Haymaker Ventures with participation from FCA Ventures, Peterson Ventures and several other investors. The capital will fund national...
Comac Injects $91.76M Into Chengdu Airlines to Boost C909 International Sales
China's state‑owned planemaker Comac has infused 634 million yuan (≈$91.76 million) into its 48%‑owned subsidiary Chengdu Airlines, tripling the carrier’s registered capital to support new international routes for the C909 regional jet. The capital injection aims to expand the C909’s footprint across...
Tidewater to Acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore for $500M
Tidewater Inc. announced an all‑cash acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and its affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services S.A., valued at approximately $500 million, including debt. The deal adds 22 platform supply vessels, expanding Tidewater’s offshore support fleet in Brazil from...
Kinderhook Industries to Acquire Enhabit in $1.1B All‑Cash Take‑Private Deal
Private equity firm Kinderhook Industries announced an agreement to acquire home‑health and hospice provider Enhabit Inc. in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion, taking the company private. The deal, expected to close in Q2 2026, will pay Enhabit shareholders $13.80...
Adavale Resources Acquires New Exploration Tenure at Parkes Gold‑copper Project
Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) has secured a new exploration licence (EL9178) adjacent to its existing Parkes gold‑copper project in New South Wales, expanding its land position and enabling further exploration of the Ashes prospect and the London‑Victoria corridor. The acquisition integrates...
Maazah Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Retail Expansion
Minneapolis‑based food brand Maazah announced the closing of a $2 million seed financing round backed by Minnesota family offices. The capital will be used to scale production, expand distribution, and drive product innovation as the brand expands into nationwide retailers such...
Scale Microgrids Acquires Reload
Scale Microgrids, backed by EQT, announced the acquisition of Reload, a provider of advanced energy solutions. The deal was reported on February 23, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.
Hillhouse Investment Acquires Minority Stake in Quest Global
Hillhouse Investment announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Singapore‑based engineering services firm Quest Global through a mix of primary and secondary share purchases. The financial terms were not disclosed. Jefferies acted as exclusive financial adviser to Quest Global.
Mercuria Energy Acquires Capesize Vessel Epic for Mid‑$32M
Geneva‑based Mercuria Energy has agreed to purchase the 182,100 dwt capesize vessel Epic from Nereus Shipping for a price in the mid‑$32 million range. The deal, Mercuria’s fifth capesize acquisition since September, highlights the trader’s confidence in earnings and its expanding footprint...
Gibraltar Industries Sells eBOS Business to GameChange Energy for $70M
Gibraltar Industries, the parent of Terrasmart, announced the sale of its renewables electrical balance‑of‑systems (eBOS) business to a subsidiary of GameChange Energy for $70 million. The divestiture is the first step in a two‑step plan to align Gibraltar’s renewables assets with...
Minor International to Launch $1bn REIT and List in Singapore
Thailand-listed Minor International announced plans to create a $1 billion real‑estate investment trust (REIT) comprising 14 hotel assets in Europe and Thailand, and to list the REIT on the Singapore exchange later in 2026. The listing aims to strengthen the group's...
Thiax Secures PSV Hafnium Backing for Real-Time X-Ray Inspection Technology
Danish deeptech spin‑out Thiax announced it has secured an undisclosed investment from venture fund PSV Hafnium to accelerate development of its real‑time 3‑D X‑ray inspection system for polymer and composite parts. The funding will be used to ready the technology...
Socar Signs Exploration and Production‑sharing Agreement with Gran Tierra Energy
Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar has signed an exploration, development and production‑sharing agreement with Canada‑incorporated Gran Tierra Energy for a 1,600 km² on‑shore block in the Guba‑Caspian region. Gran Tierra will hold a 65% operating stake while Socar retains 35%, with...
Capital One Announces $5.15B Acquisition of Brex
Capital One Financial Corp. announced a $5.15 billion agreement to acquire fintech firm Brex, expanding its corporate liability card and spend-management software capabilities. The deal, valued at roughly 3.5% of Capital One's market capitalization, is expected to reduce its CET1...