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Deals•Feb 22, 2026
Ukrainian Drone Startup Swarmer Files for IPO, Appoints Erik Prince as Non‑executive Chair
Swarmer, a Ukrainian defense‑tech startup that builds autonomous drone software, filed for an initial public offering and announced that Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, will serve as its non‑executive chair. The filing was disclosed in early February 2026, marking the company’s first step toward a public listing.
The Guardian » Business
News•Feb 16, 2026
Car Dealership Tycoon Ousted From His Kent Company in ‘Coup’, High Court Hears
Peter Waddell, founder and majority shareholder of Kent‑based Big Motoring World, was removed as CEO in a High Court‑heard dispute that he describes as a "coup" orchestrated by private‑equity partner Freshstream and senior managers. The ouster follows an internal investigation...
By The Guardian » Business
News•Feb 16, 2026
UK Bank Bosses Plan to Set up Visa and Mastercard Alternative Amid Trump Fears
UK bank leaders are convening to launch a sovereign payments network, DeliveryCo, as an alternative to Visa and Mastercard. The initiative, backed by City funders and the Bank of England, aims to mitigate risks from potential US political actions, such...
By The Guardian » Business