
Japanese shipping firm “K” LINE has signed a 10 billion JPY five‑year commitment line under Mizuho’s Natural Capital Impact Finance scheme, with a syndicate of banks led by Mizuho Bank. The loan will fund the company’s nature‑positive initiatives and will be monitored against KPIs.

The Japanese government announced it has become the largest shareholder in Rapidus Corp., purchasing a 40% stake for 100 billion yen ($640 million). The investment gives the government 11.5% voting rights and aims to secure a stable domestic semiconductor supply.

Bengaluru-based low‑carbon industrial manufacturing startup Grevoro raised ₹43 Cr (≈$4.7 M) in a seed round from the family offices of the Atha and Misra groups. The funding will help make its manufacturing intelligence platform production‑ready and support its pursuit of an NBFC...

German startup ISPTech announced a €5.5M seed round led by Join Capital, with participation from High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Faber, First Momentum Ventures, Lightfield Equity, Final Frontier Liftoff, DLR and Start‑up BW Seed Fonds. The funding will be used to scale production...

US fintech BridgeWise announced the acquisition of Chicago‑based data‑processing firm Context Analytics for an undisclosed sum. The deal will combine the two companies’ technologies to create a new AI wealth agent, pAI, that builds, reviews, and optimises personalised portfolios.

Wise Equity announced an investment in FAS International, a vending‑machine manufacturer that posted 2025 revenues above €58 million and an EBITDA margin exceeding 20%. The terms and amount of the investment were not disclosed, but the funding is intended to support...

Mobile games studio Playard has secured an undisclosed investment from Replay Global to expand its team and grow its game portfolio. The capital and strategic support will help Playard scale its products and internal capabilities while remaining independent.
Capillary Technologies India announced it has acquired SessionM, a loyalty and rewards business from Mastercard, for $20 million. The acquisition, disclosed on Tuesday, is part of Capillary’s strategy to strengthen its SaaS platform and AI‑driven analytics capabilities. The deal comes as...

Advent, a private equity firm with €85bn in assets under management, has completed its acquisition of tbi bank, a mobile‑first challenger bank operating in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. The deal expands Advent’s footprint in Central and Eastern Europe and will...
South Korean AI robotics startup Rlwrld raised $26 million in a Seed‑2 round, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The round was backed by investors including Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, CJ Logistics, Kakao Investment, Lotte Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, Mirae...

Phantom Space Corporation announced in February 2026 that it has acquired the assets and intellectual property of Vector Launch, aiming to accelerate its Daytona launch vehicle development. The acquisition includes ground systems, launch‑control equipment, tooling, parts inventory, and at least...

Sirma Group Holding, a Bulgarian AI technology provider, officially opened trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, completing its dual listing. The new listing expands its access to European capital markets, improves liquidity and investor reach, and supports its growth strategy.

Quantum eMotion Corp. announced it will acquire all shares of SKV Technology Inc., gaining control of the SecureKey platform. The acquisition includes milestone‑based earn‑out payments up to C$7 million and potential royalties up to $15 million, with closing expected around March 2 2026. The...

Xendoo, a provider of online bookkeeping and accounting services, announced it has acquired Botkeeper's Infinite platform, an AI-powered bookkeeping solution. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition ensures the platform remains active and supported for existing users.

US battery developer Lyten announced the completion of its acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish assets, including Northvolt Ett, Ett Expansion and Northvolt Labs. The transaction, valued at nearly $5 billion, gives Lyten control of 16 GWh of production capacity and a major R&D...

Telenor Amp announced a $3 million investment in US‑based AI startup Telgea, contributing to a $5 million funding round that also includes Node, Antler VC and Runway. Telgea offers an AI‑driven platform to manage mobile subscriptions for international employees, targeting enterprise customers...

Partners Group agreed to sell its pan‑Nordic data centre platform atNorth to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Equinix in a deal valued at $4bn. The transaction marks a strategic exit for Partners Group and expands CPPIB and Equinix's data...
Abram Scientific, a Menlo Park‑based medical device firm specializing in coagulation diagnostics, announced the closing of an $11.75 million Series A round. The financing was led by Octapharma AG with participation from investors affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz. The capital will...
Biophytis announced that its bond facility with Hexagon Capital Fund has been increased to a €2 million ceiling, providing additional financing for the biotech company. The extension was formally agreed and the new limit is now in place.

Gravita has completed the acquisition of Rashtriya Metals Industries Limited (RMIL) for ₹565 crore, expanding its copper recycling capacity from 334 ktpa to 340 ktpa. The deal marks Gravita's entry into copper recycling and adds to its lead‑recycling and lithium‑ion...

QC Capital Group announced an investment in My Pediatric Doctor, a US‑based urgent‑care pediatric telemedicine provider. The deal was reported on February 27, 2026, and the investment amount was not disclosed.
HaystackID announced the acquisition of eDiscovery AI, a provider of generative AI tools for legal workflows, on February 26, 2026. The deal, terms undisclosed, will keep eDiscovery AI as a separate entity while integrating its technology into HaystackID’s platform, enhancing...

Japanese drugmaker Asahi Kasei announced it will acquire German biotech Aicuris for €780 million, gaining its antiviral therapy pritelivir targeting HSV. The deal expands Asahi Kasei's anti‑infectives portfolio and supports its goal of reaching JPY 300 billion in pharma sales by 2030.

UpGuard announced a $75 million Series C round to expand its AI‑powered cyber risk posture management platform, grow its global go‑to‑market presence, and pursue acquisitions. The funding will accelerate continuous risk operations and enhance the company’s offering for security teams.
Denver-based Sensera Systems announced the closing of a $27 million Series B funding round to accelerate its AI-powered jobsite intelligence platform. The round was led by 10 Atlantic Group with participation from Egis Capital Partners and MUUS Asset Management.
Alpa, a London‑based fintech platform that provides real‑time profitability data for hospitality operators, announced a $3.5 million pre‑seed funding round led by venture capital firm Daphni. The capital will be used to enhance its product and engineering capabilities, including AI‑driven classification...
Aeva Technologies announced a strategic funding round that raised approximately $150 million, with corporate investors LG Innotek and Apollo. LG Innotek will commit up to $50 million in equity, joint product investment, and capital expenditures to accelerate Aeva’s entry into physical AI markets and...

Beijing‑based AI² Robotics announced the closing of its Series B financing round, raising over RMB 1 billion (≈$140 million) and lifting its valuation above RMB 10 billion (≈$1.4 billion). The round was backed by a mix of large internet and AI giants, state‑owned industrial capital, private‑equity funds...

Supergroup, a digital performance group, announced the acquisition of a digital media agency, marking its sixth M&A transaction since its launch in 2023. The deal was reported on February 26, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed.

Canadian cloud optimization startup JetScale AI announced the closing of a $5.4 million seed round led by the Seed Venture Fund of the Business Development Bank of Canada and Diagram ClimateTech Fund, with participation from Telegraph Ventures, Fondaction, Mavrik, Cycle...
New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. announced a non‑binding Letter of Intent to acquire approximately 54 acres of land adjacent to its Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC) campus in Ector County, Texas. The acquisition aims to expand the company's integrated...

Terminus Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Eventus, a provider of trade surveillance and market risk technology. The private equity transaction, announced on February 26, 2026, will support product development, global expansion, and potential selective acquisitions. Financial terms...

Montreal-based travel content monetization startup Stay22 announced a $122 million USD minority growth investment from private equity firm Summit Partners, its first external funding since 2020. The all‑equity round will support Stay22’s expansion into retail link monetization and further growth...
Jaipur‑based personal finance platform Finanjo closed a pre‑seed funding round of ₹1.5 crore (≈$180 k), fully led by AJVC, the early‑stage venture fund managed by Aviral Bhatnagar. The capital will accelerate product development, boost AI capabilities, and expand its user base across...

ThreatAware announced a $25 million funding round led by One Peak, a growth equity firm. The capital will be used to expand its AI-driven cyber asset intelligence platform across North America. The round underscores the company's profitability and market traction...
Evertec Inc announced it will acquire Demensa, a Brazilian B2B technology provider serving financial institutions, to broaden its product offering and addressable market in Brazil. The deal was disclosed during Evertec's Q4 2025 earnings call on Feb. 26, 2026 and...
MP Materials Corp. announced plans to develop a $1.25 billion rare‑earth magnet manufacturing campus, called 10X, on a 120‑acre site in Northlake, Texas. The company will acquire the land from Hillwood, owned by Ross Perot Jr., and expects the facility to be...

HR tech startup Humand announced a $66 million funding round to expand its platform for the deskless workforce. The round, reported on Feb 26, 2026, will fund product development and market expansion. Investor details were not disclosed.
SRS Distribution Inc. announced the acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc., a family‑owned lumber distributor in Long Island. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will broaden SRS’s product offerings while the Sider family’s next...
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) sold a former Quiet Logistics warehouse to e‑commerce fulfillment provider Stord as part of its Quiet Logistics wind‑down. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale follows AEO's recent layoffs and closure of regional...
Union.ai announced the completion of its Series A round, raising $38.1 million. The round was led by existing investor NEA with participation from Nava Ventures and new investor Mozilla Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its AI development...
YieldMax® Semiconductor Option Income UCITS ETF – Dist (ticker CHPY) began trading on the London Stock Exchange on 26 February 2026. The ETF, issued by HANetf II ICAV, employs a covered‑call strategy on a portfolio of semiconductor companies to generate...

Venture capital firm Tonka Bay announced an investment in Camp Digital, a home services marketing platform. Founder and CEO Katie Donovan and COO Meg Stapleton will continue to lead the company. Deal terms, including amount and round stage, were not...
Sunrun announced a new joint venture with Hannon Armstrong to finance over 300 MW of solar projects across 40,000 homes. Hannon Armstrong will invest up to $500 million over 18 months, providing structured equity while allowing Sunrun to retain a significant long‑term ownership...

Canadian aerospace company NordSpace launched its venture arm, NordSpace Ventures, and announced a strategic corporate investment in Edmonton-based space data company Wyvern. While the amount was not disclosed, the partnership aims to combine NordSpace’s launch capabilities with Wyvern’s advanced satellite...
OneSpan Inc. disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire Build38, a mobile application protection provider, with the transaction expected to close in Q1 2026. The acquisition aims to enhance OneSpan's app‑shielding capabilities and expand its cybersecurity portfolio. Deal terms were not...
Anthropic announced the acquisition of Seattle‑based AI startup Vercept, a developer of cloud‑based agents that can control remote MacBooks. The deal deepens Anthropic’s push into AI‑driven task automation for enterprises, following its December purchase of the coding agent engine Bun.

Space technology company CesiumAstro announced on Thursday that it has acquired AI startup Vidrovr, which focuses on task prioritization and automation using artificial intelligence. The acquisition will embed AI into CesiumAstro's telecommunications payloads to enable adaptive RF optimization, autonomous tasking,...
Portuguese chemical maker Bondalti Chemicals announced a $411 million bid to acquire Spanish competitor Ercros, with Spanish authorities approving the purchase. The acquisition would double Bondalti’s chlorine production capacity and create the largest chlor‑alkali player in the Iberian region, supporting its...

Organización Terpel has agreed, subject to regulatory approval, to acquire 100% of the 26 MWp Pétalo del Norte de Santander I solar plant in northern Colombia, which generates over 45 GWh annually. The transaction marks Climate Fund Managers’ first exit in Latin...