ERT Acquires Sev1Tech to Boost Space Force Capabilities
Earth Resources Technology (ERT) announced the acquisition of Sev1Tech, expanding its footprint in both civilian and defense markets, particularly with the U.S. Space Force. The deal, supported by Macquarie Capital, triples ERT’s workforce to about 1,600 employees, though the purchase price was not disclosed.
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...
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...
Qube Cinema Acquires Arts Alliance Media
London-based Qube Cinema announced the acquisition of Arts Alliance Media (AAM), a global leader in cinema software and services, after AAM entered administration in November 2025. The deal transfers AAM's intellectual property, contracts and staff to Qube, ensuring continuity for...
Sunrise Banks Acquires TrueConnect, Launches BeneMoney
Sunrise Banks has acquired TrueConnect, rebranding the platform as BeneMoney to provide employee‑focused lending and financial education. The deal aims to expand affordable credit access for working Americans through employer‑sponsored benefits.
Radiant Merges with Ori Industries to Launch Sovereign AI Cloud at Utility Scale
UK AI infrastructure scale‑up Radiant announced a merger with Ori Industries, combining Radiant’s compute and land assets with Ori’s AI cloud software platform. The deal creates a sovereign AI cloud provider and marks Radiant’s transition to full operations, backed by...
Music Startup Mogul Raises $5M in Funding Round Led by Yamaha Music Innovations Fund
Mogul, a music royalty tracking startup, announced a $5 million funding round led by the Yamaha Music Innovations Fund, with participation from Urban Innovation Fund, Mindset Ventures, Fairway Capital Partners, Amplify LA and Wonder Ventures. The capital will be used to...
Allied Health Software Provider Splose Raises $32M Series A Led by Spectrum Equity
Australian allied health software provider splose announced a Series A funding round of A$46 million ($32 million), led by US growth equity firm Spectrum Equity with participation from Athletic Ventures. The capital will be used to expand across Australia and the UK,...
Arbor Energy Raises $55M Series A to Accelerate HALCYON Turbine Rollout
Arbor Energy, a modular turbine startup, announced a $55 million Series A funding round to support the demonstration of its 1‑MW pilot and the development of its 25‑MW HALCYON supercritical CO₂ turbine system. The capital will be used to scale...
Blackstone Strategic Partners Leads EQT’s $2bn Evergreen CV for EdgeConnex
Blackstone Strategic Partners is leading the formation of an evergreen continuation vehicle backed by EQT for EdgeConnex. The fund is expected to reach $2bn in size when formally established, with potential to grow further. This marks a new fundraising effort...
Slate Medicines Secures $130M Series A Funding Led by RA Capital, Forbion and Foresite Capital
Slate Medicines, a North Carolina‑based biotech startup, announced a $130 million Series A round to fund development of its PACAP‑blocking migraine antibody SLTE‑1009. The round was led by RA Capital, Forbion and Foresite Capital, with participation from an undisclosed biotech investor. The...
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...
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.
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...
Vuno Secures $7M Strategic Investment via Perpetual Convertible Bonds
South Korean medical AI firm Vuno announced a strategic investment of 10 billion won ($7 million) from the Compass Pathway NXVP New Technology Investment Fund No. 1. The funds will be issued as perpetual convertible bonds and used for operating capital to fuel...
Scottish National Investment Bank Invests £10m in Aurora Energy Services
The Scottish National Investment Bank announced a £10 million equity investment in Aurora Energy Services, bringing its total committed capital to over £1 billion. The funding will support Aurora’s growth strategy, including expansion into new markets and further acquisitions, and underscores the...
Shamrock Acquires Creative Agency Mutiny From Trailer Park Group
Shamrock announced it will acquire Mutiny, a creative agency originally incubated by Trailer Park Group in 2021. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Canva Acquires Manchester-Based Animation Platform Cavalry
Australian design software leader Canva announced the acquisition of Manchester‑based 2D animation platform Cavalry, expanding its Affinity suite with motion‑design capabilities. The deal, valued as undisclosed, marks an exit for early backer ACF Investors and aims to make animation tools...
Experian Acquires AtData to Boost AI‑Driven Email Identity Insights
Experian announced the acquisition of AtData, a provider of real‑time email insights on over 10 billion addresses, to strengthen its AI‑driven identity, fraud and analytics capabilities. The deal adds email‑signal data to Experian’s platform and follows a long‑term partnership between the...
DBS Partners with Granite Asia to Launch $110M AI-Focused IPO Fund
DBS Bank and Granite Asia announced a three‑year partnership to create a $110 million AI‑focused IPO fund for DBS’s high‑net‑worth clients. Managed by Granite Asia, the fund will give investors early access to high‑growth AI startups across Southeast Asia and beyond,...
Broadridge Financial Solutions Acquires Futures Technology Provider CQG
Broadridge Financial Solutions announced the acquisition of CQG, a futures technology provider, on February 23, 2026. The deal aims to create a more integrated trading ecosystem while preserving each firm's strengths and client focus. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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...
Cadence Completes €2.7B Acquisition of Hexagon’s Design and Engineering Business
Cadence announced the completion of its acquisition of Hexagon AB’s Design and Engineering (D&E) business for an approximate €2.7 billion, paid 70% in cash and 30% in Cadence stock. The deal expands Cadence’s multiphysics portfolio and positions it to leverage the...
Bastion Security Group Merges with Astralas to Expand Professional Services in Australia
Cybersecurity specialist Bastion Security Group announced a merger with Melbourne‑based Astralas, adding deep technical expertise in security architecture and cloud consulting. The combined entity will have over 250 cybersecurity professionals across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its service portfolio for...
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...
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...
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...
Nasta Pet Food Acquires FirstMate Pet Foods
French family‑owned Nasta Pet Food announced the acquisition of Canada‑based FirstMate Pet Foods, expanding its North American manufacturing and commercial platform. The deal adds 54,000 tonnes of dry and 4,000 tonnes of wet pet‑food capacity, with combined revenue expected around €200 m.
Kiaasa Retail Launches Rs 70 Crore IPO on BSE SME
Indian fashion brand Kiaasa Retail announced a Rs 70 crore fresh-issue IPO of 54.90 lakh shares priced between Rs 121-127 per share, opening for subscription on Monday, Feb 23 2026. The issue, with a 0% GMP, allocates 56.03% to retail...
Reliance Global Group Acquires Enquantum Ltd. To Build Post‑Quantum Encryption Platform
Reliance Global Group announced the acquisition of Enquantum Ltd., a quantum‑resilient encryption firm, as the first platform deal under its Scale51 operating model. The transaction gives Reliance majority control (up to 51%) and aims to develop Enquantum into a core...
7Rivers Raises $5M Series A Led by Inoca Capital Partners
7Rivers, a Milwaukee-based Snowflake Elite Partner, announced a $5 million Series A round led by Inoca Capital Partners, which took a minority stake. The funding will be used to expand its Snowflake delivery, product teams, and AI offerings, supporting its...
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...
Astera Labs Acquires Pliops to Open First R&D Center in Israel
Astera Labs announced the acquisition of Pliops, a data center interconnect technology provider, to establish its first research and development center in Israel. The move aims to bolster Astera Labs' AI connectivity solutions and expand its global footprint. The financial...
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...
Arctic Wolf Acquires Sevco Security to Boost Exposure Management
Arctic Wolf announced on Monday that it has acquired Sevco Security, a startup focused on exposure management, to enhance its Aurora platform’s vulnerability and exposure capabilities. Deal terms were not disclosed. The acquisition follows Arctic Wolf’s strategy of expanding its...
Sherpas Raises $3.2M in Seed Round
Sherpas announced the close of a $3.2 million seed funding round, led by 1248, the family office of Mariner Wealth Advisors founder Marty Bicknell, with participation from AUA Private Equity Capital and GoHub Ventures. The round supports Sherpas' AI-driven advisory...
Haefele Flanagan Acquires Mig Murphy Sistrom CPA PC to Strengthen Nonprofit Practice
Haefele Flanagan announced the acquisition of Mig Murphy Sistrom CPA PC, a Durham‑based nonprofit accounting firm. The deal adds the founder and seven employees to Haefele Flanagan, expanding its nonprofit advisory capabilities and bringing its headcount to 60.
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.
Cernel Raises €4M Seed Round Led by Seed Capital
Danish AI startup Cernel announced a €4 million seed round led by Seed Capital, closing the round in four weeks to build foundational infrastructure for agentic commerce. The funding will help the company expand beyond the Nordics and scale its AI‑driven...
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.
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...
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.
Aussie Broadband Acquires Nexgen for up to $50M
Aussie Broadband announced the acquisition of Nexgen from Infotrust for up to $50 million, with $44.1 million paid upfront and up to $5.9 million contingent on EBITDA targets. The deal adds about 6,000 SME customers and an AI product suite...
DATOMS Raises Rs 25 Cr ($2.76M) in Series A Led by Big Capital JSC
Indian deeptech IoT startup DATOMS announced a Rs 25 crore Series A round, led by Big Capital JSC with participation from IvyCap Ventures and a follow‑on from YourNest Venture Capital. The funding values the company at roughly Rs 110 crore and will be used to...
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...
Infillion Acquires Catalina, Expanding Retail Purchase Data Capabilities
Infillion, an ad‑tech firm known for M&A, announced on Monday that it has acquired Catalina, a market‑research and shopper‑marketing company that provides retail purchase data from cash registers and online sales. Terms were undisclosed. The acquisition will integrate Catalina’s data...
Haveli Investments Takes Controlling Stake in Sirion in Strategic Recapitalization
Sirion, an AI‑native contract lifecycle management platform, completed a majority investment from Austin‑based private‑equity firm Haveli Investments, giving Haveli a controlling stake and buying out earlier investors. The strategic recapitalization aims to accelerate Sirion’s AI roadmap and global expansion. The...
Bharti Airtel Injects ₹20,000 Crore Into Airtel Money NBFC
Bharti Airtel and its promoter group Bharti Enterprises Ltd announced a ₹20,000 crore capital infusion into Airtel Money, the telecom operator’s newly‑licensed non‑bank financial company. The investment, split 70% from Bharti Airtel and 30% from Bharti Enterprises, is intended to fund...
Israeli Startup Remondo Raises $20M to Develop High‑resolution Small‑satellite Imaging
Remondo, an Israeli space startup, announced it has raised $20 million from private investors and Israeli government grants to develop its partial aperture imaging system (PAIS) for high‑resolution Earth observation from small satellites. Investors include 10D, Ace Capital Partners, 2i, Chartered...