PicPay Files to Acquire Brazil Insurer Kovr Seguradora
Brazilian fintech PicPay, part of J&F Group, has filed a request with the antitrust regulator CADE to acquire insurance provider Kovr Seguradora, aiming to expand into insurance, capitalisation products and private pensions. The transaction value was not disclosed and still requires clearance from the Superintendence of Private Insurance. Minor shareholders of Kovr, including its CEO, have taken ownership after a prior management buyout.
Stacks Raises $23M Series A to Automate Enterprise Finance
London-based Stacks Technologies B.V. announced a $23 million Series A round led by Lightspeed, with participation from General Catalyst, EQT Ventures and S16VC. The funding will accelerate the startup’s AI‑driven finance automation platform that helps enterprises streamline accounting, month‑close and reconciliation processes....
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Acquires Nashville Boutique Wiles + Taylor & Co.
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management announced the acquisition of Nashville‑based boutique firm Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music industry business management and tax advisory specialist. The deal expands Ground Control’s capabilities in touring, royalties, and music revenue, adding about...
Power Ministry Sets Up Panel to Monitor PFC-REC Merger
The Indian Power Ministry created a high‑level committee to track the progress of the proposed merger between Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), which have in‑principle approved the deal. The panel will meet weekly to oversee integration,...
Siriuspoint's IMG to Acquire Assist America and World Nomads
Siriuspoint Ltd announced that its A&H MGA, IMG, will acquire travel assistance provider Assist America and travel insurance platform World Nomads. The deals are expected to add $4‑5 million of annual EBITDA each after integration in 2026. No financial terms were...
Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D's Technology and IP to Boost Performance Capture
Clear Angle Studios announced the acquisition of DI4D's facial imaging technology and intellectual property, integrating its processing tools into Clear Angle's global capture network and the newly launched TopoTrack service. Terms were not disclosed. The deal aims to strengthen performance...
Kubota Leads €6.5M Pre-Series B Round in AgTech Robot Maker Kilter
Kubota Corporation led a €6.5 million pre‑Series B investment round in Norwegian AgTech startup Kilter AS, developer of the autonomous AX‑1 spot‑spraying robot. Existing investors SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic and Nufarm also participated, and the funding will support Kilter’s international expansion.
Lyrical Games Announces Full‑Financing Publishing Deal with The Chinese Room
Independent publisher Lyrical Games announced a full‑financing publishing agreement with The Chinese Room, the studio behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Under the deal, Lyrical Games will provide complete financing, strategic production support and go‑to‑market...
Frist Cressey Ventures Closes $425M Fund IV
Venture capital firm Frist Cressey Ventures announced the closing of its oversubscribed $425 million Fund IV, bringing its assets under management to nearly $1 billion. The new fund will expand the firm’s platform and founder‑support capabilities, focusing on early‑stage healthcare technology companies.
Morgan Stanley Closes $220M Consumer Loans Deal
Morgan Stanley has closed a $220 million consumer loans transaction, marking a significant financing deal in the asset-backed finance space. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, involves the issuance of consumer loan assets and reflects ongoing demand for structured...
Asgard Alcobev Completes Acquisition of CMJ Breweries
Asgard Alcobev, formerly Banganga Paper Industries, completed the acquisition of a 78.9% stake in CMJ Breweries, a contract brewing facility in Northeast India, making it a subsidiary. The deal expands Asgard Alcobev's footprint in the alcoholic‑beverages market and supports its...
Bedrock Platform Secures Seed Extension Funding Led by First Party Capital, Aperiam Ventures Co-Invests
Bedrock Platform announced on Feb 19, 2026 the close of its seed‑extension round, led by First Party Capital with Aperiam Ventures joining as a co‑investor. The undisclosed amount will fund product innovation, US go‑to‑market expansion, and deeper ad‑tech partnerships, adding...
Reload Raises $2.275M to Build Shared Memory for AI Agents
AI employee‑agent platform Reload announced a $2.275 million funding round to develop a shared‑memory feature for its AI agents. The capital will support product development and the launch of its AI employee offering.
OpenAI Finalizes $100B Funding Round at $850B+ Valuation
OpenAI is reportedly finalizing a $100 billion funding round that values the AI leader at over $850 billion. The massive capital raise marks one of the largest private investments in the tech sector. Details on the investors remain undisclosed.
Cloud Startup Secures $300M Loan Using AMD AI Chips as Collateral
A cloud startup has secured a $300 million loan, using AMD's AI chips as collateral for a new datacenter in Ohio. The loan will fund the deployment of AMD's AI hardware in the startup's cloud services, highlighting the growing use...
Impact XM Acquires Jack Morton From Omnicom, Forming Global Experiential Marketing Powerhouse
The Riverside Company's portfolio firm Impact XM announced the acquisition of Jack Morton from Omnicom, creating a leading global experiential marketing agency. The combined entity will operate under the Jack Morton name, expanding its reach across 20 offices worldwide.
AMD to Guarantee $300M Loan for AI Startup Crusoe
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will guarantee a $300 million loan to cloud startup Crusoe to fund the purchase and deployment of AMD AI chips. The loan, structured with Goldman Sachs, aims to support Crusoe's AI infrastructure rollout.
Itochu Acquires Minority Stake in Bookoff
Japanese trading house Itochu Corp has announced that it has taken a minority stake in Bookoff, a leading used‑book retailer in Japan. The investment marks Itochu's strategic move into the secondhand book market, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Matresa Secures £315,000 for Preventative Maternal Health Platform
London-based digital health startup Matresa raised £315,000 in a pre-seed round led by SFC Capital to develop a clinical-grade preventative maternal-health platform that supports mothers and partners and offers employers visibility into maternity leave. The platform aims to shift maternal...
Rank One Computing Upsizes IPO, Raises $24M at $6 per Share
Rank One Computing (ROC) priced its Nasdaq IPO at $6.00 per share, increasing the offering to 4 million shares and raising $24 million on Feb 19, 2026. The Benchmark Company acted as sole book‑runner, and the shares opened at $6.30 on Feb 20, 2026, marking a...
Johnson Controls to Acquire Alloy Enterprises in Thermal‑Management Deal
Johnson Controls announced an agreement to acquire Boston‑based Alloy Enterprises, a provider of liquid‑cooling thermal‑management platforms for high‑performance data centers and mission‑critical industrial applications. The undisclosed‑value transaction is expected to close in Johnson Controls’ third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026, expanding...
Vestwell Secures $385M Series E Funding, Valuation Hits $2B
Vestwell, a retirement platform, announced a $385 million Series E financing that lifts its valuation to $2 billion. The new capital will support product development and expansion of its market presence.
HotDoc Sold to Potentia in $250M-$300M Majority Stake Acquisition
Australian health‑tech platform HotDoc has been acquired by private‑equity firm Potentia, which led a bid for a majority stake. The deal, valued between $250 million and $300 million, also brings health‑tech investor Acclivis Group and long‑term backer Airtree into the ownership group....
Superloop Acquires Lynham Networks for $165M
Australian ISP Superloop announced it will acquire Lynham Networks, the parent of Lightning Broadband, for $165 million in cash. The acquisition adds roughly 54,000 FTTP lots to Superloop’s smart‑communities portfolio, expanding its wholesale fibre network across multiple states. The deal is...
Dexters Acquires Tatlers Estate Agency to Expand London Footprint
Dexters has completed the acquisition of Tatlers, a long‑standing London estate agency, adding three high‑street offices to its portfolio. The deal comes ahead of a leadership transition as CEO Andy Shepherd prepares to hand over to Ash Kashyap. No financial...
Qualcomm Ventures Launches $150M AI Fund for Indian Startups
Qualcomm Ventures, the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, announced a $150 million strategic AI venture fund to support AI startups in India. The fund will be operated by Qualcomm Ventures and aims to accelerate AI innovation in the Indian market.
Mondra Acquires Inoqo in Strategic Merger to Boost Sustainability Intelligence
London-based AI-powered supply chain platform Mondra announced a strategic merger with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo, forming a unified global entity focused on decarbonising the food system. The combined company will operate under the Mondra brand, with inoqo’s founder Markus Linder...
Heron Power Secures $140M Series B Funding to Modernize Electrical Transformers
Heron Power, a solid‑state transformer startup founded by former Tesla engineer Drew Baglino, announced a $140 million Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism Fund and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The capital will fund a new factory to produce 40 GW of...
Extens Dental Software Services Portco Orthalis Makes Add‑on Acquisition
Extens’ dental software services portfolio company Orthalis announced an add‑on acquisition, expanding its product suite. The target company and deal value were not disclosed.
Colliers Acquires Ayesa to Expand Engineering Services
US‑based real‑estate services firm Colliers announced the acquisition of Spanish engineering and urban‑planning company Ayesa. The deal adds over 3,000 staff to Colliers, boosting its capabilities in engineering, landscape design, and infrastructure consulting for government and private clients. Financial terms...
Qualcomm Announces $150M Investment in Indian AI Startups
Qualcomm has announced a $150 million investment fund targeting Indian artificial intelligence startups. The initiative aims to support AI innovation in India and strengthen Qualcomm's presence in the region.
Take2 Secures $14M Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Healthcare Hiring
Take2 announced a $14 million fundraising round to expand its AI-driven platform for healthcare recruitment. The capital will be used to enhance product development and scale hiring solutions for the healthcare sector.
Thrive Capital Raises $10B in New Fundraising From LPs
Thrive Capital announced a $10 billion fundraising, attracting endowments, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The capital will back its late‑stage growth and AI‑focused portfolio, signaling renewed LP appetite for venture investments and setting the stage for future IPOs of its...
Marcura Acquires Shipdem to Deepen Tanker Claims Capabilities
Dubai-based maritime tech firm Marcura announced the acquisition of UK-based chemical tanker demurrage specialist Shipdem from its parent Casper Shipping. The deal expands Marcura’s claims management offering, adding a fully managed service model to complement its existing self‑service technology. Financial...
MJP Associates Inc. Invests $578,000 in Applied Materials
MJP Associates Inc., via its ADV unit, announced a $578,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc., the semiconductor equipment leader, on February 18, 2026.
Sun Investment Group Secures €32.5M Debt Financing From NORD/LB for 59MW Polish Solar Portfolio
Sun Investment Group has secured a €32.5 million debt financing package from NORD/LB, with Capcora as financial adviser, to develop 32 solar farms totaling 59 MW in Poland. The farms are slated for operation in 2026‑2027 and will benefit from...
Truboard Partners Raises $2.2M in Funding Round Led by Earth Fund
Asset performance platform Truboard Partners secured Rs 20 crore ($2.2 million) in a new funding round led by Earth Fund, a sustainability‑focused VC. The Mumbai‑based AI‑driven SaaS will use the capital to strengthen its product foundation and scale across real‑estate and clean‑energy assets.
Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs to Accelerate Spatial AI
Autodesk announced a $200 million strategic investment in World Labs, a spatial intelligence AI startup, as part of a $1 billion funding round that also includes Nvidia and AMD. The deal gives Autodesk an advisory role and deep collaboration on 3D...
Ineffable Intelligence Raises $1bn Seed Round Led by Sequoia Capital
Former DeepMind scientist David Silver is raising $1bn for his new AI lab Ineffable Intelligence, valuing the company at $4bn. The seed round is led by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia, Google and Microsoft reportedly considering participation.
Peptris Raises ₹70 Crore to Scale AI-Led Drug Discovery Pipeline
Peptris, an AI-driven drug discovery startup, announced a fresh funding round of ₹70 crore to expand its pipeline and accelerate preclinical programs. The capital will be used to scale its AI-led platform and advance its drug discovery efforts. The raise...
Nvidia Sells Its $155.8M Arm Stake
Nvidia filed with the SEC on Tuesday, offloading its 1.1 million shares in Arm valued at $155.8 million. The sale ends Nvidia’s minority stake in the British semiconductor firm, which it had held since 2023 after a failed $40 billion acquisition attempt. Arm’s...
Zypp Electric Raises Rs 55.4 Crore ($6.5M) in Series C Funding Round
B2B delivery and shared mobility startup Zypp Electric announced it is raising Rs 55.4 crore (≈$6.5 million) in an ongoing Series C round from 16 investors. The funding follows prior capital of $76.5 million, with ENEOS Group previously acting as lead investor, and will support...
OSS Ventures Secures €40M First Close for €75M Industrial Software Fund
Paris‑based venture studio OSS Ventures announced the first close of €40 million for its new €75 million fund aimed at follow‑on financing for industrial software startups it builds. The round was led by Decathlon Pulse and Teknor Apex, with participation from 1st Kind...
MicroAlign Secures €2.5M EIC Accelerator Grant and Equity Investment
MicroAlign announced it has received a €2.5 million accelerator grant and equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to industrialize high‑precision quantum fiber arrays, moving from pilot‑scale to high‑volume production. The funding will support the company’s roadmap to address bottlenecks...
Minitab Acquires Effex Optimization Platform to Boost DOE Capabilities
Minitab announced it has acquired the Effex optimization platform, a design‑of‑experiments and optimization tool. The deal adds AI‑driven DOE and cloud‑based optimization to Minitab’s suite, strengthening its offering for manufacturers and other data‑driven organizations.
Uber Invests $100M in EV Charging for Robotaxis
Uber announced a $100 million investment to build EV charging infrastructure for its robotaxi fleet, aiming to accelerate the rollout of autonomous electric vehicles. The funding will support the development of charging stations and related technology for the company's self-driving...
Armstrong to Acquire Massillon Cable TV in Undisclosed Deal
Armstrong, a Pennsylvania‑based telecommunications operator, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio‑based Massillon Cable TV, expanding its footprint in Ohio and West Virginia. The mid‑February 2026 announcement adds over 96,000 passings to Armstrong’s network, with financial terms undisclosed and...
Statiq Raises $18M in Equity‑debt Round Led by Tenacity Ventures
India’s EV‑charging network provider Statiq announced a new $18 million funding round, led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures and RCD Holdings. The mixed equity‑debt round will fund expansion of its charging infrastructure across Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 cities...
Intel Completes $5.0 Billion Share Sale to Nvidia
Intel announced the completion of a $5.0 billion sale of its common stock to Nvidia, strengthening its balance sheet and strategic flexibility. The transaction, disclosed in Intel’s Q4 2025 financial results, marks a major corporate investment by Nvidia in the chipmaker.
Brazilian Fintech Listo Secures $190M via FIDC From Itaú BBA and UBS BB
Brazilian fintech Listo announced a $190 million raise through a Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) backed by Itaú BBA and UBS BB. The funding will support product expansion and operations as the company aims to double its size over the next two years....