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 AI technologies for the AEC industry.
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.
Sensei Biotherapeutics Acquires Faeth Therapeutics in Stock-for-Stock Deal, Raises $200M
Sensei Biotherapeutics announced the acquisition of Faeth Therapeutics in a stock-for-stock transaction, consolidating the two biotech firms. Concurrently, Sensei raised $200 million in a private placement to fund the development of PIKTOR, its multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor. The acquisition price was...
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...
Nexfibre Acquires Netomnia for £2bn to Challenge BT Openreach
UK fibre joint venture Nexfibre announced the acquisition of Substantial Group’s fibre network Netomnia for approximately £2 billion. The purchase aims to create a scaled, financially secure challenger to BT Openreach, strengthening Nexfibre’s position in the British broadband market.
Agile Space Industries Secures $17M Series A Funding
Agile Space Industries announced a $17 million Series A round led by Caruso Ventures and Howdy Partners, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, Denver Ventures and Cortado Ventures. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to about $40 million...
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...
Gigalayer Acquires Registeram to Strengthen Its Market Position
Nigerian web hosting provider Gigalayer has completed the acquisition of domain registrar Registeram for an undisclosed sum. The all‑cash deal aims to consolidate infrastructure, expand the customer base and bolster Gigalayer’s market presence in Nigeria.
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...
Caterpillar Acquires RPMGlobal Holdings Limited
Caterpillar Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian mining software firm. The deal expands Caterpillar’s data‑driven mining technology portfolio, integrating RPMGlobal’s solutions across the mining value chain. The agreement was first announced in October...
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....
Tenet Invests €5m in AI-Native German Tax Platform Taxforce
Berlin-based investment firm Tenet has made its first investment, committing €5 million to Taxforce, an AI-native German tax advisory platform. The deal marks Tenet’s debut fund deployment as it targets AI roll‑up opportunities across Europe.
Trane Technologies to Acquire LiquidStack to Boost Data Center Cooling Solutions
Trane Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a liquid‑cooling technology provider for data centers. The acquisition will expand Trane’s thermal‑management portfolio and integrate LiquidStack’s solutions globally, targeting high‑density AI workloads. Financial terms were undisclosed, with closing expected in...
Zero Homes Secures $16.8M Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures
Denver‑based Zero Homes raised $16.8 million in a Series A round to expand its digital platform for residential electrification. The round was led by Prelude Ventures with participation from SJF Ventures, Watsco Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, Overture VC and FJ Labs. The...
Fireplace Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Frachtis
Hong Kong-based fintech startup Fireplace, which offers a professional trading terminal for prediction markets, announced a $1.5 million pre‑seed round. The round was led by Frachtis with participation from White Star Capital and other investors. The funds will be used to...
Origen Secures $50M Strategic Investment From Bluefive Capital
UAE-based AI tech firm Origen announced a $50 million strategic investment from Bluefive Capital to accelerate AI solutions for government services, smart homes and advanced manufacturing. The funding will support product development, partnership expansion and talent acquisition, positioning Origen as...
Perch Energy Acquires Solstice to Expand Community Solar Portfolio
Community solar platform Perch Energy announced the acquisition of Solstice, a customer acquisition and management firm. The deal adds 550 MW of contracted solar projects and expands Perch’s portfolio to over 3 GW across 1,000+ projects in 16 states. Financial terms were...
Araxi to Acquire Pay@ for R1bn in Cash
JSE-listed payment solutions provider Araxi announced it will acquire B2B payment solutions company Pay@ in a cash deal worth R1bn. The transaction will be funded with R200 million in cash and R800 million in senior debt, giving Araxi full South...
Hook Raises $10M Series A Led by Khosla Ventures
Social music‑remixing startup Hook announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Waverley Capital, Point72 Ventures and Imaginary Ventures. The capital will fund the launch of an Android app, new community‑driven features and expanded video...
Carrefour to Sell Romanian Unit to Paval Holding for €823M
Carrefour announced plans to sell its Romanian unit to Paval Holding for €823 million, as part of its strategic refocus on core markets. The deal was disclosed in a statement on Feb 18, 2026.
Vectorworks Acquires iPad App Developer Morpholio
Vectorworks, a leading desktop CAD and BIM platform, announced it has acquired Morpholio, the creator of iPad sketching apps Trace, Board and Journal. The acquisition brings Morpholio's subscription‑based iOS tools under Vectorworks' umbrella, potentially enhancing its design workflow and AI...
Aliro Raises $15M in Oversubscribed Funding Round
Aliro announced a $15 million oversubscribed funding round led by Gutbrain Ventures, with participation from Cisco Investments, Argon Ventures, and Wonderstone Ventures, the corporate VC of Murata. The capital will support expanded deployments and ecosystem partnerships for its physics‑based network...
Korsana Raises $150M in Series A to Develop Next‑gen Alzheimer’s Antibody
Korsana, a biotech focused on Alzheimer’s disease, announced a $150 million Series A funding round to advance its next‑generation amyloid‑targeting antibody. The capital will fund clinical development and expansion of its pipeline. Investor identities were not disclosed.
Firecell and Accelleran Unite in €7.9M-backed Merger to Simplify Private 5G Networks
Firecell and Accelleran announced a merger backed by €7.9 million to simplify private 5G networks for enterprises. The deal combines Firecell's network orchestration platform with Accelleran's hardware solutions, creating a unified offering for private 5G deployments. The merger is funded by...
Zzoomm and FullFibre Ltd Merge, Consolidating 600,000 Premises Under Zzoomm Brand
Zzoomm and FullFibre Ltd have completed a merger, unifying their networks covering roughly 600,000 premises under the Zzoomm brand. The integration, finalized over the past nine months, will see the BeFibre brand phased out and customers transitioned to Zzoomm. The...
Nine Acquires QMS in $850M Deal
Australian media company Nine announced the acquisition of digital out‑of‑home advertising platform QMS for $850 million. The deal, reported on 18 February 2026, aims to expand Nine’s presence in the DOOH market and strengthen its advertising capabilities.
Ssense Founders Approve Buyout as Transaction Closes
Luxury fashion e‑commerce platform Ssense announced that its founders have approved a buyout, finalising the transaction. The deal closed on February 18, 2026, marking a significant ownership change for the retailer.
Eli Lilly Pays $100M for Rights to CSL’s Clazakizumab
Eli Lilly announced it will pay $100 million to CSL Limited for the rights to the IL‑6‑blocking antibody clazakizumab, with CSL retaining rights for cardiovascular prevention in end‑stage kidney disease patients. The deal includes an upfront payment and potential milestone and...
Asian Development Bank and Prima Limited Sign $6.4M Debt Financing for Vanuatu Submarine Cable
On February 18, 2026, the Asian Development Bank signed a financing package with Vanuatu‑based Prima Limited to fund the design, construction, and installation of the 411‑km Tamtam submarine cable linking Port Vila and Lifou, New Caledonia. The package comprises a...
Funding Circle and Waterfall Close £700m Forward Flow Deal
Funding Circle has entered into a £700 million forward flow financing arrangement with Waterfall, providing a dedicated source of SME credit funding. The deal leverages securitisation technology and was announced on 18 February 2026.
Saudi AI Startup Deep.SA Secures Vision Ventures Investment in Pre‑seed Round
Deep.SA announced that Vision Ventures has joined its pre‑seed funding round, extending a prior SAR 4.5 million raise from TAM and Raed Ventures. The new capital will accelerate product development and expand Saudi‑built AI infrastructure, with the amount undisclosed.
Efficient Computer Secures $60M Funding to Extend AI Device Battery Life
Efficient Computer announced a $60 million fundraising round to support its technology that enables AI devices to operate for months without recharging. The capital will be used to scale production and further develop its low-power AI hardware solutions.
Cogent Security Secures $42M Funding to Expand AI-Powered Vulnerability Remediation
Cogent Security announced a $42 million fundraising round to scale its AI agents for enterprise vulnerability remediation. The capital will be used to enhance its AI-driven security platform and accelerate market adoption.
Tata AutoComp Completes Acquisition of IAC Slovakia
Tata AutoComp, the Indian automotive components maker, announced the completion of its acquisition of IAC Slovakia, expanding its footprint in Europe. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, will strengthen Tata AutoComp's presence in the European market and enhance its...
Humain Invests $3B in xAI, Becoming a Significant Minority Shareholder
Saudi-backed AI firm Humain has invested $3 billion in xAI, taking a significant minority stake. The investment was announced just before SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, marking a major corporate funding round for the startup.
Quantonation Ventures Closes €220M Quantum Fund Backed by Toshiba, Novo Holdings and Others
Quantonation Ventures announced the close of its €220 million Fund II, the largest dedicated quantum fund to date. Investors include Novo Holdings, Toshiba, Vertex, the European Investment Fund, Novo Nordisk and the French state‑backed Fonds National d’Amorçage 2. The fund will target pre‑seed and...
Synchrony Medical Raises $5M to Commercialize LibAirty Airway Clearance System
Synchrony Medical announced a $5 million fundraising round to fund the commercialization of its LibAirty airway clearance system. The capital will be used to scale production, pursue regulatory approvals, and expand market reach. The round marks a significant step in...
Merit Acquires Former Commonwealth Firm, Adding $208M Practice in Pennsylvania
Merit announced the acquisition of a former Commonwealth firm, expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a $208 million practice. The deal enhances Merit’s service offerings and market presence in the region.
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.
OpenAI to Acquire OpenClaw From Founder Peter Steinberger
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger announced last Friday that he will sell the OpenClaw AI agent platform to OpenAI and join the company. The acquisition, disclosed in a recent interview, expands OpenAI's capabilities in autonomous AI agents. Financial terms were not...
Exa Capital Acquires StaffReady
Exa Capital announced the acquisition of StaffReady, an HR technology platform that streamlines workforce scheduling and compliance. The financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to strengthen Exa Capital's presence in the HRTech sector.
Anthropic Closes $30B Funding Round at $380B Valuation
Anthropic announced it has closed a $30 billion funding round, valuing the AI startup at $380 billion. The round, disclosed in early February 2026, comes as the company negotiates its AI model usage with the U.S. Department of Defense. The capital will...
BayPine to Acquire Broker Relation From Aquiline
BayPine announced it will acquire Broker Relation, a broker relationship platform owned by Aquiline. The deal expands BayPine's capabilities in the insurance distribution market. Financial terms were not disclosed.