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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
DG Matrix Raises $60M Series A Led by Engine Ventures
DG Matrix, a solid‑state transformer startup, announced a $60 million Series A round led by Engine Ventures, with participation from ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Helios Climate Ventures, MCJ and Piedmont Capital. The funding will...
Wilxpro Acquires Tribe Tech Out of Administration for £160,000 Plus Debt
Australian mining equipment firm Wilxpro has acquired Northern Ireland‑based autonomous mining equipment manufacturer Tribe Tech, which entered administration in January. The deal values the acquisition at £160,000 plus the assumption of debt, marking Wilxpro's expansion into autonomous drilling technology.
Made With Intent Raises £2.4m in Funding Round Led by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
Liverpool-based startup Made With Intent, which offers an AI-powered model for real-time ecommerce customer insights, announced a £2.4m fundraising round. The round was led by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, managed by PXN Ventures. The startup counts Hotel Chocolat, Benson...
Certivo Secures $4M Seed Funding Round
Certivo announced a $4 million seed round, marking its latest fundraising effort. The round was closed on February 17, 2026, and aims to support the company's growth initiatives.
Autosana Raises $3.2M in Funding
Autosana announced a new funding round, raising $3.2 million. The round's investors and stage were not disclosed in the article. The announcement was made on February 17, 2026.
Wonder Acquires Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken to Expand Restaurant Portfolio
Wonder announced the acquisition of Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, a single-location fast‑casual spot in Manhattan’s East Village. The deal, disclosed on Feb 17, 2026, will keep the brand’s name and staff while integrating its menu into Wonder’s 100+ East Coast...
Lightspeed Venture Partners Leads Series B Funding for Tem
Tem, a startup developing AI-powered transaction infrastructure for modern energy markets, announced a Series B round in 2026 backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The investment will help Tem accelerate its mission to provide low-cost electricity worldwide. Financial terms were not...
Careerminds Acquires Four Firms to Expand Globally
HR tech platform Careerminds announced the acquisition of four firms as part of its strategy to expand globally. The deal, announced on February 17, 2026, aims to broaden its market presence. Deal value was not disclosed.
Breaker Secures $6M Seed Round Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
AI defense startup Breaker raised $6 million in a seed funding round, with Bessemer Venture Partners as the lead investor. The capital will support the development of its voice‑controlled AI agent for drones and other military platforms.
British Startup Toyo Raises €3.6M Seed Round to Develop Secure AI Agents for Non‑technical Founders
London‑based AI agent startup Toyo announced a €3.6 million ($4.3 million) Seed round to fund product development and secure infrastructure. The round was led by Frontline Ventures with participation from iNovia Capital, Tiny Supercomputer and angels from Amazon, Microsoft and Cloudflare. The...
Axiom Space Secures $350M Funding
Axiom Space announced that it has secured $350 million in new funding. The round, announced on February 17, 2026, will support the company's development of commercial space habitats and related technologies.
Natera Acquires Cancer Diagnostics Firm Foresight Diagnostics
Natera announced the completion of its acquisition of Foresight Diagnostics, a company specializing in cancer diagnostics. The deal expands Natera's oncology testing portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.
212 NexT Invests in Advanced Chemistry Startup Aepnus
Turkish deep‑tech fund 212 NexT participated in a pre‑Series A funding round for Aepnus, a US‑based startup developing a modular, chlorine‑free electrochemical process for chemicals such as caustic soda and sulfuric acid. The investment will support further development, global scaling, and...
Mitesco Secures Finance Partner for Centcore Data Center Build-Out
Florida-based Mitesco announced it has secured a finance partner to fund the construction of its Centcore data center. The partnership will provide the capital needed for the build-out, supporting Mitesco's expansion in the data center market. The deal was announced...
Khosla Ventures and Accel to Invest up to $500M Each in India's AI Ecosystem
Top Indian venture capital firms Khosla Ventures and Accel announced they will each commit between $300 million and $500 million to support the growth of India's AI ecosystem, with the funding to be made at the AI Impact Summit. The...
Salesforce to Acquire AI-Powered Product Discovery Startup Cimulate
Salesforce announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cimulate, an AI-powered product discovery startup, to strengthen its commerce technology and expand agent-driven retail experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of...
Seasats Raises $20M Series A Funding
Seasats, a developer of small uncrewed surface vehicles, announced the close of a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, Dorado Group...
OX2 Secures Project Financing From DNB Carnegie and UniCredit for 189MW Fageråsen Wind Farm
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has secured long‑term project financing from DNB Carnegie and UniCredit for its 189 MW Fageråsen onshore wind farm in Malung‑Sälen, Sweden. The financing supports the construction of the 27‑turbine project, which also includes a 200 MWh battery...
SurrealDB Raises $23M in Additional Series A Funding
SurrealDB announced an additional $23 million in Series A financing to accelerate development of its real-time database platform. The new capital expands its Series A total and includes participation from existing and new investors, supporting further product and market expansion.
Beneteau Acquires Sailing Atlantic Services
French boatbuilder Beneteau announced the acquisition of Sailing Atlantic Services, a provider of sailing services. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, expands Beneteau's portfolio and strengthens its position in the maritime market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Alterra IOS Acquires National Truck Terminal Portfolio to Expand Industrial Outdoor Storage
Alterra IOS announced the acquisition of the National Truck Terminal portfolio, bolstering its industrial outdoor storage capabilities. The transaction, disclosed on Feb 17, 2026, adds a network of truck terminals to Alterra's portfolio, enhancing service offerings for industrial clients. Financial...
Dataro Secures $14.28M Series A Funding Led by Blueprint Equity
AI fundraising platform Dataro announced a $14.28 million Series A round led by Blueprint Equity, aimed at expanding its operations in the United States and other markets. The funding will support product development, sales, and marketing to help nonprofits leverage...
Points Africa Raises $2M From VestedWorld to Build Africa’s First Shared Loyalty Network
Ghana‑based fintech Points Africa announced a $2 million seed round led by early‑stage VC firm VestedWorld. The funding will support rollout of its shared loyalty platform across Ghana and expansion into other African markets.
Contact Energy Launches $316M Equity Raise to Accelerate NZ Renewable Transition
Contact Energy, a New Zealand electricity generator and retailer, announced it is seeking to raise US$316 million in equity to fund its renewable energy transition. The capital will support expansion of renewable generation capacity and decarbonisation initiatives, strengthening the company's...
IFOREX Announces IPO on London Stock Exchange for End of February
Fintech trading and betting platform iFOREX announced it will float on the London Stock Exchange by the end of February 2026, after an eight‑month delay. The notice was released on 17 February, confirming the upcoming IPO.
Argosy Portfolio Companies Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile Announce Merger
Argosy's portfolio companies Diverse Logistics, based in Tampa, and Pulse Final Mile, based in Anaheim, have agreed to merge, forming a combined logistics provider. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AFRY to Acquire Mining Consultancy AMC to Boost Mining & Metals Growth
Swedish engineering firm AFRY announced it will acquire AMC, a leading independent mining consultancy, to strengthen its mining and metals capabilities and expand into key markets such as Australia and Canada. The transaction involves AFRY acquiring 100% of the shares...
NuuEnergy Secures €4.3M Seed Funding to Expand Regional Heat‑Pump Installations
Munich‑based energytech startup nuuEnergy raised €4.3 million in a seed round led by amberra, with participation from EnjoyVenture, HTGF, Vireo Ventures, better ventures and Bynd Venture Capital. The capital will be used to scale its regional heat‑pump installation hubs and...
Activist Investor Takes Minority Stake in Cruise
An activist investor has acquired a minority stake in Cruise, the autonomous‑vehicle unit of General Motors, prompting bullish investors to target its stock. The stake purchase, announced recently, signals potential strategic changes for the company.
Eagle Leasing Acquires West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less
Eagle Leasing, backed by private equity firm Kinderhook, announced the acquisition of West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less, expanding its Rent‑A‑Container network. The deal, reported on February 17, 2026, adds trailer and container services to Eagle Leasing’s portfolio, strengthening its position...
Sumitomo Drive Technologies Acquires Riverside Spline & Gear
Sumitomo Drive Technologies, a division of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, announced the acquisition of Riverside Spline & Gear Inc., a Michigan-based manufacturer of engineered gears and shafts. The deal was disclosed on Feb. 17, 2026, with Angle Advisors serving as exclusive...
Portland General Electric to Acquire PacifiCorp Washington Utility Assets for $1.9B
Portland General Electric (PGE) announced an agreement to acquire select Washington state generation, transmission, and electric utility operations from PacifiCorp for $1.9 billion. The transaction includes three generation facilities, 4,500 miles of transmission and distribution lines, and will be run as...
Polaris Inks Investment in Valtus
Polaris has announced an investment in Valtus, a provider of executive interim management solutions. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, marks a strategic move into the growing interim management market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
NatWest Group to Acquire Evelyn Partner for £2.7bn
NatWest Group announced it will acquire UK wealth manager Evelyn Partner in a £2.7bn deal, expanding its wealth management footprint. The acquisition, revealed last week, aims to combine NatWest’s large customer base with AI-driven wealth services. The move underscores NatWest’s...
CLdN to Acquire Samskip's UK and Ireland Freight Business
Luxembourg-based shortsea operator CLdN announced it will acquire the UK and Ireland quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business of multimodal group Samskip. The transaction includes container shipping services linking Rotterdam with multiple UK and Irish ports and related door-to-door operations, handling...
Scottish Equity Partners Invests $50m in UK AI Insurtech MEA
UK-based AI insurtech MEA announced a $50 million minority growth equity investment from Scottish Equity Partners. The funding will accelerate product development and expansion as the company, which processes over $400 billion in gross written premium across 21 countries, continues its profitable...
Seek's VC Fund to Divest Remaining Stake in Employment Hero
Seek's venture arm announced the sale of its remaining stake in HR software platform Employment Hero as part of its half‑year results, ending an eight‑year partnership. The divestment follows a prior $95 million stake sale to KKR and a resolved Federal...
Alt-Coffee Startup Koppie Raises Undisclosed Follow-On Funding From DOEN Ventures
Belgian alt-coffee startup Koppie announced it has secured an undisclosed follow-on investment from DOEN Ventures, bringing its total funding to over €2 million. The capital will be used to scale production capacity to 1,000 tons by 2026 for launch partners.
Braintrust Raises $80M Series B to Become AI Observability Layer
AI-native observability startup Braintrust Data Inc. announced a $80 million Series B round led by Iconiq, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Basecase Capital and angel investor Elad Gil. The funding values the company at $800 million and will be used to expand...
Western Digital to Sell $3.09B of SanDisk Shares in Secondary Offering
SanDisk announced a $3.09 billion secondary offering of its shares, which will be sold by its former parent Western Digital. The transaction includes a debt‑for‑equity exchange with debt held by J.P. Morgan and Bank of America affiliates, aiming to strengthen Western...
Daffodil Health Secures $16.3M Series A Funding
Daffodil Health announced a $16.3 million Series A round to accelerate its health technology platform. The funding will support product development and market expansion.
Wrisk Acquires Atto to Strengthen Embedded Finance Intelligence
Embedded insurance provider Wrisk announced the acquisition of real-time financial intelligence platform Atto, aiming to deepen its embedded finance and protection capabilities across enterprise customer journeys. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will allow Wrisk to integrate Atto’s...
Blue Bird to Buy Out Girardin’s Stake in Micro Bird
Blue Bird announced it will purchase Girardin’s ownership stake in Micro Bird, consolidating its position in the school‑bus market. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, will make Blue Bird the sole owner of Micro Bird.
SEGG Media Acquires Veloce for $61M, Boosting Revenue by $20M+
SEGG Media has completed the acquisition of Veloce for $61 million, adding over $20 million in annual revenue and strengthening its revenue base. The deal, announced on Feb. 17, 2026, expands SEGG Media's portfolio and market presence.