Exponent Energy's New EV Financing Arm Exponent One Secures $2M Pre‑seed Round From AdvantEdge Founders
Bengaluru‑based EV energy startup Exponent Energy launched its EV financing subsidiary Exponent One and raised $2 million in pre‑seed funding from mobility‑focused venture capital firm AdvantEdge Founders. Exponent One will provide fintech and asset‑management services to finance commercial electric vehicles, with Exponent Energy retaining a majority stake.
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...
Stake Raises $31M Series B Led by Emirates NBD
UAE-based proptech platform Stake announced the close of a $31 million Series B round, led by Emirates NBD. The round also included Mubadala Investment Company’s MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH...
British Business Bank Commits £45m as Cornerstone Investment in Redrice Ventures’ New Fund
British Business Bank has made a £45 million cornerstone commitment to Redrice Ventures’ fund, which aims to raise £75 million to back purpose‑driven consumer brands and B2B technology. The investment is part of the bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme to boost early‑stage...
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias Plan Merger in Germany
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announced plans to merge, creating a new unit that will operate under the Boerse Stuttgart Group. The combined entity will be led by a joint management team from the two firms, with headquarters in Frankfurt...
Klaris Secures $1M Pre‑Seed Funding to Tackle MedTech Regulatory Hurdles
London‑based AI‑driven medtech startup Klaris announced the closing of a $1 million pre‑seed round to fund its regulatory compliance platform. The round was led by Meridian Health Ventures with participation from Antler, Vento Ventures, Alecla7 and other angel investors. The capital...
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...
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.
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.
Macquarie Asset Management to Acquire Qube Holdings in A$11.7B Deal
Macquarie Asset Management announced it will acquire Qube Holdings, Australia's largest integrated ports and logistics provider, in a cash transaction valuing Qube at approximately A$11.7 billion (US$8.3 billion). The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, represents a 28% premium to Qube's November...
Pureprofile Acquires CRNRSTONE to Boost Insights Delivery
Pureprofile announced the acquisition of CRNRSTONE, aiming to strengthen its insights delivery capabilities. The deal, disclosed on Feb 17, 2026, will integrate CRNRSTONE’s technology into Pureprofile’s platform, enhancing data analytics for its clients.
Cambio Raises $18M in Series A Round
Cambio announced a $18 million Series A funding round, marking a significant infusion for its sustainability software platform. The round was highlighted in a Smart Building Insight newsletter, emphasizing its impact on enterprise decarbonization analytics.
Allianz Global Investors Secures Over €1 Billion for Infrastructure Credit Fund
Allianz Global Investors announced that its Allianz Infrastructure Credit Opportunities Fund II closed its third closing, securing €1.007 billion in commitments from institutional investors. The fund will invest in senior and junior debt across energy, transportation, communications and other infrastructure projects,...
Fluent Commerce Secures $46M From Bain Capital to Accelerate AI‑powered Order Management
Australian order‑management platform Fluent Commerce announced a $46 million fundraising round led by Bain Capital. The capital will fuel its AI‑driven expansion and international growth, building on its cloud‑based solutions used by retailers such as JD Sports, L’Oréal and LVMH. The company...
VoiceMed Secures €1M Seed Round From Invitalia, GCM Group, Padda Health and 28Digital
Rome‑based digital health startup VoiceMed announced it has closed a €1 million seed round, receiving public funding from Invitalia and private investments from GCM Group, Padda Health and 28Digital. The funds will be used to accelerate clinical studies and market entry...
Demoboost Raises €2.8M in Seed Round Led by Digital Ocean Ventures and RIO
Demoboost, a Warsaw‑based platform that turns product demos into revenue intelligence, announced a €2.8 million funding round co‑led by Digital Ocean Ventures and Rafał Brzoska’s family office RIO, with participation from B‑Value. The capital will be used to accelerate AI‑driven demo creation,...
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...
ITC Secure and IronNet Combine to Form Collective Defence
ITC Secure, a UK‑based cybersecurity services firm, and IronNet, a pioneer in collective defence technology, have merged to create Collective Defence, a new company focused on protecting critical infrastructure from hybrid warfare. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the firm will leverage AI‑driven...
Main Capital Sells Paragin to ECI Partners
Main Capital has agreed to sell its education software provider Paragin to private equity firm ECI Partners. Paragin offers software services for exam and assessment workflows across vocational and higher education institutions. The financial terms of the transaction were not...
British International Investment Invests ₹43 Crore in Turno to Boost EV Battery Infrastructure
British International Investment (BII) announced a fresh ₹43 crore infusion into Turno, an Indian EV battery infrastructure firm, to support its new ElectricGo e‑bus business and expand clean mobility financing. The investment marks BII’s continued climate finance commitments in India.
SDI Group Acquires PRP Optoelectronics for £9.3m
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...
Mynt Secures $30M Fuse Financing to Expand MSME Support
Mynt announced a $30 million Fuse Financing round to scale its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The new capital will be used to expand its platform, enhance product offerings, and accelerate growth across its fintech services.
Intrinsic Foundries Secures Rs 12 Cr Seed Funding Led by Transition VC
Intrinsic Foundries, a carbon‑to‑value biomanufacturing startup, announced a seed round of Rs 12 crore (≈$1.4 million) led by Transition VC. The capital will fund industrial pilots, research expansion, IP filing, and the creation of a US entity to support global market development.
PhonePe Announces $15B IPO
PhonePe, the Indian digital payments platform, is planning an initial public offering with a target valuation of $15 billion. The IPO, announced in February 2026, could reshape the competitive landscape with rival Paytm and trigger a sector re‑rating. The filing signals...
VB Spine to Acquire Augmedics' Xvision Spine System
VB Spine announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Augmedics' xvision Spine System, adding augmented reality navigation to its visualization portfolio. The transaction, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the coming weeks and follows VB Spine's...
BTG Pactual Acquires 48% Stake in Meutudo to Boost Retail Strategy
Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual announced the acquisition of a 48% stake in fintech platform Meutudo, aiming to strengthen its retail strategy. The deal, disclosed on February 17, 2026, expands BTG Pactual’s presence in the consumer finance market.
Beirne Wealth Consulting Services Acquires Visa Shares
Beirne Wealth Consulting Services LLC has purchased shares of Visa Inc., marking a new investment in the payments giant. The transaction details, including the stake size and purchase price, were not disclosed.
Alliance Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Endstate
Alliance Entertainment, a US physical entertainment distributor, announced it has completed its acquisition of technology firm Endstate. The deal enables Alliance to launch the NFC-enabled Endstate Authentic platform and expand into premium vinyl collectibles. Financial terms were not disclosed.
ChipAgents Secures $74M Funding Round to Accelerate Agentic AI Chip Design Platform
ChipAgents announced a $74 million fundraising round to expand its agentic AI platform aimed at accelerating chip design. The capital will be used to scale the technology and broaden its market reach. The round highlights growing investor interest in AI-driven...
Caterpillar VC Invests in ElevenEs to Build 1 GWh LFP Cell Factory in Serbia
Caterpillar’s venture capital arm announced an investment in Serbian battery startup ElevenEs, which is constructing a 1 GWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate cell factory in Serbia. The funding will support the company’s expansion in the energy storage market.
SpendRule Secures $2M Seed Funding to Launch Hospital Spending Tracker
Stealth-mode startup SpendRule announced a $2 million seed round, enabling the company to launch its platform that helps hospitals monitor and control spending. The funding will support product development and market entry, positioning SpendRule as a new player in health...
Mobilise App Lab to Raise ₹20 Cr via IPO on NSE Emerge
Mobilise App Lab, a SaaS‑based enterprise software provider, announced an IPO on NSE Emerge to raise ₹20 crore by issuing 25.12 lakh equity shares at a price band of ₹75‑₹80 per share. CapitalVentures will act as the book‑running lead manager (underwriter) and the...
Nomagic Raises $10M Series B Extension Led by Cogito Capital Partners
Poland-based warehouse robotics company Nomagic announced a $10 million Series B extension round led by Cogito Capital Partners, bringing its total funding to over $84 million. The new capital will accelerate commercial growth in the U.S. and further development of its AI-driven Shoebox...
Apollo Invests in GoodLife Group, Boosting Canadian Fitness Chain
Apollo Global Management announced an investment in GoodLife Group, the leading Canadian fitness company. The terms were not disclosed, and the deal keeps founder David “Patch” Patchell‑Evans as chairman and Jeff van Haeren as CEO, supporting the firm’s growth plans.
Codoxo Secures $35M Series C Led by CVS Health Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Payment Integrity
Codoxo announced a $35 million Series C funding round led by CVS Health Ventures, with participation from Echo Health Ventures and existing investors. The capital will accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven payment integrity platform across U.S. healthcare payers, enhancing fraud detection...
KKR Commits $1.5B Equity to Global Technical Realty
KKR has made an additional $1.5 billion equity commitment to Global Technical Realty, the European build‑to‑suit data‑center platform it helped launch in 2020. The investment bolsters the platform’s growth and underscores private‑equity interest in data‑center infrastructure.
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.
GelMEDIX Secures $13M Seed Funding to Accelerate HealthTech Platform
GelMEDIX, a health technology startup, announced a $13 million seed round on February 17, 2026. The funding will be used to advance its platform development and expand market reach.
Medica Group to Acquire Axon Diagnostics, Expanding NHS Remote Diagnostic Reporting
Medica Group announced it will acquire Axon Diagnostics, along with its sister company MITIS Health, to create the UK's largest clinical reporting network for the NHS and independent healthcare sector. The combined entity will serve over 2.5 million patients across...
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...
AI Field Operations Startup FYLD Raises $41M to Build Large-Scale Infrastructure
AI field operations startup FYLD announced a $41 million fundraising round to support the development of large-scale infrastructure for AI applications. The round, reported on Feb 17, 2026, will help FYLD expand its product offerings and scale its operations.
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...
Gather AI Secures $40M Series B Funding Led by Smith Point Capital
Gather AI, a physical AI platform for logistics, announced a $40 million Series B round led by Smith Point Capital Management, raising its total funding to $74 million. The capital will fuel global expansion and the development of predictive inventory...
Runway Secures $315M in Series E Funding
Runway announced a $315 million Series E funding round, its latest capital raise. The new funding will fuel the company's growth and product development.
Avenue Z Acquires Shopify Development Partner Varfaj to Expand eCommerce Services
Avenue Z announced the acquisition of Varfaj, a Shopify development and optimization partner. The deal integrates Varfaj’s development framework and CRO technologies into Avenue Z’s performance marketing platform, with Varfaj’s CEO David Conforti joining Avenue Z as chief growth officer....
Gates Foundation Awards €5M Grant to HealthTech Startup Axmed
Swiss HealthTech company Axmed received a €5 million non‑dilutive grant from the Gates Foundation to expand its B2B procurement and logistics platform for affordable medicines in low‑ and middle‑income countries. The funding brings the company's total capital raised to €11 million and...
Six Biotech Companies File for HKEX IPOs
Six biotechnology firms have filed for initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, signaling a push into Asian capital markets. The filings were announced on February 17, 2026.
BlackRock Takes Strategic Stake in Morfit
Morfit, the fintech platform owned by ValueAct Capital, announced that BlackRock has taken a position in the company. The investment aims to leverage Morfit's technology to enhance its capabilities. The deal was disclosed on Feb. 17, 2026.
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...
Mistral AI Acquires AI Infrastructure Startup Koyeb
Mistral AI announced the acquisition of AI infrastructure startup Koyeb, bolstering its AI compute and service capabilities. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.