SMFG Issues World's First Digital Inclusion Bonds, Raising $500M
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) has issued $500 million of bonds billed as the world's first 'digital inclusion' bonds. The proceeds will fund infrastructure projects to improve internet connectivity in emerging markets, aiming to bridge the global digital divide. The issuance marks a pioneering step in socially-focused debt financing.
Inox Clean Energy and RJ Corp Acquire Skypower Services to Target 570MW of African Solar PV Capacity
Inox Clean Energy and RJ Corp announced the acquisition of Skypower Services, a solar PV developer, to expand their renewable portfolio and pursue 570 MW of solar projects across Africa. The deal, disclosed on Feb 13 2026, aims to accelerate clean energy deployment...
PennyMac Financial to Acquire Cenlar FSB for $257.5M
PennyMac Financial announced it will acquire mortgage sub‑servicer Cenlar FSB for an upfront cash payment of $172.5 million and up to $85 million in contingent payments, totaling $257.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, expanding PennyMac’s...
Motion Acquires AKA Media Partners to Expand Media Services
Motion announced the acquisition of AKA Media Partners, a media services firm, as part of its strategy to broaden its offerings. The deal, disclosed on February 13, 2026, marks Motion's continued expansion in the media sector.
CareTrust REIT Acquires Six Skilled Nursing Facilities in Partnership with Larry H. Miller Senior Health
CareTrust REIT announced the acquisition of six skilled nursing facilities in the Mid‑Atlantic, forming an operating partnership with Larry H. Miller Senior Health. The deal is part of a $215 million investment round closed since year‑end, expanding CareTrust’s portfolio.
Clear Street Postpones IPO Amid AI Market Concerns
Broker Clear Street has shelved its planned public offering, citing AI-related market volatility and a reduced fundraising target. The company will delay its IPO, with the timeline yet to be determined.
Nscale Secures $1.4bn Private Credit Loan to Boost AI Infrastructure
Nscale, a provider of AI infrastructure, has secured a $1.4bn loan from private credit lenders, reflecting a shift towards private credit financing for AI-related projects. The funding will support the company's expansion and development of AI infrastructure services.
Secai Secures $6.2M Series A to Scale Voice AI Clinic Automation
Montreal-based AI startup Secai announced the closing of a $6.2 M Series A round to expand its voice‑AI solutions, Voxira and NoteGen, across Canada and the United States. The funding will support nationwide rollout, deeper EMR integrations, and further R&D on...
ISpace Raises $729M in Record Fundraising Round for Reusable Rockets
China’s iSpace, a leading launch firm, announced a record $729 million fundraising round to develop reusable rockets. The capital injection marks the largest raise for a Chinese space launch company to date, underscoring growing investor interest in the country's space...
FlyHouse Acquires Jetsmith Advisory Firm to Boost Broker Development
FlyHouse announced the acquisition of Jetsmith, an advisory firm, as part of appointing Adam Smith as President of 3P Broker Development and Operator Relations. The deal aims to expand FlyHouse’s third‑party broker network and enhance its free digital platform for...
Truvalu Exits GrowPact Kenya, Selling Stake to Dutch Family Office
Impact investor Truvalu has sold its stake in Kenyan seedling propagation firm GrowPact Kenya to a private Dutch family office, completing a recent shareholding restructuring. The transaction transfers ownership of Truvalu’s equity in GrowPact, with the deal value undisclosed. The...
Drone Startup Stark Raises Undisclosed Round, Valuation Tops €1bn
German armed drone startup Stark announced a fresh, undisclosed funding round that pushes its valuation above €1 billion. The raise follows a previous $62 million round and comes as the company prepares to sign a €2.4 billion contract with the German armed forces....
Sophos Acquires Arco Cyber to Expand GRC Capabilities
Sophos announced the acquisition of U.K.-based Arco Cyber, a cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance specialist. Terms were undisclosed, but the deal will bring Arco’s analytics and reporting capabilities into Sophos’ portfolio, helping MSPs shift from threat alerts to risk‑based conversations....
Uptiq Secures $25M Series B Funding to Deploy AI Agents in Bank Workflows
Uptiq, a Dallas-based AI platform for financial services, announced a $25 million Series B round led by Curql, with participation from Silverton Partners, 645 Ventures, Broadridge, Green Visor Capital, Live Oak Ventures, First Capital, Epic Ventures, Tau Ventures and Evolution...
AMPLY Discovery Secures Strategic Investment From Keeps Biomed
AMPLY Discovery, an AI‑driven drug discovery platform based in Belfast, has received a strategic investment from Keeps Biomed, a subsidiary of South Korean biotech Keeps Biopharma. The undisclosed amount will be used to advance oncology research, expand its drug discovery...
PayPay Targets $19.6bn Nasdaq IPO in March 2026
Japan’s mobile payments platform PayPay announced plans to list on the Nasdaq in March 2026, targeting a valuation of about $19.6 billion. The move marks a major step for the fintech firm as it seeks to raise capital and expand internationally.
INLEAP Photonics Secures Pre‑Seed Funding Led by HTGF
German laser‑beam steering startup INLEAP Photonics announced the close of a pre‑seed round, raising an undisclosed amount. The round was led by High‑Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) with participation from Ventis Capital and other private investors. The capital will be used to...
Gilead Acquires Global Rights to Genhouse Bio's Oral Cancer Drug for $80M
Gilead announced it will acquire the global rights to an oral cancer drug from China-based biotech Genhouse Bio, paying $80 million upfront. The deal expands Gilead's oncology pipeline as Genhouse prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.
TRUCE Software Secures Series B Funding Led by Yttrium
Lisle, Illinois‑based TRUCE Software announced the closing of its Series B round, raising an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Yttrium with participation from Allomer Capital Group and New Amsterdam Growth Capital. The capital will be used to scale...
Zero Point Cryogenics Launches Its First Fundraising Round
Zero Point Cryogenics (ZPC), a Canadian maker of dilution refrigerators for quantum research, has announced the start of its first fundraising round. The round aims to fund the company's expansion and further development of quantum cryogenic technology. No amount or...
OPAQUE Raises $24M Series B Funding at $300M Valuation
OPAQUE, a provider of verifiable cryptographic AI runtime data protection, announced a $24 million Series B funding round, bringing its post‑money valuation to about $300 million. The round was led by Walden Catalyst with participation from Intel Capital, Race Capital, Storm...
Quantx Secures $85M Funding to Accelerate Oral Immunology Pipeline
Quantx, a biotech firm focused on oral immunology, announced a $85 million financing round to advance its drug candidates. The new capital will fund preclinical and early clinical development, expanding its pipeline in the immunology space.
Netmore Group Acquires Actility to Unify Global LoRaWAN Ecosystem
Netmore Group, a leading Massive IoT network operator, announced the acquisition of Paris‑based Actility, a pioneer in LPWAN solutions. The deal expands Netmore’s reach across utilities, smart cities and enterprise sectors, adding Actility’s extensive LoRaWAN deployments and partner network. Financial...
QXO Announces $2.25 B Acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners
QXO Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, comprising $2 billion in cash and 13.2 million shares. The deal, slated to close in early Q2 2026, expands QXO’s addressable market and leverages AI‑powered inventory management.
The Compression Company Secures €2.8M Pre‑Seed Funding Led by Long Journey
UK/US SpaceTech startup The Compression Company announced a €2.8 million pre‑seed round to develop its AI‑driven satellite data compression platform. The round was led by Long Journey, with proceeds earmarked for expanding the engineering team and commercial roll‑outs. The funding aims...
German GenAI Startup Blockbrain Raises €17.5M Series A to Advance Enterprise‑grade AI Agents
Blockbrain, a German GenAI agent platform, announced a €17.5 million Series A round led by Alstin Capital and 13books Capital, with participation from HARTING Family Foundation and existing investors Giesecke+Devrient Ventures, Landesbank Baden‑Württemberg Ventures, and Mätch VC. The funding will be used...
Easy Money Secures 3 Billion Baht Loan From Siam Commercial Bank for Expansion
Thai pawnshop chain Easy Money announced it has secured a 3 billion baht loan facility from Siam Commercial Bank, along with additional credit lines from other banks, to fund branch expansion, loan growth and digital technology upgrades. The borrowing will support...
Santé Secures $7.6M in Funding
Santé announced a new funding round of $7.6 million. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence. Specific investors and round stage were not disclosed.
BriefCatch Acquires WordRake
BriefCatch announced the acquisition of WordRake, a writing‑enhancement tool, to broaden its suite of editing solutions. The deal, disclosed on February 12, 2026, did not reveal a purchase price.
Tract Capital-Backed Entity Raises $3.8B in Junk Bond Sale for Nvidia‑lease Data Center
A $3.8 billion junk‑bond issuance, backed by asset manager Tract Capital, was launched to fund the construction of a 200‑megawatt AI data center in Nevada that will be leased to Nvidia. Investor demand surged to about $14 billion, underscoring strong appetite for...
AI‑Native Used‑Car Marketplace Raises $31 Million in Funding
A stealth‑mode AI‑driven used‑car marketplace has raised $31 million in a new funding round, marking its public debut. The capital will be used to build out its platform and compete with Carvana.
Balderton Backs Pet Startup Lassie's $75m Series C
Swedish pet insurance startup Lassie announced a $75 million Series C equity round, backed by Balderton, Felix Capital, Inventure, Passion Capital and Stena Sessan. The funding will help the company hit profitability and expand further across Europe, leveraging its AI‑driven claims processing and...
HIG and HUB Acquire City of London Asset to Expand Living Platform
HIG and HUB have jointly acquired a property in the City of London as part of their strategy to expand their living platform. The acquisition, announced on February 12, 2026, aims to enhance the companies' presence in the premium residential...
ADN.vc Raises $2M for Its Fund I
Peruvian venture capital firm ADN.vc announced it has secured an initial $2 million for its Fund I, aiming to raise up to $4 million by April 2026. The fund will target pre‑seed fintech and proptech startups across Latin America. The...
Stanhope AI Raises $8M in Funding Round
Irish AI startup Stanhope AI, co‑founded by Rosalyn Moran, announced a new funding round that raised $8 million. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its team.
Arctiq Acquires Verinext to Boost Managed Backup and Networking Services
Arctiq announced on Feb. 12, 2026 that it has acquired Verinext, a provider of managed backup and networking services. The acquisition expands Arctiq's portfolio in the managed services market, aiming to strengthen its B2B offerings. Financial terms of the deal...
Cerity and Verus Merge to Form Mega-RIA Platform
Cerity and Verus announced a merger that will combine their registered investment advisory businesses, creating a larger platform aimed at institutional assets. The deal, disclosed on February 12, 2026, positions the combined entity to accelerate growth in the institutional market.
OncoRes Medical Secures AUD $27M in Private Funding
OncoRes Medical announced a private funding round that raised AUD $27 million. The capital infusion is expected to support the company's ongoing development of medical technologies. The round was reported on February 12, 2026.
AEW Europe Makes First German Data Centre Investment in Nuremberg
AEW Europe announced its first investment in a German data centre located in Nuremberg, marking the firm's entry into the German data centre market. The deal, details of which were not disclosed, represents a strategic move to expand AEW's European...
Palo Alto Networks Completes $25B Acquisition of CyberArk
Palo Alto Networks announced the completion of its $25 billion acquisition of Israel‑based identity security firm CyberArk, integrating privileged access and identity security into its platform. The deal aims to unify human, machine and AI identity controls, strengthening Palo Alto’s zero‑trust...
Endor Labs Acquires Autonomous Plane
Endor Labs announced the acquisition of Autonomous Plane, a developer of autonomous aircraft technology. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the transaction expands Endor Labs' capabilities in autonomous aviation. The acquisition was reported on February 12, 2026.
CustoMED Closes $6M Seed Round to Automate 3D Printing of Patient-Specific Surgical Instruments
CustoMED, a platform that automates 3D printing of patient‑specific surgical instruments, announced it has closed a $6 million seed round. The funding will support scaling its automation technology, placing 3D printers in clinics and hospitals, and expanding its partnership with implant...
Compass Datacenters Secures AAA Rating on $830M Asset‑Backed Securitization
Compass Datacenters’ latest $830 million asset‑backed securitization, including $500 million of AAA‑rated tranches, received a triple‑A rating from Moody’s, allowing the data‑center landlord to secure financing at a lower spread. The rating was assigned on Wednesday, marking the first time a data‑center...
Articul8 Secures Half of $70M Series B Funding, Valuation Hits $500M
AI platform startup Articul8, spun out from Intel, has secured half of its $70 million Series B round, lifting its valuation to $500 million. The company expects to close the round in the first quarter of 2026. The funding will support its enterprise‑grade...
Datoms Raises Rs 25 Cr in Series A Round
Deeptech IoT startup Datoms announced a Series A funding round of Rs 25 crore. The capital will be used to scale its IoT platform and expand market reach. Investor details were not disclosed.
W Health Ventures Secures Rs 550 Cr in First Close of Fund II
W Health Ventures announced the first close of its second fund, raising Rs 550 crore from investors. The fund will target health tech startups across India, building on the success of its first fund. The closing marks a significant milestone...
Savvy Advisors Acquires Colorado Wealth Group, Adding $300M in AUM
Savvy Advisors, a New York‑based registered investment advisor, announced it has added Colorado Wealth Group, a Denver‑based firm with about $300 million in assets under management. The partnership lets Colorado Wealth Group retain ownership while leveraging Savvy’s infrastructure and AI‑enabled tools,...
Parent of South Korea's Parata Announces Fundraising to Cover Launch Costs
The parent company of South Korea's launch provider Parata announced plans to raise capital to fund upcoming launch expenses. The fundraising aims to secure the necessary resources for its space launch operations, though the amount and investors were not disclosed.
Electric Twin Raises $14M to Expand AI Audience Platform
Electric Twin announced a $14 million funding round to expand its AI-powered audience platform. The capital will be used to enhance product development and accelerate market growth.
Sandvik Acquires South African Simulator Outfit ThroughTec
Swedish mining equipment maker Sandvik announced the acquisition of South African simulator provider ThroughTec, expanding its training and simulation capabilities for mining operations. The deal, reported on Feb. 12, 2026, adds a provider that also offers training services to Sandvik's...