German Synthetic Data Startup simmetry.ai Secures €330k Financing From NBank
Osnabrück‑based simmetry.ai announced it has secured €330k from NBank, the investment and development bank of Lower Saxony, as part of the High‑Tech Incubator accelerator programme. The funding will be used to develop a scalable synthetic data platform for AI applications in agriculture, food and industrial sectors.
Logicalis Acquires Maple Woods Enterprises to Boost Cybersecurity and Compliance
Logicalis, the UK‑based global IT solutions and managed‑services provider, announced on Feb 13, 2026 that it has acquired US cybersecurity specialist Maple Woods Enterprises for an undisclosed sum. The deal adds Maple Woods' Overwatch compliance platform, expanding Logicalis' governance, risk and compliance...
Connect Media Acquires Networld Media Group
Connect Media, a B2B media platform for commercial real estate, announced the acquisition of Networld Media Group, expanding its portfolio into fast‑food and other verticals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The combined company now reaches about 1.1 million audience...
Sports Facilities Companies Acquires RCI Sports Management
Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced the acquisition of RCI Sports Management, a Texas‑based facility‑management firm that operates sports complexes across Texas, Kansas and the central U.S. The deal expands SFC’s national platform and deepens its operational capabilities in mid‑market and...
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...
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....
Google Secures EU Approval for $32B Acquisition of Cloud Security Firm Wiz
The European Commission gave unconditional approval to Google's $32 billion acquisition of cloud‑security firm Wiz, clearing the final regulatory hurdle. The deal, the largest cloud‑security acquisition in Google's history, positions the tech giant to integrate security into its AI‑driven cloud services....
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.
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.
Infleqtion Completes Business Combination with Churchill Capital Corp X
Infleqtion, a quantum computing company, has completed a business combination with the SPAC Churchill Capital Corp X, resulting in Infleqtion becoming a publicly traded entity. The transaction, announced on February 13, 2026, marks the culmination of the SPAC merger process.
Quantum Systems Secures €150M Financing Package From EIB and Major European Banks
Munich‑based Quantum Systems announced a €150 million financing package to fund its growth and industrial scaling in Europe. The package includes a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank and additional funding from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, combining debt and...
LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy
LG Energy Solution announced it will acquire full ownership of Canadian battery maker NextStar Energy, which recently celebrated producing its one‑millionth cell at its Windsor plant. The acquisition will enable LG to leverage its technology and operational expertise to expand...
Seismic to Acquire Highspot in Merger
Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc. have signed a merger agreement, with the combined company to operate under the Seismic brand and be led by Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff. The deal, announced on Thursday, gives private‑equity firm Permira a controlling...
Xanadu to Go Public via $500M SPAC Merger with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. announced a business combination agreement with SPAC Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp., forming the new publicly listed entity Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited. The transaction will raise roughly $500 million in gross proceeds—$225 million from the SPAC’s trust and $275 million...
German AI ConTech Startup Conmeet Raises €1.3M Pre-Seed Round Led by May Ventures
German AI ConTech startup conmeet announced the closing of a €1.3 million pre‑Seed financing round as it exits stealth mode. The round was led by May Ventures, with the founders also contributing equity. The capital will be used to scale the...
Breakthru Medicine Raises $60M in Series A Funding
Breakthru Medicine, a stealth biotech startup founded by industry veterans Steve Potts, Mark Mulvihill, and Brian Barnett, announced the close of a $60 million Series A financing round, following an undisclosed seed round. The funding will support the development of disruptive therapeutic...
Biocon Completes Acquisition of Minority Shareholders in Biocon Biologics, Boosting Stake to over 98%
Indian pharma giant Biocon Ltd announced it has completed the acquisition of minority shareholders in its subsidiary Biocon Biologics, raising its ownership to more than 98%. The undisclosed‑value transaction finalises the integration of the biologics unit ahead of its growth...
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....
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...
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...
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.
Metergrid Raises €10M Growth Financing to Expand Tenant Solar Projects
German startup Metergrid, which plans and manages tenant solar projects for multi‑family buildings, has secured €10 million in growth financing. The funding will support the expansion of its photovoltaic installations and tenant electricity services across Germany. The round was announced in...
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...
Tomorrow.io Raises $175M to Fund Next‑gen Weather‑monitoring Satellites
Israeli‑founded weather intelligence platform Tomorrow.io announced it has secured $175 million in fresh capital to launch a new generation of weather‑monitoring satellites, aiming to improve forecasting and help businesses and governments manage climate threats.
PaleBlueDot AI Raises $150M in Series B Funding
PaleBlueDot AI, a Silicon Valley AI compute platform founded in 2024, announced the closing of a $150 million Series B round, valuing the company at over $1 billion. The round was led by B Capital, a San Francisco‑ and Singapore‑based investment...
BemAgro Raises R$30.3M in Series A Round Led by The Yield Lab Latam
Brazilian agtech BemAgro announced the close of a R$30.3 million Series A round structured by Arara Seed. The round was led by The Yield Lab Latam, with participation from Colorado Ventures, CNH, Atvos, Agroven and other strategic investors. The funding will support...
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.
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.
Scala Secures $8.5M Seed Funding Led by Madrona and FUSE
Seattle-based startup Scala emerged from stealth, raising $8.5 million in a seed round co-led by Madrona and FUSE. The funding will support its operational intelligence platform for modern contact centers that integrate AI with human agents.
Zerodrift Raises $2M in Pre‑seed Funding
Legaltech startup Zerodrift announced a $2 million pre‑seed round to fund product development and market expansion. The financing, disclosed in a recent announcement, marks the company's first external capital infusion.
Capgemini Announces Sale of U.S. Government Solutions Subsidiary
Capgemini said it will sell its U.S. subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions after backlash over a $4.8 million ICE contract. The divestiture, announced in February 2026, is part of the firm’s effort to balance European tech sovereignty with reliance on U.S. cloud...
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...
Thomson Reuters Acquires AI-Powered Deal Data and Analytics Platform Noetica
Thomson Reuters announced the acquisition of Noetica, an AI-powered deal data and analytics platform. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, expands Thomson Reuters' AI-driven capabilities for legal and financial data services. The acquisition is expected to strengthen its product...
Didero Secures $30M Early-Stage Funding to Boost Agentic AI for Enterprise Procurement
Didero, a startup building agentic AI solutions for enterprise procurement, announced a $30 million early‑stage financing round. The new capital will be used to expand its AI platform, accelerate product development and scale go‑to‑market efforts.
Distinct Healthcare Launches IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Chinese‑founded Distinct Healthcare completed its initial public offering on the Hong Kong main board, debuting on the exchange last week. The private healthcare provider, founded in 2012, went public in a deal whose value was not disclosed.
IDfy Raises ₹476 Cr in Series F Round Led by Neo Asset Management
India-based fraud detection startup IDfy announced a ₹476 Cr (≈$52.5 Mn) Series F funding round, led by Neo Asset Management with participation from Blume Ventures, Analog Capital, Elev8, IndiaMART and Kae Capital. The capital will fund strategic acquisitions, international expansion and product...
MUFG to Acquire 20% Stake in Shriram Finance in $4.4B Deal
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is set to acquire a 20% stake in India's Shriram Finance, valued at $4.4 billion. The Reserve Bank of India has cleared the transaction without requiring prior approval, and the deal has secured shareholder consent,...
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.
Proofpoint Acquires AI Security Startup Acuvity
Proofpoint announced on Thursday that it has acquired Acuvity, an AI security startup that provides visibility and governance for AI applications. The financial terms were not disclosed, and Acuvity’s engineering team will join Proofpoint to strengthen its capabilities in securing...
CryoBio Raises $1.3M Pre‑seed Round to Develop Frost‑protection Technology
New York‑based CryoBio, which is developing antifreeze protein‑based frost protection for high‑value crops, announced a $1.3 million pre‑seed funding round. Investors include Marble, AgVenture Alliance, New York Ventures, Launch NY, FuzeHub, Klessig Trust and Jade Cove Partners. The capital will fund...
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.
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...
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...
JD.com to Acquire Ceconomy, Expanding European E‑commerce Footprint
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com announced it will acquire German retailer Ceconomy, the parent of MediaMarkt and Saturn. The deal, disclosed in Ceconomy's Q1 2026 report, aims to boost JD.com's presence in Europe via the Joybuy platform and the new JoyExpress...
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.
Bretton AI (Formerly Greenlite AI) Raises $75M in Series B Round
AI startup Greenlite AI, now rebranded as Bretton AI, announced a $75 million Series B funding round to accelerate its AI platform development and market expansion.
Zippi Raises R$220 Million in Third FIDC Issuance, Attracting Credit Saison and Major Brazilian Investors
Brazilian fintech Zippi announced the closing of its third FIDC issuance, raising R$220 million, the largest to date. The round includes new international investor Credit Saison alongside domestic investors Itaú Asset, Tesouraria do Itaú BBA, Bradesco BBI and Valora Investimentos....
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,...
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...