Bundeskartellamt Clears IBM's Acquisition of Confluent
The German competition authority (Bundeskartellamt) has approved the merger between IBM and Confluent, Inc. The regulator found no significant competition concerns, noting that IBM will not gain the ability to bundle products or raise prices. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, combines IBM's enterprise IT solutions with Confluent's event-stream processing platform.
Hyperbond Studio Raises $500K Seed Round for AI-Powered Language Learning App
Singapore-based Hyperbond Studio announced a $500,000 seed round to fund its AI companionship language‑learning app Call Me Sensei. The round was backed by NLS Ventures, Loyal VC, Attribute Global Ventures, Julius Baer and Plug and Play APAC. The capital will...
Galux Secures $29M Series B Funding Led by Yuanta
South Korean biotech Galux Inc., which uses generative AI for protein and antibody design, announced a $29 million Series B financing led by Yuanta. The fresh capital will support scaling of its AI‑driven biologics platform and recent collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. The...
Supermicro Secures $1.765B Syndicated Loan in Taiwan
U.S.-based AI server supplier Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) secured its first syndicated loan in Taiwan, amounting to US$1.765 billion. The loan was syndicated by CTBC Bank with participation from 21 financial institutions, including major Taiwanese banks and branches of international...
Agentis Longevity Acquires BioDesign to Expand Longevity Healthcare Services
Agentis Longevity announced the acquisition of BioDesign, a Florida-based longevity healthcare provider, to broaden its diagnostic and clinical capabilities. The deal expands Agentis' footprint across multiple Florida locations and adds BioDesign's expertise in personalized health programs. Financial terms were not...
Howden Group Raises $703m via Debt Issuance
Global insurance broker Howden Group has raised approximately $703m in gross proceeds through an add‑on issuance to its existing senior notes, attracting institutional investors. The $690m add‑on, priced at 101.875% of par, expands the total notes to $1.19bn and will...
SLEEK EV Raises US$8.5M Series A Led by KYMCO Capital
SLEEK EV, a Singapore‑based electric scooter maker, announced a US$8.5 million first close of its Series A round, led by KYMCO Capital with participation from over twenty supply‑chain players. The capital will fund production expansion in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, AI‑driven software...
DSLR Technologies Raises Rs 80 Crore ($9M) in Series A Led by Z47 and Accel India
DSLR Technologies, the parent of D2C ethnic wear brand Aramya, secured Rs 80 crore (≈$9 million) in a Series A round. Existing investors Z47 and Accel India each contributed Rs 40 crore, taking a 20.77% stake each.
Mufin Green Finance Raises ₹125 Crore via NCD Placement
Mufin Green Finance Ltd, a New Delhi-based non-banking financial company, raised ₹125 crore by issuing secured, rated, listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to LC Capital India Private Ltd through a private placement. The capital will be used to expand its lending...
Dcycle Acquires ESG-X to Accelerate European ESG Data Management
Dcycle, a sustainability data management platform, announced the acquisition of ESG-X, an AI-enabled ESG reporting software firm. The deal will bolster Dcycle’s European expansion and enhance its AI-driven ESG data capabilities, including materiality assessments and data residency compliance. Financial terms...
KKR and Singtel Acquire Remaining 82% of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for $5.1B
Investment firm KKR, together with Singapore telecom Singtel, announced a $5.1 billion acquisition of the remaining 82% of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. The deal gives KKR a 75% ownership of the data centre operator, with Singtel retaining the balance. The...
BeConfident Secures $15.8M Series A Funding Led by Prosus Ventures
Brazilian edtech startup BeConfident announced a $15.8 million Series A round led by Prosus Ventures. The funding will support international expansion, new distribution channels, and advanced AI research for its conversational learning platform. BeConfident currently serves 3 million users and...
Java Capital Launches Rs 400 Cr Deep‑tech Seed‑stage Fund
Java Capital announced the launch of a Rs 400 crore deep‑tech fund aimed at seed‑stage startups across sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, defence, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, robotics, advanced manufacturing, energy, climate tech, and synthetic biology. The fund includes a Rs 150 crore greenshoe option...
Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF to Acquire InPost for €7.8bn
European parcel locker provider InPost will be acquired in a €7.8bn all‑cash public offer by a consortium led by Advent, FedEx, A&R (founded by InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska) and PPF. The consortium will own InPost with Advent and FedEx each...
Richey May Acquires Wagner Kaplan to Enter Maryland Market
Colorado-based Richey May announced on Feb. 9 that it has acquired Wagner Kaplan, a boutique tax firm in Rockville, Maryland. The acquisition marks Richey May’s entry into the Maryland market, expanding its national footprint. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Eli Lilly to Acquire Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 Billion
Eli Lilly announced it will acquire biotech firm Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion. Orna's in vivo CAR-T and circular RNA technology targets autoimmune diseases, expanding Lilly's cell-therapy pipeline.
KKR Commits AU$603 Million to HMC Capital's 5.7GW Australian Energy Storage and Wind Pipeline
Global investment firm KKR announced a strategic partnership with ASX‑listed HMC Capital, committing up to AU$603 million to HMC’s Energy Transition Platform, which includes 5.7 GW of battery‑energy‑storage and wind projects. The funding will support expansion of the platform’s 652 MW of operational...
Alphabet to Issue 100-Year Sterling Bond to Fund AI Investments
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has lined up banks to issue a rare 100-year sterling bond this week, adding to its recent $15bn dollar bond sale and a planned Swiss franc bond issuance. The long‑dated debt aims to finance the company's...
Nauticus Robotics Secures Up to $50M Strategic Investment From Master Investment Group
Nauticus Robotics announced a strategic investment agreement with Master Investment Group for up to $50 million, including an initial $3 million tranche to launch its first international manufacturing and offshore robotics services hub in the United Arab Emirates. The funding will support...
Satlabs Space Systems Secures $1M Seed Funding From Finvolve and India Accelerator
Deep‑tech space startup Satlabs Space Systems announced a $1 million seed‑stage funding round backed by Finvolve and India Accelerator (IA). The capital will be used to accelerate R&D, advance satellite deployment and scale its data‑relay network, aiming to reduce latency in...
NatWest Pays $3.6 Billion for Wealth Manager Evelyn Partners
U.K. banking group NatWest announced it will acquire wealth manager Evelyn Partners for about $3.6 billion (£2.7 billion). The acquisition, disclosed on Feb. 9, 2026, aims to expand NatWest's savings and investment services. Evelyn Partners is being bought from private-equity...
Uber to Acquire Getir's Turkish Delivery Business From Mubadala
Uber announced it will acquire Getir's delivery operations in Turkey from controlling shareholder Mubadala. The deal includes Getir's food, grocery and water services, expanding Uber's presence in the Turkish market. Deal terms and value were not disclosed.
TPG Rise Acquires Majority Stake in Sabre Industries
Alternative asset manager TPG Rise announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Sabre Industries, a provider of critical infrastructure solutions for power utilities, telecom and data centers. The stake was purchased from funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners,...
Infineon Secures €2 Billion Euro Debt to Fund AI Projects
German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG raised €2 billion via a euro‑denominated debt issuance, marking its first such financing in a year. The debt, spanning five, eight and eleven‑year maturities, aims to fund the company's ambitious artificial‑intelligence initiatives.
Reliance Global Group to Acquire 51% Controlling Stake in Enquantum Ltd. For $2.125M
Reliance Global Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% controlling interest in post‑quantum cybersecurity firm Enquantum Ltd. for $2.125 million, payable in tranches over ten months. The acquisition will be executed through Reliance’s EZRA International Group subsidiary as part...
Leclercq American Capital Invests in SandboxAQ’s Quantum‑AI Cybersecurity Platform
Leclercq American Capital LLC announced a new equity investment in SandboxAQ, a quantum‑AI platform delivering B2B solutions for post‑quantum cybersecurity, advanced simulation, and next‑generation sensing. The undisclosed funding underscores confidence in SandboxAQ’s technology for cryptographic resilience, finance, healthcare, and other...
Firmus Secures $10B Financing to Scale Infrastructure
Firmus announced on February 9, 2026 that it has secured $10 billion in financing to expand its infrastructure capabilities. The funding will be used to scale its data center and network assets, supporting growth of its services.
Guardsquare Acquires Verimatrix XTD
Guardsquare has completed the acquisition of Verimatrix's Extended Threat Defense (XTD) technology and assets, enhancing its mobile app security platform. The deal expands Guardsquare's global presence and adds XTD's engineering team to accelerate platform evolution.
QuantX Biosciences Secures $85M Series B Funding Led by Lilly and Sanofi Ventures
China‑American biotech QuantX Biosciences announced a $85 million Series B round, led by the venture arms of Eli Lilly and Sanofi. The funding will accelerate its immunology pipeline targeting key immune‑related diseases. The round highlights strong investor interest in biotech innovations.
Quipu Secures $300K Bridge Round Led by Impacta VC
Colombian fintech Quipu raised a $300,000 bridge round led by Impacta VC, with participation from Decelera, Vertical Partners, Corteza Capital and Comfama. The funding will support expansion of its AI‑driven credit scoring platform across Latin America.
Polybee Secures $4.3M Funding to Deploy Physical AI Agents for Yield Forecasting and Pollination
Agricultural technology startup Polybee announced a $4.3 million fundraising round to develop physical AI agents that automate yield forecasting and pollination. The capital will be used to scale its AI-driven solutions for farmers, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
Adin Ramdedovic’s U.S.–UK Services Group Acquires UK Brand Rights to Fuel Transatlantic Expansion
Financial strategist Adin Ramdedovic announced that his newly formed U.S.–UK Services Group has acquired the brand and name rights of a UK‑based firm, enabling the launch of dual headquarters in the United States and United Kingdom. The terms remain undisclosed,...
OakNorth Extends $78M Co‑Loan to Bushburg for Manhattan Office‑to‑Residential Conversion
OakNorth, together with Oak Funding, has extended a $78 million co‑loan to real‑estate developer Bushburg to purchase and redevelop the 21‑story 100 William Street office building in Manhattan into over 400 residential units, including affordable housing. The financing underscores the role of digital‑bank...
South Australian SaaS Startup Splose Secures $46M Series A Led by Spectrum Equity
Adelaide‑based allied health software platform Splose announced a $46 million Series A round, led by US growth equity firm Spectrum Equity with participation from Athletic Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development, expand the UK market and deepen AI capabilities, marking...
Databricks Secures $7B in New Funding to Power AI Agent Database
Databricks announced a $7 billion financing round on Feb 7, 2026, comprising $5 billion in equity and $2 billion in debt, lifting its valuation to $134 billion. The capital will be used to expand its Lakebase serverless Postgres database for AI agents and its Genie conversational...
SambaNova Raises $350M+ in Funding Led by Vista Equity Partners and Intel
Chip startup SambaNova Systems announced it is raising over $350 million from a consortium led by Vista Equity Partners, with Cambium Capital and Intel also participating. Intel may invest up to $150 million, marking its first direct investment after earlier acquisition talks...
Cerebras Systems Secures $1B Growth-Stage Funding Led by Tiger Global, with Benchmark Capital Contributing $225M
AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems announced a $1 billion growth-stage funding round at a $23 billion valuation, led by Tiger Global. Benchmark Capital invested $225 million via its Benchmark Infrastructure vehicles. The capital will fuel its AI hardware development and support its planned 2026...
Zscaler Acquires SquareX to Boost Browser Security
Zscaler Inc. announced it has acquired SquareX Ltd., a browser security startup, for an undisclosed sum. The deal will integrate SquareX’s lightweight browser extension technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform, enhancing protection against phishing, credential theft, and other browser‑based...
Agomab Therapeutics and SpyGlass Pharma Set to IPO on Friday
Fibrosis‑focused Agomab Therapeutics and eye‑disease company SpyGlass Pharma announced they will go public on Friday, marking a significant week for biotech IPOs. The offerings are expected to boost the biotech sector's comeback after a slowdown.
Sapiom Secures $15.75M Seed Funding Led by Accel
Sapiom, a San Francisco‑based fintech startup, raised $15.75 million in a seed round led by Accel, with participation from Gradient, Array Ventures, Okta Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Anthropic, Coinbase Ventures, Formus Capital and Operator Collective. The capital will be used to expand...
Broadridge to Acquire CQG, Expanding Futures and Options Trading Capabilities
Broadridge Financial Solutions announced it will acquire CQG, a provider of futures and options trading, execution management, and market connectivity. The undisclosed deal will add CQG’s execution management, algorithmic trading, and analytics capabilities to Broadridge’s order management platform, creating an...
Wittenstein to Acquire STXI Motion, Expanding Into Mobile Robotics
German motion specialist Wittenstein announced it will acquire Israeli firm STXI Motion to broaden its electronics and software capabilities for electric motors and enter the mobile robotics market. The undisclosed‑value deal is subject to antitrust approval and is expected to...
Adaption Labs Raises $50M in Seed Funding
San Francisco‑based adaptive intelligence startup Adaption Labs announced a $50 million seed round. The round was led by Emergence Capital Partners with participation from Mozilla Ventures, Fifty Years, Threshold Ventures, Alpha Intelligence Capital, E14 Fund and Neo, and will be used to...
Newsela Acquires Schoolytics to Expand Data Offerings
Literacy ed‑tech platform Newsela announced the acquisition of data‑analytics startup Schoolytics, aiming to integrate its data platform with Newsela’s reading and assessment tools. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move expands Newsela’s product suite beyond content to...
Commit Acquires Savannah, Expanding Its African Tech Talent Platform
Israeli technology firm Commit has acquired Savannah, an African tech talent startup founded by Itai Azogui. The deal, announced in early February 2026, was not publicly disclosed but is estimated at a few million dollars. The acquisition aims to accelerate...
Visa Partners with Lendistry to Launch $100M Working‑capital Facility for US Small Businesses
Visa announced the launch of its Visa & Main platform, which includes a $100 million working‑capital facility in partnership with community lender Lendistry to improve financing access for U.S. small businesses. The program also offers marketing support tied to the upcoming FIFA World...
SS Innovations International (SSII) Announces Follow‑on Equity Offering
SS Innovations International (SSII), a developer of affordable robotic surgical systems, has released a follow‑on offering deck outlining a secondary equity raise. The deck details the offering size, over‑allotment, bookrunners and use of proceeds, aiming to fund the company's growth...
Honda Invests in Mythic to Co-Develop AI Chips for Software-Defined Vehicles
Honda announced a strategic investment in Texas‑based AI chip maker Mythic to jointly develop a system‑on‑chip for its software‑defined vehicles. The partnership aims to boost computing performance and energy efficiency for automated driving and other SDV functions. Deal terms were...
Oro Raises $3M Funding Led by Slauson & Co. To Expand Employee Housing Benefits
Oro, a social fintech platform that enables employers to offer housing wellness as a benefit, announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will support the launch and...
Crypto.com Founder Acquires AI.com Domain for $70M
Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek purchased the AI.com domain for $70 million, marking the largest ever sale of a website name. The deal highlights the growing value of premium internet real estate as AI continues to dominate the tech landscape.