
Electric aircraft maker The ePlane Company announced plans to raise $40–50 million in a Series C round, with Speciale Invest co‑leading the financing. The capital will be used to accelerate aircraft development, expand engineering capabilities, and support certification as the firm prepares for commercial deployment.

Swiss utility Alpiq announced the acquisition of the 535 MW Navaleo pumped‑hydro storage project in Castilla y León, Spain, its first large‑scale hydropower investment outside Switzerland. The project, originally developed by Erbienergía, is slated for commercial operation in the early 2030s...

India's D2C fashion brand MyDesignation announced a Rs 40 crore Series A round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with participation from Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures and Dominor Investments. The funding will support expansion of offline stores, leadership hires and new product categories....

San Francisco‑based Giant announced an $8 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑native interactive storytelling platform for children, enabling them to create and engage with personalized story worlds. The funding will support product development and market expansion.

UAE‑based proptech Takeem announced it has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from REACH Middle East, the regional accelerator of Second Century Ventures. The investment will support Takeem’s expansion into the B2C market and further development of its risk‑intelligence rental...

Moroccan fintech WafR raised $4 million in an oversubscribed seed round co-led by LoftyInc Capital, Attijariwafa Ventures and Almada Ventures, with participation from UM6P Ventures and First Circle Capital. The funding will be used to expand its network of corner...

Danish deeptech spin‑out Thiax announced it has secured an undisclosed investment from venture fund PSV Hafnium to accelerate development of its real‑time 3‑D X‑ray inspection system for polymer and composite parts. The funding will be used to ready the technology...

RevSpring, backed by Frazier Healthcare Partners, announced the acquisition of TrustCommerce, a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners, to build an end‑to‑end healthcare payment platform. The deal adds TrustCommerce’s enterprise gateway and EHR integrations to RevSpring’s patient engagement software, creating...

B2B SaaS platform Mojro announced a $3 million funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from 1Crowd and existing investors. The capital will be used to expand in the US and Southeast Asia and enhance its AI‑driven optimisation platform.
French family‑owned Nasta Pet Food announced the acquisition of Canada‑based FirstMate Pet Foods, expanding its North American manufacturing and commercial platform. The deal adds 54,000 tonnes of dry and 4,000 tonnes of wet pet‑food capacity, with combined revenue expected around €200 m.
Indian fashion brand Kiaasa Retail announced a Rs 70 crore fresh-issue IPO of 54.90 lakh shares priced between Rs 121-127 per share, opening for subscription on Monday, Feb 23 2026. The issue, with a 0% GMP, allocates 56.03% to retail...

Scale Microgrids, backed by EQT, announced the acquisition of Reload, a provider of advanced energy solutions. The deal was reported on February 23, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.

Hillhouse Investment announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Singapore‑based engineering services firm Quest Global through a mix of primary and secondary share purchases. The financial terms were not disclosed. Jefferies acted as exclusive financial adviser to Quest Global.
Aussie Broadband announced the acquisition of Nexgen from Infotrust for up to $50 million, with $44.1 million paid upfront and up to $5.9 million contingent on EBITDA targets. The deal adds about 6,000 SME customers and an AI product suite...
Astera Labs announced the acquisition of Pliops, a data center interconnect technology provider, to establish its first research and development center in Israel. The move aims to bolster Astera Labs' AI connectivity solutions and expand its global footprint. The financial...

Bharti Airtel and its promoter group Bharti Enterprises Ltd announced a ₹20,000 crore capital infusion into Airtel Money, the telecom operator’s newly‑licensed non‑bank financial company. The investment, split 70% from Bharti Airtel and 30% from Bharti Enterprises, is intended to fund...
Quantum Surgical announced the acquisition of NeuWave Medical, Inc., a leading microwave ablation device maker used in over 70% of top U.S. cancer centers. The deal creates Precision IO Group Inc., a new parent company that will house both businesses, aiming to democratize...
Cybersecurity specialist Bastion Security Group announced a merger with Melbourne‑based Astralas, adding deep technical expertise in security architecture and cloud consulting. The combined entity will have over 250 cybersecurity professionals across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its service portfolio for...
Arctic Wolf announced on Monday that it has acquired Sevco Security, a startup focused on exposure management, to enhance its Aurora platform’s vulnerability and exposure capabilities. Deal terms were not disclosed. The acquisition follows Arctic Wolf’s strategy of expanding its...

Danish AI startup Cernel announced a €4 million seed round led by Seed Capital, closing the round in four weeks to build foundational infrastructure for agentic commerce. The funding will help the company expand beyond the Nordics and scale its AI‑driven...

Gibraltar Industries, the parent of Terrasmart, announced the sale of its renewables electrical balance‑of‑systems (eBOS) business to a subsidiary of GameChange Energy for $70 million. The divestiture is the first step in a two‑step plan to align Gibraltar’s renewables assets with...

Remondo, an Israeli space startup, announced it has raised $20 million from private investors and Israeli government grants to develop its partial aperture imaging system (PAIS) for high‑resolution Earth observation from small satellites. Investors include 10D, Ace Capital Partners, 2i, Chartered...

Shanghai‑based Harbour BioMed announced a licence and equity agreement with Solstice Oncology, a venture‑backed clinical‑stage biotech. The partnership includes $50 million upfront, $5 million near‑term cash, over $50 million of equity and up to $1.1 billion in development, regulatory and commercial milestones, valuing the...
Global Assets Advisory LLC has increased its ownership stake in Apple Inc., acquiring additional shares of the technology giant. The transaction, announced on February 22, 2026, adds to the investor's position in Apple, though the deal value remains undisclosed.

Scatec announced it has reached financial close for a 190 MW solar power project in Romania, backed by a €34 million loan from the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The financing will enable construction of the...
Arohi Asset has exited its position in DoubleVerify by selling 1.7 million shares, generating $20.6 million in proceeds. The transaction reflects a secondary market sale of DoubleVerify stock.
A biotech investor has committed an additional $3 million to Krystal Biotech, boosting its capital as the company reports $389 million in revenue for 2025. The fresh funding is expected to support further development and growth initiatives.
High Note Wealth LLC announced the acquisition of shares in NVIDIA Corporation, marking a new stake in the leading AI chipmaker. The transaction was disclosed on February 22, 2026, though the deal value was not disclosed.
Aula Energy, the renewables arm of Macquarie, announced the acquisition of Lightsource bp’s five solar farms and associated battery storage options, totaling about 1 GW of operational PV capacity in Australia. The deal adds the first operating fleet for Aula in the...
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MTN announced plans to acquire the remaining 75.3% stake in IHS, gaining control of 28,700 towers across five African markets. The transaction is valued at US$2.2 billion in cash, split equally between IHS's balance sheet and MTN's own funds.
11:11 Systems announced the acquisition of Digital Sense, a Brisbane‑based cloud and managed services provider previously owned by Aussie Broadband. The deal, completed on 22 February 2026, expands 11:11’s presence in Australia and strengthens its VMware‑based cloud offerings. The acquisition...
Japan’s Itochu Corp announced it will raise its ownership in Hitachi Construction Machinery NV from 20.4% to 33.4%, aiming to accelerate the equipment maker’s expansion in key markets such as North America. The transaction, pending regulatory clearance by April 2026,...

Swarmer, a Ukrainian defense‑tech startup that builds autonomous drone software, filed for an initial public offering and announced that Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, will serve as its non‑executive chair. The filing was disclosed in early February 2026, marking the...

Monark Markets, a New York‑based fintech platform, announced $8.1 million in strategic financing led by F‑Prime with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners and BBAE Holdings. The capital will be used to expand its API‑first infrastructure, integrate with...

Bengaluru‑based ASM Technologies Ltd announced it will acquire a 20% stake in AI startup Myelin Foundry Private Limited for about ₹48 crore. The investment creates a strategic partnership to embed Myelin’s edge‑first AI stack into ASM’s manufacturing solutions across semiconductor, electronics,...

Univest, a SEBI‑registered advisory superapp, announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The capital will support its expansion into mutual fund advisory and broader wealth‑creation services.
Quantum Elements, a Los Angeles‑based quantum software startup, announced it has raised additional funding via a SAFE round, with participation from QDNL Participations, Quantacet, R‑Squared Ventures and Firgun Ventures. The capital will support development of its AI‑driven platform Constellation, which...
Exact Sciences Corp announced that over 99% of voting shares, representing about 67% of outstanding shares as of the Jan 9, 2026 record date, approved Abbott's proposed acquisition. The deal will pay $105 cash per share and is expected to close by...

The Real Brokerage announced that Bachman Realty Group, a 65‑agent Texas‑based team led by Tiffany and Greg Bachman, has joined the firm, expanding Real’s footprint across the Dallas‑Fort Worth and Houston metros. The move adds 65 agents and $245 million in 2025...

Candel Therapeutics announced a $100 million royalty financing agreement with RTW Investments to support the launch of its gene therapy Aglatimagene Besadenovec for localized prostate cancer. The deal grants RTW a capped, tiered royalty on U.S. net sales, contingent on...

Ukrainian defence tech firm MaXon Systems announced it has closed a new funding round, with investors including Greenflag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC and Big Defence. The round’s size was not disclosed. The capital will support development of its autonomous...

Chicago‑based LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology provider, announced a $47 million first‑close of a $135 million equity round at a $650 million pre‑money valuation. The round was led by IAG and Shell, with participation from Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, Mitsui and a grant...

Fintech firm Capitolis announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. Secured Financing Platform of 20 Gates Management. The acquisition, expected to close in the coming weeks, will add U.S. secured financing capabilities and client relationships to Capitolis’s...

Klassroom, an Indian edtech startup, has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI to launch an IPO on the Bombay Stock Exchange’s SME platform. The offering will include a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer‑for‑sale by existing...
Myelin Foundry, an AI startup, announced it has raised ₹48 crore in a funding round led by corporate investor ASM Technologies. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and market expansion.

Mexico‑based fintech EFEX announced an $8 million seed round to expand its global treasury and cross‑border payments platform. The round was co‑led by PayPal Ventures and Floodgate, with participation from Contour Venture Partners and Nido Ventures. The capital will be used...

AlayaCare Inc., a Montreal‑based provider of home and community care software, secured a $50 million growth‑capital facility from CIBC Innovation Banking. The funding will fuel the company's expansion and support strategic mergers and acquisitions. The partnership builds on a relationship dating...
San Diego‑based Ascent announced the close of its Series C round, raising $45 million to expand its education‑financing platform. The round was led by a global asset manager and will support growth of its leadership team and entry into new education verticals.
Photonic Inc., a quantum photonics company, announced a $180 million CAD investment from a group of investors, prompting the appointment of a new executive chair and board directors. The funding will accelerate product development and expand market presence, marking a...
SpatialChat announced the acquisition of Teemyco, a provider of AI-driven collaboration tools, to enhance its cloud‑based headquarters offering. The deal, disclosed on Feb. 20, 2026, will integrate Teemyco's AI capabilities into SpatialChat's platform, strengthening its position in the HRTech and...