
Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management announced the acquisition of Nashville‑based boutique firm Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music industry business management and tax advisory specialist. The deal expands Ground Control’s capabilities in touring, royalties, and music revenue, adding about 65 employees and marking its first acquisition outside California. The transaction was finalized in February 2026.
Siriuspoint Ltd announced that its A&H MGA, IMG, will acquire travel assistance provider Assist America and travel insurance platform World Nomads. The deals are expected to add $4‑5 million of annual EBITDA each after integration in 2026. No financial terms were...

Freeform Future Corp., a startup that builds custom 3D metal printers, announced a $67 million funding round. Investors include Nvidia’s NVentures, Boeing’s AE Ventures, Founders Fund, Apandion, Linse Capital, Threshold Ventures and Two Sigma Ventures. The capital will fund upgrades to...

eBay, through its venture arm eBay Ventures, announced a strategic investment in UK open banking fintech TrueLayer on Feb 19, 2026. The deal adds eBay to TrueLayer’s existing backers Stripe, Tiger Global, Tencent and Temasek, though the amount was not...
StockGro announced a $15 million fundraising round led by Saudi insurer Tawuniya. The capital will support the company's growth plans.
Epic Games announced the acquisition of a company that specializes in creating 3D human avatars. The deal, disclosed on Feb. 19, 2026, expands Epic's capabilities in immersive gaming and virtual experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Morgan Stanley has closed a $220 million consumer loans transaction, marking a significant financing deal in the asset-backed finance space. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, involves the issuance of consumer loan assets and reflects ongoing demand for structured...
Integrated Pension Services announced the acquisition of BDS Consulting to deepen its workplace retirement capabilities. The deal, reported on Feb. 19, 2026, expands IPS's service offerings for corporate pension plans.

UAS traffic management provider Unifly announced the acquisition of Swiss‑based SORA Consulting, a specialist advisory firm for advanced drone operations. The deal integrates SORA Consulting into Unifly Consulting, bolstering Unifly’s regulatory expertise and local presence across Switzerland and the DACH...
A cloud startup has secured a $300 million loan, using AMD's AI chips as collateral for a new datacenter in Ohio. The loan will fund the deployment of AMD's AI hardware in the startup's cloud services, highlighting the growing use...
Armstrong World Industries announced the acquisition of Eventscape, Inc., a design and fabrication firm known for complex architectural environments. The deal enhances Armstrong’s custom design and fabrication capabilities across interior and exterior architectural applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Flinn announced a $20 million fundraising round to accelerate development of artificial intelligence tools for product lifecycle management in the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors. The capital will be used to build AI-driven solutions that streamline design, compliance, and market launch...

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will guarantee a $300 million loan to cloud startup Crusoe to fund the purchase and deployment of AMD AI chips. The loan, structured with Goldman Sachs, aims to support Crusoe's AI infrastructure rollout.
Marvell Technology announced the completion of its acquisition of XConn Technologies, marking a strategic move to enhance its product offerings. The deal, reported on Feb. 19, 2026, underscores Marvell's focus on expanding its technology portfolio.

Elevation Point has acquired a minority stake in the newly formed Atlanta‑based RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners, a breakaway team that managed about $1.3 billion at UBS Private Wealth Management. The investment gives Hampton Bluff access to Elevation Point’s operational, investment‑banking,...
SUSE, the open‑source enterprise software company, announced it has acquired Losant, a low‑code IoT application enablement platform. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the acquisition is expected to enhance SUSE’s edge computing and IoT offerings for enterprise...

CACI UK announced the acquisition of Datalynx, a specialist in data and cloud migration services for the public sector. The deal expands CACI's capabilities in handling sensitive government data and strengthens its position in the UK public sector market.

Adronite Inc., an AI‑powered software intelligence platform, announced a $5 million Series A round led by Gatemore Capital Management to scale its codebase intelligence product. The funding will support further development and enterprise deployments, emphasizing security‑first, on‑premises options.
Asgard Alcobev, formerly Banganga Paper Industries, completed the acquisition of a 78.9% stake in CMJ Breweries, a contract brewing facility in Northeast India, making it a subsidiary. The deal expands Asgard Alcobev's footprint in the alcoholic‑beverages market and supports its...
Japanese trading house Itochu Corp has announced that it has taken a minority stake in Bookoff, a leading used‑book retailer in Japan. The investment marks Itochu's strategic move into the secondhand book market, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Net at Work, a solution provider and managed services provider for SMBs, announced the acquisition of OnPar Technologies this week, expanding its platform and customer base. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition aligns with Net at Work’s...

Iron‑flow battery maker ESS Tech Inc announced it has acquired the intellectual property and assets of German iron‑salt battery developer VoltStorage GmbH. The deal adds VoltStorage’s patents, technology and personnel to ESS’s portfolio, strengthening its long‑duration energy storage offerings for...
Fintech startup Jump announced a fresh $80 million Series B round, aimed at accelerating its product development and market expansion. The funding was disclosed on Feb 19, 2026, bolstering the company's growth trajectory.
Rank One Computing (ROC) priced its Nasdaq IPO at $6.00 per share, increasing the offering to 4 million shares and raising $24 million on Feb 19, 2026. The Benchmark Company acted as sole book‑runner, and the shares opened at $6.30 on Feb 20, 2026, marking a...
Swiss-based Terralayr announced the full acquisition of German battery developer BBD, consolidating its development platform and expertise in utility‑scale storage. The deal adds a pipeline of over 1 GW and expands Terralayr’s operational capacity in Germany, bringing the combined portfolio to...
GIVA announced an extended Series C financing round that raised $12 million. The new capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence. Details on participating investors were not disclosed.

Clear Angle Studios announced the acquisition of DI4D's facial imaging technology and intellectual property, integrating its processing tools into Clear Angle's global capture network and the newly launched TopoTrack service. Terms were not disclosed. The deal aims to strengthen performance...
ESS Inc., a leading energy storage company, announced the acquisition of additional iron‑flow battery intellectual property to strengthen its technology portfolio. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, expands ESS’s capabilities in iron‑flow battery solutions, though financial terms were not...

The Riverside Company's portfolio firm Impact XM announced the acquisition of Jack Morton from Omnicom, creating a leading global experiential marketing agency. The combined entity will operate under the Jack Morton name, expanding its reach across 20 offices worldwide.
Pluto Mobility announced a $2 million seed round on Feb 19, 2026, to fund the development and expansion of its mobility platform.

Bedrock Platform announced on Feb 19, 2026 the close of its seed‑extension round, led by First Party Capital with Aperiam Ventures joining as a co‑investor. The undisclosed amount will fund product innovation, US go‑to‑market expansion, and deeper ad‑tech partnerships, adding...
German asset manager KGAL announced an investment in the Bremen repower renewable energy project. The deal, reported on Feb 19, 2026, marks KGAL's strategic move into the German clean energy market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Flexible agentic marketing startup Kana Intelligence announced a $15 million seed round to accelerate its AI-driven marketing platform. The funding will support product development, talent acquisition, and go‑to‑market expansion.
Deere & Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Tenna, a provider of mixed‑fleet job‑site management and workflow automation software. The deal broadens John Deere’s digital offerings for construction and agriculture customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.

London-based Stacks Technologies B.V. announced a $23 million Series A round led by Lightspeed, with participation from General Catalyst, EQT Ventures and S16VC. The funding will accelerate the startup’s AI‑driven finance automation platform that helps enterprises streamline accounting, month‑close and reconciliation processes....
AI startup Agaton announced a $10 million funding round to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-driven platform for sales teams. The capital will be used to enhance product features, hire talent, and broaden market reach.

Foundry announced the acquisition of Griptape, an enterprise‑grade AI orchestration platform used by leading production studios. The deal will see Griptape integrated into Foundry’s product portfolio, including Nuke, to enhance AI capabilities for VFX and animation pipelines.
Tembo, a fintech platform focused on savings and mortgage solutions, announced it has secured more than £15 million in funding to expand its product offerings. The capital will be used to accelerate development and growth of its services.
Johnson Controls announced an agreement to acquire Boston‑based Alloy Enterprises, a provider of liquid‑cooling thermal‑management platforms for high‑performance data centers and mission‑critical industrial applications. The undisclosed‑value transaction is expected to close in Johnson Controls’ third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026, expanding...
Innovia Consulting, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central consulting firm, announced the acquisition of two specialized Microsoft partners, 365Vertical and 365 Cannabis. The deal expands Innovia's industry‑specific ERP capabilities across cannabis, agriculture, and manufacturing, enhancing its nationwide presence and compliance...
Altesa BioSciences announced a $75 million Series B financing round, bolstering its pipeline in the biotech sector. The new capital will support the company's research and development initiatives and accelerate growth.

Kubota Corporation led a €6.5 million pre‑Series B investment round in Norwegian AgTech startup Kilter AS, developer of the autonomous AX‑1 spot‑spraying robot. Existing investors SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic and Nufarm also participated, and the funding will support Kilter’s international expansion.
Compa announced a $35 million Series B round to expand its AI-powered compensation intelligence platform for large enterprises. The funding will support product development, integration with HR and ERP systems, and scaling of its real-time compensation data network.

Venture capital firm Frist Cressey Ventures announced the closing of its oversubscribed $425 million Fund IV, bringing its assets under management to nearly $1 billion. The new fund will expand the firm’s platform and founder‑support capabilities, focusing on early‑stage healthcare technology companies.
Altesa announced a $75 million fundraising round to develop its oral respiratory medication. The capital will support further clinical development and commercialization efforts.

Independent publisher Lyrical Games announced a full‑financing publishing agreement with The Chinese Room, the studio behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Under the deal, Lyrical Games will provide complete financing, strategic production support and go‑to‑market...
Badge, a startup aiming to make Apple and Google Wallets the primary customer interface, announced a $17.1 million funding round on Feb 19, 2026. The capital will be used to expand its platform and accelerate merchant adoption. Investor details were...
AI employee‑agent platform Reload announced a $2.275 million funding round to develop a shared‑memory feature for its AI agents. The capital will support product development and the launch of its AI employee offering.
W. L. Gore & Associates, the materials‑science company, has finalized its acquisition of Conformal Medical, the developer of the CLAAS AcuFORM left atrial appendage occlusion system. Financial terms were not disclosed. Conformal Medical becomes a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gore, continuing...
New York-based fintech startup Avantos announced a $25 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and product development. The round marks a significant milestone for the company as it expands its AI-driven financial services platform.