Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Armstrong World Industries Acquires Eventscape to Expand Architectural Design and Fabrication Capabilities
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.
Airport Improvement Magazine
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Jump Secures $80M Series B Funding
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.
InvestmentNews – ETFs (tag)
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Suzuki Global Ventures Invests in Industrial Robotics Software Developer Linkwiz
Suzuki Motor, via its corporate venture arm Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV), has invested in Linkwiz, a developer of industrial robotics control software. The investment aims to accelerate digital transformation in Suzuki’s automotive manufacturing and expand Linkwiz’s technology across production stages....
Just Auto
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Elevation Point Takes Minority Stake in New Atlanta RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners
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,...
InvestmentNews – ETFs (tag)
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Tradeweb Makes Minority Investment in Kalshi, Launching Strategic Partnership
Tradeweb Markets Inc. announced a strategic partnership with prediction‑market platform Kalshi and disclosed a minority investment in the company. The collaboration will integrate Kalshi’s real‑time event data into Tradeweb’s electronic trading platform for institutional investors. The investment amount was not...
Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Karman Space & Defense Completes Acquisitions of Seeman Composites and MSC LLC
Karman Space & Defense announced the completion of its acquisitions of Seeman Composites and MSC LLC, creating a multi-domain company that supports critical space and defense subsystems. The deal expands Karman’s portfolio across maritime defense, hypersonics, missile defense, and space...
CompositesWorld
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Badge Secures $17.1M Funding to Turn Apple and Google Wallets Into Major Customer Interfaces
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...
Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Uber Invests $100M in EV Charging for Robotaxis
Uber announced a $100 million investment to build EV charging infrastructure for its robotaxi fleet, aiming to accelerate the rollout of autonomous electric vehicles. The funding will support the development of charging stations and related technology for the company's self-driving...
CleanTechnica
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Eli Lilly Pays $100M for Rights to CSL’s Clazakizumab
Eli Lilly announced it will pay $100 million to CSL Limited for the rights to the IL‑6‑blocking antibody clazakizumab, with CSL retaining rights for cardiovascular prevention in end‑stage kidney disease patients. The deal includes an upfront payment and potential milestone and...
MedCity News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Ssense Founders Approve Buyout as Transaction Closes
Luxury fashion e‑commerce platform Ssense announced that its founders have approved a buyout, finalising the transaction. The deal closed on February 18, 2026, marking a significant ownership change for the retailer.
The Business of Fashion (BoF)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Carrefour to Sell Romanian Unit to Paval Holding for €823M
Carrefour announced plans to sell its Romanian unit to Paval Holding for €823 million, as part of its strategic refocus on core markets. The deal was disclosed in a statement on Feb 18, 2026.
The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Nvidia Sells Its $155.8M Arm Stake
Nvidia filed with the SEC on Tuesday, offloading its 1.1 million shares in Arm valued at $155.8 million. The sale ends Nvidia’s minority stake in the British semiconductor firm, which it had held since 2023 after a failed $40 billion acquisition attempt. Arm’s...
CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Peptris Raises ₹70 Crore to Scale AI-Led Drug Discovery Pipeline
Peptris, an AI-driven drug discovery startup, announced a fresh funding round of ₹70 crore to expand its pipeline and accelerate preclinical programs. The capital will be used to scale its AI-led platform and advance its drug discovery efforts. The raise...
Inc42
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Hook Raises $10M Series A Led by Khosla Ventures
Social music‑remixing startup Hook announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Waverley Capital, Point72 Ventures and Imaginary Ventures. The capital will fund the launch of an Android app, new community‑driven features and expanded video...
Music Ally
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Take2 Secures $14M Funding to Accelerate AI-Powered Healthcare Hiring
Take2 announced a $14 million fundraising round to expand its AI-driven platform for healthcare recruitment. The capital will be used to enhance product development and scale hiring solutions for the healthcare sector.
HRTech Cube
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Zypp Electric Raises Rs 55.4 Crore ($6.5M) in Series C Funding Round
B2B delivery and shared mobility startup Zypp Electric announced it is raising Rs 55.4 crore (≈$6.5 million) in an ongoing Series C round from 16 investors. The funding follows prior capital of $76.5 million, with ENEOS Group previously acting as lead investor, and will support...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
OpenAI to Acquire OpenClaw From Founder Peter Steinberger
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger announced last Friday that he will sell the OpenClaw AI agent platform to OpenAI and join the company. The acquisition, disclosed in a recent interview, expands OpenAI's capabilities in autonomous AI agents. Financial terms were not...
Fast Company
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Marcura Acquires Shipdem to Deepen Tanker Claims Capabilities
Dubai-based maritime tech firm Marcura announced the acquisition of UK-based chemical tanker demurrage specialist Shipdem from its parent Casper Shipping. The deal expands Marcura’s claims management offering, adding a fully managed service model to complement its existing self‑service technology. Financial...
Splash 247
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Armstrong to Acquire Massillon Cable TV in Undisclosed Deal
Armstrong, a Pennsylvania‑based telecommunications operator, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio‑based Massillon Cable TV, expanding its footprint in Ohio and West Virginia. The mid‑February 2026 announcement adds over 96,000 passings to Armstrong’s network, with financial terms undisclosed and...
Cord Cutters News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Qualcomm Announces $150M Investment in Indian AI Startups
Qualcomm has announced a $150 million investment fund targeting Indian artificial intelligence startups. The initiative aims to support AI innovation in India and strengthen Qualcomm's presence in the region.
Inc42
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Heron Power Secures $140M Series B Funding to Modernize Electrical Transformers
Heron Power, a solid‑state transformer startup founded by former Tesla engineer Drew Baglino, announced a $140 million Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism Fund and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The capital will fund a new factory to produce 40 GW of...
Canary Media – Buildings
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs to Accelerate Spatial AI
Autodesk announced a $200 million strategic investment in World Labs, a spatial intelligence AI startup, as part of a $1 billion funding round that also includes Nvidia and AMD. The deal gives Autodesk an advisory role and deep collaboration on 3D...
AEC Magazine
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vectorworks Acquires iPad App Developer Morpholio
Vectorworks, a leading desktop CAD and BIM platform, announced it has acquired Morpholio, the creator of iPad sketching apps Trace, Board and Journal. The acquisition brings Morpholio's subscription‑based iOS tools under Vectorworks' umbrella, potentially enhancing its design workflow and AI...
AEC Magazine
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Thrive Capital Raises $10B in New Fundraising From LPs
Thrive Capital announced a $10 billion fundraising, attracting endowments, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The capital will back its late‑stage growth and AI‑focused portfolio, signaling renewed LP appetite for venture investments and setting the stage for future IPOs of its...
Ventureburn
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
MJP Associates Inc. Invests $578,000 in Applied Materials
MJP Associates Inc., via its ADV unit, announced a $578,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc., the semiconductor equipment leader, on February 18, 2026.
DefenseWorld/DW
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Minitab Acquires Effex Optimization Platform to Boost DOE Capabilities
Minitab announced it has acquired the Effex optimization platform, a design‑of‑experiments and optimization tool. The deal adds AI‑driven DOE and cloud‑based optimization to Minitab’s suite, strengthening its offering for manufacturers and other data‑driven organizations.
Metrology News
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Sun Investment Group Secures €32.5M Debt Financing From NORD/LB for 59MW Polish Solar Portfolio
Sun Investment Group has secured a €32.5 million debt financing package from NORD/LB, with Capcora as financial adviser, to develop 32 solar farms totaling 59 MW in Poland. The farms are slated for operation in 2026‑2027 and will benefit from...
reNEWS
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Ineffable Intelligence Raises $1bn Seed Round Led by Sequoia Capital
Former DeepMind scientist David Silver is raising $1bn for his new AI lab Ineffable Intelligence, valuing the company at $4bn. The seed round is led by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia, Google and Microsoft reportedly considering participation.
Sifted
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vestwell Secures $385M Series E Funding, Valuation Hits $2B
Vestwell, a retirement platform, announced a $385 million Series E financing that lifts its valuation to $2 billion. The new capital will support product development and expansion of its market presence.
WealthManagement.com – ETFs
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Truboard Partners Raises $2.2M in Funding Round Led by Earth Fund
Asset performance platform Truboard Partners secured Rs 20 crore ($2.2 million) in a new funding round led by Earth Fund, a sustainability‑focused VC. The Mumbai‑based AI‑driven SaaS will use the capital to strengthen its product foundation and scale across real‑estate and clean‑energy assets.
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
OSS Ventures Secures €40M First Close for €75M Industrial Software Fund
Paris‑based venture studio OSS Ventures announced the first close of €40 million for its new €75 million fund aimed at follow‑on financing for industrial software startups it builds. The round was led by Decathlon Pulse and Teknor Apex, with participation from 1st Kind...
EU-Startups
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Statiq Raises $18M in Equity‑debt Round Led by Tenacity Ventures
India’s EV‑charging network provider Statiq announced a new $18 million funding round, led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures and RCD Holdings. The mixed equity‑debt round will fund expansion of its charging infrastructure across Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 cities...
ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Aliro Raises $15M in Oversubscribed Funding Round
Aliro announced a $15 million oversubscribed funding round led by Gutbrain Ventures, with participation from Cisco Investments, Argon Ventures, and Wonderstone Ventures, the corporate VC of Murata. The capital will support expanded deployments and ecosystem partnerships for its physics‑based network...
HPCwire
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Araxi to Acquire Pay@ for R1bn in Cash
JSE-listed payment solutions provider Araxi announced it will acquire B2B payment solutions company Pay@ in a cash deal worth R1bn. The transaction will be funded with R200 million in cash and R800 million in senior debt, giving Araxi full South...
ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Amplitude Acquires AI-Native Marketing Analytics Startup InfiniGrow
Amplitude Inc announced the acquisition of InfiniGrow, an AI-native marketing analytics startup, to strengthen its platform with AI engineering talent and better connect marketing spend to revenue impact. The deal was disclosed during Amplitude's Q4 2025 earnings call on February...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
HotDoc Sold to Potentia in $250M-$300M Majority Stake Acquisition
Australian health‑tech platform HotDoc has been acquired by private‑equity firm Potentia, which led a bid for a majority stake. The deal, valued between $250 million and $300 million, also brings health‑tech investor Acclivis Group and long‑term backer Airtree into the ownership group....
SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Cogent Security Secures $42M Funding to Expand AI-Powered Vulnerability Remediation
Cogent Security announced a $42 million fundraising round to scale its AI agents for enterprise vulnerability remediation. The capital will be used to enhance its AI-driven security platform and accelerate market adoption.
SiliconANGLE (sitewide)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Intel Completes $5.0 Billion Share Sale to Nvidia
Intel announced the completion of a $5.0 billion sale of its common stock to Nvidia, strengthening its balance sheet and strategic flexibility. The transaction, disclosed in Intel’s Q4 2025 financial results, marks a major corporate investment by Nvidia in the chipmaker.
StorageNewsletter
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Superloop Acquires Lynham Networks for $165M
Australian ISP Superloop announced it will acquire Lynham Networks, the parent of Lightning Broadband, for $165 million in cash. The acquisition adds roughly 54,000 FTTP lots to Superloop’s smart‑communities portfolio, expanding its wholesale fibre network across multiple states. The deal is...
ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Firecell and Accelleran Unite in €7.9M-backed Merger to Simplify Private 5G Networks
Firecell and Accelleran announced a merger backed by €7.9 million to simplify private 5G networks for enterprises. The deal combines Firecell's network orchestration platform with Accelleran's hardware solutions, creating a unified offering for private 5G deployments. The merger is funded by...
Tech.eu
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Brazilian Fintech Listo Secures $190M via FIDC From Itaú BBA and UBS BB
Brazilian fintech Listo announced a $190 million raise through a Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC) backed by Itaú BBA and UBS BB. The funding will support product expansion and operations as the company aims to double its size over the next two years....
LatamList
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Humain Invests $3B in xAI, Becoming a Significant Minority Shareholder
Saudi-backed AI firm Humain has invested $3 billion in xAI, taking a significant minority stake. The investment was announced just before SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, marking a major corporate funding round for the startup.
Techmeme
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
MicroAlign Secures €2.5M EIC Accelerator Grant and Equity Investment
MicroAlign announced it has received a €2.5 million accelerator grant and equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to industrialize high‑precision quantum fiber arrays, moving from pilot‑scale to high‑volume production. The funding will support the company’s roadmap to address bottlenecks...
Quantum Computing Report
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Pryor Field Airport Authority to Acquire Private Hangar to Expand MRO Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000‑sq‑ft hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport, planning to lease it to FTair, LLC for expanded aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal aims to create jobs,...
Airport Improvement Magazine
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Korsana Raises $150M in Series A to Develop Next‑gen Alzheimer’s Antibody
Korsana, a biotech focused on Alzheimer’s disease, announced a $150 million Series A funding round to advance its next‑generation amyloid‑targeting antibody. The capital will fund clinical development and expansion of its pipeline. Investor identities were not disclosed.
BioSpace
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Dexters Acquires Tatlers Estate Agency to Expand London Footprint
Dexters has completed the acquisition of Tatlers, a long‑standing London estate agency, adding three high‑street offices to its portfolio. The deal comes ahead of a leadership transition as CEO Andy Shepherd prepares to hand over to Ash Kashyap. No financial...
Property Industry Eye – Technology (UK)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Colliers Acquires Ayesa to Expand Engineering Services
US‑based real‑estate services firm Colliers announced the acquisition of Spanish engineering and urban‑planning company Ayesa. The deal adds over 3,000 staff to Colliers, boosting its capabilities in engineering, landscape design, and infrastructure consulting for government and private clients. Financial terms...
The Fifth Estate
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Mondra Acquires Inoqo in Strategic Merger to Boost Sustainability Intelligence
London-based AI-powered supply chain platform Mondra announced a strategic merger with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo, forming a unified global entity focused on decarbonising the food system. The combined company will operate under the Mondra brand, with inoqo’s founder Markus Linder...
EU-Startups
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Extens Dental Software Services Portco Orthalis Makes Add‑on Acquisition
Extens’ dental software services portfolio company Orthalis announced an add‑on acquisition, expanding its product suite. The target company and deal value were not disclosed.
PE Hub
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Efficient Computer Secures $60M Funding to Extend AI Device Battery Life
Efficient Computer announced a $60 million fundraising round to support its technology that enables AI devices to operate for months without recharging. The capital will be used to scale production and further develop its low-power AI hardware solutions.
SiliconANGLE (sitewide)