Venture Capital Deals and Investments

Zypp Electric Raises Rs 55.4 Crore ($6.5M) in Series C Funding Round
DealsFeb 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...

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MicroAlign Secures €2.5M EIC Accelerator Grant and Equity Investment
DealsFeb 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...

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Gridiron Capital Launches Fund VI Targeting $2.5bn
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Gridiron Capital Launches Fund VI Targeting $2.5bn

Gridiron Capital announced the launch of its sixth flagship fund, Fund VI, with a target size of $2.5bn, up from the $2.1bn raised by its predecessor in 2023. The fund aims to continue the firm's mid-market buyout strategy.

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Statiq Raises $18M in Equity‑debt Round Led by Tenacity Ventures
DealsFeb 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...

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Zero Homes Secures $16.8M Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Zero Homes Secures $16.8M Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures

Denver‑based Zero Homes raised $16.8 million in a Series A round to expand its digital platform for residential electrification. The round was led by Prelude Ventures with participation from SJF Ventures, Watsco Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, Overture VC and FJ Labs. The...

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Hook Raises $10M Series A Led by Khosla Ventures
DealsFeb 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...

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Korsana Raises $150M in Series A to Develop Next‑gen Alzheimer’s Antibody
DealsFeb 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.

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Synchrony Medical Raises $5M to Commercialize LibAirty Airway Clearance System
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Synchrony Medical Raises $5M to Commercialize LibAirty Airway Clearance System

Synchrony Medical announced a $5 million fundraising round to fund the commercialization of its LibAirty airway clearance system. The capital will be used to scale production, pursue regulatory approvals, and expand market reach. The round marks a significant step in...

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IBM Ventures Invests in SQK and QodeX Quantum for Specialized Software Development
DealsFeb 18, 2026

IBM Ventures Invests in SQK and QodeX Quantum for Specialized Software Development

IBM Ventures announced new investments in early‑stage quantum software startups SQK and QodeX Quantum, supporting SQK's hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms for medical imaging and QodeX's quantum‑native AI platform. The undisclosed funding aims to accelerate the quantum software ecosystem and give the...

Quantum Computing Report
Payra Secures $15M Series A Funding
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Payra Secures $15M Series A Funding

Payra announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A round, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The new capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence.

VC News Daily
DG Matrix Raises $60M Series A Led by Engine Ventures
DealsFeb 18, 2026

DG Matrix Raises $60M Series A Led by Engine Ventures

DG Matrix, a solid‑state transformer startup, announced a $60 million Series A round led by Engine Ventures, with participation from ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Helios Climate Ventures, MCJ and Piedmont Capital. The funding will...

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Qualcomm Ventures Launches $150M AI Fund for Indian Startups
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Qualcomm Ventures Launches $150M AI Fund for Indian Startups

Qualcomm Ventures, the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, announced a $150 million strategic AI venture fund to support AI startups in India. The fund will be operated by Qualcomm Ventures and aims to accelerate AI innovation in the Indian market.

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CompPair Secures Growth-Stage Funding to Accelerate Commercial Execution
DealsFeb 18, 2026

CompPair Secures Growth-Stage Funding to Accelerate Commercial Execution

CompPair announced a new growth-stage funding round led by existing shareholders and joined by strategic investors, including the venture capital arm of Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). The undisclosed capital will be used to scale production, reinforce operations, and accelerate market deployment...

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Thrive Capital Raises $10B in New Fundraising From LPs
DealsFeb 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...

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Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs to Accelerate Spatial AI
DealsFeb 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...

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Udtara Ventures Announces Rs 250 Cr Growth Fund
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Udtara Ventures Announces Rs 250 Cr Growth Fund

Udtara Ventures, a venture capital firm, announced the launch of a new growth-stage fund of Rs 250 crore. The fund will target high‑potential startups across various sectors. The announcement was made on Feb 18, 2026.

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Peptris Raises ₹70 Crore to Scale AI-Led Drug Discovery Pipeline
DealsFeb 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...

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Elumn8 Medical Secures Series C Funding in Initial Close
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Elumn8 Medical Secures Series C Funding in Initial Close

Elumn8 Medical announced the initial close of its Series C financing round, marking a new growth phase for the medical technology firm. Details on the amount raised and participating investors were not disclosed.

VC News Daily
Tencent's TiMi Studio Group Invests in Wildlight Entertainment
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Tencent's TiMi Studio Group Invests in Wildlight Entertainment

Tencent's TiMi Studio Group, the mobile gaming arm of Tencent, has reportedly provided funding to Wildlight Entertainment, a developer under Highguard. The strategic investment aims to support Wildlight's upcoming projects and strengthen Tencent's presence in the gaming ecosystem.

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Agile Space Industries Secures $17M Series A Funding
DealsFeb 18, 2026

Agile Space Industries Secures $17M Series A Funding

Agile Space Industries announced a $17 million Series A round led by Caruso Ventures and Howdy Partners, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, Denver Ventures and Cortado Ventures. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to about $40 million...

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British Startup Toyo Raises €3.6M Seed Round to Develop Secure AI Agents for Non‑technical Founders
DealsFeb 17, 2026

British Startup Toyo Raises €3.6M Seed Round to Develop Secure AI Agents for Non‑technical Founders

London‑based AI agent startup Toyo announced a €3.6 million ($4.3 million) Seed round to fund product development and secure infrastructure. The round was led by Frontline Ventures with participation from iNovia Capital, Tiny Supercomputer and angels from Amazon, Microsoft and Cloudflare. The...

EU-Startups
VulnCheck Secures $25M Series B Funding Led by Sorenson Capital
DealsFeb 17, 2026

VulnCheck Secures $25M Series B Funding Led by Sorenson Capital

VulnCheck, a Lexington, MA-based exploit intelligence startup, announced a $25 million Series B round. The round was led by Sorenson Capital with participation from National Grid Partners, Ten Eleven Ventures, and In‑Q‑Tel. The funding will accelerate the company's mission to deliver real‑time...

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Utility Global Secures $100M Series D Funding to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Utility Global Secures $100M Series D Funding to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization

Utility Global announced a $100 million Series D financing round led by Ara Partners and APG Asset Management. The capital will fund the deployment of its H2Gen® technology for large‑scale hydrogen production and decarbonization across hard‑to‑abate industrial sectors.

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NANDO Raises €3.3M in Growth-Stage Funding to Scale AI-Driven Waste Optimisation
DealsFeb 17, 2026

NANDO Raises €3.3M in Growth-Stage Funding to Scale AI-Driven Waste Optimisation

Italian AI startup NANDO announced the closing of a €3.3 million capital increase to expand its waste monitoring platform. The round was led by MAIA Ventures and CDP Venture Capital, with participation from Piemonte Next Fund, Club degli Investitori, La4G and...

EU-Startups
Braintrust Raises $80M Series B to Become AI Observability Layer
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Braintrust Raises $80M Series B to Become AI Observability Layer

AI-native observability startup Braintrust Data Inc. announced a $80 million Series B round led by Iconiq, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Basecase Capital and angel investor Elad Gil. The funding values the company at $800 million and will be used to expand...

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Tencent Reportedly Provides Undisclosed Funding to Highguard
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Tencent Reportedly Provides Undisclosed Funding to Highguard

Highguard, the developer behind the upcoming game Wildlight, has reportedly secured funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent. The investment, whose amount remains undisclosed, is expected to support server costs and recent layoffs, shedding light on the previously mysterious financing.

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Runway Secures $315M in Series E Funding
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Runway Secures $315M in Series E Funding

Runway announced a $315 million Series E funding round, its latest capital raise. The new funding will fuel the company's growth and product development.

VC News Daily
Stake Raises $31M Series B Led by Emirates NBD
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Stake Raises $31M Series B Led by Emirates NBD

UAE-based proptech platform Stake announced the close of a $31 million Series B round, led by Emirates NBD. The round also included Mubadala Investment Company’s MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH...

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Intrinsic Foundries Secures Rs 12 Cr Seed Funding Led by Transition VC
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Intrinsic Foundries Secures Rs 12 Cr Seed Funding Led by Transition VC

Intrinsic Foundries, a carbon‑to‑value biomanufacturing startup, announced a seed round of Rs 12 crore (≈$1.4 million) led by Transition VC. The capital will fund industrial pilots, research expansion, IP filing, and the creation of a US entity to support global market development.

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Seek's VC Fund to Divest Remaining Stake in Employment Hero
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Seek's VC Fund to Divest Remaining Stake in Employment Hero

Seek's venture arm announced the sale of its remaining stake in HR software platform Employment Hero as part of its half‑year results, ending an eight‑year partnership. The divestment follows a prior $95 million stake sale to KKR and a resolved Federal...

Startup Daily (ANZ)
Mynt Secures $30M Fuse Financing to Expand MSME Support
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Mynt Secures $30M Fuse Financing to Expand MSME Support

Mynt announced a $30 million Fuse Financing round to scale its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The new capital will be used to expand its platform, enhance product offerings, and accelerate growth across its fintech services.

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Daffodil Health Secures $16.3M Series A Funding
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Daffodil Health Secures $16.3M Series A Funding

Daffodil Health announced a $16.3 million Series A round to accelerate its health technology platform. The funding will support product development and market expansion.

FinSMEs
SurrealDB Raises $23M in Additional Series A Funding
DealsFeb 17, 2026

SurrealDB Raises $23M in Additional Series A Funding

SurrealDB announced an additional $23 million in Series A financing to accelerate development of its real-time database platform. The new capital expands its Series A total and includes participation from existing and new investors, supporting further product and market expansion.

FinSMEs
Seasats Raises $20M Series A Funding
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Seasats Raises $20M Series A Funding

Seasats, a developer of small uncrewed surface vehicles, announced the close of a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, Dorado Group...

VC News Daily
Caterpillar VC Invests in ElevenEs to Build 1 GWh LFP Cell Factory in Serbia
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Caterpillar VC Invests in ElevenEs to Build 1 GWh LFP Cell Factory in Serbia

Caterpillar’s venture capital arm announced an investment in Serbian battery startup ElevenEs, which is constructing a 1 GWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate cell factory in Serbia. The funding will support the company’s expansion in the energy storage market.

Energy Storage News
Evaro Secures $25M Series A Funding Led by AlbionVC
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Evaro Secures $25M Series A Funding Led by AlbionVC

Evaro, an NHS‑licensed digital health platform, raised $25 million in a Series A round led by AlbionVC with participation from Simplyhealth Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, Cornerstone VC and BBI. The funding will accelerate its healthcare‑as‑a‑service model across consumer brands, healthcare organisations and employers.

Health Tech Digital (UK)
Demoboost Raises €2.8M in Seed Round Led by Digital Ocean Ventures and RIO
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Demoboost Raises €2.8M in Seed Round Led by Digital Ocean Ventures and RIO

Demoboost, a Warsaw‑based platform that turns product demos into revenue intelligence, announced a €2.8 million funding round co‑led by Digital Ocean Ventures and Rafał Brzoska’s family office RIO, with participation from B‑Value. The capital will be used to accelerate AI‑driven demo creation,...

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QuadSci Raises $8M in Series A Funding
DealsFeb 17, 2026

QuadSci Raises $8M in Series A Funding

QuadSci announced a Series A financing round of $8 million, marking its latest capital raise. The round was reported on February 17, 2026.

FinSMEs
Certivo Secures $4M Seed Funding Round
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Certivo Secures $4M Seed Funding Round

Certivo announced a $4 million seed round, marking its latest fundraising effort. The round was closed on February 17, 2026, and aims to support the company's growth initiatives.

FinSMEs
GelMEDIX Secures $13M Seed Funding to Accelerate HealthTech Platform
DealsFeb 17, 2026

GelMEDIX Secures $13M Seed Funding to Accelerate HealthTech Platform

GelMEDIX, a health technology startup, announced a $13 million seed round on February 17, 2026. The funding will be used to advance its platform development and expand market reach.

FinSMEs
Codoxo Secures $35M Series C Led by CVS Health Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Payment Integrity
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Codoxo Secures $35M Series C Led by CVS Health Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Payment Integrity

Codoxo announced a $35 million Series C funding round led by CVS Health Ventures, with participation from Echo Health Ventures and existing investors. The capital will accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven payment integrity platform across U.S. healthcare payers, enhancing fraud detection...

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Autosana Raises $3.2M in Funding
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Autosana Raises $3.2M in Funding

Autosana announced a new funding round, raising $3.2 million. The round's investors and stage were not disclosed in the article. The announcement was made on February 17, 2026.

FinSMEs
Dataro Secures $14.28M Series A Funding Led by Blueprint Equity
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Dataro Secures $14.28M Series A Funding Led by Blueprint Equity

AI fundraising platform Dataro announced a $14.28 million Series A round led by Blueprint Equity, aimed at expanding its operations in the United States and other markets. The funding will support product development, sales, and marketing to help nonprofits leverage...

Just AI News
Dragonfly Raises $650M for New Crypto Fund Amid Bear Market
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Dragonfly Raises $650M for New Crypto Fund Amid Bear Market

Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly announced it has raised $650 million for its latest fund, despite a challenging bear market for digital assets. The capital will be used to back early‑stage crypto and Web3 startups, underscoring continued investor appetite for...

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Nomagic Raises $10M Series B Extension Led by Cogito Capital Partners
DealsFeb 17, 2026

Nomagic Raises $10M Series B Extension Led by Cogito Capital Partners

Poland-based warehouse robotics company Nomagic announced a $10 million Series B extension round led by Cogito Capital Partners, bringing its total funding to over $84 million. The new capital will accelerate commercial growth in the U.S. and further development of its AI-driven Shoebox...

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British Business Bank Commits £45m as Cornerstone Investment in Redrice Ventures’ New Fund
DealsFeb 17, 2026

British Business Bank Commits £45m as Cornerstone Investment in Redrice Ventures’ New Fund

British Business Bank has made a £45 million cornerstone commitment to Redrice Ventures’ fund, which aims to raise £75 million to back purpose‑driven consumer brands and B2B technology. The investment is part of the bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme to boost early‑stage...

UKTN (UK Tech News)
Xyall Raises €7.6M From Capricorn Partners-Led Consortium to Expand Automated Tissue Dissection Platform Globally
DealsFeb 16, 2026

Xyall Raises €7.6M From Capricorn Partners-Led Consortium to Expand Automated Tissue Dissection Platform Globally

Eindhoven‑based MedTech startup Xyall announced it has raised €7.6 million from a consortium led by Capricorn Partners’ Capricorn Healthtech Fund II, alongside existing backers Sioux Technologies, Brabant Development Agency and Health Investment Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate the global...

EU-Startups
UK Healthtech Startup Nul Secures $1M Seed Round Led by Dmg Ventures and BYVP
DealsFeb 16, 2026

UK Healthtech Startup Nul Secures $1M Seed Round Led by Dmg Ventures and BYVP

Nul, a UK‑based healthtech startup focused on alcohol reduction, announced a $1 million seed funding round. The round was led by dmg ventures and BYVP, with participation from a group of angel investors, and will fund the company’s UK commercial launch...

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Skygen.AI Secures $7M Seed Funding as It Steps Out of Stealth
DealsFeb 16, 2026

Skygen.AI Secures $7M Seed Funding as It Steps Out of Stealth

AI startup Skygen.AI announced the closing of a $7 million seed round as it emerges from stealth. Founded by 19‑year‑old Mike Shperling, the company aims to deliver autonomous execution layers that automate software tasks across CRM, ERP and banking systems. The...

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