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Night Media, a talent management company representing some of the internet’s biggest creators, has raised $70 million in new financing from investors including StepStone Group, Founders Fund, House Capital, K5 Global, and PagsGroup as it looks to expand its footprint across media and entertainment.

Braintrust, an AI observability platform focused on production environments, announced it has raised $80 million in Series B funding as it looks to become the infrastructure layer for production AI systems. The round was led by ICONIQ, with participation from returning investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Elad Gil, and Basecase Capital, among others.

Databricks announced it has surpassed a $5.4 billion revenue run rate, achieving more than 65% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter. Alongside this milestone, the company is completing investments totaling more than $7 billion, including approximately $5 billion in equity financing at a $134 billion valuation and roughly $2 billion in additional debt capacity.

Valtus Group, an international leader in executive interim management, has announced a strategic partnership with Nordic private equity firm Polaris Private Equity, which will become the company’s majority investor. The transaction is designed to accelerate Valtus’s international growth ambitions and position the firm as a global leader in its sector.

The Shipyard announced a strategic investment in FancyAI, a Generative Engine Optimization platform designed to help brands improve their visibility and credibility across AI-powered discovery environments.

Munich-based EnergyTech startup nuuEnergy has raised €4.3 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the expansion of its regional heat-pump installation businesses and further digitize its operations. The round was led by amberra, the corporate venturing studio of the Cooperative Financial Network Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken, with participation from EnjoyVenture and existing investors High-Tech Gründerfonds, Vireo Ventures, better ventures, and Bynd Venture Capital.

Canadian enterprise AI consultancy Lightworks has secured up to $12 million in financing to fast-track the large-scale deployment of AI solutions for some of the world’s largest and most highly regulated enterprises. The round was led by Round13 Capital.

Nakamoto announced it has signed definitive merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc, a global Bitcoin-focused media and events company, and UTXO Management GP, LLC, an investment firm focused on private and public Bitcoin companies. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Realta Fusion has secured a $9.5 million growth capital facility from Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, to advance its magnetic mirror fusion technology toward commercialization.

White & Case has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Group with the addition of Nicole Daley as a partner in Boston.

Sterlington announced that Jake Ebers has joined the firm as a partner in its Executive Compensation practice, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in complex transactional and executive compensation matters. Ebers joins from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a partner.

Troutman Pepper Locke announced that Allison Perlman has joined the firm’s Energy Transactional Practice Group as a partner in its Los Angeles office, strengthening the firm’s West Coast energy and infrastructure capabilities.

Rezolve Ai announced it has acquired 100% of Reward Loyalty UK Limited for $230 million in an all-cash transaction, strengthening its core AI-commerce infrastructure and adding a profitable, scaled loyalty and engagement platform embedded across major banks and retailers.

Portland General Electric Company announced it has agreed to acquire select Washington state generation, transmission, and electric utility operations from PacifiCorp for $1.9 billion, a transaction representing a purchase price multiple of 1.4x the estimated 2026 rate base. The deal will expand PGE’s customer base to approximately 140,000 in Washington and is expected to be accretive in the first full year after closing, enhancing long-term earnings per share and dividend growth.

Brown & Brown announced that its Brown & Brown Dealer Services division has acquired the assets of The Protectorate Group Insurance Agency, doing business as American Adventure Insurance. The deal was announced by J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc., and Paul Bender, owner of American Adventure.

Macquarie Asset Management has agreed, on behalf of a privately managed infrastructure fund, to acquire the South American wireless tower operations of IHS Towers. The seller is IHS Mauritius BR Limited, part of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS). The transaction implies an enterprise value of approximately R$3,550 million ($685 million).

Tactile Systems Technology, which does business as Tactile Medical, announced it has acquired LymphaTech Inc. for an upfront cash payment of $6.8 million, plus potential additional consideration tied to future milestone achievements. The transaction is aimed at expanding the company’s portfolio of solutions for lymphedema and strengthening its position in conditions associated with lymphatic dysfunction.

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction by an entity affiliated with a consortium led by Chairman and CEO William McMorrow and certain other senior executives, alongside Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

American Exchange Group, a global fashion accessory design, manufacturing, and distribution company, announced it has acquired the assets of E. Gluck Corporation, a longstanding name in the watch industry. The transaction brings the two companies together to form E. Gluck Holdings, which will operate as what the companies describe as the premier and largest wholesale fashion watch and jewelry company in the industry.

Blue Bird, a school bus manufacturer and leader in electric and low-emission student transportation, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in its 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture. The transaction will give Blue Bird full ownership of Micro Bird and consolidate the businesses under one brand, one team, and one operating approach.

IHS Holding Limited announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by MTN Group Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.2 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of IHS Towers will receive $8.50 per ordinary share in cash.

Blackstone announced that funds managed by its perpetual private equity strategy BXPE have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Champions Group, a residential services platform, from Odyssey Investment Partners. Odyssey and the company’s management team will retain a significant minority investment alongside Blackstone. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Sverica Capital Management LP announced that its Fund V portfolio company, Defy Security, LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Booz Allen Hamilton. The transaction follows a five-year partnership between Sverica and Defy and is expected to close in the second quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Avenue Z, a hybrid agency focused on influence and revenue growth for fast-moving brands, announced it has acquired Varfaj, a recognized Shopify design and technology premier partner. The transaction positions Avenue Z to expand its full-funnel capabilities and deepen its focus on AI-powered, agent-led commerce experiences.

Benchmark has announced that Jack Altman is joining the firm as its newest General Partner, a move that underscores both Altman’s rising influence in venture capital and Benchmark’s ongoing focus on deepening its leadership ranks.

Integra Resources announced it has acquired a strategically located 6,600-acre ranch contiguous with its DeLamar Project in Owyhee County, Idaho, for $12.5 million.

The Heritage Group announced it has acquired FORTA, a Pennsylvania-based leader in synthetic fiber reinforcement for asphalt and concrete, from Riverarch Equity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BrightSpire Capital announced that it has closed BRSP 2026-FL3, a $955 million managed commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation, marking the company’s fourth managed CRE CLO transaction. The securitization, which closed on February 17, 2026, reflects the company’s continued use of structured financing to support the growth of its loan portfolio.

NANDO has announced the closing of a €3.3 million funding round aimed at accelerating the transformation of waste management through artificial intelligence. The round was led by Maia Ventures through the Maia I fund and CDP Venture Capital SGR via the Acceleratori Fund. Additional participation came from Fondo Piemonte Next and existing investors, including Club degli Investitori, LA4G, and EMBA Capital Partners.

SatVu, a UK-based thermal intelligence company that reveals operational activity and infrastructure performance from space, has closed a £30 million ($40 million) funding round, bringing its total equity funding to £60 million ($80 million). The round includes a strategic investment from the NATO Innovation Fund, alongside the British Business Bank, Space Frontiers Fund II (managed by SPARX Asset Management Co. Ltd.), and Presto Tech Horizons. Existing investors also participated, including Molten Ventures as the lead investor, Adara Ventures, Ridgeline Ventures, NOA, Lockheed Martin, Seraphim Space Fund, and Stellar Ventures. The raise supports the company’s transition from a single-satellite demonstration to the execution of a multi-satellite constellation.