News archive — August 2026
FundingEnergy🇩🇪Aug 5, 2026
Siemens Energy raises €1.5B in first green bond, top of the range for German post-IPO debt
FundingSemiconductors🇨🇳Aug 5, 2026
Nio Optoelectronics raises hundreds of millions of yuan in Series B for lithium niobate chips
M&AReal Estate🇩🇰Aug 5, 2026
Nordic defence investor buys 75% of Denmark's HMK Bilcon after Rheinmetall win
InvestorsTransportation🇮🇹Aug 5, 2026
Ducati commits €121M to R&D, backed by €33.5M Italian state grant
FundingMedia🇺🇸Aug 5, 2026
Cybersecurity media firm ISMG lands growth investment from Peak Rock Capital
M&AEnterprise Software🇺🇸Aug 5, 2026
OpenBrand buys Comperemedia from Mintel in first push beyond durable goods
InvestorsFintech🇪🇸Aug 5, 2026
Renta 4 launches fund to build Málaga hotel with Grupo Lar and Westmont
FundingEducation🇦🇺Aug 5, 2026
Embark Early Education raises $4M in placement, its second quick raise
FundingChemicals🇺🇸Aug 5, 2026
Capra Biosciences lands $9.5M grant to onshore drug ingredient production
M&AEnergy🇳🇱Aug 5, 2026
AkzoNobel and Axalta shareholders back $25B merger to form No. 2 coatings maker
FundingEnterprise Software🇺🇸Aug 5, 2026
Tractian lands US$30.7M BNDES loan to build industrial inspection robots