Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) entered into a memorandum of understanding on February 18, 2026 to acquire Shackleton Finance Limited, a UK‑authorised Alternative Investment Fund Manager and subsidiary of Shackleton Ventures. The deal will rebrand Shackleton as Gorilla Technology Capital and will require approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority to change control of the fund manager.
The acquisition is intended to give Gorilla a regulated, non‑dilutive financing source that can fund its expanding pipeline of sovereign AI infrastructure projects. By combining Gorilla’s technology origination and infrastructure delivery expertise with Shackleton’s FCA‑regulated fund‑management framework, the company aims to attract institutional investors who need a compliant vehicle to invest in data‑centre, GPU‑as‑a‑Service, quantum, and next‑generation cybersecurity assets.
Target assets for the new investment vehicle include data centres, GPU‑as‑a‑Service, quantum technologies and next‑generation cybersecurity. The platform will serve as a dedicated vehicle for institutional capital, allowing Gorilla to deploy its AI‑driven solutions at scale while maintaining operational control over projects.
"The acquisition of Shackleton Finance marks an important milestone in building a platform focused on driving institutional investment in smart infrastructure," said Jay Chandan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gorilla. "Deborah Hudson, Managing Partner designate of Gorilla Technology Capital, added that the combination creates a disciplined investment platform that supports institutions and public‑sector counterparties seeking structured capital solutions," while Hugh Stewart, Chairman of Shackleton Ventures, noted that the transaction pairs "Shackleton's two decades of regulated fund‑management experience with a global technology partner."
The move signals a strategic shift for Gorilla from a hardware‑and‑services focus to capital deployment, potentially strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating the conversion of its multi‑billion‑dollar pipeline into signed contracts. The regulated capital platform is expected to attract institutional investors, providing a steady source of non‑dilutive funding that can support the company’s ambitious AI infrastructure expansion worldwide.
The transaction will be subject to FCA approval, reflecting the regulatory oversight required for a change of control of a UK‑authorised AIFM. No financial terms of the acquisition have been disclosed, and the company has not yet announced a definitive deal value.
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