Tagged: venture capital

October 5, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Global venture capital funding is having a huge year, with funding jumping dramatically from the prior year. Approximately half of startup capital invested in the third quarter went to companies founded since 2022. According to Crunchbase, funding totaled $159 billion in Q3 2026, with close… Read More

September 27, 2026 @ 7:05 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Artificial intelligence is changing how private equity and venture capital firms assess investments and monitor portfolios, but human judgment, proprietary relationships, and data remain critical to investment decisions, investors said at the Asia PE-VC Summit in Singapore. AI is increasingly being used to speed up… Read More

September 23, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

NatWest has invested in its first outside venture capital fund. According to a company statement, NatWest Venture Banking has committed an undisclosed amount across Phoenix Court’s family of funds. Phoenix Court is a VC firm that supports private firms from pre-seed through to scale-up. The… Read More

September 10, 2026 @ 6:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

There has been much discussion about California’s shortcomings and the rise of the Sunshine State. While California has incredible natural beauty, it falls short in governance, infrastructure, and tax burdens. Florida, by contrast, has a balanced budget, no income taxes, and is expected to soon… Read More

September 2, 2026 @ 3:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Five years on from Asia-Pacific’s venture capital surge, most startups funded at the peak remain in business, but far fewer have kept advancing through new rounds, later stages or exits. A PitchBook resaerch study published in late August 2026 tracks the 24,602 unique APAC-headquartered companies… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has pointed out that global venture capital activity in the second quarter of 2026 showed continued strength in total dollars deployed. According to CB Insights’ latest State of Venture report, funding surpassed $200 billion for the second consecutive quarter, building on the record… Read More

July 9, 2026 @ 5:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital firm Paradigm has closed a $1.2 billion fund, marking a clear step in its evolution from a crypto-focused investor into a broader player supporting ambitious projects at the cutting edge of multiple technologies. The announcement, issued on July 8, 2026, positions the new… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 9:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Venture capital (VC) funding has hit an all time global high for the first 6 months of 2026. This is according to data compiled by Crunchbase. The report shares that $510 billion was raised from January to June 2026 compared to $440 billion during the… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 4:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Private equity and venture capital firms across Asia-Pacific are finding it increasingly difficult to raise new funds as institutional investors become more selective, with fundraising overtaking exits as the industry’s biggest challenge, according to a new survey. The survey, released by DealStreetAsia and Vistra Fund… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the first half of 2026 has delivered exceptional venture capital activity in the United States, though much of the momentum remains concentrated among a handful of artificial intelligence leaders. PitchBook’s 2026 US Venture Capital Outlook Midyear Update, released in late June,… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has now reportedly begun the process of closing its long-standing venture capital division as part of a wider effort to streamline operations and refocus on core business priorities. The decision reflects the fintech giant’s push to adapt to intensifying rivalry in digital payments… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 5:32 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners has invested $30 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on national and cyber security, as the company scales its sovereign AI platforms and prepares for an initial public offering. The capital injection, completed… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 7:28 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers said it has announced the final closing of its Series C equity financing with total gross proceeds of $4.5 billion, as the global digital infrastructure platform moves to accelerate expansion across Asia Pacific and Europe. The Series C round was led… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 12:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital funds have reportedly experienced a significant recovery during the first quarter of 2026, with key performance metrics improving across most recent vintages. According to Carta’s latest analysis, median net Total Value to Paid-In (TVPI) capital rose for nearly all tracked fund years, signaling… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Matrix partner Matt Brown said agentic payments are coming faster and more broadly than almost any other fintech development he’s seen. For nearly 50 years, the early-stage venture capital firm has worked with startups from seed through Series A, shepherding some of the biggest concepts to fruition. As… Read More

May 31, 2026 @ 7:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Insurtech startup Corgi has doubled its valuation to $2.6 billion just three weeks after reaching unicorn status, underscoring investor demand for AI-driven commercial insurance infrastructure. The San Francisco-based company said it raised $106 million in a Series B1 round led by TCV, with participation from… Read More

May 31, 2026 @ 2:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a new report that the cybersecurity venture capital landscape entered 2026 with notable stability in capital deployment, even as deal volume reached its lowest point in years. According to PitchBook data, total deal value in the first quarter held nearly flat… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a research report that North American venture capital assets under management (AUM) are projected to expand from approximately $1.5 trillion at the end of 2025 to $2 trillion by 2030, representing a 30% increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook data on private market fundraising for the first quarter of 2026 paints a picture of ongoing challenges amid a maturing industry. Trailing 12-month capital commitments across private capital strategies reached approximately $1.23 trillion, reflecting a 15.5% decline year-over-year. PitchBook also mentioned in the research… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that private equity and venture capital investors experienced a nuanced quarter in late 2025, as global markets demonstrated resilience amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, public markets benefited from AI-driven optimism and a key US Federal Reserve… Read More