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South Korea CVC Investment Hits Record 2.9 Trillion Won
South Korean corporate venture capital (CVC) investment hit a record 2.
Michigan lawmakers push for new startup funding
In FY24, 113 small businesses from 80 Michigan communities applied for the state's Match on Main program, yet only 69 received grants of up to $25,000 each.
European firm Seedcamp raises $320M for tech and robotics startups
Seedcamp, a prominent European venture capital firm, has closed $320 million across two new funds, its largest raise in nearly 20 years, as reported by Startup Fortune .
Baseten raises $1.5B; AI inference & world models get funding
In just five months, AI inference startup Baseten saw its valuation triple from $5 billion to $13 billion, fueled by a new $1.
Gray Swan AI Security Secures $40 Million Series A Funding
Pittsburgh-based AI security startup Gray Swan, fresh off a $40 million Series A funding round, is already offering salaries up to $260,000 for new hires.
Baseten AI nears $1.5 billion funding for its inference platform
Baseten, an AI inference startup, saw its annualized revenue run-rate surge from $200 million in December 2025 to $600 million by March 2026.
Equal AI Secures $30M Series B to Expand Indian Market
In less than a year since its launch, Equal AI's call screening platform has surpassed one million monthly active users in India, securing an additional $30 million in Series B funding to meet surging
Evotrex RV closes $30M Series A for off-grid travel
A new RV trailer, priced at $160,000, just secured $30 million in funding by promising to never need a charging station.
Benchmark Raises $2 Billion for New Funds
Benchmark Capital, long synonymous with early-stage venture, has just closed its first-ever dedicated growth fund: a substantial $1.25 billion vehicle for later-stage investments.
Startup Battlefield Alumni Find Success on Path to Acquisition
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised an astonishing $32 billion in funding and achieved over 250 exits, including acquisitions by major tech companies like Dropbox.
Venture capital for Black-founded startups sees sharp decline
In 2023, Black-founded U.S. startups captured less than 0.5% of the $140.4 billion in venture funding, a stark decline from previous years.
Venture capital investment surges across Asia, China, and India
In the first three months of this year, AI-related start-ups in China alone secured over 110 billion yuan (US$16.
Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI-powered pitch
Lucra Sports CEO Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round, leading his pitch with an AI argument.
AI firms capture 65% of venture deal value in 2025
In 2025, AI companies didn't just lead venture capital funding; they captured an astounding 65% of all deal value, up from 46% just a year prior, according to Institutional Investor .
Smartness Secures €47M Series B to Fuel European Travel Tech Growth
Italian TravelTech startup Smartness, whose clients report an average 30% annual revenue increase and up to 20% reduction in OTA commission costs, has just closed a €47 million Series B funding round.
Kompas VC raises €160M for industrial productivity and decarbonization startups
At a time when many venture capital firms are scaling back, Kompas VC has defied the trend by closing its second fund at €160 million.
Zapata Quantum raises $15M for unified quantum computing software platforms
Zapata Quantum recently closed an oversubscribed $15 million financing round, even as it navigated a complex restructuring that addressed $18.
AI startup boom: Mega-rounds dominate, but is it sustainable?
In Q1 2026, four AI companies alone absorbed $188 billion, representing 65% of the record $300 billion invested in startups globally.
Cursor AI startup nears $2B funding at over $50B valuation
A startup launched in 2023, Cursor AI, is reportedly in talks to raise $2 billion, potentially valuing it at over $50 billion, according to TradingView .
AI startups capture 80% of venture funding
In Q1 2024, AI startups secured $50 billion in venture capital, capturing 80% of all tech funding.
Madica Invests $600K in Three African Startups to Fuel Growth
Venture capital firm Madica has invested $600,000 in three diverse African startups, coupling the funding with an 18-month support program and a new guide for pre-seed founders.
AI Transforms Software Development With New Tools and Funding
AI is fundamentally transforming software development processes, driven by significant investment and new platforms. This shift is changing core workflows for engineers and enterprises, demanding adoption of new technologies.
Record AI Venture Capital Funding Concentrates Among Few Top Startups
While venture capital investment in AI reaches new highs, a disproportionate share is flowing to a select group of companies. This concentration is creating a bifurcated market with significant implications for smaller startups.
Italian Startup Wearable Robotics Secures €5M Series A Funding
Italian startup Wearable Robotics has secured a significant €5 million Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its advanced rehabilitation technology.
Japanese Giants Back Novastar Ventures' $147M Fund for African Startups
Novastar Ventures has secured $147 million for its third Africa-focused fund, backed by major Japanese corporations including Mitsubishi and Toyota Ventures. This significant investment will fuel impact-driven and climate-focused startups across the continent.
Runway Launches $10 Million AI Venture Fund and Builders Program
AI video generation company Runway is moving into venture capital, launching a $10 million fund and a Builders Program to provide capital and technical resources to the next wave of AI, media, and simulation startups.
ScaleOps Secures $130M Series C Funding for Autonomous Cloud AI
ScaleOps has secured $130 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners, elevating its valuation to over $800 million. This investment will accelerate its autonomous cloud and AI infrastructure management platform amid surging demand for efficient AI compute resources.
Qodo Secures $70M Funding for AI Code Verification Tools
AI code verification startup Qodo has secured $70 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $120 million. This capital infusion will fuel the development of its multi-agent review system for AI-generated code.