Venture Capital
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Merantix Capital closes new AI fund for European startups
Merantix Capital has closed its largest investment fund to date, a €103 million war chest dedicated exclusively to early-stage AI-native startups across Europe, according to Tech Eu and EU-Startups .
Gigascale Capital Raises $250M Amidst Climate Tech Funding Downturn
In Q1, businesses channeled 66 times more funding into Artificial Intelligence than climate tech.
Edafa Venture acquires two Egyptian AI startups, Kuadra and IRRI Vision
On the sidelines of Egypt’s AI Everything Middle East & Africa summit in February, Edafa Venture initiated the acquisition of two local AI startups, Kuadra and IRRI Vision, in six-figure dollar de
BMW i Ventures Launches $300M Fund for AI Automotive Startups
BMW i Ventures, the venture capital arm of the German automaker, just launched a new $300 million fund, boosting its total capital under management to a formidable $1.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8
With just hours remaining until the June 8, 2026 deadline, aspiring founders face their final opportunity to apply for Startup Battlefield 200.
Reid Hoffman to leave Microsoft board in 2026 for AI startup
On June 2, Reid Hoffman formally notified Microsoft he would not seek re-election to its board in 2026.
3IF Ventures Secures $12M First Close for African Insurtech Fund
3IF Ventures secured $12 million in its first close for an African insurtech investment fund.
Global venture capital funding rounds see resilience in defense sector
Anduril Industries announced a substantial $5 billion Series H funding round, which propelled its valuation to $30.
Anthropic IPO faces doubts over AI's future market returns
Anthropic, an AI company valued at nearly a trillion dollars in private markets, has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as businesses globally are starting to reconsider their AI spending.
Founders Fund Game Show Pits Tech Elites Against Each Other
OpenAI founder Sam Altman, biohacker Bryan Johnson, and other prominent tech figures are starring in 'MAFIA the GAME', a TV-style game show hosted by Founders Fund's CMO.
Anara Impact Capital Closes $48M Fund for North Africa Tech
Anara Impact Capital has nearly hit its $50 million target, securing $48 million in its first close.
Defense tech companies attract record $14.6B investment
Venture capital investment in defense technology startups has surged past $14.
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.
Mach Industries defense tech valuation hits $1 billion
Mach Industries, a defense technology startup, has seen its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
How to Succeed in Startup Battlefield
Only 21% of seed-stage startups competing in Startup Battlefield secure Series A funding post-event, despite the competition's prestige, according to Medium .
Unastella secures $24M new funding, total capital $44M
South Korean rocket startup Unastella just secured $24 million in Series B funding, pushing its total capital to $44 million.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A group of 20 former Snap employees, many of whom witnessed the company's meteoric rise and subsequent struggles, have already financed at least five new AI companies through their recently launched v
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.
Triomics AI secures $22M to streamline oncology centers
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center deploy Triomics' AI to automate tasks.
How Do Stages of Startup Funding Work: Seed to Series D Explained
Raising equity funding for a startup is a long, difficult, and often demoralizing process, according to Startups .
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.
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline arrives May 27
Only 200 pre-Series A startups will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding and showcase live on the Disrupt Stage, with applications closing on May 27, according to TechCrunch .
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.
Peec startup revenue growth crosses $10 million milestone
Just six months after raising $21 million, AI startup Peec AI has surged past $10 million in annualized revenue, highlighting a dramatic shift in what defines startup success.