Venture Capital
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Strategic Startup Events for Finding Investors and Partners
Many promising startups find their budgets, time, and team morale severely drained after attending trade shows without a clear strategy.
AUM Ventures Marks First Close of India Fund II at ₹225 Cr
AUM Ventures secured ₹225 Cr for its India Innovation Fund II, with over 65% of commitments flowing from international limited partners, as reported by Inc42 .
What Makes University Startup Programs Generate Billion-Dollar Impact?
In just four years, university-affiliated startups founded between 2014 and 2018 collectively secured an astonishing $1.
Top Innovation Programs & Competitions for Startups
The USDA-approved allergen-less peanuts from Nurtured Nuts Company just hit Georgia soil.
Whatnot raises $545M, reaching $20B valuation
In a market where tech valuations often shrink, live commerce platform Whatnot has defied gravity.
India Proposes BRICS Incubator Network and Startup Fund
India has proposed a BRICS incubator network and startup fund, aiming to unify disparate startup ecosystems and drive cross-border investment and innovation by 2026.
Top 9 Professional Services for Startup Scaling in 2026
The AI consulting market will skyrocket from $11.
India's PE/VC market turbulence in 2026
After a record-breaking 2025 where India attracted US$60.
Global Startup Fairs & Innovation Challenges for 2026
Australian startup Number 8 Bio just landed a HK$120,000 grant and a game-changing partnership with DFI.
Index Ventures Closes $3.5 Billion Funds Amidst Challenging Market
Index Ventures closed $3.5 billion in new funds, including a $2.2 billion growth vehicle, to invest across all stages of company building.
Bangladesh PM Pledges Support Amid Plummeting Tech Funding
Bangladeshi tech startups saw funding plummet by 95% in the first half of 2026, even as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged full government support to promote research, technological innovation, and
Europe's Deep Tech Boom: Scaling Challenges and Opportunities
European deep tech startups command a combined enterprise value of $873.
AI Funding Concentrated, Raises Concerns for Broader Ecosystem
Just one month after raising $400 million at a $2 billion valuation, robotics startup Generalist AI is already in talks for a new round that could push its value to $3 billion, according to Business I
Pension funds eye untapped venture capital capacity for growth
Smart Pension, a major UK provider, plans to allocate up to £4 billion to private markets, including venture capital, over the next few years.
Top 6 Fintech Funding Rounds in July 2026, Led by Ant International
Ant International alone secured 70% of all fintech funding in a single week in July 2026, starkly contrasting with a broader European market where average deal sizes plummeted 34% year-over-year.
Jump Capital Closes $350 Million Fund for AI Cybersecurity
Jump Capital recently closed a $350 million fund, actively targeting AI-native cybersecurity solutions.
Bunkerhill Health secures $25M Series B for AI tackling hospital backlogs
Bunkerhill Health, a US startup founded in 2019, just secured $25 million in Series B funding.
Top 2 Global Tech Conferences for Startups in 2026
SaaStr AI 2026 is already running 132% ahead of its previous year's attendance.
What Is The Impact of AI on Traditional Enterprise Tech?
In 2025, 65% of all US enterprise software venture capital flowed into AI startups, signaling a rapid transformation in an industry long dominated by established players.
How to Choose Fractional CFOs for Startup Growth in 2026
A startup can secure a seasoned Chief Financial Officer for as little as $4,000 per month.
Global space economy market trends show public investment dipping despite private capital surge
Globally, private funding for space ventures hit an all-time high of 11.
India's Top 5 Biotech Startups Get National R&D Funding
Five Indian biotech startups are the first recipients of a new national R&D funding initiative.
Legal Spend for Startups by Growth Stage in 2026
Most seed-stage startups budget €5,000-15,000 annually for legal, yet a UK lawyer's hourly rate alone hits £600.
Global Market Trends Impacting Startup Valuations and Investment
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude AI model, recently secured an astonishing $65 billion in Series H funding, valuing it at nearly a trillion dollars with a run-rate reve
How to Structure a Successful Seed Funding Round: A Complete Guide
Seed valuations have slightly fallen, challenging the expectations of many founders entering the market for their crucial first funding round.
Kennesaw State fund invests $700K in student startups since 2021
A startup founded by Kennesaw State University alumni, HappyDoc, independently raised more than $5 million in outside investment after receiving early, non-dilutive support from a university fund.
Open innovation in 2026: Validation needed to reshape ecosystems
A staggering 90% of startups fail, often before validating their core idea, according to fi .
Anthropic, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs Launch Enterprise AI Firm Ode
A new enterprise AI services firm, Ode, launched in 2026 with a staggering $1.
Whale secures $40M Series C3 extension for global AI expansion
Singapore-based enterprise AI firm Whale secured a $40 million Series C3 extension, bringing its total Series C funding to over $100 million, according to BigGo Finance .
Startup Funding Strategies for Early-Stage Investment
The Fuze Venture Growth Fund I, LP, a new initiative backed by the University of Toronto and McMaster University, has secured over $30 million in commitments following its first close, with SEC approv