Fundraising
Fundraising signals: launches, target sizes, placement agent mandates, first closes, and extension vehicles. A real-time pulse on which GPs are in market and how LPs are responding.
AMI Secures $1.03 Billion Seed Round, Europe's Largest for a Startup
Paris-based AMI, co-founded by Yann LeCun, raises $1.03 billion in Europe's largest seed round to develop AI world models, according to Crunchbase News.
Swedish AI Startup Legora Raises $550M Series D, Tripling Valuation to $5.55B
Legora, a Swedish AI platform for lawyers, secured $550 million in Series D funding, boosting its valuation to $5.55 billion from $1.8 billion.
Ackman’s Pershing Square Seeks Up to $10 Billion in NYSE IPO
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is pursuing an IPO for its closed-end fund, aiming to raise up to $10 billion and expand access to its investment strategy.
Rebar Secures $14M Series A for AI HVAC Quote Generation
New York-based startup Rebar raised $14 million in a Series A round to accelerate AI-driven quote generation for HVAC suppliers.
Amundi Appointed to Manage €350m Private Markets Mandate
Amundi has been selected to oversee a €350m mandate in private equity and private debt for Caisse Centrale de Réassurance, according to Private Equity Wire.
Asia Private Credit Sees Increased Investor Interest Amid US Turmoil
Investors are turning to Asia-focused private credit amid US fund pressures, with withdrawals from major US managers highlighting the shift.
Pax VC Raises $50M for Debut Fund Led by Michelle Volz
Michelle Volz, formerly of Andreessen Horowitz, leads new firm Pax VC in raising $50 million for its first fund in just 12 months.
Pax VC Raises $50M for Debut Fund
Michelle Volz, formerly of Andreessen Horowitz, leads new firm Pax VC in raising $50 million for its first fund in 12 months.
Series B Funding Diversifies and Grows in 2026
Crunchbase data shows U.S. Series B funding increasing after 2023 lows, with diversified sectors and larger average round sizes in 2026.
Synergy Sports Capital Launches Targeting Lower Middle Market PE Deals
New private equity firm Synergy Sports Capital debuts with focus on lower middle market opportunities in sports industry.
Tim Draper Shares Insights on AI, Bitcoin and Innovation
Venture capitalist Tim Draper discusses AI trends, Bitcoin's future, and his startup initiatives in a recent interview with Crunchbase News.
Health Tech Companies Secure Major Funding Rounds
Several health tech firms including Talkiatry and Honest Health announced significant funding in February 2026 to expand operations and technology.
Candid Therapeutics Merges with Rallybio and Raises $505 Million
Candid Therapeutics announces a reverse merger with Rallybio and $505 million in private financing to advance its autoimmune drug pipeline.
PE Fundraising Splits Between Cash Returners and Distribution Laggards
Private equity fundraising increasingly divided between GPs with strong DPI track records and those still holding unrealized gains.
VCJ Reports Widening Fundraising Gap Between Managers and LPs in 2026
New industry analysis reveals growing disconnect between venture capital managers and institutional investors in current fundraising environment.
The Growing Fundraising Gap: VCs Seek $200B More Than LPs Will Deploy
A widening disconnect between venture capital fundraising targets and actual LP commitments signals a tougher capital raising environment for emerging managers.
DPI Overtakes IRR as Primary LP Selection Metric for Fund I and II Raises
Distribution-to-paid-in ratios now drive limited partner allocation decisions as cash returns become scarce in 2024-2026 fundraising cycles.
Interval Funds Target Retail Investors Seeking Private Market Access
ABS, ARK and Liberty Street promote interval fund structures to democratize venture investing with quarterly liquidity options.
