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UK and European PE Firms Turn to Minority Sales and Hybrid Capital
Private equity sponsors in the UK and Europe are using minority stake sales, special-situations funds and hybrid capital to provide liquidity to LPs amid challenging conventional exits.
PE Firms Shift to IPOs as M&A Exit Options Stay Limited
Private equity sponsors pursue public listings for portfolio companies after strategic buyer shortages constrain traditional M&A routes, according to Private Equity Wire.
AI IPO Wave Could Return LP Liquidity and Concentrate VC Capital
Major AI IPOs may generate LP distributions that fuel new venture fundraising cycles favoring the largest firms, according to Crunchbase News analysis.
Private Credit Defaults Rise to Five-Year Highs at Major Managers
Non-accruing loans at Ares, Blackstone, Blue Owl and Golub vehicles hit highest levels in at least five years while returns weaken.
AI IPOs Could Return Liquidity to LPs and Concentrate VC Capital
A wave of AI IPOs may return capital to limited partners and direct new commitments toward the largest venture firms, according to Crunchbase News.
Private markets show concentration risks amid public market shifts
Public equity concentration in Big Tech is prompting investors to examine private markets, which carry their own sector and company-level concentration issues according to Private Equity Wire.
Seed Rounds Cluster in Proptech, Cancer, Space Tech, Robotics
Crunchbase News data on $5M-$10M seed financings shows activity in proptech, cancer therapeutics, space tech and robotics.
Crunchbase: Seed Rounds Cluster in Proptech, Cancer, Space Tech, Robotics
Analysis of 800 seed financings shows $5M-$10M rounds clustering in proptech, cancer therapeutics, space tech and robotics this year.
Crunchbase Analysis Flags $5M-$10M Seed Rounds in Proptech, Cancer, Space, Robotics
Crunchbase News review of roughly 800 seed financings identifies proptech, cancer therapeutics, space tech and robotics as areas drawing midsize seed rounds this year.
Crunchbase News Analyzes $5M-$10M Seed Rounds in Four Sectors
Data review of roughly 800 seed financings identifies proptech, cancer therapeutics, space tech and robotics as areas with multiple rounds between $5 million and $10 million this year.
Billion-Dollar Rounds Claim 60% of Global Startup Funding in H1 2026
Crunchbase data shows 60% of global startup funding and 73% of U.S. funding went to $1 billion-plus rounds in the first half of 2026.
Billion-Dollar Rounds Take 60% of Global Startup Funding in 2026
Crunchbase data shows 60% of global funding and 73% of U.S. funding went to $1B+ rounds in the first half of 2026, led by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Black Founders Raise $942 Million in 2025 VC Funding
Black-founded startups secured $942 million in 2025, or 0.32% of U.S. venture capital, with 2026 data showing $643 million by late May.
Black-Founded Startups Raise $643 Million Through May 2026
Black-founded startups secured $643 million by late May 2026, with funding concentrated in large AI rounds, according to Crunchbase News.
Black Founders Raise $643M by May 2026, Driven by Large AI Rounds
Black-founded startups secured $643 million by late May 2026, the strongest quarter since mid-2022, while 2025 funding totaled $942 million or 0.32% of U.S. venture capital.
Mexico Startups Raise $944M in Q2, Leading Latin America
Mexico-based companies raised $944 million in Q2 2026, outpacing Brazil and accounting for the region's three largest deals.
Billion-Dollar Seeds Rarely Deliver Venture Returns, Data Shows
Analysis of 200 large first rounds finds roughly 1% produced 10x MOIC for initial investors, with capital-efficient startups driving stronger historical outcomes.
Analysis: Billion-Dollar Seeds Rarely Deliver Venture Returns
Crunchbase News article examines historical data on large first rounds and finds only about 1% produced returns that justify the venture asset class.
Sapphire Ventures Partner Discusses AI Valuation Gap and 2026 IPO Outlook
Anders Ranum of Sapphire Ventures addresses public-private market divergence, software M&A activity, and evidence required for AI investments.
Sapphire Ventures Partner Details AI Valuation Gap and 2026 IPO Outlook
Anders Ranum of Sapphire Ventures addresses diverging public and private market signals for AI software companies.
LPs Concentrate 80% of U.S. Venture Capital in Megafunds
Crunchbase data shows 80% of U.S. venture investment through April went to 29 companies in rounds of $500 million or more as LPs favor megafunds over emerging managers.
Global Startup Investment Hits Record $510B in H1 2026
Crunchbase data shows venture funding reached $510 billion in the first half of 2026, with Q2 contributing $205 billion and strong exit activity.
Global Startup Funding Hits Record $510B in H1 2026
Crunchbase data shows Q2 2026 venture investment reached $205 billion as AI companies drove capital concentration and exit activity surged.
Global Venture Funding Hits Record $510B in H1 2026
Crunchbase data shows $510 billion in global startup investment for H1 2026, led by AI concentration and record Q2 exits including SpaceX IPO.
SpaceX Sets Nasdaq Listing at $1.77 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX plans a $75 billion Nasdaq listing while Anthropic and OpenAI prepare filings, with potential effects on venture M&A activity according to Crunchbase News.
Vertical AI Startups Adopt Direct Sales via PE Networks and Conferences
Larger ACVs in vertical AI are enabling direct sales motions through private equity networks and industry conferences, according to Crunchbase News.
Vertical AI Startups Shift to Direct Sales on Larger ACVs
Vertical AI companies are turning to private equity networks and industry conferences as ACVs reach 6- and 7-figure levels, according to Crunchbase News.
Anthropic $50B Round Drove $92B Global VC Total in May
Global venture funding reached $92 billion in May, with Anthropic's $50 billion round accounting for 54% of the total, according to Crunchbase News.
Africa Holds 883 Scaleups With $24.7 Billion Raised
Mind the Bridge analysis shows Africa now has 95 cleantech scaleups attracting one-fifth of continent venture funding amid grid and capital gaps.
IPO Threshold Rise Leaves Mid-Sized Firms Without Exits
US listed companies fell from over 8,000 in 1996 to under 4,000 today as median IPO revenue requirements increased, according to Crunchbase News.
Anduril Leads Week's Largest Funding Rounds With $5 Billion Raise
Anduril Industries closed a $5 billion round at a $61 billion valuation as part of the week's top ten announced U.S. venture financings tracked by Crunchbase.
Cerebras Shares Close Up 68% at $311 on Nasdaq Debut
Cerebras Systems began trading on Nasdaq under ticker CBRS after pricing its IPO at $185 and raising at least $5.55 billion.
Private Credit Firms Reassure Investors on AI Risks in Software Lending
Ares Management, Blackstone Inc, and Blue Owl Capital assess AI exposure in their software lending portfolios, finding limited risks amid market concerns.
Private Credit BDCs Trade at Deepest NAV Discounts in Over Five Years
Shares of private credit BDCs are at their widest discounts to NAV since October 2020, per LSEG data, amid investor concerns over valuations and risks.
Wall Street Banks Report Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Private Market Uncertainty
Major Wall Street banks including Goldman Sachs and BlackRock posted strong Q1 earnings, providing insights into private credit redemptions and PE transaction trends.
Goldman Sachs Foresees Growth in Private Credit Despite Withdrawals
Goldman Sachs expects private credit to continue attracting capital long-term amid investor withdrawals and liquidity concerns, according to their executive.
Banks Tighten Leverage Terms on Private Credit Funds as Disputes Rise
Banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays are raising interest rates and reassessing collateral values for private credit funds amid market volatility.
Investors Wary of SaaS Amid Structural Shift
Venture Capital Journal reports investors growing cautious of SaaS due to a shift from traditional enterprise models to automated platforms.
PNC Discloses $7bn Exposure to Private Credit Firms
PNC Financial Services reveals approximately $7bn in exposure to private credit managers, part of a larger portfolio amid growing transparency in banking ties to the asset class.
Venture Capital Concentrates on Top AI Companies in Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, AI startups captured 80% of global venture funding, with four companies raising $188 billion, amid a decline in global deal counts, according to Crunchbase data.
Ally Financial Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock
Ally Financial Inc. declared a $0.30 per share dividend on common stock and payments on Series B and C preferred stock, payable in May 2026.
Neuberger Municipal Fund Declares Monthly Distribution
Neuberger Municipal Fund announces a $0.05417 per share distribution payable on May 15, 2026, with a record date of April 30, 2026.
Battery Ventures Partner Zak Ewen on AI's Impact on Software Resilience
Zak Ewen of Battery Ventures states that tech companies with a deep grasp of end-markets are more resilient to AI disintermediation, according to a Venture Capital Journal article.
Major US Banks Disclose Private Credit Exposures Amid Investor Scrutiny
US banks like Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup reveal details of their private credit lending in quarterly earnings, addressing risks as investor focus intensifies.
Private Markets Focus on De-Risking Energy Investments
Investors are assessing ways to secure energy needs amid geopolitical risks, emphasizing renewables as per Private Equity Wire.
Private Markets Look to De-Risk Energy Investments
Investors evaluate strategies to meet global energy needs while avoiding unstable supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
Q1 2026 Review: Democratisation Dynamics in Private Markets
Private Equity Wire highlights democratisation trends in private markets for Q1 2026, focusing on education narratives and potential disruptions.
Q1 2026 Review: The Real Story in Private Markets
Aftab Bose of Private Equity Wire examines democratisation dynamics in private markets for Q1 2026, including education efforts and potential disruptions.
Orchard Co-Founder Predicts Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini of Orchard expects the continuation vehicle market to expand up to four times amid GPs' efforts to bypass closed-end fund timelines, per Buyouts Insider.
Orchard Co-Founder Sees Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini predicts the continuation vehicle market could expand four times its current size as GPs seek to escape closed-end fund timelines.
