Crunchbase
5 stories covering crunchbase — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
DeepSeek $15.9B round pushes October global venture funding to $59B
Global venture funding hit $59B in October, up 45% year over year, driven largely by DeepSeek’s $15.9B round, according to Crunchbase News.
Crunchbase: AI startup acquisitions hit 195 through late September, affecting employee equity
Crunchbase News reports venture-backed AI companies acquired 195 AI startups through late September, while employee equity outcomes can shift based on award terms and transaction conditions.
Crunchbase flags eight venture-backed startups as potential 2026 IPO candidates
Crunchbase News lists eight venture-backed startups it says have at least a 40% probability of going public within six months, as the 2026 IPO window narrows.
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.
Swarmer's IPO Surge Highlights 12 Potential Defense Tech IPOs
Following Swarmer's 520% share jump on Nasdaq, Crunchbase identifies 12 other defense tech startups as likely IPO candidates based on funding and milestones.
