Market Data
6 stories covering market data — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Global space and satellite startup funding hits $20.3B in 2026 YTD
Space- and satellite-related startups raised a record $20.3B in global seed-to-growth funding so far in 2026, with the U.S. accounting for around $12.7B, per Crunchbase data.
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.
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.
VC Firms Raise $21 Billion in Q1, Matching Q1 2025
Venture capital firms worldwide raised $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, according to Venture Capital Journal.
Independent Sponsors in PE Seek Higher Returns Than Traditional Funds
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns via deal selectivity and lower valuation multiples.
February's $189B Funding Record Driven by Three AI Giants
Global venture investment hit a record $189B in February, though 83% concentrated in just three companies, signaling AI mega-round concentration.
