Venture Funding
8 stories covering venture funding — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Record Q1 2026 Venture Funding Highlights Shifts for Startups
Crunchbase data shows $300 billion in Q1 2026 venture funding, with early-stage deals up 41% and AI/ML deals rising to 6,678 in 2025, signaling opportunities in vertical AI solutions.
Eli Lilly Acquires Kelonia Therapeutics for Up to $7 Billion
Eli Lilly announced the acquisition of Kelonia Therapeutics, a gene therapy developer focused on cancer, in a deal valued at up to $7 billion, marking a significant biotech transaction.
North America Q1 2026 Funding Hits Record $252.6 Billion
U.S. and Canadian companies raised $252.6 billion in venture funding during Q1 2026, driven by AI and surpassing all previous quarterly records.
Austin Startups Raise Record $7.19 Billion in Venture Funding in 2025
Crunchbase data shows Austin-based startups achieved an all-time high of $7.19 billion in venture funding in 2025, up 64.8% from the previous year.
Swarmer's IPO Surge Highlights 12 Other Potential Defense Tech IPOs
Following Swarmer's 520% share surge on Nasdaq, Crunchbase identifies 12 other defense tech startups as likely IPO candidates based on funding and growth metrics.
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.
Candex Extends Series C Funding to $40 Million with HSBC Investment
New York-based fintech startup Candex has raised additional funding to reach $40 million in its Series C round, backed by HSBC, amid growing fintech investment trends.
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.
