CAPITAL MARKET
Venture Capital
Venture capital raised over $450 billion globally at 2021 peak and has since normalized to roughly $180-220 billion annual deployment — with concentration in AI, defense tech, climate, and biotech commanding a growing share of LP interest. The fundraising environment has bifurcated: tier-one brand GPs continue to close large funds quickly while emerging managers face longer cycles and higher LP diligence bars.
PipelineRoad's VC coverage sources from Form D filings, LP disclosures, GP primary announcements, and regulatory notices — capturing fund launches at the fund-of-one, emerging manager, and institutional tier. Of particular focus: AI-dedicated funds, secondary strategies buying LP stakes on the continuation market, and the growing retail-accessible venture vehicles under Reg A+ and interval structures.
This page is where GPs and LPs track who's in market, which LP checks are landing, and how fund sizes and structures are evolving in the current cycle.
Featured Stories
Regulatory
Point Olema U.S. Venture Capital Portfolio Files D/A With SEC
Point Olema U.S. Venture Capital Portfolio, L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 23, 2026 referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Personnel
Dell Technologies Capital MD Shares Deep Tech and AI Views
Dell Technologies Capital managing director Daniel Docter discusses founder evaluation, firm network, and AI effects on SaaS in Crunchbase News interview.
Market Data
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.
All Venture Capital Coverage
Schox Venture Capital Files D/A Amendment on July 7 2026
Schox Venture Capital LP submitted a D/A filing under Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act according to SEC EDGAR.
Davidovs Venture Capital Files Form D for E4 QP
Davidovs Venture Capital, LP - E4 QP submitted a Form D notice with the SEC on July 7, 2026, claiming exemptions under Sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7).
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.
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. Files D/A With SEC
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. submitted a D/A filing on July 2, 2026, according to SEC EDGAR records.
Henrik Landgren Calls for Better VC Data Infrastructure Over AI Shortcuts
Gilion's Henrik Landgren argues venture capital must connect directly to financial and accounting systems instead of relying on founder-packaged data and superficial AI use.
Gilion's Landgren Urges Direct Data Links for VC AI Use
Henrik Landgren argues venture capital must connect AI to payment, financial and accounting systems rather than founder-packaged data, according to Crunchbase News.
Scotch Raises $20M Series A for AI Liquor Retail Platform
Denver-based Scotch closed a $20 million Series A led by VMG Partners to expand its AI-native operating system for liquor retailers.
Scotch Raises $20M Series A for Liquor Retail AI Platform
Denver-based Scotch raised $20 million in Series A funding led by VMG Partners to expand its AI-native operating system for liquor retailers.
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.
DNA Capital VC II LP Files SEC Notice Under Section 3(c)(7)
DNA Capital VC II LP submitted a filing to the SEC on May 18, 2026, referencing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Swedish AI Startup Legora Secures $50M Series D Extension Led by Nvidia
Legora, an AI platform for lawyers, raised $50 million in a Series D extension from Nvidia's NVentures, bringing the round to $600 million at a $5.5 billion valuation.
IPO Pipeline Thaws for Venture-Backed Startups in AI and Clean Energy
Recent S-1 filings show increased IPO activity among venture-backed companies in semiconductors, nuclear power, biotech, and space tech, according to Crunchbase News.
Venture-Backed IPOs Surge in AI, Clean Energy, and Biotech
Recent public S-1 filings show venture-backed startups in semiconductors, nuclear power, geothermal energy, biotech, and space tech pursuing IPOs, according to Crunchbase News.
Cloneable Secures $4.6M Seed Funding for AI Expert Knowledge Replication
Raleigh-based startup Cloneable raised $4.6 million in seed funding led by Congruent Ventures to develop AI agents that clone workflows in heavy industries.
Providence Venture Capital Files Under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(1)
Providence Venture Capital, LLC filed a document with the SEC on April 22, 2026, related to Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act.
Lionheart Ventures II-A, L.P. Files for Section 3(c)(1) Exemption
D/A - LIONHEART VENTURES II-A, L.P. filed a document with the SEC on April 17, 2026, related to Investment Company Act exemptions.
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.
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.
Cognita Founder Sells Startup to Radiology Partners Less Than a Year After Founding
Louis Blankemeier explains why his healthcare AI startup Cognita chose acquisition by Radiology Partners over venture capital raising in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much venture capital is raised annually?
Global VC fundraising peaked at roughly $450B in 2021 and has normalized to $180-220B in 2024-2025. US fundraising accounts for 55-60% of global totals. First-half 2025 saw over $130B raised globally across ~400 funds.
What sectors are leading VC fundraising right now?
AI-dedicated funds, defense tech, climate, biotech, and infrastructure-for-AI (power, data centers, chips) are leading 2024-2025 fundraising. AI-specific funds raised over $50B in 2024 alone. Generalist early-stage and late-stage growth have seen the biggest pullbacks.
What is a typical venture fund size?
Emerging manager Fund I: $25-75M. Established seed funds: $75-250M. Early-stage (Series A) funds: $250M-$1B. Growth/late-stage: $1-10B+. Mega-funds (a16z, Sequoia, Founders Fund): $3-12B per vehicle, often with multiple sleeves.
What is carried interest in a VC fund?
Carried interest is the GP's share of fund profits above a preferred return (typically 0-8% for VC). Standard VC carry is 20%, though top-tier brand funds command 25-30% and some mega-funds 30%+. Carry vests over 4-6 years and is typically subject to European-style (whole-fund) or American-style (deal-by-deal) waterfall.
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