Ex-Magician’s Son Secures $4.2M Seed Funding for Cybersecurity Startup
Former magician's son and child prodigy William Cielen has secured $4.2 million in seed funding for his cybersecurity startup, Hilt, which helps…
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Investors Raise Expectations As AI Industry Proves Unforgiving
As AI IPOs bring greater scrutiny, argues guest author Maor Farid, founder and CEO of Leo AI, investors will increasingly prioritize customer…
North American Startup Funding Dips in Q3 Amid AI IPO Focus
North American startup funding declined in the third quarter to $92 billion, largely due to a lack of new megarounds for OpenAI…
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Global AI Funding Hits Record High for Billion-Dollar Rounds in Q3 2026
Global venture funding reached $159 billion in Q3 2026, driven by a record 27 billion-dollar funding rounds and massive investments in artificial intelligence, physical infrastructure, and major startup exits.
AI Dominates Almost All of the Week’s Top 10 Funding Rounds
Artificial intelligence startups dominated the largest venture funding rounds of the week, led by a massive $1 billion financing for everyday AI assistant creator Instinct and several other major megadeals.
Choosing the Right Investors for Your Startup Cap Table
When raising venture capital, startup founders must look beyond check size and valuation. Choosing the right investors for your cap table involves evaluating strategic value, stage-specific expertise, and absolute trust.
Maritime and boating startups secure increased investment
Venture capitalists are deploying significant capital toward marine and nautical startups, channeling nearly $3 billion over the past year into sectors like clean energy, defense technology, and autonomous sea vessels.
Notebook: Europe’s Sovereign AI Needs Customers, Not Just Money
Despite record venture funding for European AI startups, experts at the HumanX conference emphasize that capital alone is not enough. To achieve true sovereign AI, European enterprises and governments must…
Homeward Secures $120M to Speed Up Real Estate Transactions Amid Slowdown
Proptech startup Homeward secured a $120 million Series D funding round led by Saluda Grade, alongside a $330 million debt facility, to expand its real estate financing products and nationwide…
Selectivity Rules the Reopening IPO Market as Readiness Becomes Key
The 2026 IPO market is experiencing a selective comeback driven by companies that used slower periods to fortify operational foundations, though activity remains concentrated among massive listings and well-prepared enterprises.