Venture Capital
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Why Your Startup's Valuation Follows the Macroeconomy: A Founder's Transmission Model
Startup valuations are intrinsically linked to the broader macroeconomic environment, influenced by factors like interest rates and inflation through a specific transmission chain impacting venture capital funding. Founders must understand these macro-to-micro dynamics to set realistic fundraising goals and adjust strategies accordingly.
OrbiMed Raises $3 Billion for Two New Healthcare Funds, Split Between US-Europe Venture and Asia Growth
OrbiMed has raised $3 billion across two new private equity funds, with over $1.9 billion dedicated to US and European venture-stage life sciences and over $1 billion targeting Asia's healthcare growth and venture capital.
Flow Engineering Secures $50M Series B at $750M Valuation to Accelerate AI Hardware Design
Flow Engineering has secured $50 million in Series B funding, reaching a $750 million valuation, to enhance its AI-powered platform for hardware development. This investment aims to accelerate AI hardware design and reduce iteration cycles, with significant adoption already seen among industry leaders.
WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026: AI Drives Investment Rebound, Deep Science Boom, and Top Innovators Revealed
The WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026 reveals a strong rebound in innovation investment, primarily fueled by AI and a surge in deep science startups. Switzerland retains its top spot as the most innovative economy, while AI captures the majority of venture capital funding.
The Entrepreneur's Playbook: How Juggernaut Agile Guidance Delivers on $250,000 Guaranteed Funding
Juggernaut Agile Guidance offers a unique solution for new entrepreneurs struggling to secure funding, guaranteeing $250,000 through the strategic use of aged shelf corporations. This approach helps bypass traditional lenders' requirements for established credit history, leveling the playing field for startups.
Alethia Venture Partners: A Look at Their CPG and Beverage Fund Strategy
For founders in the competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) and beverage sectors, securing the right capital is a pivotal moment. Alethia Venture Partners enters this space with a clearly defined strategy, utilizing it…
Swiss Methyl Methacrylate Market Faces Volatility Despite Sustainability Push
A Swiss startup, CircuPlastics AG, recently secured CHF 20 million in venture capital for its novel PMMA chemical recycling process, achieving 95% monomer purity, according to TechCrunch Switzerland (
FTC Approves Elon Musk's Mesh Acquisition
Just months after raising $50 million, Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup boasting a 1.
Cerebras stock plunges after first earnings report as public company
Cerebras Systems' stock plunged 11% in extended trading after its first earnings report as a public company, despite a 94% surge in first-quarter revenue.
Infosys ex-chief's new startup raises $32M to challenge IT services
Vishal Sikka, former CEO of Infosys, has launched Hang Ten Systems, a new startup that secured $32 million in seed funding and is already working with Siemens Gamesa and Fresenius.
Menlo Ventures raises $3 billion fund after Anthropic investment
Menlo Ventures, a firm with a 50-year history, just closed its largest-ever fund at $3 billion, a feat largely attributed to its early and now $14 billion-valued stake in AI giant Anthropic, according
Founders Fund Co-Leads $22M Round for Humane Fish Startup
At Erewhon grocery stores, 'Seremoni Grade Miso Black Cod' is sold, sourced from fish killed by a robot named Poseidon on commercial boats.
GPU Clouds: Democratizing Access for Startup Profitability
Rumble, known for its video platform, acquired Northern Data for $767 million, instantly establishing itself as a major player in AI cloud infrastructure.
Snap Spins Off AI Video Team to Launch Dotmo Company
Snap's Chief Technology Officer, Bobby Murphy, is leading the investment in a new AI gaming spin-off called Dotmo.
Baseten AI Nears $1.5 Billion Funding Round for Inference Growth
In just three months, AI inference startup Baseten reportedly tripled its annualized revenue run-rate from approximately $200 million in December 2025 to roughly $600 million by March 2026.
Elastic buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million
DeductiveAI, an AI site reliability engineering startup, has been acquired by Elastic for up to $85 million, according to TechCrunch .
Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board of Directors
SpaceX, which just completed a $75 billion initial public offering (IPO) valuing it at nearly $2.
Theker raises $85M Series A for its non-specialized factory robot
Theker has secured what is being called the largest Series A in European robotics history for its non-specialized factory robots, with reports from major tech publications stating figures up to $85 million.
Equal AI Secures Investment for AI Call Screening in India
In India, a nation where unwanted calls are a daily, grating nuisance, an AI assistant launched just last year has already amassed over a million monthly active users.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Extends Application Deadline to June 8
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised an astonishing $32 billion.
Founders Share VC Horror Stories, Naming Names on X
During a $15 million Series A pitch, a venture capitalist reportedly fell asleep for over 30 minutes, yet still offered a term sheet, according to Greg Isenberg on X.
Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft board for AI startup
Reid Hoffman, a long-standing director at Microsoft and a titan of Silicon Valley, informed the company on June 2, 2026, that he would not seek re-election, choosing instead to fully commit to his AI
Defense Tech AI Fundraising Event Draws Investors in Los Angeles
On June 18, venture capitalists will convene at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, a site deeply embedded in national security, for a StrictlyVC event focused on defense tech AI fundraisi
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches new AI lab for user interaction
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, already at the helm of a multi-billion dollar company, is now personally funding a new artificial intelligence lab.
Founders Fund game show features tech elites
On June 4, 2026, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was not in a boardroom discussing AI, but rather playing a game of Mafia on a new TV-style show launched by venture capital firm Founders Fund.
Benchmark Raises $2 Billion for New Growth and Early-Stage Funds
Benchmark Capital, long synonymous with early-stage venture funding, just closed on $2 billion across two new funds.
Startup Battlefield Alumni Raise $32 Billion in Funding
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised a staggering $32 billion in total funding, a figure that solidifies its reputation as a launchpad for tech's next big things, according to TechCrunc
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars to $1.8 Billion
Mach Industries, a defense technology startup, has seen its valuation nearly quadruple in just one year, reaching $1.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Application Deadline Extended to June 8
The deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 applications has been unexpectedly extended to June 8.
Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup
In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.