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AI Drives Europe’s Second Straight Quarter Of Funding Gain As Deal Volume Falls Sharply

European venture funding reached $17.6 billion  in Q1 2026, Crunchbase data shows. That’s up nearly 30% year over year and marks the second consecutive quarter of growth. As was the case globally and in North America, the main driver was AI, which for the first time claimed more than 50% of Europe’s total funding for […]

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AI Drives Europe’s Second Straight Quarter Of Funding Gain As Deal Volume Falls Sharply

European venture funding reached $17.6 billion  in Q1 2026, Crunchbase data shows. That’s up nearly 30% year over year and marks the second consecutive quarter of growth. As was the case globally and in North America, the main driver was AI, which for the first time claimed more than 50% of Europe’s total funding for

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5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed: A Credit Card Backed By Mineral Rights, Flying Ferries, And A Foundation AI Model For Plants

This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting startup funding deals that may have flown under the radar. Check out our previous entry here. In a quarter when nearly two-thirds of global venture capital went to just four companies, it’s easy to lose track of the many other companies getting funding to tackle

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Largest Financings Went To Defense, Wearables, Energy And Security

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out last week’s biggest funding deal

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Whoop’s Wearable Fitness Tech Lands $575M From Athletes, Celebrities, Institutional Investors To Reach $10.1B Valuation

Whoop, which provides wearable fitness technology and a subscription platform that tracks physiological data for insights, announced Tuesday that it has raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation. Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of Whoop. (Courtesy photo) The round marks a significant step-up in valuation from the $3.6 billion that

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: A Varied Week For Big Deals, Led By AI And Defense

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out last week’s biggest funding deal

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Austin’s Star Is Still Shining Bright: Venture Funding To City’s Startups Hits All-Time High

At the height of the pandemic and the global shift to remote work, tech founders and investors alike flocked to Austin, Texas, drawn to a more business-friendly environment, relatively lower housing costs, and the city’s hip reputation. Venture firms that set up shop in the Texas capital city included Bedrock Capital, Breyer Capital, and 8VC

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Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5B For AI-Focused Funds

Storied venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins announced Tuesday that it has raised $3.5 billion across new funds with a primary focus on artificial intelligence. The fundraise includes $1 billion for KP22, a fund to back early-stage companies, and $2.5 billion targeted for growth-stage investments. It’s a considerable increase in capital commitments compared to the last

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Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5B For AI-Focused Funds

Storied venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins announced Tuesday that it has raised $3.5 billion across new funds with a primary focus on artificial intelligence. The fundraise includes $1 billion for KP22, a fund to back early-stage companies, and $2.5 billion targeted for growth-stage investments. It’s a considerable increase in capital commitments compared to the last

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Investment Slows, But Security And AI Remain Top Picks

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out last week’s biggest funding deal

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