Funds, firms, and the people writing the checks.
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Anthropic's explosive growth to a $47 billion revenue run rate by May underlines a new scale of AI startup success, with Menlo Ventures spearheading a $500 million Series funding round.
Dimension Capital's $800 million third fund, 60% larger than its previous vehicle, highlights growing investor enthusiasm at the nexus of science and computing.
AI infrastructure startup Infinity secured $15 million in a funding round led by Touring Capital, backed by researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic, signaling continued investor appetite in AI tooling at mid-sized valuations.
TSMC is fast-tracking its Arizona semiconductor factory expansion, driven by robust AI chip demand, signaling intensified U.S. onshoring amid global supply shifts.
Enterprise AI startup Fireworks AI closed a $1.5 billion round, anchoring a week of major AI funding that underscores sustained investor appetite despite broader market caution.
Nuclear startup Valar Atomics is negotiating a funding round at a $6 billion valuation, exemplifying the trend of multi-stage deals that obscure true entry prices.
Corporate venture capital is fragmenting, with major players like PayPal and Fidelity winding down their CVC arms, signaling a market concentration that may squeeze smaller funds.
Greylock Partners has capped its latest fund at $1.5 billion despite strong investor interest, prioritizing a selective investment approach to remain a key partner to founders.
Miles Wang, an OpenAI researcher, is in talks to launch an AI-driven drug discovery startup valued at $2 billion, signaling strong investor appetite for AI applications in life sciences.
Hermes agent startup Nous Research is negotiating a $75 million funding round led by Robot Ventures, with USV and others participating, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.
European defense startup Helsing raised $1.8 billion at an $18 billion valuation, signaling robust investor appetite in the defense tech sector despite broader market caution.
College app startup Fizz expands lawsuit claiming a Maveron venture capitalist leaked sensitive fundraising details to competitor Sidechat, raising concerns about VC ethics and startup confidentiality.
This week’s venture funding was dominated by AI and cybersecurity, highlighted by two billion-dollar rounds in AI infrastructure and cybersecurity startups, underscoring investor appetite amid evolving tech demands.
U.S. venture capital investment surged to $412.7 billion in the first half of 2026, a 30% increase over 2025's full year, yet much of this capital is not reaching later-stage startups.
Chemistry Ventures, founded by ex-partners from Bessemer, Index, and Andreessen Horowitz, is targeting $500 million for its sophomore fund, signaling sustained LP appetite for experienced teams.
Q2 2026 saw over $200 billion invested globally in startups, marking the second-largest quarter ever amid accelerating AI funding and a strong exit market.
Valuation is the number everyone quotes, but the terms are where deals are won and lost. A practical tour of liquidation preferences, pro rata rights, anti-dilution, and the clauses founders actually negotiate.
Management fees, carried interest, hurdle-free economics, and the power law that makes one company pay for the whole fund. The business model of venture capital, explained.