Funds, firms, and the people writing the checks.
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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.