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In the first half of 2026, $320 billion—or 60% of global startup funding—flowed into rounds exceeding $1 billion, signaling a continued concentration of capital in mega-deals across AI, fintech, and healthcare sectors.
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.
Mercor is negotiating a valuation near $20 billion, a significant leap from its $10 billion mark less than a year ago, signaling strong investor confidence amid market volatility.
Lovable is reportedly in talks for a $300 million funding round led by Menlo Ventures, aiming to boost its valuation from around $6.6 billion to $13.2 billion.