Venture Capital
Jul 14, 2026
Nous Research in Talks to Raise $75M+ at $1.5B Valuation
Nous Research, the AI lab behind the Hermes family of agents, is in advanced talks to raise at least $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round is led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
Agentic AI
AI funding
Hermes
Jul 13, 2026
European Tech Roundup: 70+ Deals, €2.8B Raised
Europe's tech ecosystem recorded more than 70 funding deals totaling over €2.8 billion last week, led by cloud, fintech, and energy sectors. The UK dominated country-level rankings with €1.7B raised, followed by Germany and France. Here's everything that moved the needle.
European Tech
Funding Rounds
Venture Capital
Jul 12, 2026
Reed Jobs's Biotech Startup Is Moving Fast
Three years after launching Yosemite, Reed Jobs is all-in on biotech and AI. His firm has grown to 17 people, patent cliffs are opening new drug opportunities, and AI has become central to how Yosemite operates.
AI
biotech
drug discovery
Jul 11, 2026
Fizz Expands Lawsuit, Accuses Maveron VC of a Leak
College social app Fizz has broadened its legal battle against competitor Sidechat, alleging that a Maveron venture capitalist shared confidential business information — obtained during a private fundraising meeting — directly with the rival startup. The case raises serious questions about investor confidentiality obligations in competitive markets.
college tech
Fundraising
legal
Jul 11, 2026
Two Billion-Dollar Deals Headline a Big Funding Week
AI infrastructure and cybersecurity led venture activity this week, with SambaNova and Keyfactor each landing $1 billion rounds. Quantum computing, clean energy, and crypto infrastructure also attracted significant capital, rounding out a packed week for startup funding.
Venture Capital
AI
Cybersecurity
Jul 10, 2026
European VC Nears Record High as Capital Tops €260B
Invest Europe's latest private capital report reveals European VC reached its second-highest transaction value on record in 2025, while growth capital staged a comeback after three years of decline. Total private capital deployment held above €260 billion for the second consecutive year, with healthcare and tech continuing to dominate investor attention.
buyouts
European tech
growth capital
Jul 10, 2026
Mercor in Talks to Double Valuation to $20B in Six Months
AI hiring platform Mercor is reportedly in discussions for a new funding round that would value the company at $20 billion — double its October 2025 valuation of $10 billion. The deal would mark one of the fastest valuation climbs in recent AI startup history.
AI hiring
Funding
HR tech
Jul 9, 2026
Nandan Nilekani Exits GP Role as Fundamentum Nets $200M
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is stepping down as General Partner at Fundamentum Partnership while remaining its anchor investor. The Indian VC firm has launched its third fund at $200M, expanding its leadership team with a sharper focus on AI and fintech.
Venture Capital
India
AI
Jul 8, 2026
AI Startups Are Accelerating Revenue at Record Pace
A new wave of AI startups isn't just growing fast — they're growing faster over time. We break down what's driving accelerating revenue curves and which companies are leading the charge.
AI startups
Enterprise AI
revenue growth
Jul 8, 2026
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Closes $25M Fund II
Solo GP Ashley Smith has closed a $25 million second fund under Vermilion Cliffs Ventures, targeting early-stage startups across AI, security, and adjacent sectors. The new vehicle continues Smith's thesis-driven approach to backing technical founders at the earliest stages.
AI
Cybersecurity
Early-Stage
Jul 7, 2026
Chemistry Ventures Targets $500M for Fund II
Chemistry Ventures, the VC firm founded by alumni of Bessemer, Index Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz, is raising $500 million for its second fund. The raise signals growing confidence in the firm's thesis as it looks to double down on its portfolio strategy.
Andreessen Horowitz
Bessemer
Chemistry Ventures
Jul 7, 2026
North American Startup Funding Hit $392B in H1 2026
Fueled by historic AI megarounds and a record-breaking SpaceX IPO, North American venture investment reached $392 billion in the first half of 2026 — a figure that dwarfs any prior period. Late-stage AI giants dominated capital flows, while early-stage funding also surged to a three-year high. Here's a full breakdown of what moved the needle in Q2.
Venture Capital
AI Funding
Startups
Jul 6, 2026
DealMonitor: Andercore Lands €30M, Stenon Raises €18M
A busy week in European startup funding saw Andercore secure €30 million, Stenon close an €18 million round, and alqem pull in €8 million. Several other deals — including CCRAFT, FENKA Robotics, and Vytal — also crossed the wire, while Holidu made an acquisition move.
Funding
European Startups
Venture Capital
Jul 5, 2026
90 New Unicorns and Counting as AI Mints Billions
AI-fueled investor enthusiasm has pushed nearly 90 startups to unicorn status in the first half of 2026 alone. The pace marks a dramatic acceleration in billion-dollar valuations, signaling a new high-water mark for venture capital activity. Here's a breakdown of who made the list and what's driving the surge.
Venture Capital
Unicorns
AI Startups
Jul 3, 2026
Quantum Systems Hits $8B; IQM Lists on US Exchange
Quantum Systems closed a massive $1.2B raise at an $8B valuation, while IQM made history as the first European quantum computing company to list on a major US exchange. Europe's broader startup ecosystem logged over 55 funding deals worth more than €1.6B in a single week.
Quantum Computing
European Startups
Venture Capital
Jul 3, 2026
European Startups: More Deals, Smaller Checks in June
European startups closed 293 funding deals in June 2026 — up 14% from May — but total capital raised dipped to €8.3 billion from €10.5 billion, signaling a shift away from mega-rounds. Germany led all markets with €2.4 billion across 43 transactions, while NEURA Robotics topped the charts with a $1.4 billion Series C.
European startups
funding rounds
Germany
Jul 3, 2026
European VC Roundup: Climentum, Senovo Hit €100M
A busy week in European venture capital sees climate-focused Climentum Capital and B2B SaaS specialist Senovo each close €100M funds, while Germany's CODE university launches a €10M student VC vehicle and a new founder-led angel alliance takes shape.
Venture Capital
Climate Tech
B2B SaaS
Jul 3, 2026
Thiel Capital's Jack Selby Builds a $300M Arizona Fund
Jack Selby, a managing director at Thiel Capital, is quietly assembling stakes in high-profile AI startups like Etched through his Arizona-based venture firm Copper Sky Capital. The firm is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a new regulatory filing. Here's what we know about Selby's emerging investment thesis.
Venture Capital
AI
Startups
Jul 2, 2026
The 10 Biggest US Startup Funding Rounds This Week
U.S. startups closed a wave of major funding rounds during a shortened holiday week, led by a $1.75B strategic investment in energy infrastructure firm Joulent. AI infrastructure, compliance tech, and biotech also featured prominently across the top 10 deals.
Funding Rounds
AI
Energy
Jul 2, 2026
Magnify Ventures Closes $46.6M Fund II Backed by Gates
Early-stage VC firm Magnify Ventures has secured a $46.6 million Fund II, with Melinda French Gates' Pivotal Ventures among its limited partners. The raise signals continued institutional confidence in Magnify's investment thesis.
Venture Capital
Funding
Melinda French Gates