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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/8/2026

Patlytics raised $40M in Series B funding, while Mosaic secured $18.4M in a recent SEC filing.

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.

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The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.

NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/8/2026

Patlytics raised $40M in Series B funding, while Mosaic secured $18.4M in a recent SEC filing.

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.

Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors' Net Worth

The CNV recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets for qualifying investors, potentially expanding market access in Argentina.

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I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.

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Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.

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Fundraising

Why the best fundraising may come from an existing investor - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Existing managers are prioritized for capital commitments over new ones due to established trust and familiarity.

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Fundraising

Beyond Hype: VC Insights + Fundraising Panel (Palo Alto)

Fundraising

Why the best fundraising may come from an existing investor - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Existing managers are prioritized for capital commitments over new ones due to established trust and familiarity.

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Fundraising

Beyond Hype: VC Insights + Fundraising Panel (Palo Alto)

Sam Altman's 'Last Resort' Is Now a $100 Billion Bet for OpenAI

OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2023, with projections reaching $100 billion annually by 2030.

Media industry

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

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Media industry

Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'

Silicon Valley

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Will drama at OpenAI hurt its IPO chances? | Fortune

OpenAI news dominates, but Anthropic's Project Glasswing aims to secure critical software against AI-enabled cyber threats.

Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?

Ilya Sutskever questioned Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI, leading to his temporary ousting and reinstatement amid concerns over safety and transparency.

Marketing tech

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Sam Altman's 'Last Resort' Is Now a $100 Billion Bet for OpenAI

OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2023, with projections reaching $100 billion annually by 2030.

Media industry

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.

Media industry

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Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'

OpenAI acquires TBPN to influence the narrative around AI and engage with the tech community.

Silicon Valley

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.

Will drama at OpenAI hurt its IPO chances? | Fortune

OpenAI news dominates, but Anthropic's Project Glasswing aims to secure critical software against AI-enabled cyber threats.

Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?

Ilya Sutskever questioned Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI, leading to his temporary ousting and reinstatement amid concerns over safety and transparency.

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5 experienced side hustlers share their breakthrough advice for finding success

Side hustles require careful research and testing; success comes from understanding what works and focusing on sustainable ideas.

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.

2 HedgeFund Favorites That Just Got Too Cheap to Ignore

Hedge funds may indicate potential buying opportunities in a volatile market, particularly with stocks like UnitedHealth Group showing promise.

Miami

Some hedge funds are expanding in Miami but its share of prized portfolio managers has fallen

Miami's appeal as a hedge fund hub is waning, with fewer investment professionals relocating despite overall growth in the industry.

This hedge fund launched with billions, then cruised under the radar. It has quietly doubled in size.

2024 saw significant hedge fund startups, with Freestone Grove surpassing $6 billion in assets and planning further expansion.

Healthcare

2 HedgeFund Favorites That Just Got Too Cheap to Ignore

Hedge funds may indicate potential buying opportunities in a volatile market, particularly with stocks like UnitedHealth Group showing promise.

Miami

Some hedge funds are expanding in Miami but its share of prized portfolio managers has fallen

Miami's appeal as a hedge fund hub is waning, with fewer investment professionals relocating despite overall growth in the industry.

This hedge fund launched with billions, then cruised under the radar. It has quietly doubled in size.

2024 saw significant hedge fund startups, with Freestone Grove surpassing $6 billion in assets and planning further expansion.

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CFRA Just Upgraded Meta to Strong Buy. The AI Turnaround Story Is Getting Hard to Argue With

CFRA upgraded Meta Platforms to Strong Buy, citing strong AI execution and significant infrastructure investment as key factors for long-term growth.

Law

Would recording every meeting make the world a better place? This hedge fund cofounder thinks so

Recording meetings could enhance accountability and transparency in the workplace, according to Thomas Laffont of Coatue Management.

Europe news

After the rupture: European demand for EquitiesFirst financing - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European equity markets are experiencing significant growth, narrowing the gap with U.S. markets amid geopolitical and economic changes.

European startups

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

Manna secured $50 million in funding to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to revolutionize last-mile delivery.

fromFast Company

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.

Careers

Growth hacking

fromForbes

The Most Valuable Asset In Your Business Is One You Forgot You Own

Businesses often overlook leads labeled as 'dead,' which can be re-engaged to generate significant revenue.

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.

fromPsychology Today

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.

Education

fromBusiness Matters

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.

fromPsychology Today

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.

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SpaceX woos the small investor as Musk eyes the biggest flotation in stock market history

SpaceX plans to offer 30% of its shares to retail investors, targeting a $2 trillion valuation in its upcoming IPO.

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SpaceX courts retail investors in push for biggest IPO in history

SpaceX plans a historic IPO, targeting $75bn with 30% shares for retail investors, leveraging Elon Musk's popularity.

Toronto startup

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SpaceX's IPO might arrive sooner than you think

SpaceX is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, potentially raising over $75 billion and transitioning to a publicly traded company.

fromBusiness Matters

SpaceX woos the small investor as Musk eyes the biggest flotation in stock market history

SpaceX plans to offer 30% of its shares to retail investors, targeting a $2 trillion valuation in its upcoming IPO.

fromwww.theguardian.com

SpaceX courts retail investors in push for biggest IPO in history

SpaceX plans a historic IPO, targeting $75bn with 30% shares for retail investors, leveraging Elon Musk's popularity.

Toronto startup

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SpaceX's IPO might arrive sooner than you think

SpaceX is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, potentially raising over $75 billion and transitioning to a publicly traded company.

Sam Altman and Vinod Khosla agree: AI will break the economy. Their fix is no income tax for most Americans | Fortune

Vinod Khosla proposed eliminating federal income taxes for those earning under $100,000, aligning with OpenAI's economic reform ideas for the AI age.

Marketing

fromForbes

Adam W Is Taking Creator Strategy Off Screen And Into The Real World

Adam Waheed transitions to Chief Digital Officer at Stic, merging digital comedy with innovative advertising strategies.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding

Trent AI secures AI agents throughout their lifecycle with a $13 million seed funding to enhance cybersecurity for autonomous systems.

Productivity

Why 'Just Start' Is Dangerous Advice for Entrepreneurs

Many founders neglect business planning, leading to reactive decisions and confusion between busyness and real progress.

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is essential for protecting business value, ensuring continuity, and securing the owner's financial future.

Why Smart Money Is Piling Into EFV as International Value Crushes Domestic Expectations

International developed markets are undervalued compared to U.S. stocks, and the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF captures this opportunity.

XAI reorganizes its engineering team ahead of SpaceX IPO

xAI is restructuring its engineering team to catch up with AI competitors ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

Growth hacking

fromFast Company

I analyzed 789 'Shark Tank' pitches. This personality trait gets funding

Narcissistic admiration in entrepreneurs enhances their ability to secure funding from investors compared to narcissistic rivalry.

#ai

Marketing tech

This AI startup raised $4.5 million to help marketers fine-tune campaigns and monitor rivals. Read its pitch deck.

Pomo uses AI to enhance ad performance by automating data analysis and providing actionable insights for marketers.

Artificial intelligence

Applied Intuition wants AI to leave the chat and run the physical world

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.

Venture

Exclusive: Seligman Ventures debuts with $500 million and a new model for the blurring line between public and private markets | Fortune

AI-driven market upheaval is shrinking public markets, inflating private-market activity, and prompting Seligman to launch a $500 million AI-focused venture fund.

Marketing tech

This AI startup raised $4.5 million to help marketers fine-tune campaigns and monitor rivals. Read its pitch deck.

Pomo uses AI to enhance ad performance by automating data analysis and providing actionable insights for marketers.

Applied Intuition wants AI to leave the chat and run the physical world

Applied Intuition aims to integrate AI into physical machinery for autonomous operations in uncertain environments like mines, farms, and highways.

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.

Venture

Exclusive: Seligman Ventures debuts with $500 million and a new model for the blurring line between public and private markets | Fortune

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/6/2026

Yuzu Health has raised $35M in Series A funding, led by General Catalyst and Chemistry, with participation from Anthropic's Anthology Fund and others, totaling $40M in equity funding.

NYC startup

European startups

Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI | TechCrunch

Xoople aims to provide high-quality satellite data for AI applications, securing $130 million in funding and partnering with L3Harris Technologies.

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says you're not rich unless you have $5 million in liquid assets

Real wealth is defined as having at least $5 million in liquid assets, according to Kevin O'Leary.

New to Investing? Here's Why Amazon Stock Is a Great First Buy. | The Motley Fool

Amazon is a strong first investment due to its simplicity and long-term growth potential.

What Peter Lynch Would Buy in This Market - and the 3 Stocks That Fit His Playbook Today

Peter Lynch advocates for investing in understandable, smaller companies, highlighting Amazon as a prime example of a growth stock with significant potential.

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New to Investing? Here's Why Amazon Stock Is a Great First Buy. | The Motley Fool

Amazon is a strong first investment due to its simplicity and long-term growth potential.

What Peter Lynch Would Buy in This Market - and the 3 Stocks That Fit His Playbook Today

Peter Lynch advocates for investing in understandable, smaller companies, highlighting Amazon as a prime example of a growth stock with significant potential.

Did Oscar Health's CEO Just Cast a $12 Million Vote of Confidence?

Insider purchases indicate confidence, but Mark Bertolini's $12 million buy of Oscar Health stock raises questions about its bullish nature.

Growth hacking

fromInc

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.

2 Small Cap AI Stocks Many Investors Are Still Overlooking (ONTO + AIXXF)

Onto Innovation is a key player in semiconductor inspection machinery, crucial for AI hardware and often overlooked by investors.

6 Steps to Build a Rock Solid Foundation For Your New Business

Lay the groundwork before launching a business to ensure stability and growth.

Capital Southwest Offers 10.6% Income and One Very Finite Safety Net

Capital Southwest's high dividend yield requires careful evaluation of its sustainability and underlying income generation.

Buy and Hold Forever This Unknown AI Stock up 200%

Corning Incorporated is essential for modern infrastructure, providing materials like optical fiber and Gorilla Glass, with diversified revenue streams and strong financial growth.

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.

Venture

Wealth Manager: "Hard to See a World Where You're Not Investing in AI" Buy These Dips Now

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.

Wealth Manager: "Hard to See a World Where You're Not Investing in AI" Buy These Dips Now

Investing in AI is essential for long-term growth, with major companies significantly increasing their capital expenditures and revenues.

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OpenAI's ambitions are easy to see. So are the doubts about its CEO.

AI presents both transformative potential and significant risks, including job disruption and misuse by bad actors.

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.

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Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back - and build - 'physical AI' startups | TechCrunch

Eclipse Ventures is focusing on investments in physical AI and related technologies, aiming to create an ecosystem of startups across various sectors.

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market-or drain it | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO filing signals a potential revival for high-growth tech debuts, but the current IPO market differs significantly from the 2021 boom.

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could be 3 of the biggest venture-backed IPOs of all time | Fortune

The upcoming mega-IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reshape venture capital, offering significant returns but also increasing market concentration.

Venture

Buy 100 Shares, Get 20 Free? Bill Ackman Has a Sweet Deal for Pershing Square IPO Investors

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market-or drain it | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO filing signals a potential revival for high-growth tech debuts, but the current IPO market differs significantly from the 2021 boom.

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could be 3 of the biggest venture-backed IPOs of all time | Fortune

The upcoming mega-IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reshape venture capital, offering significant returns but also increasing market concentration.

Venture

Buy 100 Shares, Get 20 Free? Bill Ackman Has a Sweet Deal for Pershing Square IPO Investors

Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, ASTS: Why UFO ETF Is the Boldest Space Bet in 2026

UFO is a high-risk investment focused on the commercialization of space, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/7/2026

Eisen, an escheatment compliance platform that automates dormant account offboarding and unclaimed property reporting for regulated financial institutions, has raised $7.2M in funding according to a recent SEC filing.

Venture

#elon-musk

Venture

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

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Business

Musk'sbankers are discussing a plan to wrangle xAI debt after SpaceX merger

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Business

Musk'sbankers are discussing a plan to wrangle xAI debt after SpaceX merger

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Building a diversified portfolio with limited capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Diversification reduces risk by spreading investments across different assets, sectors, and regions rather than concentrating capital in single holdings.

The AlleyWatch March 2026 New York Venture Capital Funding Report

New York City's startup ecosystem raised $3.94 billion in March 2026, marking a 293.6% increase year-over-year driven by late-stage mega-rounds.

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/5/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $4.3B for the week ending 4/4/26, featuring various companies and their funding details.

fromExchangewire

FirstPartyCapital Announces Corporate Innovation Model

FirstPartyCapital launches a hybrid corporate innovation model combining outsourced R&D, market intelligence, and equity investment to enable strategic participation in ad tech without building proprietary technology from scratch.

Billionaires Are Buying up These 3 Stocks Like Hot Cakes

Billionaires strategically invest in stocks like Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft, signaling potential growth opportunities based on market conditions and company fundamentals.

The Smartest Founders Aren't Chasing Venture Capital - They're Doing These 5 Things First

Successful founders build minimum viable products before raising capital, shifting from the traditional fundraising-first approach to product-first validation.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

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Investors Dumping American Stocks as the Country Bets Everything on AI

For decades, the United States stock market has been a juggernaut on the international stage. The US dollar has been - and still is - the de facto currency globally. But for how much longer that will be the case is now looking uncertain. As the New York Times reports, investors are starting to look elsewhere as the Trump administration continues to threaten the independence of its central bank, start a trade war with Europe, and implement self-conflicting monetary policies.

US politics

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Midas raises $50M Series A

Midas has raised $50 million to launch Midas Staked Liquidity, enabling instant redemptions for tokenized investment products.

Physical Intelligence is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion, again | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence is raising $1 billion at a valuation over $11 billion, doubling its previous valuation in four months.

Why choosing not to hire was the solution for my startup - we raised over $100 million and tripled revenue with the same people | Fortune

Choosing not to hire forced ownership, clarified roles, and tripled revenue with the same headcount through focused outcomes and durable ARR growth.

How I Built $700 Million in Businesses Without Outside Investors

Independent entrepreneurs can outcompete larger rivals by running businesses like startups: real-time metrics, accountability, digital infrastructure, fast iteration, and self-funded generational decision-making.

Good Partners Make You Rich. Bad Partners Bankrupt You.

Choose business partners carefully; the right partner multiplies strengths and success, while the wrong partner amplifies financial, legal, and personal risks.

Antonio Gracias says he's longing for 'proentropic' startups - those that are built to survive chaos | TechCrunch

Proentropic startups are designed to thrive in chaos and disruption by anticipating future states and adapting probabilistically to constant change.

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Bill Ackman's hedge fund reveals big stake in Meta - 'one of the clearest beneficiaries of AI integration'

Pershing Square invested about 10% of its capital (~$2 billion) in Meta, betting Meta is a major long-term beneficiary of AI and that its capex will pay off.

VC mega funds are back with General Catalyst, Spark rumored to be raising billions | TechCrunch

Major venture capital firms are raising record-breaking funds in 2026, with Thrive, General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, and others each securing billions to deploy into startups, particularly AI companies.

Exclusive:

Founders Fund is closing its fourth growth fund with $6 billion in commitments, demonstrating strong investor demand and positioning for late-stage venture investments across AI, defense tech, and fintech sectors.

VC mega funds are back with General Catalyst, Spark rumored to be raising billions | TechCrunch

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