Acquirers made just over $100 billion worth of disclosed-price startup purchases — Including deals that were announced but have not yet closed — in the first half of 2025, per Crunchbase data. That’s a whopping 155% increase from the same period...
M&A
Most founders don’t need VCs. At least, not out of the gate. In many cases, it’s smarter to go straight to the source — limited partners, family...
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Cybersecurity was a hot area for venture investment in the first half of 2025, with total funding to the space hitting its highest level in three...
In an unexpected turn of events, artificial intelligence startup Cognition announced this week that it is acquiring AI coding startup Windsurf, just...
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A total of $12.6 billion was raised by around 1,200 startups across Europe last quarter, with funding amounts comparable with the previous two...
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Funding to North American startups surged in the first half of 2025, fueled by investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, overall pouring...
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Global venture funding ticked up year over year in Q2 2025, reaching $91 billion, with a greater concentration of capital into the largest funding...
After the sale: Startup adviser and frequent guest author Itay Sagie offers advice about how to strike the right balance between what the buyer wants...
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In a busy week for unicorns making acquisitions, Canada-based legal software company Clio revealed its plans to acquire Spain’s vLex from Oakley...
This is not shaping up as a strong year for gaming startup funding. Per Crunchbase data, only around $627 million in global venture funding has gone...
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Active Capital, a San Antonio-based solo GP venture firm, has closed on its third fund — a $28 million vehicle aimed at investing in enterprise AI...
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