Tagged: fundraising

September 30, 2026 @ 1:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of the Bitcoin-focused treasury company Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), has argued that digital tokens should play a larger role in how businesses raise money as artificial intelligence changes how firms are created and organized. In an essay, Saylor said AI will let… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a research report that North American venture capital assets under management (AUM) are projected to expand from approximately $1.5 trillion at the end of 2025 to $2 trillion by 2030, representing a 30% increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US private equity fundraising has entered a more disciplined phase. According to PitchBook’s latest update, the post-pandemic boom has given way to a structural reset marked by capital concentration, not merely temporary market headwinds. While overall volumes have cooled from their 2021 peaks, the real… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta’s latest analysis of venture capital fund performance reveals that for the most part the industry remains profoundly top-heavy, with elite performers widening their lead over the pack. Drawing on data from 2,906 funds spanning vintages 2017 to 2025, the report underscores how a handful… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

VC activity across the Latin America region showed renewed strength in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by a considerable surge in late-stage and growth-equity investments from international firms. According to the latest Crunchbase data shared with CI, startups in the region secured $1.03… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent milestone for alternative investments, Los Angeles-based Oaktree Capital Management has finalized $2.4 billion in investor commitments during the first closing of its newest fund dedicated to corporate special situations. This achievement not only marks a record for the firm’s strategy in this… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 2:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2o26 begins, global markets exhibited a blend of equity gains, stabilizing debt conditions, as well as uneven real estate performance, according to PitchBook‘s December 2025 Global Markets Snapshot report. Released on January 5, 2026, with data through December 31, 2025, the report underscores a… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CAPZA announces steady fundraising of more than €1 billion for the Artemid Senior Loan IV fund (ASL IV) and its co-investment vehicles. This amount includes appr. €700 million commitments for ASL IV, €190 million through co-investments, and €120 million for “an evergreen fund dedicated to… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 1:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted in its latest global private market fundraising report that dry powder on the rise despite a fairly tough fundraising environment. PitchBook also mentioned in the extensive research report that even though fundraising was a bit slow so far this year, private markets remain… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 9:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced its acquisition of Echo, an onchain capital formation platform for approximately $375 million. Established by Cobie, a crypto investor and supporter of community-focused investing, Coinbase is now well positioned to challenge the established securities crowdfunding sector as digital assets go mainstream…. Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 12:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s private markets have hit pause in Q3 2025 as venture capital investment cooled following several quarters of “renewed optimism.” This, according to an update from PitchBook which also noted that the slowdown marked somewhat of a reset for the European nation’s startup ecosystem, though… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European venture markets this year continue to tell two very different stories and contrasting narratives, according to a report from PitchBook. On one hand, artificial intelligence appears to have cemented itself as the dominant force, making up almost 40% of deal value YTD and delivering… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture activity is picking up again, according to an update from CB Insights. This comes after several years of recalibration, the report noted while pointing out that Q3’25 appears to have marked a “decisive” turning point. This, as both funding and exits notably reached their… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 1:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of private equity, the US middle market continues to carve out a path of resilience, even as broader economic uncertainties loom. PitchBook‘s Q2 2025 US PE Middle Market Report paints a somewhat optimistic picture for the first half of the year,… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private market fundraising ecosystem in Q2 2025 demonstrates cautious optimism, as outlined in PitchBook’s latest Global Private Market Fundraising Report. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, private capital fundraising has shown resilience, with capital commitments stabilizing after years of decline. The report highlights key trends in… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany has solidified its position as a hub for entrepreneurship in Europe, with its startup ecosystem thriving on technology, infrastructure, and a dynamic pool of investors. According to a recent report by CB Insights, a select group of venture capital firms and investors are driving… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital ecosystem in Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant transformation, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q3 2025 Analyst Note titled Southeast Asia’s Early-Stage Capital Crunch. The report from PitchBook underscores a tightening of early-stage funding, driven by cautious investor sentiment, macroeconomic uncertainties, and a… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest PitchBook Global Markets Snapshot offers an overview of the evolving dynamics in equity, debt, and commodities markets, alongside key developments in private markets. As global economies grapple with macroeconomic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and shifting investment trends, this report provides insights into market performance,… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital sector in the United States has shown signs of cautious optimism in the first half of 2025, according to PitchBook’s US Venture Capital Outlook: Midyear Update. Despite persistent headwinds, including a high demand/supply imbalance for capital and the impact of recently imposed… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The private debt market kicked off 2025 with a robust performance, as detailed in Private Debt Investor’s Q1 2025 Fundraising Report. Despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the asset class demonstrated resilience, with fundraising activity reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic adaptations by fund… Read More