Venture Beacon, Q1 2026
A record 61% of all venture dollars raised in Q1 2026 went to AI companies, continuing a multi-quarter upward trend.
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$11.5 billion
Raised by eight headline foundational AI companies in 2024. Forerunner Ventures p.17
2026 Venture Report: Crossing the Tilt
Elevate Ventures (Indiana)U.S. venture capital surged to $339.4 billion in 2025, a 59.2% YoY increase, close to the 2021 record of $358.2 billion.
Baird Disruptors 2025
BairdBaird publishes its list of the most influential and disruptive privately held software companies in its analysts' coverage areas, with information as of February 4, 2025.
State of the Market: Early-Stage VC, IPOs and M&A, Consumer AI
AI companies capture a 20-25% premium at Series A compared to non-AI companies.
Navigating from Seed to Series A: Insights from Founders and Investors
Harlem Capital portfolio companies raised a median of $8.5M at a median valuation of $58M, representing average dilution of 22%.