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European legal tech VC heads for record year

The vertical’s deal value has almost reached 2025’s total, but capital is becoming more concentrated.

By Leah Hodgson

May 26, 2026

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A deleted disclosure in SpaceX’s S-1 reveals the real economics of its AI infrastructure

OpenAI and Anthropic’s next test is a balancing act

‘Financials look reckless': Lifting the xAI hood in the SpaceX IPO

SpaceX files for its historic IPO

Blackstone and Google’s joint venture funds computing power, not just data centers

Europe’s VC market is splitting in two and AI is driving the gap

Mega-seed rounds make headlines—and potentially hurt startups

3 charts to catch up on the OpenAI-Anthropic rivalry

The limits of VC’s humanoid bet

Fewer deals, bigger bets as Europe leads VC funding for climate tech

Dashboards & Tools

Global league tables: Q1 2026

PitchBook’s Q1 2026 Global League Tables in full are below, presented in an interactive format.

By Jordan Rubio

May 15, 2026

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Cerebras’ blockbuster public listing sets stage for AI IPO frenzy

European investors top list of global medtech dealmakers

Private markets watch Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

Q1 2026 AI funding blows past 2025 total with three deals accounting for 67% of capital

OpenAI unveils PE-backed joint venture to accelerate AI adoption

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Europe’s tech sovereignty push gives VCs pause

Allocator Insights

AI is shrinking startup teams. New hires are cashing in.

Median equity grants for AI engineers are up 31% in two years, nearly triple the gain for non-technical workers, according to new Carta research.

By Michael Bodley

May 8, 2026

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Quantum Motion raises $160M to build quantum computers using standard silicon chips

LP interest in climate has cooled, but sophistication is rising

The AI race to IPO passes through PE portfolios

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European VC female founders dashboard

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NextEra’s Acquisition of Dominion: A Precedent-Setting AI Power Deal

This analyst note examines how the largest power transaction on record signals a strategic shift toward grid infrastructure control in the AI datacenter build-out.

Enterprise SaaS VC Trends

The Q1 2026 Enterprise SaaS VC Trends report provides an analysis of recent VC activity and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

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Consumer Retail & Services Report

The Q1 2026 Consumer Retail & Services Report provides in-depth analysis of industry trends and evolving PE investment strategies, including deals data and maps of key PE-backed companies and investors.

Logistics Report

The Q1 2026 Logistics Report provides in-depth analysis of industry trends and evolving PE and VC investment strategies, including deals data and maps of key PE- and VC-backed companies and investors.