Startup M&A Trends to Watch in 2027
Startup M&A volume in 2026 reached $89B in the US, according to PitchBook—down from $112B in 2025 but still the second-highest year on record. The……
Deal Flow
AI Infrastructure Investment
Compute, data, and tooling: $12B+ went into AI infrastructure in 2026. Where the capital is flowing. — data shows reveal the full picture.
Why Vertical SaaS Is the Next Wave
Here’s what you need to know: Horizontal SaaS is fragmenting. Vertical SaaS—industry-specific software—is where venture…
Which Startups Will Go Public in 2027
The IPO window has been largely closed since 2022. Only 12 venture-backed companies went public in the US in 2026, and most traded down. The pipeline……
Term Sheet Trends Q4 2026: What’s Changed
Q4 2026 term sheets reflect a market that has shifted in investors’ favor. Cooley, Gunderson, and Wilson Sonsini data shows several key trends: valuation
When Multiple VCs Co-Lead
Club deals—multiple VCs co-leading a round—have become the norm in Indian venture. Venture Intelligence data shows that 62% of Series A+ rounds in India
How VCs Evaluate AI Startups Differently in
AI startups face a different bar: technical moats, data flywheels, and why “AI wrapper” is a dirty word. — data shows reveal the full picture.
The Founder Secondary Playbook
Founder secondaries are more common than ever. When to sell, how much, and how to structure the deal. — a complete guide for what comes next.
Bridge Rounds in 2026: Survival or Strategy?
Bridge rounds—interim financing between larger rounds—surged in 2026. Carta data shows that bridge rounds accounted for 31% of all venture rounds in Q3
The Emergence of AI-Native VC Due Diligence
AI-native due diligence tools have gone from experimental to mainstream in 2026. Firms like Correlation Ventures, EQT, and several top-tier VCs now…
When Founders Should Sell
Secondary markets for startup equity hit $45B in 2026. When should founders consider selling personal shares? Here’s what’s changed and why it matters…
Top 10 VC Deals of 2026 So Far
From AI infrastructure to Indian fintech, these are the largest and most consequential venture deals of 2026. Here’s what’s changed and why it matters…