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News•Feb 19, 2026
Innovation Is A Game Of Two Halves
The article argues that innovation historically relied on public markets, not just private venture capital, citing Amazon, Microsoft, Cisco and Nvidia as examples that scaled after early IPOs. It highlights a shift toward “private‑for‑longer” financing, with the median age of VC‑backed IPOs rising from 4‑7 years in the 1990s to 14 years today. Data shows 2010‑2020 VC‑backed IPOs underperformed the S&P 500 by 9.5%, and many recent listings debuted at deep discounts or failed. The piece concludes that timely public handoffs are essential for disciplined growth and investor returns.
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Digital Savings Startup Vestwell Lands $385M, Doubles Valuation
Vestwell, the New York‑based digital savings platform, closed a $385 million Series E round led by Blue Owl Capital and Sixth Street Growth, pushing its valuation to $2 billion—double its prior level. The fintech now reports annual recurring revenue above $200 million, serving more...
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Deals•Jan 22, 2026
Mindbody, Booker, ClassPass, and EGYM Merge Under New Parent Playlist in $785M Deal
Fitness and wellness brands Mindbody, Booker, ClassPass and EGYM announced a merger under the newly formed parent company Playlist. The transaction includes $785 million of new equity investment led by Affinity Partners, valuing the combined entity at $7.5 billion.
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News•Jan 16, 2026
It Was A Big Year For Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity venture funding surged to $18 billion in 2025, a 26% increase over 2024 and the third‑largest total in a decade. Seven mega‑rounds of $400 million or more, highlighted by Cyera’s $940 million and Saviynt’s $700 million raises, drove the headline growth. Despite higher...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
Exclusive: Luxury Presence Raises $22M Series C For AI-Powered Marketing Aimed At Real Estate Agents
Luxury Presence, an AI-driven marketing platform for real‑estate agents, closed a $22 million Series C round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing its total equity to $74 million. The funding includes a $15 million J.P. Morgan debt facility and backs the upcoming AI‑powered Presence CRM slated...
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Deals•Jan 8, 2026
Luxury Presence Secures $22M Series C Funding Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Luxury Presence, an AI‑powered marketing platform for real estate agents, raised $22 million in a Series C round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from NextEquity Partners, GSBackers, TriplePoint Capital, Jade Mills, Adam Mills and Spencer Rascoff. The financing also includes...
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News•Jan 6, 2026
Crunchbase Predicts: 15 Companies That Could Go Public In 2026 As The IPO Market Gains Momentum
The IPO market is regaining momentum as stabilizing interest rates and renewed growth appetite open the listing window. Crunchbase’s predictive intelligence identified 15 late‑stage private firms across AI, enterprise software, fintech, space, defense, health and consumer tech that could realistically...
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News•Dec 23, 2025
Sector Snapshot: Real Estate Tech Funding Sees Slight Rebound, But Still Far Lower Than Peak Years
Venture capital to proptech dipped sharply as interest rates rose, but 2025 shows a modest rebound with $10.2 billion raised—still 57% below the 2019 peak. Funding is concentrating on core workflow solutions such as payments, closings, procurement, and AI‑driven automation, while...
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Deals•Dec 23, 2025
Homebound Secures $400M Financing to Accelerate AI‑driven Homebuilding
Santa Clara‑based tech‑enabled homebuilder Homebound announced a $400 million financing round, split between real‑estate capital and operating funds. The round was backed by investors including Thrive Capital, Gaingels, Khosla Ventures, Craft Ventures, Forerunner and Goldman Sachs, and will fuel its AI...
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