Atomico’s Data Engine Fuels One‑third of New Deals
What does it take to invest across Europe’s startup ecosystem? @atomico built an internal data engine, using Crunchbase data as its backbone, that powers 1 in 3 new opportunities to instantly review company funding history, & uncover deeper market intelligence. 🔗: https://t.co/zf1JHLNAqP
How to Spot High‑Potential AI Startups for 2026
That’s a wrap on HumanX. 👏 Our CEO, @jagermcconnell, shared how to spot high-potential AI startups early, while our Research Lead, @geneteare, broke down the 2026 AI VC playbook and where capital is flowing next. Catch Jager’s full conversation. 🔗: https://t.co/yHSLy5M6ez
Global Investors Help Boost Latin America’s Late-Stage Funding Boom In Q1
Latin America’s venture ecosystem recorded a $1.03 billion funding surge in Q1 2026, driven primarily by a 158% jump in late‑stage and growth capital to $761 million. Mexico eclipsed Brazil, with Kavak’s $300 million Series F alone accounting for nearly a third of regional funds....
Crunchbase Predicts 84% of Private Funding Events
What makes private market data especially powerful? Accuracy, completeness, & freshness. Crunchbase has correctly predicted 14K+ private market events to date, & accurately anticipated 84% of real-world funding events before they happened. ✨ Predict what’s next. 🔮 https://t.co/NW0OcCgkfb
Most Active And Highest-Spending Startup Investors Diverged In Q1
Q1 2026 saw venture funding surge to record levels, driven by massive AI‑focused rounds. While D.E. Shaw and MGX co‑led the two largest financings for OpenAI and Anthropic, they were not the most prolific dealmakers. Andreessen Horowitz topped post‑seed deal...
North America VC Record: 87% AI Funding in Q1
A $252.6B quarter. 💥 North America funding shattered records in Q1, with 87% going to AI. $221B was poured into companies like @OpenAI and @Anthropic. Fewer deals. More capital into winners. Big implications for what comes next. 👀 https://t.co/X325jhmfm2 https://t.co/PTXFUrjfKJ
AI Secures $211B in 2025, Half of Global VC
ICYMI: The HumanX & Crunchbase AI Funding Report is out. In 2025, AI companies raised $211B, nearly half of global VC. See where capital is flowing now, & which companies presenting at HumanX may be poised for funding, acquisitions, or...
Predictive AI Nailed 731 Deals, Beating the Market
Crunchbase called it. In March, our predictive intelligence confirmed 731 predictions. We flagged Granola’s $125M round months early and RIVR as an acquisition target before Amazon made it happen. Not guesswork. Powerful predictions that give you an edge. 🔮 https://t.co/ykNPWspQ8D
Q1 2026 VC Hits $300B Record, AI Dominates
🚨 Venture just hit a historic high. 🚨 $300B was invested in Q1 2026 — the biggest quarter ever, accounting for nearly 70% of all 2025 funding. AI captured 81% of it, with 4 companies raising $188B alone. 🤯 @crunchbasenews has the...
AI Fuels Record Funding, Opening Door to OpenAI IPO
The IPO window is back, & 2026 could be unprecedented. 🔥 In an interview with @SchwabNetwork, Crunchbase Research Lead @geneteare explains how AI is driving record venture funding & what an @OpenAI IPO could mean for the market. Watch the conversation. 🎥:...
Master Signal‑Led Outbound with Predictive Intelligence
If your outbound still feels like guesswork, this is for you. 👀Ahead by Crunchbase returns with How to Master Signal-Led Outbound. 🗓️ April 15 | 2pm ET Learn how to use predictive intelligence to find the right accounts & engage before the...
Predictive Intelligence in Snowflake Accelerates Growth Signal Detection
Missed our webinar? See how Crunchbase’s predictive intelligence in @Snowflake helps teams use high-signal data to spot growth, funding, and acquisition signals earlier — and act faster. Get the recording. 🎥: https://t.co/iYm0Ow88gF https://t.co/pJk1MeZSf9
12 Defense Startups Poised for IPO After Swarmer Surge
Defense tech is surging. 🚀 After Swarmer’s 500%+ IPO pop, who’s next? Using Crunchbase predictive intelligence, @crunchbasenews identified 12 defense startups most likely to go public based on funding, hiring, and growth signals. See the list.👇 https://t.co/Pt0IqLUH5c
Act First, Not Later: Predictive Intelligence Beats Delayed Data
The problem isn’t just data, it’s timing. By the time info surfaces, the opportunity has already shifted. Crunchbase defined predictive intelligence, powered by proprietary signals to help teams act first, not react later. What’s the biggest gap in your private market data?
Crunchbase Is Hiring Remote Data Product Talent
We’re hiring at Crunchbase. 🚀 If you’re curious, collaborative, and excited about building products that help people make smarter decisions with data, we’d love to meet you. We’re hiring across multiple roles on our fully remote team. Apply here. 🔗: https://t.co/npZ2xjxvbC https://t.co/IdxpIrOWi6
Predictive Analytics Flagged BVNKFinance Before Mastercard Deal
Crunchbase called it. Three months ago, we flagged @BVNKFinance as a likely acquisition target, & @Mastercard just announced plans to acquire it for up to $1.8B. That’s the power of predictions — you can spot opportunities early & move before competitors....
Crunchbase Wins 31 G2 Badges, Multiple Leader Honors
Feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? 🍀 Crunchbase earned 31 badges in G2’s Spring 2026 Report, including multiple Leader recognitions, thanks to customer feedback from teams using our platform to discover opportunities faster. See what others are saying on G2. 👉 https://t.co/RaOjiq91S7
Atomico's Crunchbase Engine Generates One‑Third New Deals
How does @atomico scale data-driven venture investing across Europe? By integrating Crunchbase data into sourcing and diligence workflows. 💪 Today, 1 in 3 net-new opportunities in its pipeline originates from its data engine, with Crunchbase as the data backbone. 🔗: https://t.co/zf1JHLNAqP
Predict Private Market Risks and Opportunities Faster with Crunchbase
Want to spot opportunity and risk earlier in private markets? 🔍 Join us for a webinar on March 19 to see how Crunchbase’s predictive intelligence in @Snowflake helps teams uncover opportunity, anticipate risk, and move faster. Don’t miss out. Register. 🔗: https://t.co/H3DbOOIzht
Over $50B Went To Boom-Era Software Companies That Haven’t Raised In 4+ Years
During the 2020‑2022 venture boom, U.S. software startups secured more than $51 billion in equity funding. Crunchbase data shows over 150 of those companies, each with at least $100 million raised, have not completed a new financing round in the past four...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...