Nine-Figure Raises Dominate in Powerful Q1 for RegTech Deals
The RegTech sector posted a record‑strong first quarter of 2026, raising close to $3 billion globally and $2 billion in the United States across 103 deals. Funding surged 28% year‑over‑year, driven by AI‑focused security firms that alone secured over $1 billion in January, highlighted by Cyera’s $400 million Series F that valued it at $9 billion. Other notable raises included Upwind’s $250 million Series B and a wave of investments in blockchain intelligence, digital identity and autonomous security platforms. The momentum reflects heightened investor confidence amid rising financial‑crime threats and AI‑driven risk vectors.
Tooru to Acquire Plant-Based Milk Machine Startup Mylky for $16.2M
UK wellness investor Tooru is acquiring Belgian at‑home plant‑based milk machine maker Mylky for $16.2 million. The deal is funded with cash, a $4 million loan note, $4 million in newly issued Tooru shares and additional debt. Mylky reported $8.8 million revenue and $2.9 million...
When a LP Defaults
Limited partnership (LP) defaults on capital calls remain uncommon, affecting fewer than 5% of private‑equity funds, but heightened market stress is increasing scrutiny. Alexander Branton, CIO of Nodem Capital, outlines the contractual mechanisms that govern defaults, including enforcement rights and...
Fund II Second Close Strengthens Unconventional Ventures’ Bet on Overlooked Founders
Unconventional Ventures announced the second close of its Fund II, bringing in new limited partners such as Wire Group, Investinor, FÆRCH OG DØTRE and Merete Lundbye Møller. The raise comes amid global economic uncertainty and tighter capital markets, underscoring the...
ET Capital Launches Cambridge Venture Index Fund 2 to Broaden Access to Deeptech Investing
ET Capital has launched the Cambridge Venture Index SEIS/EIS Fund 2 (CVIF2), targeting up to 20 early‑stage, science‑based companies emerging from the Cambridge and Oxford ecosystems. The fund builds on CVIF1, raised in 2025, and applies proprietary synthetic‑venture modeling that...
IEEE Entrepreneurship Connects Hardware Startups With Investors
IEEE Entrepreneurship has launched a series of Hard Tech Venture Summits in 2024 to connect hardware‑focused startups with investors, service providers, and mentors. The two‑day events, held in locations such as Menlo Park, Boston, and Toronto, combine pitch competitions, round‑table...
Accel Raises $5B AI-Focused Fund
Accel announced the close of a $5 billion fundraising round aimed at capitalising on the surge in AI investment opportunities. The new fund will be used to back AI-driven startups across sectors. The raise was disclosed on April 16, 2026.
Slash Financial Raises $100M at $1.4B Valuation, Led by Ribbit Capital with Khosla Ventures and Goodwater Capital Co‑leading
Slash Financial Inc., a fintech startup founded by Victor Cardenas and Kevin Bai, secured $100 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at $1.4 billion. The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with Khosla Ventures and Goodwater Capital co‑leading. The...
Beeline Medicines Raises $300M Series A Led by Bain Capital to Advance BMS‑licensed Immunology Pipeline
Beeline Medicines announced a $300 million Series A financing round, led by Bain Capital, to fund its immunology and inflammation drug pipeline licensed from Bristol Myers Squibb. The Stamford‑Boston startup will develop candidates such as afimetoran (BMS‑986256) for systemic lupus erythematosus and other...
