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Black founders secure $1.1B in Q1, but VC share remains tiny
Black founders raised $1.1 billion in Q1 2025, the most quarterly funding since 2022. Yet the haul accounts for just 2% of total venture capital, underscoring persistent disparities.
China Robotics Investment Hits Record as Embodied AI Startups Attract Billions
China-based robotics startups raised $5.6 billion through mid-2026, matching the 2021 peak. Embodied AI companies drive the surge, with several startups reaching billion-dollar valuations.
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.
VCs Warn AI Frenzy Fuels Dangerous Groupthink Among Startups
Top venture capitalists see an AI funding bubble with young founders raising millions easily. They warn of groupthink and inflated valuations in the startup ecosystem.
Boston Startup Funding Hits Four-Year High but Lags Behind AI Boom
Boston-area startup funding rose to about $7.8B, the highest in four years, but the region missed out on the AI-driven venture capital boom that pushed national funding to a record $252B in Q1 2026.
A Founder's $14 Million Raise Started With a Talk, Not a Pitch
Alyx van der Vorm raised $14 million by speaking at events instead of cold emailing investors. She argues the best backers want to discover founders, not be pitched to.