Blacksmith hits $1 billion valuation with Sequoia-led Series C
Blacksmith, founded in 2024 to run code builds and tests, raised $66 million in a Series C led by Sequoia Capital, bringing its total funding to $125 million.
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Vintage Investment Partners raises $920M for venture investing
Venture capital platform Vintage Investment Partners raised $920 million, taking assets under management past $4.8 billion, and promoted two team members to partner.
Canadian Small Business Owners Hit Pause as Confidence Slides
Canadian small business optimism fell to its lowest level since early 2025, more owners plan cuts than hires, and half would advise against starting a business today.
UK VC Firms Raise a Record $6.9B as Fresh Funds Pile Up
British venture firms closed 31 new funds worth $6.9 billion in the third quarter, a record, while UK startups and scaleups drew $6.1 billion in investment.
India's Most Active Startup Investors Lean on Debt in Q3 2026
Indian startups raised $2.2 billion in the third quarter from fewer investors and fewer deals, with venture debt investor Stride Ventures topping the activity chart.
Asia's Startups Pull In $38.5B as Seed Money Hits a Multiyear High
Asian startup funding reached $38.5 billion in the third quarter, with China taking about 70% and seed and angel rounds climbing to their highest level in years.