We curate most relevant posts about Venture Capital on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support General Partners in identifying relevant Limited Partners across multiple sources, researching tailored connection strategies, coordinating event participation, and executing structured outreach campaigns that convert cold lists into meaningful conversations and committed capital. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/account-based-lp-engagement-from-database-to-committed-capital This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the venture capital and private equity landscape in mid-2026. The sources offer actionable advice for founders on securing investment, navigating cap-table waterfalls, and building relationships outside traditional networks. Industry experts highlight a massive concentration of capital in AI, noting that a few mega-rounds now dominate global funding totals while traditional SaaS and crypto sectors face stricter revenue requirements. Strategic insights also cover emerging geographic shifts, such as the rise of tech empires in the Middle East and structural handoff issues within the European ecosystem. Additionally, the text details newly launched funds and specialized tools designed to increase transparency in the fundraising process. Ultimately, the contributors emphasize that operational discipline and genuine traction have become more critical than brand prestige in a maturing market. This podcast was created via Google Notebook LM.

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