Quantum Computing Funding May–June 2026: Europe's Industrialization Sprint
Oxford Quantum Circuits' £260M and Quobly's €115M mark Europe's largest quantum rounds yet — a continent racing to industrialize before global standards lock in.
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StepFun's Hong Kong IPO: China's AI Infrastructure Play Goes Public
China's StepFun filed for a Hong Kong IPO at ~$12B in June 2026 after a $2.5B May raise, embedding its models in 40M+ phones and a Geely vehicle deal.
NYC VC Fund News: Dimension Capital Files for $750M Fund III at ML × Life Sciences Intersection
New York-based Dimension Capital filed SEC Form D in June 2026 seeking up to $750M for its third fund, following $350M Fund I and $500M Fund II.
3IF Ventures's $12M First Close: Funding Africa's Inclusive Insurance
3IF Ventures reached a $12M first close in June 2026, co-anchored by FSD Africa and ZEP-RE, to scale technology-enabled insurance across Africa.
AlphaSense's $350M at $7.5B: AI Market Intelligence Doubles Down
AlphaSense raised $350M at a $7.5B valuation in June 2026, nearly doubling its mark as enterprises pay for AI-enabled market intelligence and workflow orchestration.
DayOne's $4.5B Series C: Asia's Data-Center Buildout Hits Mega-Scale
Singapore's DayOne closed a $4.5B Series C in June 2026, led by Coatue and Hillhouse, to expand AI data centers across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.