Digital Asset's $355M Series F: a16z Crypto Bets on Institutional Onchain Rails
NYC's Digital Asset raised $355M Series F in June 2026, led by a16z crypto with Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, and BNP Paribas, to scale the Canton Network.
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New VC Funds May–June 2026: Where LPs Are Placing Their Next Bets
From Gigascale's $250M climate fund to Merantix's €103M AI vehicle and MENA/Africa first closes, May–June 2026 fund launches reveal LP conviction in deeptech and emerging markets.
Prometheus's $12B: Jeff Bezos Bets on an 'Artificial General Engineer'
Prometheus, co-founded by Jeff Bezos, raised $12B at a $41B valuation in June 2026 — one of the largest single bets ever on physical AI for the real world.
Star51 Capital's Medtech Fund: Abbott and Mayo Clinic Anchor a New Model
Star51 Capital announced the first close of its medtech fund in June 2026, led by Abbott and Mayo Clinic — a strategic-anchored vehicle bridging innovation and acquisition.
NYC VC Fund Launch: Animal Capital Closes $33M Fund III for Consumer Tech
New York-based Animal Capital announced the $33M close of Fund III on June 11, 2026, continuing its early-stage consumer technology investment strategy.
NYC VC Fund Launch: Star51 Capital First Close of Medtech Venture Fund
New York-based Star51 Capital announced the first close of its inaugural medtech venture fund on June 11, 2026, anchored by Abbott and Mayo Clinic.