Granola's $125M Round: Meeting Notes Are Becoming Workflow Infrastructure
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2026 Venture Capital News & Funding Roundups
2026 venture capital activity reflects a market balancing AI infrastructure bets, selective growth equity, and renewed interest in capital-efficient startups. Our coverage tracks the rounds, fund launches, and strategic shifts that matter for founders and investors.
Key Themes in 2026 VC News
- AI infrastructure: Inference, agents, and data-center adjacencies continue to absorb capital
- Fund formation: New debut funds and successor vehicles across seed through growth
- Geographic hubs: NYC, SF, London, and emerging European and Asian ecosystems
- Sector rotation: Defense tech, fintech rails, healthtech, and climate capital
Read the latest 2026 VC news and funding roundups below.
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