Week of May 18–23, 2026: $2.5B+ in Startup Funding — Modal, Decart, Hark Lead
AlleyWatch tracked 34 deals and $2.53B for the week ending May 23 — from Modal's $355M to Hark's $700M Series A, here's what mattered.
Venture Capital Market Analysis & Investment Trends
Understanding venture capital market dynamics helps founders time their raises and helps investors spot durable themes. Our market analysis covers deal flow, sector concentration, valuation benchmarks, and geographic shifts across the global startup ecosystem.
What Our Market Analysis Covers
- Deal volume & sizing: Round counts, median check sizes, and mega-round activity
- Sector allocation: Where capital is flowing — and where it's pulling back
- Valuation trends: Reset dynamics, revenue multiples, and late-stage pricing
- Regional comparisons: NYC vs. SF, Europe, Asia, and emerging hubs
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