Sovereign Tech in 2026: How Governments Became Venture Co-Investors
From Japan's Rapidus to India's Sarvam and Europe's defense push, May–June 2026 confirmed governments are now direct venture co-investors in strategic technology.
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Venture capital fuels the companies that reshape industries — from AI infrastructure and fintech to healthcare and defense tech. This hub collects our latest analysis on how VC firms evaluate startups, structure deals, and deploy capital across stages and geographies.
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