Startups & VC

Global VC funding hits $56B in April, doubles year-over-year

Global venture funding reached $56B in April—the third-largest month on record. This represents 100% growth versus April 2025's $26B, as AI and infrastructure pulled in capital.

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Crunchbase - April 2026 funding

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