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Global league tables: Q2 2026 - PitchBook
PitchBook published its quarterly global league tables for Q2 2026, ranking financial firms by deal volume and value across venture capital, private equity, and M&A — a routine data release with no reported anomalies, shifts, or contextual analysis.
Published Aug 17, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 25, 2026
Why defensibility is the hook for VC data center investments - PitchBook
Venture capital firms are increasingly prioritizing data center investments where technical, geographic, or regulatory advantages create 'defensibility'—a barrier to competition—making such assets more attractive amid rising AI infrastructure demand.
Published Aug 14, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 17, 2026
Private equity calls the AI de-rating overdone - PitchBook
Private equity firms argue that the recent market valuation decline (de-rating) of AI companies is excessive and unjustified, signaling continued confidence in AI's long-term investment potential.
Published Aug 14, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 17, 2026
AI was a popular topic on investment banks’ Q2 earnings calls - PitchBook
Investment banks discussed AI frequently during their Q2 earnings calls, reflecting heightened investor interest and strategic positioning around AI-related opportunities and risks.
Published Aug 11, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 14, 2026
Q2 2026 US VC Valuations Report - PitchBook
PitchBook released its Q2 2026 US VC Valuations Report, a quarterly analyst publication tracking private company valuations, funding activity, and market trends in the US venture capital ecosystem.
Published Aug 10, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 18, 2026
2026 Global VC Ecosystem Rankings - PitchBook
PitchBook published its 2026 Global VC Ecosystem Rankings, a forward-looking assessment of venture capital activity and startup health across geographies — though the report itself is not publicly available and no methodology, data, or rankings are disclosed in the source material.
Published Aug 10, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 19, 2026
Meet the most active VCs powering AI infrastructure - PitchBook
PitchBook identifies venture capital firms most active in AI infrastructure investing, highlighting funding volume and deal frequency as indicators of market momentum.
Aug 8, 2026
UK VC bets big on AI, leaving other sectors starved for cash - PitchBook
UK venture capital firms allocated a record share of funding to AI startups in 2023, diverting capital from other sectors and intensifying sectoral imbalances in the UK innovation economy.
Aug 7, 2026
Why retail’s favorite venture funds are sliding off record premiums - PitchBook
Retail-focused venture capital funds are experiencing declining premium valuations compared to broader VC benchmarks, reflecting shifting investor sentiment and market recalibration.
Aug 6, 2026
Q2 2026 Enterprise SaaS Report: VC Funding Rebounds Beneath Quarter's Headline Decline - PitchBook
PitchBook's Q2 2026 Enterprise SaaS Report notes a headline decline in VC funding but highlights an underlying rebound in enterprise SaaS investment, signaling renewed investor confidence in the sector despite macroeconomic pressures.
Aug 4, 2026
Manager Performance Score League Tables: 2025 Annual - PitchBook
PitchBook published its annual league tables ranking private equity and venture capital fund managers by performance score, a proprietary metric reflecting fund-level returns and consistency.
Jul 29, 2026
AI is not replacing investment bankers—yet - PitchBook
PitchBook analysts report that AI tools are augmenting but not yet displacing investment banking roles, citing current limitations in deal execution, relationship management, and regulatory navigation.
Jul 25, 2026
The boom in AI cost-cutting startups may just be a token gesture - PitchBook
PitchBook analysts question whether the surge in AI cost-cutting startups meaningfully addresses rising infrastructure and operational expenses or merely represents symbolic, low-impact ventures.
Published Jul 23, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 26, 2026
Fintech Funding Holds Strong in Q2 2026 as Valuations Hit New Peaks
Fintech venture funding reached $13.3B in Q2 2026, showing strong deal value growth despite fewer transactions and increased investor selectivity.
Jul 24, 2026
Q3 2026 Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets: How Corporate Capital Is Concentrating US AI Venture Activity - PitchBook
In Q3 2026, US AI venture funding saw fewer total deals but larger average deal sizes, driven primarily by increased participation from corporate investors — signaling a structural shift toward consolidation and strategic capital over broad-based startup formation.
Jul 22, 2026
Multiples in US buyout deals matched 2021 highs last year - PitchBook
US private equity buyout deal valuation multiples reached levels last year not seen since the 2021 market peak, signaling renewed investor appetite and pricing confidence despite macroeconomic uncertainty.
Published Jul 20, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 24, 2026
PitchBook vs. S&P Capital IQ: Which financial data platform is right for you? - PitchBook
A comparative analysis of two financial data platforms—PitchBook and S&P Capital IQ—focused on utility for venture capital and private markets professionals.
Jul 21, 2026
Global Venture Capital News & Trends - PitchBook
A PitchBook-sourced news summary reports on global venture capital activity, including funding trends and investment patterns in AI and technology sectors.
Jul 18, 2026
PE firms are rushing to offload post-IPO shares - PitchBook
Private equity firms are accelerating sales of shares acquired before or during IPOs, reflecting strategic portfolio rebalancing amid market volatility and valuation corrections.
Published Jul 17, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 21, 2026
Venture Capital Funding Trends - PitchBook
A PitchBook report on venture capital funding trends in AI, summarizing aggregate investment activity without specifying timeframes, sectors, or performance metrics.
Jul 17, 2026
Stripe and Advent’s bid for PayPal is not irresistible - PitchBook
A PitchBook analyst report states that the reported $20B+ acquisition bid by Stripe and Advent for PayPal lacks compelling strategic or financial rationale, suggesting limited market enthusiasm for the deal.
Jul 16, 2026
Another AI casualty: CVC investments in startups - PitchBook
Corporate venture capital (CVC) investment in AI startups declined sharply in Q1 2024, falling to $1.2B — down 62% year-over-year — as corporations reassess strategic priorities amid market volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
Jul 11, 2026
Global M&A Report : Megadeals Propel Value Higher in Q2 2026 While Broader Activity Holds Steady
Global M&A activity totaled $1.3 trillion in Q2 2026 — up 35.3% YoY but down 18.4% from Q2 2025’s record — per PitchBook data, with megadeals driving value growth while deal count remained flat.
Jul 11, 2026
Bond issuance backing AI investment tops $250B, testing limits of voracious investor demand - PitchBook
Over $250 billion in bonds have been issued to finance AI-related investments, signaling intense capital inflow but raising questions about sustainability and risk concentration.
Jul 10, 2026
Q2 2026 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor - PitchBook
The Q2 2026 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor is a quarterly report tracking venture capital investment activity, co-published by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association, serving as a benchmark for industry funding trends.
Jul 10, 2026
Joint Venture (CPP Investments / IRA Capital) 2026 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors - PitchBook
A PitchBook data profile for a joint venture between CPP Investments and IRA Capital, labeled '2026', presents valuation, funding, and investor information — but the article contains no descriptive narrative, claims, or contextual reporting.
Jul 10, 2026
Private capital is taking AI chips off the table - PitchBook
Venture capital investment in AI chip startups has sharply declined, signaling a strategic retreat by private investors from the sector due to market saturation, technical hurdles, and uncertain commercial viability.
Jul 9, 2026
US Private Credit Market Closes Q2 Quietly, Punctuated by Mega Deal and Increasing Redemption Pressures
The US private credit and middle-market sector experienced low deal activity in Q2 2026, with only a few large transactions offsetting broad weakness and rising investor redemptions.
Published Jul 4, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Global Venture Capital News & Trends - PitchBook
A PitchBook-sourced news summary reports on global venture capital activity, focusing on funding trends and investment patterns in AI and technology sectors.
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 10, 2026
Q2 2026 Global VC First Look - PitchBook
PitchBook released its Q2 2026 Global VC First Look report, summarizing early venture capital investment trends, sector allocations, and regional activity for the quarter.
Published Jul 1, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
US VC female founders dashboard - PitchBook
A PitchBook dashboard tracks venture capital funding to female-founded startups in the US, serving as a data tool for investors and analysts.
Published Jun 2, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 10, 2026
Q1 2026 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor - PitchBook
A quarterly report on U.S. venture capital activity for Q1 2026, co-published by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), summarizing funding volumes, deal counts, sector trends, and investor behavior.
Published Apr 14, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Venture Capital Data & Deal Sourcing Tools - PitchBook
PitchBook, a venture capital data and deal sourcing platform, is positioning itself as an essential intelligence tool for AI-focused investors navigating rapid market shifts.
Published Dec 12, 2025 · Analyzed Jul 10, 2026
Venture Report - files.pitchbook.com
A PitchBook Venture Report summary was indexed by Google News, but the article contains no substantive content — only a title, source attribution, and placeholder text.
Published Jul 10, 2025 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Private Capital Breakdown - files.pitchbook.com
A PitchBook analyst report titled 'Private Capital Breakdown' was indexed by Google News, but the article contains no substantive content beyond its title and a bare URL.
Published Jun 30, 2025 · Analyzed Aug 16, 2026
VC manufacturing deals were already declining before tariffs entered the picture - PitchBook
Venture capital investment in manufacturing startups was already trending downward before U.S. tariffs became a factor, according to PitchBook data.
Published Apr 15, 2025 · Analyzed Aug 18, 2026
Pandemic-era VC dry powder is still piling up - PitchBook
Venture capital firms raised substantial capital during the pandemic but have not yet deployed it, resulting in a growing pool of uninvested funds ('dry powder') that continues to accumulate.
Published Mar 7, 2025 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Private equity vs. venture capital: What’s the difference? - PitchBook
The article is a definitional explainer contrasting private equity and venture capital, clarifying structural, strategic, and temporal distinctions between the two investment approaches.
Published Jan 10, 2025 · Analyzed Aug 18, 2026
9 VC firms collected half of all money raised by US funds in 2024 - PitchBook
Nine venture capital firms raised 50% of all capital raised by U.S. VC funds in 2024, indicating extreme concentration in fundraising power.
Published Dec 11, 2024 · Analyzed Aug 6, 2026
What is dry powder in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC)? - PitchBook
The article defines 'dry powder' as uninvested capital held by private equity and venture capital firms, explaining its relevance to market liquidity and investment timing.
Published Nov 12, 2024 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
PitchBook for corporate venture capital - PitchBook
The article is a placeholder or metadata entry referencing 'PitchBook for corporate venture capital' with no substantive content, factual reporting, or narrative — it functions as a feed artifact rather than an informational piece.
Published Sep 12, 2024 · Analyzed Aug 8, 2026
Top 10 consumer venture capital firms - PitchBook
PitchBook published a ranked list of the top 10 consumer-focused venture capital firms, likely based on deal volume, funding size, or portfolio performance in consumer tech — with implications for capital allocation trends and startup fundraising dynamics.
Published May 11, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Venture Capital Database - PitchBook
PitchBook is a venture capital and private markets data platform that aggregates, structures, and sells information on funding rounds, investors, startups, and exits — serving as infrastructure for deal sourcing, due diligence, and market intelligence.
Published Feb 10, 2022 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Six charts that show 2021’s record year for US venture capital - PitchBook
PitchBook's data visualization package highlights 2021 as a record-breaking year for US venture capital activity, emphasizing unprecedented funding volume and deal count across sectors including AI.
Published Jan 18, 2022 · Analyzed Aug 18, 2026
Korea First Venture Capital investment portfolio - PitchBook
Korea First Venture Capital's investment portfolio is listed on PitchBook, a private market data platform, with no substantive details about specific investments, performance metrics, or strategic focus provided.
Published Oct 12, 2021 · Analyzed Jul 29, 2026
European VC and PE News - PitchBook
A PitchBook news digest titled 'European VC and PE News' appeared in Google News, containing no substantive content beyond its title and branding.
Published Aug 9, 2018 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Flashpoint Venture Capital Group investment portfolio - PitchBook
Flashpoint Venture Capital Group's investment portfolio is listed on PitchBook, a private market data platform, with no new funding event, announcement, or portfolio update described in the content.
Published Apr 17, 2018 · Analyzed Aug 18, 2026
Private Capital Research - PitchBook
PitchBook, an analyst firm, published private capital research on AI-related venture funding trends, but the article contains no substantive content beyond the headline and source attribution.
Published Apr 7, 2016 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Related Claims
01 PitchBook is a Venture Capital Database.
02 CVC investments in AI startups fell 62% year-over-year in Q1 2024 to $1.2B.
03 AI was a popular topic on investment banks’ Q2 earnings calls.
04 Private capital is taking AI chips off the table
05 PitchBook published the Manager Performance Score League Tables: 2025 Annual.
06 PitchBook offers more granular data on private companies, venture capital deals, and private equity activity than S&P Capital IQ.
07 PitchBook published its Global league tables for Q2 2026.
08 2021 was a record year for US venture capital, with $330B raised — more than double 2020’s total.
09 PitchBook provides venture capital data & deal sourcing tools specifically for AI-focused investment activity.
10 Multiples in US buyout deals matched 2021 highs last year
11 PE firms are rushing to offload post-IPO shares
12 Dry powder refers to committed capital that has not yet been invested by private equity and venture capital firms.
13 Private equity typically acquires controlling stakes in mature, cash-generating companies to restructure operations and improve returns.
14 Venture capital activity in fintech remained robust during the second quarter of 2026, even as investors grew more selective.
15 The boom in AI cost-cutting startups may just be a token gesture.
16 AI is not replacing investment bankers—yet
17 Bond issuance backing AI investment tops $250B
18 Joint Venture (CPP Investments / IRA Capital) 2026 is a company with valuation, funding, and investors.
19 Corporate investors accounted for 68% of all AI venture dollars in Q3 2026, up from 51% in Q3 2025.
20 Global mergers and acquisitions activity in the second quarter of 2026 reached an estimated $1.3 trillion, according to PitchBook’s latest research.
21 Stripe and Advent’s bid for PayPal is not irresistible
22 Enterprise SaaS VC funding rebounded in Q2 2026 beneath a broader headline decline in overall VC funding.
23 PitchBook identified the top 10 consumer venture capital firms.
24 Private Capital Breakdown
25 Flashpoint Venture Capital Group has an investment portfolio listed on PitchBook.
26 PitchBook released its Q2 2026 US VC Valuations Report.
27 Korea First Venture Capital investment portfolio
28 Pandemic-era VC dry powder is still piling up.
29 UK VC bets big on AI, leaving other sectors starved for cash
30 9 VC firms collected half of all money raised by US funds in 2024
31 Private equity calls the AI de-rating overdone.
32 Retail’s favorite venture funds are sliding off record premiums.
33 PitchBook released its Q2 2026 Global VC First Look report.
34 Q1 2026 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor exists and was published.
35 Global Venture Capital News & Trends
36 PitchBook published private capital research on AI.
37 The US private credit and middle-market sector wrapped up the second quarter of 2026 with notably subdued buyout and direct-lending activity.
38 Venture Capital Funding Trends
39 Q2 2026 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor is a current, authoritative source of venture capital market data.
40 Defensibility is the new hook for VC data center investments.
41 Female-founded startups received 14.8% of total US VC funding in 2023.
42 PitchBook published the 2026 Global VC Ecosystem Rankings.
43 VC manufacturing deals were already declining before tariffs entered the picture.
44 These are the most active VCs powering AI infrastructure.
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