Hi there,
Benjamin here, Senior Lead Analyst at CB Insights.
Venture just recorded its second highest quarterly funding total ever — on the heels of Q1's all time high.
2026 is now on pace to be a record year, and AI deals like Anthropic's $65B across multiple raises this quarter are responsible for a disproportionate share of that strength.
But deal count keeps falling, and capital is concentrating fast.
In today's live session, I'll break down what's really driving these numbers and the signals worth watching heading into H2.
Reserve your spot here.
.png?width=500&upscale=true&name=ben%20signature%20(1).png)
