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Thursday, 29 October 2026 — London / New York Edition

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By the Numbers

Q1 2026 Venture Landscape

$63B
Global VC deployed Q1 2026
2,841
Deals closed this quarter
47%
AI-related deal share — record high
↓18%
IPO activity vs Q1 2025