Andrew Davies
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Venture Capital

Venture capital appears in 5.5% of current coverage, up from 3.8%, across 53 unique stories from 6 sources.

5.5%

share of coverage

Previously 3.8% · +1.6 points

53

unique stories

6

independent sources

24

real-world actions

Movement over time

Share of coverage

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DateVenture capital
January 12, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 19, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 26, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 23, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 16, 20261.7% · +1.7 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
March 23, 20260.0% · -1.7 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 30, 20261.5% · +1.5 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
April 6, 20260.0% · -1.5 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 13, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 20, 20261.4% · +1.4 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
April 27, 20265.3% · +3.9 points · 7 stories · 1 sources · 3 actions
May 4, 20264.1% · -1.2 points · 9 stories · 3 sources · 5 actions
May 11, 20265.2% · +1.1 points · 14 stories · 3 sources · 9 actions
May 18, 20265.0% · -0.2 points · 13 stories · 2 sources · 8 actions
May 25, 20262.9% · -2.1 points · 7 stories · 3 sources · 2 actions
June 1, 20263.6% · +0.7 points · 9 stories · 3 sources · 5 actions
June 8, 20265.0% · +1.4 points · 13 stories · 4 sources · 8 actions
June 15, 20265.6% · +0.5 points · 14 stories · 3 sources · 4 actions
June 22, 20265.8% · +0.3 points · 15 stories · 3 sources · 8 actions
June 29, 20264.1% · -1.7 points · 10 stories · 4 sources · 5 actions
July 6, 20265.6% · +1.5 points · 15 stories · 5 sources · 6 actions
July 13, 20265.0% · -0.7 points · 5 stories · 3 sources · 3 actions
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Awards, trials, funding, deployments, and policy changes annotated on the chart
DateSignalWhat happenedAction type
July 14, 2026Venture capitalFundingFunding
July 14, 2026Venture capitalBuying activityBuying activity
July 13, 2026Venture capitalFundingFunding
July 10, 2026Venture capitalEntering useEntering use
July 9, 2026Venture capitalFundingFunding

Why now

Venture capital appears in 5.5% of current coverage, up from 3.8%, across 53 unique stories from 6 sources.

Why it matters

A sustained change in this area can reveal shifting investment, operating priorities, regulation, or market demand.

What to watch

Watch for named buyers, funding, contracts, trials, deployments, policy changes, and repeated independent reporting tied to Venture capital.

Evidence

Important announcements and sources

  1. Jul 14, 2026HelsingPitchBook NewsMunich-based defense startup Helsing secured a $1.8 billion Series E from investors including Dragoneer Investment Group, Lightspeed and General Catalyst at an $18 billion valuation. Shanghai-based biotech Drug Farm, which develops therapies for metabolic and autoimmune diseases, raised $55 million in a Series D led by Shanghai Pudong Leading Area Investment Center and Shanghai Puxing Collaborative Private Equity Fund Partnership Enterprise. Valarian, a London-based startup developing AI and data infrastructure…
  2. Jul 14, 2026The valuations of teams have skyrocketed as the NFL and other US pro sports leagues have made it easier to take in outside capital.PitchBook NewsKhosla family's record $9.6B Seahawks deal caps private capital rush into NFL By Michael Bodley and Jordan Rubio, PitchBook News Both private equity firms and deep-pocketed individuals continue to snap up stakes in professional sports teams—with the most recent being Vinod Khosla's family purchasing the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion. The valuations of teams have skyrocketed as the NFL and other US pro sports leagues have made it easier to take in outside capital. Since the NFL finally allowed private…
  3. Jul 14, 2026Canada starting from 28th placeThe IcebreakerEditor’s Notes: Thanks to the team at Reaction Dynamics for a tour of the factory floor last week in Montreal, and to LGen Molstad and the VCAA for hosting a terrific roundtable on defence capital in Calgary; big congrats to COVE [ http
  4. Jul 13, 2026DOJ to Drop Charges 🛄, Bankr Agent Executes Trade 🤖, Hedera Network Hit 🧑 💻TLDR CryptoThe DOJ is preparing to drop charges against Matthew Goettsche, the alleged architect of BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining fraud TLDR TLDR CRYPTO 2026-07-13 📈 MARKETS & BUSINESS DOJ TO DROP CHARGES AGAINST $722M BITCLUB NETWORK FRAUD MASTERMIND (2 MINUTE READ) The DOJ is preparing to drop charges with prejudice against Matthew Goettsche, the alleged architect of BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining fraud that prosecutors say defraude
  5. Jul 10, 2026Lovable Eyes $13.2B 💰, Google Video Remix 🎨, Character.AI Microdramas 🎬TLDR DesignLovable is reportedly in talks to raise $300m at a $13.2bn valuation, roughly double its $6.6bn December Series B, according to Sifted TLDR TLDR DESIGN 2026-07-10 📱 NEWS & TRENDS LOVABLE IS REPORTEDLY IN TALKS TO RAISE $300M AT A $13.2BN VALUATION (2 MINUTE READ) Lovable is reportedly in talks to raise $300m at a $13.2bn valuation, roughly double its $6.6bn December Series B, according to Sifted. The Swedish vibe-coding startup has surpassed $5
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