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Accel aims for $4bn with latest growth fund

The vehicle could allow the firm to double down on its early-stage AI bets such as 'vibe coding' start-up Lovable.

Mixed feelings

LPs aren't happy with VC performance, but they aren’t cutting back on their commitment pace. Yet.

Iconiq is raising its eighth tech growth fund

The firm's previous effort closed on $5.75bn in July 2024 with support from big pension funds such as New York State Common Retirement Fund, State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio and San Diego City Employees' Retirement System.

LP Perspectives 2026: Investors stay the course on VC

Our LP Perspectives 2026 Study shows most LPs have no plans to cut back on commitments to venture, even though half say their VC holdings are underperforming benchmarks.

AI boom is being driven by rapid enterprise adoption

Annual enterprise spending on AI has surged from just $1.7bn in 2023 to $37bn in 2025, as companies see 'real revenue and productivity gains at scale,' Menlo Ventures says in its third annual report on generative AI in the enterprise.

Nebraska eyes rare VC commitment

The pension system is considering a $50m commitment to New Enterprise Associates 19, which is targeting $3.25bn.

Industry mourns loss of John Backus

Backus, who co-founded Draper Atlantic Venture Fund and Proof VC, had 'a brilliant mind and boundless energy that filled every room he walked into,' says Proof co-founder Thani Delistathis.

Qiming goes smaller with new fund amid waning LP interest in China

The Chinese VC is seeking $600m for its ninth flagship fund after raising $3.2bn for its previous effort.

Three days till Rising Stars deadline

The deadline for nominations for Rising Stars 2026 is Saturday, November 15. Here's how to make a nomination.

Botha ends tumultuous tenure as Sequoia's leader

Roelof Botha, who has led the firm since July 2022, says he has stepped down and that partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady "are Sequoia’s new stewards."