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We asked this year’s Women of Influence which trends are catching their eye – and how those trends might develop.

Many investors may be mistakenly calculating that companies based in emerging markets have more limited upside potential to break out as global success stories.

The investor is seeking additionality with its 10% impact allocation, and wants to 'further grow new or undersupplied capital markets'.

Fundraising for the global venture capital industry totaled $80.1bn in 2025, down 38% from the previous year, according to Venture Capital Journal research.

Chief investment officer Christian Wiehenkamp questions whether the defense sector opportunity matches high investor demand, while outlining Perpetual's VC approach.

The new fund, which is 25% larger than its debut, is backed by Isomer Capital, Exor NV's Lingotto, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Grinnell College's Endowment, RSJ Investments and Aldea Ventures, Lunar says.

Our LP Perspectives 2025 Study finds investors are warming to venture capital after giving it the cold shoulder.

More than half of the firms on this year’s list report that their five-year fundraising totals declined or remained flat from the previous period.

The sixth annual Rising Stars celebrates the achievements of people under the age of 40 in the venture capital industry. The deadline for nominations is November 15.