Global Startup Investment Surges to $510B in H1 2026 Fueled by AI Boom and Robust Exits
Q2 2026 saw over $200 billion invested globally in startups, marking the second-largest quarter ever amid accelerating AI funding and a strong exit market.
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Global Startup Investment Surges to $510B in H1 2026 Fueled by AI Boom and Robust Exits
Q2 2026 saw over $200 billion invested globally in startups, marking the second-largest quarter ever amid accelerating AI funding and a strong exit market.
VentureGrill Staff 2 min read
Reading a cap table without crying: dilution, options, and the math that decides who owns what
The cap table is the single source of truth for ownership — and the place where dilution quietly compounds. How to read one, and the three numbers that matter at every round.
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