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{{#if first_name}}Hi, {{capitalizeFirst (lower first_name)}}.{{else}}Hi.{{/if}} In this high-flying era for venture megarounds, we’ve gotten somewhat used to seeing a string of $100 million-plus funding rounds each week. But last week, just half of the top 10 rounds crossed the $100 million mark. Nonetheless some large checks did get written, led by Amazon’s $5 billion investment and partnership deal with Anthropic. Plus, a closer look at the increasingly interesting IPO pipeline this year, and exclusive news of a $60 million Series C led by Goldman Sachs for a fintech startup that offers low-cost personal loans through employers. 🏆 Top 10: AI, biotech and autonomy top the listThe biggest funding deal last week by far was another $5 billion for Anthropic. But other sizable rounds also went to companies in sectors including aviation autonomy, vision therapy and AI analytics. See also: The Crunchbase Megadeals Board 💵 Exclusive: Goldman leads $60M for fintech offering personal loansKashable, a fintech that provides access to “socially responsible” credit and financial wellness programs for employees as a voluntary benefit, has secured $60 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Sustainable Investing, the startup told Crunchbase News exclusively. 👀 The IPO pipeline finally gets interestingNot that long ago, we were lamenting the dearth of IPOs in 2026. Now, things are looking up, with companies ranging from chip designer Cerebras Systems to startups working on nuclear and geothermal energy declaring plans to go public. Related Crunchbase lists: ⚡ A handful of EV brands power modest gains in fundingAround $3.6 billion spread across about 50 rounds has gone to companies in electric-vehicle related categories so far this year. That puts 2026 on track to come in above recent years, though funding is still well below the 2021 peak. And these days, investors are backing big rounds for a handful of upstart brands like customizable pickup truck maker Slate Auto and Rivian micromobility spin-out Also. Related Crunchbase list: Global Electric Vehicle-Related Funding 2026 🏷️ The counterintuitive truth about pricingYou might think that giving your product away for free, or close to it, is a sure-fire way to build a customer base quickly. But in real-world markets, free or lower prices don’t always drive demand — often they achieve the opposite, argues startup adviser Itay Sagie in his latest Crunchbase News column. |
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