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business Mar 6, 2026, 1:00 AM
Female-founded startups raise record $73.6 billion amid AI boom - In 2025, female-founded startups achieved unprecedented funding of $73.6 billion.
- The number of deals for female-founded companies continues to decline, indicating a concentration of funding.
- While there are gains for women in tech, the sustainability of these advances is questioned due to reliance on a few companies.
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business Feb 24, 2026, 1:00 AM
U.S. direct secondaries market projected to reach unprecedented highs - The U.S. direct secondaries market is projected to trade between $62.5 billion and $120.9 billion in 2025.
- The trading volume for direct secondaries was significantly lower at $50 billion in 2024.
- The growth of the market highlights the need for more transparency and could lead to changes in investor behavior.
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business Jan 16, 2026, 1:00 AM
U.S. venture capital consolidates wealth among few major deals - The U.S. venture capital deal value reached $339.4 billion in 2025, nearly matching the 2021 peak.
- There is a concerning trend where 50% of this capital is funneled into just 0.05% of deals.
- The consolidation of investment creates potential challenges for innovation and market equity.
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business Dec 10, 2025, 10:18 AM
Ireland's cybersecurity sector thrives while Europe struggles - Ireland's cybersecurity sector experienced a 40% increase in venture capital deals in 2024.
- The European cybersecurity market declined by more than 9% during the same period.
- Ireland's position as a leader in cyber investment points to a strong future for its tech ecosystem.
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