
New Venture Funds - October 2026
88 new funds, $30.7B raised, and three shifts that will define where the money goes next
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive

88 new funds, $30.7B raised, and three shifts that will define where the money goes next
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive

Most venture capitalists do not prefer any particular exit strategy. What they prefer is a strong company to have several options.
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive

Software built the last decade. Physical AI is building the next one. These are the funds that are backing it.
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive

The biggest fund formation month of 2026 also had the most extreme concentration we have tracked.
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive

Effective VC outreach starts with relevance, value, and context rather than generic messages.
Nathan Beckord
CEO, Foundersuite

Family offices are rethinking impact investing as a strategy where values and returns can work together.
Scott Gelbard
Founder at Peak Ventures

The shift from AI that assists to AI that acts autonomously is the biggest investment theme of 2026 and these 30 funds are at the centre of it
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive

Four questions every investor should ask before getting into venture investing.
Jared Heyman
Managing Partner, Rebel Fund

In VC, thoughtful introductions can create valuable relationships, deal flow, hires, and opportunities.
Nicola Sinclair
General Partner, Twin Track Ventures

A practical guide to understanding how venture capital works, from LP capital and investor incentives to fundraising and relationships.
Dario Villena
Director, VC Archive
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