📈 Startup M&A accelerated in Q4 2025. US startup acquisitions hit 232 deals, up ~60% vs. two years ago. Most exits still come from pre-seed & seed, but Series A–B deals are gaining share — a strong signal of a healthier exit environment heading into 2026.

Buddy AI was named one of The AI Journal’s “26 AI Companies to Watch in 2026.” As AI moves beyond early adoption, kid-safe and responsible AI matters more than ever — and Buddy has been building exactly that for years.

The 3rd batch of AI’preneurs by Astana Hub has wrapped up in Astana. From 350 applications, 66 participants were selected and 27 teams reached the final stage. In just 3 months, teams built 12 AI startups, with 11 pitching on Demo Day. 🚀

Fedor Pak, CEO of our portfolio company Chatfuel, shared the startup’s journey with Starter Story — from building AI-powered automation to scaling a global product in healthcare and beyond: https://t.co/25v3FPRkSM

Ivan Shkvarun, CEO and co-founder of our portfolio company Social Links, recently shared his insights in GritDaily on the growing threat of AI-powered digital fraud and why businesses aren't prepared for the scale of these risks: https://t.co/w7ieXA7zsj

Solo founders are less likely to raise a pre-seed round in their first year. In 2024, 18.5% of solo-founder companies raised a pre-seed round, compared to 29.6% of multi-founder companies. #VentureFunding #Startups #SoloFounders #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Real Finance raises $29M to expand its platform for tokenized real-world assets (RWA). The funding will help scale infrastructure for institutional investors working with RWAs. 🔗 More: https://t.co/Fkbw2ce97r

November VC funding hit $39.6B, up 28% YoY, with capital heavily concentrated: 43% went to just 14 megarounds. AI dominated again — over $20B (53% of all funding), while the U.S. captured 70% of global VC. Full Crunchbase report: https://t.co/PqhJLo18fS

In a recent MedCity News column, Fedor Pak, CEO of our portfolio company Chatfuel, explains how AI is reshaping communication between clinics and patients. Crucially, AI isn’t replacing clinicians: https://t.co/EElvFdOn6L

BalticVC’s new survey shows a more mature, confident, and resilient ecosystem https://t.co/UmUABkavru via @ArcticStartup @BalticVC @YellowRocksVC #balticmade #Latvia #Lithuania #Estonia #Funding #Community #survey #reports #Startups #Trending

Edtech funding isn’t back to 2021 highs, but it’s stabilizing. Crunchbase reports $2.8B YTD, flat vs 2024, with the U.S. slightly up. Healthcare training + AI tools for teachers lead bigger rounds. Full story 👉 https://t.co/n95WHMxkCP

Startup funding continues to rise, while hiring remains in decline. @cartainc data shows total capital raised is up 70% since Q1 2023, but hiring is down 23% over the same period.

🌙 Backyard Afterparty by YR Mafia, poker tables, guitar jams — but the real highlight was the community. Many said it was the warmest, most vibrant event of Web Summit. Thank you for making this night unforgettable 💛

🚀 Record-breaking Pitch&Drink in Lisbon! We hosted Pitch&Drink by @p2svc — and it broke all records. More than 1,200 applications, including nearly 200 investors, joined us for an evening of pitches, networking, and great energy.

See you today at the legendary Pitch&Drink — with over 1,000 registrations for this event of the Pre-seed to Succeed investment program! And don’t forget: the main highlight — Backyard Afterparty by YR! — takes place on November 13. Register now 👉

5 days until the best side event of Web Summit - Pitch&Drink in Lisbon! 635 investors and startup founders registered: • 262 startups to pitch • 373 networkers A rare occasion: the entire P2S team will be there in person! Join us: https://t.co/eO7RdwfrPb

On Nov 9, just before Web Summit, we’re joining an intellectual tournament in Lisbon with the legendary Alexander Drouz. Together with partners from the Pre-seed to Succeed program, we’re forming an investors’ team. Join the game 👉 https://t.co/USwoX1kQey

Side events during big tech events like TechCrunch Disrupt are the best place to network - same people, but relaxed and open to connect! Check out the vibe at our Pitch&Drink in SF - so many smiles at one place! Shoutout to @EisnerAmper, Grayver Law Group, and @bridgebank

📊 Carta released fresh benchmarks for 2025 startup fundraising in the US (software, 2369 rounds): • Post-money valuation • Cash raised • Dilution % Helpful reference for founders and investors navigating early-stage deals. #StartupFunding #VC #CartaData #Fundraising

🔍 Inside the YR Portfolio InTone brings a new voice to outbound sales — literally. Powered by Gen AI, InTone creates human-like voice agents that help businesses scale personalized customer conversations with accuracy, empathy, and efficiency: https://t.co/7bxjQnCXTH