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In a world where historical data is no longer enough, we’re introducing the ✨ NEW ✨ Crunchbase: AI-powered predictive intelligence. We predict private market movements, from funding to acquisitions, and identify the companies set up for success. 🔮 Explore more at…

Early-stage funding is getting bigger — fast. 👀 So far in 2026, over 40% of seed and Series A dollars have gone to $100M+ rounds, & many are backing AI startups led by repeat founders. Being early still matters. It’s just a lot more expensive now. 🔗: news.crunchbase.com/venture/seed-s…

Territory planning shouldn’t be guesswork. In our first Ahead by Crunchbase session, learn how to build territories around high-intent accounts using funding & growth predictions, real-time signals, & private company data. 💪 Feb 12, 2pm ET. Register. about.crunchbase.com/ahead-webinar-……

Before January wraps, let’s look at the companies that closed 2025 with a unicorn surge. 🦄 23 companies joined the Crunchbase Unicorn Board, the strongest month since mid-2022. @SpaceX vaulted to $800B, with @Databricks at $134B. 🚀 Get the story. 👇news.crunchbase.com/venture/spacex…

We’re excited to unveil the @HumanXCo & Crunchbase AI Funding Report. AI funding surged to $211B in 2025, capturing nearly half of global VC. See where capital flowed & how many HumanX companies may be poised for funding, acquisitions, or IPOs. Download. 🚀…

Last chance to join us live. 🚨 If you care about where funding, exits, and key growth decisions are heading in 2026, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Join us on Jan 29 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Secure your spot. 👉 about.crunchbase.com/crunchbase-pre…

Save the date! Crunchbase CEO @jagermcconnell will take the stage at @HumanXCo on April 9, joining a panel on spotting AI winners early & the signals that predict raises, exits, or IPOs. 📈 Planning to attend? Register using our promo code (HX26P_CRUNCHBASE):…

We talk about the IPO window like it’s open or closed. In reality, it may be open — but unstable. Crunchbase News explains why weak IPOs could complicate a breakout year, even as @SpaceX and @OpenAI eye the market. 👀 The stakes for 2026 are high. 🔗: news.crunchbase.com/public/2026-ip…

Fintech funding jumped 27% in 2025 to $51.8B, topping pre-pandemic levels. But deal volume dropped 23%, pointing to fewer, larger rounds. Investors are concentrating capital in later-stage fintech, with clearer paths to scale. @crunchbasenews has more. news.crunchbase.com/fintech/fundin…

Customer feedback fuels us at Crunchbase. It keeps us focused on what matters most — giving teams early visibility into private market signals so they can move faster, make smarter decisions, & stay ahead. 💪 Check us out on G2. 🔗: g2.com/products/crunc…

Where’s capital moving in 2026, and what’s cooling off? 🤔 Join us on Jan 29 at 1 pm ET with our very own @geneteare & leaders from @MenloVentures, @BessemerVP, and @AlliedAdvisers for data-driven insights on funding, exits, and early 2026 signals. 🔗: about.crunchbase.com/crunchbase-pre…

We’re hiring at Crunchbase. 🚀 If you’re looking for meaningful, challenging work, this could be your next step. Help empower millions to make smarter decisions while working fully remote on a thoughtful, collaborative team. ✨ Explore our open roles. about.crunchbase.com/about-us/caree…

If you want to see where venture momentum is headed, follow who’s writing the most checks. In 2025, @a16z, @Accel & @sequoia didn’t slow down — they maintained their lead & scaled up investing, from post-seed dominance to billion-dollar Q4 rounds. 💸 🔗: news.crunchbase.com/venture/most-a…

North American startup funding soared in 2025. ✈️ Investors poured $280B into U.S. and Canadian startups, up 46% YoY & the strongest total in four years. AI captured ~$168B (60%), late-stage surged, and exits rebounded. @crunchbasenews has the story. 👇 news.crunchbase.com/venture/north-…

Save the date. 🗓️ Join us on Jan 29 at 1pm ET / 10am PT to explore the funding, IPO, & M&A trends shaping 2026, with insights from Crunchbase Research Lead @geneteare, along with leading investors, backed by exclusive Crunchbase data. Save your spot. 👉 about.crunchbase.com/crunchbase-pre…

Venture funding came roaring back in 2025. Global startup investment jumped 30% YoY to $425B, setting records for funding rounds, valuations, and M&A. 🚀 AI captured nearly half of all capital as mega-rounds reshaped the market. @crunchbasenews has more. news.crunchbase.com/venture/fundin…

Investors don’t need more data. They need better signals. 💥 See how Crunchbase helps investors spot growing startups faster using predictive signals, AI-powered search, and real-time monitoring, so you can move earlier and stay ahead. 💪 🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=YFFe4N…

The IPO window is opening again, and the signals are getting louder. Using our predictive intelligence, @crunchbasenews identified 15 private companies showing signs of IPO readiness in 2026. 🔮 See who made the list & move into 2026 with foresight. 🔗: news.crunchbase.com/public/crunchb…

We don’t just track private markets — we anticipate them. 🔮 In December, 827 Crunchbase predictions hit, from @tryqualified's acquisition by @salesforce to Black Forest Labs' new funding. That’s the power of data-driven insight. 👉 crunchbase.com/?utm_source=x&…

Kicking off the new year with big news! 🔥 Crunchbase was named one of Built In’s Best Places to Work in 2026. Proud of our team for making this possible. 🎉 We’re hiring, too — come join us! 🚀 about.crunchbase.com/about-us/caree…

As we head into 2026, one thing is clear — 2025 was a blockbuster year for mega startup deals. Fifteen companies raised $2B+ rounds, topping $100B combined. 💥 Generative AI led the way, alongside big rounds in defense tech, crypto, and more. 💰 news.crunchbase.com/venture/larges…