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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Venture & Private Equity Deal Flow

Venture capital activity shows continued appetite for specialized semiconductor design, as Nvidia-backed SiFive achieved a $3.65 billion valuation for its open-source RISC-V chip architecture, challenging established players like x86 and ARM. Separately, major private equity players including Apollo, CVC, Ares, and Sixth Street are reportedly being sounded out regarding a potential minority investment into the international media rights arm of Italy's Serie A soccer league, signaling ongoing interest in high-value sports assets.